Day 1 South Coast to Sidemen Your trip starts with a choice of one of the following:
Surfing lesson on Kuta Beach
or SUP (Stand Up Paddle Board) lesson in Jimbaran Bay
or Sea Kayak & Catamaran in Sanur
or Fishing from a local Balinese fishing boat known as a Jukung
or Wakeboarding/Water Skiing at Bali Cable Ski Park.
Or Urban Cycle (Kuta-Seminyak)
After you've finished your chosen activity we will head towards your accommodation at Alamdhari Resort in Sideman (approximately 1.5 hour drive). Sidemen is a quiet, traditional Balinese village surrounded by valleys, rice paddies and rice terraces with Mount Agung dominating the landscape to the north. Alamdhari Resort and Spa is a small boutique resort with a fabulous location, nestled perfectly between the sweeping rice terraces of the Sidemen Valley. Upon arrival at Alamdhari, you'll have plenty of time to settle in and then have the option of doing a short hike in the nearby hills to Gembleng Falls, also known as Heavens Gate. With great views over the Sidemen Valley, we highly recommend it. More dining delights await you as you head to Asri Dining by Samanvaya Luxury Resort for dinner (included)
Day 2 Sidemen - Mt Batur & Lake Batur 09.15 Depart for Rafting the Telaga Waja River (Grade 3-4 rapids)
The Telaga Waja River takes you through some of the most stunning scenery in Bali with towering waterfalls, high cliffs and lush river valleys along with exhilarating rapids and some calming flat water sections.
Lunch is included with your rafting.
12.30-13.00 Drive to Villa Jempana. As we come to the top of the caldera outer rim at Kintamani you will be met by a view that you will never forget as you first look out over Mt Batur, Lake Batur, the lava flows, villages within the caldera and towering mountains in the distance, including the mother of all Bali’s mountains, Mt Agung
The drive time is approximately 1 hour 15 minutes.
14.30 Arrive Villa Jempana
Villa Jempana provides the ideal lakeside location with easy access to your activities, large comfortable rooms, a swimming pool, and a restaurant.
16.00-17.30
Get ready for some excitement as you explore the trails and lower slopes of Mt Batur on an ATV/Quad bike. We think this is by far the best location for Quad Biking in Bali.
Dinner: Villa Jempana (included)
Day 3 Mountains: Munduk Valley Morning: Hike Mt Batur Volcano within the Kintamani Caldera. With good reason, this is the most popular hike in Bali and can easily be done with a moderate level of fitness. If the skies are clear, you will have unforgettable views of the caldera, lava flows from eruptions back in the early 1960s, Lake Batur & Bali’s biggest mountain, Mt Agung.Note: Guests can choose to do the early sunrise hike or get up a little later and do the hike around 7.30-8.00.
If the sunrise is not important to you, we like the later hike as most of the other hikers have finished by then or are on their way back down the mountain. If you choose the early hike you can have brunch back at Villa Jempana as part of your package. If you have breakfast and then hike, you can find somewhere on the way to Munduk for lunch 12.00 Drive to Munduk. We will take the scenic mountain route to the north which takes about 2 hours 40 minutes, arriving by about 14.30. 15.30 Get to see Munduk Valley up close with Mt Bike riding on the Dayang loop. Starts from the Lesong Hotel
Stay at: Lesong Hotel. Lesong Hotel is tucked away in a quiet village of the Munduk Valley in north central Bali. This area has exquisite views to the west of Bali and is a place few tourists visit. With its comfortable rooms, friendly staff and peaceful ambiance we are sure you will appreciate the tranquillity of a night at Lesong Dinner: Lesong Hotel (included)
Day 4 Munduk-North Coast (Pemuteran) Morning:
07.00 Depart to the Canyoning Bali office for our Canyoning adventure. Canyoning Bali is a very professional, experienced and safe operator that has selected the best river valleys in the Gitgit area of north Bali. If you are not clear what Canyoning is, it’s the process of moving through the natural environment of a Canyon using various methods including walking, rappelling (abseiling) jumping, swimming, scrambling and sliding. It's great fun, sometimes a challenge, and puts you in close contact with your natural environment.
Afternoon: drive to Taman Sari Resort at Pemuteran, arriving by 14.00
Our hotels are often chosen for their beautiful tropical gardens, open space, and beachside location. Taman Sari is another of these resorts with classic Balinese thatched roof accommodation, restaurants, and bars, we are sure you will love it. For the late afternoon, relax, swim, snorkel in front of the hotel, and enjoy a sunset drink. Also, remember that your driver/guide is there for you if there is something else in the area you want to do. You will be staying at Taman Sari Resort for nights 4 & 5. You may choose to have dinner at Taman Sari or another restaurant nearby.
Day 5 North Coast (Pemuteran-Menjangan) Morning: Snorkeling Menjangan Island, one of the best dive sites in Bali with spectacular reefs and lots of interesting marine life. A boat will transfer you to the island. Simple lunch included.
Late Afternoon: Hike the unspoiled hills behind Pemuteran with stunning views of the west coast mountain range to the south and the Bali Sea to the north. This hike is approximately one hour return and is a great way to end the day before you settle into your sunset drinks back at Taman Sari Resort.
Dinner at: La Casa Kita. An Italian restaurant with a good vibe and music on some nights, It is about a 5-minute walk from Taman Sari (Included)
Day 6 Pemuteran-Bali Handara Resort Morning If you can’t get enough of snorkeling then we can arrange further snorkeling trips for the morning nearby, otherwise, you may like to do a brief snorkel in front of the hotel and choose another activity option for the morning: Options are: Cycling, Hiking, Fishing, Trying SCUBA or SCUBA Dive for Certified Divers ($68 supplemental charge for Try SCUBA or 2 x SCUBA dives)
Hiking: West Bali Adventures will take you hiking in the pristine and little-visited West Bali National Park, starting at 07.00 – hike time 2.5-3 hours
Cycling: West Bali Adventures bike tour starts a 0900 and takes about 3.5 hours. The tour travels through local villages with a focus on agricultural tourism including salt from the local lake, Arak (local clear liquor), Peanuts and Coconuts.
Fishing: we have a fishing guide who will take you in the traditional Jukung (local fishing boat) - Note: the Jukung has both engine & sail
TRY SCUBA: Experience the thrill of breathing underwater - Learn some SCUBA skills - try your first dive in a pool then do one open water dive in the ocean
SCUBA (for certified divers): includes 2 local dives in the Pemuteran area.13.30 Depart for Bali Handara Golf Resort. Bali Handara Golf Resort boasts a world-class golf course in a magnificent setting, cozy hotel and cottage accommodation, and a beautiful dining experience. Nestled among the stunning mountain range of Bali, at an altitude of over 1,500 meters above sea level, lies a resort that promises to take you on a journey of self-discovery. 15.30 Arrive: Bali Handara
Late afternoon, choose between 9 holes of golf, a jungle hike around nearby Lake Tamblingan, tennis, exploring the local area with a guide, jogging around the beautiful Handara Golf course, or just relaxing. Note: quite often there is heavy rain in the mountains in the afternoons so it’s not always great golf conditions at that time. We have not included the golf fees in your Day 6 afternoon or Day 7 Morning program so you would need to allow approximately $100 to cover Green Fees and Golf Club hire. Dinner: you may choose to arrange dinner at Bali Handara or you can ask your guide to take you to a local restaurant.
Day 7 Mountains-South Morning:
Play golf at Bali Handara, or Terraced Rice Field walk at Jatiluwih (UNESCO World Heritage site), or Jungle hike around nearby Lake Tamblingan
13.00Depart for the Sanur area (approximately 2 hour's drive)
15.30-17.00 Catamaran or Wakeboard at Cable Ski Park
Try your hand at sailing a Hobie Cat (Catamaran) in the clear blue waters of the lagoon on the inside of the Sanur Reef, a safe area away from the open ocean. An instructor will be with you to make sure you get the most out of the experience. If the winds are light and not suitable for sailing, you can try sea kayaking and/or explore the Sanur foreshore on bikes. Or Try Wakeboarding or water Skiing at Bali Wake Park (Cable Skiing)
17.00: Hungry Break finishes: Back to Kuta area by approximately 17.30
Indonesia.7 days $2,190.00
