Board your international flight today and relax as you fly to Denpasar, the capital of Bali, in the Indonesian archipelago.

Meet your guide on arrival at Denpasar International Airport and sit back and enjoy your first views of Bali on a comfortable transfer to your hotel in Ubud. Cocooned in lush uplands around an hour’s drive north of Denpasar, this traditional country town is the island’s cultural and artistic heart and brim with colorful markets, shops, temples, stalls, gardens, bars, and galleries. On route, drink in the emerald-green rice terraces and rainforest-clad hills—many dotted with exquisite Hindu temples—and enjoy the cooler temperatures that characterise this enchanting mountain region.

Elevate your Ubud stay by upgrading to a suite at the 5 star Aksari Resort or Similar. Nestled deep within the jungle, this remarkable retreat offers serene tranquility and breathtaking vistas of Bali's verdant valleys. Immerse yourself in the essence of traditional Balinese hospitality, complemented by unparalleled views. Unwind in the cascading infinity pool overlooking the lush jungle or venture into the center of Ubud to discover local hotspots. 

After breakfast, enjoy a guided half-day tour of Ubud and its neighbouring countryside. Tour the Saraswati Temple, an elaborate Hindu shrine seemingly adrift on a lotus-dotted lake, and roam the Sacred Monkey Forest, a natural paradise of nutmeg trees scattered with overgrown Hindu temples and statues, and home to a colony of grey long-tailed macaque monkeys. Follow the pathways to see the temples and playful monkeys, and then continue to the nearby Puri Saren Palace, a 19th-century royal residence composed of decorative pavilions and flower-perfumed quadrangles. Take a guided stroll here to see learn about the palace’s history from your guide, and then head for one of Ubud’s traditional arts markets. Scour the stalls for local handicrafts before enjoying the rest of the afternoon free to relax at your hotel or explore the local area in your own way.

Savour breakfast at your hotel before checking out and venturing to the Tegallalang Rice Terraces, one of the island’s most beautiful spots. On arrival, admire the steeped rice fields and learn about the innovative but ancient irrigation system behind them. Then, visit a coffee plantation to learn about “Kopi Luwak” or “Civet Coffee”: a much-lauded variety of the beverage made from coffee cherries digested by the Asian palm civet cat. Afterwards, relax into a comfortable, air-conditioned coach bound for the popular beach area of Seminyak on Bali’s south coast and check-in to your hotel. 

Enjoy the height of luxury during your 4-night beach stay by upgrading to a luxury room at the 5-star Sofitel Resort or Similar in nearby Nusa Dua. Tonight, join us at an optional seafood beach dinner at the nearby fishing town of Jimbaran—feasting on fresh seafood and lobster to the sound of the waves.

Today brings a full day of relaxation, with the opportunity to simply kick back at the hotel or enjoy as you please. 

For a fabulous day in this tropical paradise, secure your spot on our optional full day trip to a beach club on the nearby island of Lembongan.  Ride a catamaran to this tropical gem and enjoy several hours of free time at the well-equipped beach club—an exciting center for watersports-loving individuals.  Choose to snorkel or swim in the crystal-clear waters, get up-close to the underwater life on a semi-submersible coral viewer craft, enjoy banana boat rides, kayaks, volleyball and more. Watch the kids have fun with the children’s activities, or simply laze on the hammocks or by the club pool. Around midway through your visit, feast on an appetizing barbecue lunch before continuing to enjoy everything the club has to offer into the afternoon. Finally, when it’s time, rejoin your catamaran for your return journey and a convenient road transfer back to your hotel.

This morning, soak up the rays by the pool or join our optional Melukat Purification Ceremony at Gria Beji Waterfall where you will embark on a serene journey through Bali’s natural landscapes.

Later this afternoon, we will visit the picture-perfect Hindu complex of Tanah Lot, whose main temple crowns a rock washed by waves.  Wander around its steps and shrines in the late afternoon/early evening – when the temple is at its most enchanting – snap Instagram-worthy photos and look for the mythical snakes said to guard it before returning to the hotel.

Ease into another day of relaxation after breakfast this morning: making the most of your last full day by perfecting your tan by the pool or heading out to hunt for last-minute mementoes of your time on the island.

This evening, choose to end your vacation in style with a ticket to our optional farewell sunset dinner cruise. After a pickup from your hotel, board a plush, two-story catamaran and sip a welcome cocktail as you admire the tropical sunset while gliding around Benoa harbor at dusk.  Soak in the glimmering views and soft evening sea breeze as you savor a selection of canapes on deck.  Enjoy a delicious buffet dinner complemented by a curated program of entertainment, including a cabaret show and music, and mellow DJ lounge and contemporary tracks. At the end of your cruise, relax with a comfortable transfer back to your hotel, arriving in the mid-evening to allow a good night’s rest before your return flight tomorrow.

This morning, enjoy breakfast at your hotel and after checking out, transfer to Denpasar International Airport, arriving in ample time for your return flight to the US.