Bali Essence
- Culture & Heritage
- Beach Escapes
Overview
Day 1 - 2: Bali - Ubud
- Arrive in Bali. Drive to Ubud.
- Visit Gunung Kawi, Tirta Empul. Enjoy the spectacular views of green rice terraces and the Pakrisan river.
Day 3 - 5: Batubulan - Batur - Sanur - Departure
- Learn about the Balinese philosophy through Barong dance in Batubulan.
- Enjoy the view of Batur volcano and Lake Batur.
- Drive to Sanur and relax on the idyllic beach.
- Board the departure from Bali’s Denpasar airport.
Customizable itinerary
Discover the true spirit of Bali with our ‘Bali Essence’ tour in 5 days, carefully crafted to immerse you in the island’s most authentic experiences.
Explore Ubud, the cultural heart of Bali. Immerse yourself in Balinese culture by visiting the sacred temples of Tirta Empul and Gunung Kawi, and enjoy the traditional Barong dance, which depicts the battle between good and evil spirits. Take in the breathtaking views of Lake Batur before stopping at the Tegalalang rice terraces, one of the island’s most photogenic landmarks. No trip to Bali is complete without experiencing the ocean, so be sure to visit the beautiful seaside town of Sanur, with its idyllic beach, which makes for the perfect conclusion to your journey.
A warm greeting awaits at Bali International Airport; your private guide and driver will meet you at the arrival lounge and take you directly to your hotel. Your knowledgeable guide will be happy to answer any questions along the way and will assist you with check-in and registration at the hotel.
After a short rest, we will drive from the south of Bali to Ubud. The Balinese kings, benevolent to the arts, transformed their court seat into a true global village. Ubud shops, galleries and craft shops blend traditional arts and crafts with modern design. Visiting European artists, attracted by the lure of an untouched tropical paradise, were encouraged to stay. They gave new impetus to the existing local arts while creating some exciting new forms in the process. This atmosphere reverbs to this day. A visit to Ubud means indulging in the local arts, visiting the ancient temples and enjoying the archetypical Balinese surroundings of steep gorges and sculpted rice fields.
Ubud is the ideal basis to explore some interesting landmarks and sights of Bali’s hinterland and enjoy the enthralling Balinese landscapes. Famed for its painters and sculptors, the township and nearby villages exude an atmosphere of grace and serenity that has attracted art celebrities from all over the world. The Balinese culture is alive and well with some of the finest workings in wood, stone and silver on display.
Venture north up to Gunung Kawi. Gunung Kawi is only to be reached via a flight of stairs. You will, however, be rewarded with magnificent views over rice terraces and the Pakrisan river. Then we will move onwards to Tirta Empul, a major temple complex and holy mountain spring in the village of Manukaya.
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Today you will have the best of culture and nature in a day. First, you will attend a playful introduction to the Balinese philosophy. The gracious Barong dance in Batubulan, performed by professional actors and dancers. Proceed to the rightfully famous woodcarving center of Mas. Young artisans with amazing skills emblaze tropical woods with life.
Then we will drive further to the east and enjoy the breathtaking view over the volcano and the Lake Batur, while having lunch in Penelokan, Kintamani. This is the largest lake in Bali and can be found in the smaller, secondary caldera of the Batur volcano, right at the foot of Mount Abang. The final stop will be the photogenic Tegalalang Rice Terraces before you arrive in Sanur.
Meals: (Breakfast/Lunch/_)
Enjoy morning breakfast and day at your leisure to enjoy at the resort or self-explore the beautiful surrounding.
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Free at your leisure to enjoy the resort’s facilities until departure time, meet your guide at the hotel lobby for your transfer service back to Denpasar airport. End of services.
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Useful Information
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Note: Amendments CAN be made to this tour to suit your requirements.
What’s Included?
- Accommodation with daily breakfast at selected hotels
- Private Vehicles and Drivers
- Private English Speaking Guides (Other languages if available, upon request)
- Meals as mentioned in the itinerary (B= Breakfast, L= Lunch, D= Dinner)
- Entrance fees for all mentioned sights visited
- Service Charge & Government Taxes
What’s Not Included?
- Your International Flights to and from Bali
- Indonesia entry Visa Fees (contact us for further information)
- Personal Expenses (such as laundry, telephone, drinks, etc.)
- Any bank fees or charges at your end
- Meals other than those mentioned in the itinerary
- Personal Travel Insurance
- Tips for guides and drivers
Free service. No credit card required
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A trip we will remember forever
We contacted Maris at Asia Pioneer Travel to plan our trip to Vietnam for us. Maris was so responsive to our inquiries and is a great communicator. We finalized the itinerary and flew to Vietnam. Everything went flawlessly from pickup at the airport to drop off. The itinerary she made for us was perfect, the guides were amazing, the accommodations chosen were superb. Overall a family vacation we will never forget. Thank you Maris and Asia Pioneer Travel for showing us the beautiful country of Vietnam.
Our Vietnam Trip and Family Holiday
This is a note just to record our appreciation for Asia Pioneer and more particularly Cherry’s excellent, kind and professional guidance we received from her on our family trip to Vietnam and Cambodia. Cherry was excellent from the ‘get-go’ communicating and assisting us with our trip long before we even arrived in Hanoi. ‘You’ are always nervous when travelling to the ‘unknown’. Cherry immediately established trust and advised us on visas, luggage, hotels and our itinerary, amongst many other little bits and pieces of information. The brochure we received from Asia Pioneer was spot on. We travelled from Hanoi to Sa Pa back to Hanoi to Ha Long Bay to Hue and then on to Hue, Hoi An and Danang. Then to Cambodia – Siem Reap and back to Ho Chi Minh City. We experienced the sights sounds and the beautiful people of Vietnam. We travelled in amazement, and we were never disappointed. Our guides and drivers employed by Asia Pioneer were fantastic, and you felt safe in the tour busses with the excellent drivers who were never late, always on time and who drove expertly in traffic that is mind-boggling at times with all the ‘millions’ of scooters. The guides were incredibly friendly, knowledgeable and incredibly proud and patriotic about their Country and its history. Nothing was too much effort for everyone who looked after us. The hotels were excellent in Hanoi, Sa Pa, Hue, Hoi An, Siem Reap and Ho Chi Minh City. We enjoyed a holiday of a lifetime and fell in love with Vietnam, its 1000 year and more history, its magnanimous culture and its beautiful people. The Lees – Johannesburg – South Africa
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The company was fantastic to communicate with, especially Cherry. All experiences, guides, drivers, food stops and hotels exceptional. Any changes we asked to be made were done so with no issues. Using this company took the stress out of travel. Highly recommend them.
Best of Thailand and Vietnam
We had such an amazing itinerary prepared by Quinn from Asia Pioneer travel. Such a lovely trip designed for a glimpse of Bangkok, Phuket, Hanoi, Halong Bay, Ninn Binh, and Ho Ann. An unforgettable Thailand and Vietnam trip with on time service, tours and they even went above and beyond with some additional adventures our family wanted to do. Thank you to Quinn and the team.
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