DAY 1
ARRIVAL DENPASAR - UBUD
Welcome to the capital city of Bali! Upon your arrival in Denpasar, our guide will greet you at Ngurah Rai Airport and transfer you privately to your hotel in Ubud. Located in Central Bali, Ubud has long been considered as the island of arts and culture capital. Therefore, your adventure here will also blend with cultural as well as artsy atmospheres. After check-in, you may spend the rest of the day at leisure. Meals included: No meals included on this day.
DAY 2
UBUD
After breakfast, we will explore the best temples in Ubud area. The trip begins by visiting Sacred Monkey Forest, a sanctuary in Bali where you can spot the Balinese long-tailed monkey known scientifically as ‘Macaca.’ There, we will stop in Pura Dalem Agung, a historic site which was built six centuries ago to worship the God of Siwa. Afterward, soothe your feet by stepping over a path on scenic lotus flowers pond which leads to Hindu Temple with ornate architectural details at Saraswati Temple. Then, set off to Elephant Cave, locally known as ‘Goa Gajah' before we visit Pura Gunung Kawi - a temple in a mountain of the poet with a collection of historical Candi, and Pura Tirta Empul where you can join ritual bathing in ‘holy water’ which is believed can purify your soul. After a day of traveling ancient sites, you will be presented by the exotic performance of local dance — Legong and Barong. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
DAY 3
UBUD
Today, the trip demands you to be fully energetic as you will experience the Ayung River Rafting. Feel the sensation of your adrenaline rush when the boat rafting through cascades and boulders. Once in a while, enjoy the fresh air and scenic view around you as there is a grove of trees in the riverside. Then, start your engines and get ready to embark on a journey into the jungle to experience Bali’s first and only ‘purpose-built ATV track.’ This thrilling new course, spanning 4.5km over each lap, was crafted with the hardiest adventure seekers in mind to provide an exciting and intense driving experience like no other on the island. After lunch, feel your adrenaline rushed by swinging on the edge of the scenic cliff at Bali Swing or Zen Hideaway. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
DAY 4
UBUD - MENGWI - BEDUGUL
This morning, we will bring you to a royal temple of Mengwi Empire - Taman Ayun Temple, that was built in the 17th century, served as the family temple of the Mengwi Dynasty. You will discover Balinese architecture and harmonious landscape garden with a fish pond filled with pretty lotus flowers. Next, explore the outstanding Jatiluwih Rice Terraces which has become a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2012 on an electric bike, while learning about the unique subak irrigation system. Afterward, our journey continues to Ulun Danu Beratan Temple which is surrounded by the second largest lake in Bali, Beratan Lake. There you may hire traditional jukung outriggers to tour the lake as well as motorized boats for a quicker ride. The other side of the Beratan Lake offers you with parasailing and jet-skis. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
DAY 5
UBUD - KINTAMANI
Start your fifth day trip with a morning drive to see the famous lava sunrise landscape in Mount Batur. You’ll rise before dawn and be picked up from your hotel around 02:00 or 02:30 to the base of Mount Batur and begin your sunrise ascent of Bali’s most famous active volcano. After your trip, enjoy a long soak in a natural hot spring with expansive views over Lake Batur. If you prefer something more relaxing, you can skip the Mount Batur and start your morning with a fantastic bike ride through farms, lush vegetation, neighborhoods, and rice fields from Kintamani to Ubud. After a half day of adventure, spend the rest of the day at leisure. You may choose either enjoy spa & massage to recharge your energy or purchase local souvenirs in the Ubud market before heading for Part Two of the adventure tomorrow. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
DAY 6
DENPASAR - LABUAN BAJO
After flying from Bali in the early morning, your flight will arrive in Labuan Bajo, the gateway to the Komodo National Park. From the airport, we will transfer you to the harbor and set off to Komodo Archipelago by the luxury phinisi boat. Ready to start our adventure, the cruise director will familiarize you with the vessel’s facilities and safety procedure. Our first voyage is to get to Rinca Island, one of the habitats of the majestic Komodo dragons. There we will be led by an experienced ranger to trek on the island while spotting the Komodo dragons. If you want to freeze the moment here, you can take a picture with them in a safe distance! In the afternoon, you may choose to end your day at Wainilu Island for a twilight dive, and spot mandarin fish glow in the dark, harlequin shrimps of every color you can imagine, numerous species of nudibranchs, octopus, the bobtail squid, and much more. Or, go to Kalong Island to witness the phenomenon of thousands of bats fly in the twilight. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
DAY 7
KOMODO ARCHIPELAGO
In the morning, you will hike up to Padar Island. From the top of the island, unwind a picturesque vista of Padar Island and surroundings. The island is a great spot for sunrise and sunset, making it perfect for capturing the scenic beaches and the rolling hills catching rays of light. After trekking, the boat will be anchored off the famous Komodo Island, one of approximately 80 islands that make up the Komodo National Park. We will go ashore at the ranger station in Loh Liang for an early morning ranger-led trek through the park searching for Komodo dragons – Indonesia’s living dinosaurs – from a safe distance, as well as spotting sulfur-crested cockatoos, rare orchids, and jungle chickens, or go to one of the seven pink beaches in Indonesia at Pink Beach, which takes its name from the particles of red coral mingled with the sand. Here, you will dip in and snorkel, relishing the unforgettable spectacle of the region’s many varieties of coral and marine life or simply basking in the tropical sun over its sandy pink beaches. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
DAY 8
KOMODO ARCHIPELAGO
Arriving on the north-west of Komodo, we will moor on Manta Point at Makassar Reef, where you can spot a flock of Manta Rays swimming from a close distance. Then, we head to Siaba Besar Island, one of the dive sites in Komodo Archipelago that famous for its colorful coral reefs. Hence, you may swim, snorkel, or dive there to enjoy the beauty of the coral reefs. If you dive, you will also see black tip sharks, barracuda, and turtles at a depth of 18-25 meters. Afterward, we will set off for Sebayur Island, a perfect place for other water activities — swimming, diving, snorkeling, or canoeing. You may trek to the island that covered by shady green hills as well. To end your cruise today, we will land on the northeast of Komodo, Gili Lawa Darat. The island nearly looks like a savannah which wholly covered by grass. As this place is famous as the greatest spot for sunset, we will do a sunset trekking for catching a spectacular view. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
DAY 9
DEPARTURE
On our final morning, we will moor close to the starkly beautiful Kanawa Island and Bidadari Island. We will relax on the islands over the white sandy beaches overlooking the blue-turquoise ocean. What a perfect way to unwind after eight days of adventure! Then, we will be back on board and cruise to Labuan Bajo. Our guide will transfer you in private to the airport there. Now it is time to say goodbye— we hope your journey with us is creating unforgettable memories, and we will be glad to see you again in another remarkable place in Indonesia! Meals included: Breakfast.