Day 01: NUSA DUA/KUTA/SANUR – CANDIDASA
This full day tour will bring you the eastern part of Bali. Firstly visit Pura Goa Lawah, the Bat Cave Temple. The cave in the cliff face is full of bats. The cave is said to lead all the way to Besakih, the biggest temple complex in Bali. Afterwards visit Tenganan, one of the native villages in Bali, known as Bali Aga, the original Balinese. Tenganan is very famous for its traditional culture and custom. The ritual activities have their own calendar and are different from other parts in Bali. Tenganan village offers a nice panorama, the hill providing a beautiful backdrop. The village is also known as the only place where people weave the "ikat gringsing" a special cloth using traditional colours. Continue your trip to Taman Ujung. It was a resting place for the King of Karangasem, known as "The Water Palace" built around 1919 by the late King Karangasem. The view can be admired from the pavilion higher up the hill; the green mountain views contrast with the blue sea. After that continue your tour and visit the Puri Agung Palace. The Royal Palace of Karangasem Kingdom is an artistic building combining the styles of Balinese, Chinese and European architectures. It was built by Anak Agung Gede Jelantik, the first king of Karangasem. Inside this Palace, one will find some old photographs of the royal family, the royal bedroom, the costumes which was formerly used by the king, and other buildings used for various ceremonies and meetings. Afterwards you will drive to Candidasa, a small resort at the east.
Meals included: dinner
Day 02: CANDIDASA – LOVINA
First visit Bali’s Mother Temple located on the slopes of Mount Agung, the highest Balinese volcano. The Pura Besakih complex is made up of a number of different sanctuaries – there are 22 temples in all – which are situated on parallel ridges running down the mountainside of Gunung Agung. Viewing the Besakih Temple from a higher ground is like a forest of pagodas set against a panorama of greenness that stretches down to the sea twenty five kilometres away. Afterwards continue to spectacular area of Batur. Mount Batur itself is a small volcano, but its setting is in the heart of huge crater. Adjacent to the volcano is the large crescent-shaped Batur Lake, all surrounded by high walls of the crater rim. You will visit Museum Gunungapi Batur and discover secrets of Batur volcano. On the way visit Pura Ulun Danu Batur. Spiritually, Gunung Batur is the second most important mountain in Bali, so the temple here, one of the island’s nine directional temples, is of considerable importance. Continue to northern costal villages together are known as Lovina that become a popular beach resort.
Meals included: breakfast and dinner
Day 03: LOVINA – UBUD
You will start your tour to Gitgit Waterfall, the 40 meters waterfalls are beautiful and great places for a short relax. Afterwards proceed to Pura Ulun Danau Bratan, the temple built in 1633, consisting four compounds, two of which are detached from the main temple complex on little islets a few meters from the shore. Drive to Pura Luhur Tanah Lot, one of the most famous sea side temples in Bali. The picturesque temple, suspended on a little rocky islet, is one of the important and respected temples, closely related with the priest Niratha. On the way you will visit also Taman Ayun Temple, notable for its majestic gateway and soaring meru towers which are dedicated to the gods who dwell on high. Next drive to Ubud, it has long been a quiet heaven for the arts. Set amidst emerald green rice paddies and steep ravines in the stunning central Balinese foothills.
Meals included: breakfast and dinner
Day 04: UBUD – NUSA DUA/KUTA/SANUR
There are a few of “must sees” in Ubud. Puri Saren is palace with its maze of family compounds and richly carved doorways; visit Puri Likisan Museum to enjoy the paintings and sculptures. Next you will visit the Holy Springs of Tampaksiring, discovered in AD 926 and believed to have magical powers, and next to the springs, Pura Tirta Empul, one of Bali’s most significant temples. You may stop at Gunung Kawi, which literally means “Mountain of the Peot(s), consisting of series of temple-like structures, standing in two rows of niches, excavated directly from the rock face. Next your will drive to your hotel in the southern part of Bali or the airport for the fight to the next destination.
Meals included: breakfast
