Bali and The Culture of Java

Day 1: Arrival In Bali And Transfer To Hotel In Candidasa.

Overnight in Candidasa at the Candi Beach Resort and Spa* in a double ‘Garden’ room in BB.

Day 2: A Day At Leisure In Candidasa

Enjoy the benefits of a traditional Balinese massage (one hour), restoring the balance between body and mind, while relieving muscular aches and pains. You’re guaranteed to be invigorated for the rest of your stay! Overnight in Candidasa

Day 3: Day In Amed

In the morning, go diving or snorkelling to admire the seabed at Amed. Visit the majestic Royal Baths of Tirtagangga, covering 12,000 m², where the lotus fountain, the royal pool and the king’s palace await you. Then head for the floating Taman Ujung Palace, a former royal palace from the Karangasem regency. Its gardens are home to three large pools, a floating palace, impressive sculpted statues and lush vegetation. Overnight in Candidasa

Day 4: Ubud

In the morning you’ll take a three-hour hike through tiny traditional villages lost in rice paddies. You descend from the mountains to the plains, discovering both beautiful rural landscapes and the tranquillity of the villagers’ daily lives. Relax on the white sandy beach in the afternoon, before heading to the Temple of Goa Lawah at the end of the day.Tegal Sari Ubud in BB

Day 5: Ubud

Stroll through the famous rice terraces of Tegallalang, while admiring the view of the Batur volcano and its lake. Then head off to the coffee, cocoa, vanilla and ginger plantations, with tastings! Purify yourself in the sacred spring of the Tirta Empul Temple, much loved by the Balinese. (Bathing is not compulsory!) Climb 200 steps to discover one of the most beautiful sites on the island: the royal memorials of Gunung Kawi. Overnight in Ubud

Day 6: Ubud

Visit the monkeys in the aptly named Monkey Forest in Ubud. The afternoon will be devoted to a Balinese cooking class (≃3h), the local gastronomy will no longer hold any secrets for you! Overnight in Ubud

Day 7: Pemuteran

The water goddess welcomes you to her temple, Ulun Danu, on the shores of Lake Bratan. Leave in the afternoon for a walk (≃2h) in the Tamblingan forest, including a pirogue ride on the lake, before heading off at the end of the day to the famous Munduk waterfall. Overnight in Pemuteran in a double room BB at the Taman Sari Bali Resort & Spa

Day 8: Pemuteran

Half-day snorkelling trip to Menjangan, one of the most beautiful diving spots in the world. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight in Pemuteran.

Day 9: Mengwi

Set off in the morning for an easy and highly scenic walk through the Jatiluwih rice fields (a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most beautiful in Bali). On to Mengwi to visit the temple of the royal family of Mengwi, Pura Taman Ayun. Overnight in Mengwi in a Deluxe Villa room at the Villa Taman Di Blayu

Day 10: From Denpasar To Yogyakarta

Transfer to Denpasar Airport – Arrive at Yogyakarta Airport and transfer directly to The Phoenix Hotel Yogyakarta.

Day 11: Yogyakarta

In the late morning, visit the Sultan’s Palace and its water tower. In the afternoon, visit the country’s largest Hindu temple, Prambanan Temple, and then take a walk or mini-train ride through its large wooded park to Sewu Temple. Dinner at the hotel. Night at The Phoenix Hotel Yogyakarta

Day 12: Yogyakarta

Visit the temple of Borobudur, the largest Buddhist temple in the world . And visit the temple of Mendut, the small Buddhist temple near the temple of Borobudur Return to Yogyakarta to discover the manufacture of handicrafts in the region (Batik, silver jewellery, leather puppets, pottery … your choice). Overnight at The Phoenix Hotel Yogyakarta

Day 13: Transfer To Airport Of Yogyakarta

Transfer to the airport of Yogyakarta, the head full of memories and the desire to return already.