Bali & Komodo Dragons

Start your cultural trip with a visit to Tohpati, which is known for its batik and continue to Celuk, the center of exquisite silver works and Mas, for fine woodcarvings. Enter Ubud, the cultural heart of Bali with many fine art galleries, and a home to a score of local and foreign artists. One of them is Agung Rai Museum of Art which has an extensive collection of paintings by Balinese, Indonesian and foreign artists in classic Balinese and contemporary styles. Afterwards, you can test your bargaining skill at Ubud art market prior to a visit to Puri Saren Agung whose royal family ruled Ubud from the late 1800’s until 1917.

Witness this theatrical experience. The "Cak" or "Kecak" dance is the well-known “monkey dance” which is originally derived from a sacred sanghyang dance, it has subsequently been added to and adapted, incorporating scenes from the story of Ramayana. The Kecak dance is an amazing cacophony of interlocking sounds – 100 men, representing the Ramayana’s monkey army sit in concentric circles and chant. Their arms are thrown up to the skies, fingers outstretched, but the sounds and gestures have no meaning other than to drive out evil.

Start the day with a visit to Kerta Gosa, or Hall of Justice, built in 18th century in Klungkung. It is beautifully laid out within a moat and provides an exquisite example of the Klungkung style of painting and architecture which can be seen in their ceiling murals. Continue through spectacular views of terraced rice fields to Besakih temple, located on the slope of Mount Agung, Bali highest volcano. It is called Mother Temple of Bali as it houses ancestral shrines for all Hindu Balinese and a complex of nearly 24 temples. Our next stop is Kintamani where you can enjoy your lunch with a breathtaking view over the caldera lake, Danau Batur. Driving down, we arrive in the bottom of a lush green valley, where the Gunung Kawi temple, Bali largest ancient monument is located. It consists of 10 rock-cut candi (shrines) – memorials cut out of the rock face in imitation of actual statues and stand in 7m-high sheltered niches cut into the sheer cliff face. Our last stop will be Goa Gajah.

In the morning, you will be picked up by a private vehicle from your hotel in the South of Bali either from Sanur, Kuta, Seminyak, Tuban, Jimbaran, Nusa Dua or Tanjung Benoa and transferred to Denpasar airport to catch the flight to Labuhan Bajo.

Fly one way from Bali to Labuan Bajo.

Upon arrival at Labuan Bajo airport on western Flores, you will be greeted by a representative and transferred to the pier of Labuan Bajo. From here, you will take a speedboat transfer to Batu Cermin Cave, Ujung fishermen village and the local harbor to see the breathtaking views of the sunset. Afterwards, you will be transferred to your hotel for the night. Lunch will be served at local restaurant.

Enjoy the rest of the evening at your leisure. Enjoy a pleasant dinner at your own arrangement.

In the morning, have breakfast at your hotel prior to being picked up by your English speaking guide. You will then be transferred to the pier to catch a speedboat transfer to Rinca Island in Komodo National Park. Walk through the typical dry forest and explore the Island of Komodo dragon, where you will find not just the dragons but you might also encounter other wild animals like, deer, wild buffalo, long-tailed macaque, wild Boar and also numerous birds. Following, the speedboat will take you to Komodo Island where you will take an afternoon trek in Banunggulung in Komodo Island. Then proceed to Pink Beach where you will be able to swim and snorkel before heading back to the hotel for the evening.

Lunch will be served at a local restaurant.

On your return, enjoy the rest of the evening at your leisure. Have a quiet dinner at your own arrangement.

Start of your morning with a nice breakfast at your hotel. Afterwards, you will be picked by a private vehicle and transferred to the airport to catch your flight to Bali.

Fly one way from Labuan Bajo to Bali.

Upon arrival in Ngurah Rai airport, you will be greeted by a representative and then directly transferred to your hotel in South Bali either to Sanur, Kuta, Seminyak, Tuban, Jimbaran, Nusa Dua or Tanjung Benoa for the evening.

Sleep in this morning and relax at your hotel.

A sunset outing to the southwestern tip of Bali for a visit of the Uluwatu Temple, which is perched precipitously atop sheer cliffs that drop straight into the pounding surf 250 feet above the sea. This is one of the grandest and oldest temples in Bali, built in 11th century. Watch the spectacular sunset overlooking the Indian Ocean and enjoy the mystic atmosphere before you are driven to Jimbaran Beach for an extensive BBQ Seafood Dinner on the beach.

Airport transfer with private vehicle and English-speaking driver.