Commence the city tour of Ubud with a visit to the Peliatan Palace with very traditional Balinese architecture. Next is a stop at the ARMA Museum which will give you a good insight in Balinese art and culture. Thereafter, visit Ubud’s cheeky inhabitants in the sacred Monkey Forest and afterwards you’ll enjoy some free time at  Ubud market where you can watch how the local vendors sell everything from food to clothes, souvenirs to art. Lunch is on own account. 

In the afternoon, we drive back to Ubud by a different road towards the area of Perkedui near Tegalalang for some of the most beautiful rice terraces landscapes in Bali

Enjoy a 1-hour soft trekking from Café Dewi, a panoramic café located in Perkedui.  Walking down the amazing rice terraces with your guide and learn about the unique subak irrigation system that is common to Bali. Rice fields are a signature of Bali and these quiet verdant paths lined by palm trees provide great photographic opportunities

Return to Café Dewi for enjoying a coffee break (on own account) at this beautiful location away from the crowds. 

Last stop on the way back to Ubud in Petulu, famous for being the resting place of thousands of Heron birds. Every late afternoon they all gather here where they stay for the night.

After sightseeing, back to hotel. Dinner is on own account.

Stay overnight in Ubud

Depart Ubud for an excursion to Mt Batur. You’ll drive along small, scenic roads offering beautiful views of the rice fields and the daily life of the Balinese farmers.

We first stop to visit the unique temple of Gunung Kawi. Set amidst lush rice terraces, these 11th century temples feature 10 rock-cut Candi (shrines) carved into the cliff face. They stand at 7-metre-high and combine ancient Hindu and Buddhist temple attributes. There are numerous stairs leading down to the temple and good walking shoes are recommended. Continue to the nearby village of Tampaksiring Village to explore Tirta Empul, a temple famous for its sacred spring water. IMPORTANT NOTE: Holy water ritual cannot be guaranteed as this ritual is not always done every day unless when it falls during several ceremonial days. All Balinese will bathe there at least once a year for a ritual cleaning in these holy waters dedicated to Vishnu. Drive further to the North until we reach Kintamani, a volcanic region where Mt Batur is standing with its breathtaking views. Adjacent to the volcano is the large crescent-shaped Batur Lake, all surrounded by the high walls of the crater rim. Lunch is on own account. In the afternoon, we drive back to Ubud by a different road towards the area of Bangli with some stops for visiting Penglipuran, a traditional countryside village for its unique building style and architecture. On the way back to Ubud we make a last stop at the Kehen temple, often called the miniature version of Besakih.

After sightseeing, back to hotel. Dinner is on own account

Stay overnight in Ubud

Make your way to tropical paradise on Gili Air

It's time to say goodbye to the golds and greens of Ubud and make your way to Padangbai so you can take the boat over to Gili Air. One of an archipelago of three small islands just off the northwest coast of Lombok, the Gili Islands are famous for their laidback vibes, beautiful sunsets, and lack of motorized vehicles. You can get around the islands by bicycle, foot, or by a horse-drawn carriage called a cidomo.

The boat trip over to the island should take around an hour and a half. This afternoon, you're free to relax and do as you please. You can go snorkeling, organize scuba diving, take a cooking class, or just relax on the beach before enjoying an epic sunset.

Stay overnight in Gili Air. 

Take in an amazing sunset from Gili Air

It's hard not to fall in love with Gili Air's white sandy beaches and turquoise seas. Today is yours to relax and enjoy the island. Opt to go snorkeling or diving to catch a glimpse of the rich sea life, organize a boat trip around the islands, ride a bike around the island or go for a wander through the jungle interior before relaxing in a hammock and taking in an amazing sunset.

Stay overnight in Gili Air. 

The Gilis have some amazing marine life

Spend another day relaxing in the tropical paradise of the Gili Islands. One of the best things about the Gilis is its marine life, with amazing coral, a myriad of colorful fish, and sea turtles. The best way to see them is by going diving, snorkeling, or even taking a boat trip around the islands where, if you're lucky, you might find a turtle swimming alongside you and see fish moving through the crystal clear water.

Stay overnight in Gili Air. 

Alternatively, you can just relax in a hammock with a cocktail or a coconut, or a cocktail in a coconut, and soak up the sun and the sand before you head back to the mainland in the morning.

This morning, wave goodbye to paradise as we climb aboard the fast boat back to Bali. When you arrive, your driver will take you to Seminyak, the island's trendiest area. Famed for its beaches, restaurants, and nightlife, this is your chance to experience a very different side of life on the island.

When you arrive, you're free to wander, go shopping, soak up the sun on the beach, surf, relax by the pool, or even organize an optional trip to Tanah Lot, the famous Water Temple.

Stay overnight in Seminyak.

Relax on the beach in Seminyak.

Today is your last full day in Bali, and it's free to spend however you would like. You can organize trips with your private driver down to see the breathtaking cliffs of Uluwatu or the water temple, head up to Canggu or Kuta, or just spend the day relaxing, shopping, eating, drinking cocktails in hammocks, surfing in the ocean or swimming in the pool, before taking in one last epic sunset. The choice is yours.

Stay overnight in Seminyak.

It's time to say goodbye to Bali. Depending on what time your flight is, you can spend one last morning relaxing in Seminyak before making your way to the airport and heading home.