3-Day Tour to Bali's Countryside and Nature
Highlights
Bali
art, nature, cultural
Group Tour
3 Days
Easy
English
Description
Embark on this countryside tour of Bali starting with a visit to the Mandala Complex and continue to the sacred Uluwatu Temple. Experience the lifestyle of several villages, admire the beauty of Tegenungan Waterfall and see the Tegalalang Rice Fields. Witness an exceptional performance of the Kecak and Fire Dance and marvel at the architecture of the Ubud Palace, officially Puri Saren Agung.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Arrival In Bali + Half Day Tour
Meet your tour guide upon arrival and direct transfer to your hotel for check-in formalities if your arrival time is before 02.00 pm. But if your arrival time is after 02.00 pm, we will go straight to the first site.
Head to the Puja Mandala Complex up in the hills, west of Nusa Dua, a unique place that signifies religious tolerance. The complex is home to 5 places of worship for each significant religion: Christian, Catholic, Hindu, Buddhist, and Islam, with the magnificent Ibnu Batutah Grand Mosque or locally, called Masjid Agung Ibnu Battuta.
Continue the trip to Uluwatu Temple (Pura Luhur Uluwatu), one of the six key temples believed to be Bali's spiritual pillars, renowned for its magnificent location, perched atop a cliff at approximately 70 metres above sea level. Concrete walls fortify the winding pathway to the temple on the cliffside. It takes about an hour to get from one end to another as there are several fenced points along the way to stop. The views from the bottom of the water surging up against rocks and the ocean horizon are remarkable.
At sunset, you will also have an opportunity to watch the most famous dance in Bali, the Kecak and Fire Dance. It is a captivating traditional Balinese art performance, which also goes by the name ‘the monkey chant dance’ and loosely 'fire dance' for its occasional use of fire as a centrepiece prop.
Head to Jimbaran Beach and the famous Jimbaran Bay on Bali's southwestern coast. The beach is part of the narrow isthmus connecting the Bali mainland and the Bukit Peninsula. Tranquillity and peace can be found here and can be a perfect antidote to a stressful world.
Enjoy an unforgettable sunset and halal dinner experience by the white-sandy beach.
Before heading back to your hotel, relax with a selection of freshly barbecued seafood dishes, including fish, squids, prawns, and mussels.
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Day 2: Ubud - Kintamani Tours (B,l)
Get picked up from your hotel at 08.30 am
Have a halal breakfast at the hotel and set out to explore the beautiful attractions of Bali with your family or friends.
Start your day with convenient pickup directly from your hotel, grab a window seat as you ride into the countryside.
Stop at Tohpati village, which is widely known as the center of handmade Balinese Batik weaving. Batik is a very special art that requires a lot of patience and skill. It is basically traditional fabric printing. As you come over to this site, you will learn many things about how locals express their minds through the pattern of beautiful batik starting from making design, waxing, giving colour and drying the batik after it undergoes the long process.
The next stop is Celuk village, one of many small crafting villages near Ubud in central Bali that is famous for producing high-grade gold and silver handicrafts, particularly jewellery. While these items are found in stores throughout the island, a visit to Celuk Village gives travellers a chance to see goldsmiths and silversmiths in action.
Afterwards, visit Mas Village, one of the many artists' villages surrounding Ubud. It is the best place on the island to find high-quality Balinese wood carvings and is considered to be some of the best wooden carvings in the world.
Head next to the Tegenungan Waterfalls which foams in a white cascade over black stone cliffs into a quiet pool. At around 66 feet (20 meters) high, it’s an impressive flow, and that’s not all the site has to offer. Besides climbable cliffs, and a secret smaller waterfall, you can also pose for photos or even take a dip in the clean, freshwater pool that is constantly supplied by the gushing waterfalls.
After that, your Indonesian tour guide takes you into the highlands of Kintamani Volcano which is a popular tourist attraction in the central highlands of Bali. Located in Bangli, Kintamani Volcano is the island’s only district that doesn’t have a shoreline. Surrounded by the captivating Batur range, the volcano and range are known collectively as Mount Batur. An active volcano, Kintamani’s main attraction (aside from the volcano itself) is its magnificent views of the 13m² caldera lake.
Relax in the cold mountain breeze, and then enjoy your buffet lunch at a halal-certified restaurant, wherein you can enjoy views of the volcano and its crater lake.
Go to the village of Temen and join a walking tour of a local coffee farm. Stroll past fragrant coffee, vanilla, fruits, spices and clove plantations, and learn about the uses and medicinal benefits of these herbs.
Drive to the Tegalalang Rice Terrace in Ubud which is famous for its beautiful rice paddies involving the subak (traditional Balinese cooperative irrigation system), which according to history was passed down by a revered holy man named Rsi Markandeya in the eighth century.
At the end of the day, head to Ubud Palace, officially Puri Saren Agung. The palace is very beautiful with artistic traditional buildings and contains high aesthetic values. The dynamics of creative arts and a rich culture creates the perfect getaway to experience a different side of Bali in addition to the natural attractions on the island.
Cross the road to reach the Ubud Market. The best art market in Bali, here you can find beautiful silk scarves, lightweight shirts, handmade woven bags, baskets or hats, statues, kites and many other hand-crafted goods.
Spend some time checking out the crafts and pieces on offer and browse for souvenirs from local artists, before heading back to your hotel.
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Day 3: Departure
Enjoy a halal breakfast at the hotel.
Pack your bags up and spend some time unwinding. Click some pictures.
Be chauffeured to the airport for your onward journey back home.
What's Included
What's Excluded
Know Before You Go
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
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1 to 4 | /person |
Child | |
1 to 4 | /person |
This is a group tour |