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BALI CLASSIC
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Code: |
indo 12 |
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Routes: |
South Bali - Ubud - Candi Dasa - Lovina-
Badung Regencyi |
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Duration: |
4 Days |
Itinerary in brief
Day 1 : South Bali - Ubud
Day 2 : Ubud - Candi Dasa
Day 3 : Candi Dasa - Lovina
Day 4 : Lovina - Badung Regency
Detail Itinerary
Day 1 : South Bali - Ubud (no
meals)
08:00 hrs
Depart from your hotel in Nusa Dua, Sanur, Kuta, Jimbaran or
Seminyak. First stop is made at the village of Batubulan. Batubulan,
which means "moonstone" is famous for its stone carving. Proceed to
see Barong Dance performance. Barong Dance is probably the most know
Balinese dance. It is also another story telling dance, narrating
the fight between good (Barong) and evil (Rangda). This dance is the
classic example of Balinese way of acting out mythology, resulting
in myth and history being blended into one reality.
After the Barong performance, continue to Celuk, the center of
exquisite silver and gold works. Visit some work silver and gold
work shops in Celuk. Afterwards, proceed to Mas, known for its fine
woodcarvers. Then continue to Ubud, the cultural heart of Bali with
many fine painting galleries, and home to a score of local and
foreign painters. Upon arrival visit the Agung Rai Museum of Art.
The museum has an extensive collection of permanent works by
Balinese, Indonesian and foreign artists in classice Balinese and
contemporary styles. Afterwards continue to stroll around the Ubud
market. Before cheto the hotel, visit of the Puri Saren Agung, from
where Ubud was ruled from the late 1800's until 1917 earthquake.
Rest of the day is at leisure
*** Lunch and Dinner at own arrangement ***
Accommodation at the Camplung Sari / La Subak/ Alila Ubud
Day 2 :
Ubud - Candi Dasa (B)
Breakfast at the hotel. Morning at leisure
12:30 hrs After lunch, depart to to Candi Dasa, and drive on the
main road to Klungkung, the former regency of Klungkung. Visit the
Kerta Gosa, or Hall of Justice. The present justice hall, actually
an open bale, is beautifully laid out within a moat and provides an
exquisite example of the Klungkung style of painting and
architecture.
Continue to Kusamba, a fisher village that also engages in the salt
making. You will see colorful outrigger lined up along the black
sand shores of Kusamba. Short stop is made to see how the local
people make salt. Then proceed on the costal road with full view to
Nusa Penida to visit the Goa Lawah (Bat Cave). This cave, whose
walls vibrate with thousands of bats, is considered holy, and a
temple and surrounding shrines protect the entrance. It is said that
the cave leads all the way to Besakih.
Continue to Tenganan, to visit an original Bali Aga village,
stronghold of ancient traditions. The women of this village weave
the famous "flaming" cloth, kamben geringsing, which supposedly has
the power of immunize the wearer against evil. Afterwards, proceed
to the Rama Candi Dasa Hotel.
*** Lunch and Dinner at own arrangement ***
Accommodation at the Rama Candi Dasa Hotel / Puri Bagus Candi Dasa /
Alila Manggis
Day 3 :
Candi Dasa - Lovina (B)
Breakfast at the hotel
08:00 hrs
After breakfast, continue up north to Tirta Gangga, where a stop is
made to visit Taman Tirta Gangga (Water Palace). The original water
palace built in 1948 was damaged in the 1963 eruption of Gunung
Agung. The palace consists of several swimming pools and ornamental
ponds, which serve as a fascinating reminder of the old days of the
Balinese rajahs. Afterwards, depart crossing the volcanic range to
the northwestern part of the island. Passing through the villages of
Bebandem and Selat, while circling around Mount Agung. Stop in
Putung for the panorama over the eastern bay.
On the way, visit the temple Besakih, the so called Mother Tempel of
Bali as it houses ancestral shrines for all Hindu Balinese. Besakih,
is actually a complex of nearly 24 temples. It originated most
probably as a terraced sanctuary in the eight century, where worship
and offerings were made to the god of Gunung Agung. Then continue to
Kintamani. Inscriptions from the 10th century indicate that
Kintamani - a high mountainous area that takes its name from the
wind -blown town at 1,500 meters - was one of the earliest known
kingdoms in Bali. You will enjoy a breathtaking view of the Crater
Lake Batur. Descend towards the north coast and after a brief stop
at the temple of Sangsit and a look around the former capital
Singaraja.
Evening is at leisure.
*** Lunch and Dinner at own arrangement ***
Accommodation at the Bali Taman Resort / Puri Bagus Lovina / Damai
Lovina
Day 4 :
Lovina - Badung Regency (B)
Breakfast at the hotel
06:30 hrs Optional early morning dolphin spotting going out on to
the Java sea in a motorized outrigger. After leaving Lovina we stop
at the hot springs of Banjar, the Buddhist Monastery nearby and
return to the South via the stunning Pupuan Road. We take you back
to your hotel in Sanur, Kuta or Nusa Dua, or proceed straight to the
airport.
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HOTELS USED IN THE BELOW
PACKAGE RATES |
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Standard |
Superior |
First Class |
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Champlungsari
Rama Candidasa
Bali Taman Resort |
La Subak, Ubud
Puri Bagus Candi Dasa
Puri Bagus Lovina
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Alila Ubud
Alila Manggis
Damai Lovina
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Note: Minor program changes are
sometimes necessary, depending on road conditions and room
availability.
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