Simply Bali, Private Tour

Arrive at Ngurah Rai international airport in Denpasar the capital of Bali, "The Island of thousand temples". You will be met in the arrival hall by your tour guide and transferred to your hotel in Ubud where you can spend the rest of the day at leisure. Ubud is well known as the center of art of Bali, geographically located in the center of the island, it is home of many famous artists both native and foreign. Ubud spreads its charm through art, especially painting, but the laid back surrounding atmosphere in every corner of this beautiful village is not less worthy to be pursued. Overnight in Ubud.

Enjoy your breakfast before the pick up from the hotel at 9:00 am. Our first stop is the village of the Stone Carvers called Batu Bulan to watch the colourful and exciting Barong & Kris Dance that tells the story about the eternal fight between good and evil, a Hindu epic from the Mahabrata story. After the performance, we will travel northeast, encompassing a cross-section of the entire island of Bali, from the palm-fringed shores of the lowlands to the towering mountains. We visit the famous village of the woodcarvers, to watch the workers enfolding the intricate designs from the many varieties of woods and a visit to the renowned village of silver and goldsmiths. Then, we visit the Elephant Cave called Goa Gajah. It is one of the historical sites, a complex built in the 11th century. The next stop will bring you to Kintamani, to enjoy the spectacular views of Mount Batur with ribbons of black lava running down from peak into the valley below. The crater is holy and a sanctuary at the top dedicated to the fertility Goddess. Lake Batur lies serene and shimmering against the backdrop of the mountains. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant. The return journey brings us to see beautiful rice terraces at Tegallalang, the last stop will be in Ubud, the village of the artists and dancers. You will arrive back to the hotel at around 05:00 pm. Overnight in Ubud.

Breakfast at the hotel. You will be picked up at 9:00 am to start the day with a visit to Taman Ayun, the Royal Temple of Mengwi. Built in 1634, this very impressive temple is Bali’s most sacred, surrounded by a wide moat that creates the sensation as if you are standing in the middle of the lake. From there, continue on to Bedugul. This pleasant mountain village is located on Lake Bratan and you will visit its Botanical gardens and fresh market. Due to its higher altitude and cooler weather, Bedugul is Bali’s agricultural center for vegetables. Afterwards, enjoy your set menu lunch at a local private retreat by the lake, which is now open for the public. At the end of your lunch, take a short walk to the shore of the lake and then board a traditional boat or Jukung for a short paddle to reach the Ulun Danu Temple. You will discover this magnificent water temple from a different angle. See the temple from the distance standing proudly on the lake. At the end of the day, you will head to Tanah Lot Temple, Bali’s most photographed. The temple is perched on a little rocky islet that is inaccessible during high tides. After visiting Tanah Lot your driver will take you back to your accommodation. Overnight in Ubud.