Itinerary Expand allDenpasar to Denpasar Day 1 Welcome to tropical paradise Stretch those flight-weary legs – you’ve landed in Denpasar, Bali’s capital. From here you’ll take an air-conditioned transfer to the peaceful Ubud Wana Resort in the Nyuh Kuning area of Ubud. If you arrive after 2 pm, you can check straight in for your four-night stay.The rest of the day is yours. Adjust to your new time zone (a swim in one of the three, palm-fringed swimming pools could be just the ticket). Tonight, you have the option to join the group at Hujan Locale (at your own expense). This restaurant serves street-food inspired dishes created from ingredients sourced from local farmers and the restaurant’s kitchen garden. Day 2 Daybreak yoga sets you up for a scenic hike Make sure those phone notifications are switched off before joining a yoga class to get into a Balinese frame of mind.Later in the morning, you’ll travel to Campuhan Ridge and begin to explore Bali’s exquisite countryside on foot. You’ll follow a half-hour path through rice terraces to reach a picturesque vantage point. Then you’ll have the option to visit Jungle Fish, famed for its lively, open-air restaurant and pool bar. You can choose to have a light lunch here, before taking a swim in the infinity pool.Tonight, you’ll take a vintage Vespa ride for dinner with a local family. As you feast on local dishes, there’ll be a Legong Balinese traditional dance performance. Meals included: Breakfast Dinner Day 3 Whip up some Balinese dishes in an open-air kitchenYou’ll make an early start this morning, heading out to a local produce market. You’ll buy spices, meats, seafood and vegetables before heading to a cooking school surrounded by rice paddies. Need a caffeine boost? Coffee will be waiting for you, alongside a spread of cakes and fruits before you head to the open-air kitchen for your class and gobble your creations for lunch.The early afternoon is yours to spend as you choose, before joining your group again later for a tour of the John Hardy showroom and workshop. This artisan jeweller has firm eco-principles and has adopted ancient techniques to craft high-end pieces from the 400-acre design centre.You may want to turn in early tonight – an adventure awaits tomorrow. Meals included: Breakfast Lunch Day 4 Conquer Mount Batur volcano, then rejuvenate in hot springsYou’ll rise well before dawn this morning and travel for around 90-minutes to the base of Gunung Batur, an active volcano. After a safety briefing, you’ll ascend a rocky path for a couple of hours, guided by flashlight, to the top of the main crater. Your efforts are rewarded with an epic sunrise over Mount Abang and Mount Agung while you devour a 'champagne' breakfast.You’ll take the western slope downhill, stopping at craters and smoking cones. There’s time to see the lava field that surrounds the volcano, before trekking across the black lava sand. There’s a holy hot spring at the base of the mountain where you can soothe your muscles.Volcano conquered; the rest of the day is yours. Meals included: Breakfast Day 5 Cycle through UNESCO rice terraces and receive a Balinese blessingAfter breakfast, you’ll check out of Ubud Wana. Head to Jatiluwih for a gentle, 15km bike ride through the UNESCO-listed rice terraces, learning about their unique irrigation system and traditional growing techniques as you go. A picnic lunch is served in picturesque surroundings.Later, you’ll dress in Balinese attire for a blessing ceremony performed by a priest at a sacred temple. Then you’ll leave Jatiluwih behind for a 2.5 hour journey north to Pemuteran. You’ll spend the night at the edge of the West Bali National Park at the traditional Balinese style Naya Gawana Resort & Spa; tranquilly located on the Menjangan Bay featuring an infinity pool with stunning views over the bay & mountains. Meals included: Breakfast Lunch Day 6 Morning jungle trek in West Bali National Park; onto Jimbaran BeachThere’s breakfast with a view this morning over Menjangan Bay and its lush mangrove forest. Fed and caffeinated, you’ll then take a leisurely 3 hour hike with a local expert through the jungle of the West Bali National Park where you’ll learn about the protected flora and fauna and possibly spot black leaf monkeys, grey macaque monkeys, and a variety of birdlife.In the afternoon, it’s time to pack up and head off to Jimbaran Beach, about three hours away, where you’ll check into Anja Jimbaran for the final four nights of your trip. Meals included: Breakfast Day 7 A day on an island utopia and a cocktail masterclassTake the fast boat for around two hours bound for Nusa Lembongan, a surfer’s paradise island.Here you’ll stretch out on white-sand beaches, shaded by palms and lapped with clear waters. Don a snorkel and explore the coral reefs offshore. The beach vibes continue with a BBQ today, before setting off back to the mainland in the mid-afternoon.Hit Seminyak’s beach club scene at the W Bali Resort’s Woobar, where you’ll take an hour-long mixology class in decadent surroundings. Meals included: Breakfast Lunch Day 8 Try out SUP on Legian BeachYou’ll head to Legian Beach this morning, ready to take to the ocean on a two hour SUP lesson. Afterwards, there’s time to explore Legian.Tonight you’ll drive for an hour or so to Canggu for dinner at the rustic La Brisa, an oceanfront club on Echo Beach. Meals included: Breakfast Dinner Day 9 A fitting farewell - temple sunset and secret cave dinnerEnjoy a lazy morning, spending time around the hotel and on Jimbaran Beach. In the mid-afternoon, you’ll get a transfer to Uluwatu Temple, majestically perched on a cliff. Here you’ll watch a Kecak dance as the sun goes down.Later you’ll feast on a four-course dinner extravaganza, in a secret cave set back from a white-sand beach overlooking the ocean - a memorable and fitting way to wrap up your adventure in Bali. Meals included: Breakfast Dinner Day 10 Until next time, BaliIt’s check-out day today, and you’ll be collected by a driver to take you the short distance to Denpasar airport for your flight home. Meals included: Breakfast
IndonesiaMany nationalities, including British, can now get a visa free of charge upon arrival at Jakarta, Medan, Surabaya, Batam, Bali and Yogyakarta. Where a free visa is not available the cost is generally US$35. The Indonesian government may change the visa policy on short notice and start charging for the visas so be prepared to pay for a visa in case this happens.
IndonesiaThere are no mandatory vaccination requirements. Recommended vaccinations are: Polio, Tetanus, Diphtheria, Typhoid, Hepatitis A. Malaria prophylaxis should be considered if your trip goes to Flores, Komodo, parts of Sumatra, Kalimatan or Sulawesi but not for Java, Bali or Lombok. Dengue fever is a known risk in places visited. It is a tropical viral disease spread by daytime biting mosquitoes. There is currently no vaccine or prophylaxis available for Dengue, and therefore the best form of prevention is to avoid being bitten. We recommend you take the usual precautions to avoid mosquito bites.Zika fever is a mosquito‐borne viral disease and a known risk in places visited on this trip. There is currently no vaccine or prophylaxis available, we therefore strongly recommend you take the usual precautions to avoid mosquito bites.
Hotels Ubud Wana ResortA tranquil hideaway with elegant, well-appointed rooms and three swimming pools. There’s a complimentary shuttle service to downtown Ubud and a spa on-hand for extra pampering.Naya Gawana Resort & SpaA tranquil resort & spa located next to West Bali National Park in the serene Menjangan Bay surrounded by scenic bay & mountain views. The traditional Balinese architecture of the resort is surrounded by lush tropical gardens and features an infinity pool on the tip of the bay and also a natural hot spring plunge pool. To unwind and indulge, make sure to visit the Naya Spa, offering a selection of traditional and modern treatments to nourish and renew your body & mind.Anja JimbaranSpacious and comfortable rooms in tropical surroundings set back from but within 200m of the beach. There’s a pool, spa and restaurant.
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