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BALI EXPLORER
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Code: |
indo 11 |
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Routes: |
South Bali -Tabanan - Pacung - Bedugul -
Banjar - Lovina -Singaraja - Kintamani -
Sidemen - South Bali |
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Duration: |
4 Days |
Itinerary in brief
Day 1 : South Bali - Tabanan - Pacung
Day 2 : Pacung - Bedugul - Banjar -
Lovina
Day 3 : Lovina - Singaraja -
Kintamani - Sidemen
Day 4 : Sidemen - South Bali
Detail Itinerary
Day 1 :
South Bali - Tabanan - Pacung (L)
07:30 hrs
Pick-up from the hotel and depart by VW Kuebelwagen on small roads
through beautiful little villages to the district of Tabanan. In the
capital, Tabanan, we stroll around the colorful market. Driving
further, through Bali's rural areas where spices are grown (Vanilla,
Cloves, Pepper, Cacao, and Coffee) and a breathtaking landscapes,
-up the slope of Mt. Batukaru. With a special obtained permission,
we visit the unknown Tambuwaras temple, which is usually not
accessible for foreigners. Continue off the beaten track through
spectacular rice terraces to Jatiluwih, where Balinese lunch is
served at a local restaurant with a stunning view.
After lunch, enjoy a 1 hour soft jungle trek (April-October) or a 1
hour rice field trek (November-March) . Afterwards free use of a
spring-fed swimming pool. Before continuing to the hotel, a stop is
made to visit a typical Balinese compound.
Upon arrival at the hotel, time at leisure
*** Dinner at own arrangement ***
Accommodation at the Pacung Asri Hotel
Day 2 : Pacung - Bedugul - Banjar - Lovina (B/L)
Breakfast at the resort
08:30 hrs After breakfast, depart by VW Kuebelwagen direction
North-Bali. Via Baturiti and Bedugul, we reach Danau Bratan, a lake
filling the long-extinct crater of Gunung Catur. Mist often veiles
this ancient crater. The lake is an essential water source for
surrounding farmlands. The people of that area honor Dewi Danau,
goddess of all lakes at Pura Ulun Danu Bratan, a temple on a small
lake-shore promontory. We will proceed our tour by driving on the
main road for a few kilometers passing the highest elevation point,
before turning off on back-roads. Driving through the mountain area
on these adventure roads, you will enjoy an amazing view at the
lakes Buyan and Tamblingan.
Lunch will be served at a mountain restaurant with a view down to
the north coast and the Bali Sea. The traditional way of processing
coffee beans will be demonstrated to you. We drive further, through
clove plantations and lush vegetation, on a special route towards
the coast. Upon arrival at Desa Banjar a short is made to visit the
famous hot springs. By following the coast road we shall reach the
hotel.
Evening at leisure
*** Dinner at own arrangement ***
Accommodation at the Puri Bagus Lovina
Day 3 : Lovina - Singaraja - Kintamani - Sidemen
(B/L)
Breakfast at the hotel
08:30 hrs After breakfast at the hotel, we use a mini-bus to drive
along the coast to the biggest town in north Bali, Singaraja. This
town used to be the capital of this island, during the Dutch
occupation and still has many colonial features.
Leaving the coast, we drive up the volcanic mountain range. After
crossing the highest point we reach the rim of a huge caldera which
surrounds Mount Batur (1.717 m) the most active volcano on Bali. We
will have lunch there, with the most stunning view at Bali's bigges
lake : Batur which fills a third of the 14 km across old crater.
This lake is the source that is an underground network of springs
throughout the southern - central flanks of the mountain. We will
continue our trip, heading south-east towards the highest and
holiest mountain Mount Agung (3.142 m).The Balinese believe that the
Agung is the major locus of divine power in their cosmos. Via the
villages of Muncan and Selat driving on a road that gives you a
magnificent view down across a valley of rice terraces to the sea
and south Bali. We reach in Sidemen, which is well known for its
weaving of the famous ikat (endek material).
*** Dinner at own arrangement ***
Accommodation at the Nirarta Hotel
Day 4 : Sidemen - South Bali (B/L)
Breakfast at the resor
08:30 hrs After breakfast at the hotel, we will visit Telaga Waja by
mini-bus and you will enjoy a very exciting experience. We will take
you to a river rafting adventure. The two hours gliding down of the
river tour is a emotional sensation. The unique landscape you pass
through, will give you the feeling that no other people inhabit the
island of Bali. No cars or even bicycles can follow you down this
route. When you leave the rafts time to relax and review this
special adventure then followed by lunch, which will be served at
the end of the rafting. Afterwards, drive along the south-coast to
South Bali to board your flight back or to extend your holiday in
the South of Bali.
*B = Breakfast,
L = Lunch, D = Dinner
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HOTELS USED IN THE BELOW PACKAGE RATES |
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Pacung
Mountain Resort
Puri Bagus Lovina
Nirarta Hotel |
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Note:
Minor program changes are sometimes necessary, depending on road
conditions and room availability
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