Bali, Ubud to Seminyak - 10 Days

Posted by Laura Hernandez - Nurse · in Bali, Indonesia · about Adventure

Bali, Ubud to Seminyak - 10 Days

Posted by Laura Hernandez - Nurse · in Bali, Indonesia · about Adventure

Experience Bali in 10 days and take an unforgettable journey through its millenary traditions, culture, beautiful landscapes and captivating cities of Ubud to Seminyak.

Delight your palate with a traditional Balinese cooking class, visit Bali's most photographed temple Tanah Lot or explore a traditional village on a slow pace pedal and learn about the culture by meeting friendly locals.

Contact one of our Adventure Travel Specialists to inquire on pricing and availability for this great itinerary with tons of inclusions!

Trip Highlights

  • Trita Empul Temple - Hindu Balinese water temple located near the town of Tampak Siring
  • Gunung Kawi Temple - an 11th-century temple and funerary complex in Tampak Siring north east of Ubud
  • Ubud's Royal Palace - a 16th-century building complex, home to Abud's King and the Royal family
  • Ubud Art Market - the most popular traditional market in the entire island of Bali
  • Monkey Forest - home to a healthy population of long-tailed macaques
  • Goa Gajah or Elephant Cave - a 9th-century cave and sanctuary
  • Tanah Lot - most photographed temple in Bali

Included

  • Airport arrival transfer day 1 and departure transfer day 10
  • 3 nights 4 star hotel, 6 nights 5 star hotel - Twin bed sharing
  • 9 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 1 Dinner
  • Traditional Balinese cooking class
  • Bicycle ride to Kintamani Village
  • Sightseeing with local English speaking guides and entrance fees
  • Private transfers and transportation on tour
  • Cold towels and water on sightseeing day



Day 1 - Arrival & transfer to Abud

On arrival at Ngurah Rai International Airport, after you have picked up your luggage, please proceed to Arrival Hall. Our guide will wait for you with a signboard right outside the gate. Transfer to hotel and check into your hotel and take your time settling into your new environment.



Day 2 - Ubud Tour

In the morning, our tour guide will pick you up to experience a Balinese Hindu cultural ceremony, blessing and purification at Tirta Empul Temple, famous for its holy water where Balinese worshipers have been drawn to for more than a thousand years.You will find bathing pool of natural spring of water with old style Balinese designs Balinese old style. The guardian of the temple/your guide will accompany you to present the offering at the main temple; beforehand you will dip yourself into the pool of natural spring water as Balinese do for purification.

Continue to visit Gunung Kawi Temple located at Tampak Siring village situated on the Pakerisan river, an archaeological complex carved out of the living rock and dating back to 11th century. Walk down 300+ steps to reach the temple passing by lush jungle and rice terraces.

After lunch, continue to central Ubud, to discover Ubud's royal palace, which was built in the 16th century, until today the palace is still the home to Ubud's king and the royal family.

Just next to the palace, lies the Ubud art market, the most popular traditional market in the entire island of Bali. Here, walking through the aisle, the local vendor sells many things such as Balinese handicraft and textile. At the end pay a short visit to the monkey forest - home to a healthy population of long-tailed macaques and then drive onwards to your hotel.


Day 3 - Cooking Class & visit Goa Gajan

Learn and experience the journey of our culinary traditional Balinese cooking class called Paon. Starting from traditional markets to our organic farm and traditional kitchen, participants learn to pick the freshest ingredients and spices to create their very own delicious Balinese dishes.

  • Welcome Drink (Home Made Brem) 09.00 – 09.30
  • Cooking Class at Kayun with Balinese Kitchen “Paon” 09.30 – 11.30
  • Lunch with Food that you cook 11.30 – Finish

The excursion could be started with visit to traditional market to buy some ingredients.

After lunch, return back to hotel with stop at Goa Gajah, The cave’s entrance shows a menacing giant face with its wide open mouth as the door. Various motifs depicting the forest and animals are carved out of the outer rock face. The giant face was considered to be that of an elephant’s.

Arrival at hotel. Evening at leisure.


Day 4 - Kintamani Cycling

A slow pace pedal through tranquil surrounding in the island's interior, a traditional village located not far from Ubud offer a stunning view of rice field and beautiful temples. A safety briefing will conduct by your professional cycling guide, describe the route and demonstrate how to use the bike's gear and brakes.

Set off on your 2 hours cycling adventure through untouched rice terraces and villages dotted with traditional houses and temples. Stop to meet friendly locals, take photos of scenic spots and learn about the local culture.


Day 5 - At Leisure


Day 6 - Transfer Ubud to Seminya

Morning at leisure. In the afternoon you will meet you guide at the hotel lobby for your transfer to Seminyak.

Check in at hotel and evening at leisure.



Day 7 - Balinese Farming Experience (Balinese Daily Life Tour) and visit Tanah Lot

You will be picked up to visit the village of Tunjuk that is home to a prestigious community based tourism project where the villagers educate visitors about the traditional lifestyles they pursue. Depart for a drive to the centre of the island and meet with the community upon arrival. Visit a local elementary school (closed on weekends and public and school holidays) and observe the local teaching methods. Join a local farmer afterwards and engage in farming activities such as rice planting, harvesting, or ploughing land. Learn how to handle the basic farming tools and how animals are used in daily farming activities. Enjoy a short hike around the paddy fields that surround the village and visit a coconut plantation. Observe how local people have mastered the art of climbing coconut trees and drink the juice of a fresh young coconut. Return to the village and enjoy a deliciously prepared lunch after which you learn more about the traditional Balinese kitchen. Return to your hotel.

On the way back, visit to Bali's most photographed temple, Tanah Lot, founded on the 16th century and perched a craggy, wave-lashed rock.


Day 8 - Uluwatu Temple, Kecak Dance and Dinner at Jimbaran Beach

This special Bali sunset experience starts at 16:30. You will be driven to Uluwatu, a beautiful highland in the south of Bali. After a 45-minute drive, you will see the holy temple of Pura Uluwatu, an exquisite monument perched above the sea and situated on a headland at the westernmost tip of the peninsula. By 18:00, the epic Balinese Kecak dance performance starts. The performance tells the story of an external love tale between Rama and Shinta and the stunning sunset background will complement an unforgettable experience. End the day with a hearty fresh grilled seafood dinner on the beach of Jimbaran.


Day 9 - At Leisure


Day 10 - Departure - Transfer from Seminyak to Airport

Morning at leisure.

In the afternoon, meet your guide for your transfer to Airport.


Want more information on a fantastic tour from Ubud to Seminyak? Don't hesitate to contact us today at 604-736-7447 or by sending us a message via the 'contact us' button!

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