Delve into the fascinating Balinese culture by visiting an array of architectural treasures such as Hindu temples, traditional villages, cultural parks and markets that reflect daily life on the island of Bali.
DAY 1
After flying into the Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali, you will transfer to the Apurva Kempinski Bali – an elegant five-star Indonesian beachfront resort.
Check in is 3:00pm. Although every effort will be made to have rooms available beforehand, this cannot be guaranteed. If your room is not ready when you arrive, you may temporarily store luggage at the reception desk.
The remainder of the day will be at your leisure to do as you please. You may simply settle in and enjoy the amenities of the resort hotel or see some of the local sites on your own. Meals will be on your own.
DAY 2
Following breakfast at the hotel, you will visit a factory that produces batik clothing, which is synonymous with Bali. Batik is the technique of dying the fabrics to create designs that typically reflect nature, although geometric patterns are also popular. It is a fascinating process, and this behind-the-scenes opportunity to see it firsthand will be eye-opening.
Continuing, you will soon arrive at the Tanah Lot Temple, a 16th-century Hindu shrine atop an outcrop of black lava that extends into the sea. The temple can only be reached at low tide. The receding sea creates a natural spout in the rock and its water is considered holy. It is quite the setting and extraordinarily photogenic.
You will become further immersed in the culture by browsing the Subak Museum, which holds a collection of Balinese agricultural items such as traditional tools for farming.
Lunch follows, after which you will visit Jatiluwih village, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the finest places in Bali to see lush, green terraced fields of rice. The rice is watered with a traditional irrigation system, much like the ones you may have seen in the Subak Museum.
Following this enlightening look into Balinese life, you will return to hotel for the evening. Dinner will be on your own.
Day 3
Following breakfast at the hotel, you will depart for the fishing village of Kusamba. While mingling with the villagers, you will see how they use traditional tools to produce salt from the seawater-saturated sand. The salt here is high in iodine and has health benefits. However, its production is a labor-intensive dying trade, although the locals hope to preserve this sustainable cultural heritage.
You will then proceed to Goa Lawah, more commonly known as the Bat Cave Temple because the building is constructed at the entrance to a cave inhabited by countless bats. Chances are, you will see locals praying and making offerings. According to legend, a snake king wearing a crown lives inside near a river with healing waters.
Lunch will be served at local restaurant then the last visit before driving back to hotel is Celuk Village, one of the country’s primary centers for goldsmiths and silversmiths. Time will be allotted for you to browse, watch the craftsmen make beautiful jewelry and purchase jewelry if desired.
In the evening, the group will enjoy a set menu dinner at the hotel.
DAY 4
After breakfast at the hotel and check out, you will drive to Denpasar, the capital of Bali Province. It was once the capital of the Badung Empire, controlling the southern region of Bali Island from the end of 18th century until it was conquered by the Dutch in 1906.
Your first stop will be the Bajra Sandhi Monument, which commemorates the Balinese struggle against Dutch colonialism. Designed in the shape of a Hindu bell, the monument contains dozens of detailed dioramas that depict Bali’s long history, including the introduction of Hinduism and the country’s eventual independence.
Continuing, you will stop in Badung Market, a vibrant hub of activity that never closes. As you browse the stalls, you will find every type of merchandise imaginable, including batik textiles, exotic seafood and garden-fresh produce. The experience will leave you with a lasting impression of Bali.
Your next visit will be Bali Museum, strategically located in the heart of town, Denpasar City. Next, on the north side visit the glorious temple of Jagatnatha temple, a Hindu Kahyangan Temple.
Before entering the temple, you will be dressed in Balinese outfit (sarong + headband + sash for Male and sarong + sash for women). We will give you the offering and incense for praying, after praying you will get holly water from Priest as a blessing.
Last stop before heading to port for embark is Inna Bali Heritage Hotel for a coffee break and enjoy the local snack. The hotel ideally located in the main part of the city centre of Denpasar, the capital city of BALI – Indonesia. Inna Bali Hotel Denpasar is a 3-star heritage hotel was built in 1927 by the Airlines Shipping Netherlands with the name BALI HOTEL and it is the first international class hotel in Bali, where of some world leaders such as Queen Elizabeth, Charlie Chaplin, Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, Ir Soekarno until Megawati and other figures stayed in this hotel and enjoy the room number 77. This hotel is full of history.
Land Program Details Step by Step
• The order of sites visited may vary to avoid congestion. Program times are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change.
• Itineraries with the up-to-date details will be issued when you are emailed your final cruise documents 21 days prior to sailing. You will then receive a final itinerary from our ground operator with a Welcome Letter upon arrival or at your hotel. Please review the letter and your final itinerary carefully for further amendments.
• The hotels used for your land program will be the hotels listed in this document unless you have been advised otherwise in advance of the land program start date.
• Guests failing to arrive on Day 1 of a scheduled land program will be considered a no-show and their hotel space released.
Extra Nights
• If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be met as per the flight details provided and transferred to your hotel. Check-in is 3:00pm (subject to change). Meals other than breakfast, as well as activities, are on your own until day 2 of the program.
• If you have an early-arriving flight, you may wish to book an extra night as your room will not be ready for occupation until approximately 3:00pm.
• If you book extra nights on your own, transfers are not included.
Day 1
You will be met at the Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali and transferred to your resort hotel.
The remainder of the day will be at your leisure with meals on your own.
Hotel check in is 3:00pm.
Overnight at Conrad Bali or similar hotel
Meet and greet and transfers
• Final cruise documents will be emailed 21 days prior to sailing. The local ground agent’s telephone number will be on page 1, if you can’t locate the meet-and-greet representative upon arrival. Be aware that the representative may be assisting others and may not be in sight when you first exit Customs and the luggage claim area.
• Look for someone holding a sign with the cruise line logo and possibly your name. If in doubt, ask the airport staff to direct you to the meeting area for transfers or to page our representative.
• Meet and greet and transfers are arranged for guests arriving on Day 1 of a land program or for extra nights booked through the cruise line and are arranged based on the flight details received by guests at least 14 days before sailing. Guests arriving independently before the program start date will not have a transfer included.
• If we have not received your flight details or your flights have changed, and the Destination Services Land Team has not been notified, then a transfer cannot be provided, and guests will be responsible for getting to the land program hotel at their own expense. Please immediately contact our Reservations Department for any flight changes before departure.
Day 2
AM Breakfast at the hotel
8:30am Drive to the batik factory
9:15am Visit the batik factory
9:45am Drive to Tanah Lot Temple
10:45am Visit Tanah Lot Temple
11:30am Drive to the Museum Subak
12:00pm Visit the Museum Subak
12:30pm Drive to a local restaurant for lunch
1:15pm Lunch
2:30pm Drive to the Jatiluwih Rice Terraces
3:00pm Visit the Jatiluwih Rice Terraces
3:30pm Depart for the hotel
6:00pm Arrive at the hotel. Dinner on your own.
Overnight at Conrad Bali or similar hotel
Day 3
AM Breakfast at the hotel
8:30am Drive to Kusamba Village
10:00am See how villagers make salt
10:30am Drive to the Bat Cave Temple
10:45am Visit the Bat Cave Temple
11:15am Drive to local restaurant for lunch
12:00am Lunch
1:00pm Drive to Celuk Village
1:30pm Visit a gold and silver jewelry shop
2:00pm Depart for the hotel
2:45pm Arrive the hotel
7:30pm Set menu dinner at the hotel
Overnight at Conrad Bali or similar hotel
Day 4
AM Breakfast at the hotel and check out
9:00am Drive to Denpasar
9:45am Visit the Bajra Sandhi Monument
10:15am Drive to Badung Market
10:45am Explore the market.
11:30am Drive to Museum Bali
11:45am Explore the Museum
12:15pm Walk to Jagatnatha Temple for praying and blessing ceremony.
1:00pm Coffee and tea at Inna Bali Hotel
1:30pm Drive to port
2:00pm Arrive at port
Expected Weather
26-33 degrees Celsius; 79-91 degrees Fahrenheit.
What to Bring
Casual comfortable clothes, good walking shoes, a hat, insect repellant and sunscreen.
Local Currency
Indonesia Rupiah (IDR). U.S. dollars are widely accepted.
Electricity
220V. We suggest bringing your own travel adaptor for electronic devices.
Documents and Visa Requirements
A valid passport is required
Most Nationalities (including US and Canada) will be required to secure an Indonesia Electronic Visa on Arrival (e-VOA) prior to entry into the country. Please consult your local embassy for visa requirements and instructions.
Hotel Address
Conrad Bali Resort
Jl. Pratama No.168, Tj. Benoa, Kec. Kuta Sel., Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80363 Indonesia
Telp : +62 361 778788
*We will only source different hotels in unforeseen situations. If a different hotel is required, it will be of equal ratings and standards, and you will be notified of the change. If you are not notified of changes before your departure, then you will be staying at the hotel listed in this program.
Program Includes for guests
• 3 nights at Conrad Bali or Melia Bali or The Stones Bali or similar hotel
• All touring and entrances per the program itinerary
• Breakfast daily
• 2x lunch and 1x dinner (beverages included) – water, 2 glasses of wine or beer and coffee or tea with each meal
• Mineral water in the bus during tours
Please Note: Guests booking their own flights independently of the cruise line are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated arrival information, so your transfer can be arranged. If you book additional nights independently of the cruise line, an arrival transfer is not provided. If we do not receive flight details a minimum of 14 days in advance, transfers will not be provided.
Program Excludes for guests
• Gratuities to drivers and guides
• Meals and beverages other than those stated in the itinerary (beverages are not included)
• Required visa fees
• Hotel incidentals including mini bar and room service
Please note: Land programs that encompass multiple days ashore customarily include extensive and prolonged activity, while those of shorter durations typically have more moderate activity levels. However, each program varies, and participants should be prepared to negotiate a mixture of surfaces which may include inclines, cobblestones, sand, gravel and natural paths. There may also be a need to climb steps or stairs on occasion. Guests who utilize a wheelchair and those with mobility concerns are advised to check with the cruise line in advance to see if any portion of the tour program may not be considered suitable for their individual situation.
Please note: All land programs are capacity controlled and subject to availability. Programs falling under the minimum number of required participants are subject to cancellation. Pricing listed is also subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases for transportation, land arrangements or currency fluctuations. Once purchased, pricing is guaranteed and not subject to change. Land programs must be purchased no later than 60 days prior to your sail date. Cancellations made within 60 days or less prior to the sail date are subject to 100% cancellation penalty. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program. Guests failing to arrive on Day 1 will be considered a no-show and their room released.
Prices are per person, based on double occupancy and subject to availability.