Indonesia, Bali

Ancestral Indonesia: From Bali to Komodo 3^*

Arrival at Denpasar International Airport. Customs formalities. Then, you will take the road towards Canggu, the artistic centre of Bali, an ideal place to immerse yourself in Balinese culture. Upon your arrival, check-in at the hotel.

Dinner at leisure. Night in Canggu.

Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, you will leave for a visit to the sea temple of Tanah Lot, one of the island's most emblematic temples, renowned for its unique setting and rich history. After visiting the temple, you'll head to the village of Belimbing to enjoy a pleasant bicycle ride in the area, passing through picturesque Balinese villages and lush rice paddies. Most of the route is downhill, ending at Surabrata beach. You will then return to the starting point for a short rest and a delicious lunch before continuing your tour. In the afternoon, you will head for Munduk, passing the magnificent Blahmantung waterfall. You will then continue to your hotel for check-in.

Dinner at leisure. Overnight in Munduk.

Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, departure for a walk around the village to discover daily Balinese life. You will cross lush vegetation to see the diversity of tropical plantations, including clove and coffee trees, which are typical products of this village. Lunch at leisure. The walk ends with a visit to the Munduk waterfall before returning to the hotel. Afternoon at leisure to enjoy the setting of this mountain village.

Dinner at leisure. Overnight in Munduk.

Breakfast at the hotel , then departure for Bedugul to visit the Ulun Danu temple on the shores of Lake Bratan. Continue on to the village of Marga in the province of Tabanan. Here you will discover the daily activities of the Balinese people. Visit a typical Balinese farm, Rumah Desa, where the various buildings are placed according to tradition. Visit the village school (closed on public holidays and Sundays), followed by a visit to a Balinese house to learn how to prepare traditional offerings and medicines. You will then set off on foot to the rice fields, where you will learn about the different rice-growing stages (those who wish will be able to try the transplanting technique), as well as the different fruit and vegetable crops grown in the region. These morning activities will be rounded off with a tasting lunch of Balinese cuisine at a local's home in this village. After lunch, continue with a visit to the Temple of Taman Ayun in Mengwi. Transfer to Ubud.

Dinner at leisure. Overnight in Ubud.

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure for the village of Tampaksiring and visit to the site of Gunung Kawi, the mountain of poems. The tombs carved out of the rock can be reached after climbing a long staircase through the rice fields (approximately 1h15 walk). Visit to the sacred baths of Tirta Empul, where many pilgrims come to purify themselves and make offerings. Departure for Kintamani and the Mount Batur region. Lunch in a panoramic restaurant overlooking the volcano and its lake. Return to Ubud via the Tegalalang terraces for a tasting of Balinese coffee while admiring the superb rice terraces. Then visit Ubud's Royal Palace and enjoy some free time at the market, rich in local crafts. Traditional Balinese dance show. Local dinner at a restaurant in Ubud.

Overnight in Ubud.

Breakfast at the hotel. The rest of the day is free, so you can enjoy the hotel's facilities or choose to take optional tours as you wish. No vehicle or driver will be available today.

Meals on your own. Overnight in Ubud.

Breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast, you will leave for the airport to catch your flight to Labuan Bajo. On arrival in Labuan Bajo, you will be warmly welcomed by our representative, who will then arrange your transfer to the hotel. You can then relax at the hotel.

Meals at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, transfer to the port of Labuhan Bajo and at 7:00 am, embark on a speed boat for your day cruise in the Komodo National Park. The boat will take you to Padar Island (approx. 1.5 hours sailing time). On arrival at Padar, a short hike of around 1 hour will allow you to discover the spectacular panorama from the summit.

Next, depart for the island of Komodo (approx. 1 hour's sailing). Arrival at Loh Liang pier on Komodo Island. Komodo Island is the largest and most famous island in Komodo National Park, covering 390 km². It is also home to the largest population of Komodo dragons, as well as many other animals including wild horses, buffalo and pigs. You'll begin a 1h30 hike under the guidance of a local ranger, who will explain all about the dragons and life on the island in general. You will pass by the waterholes where the animals come to drink and where the dragons observe their prey, while enjoying the breathtaking view over the park.

Return on board and continue the cruise towards pink beach (approximately 15 minutes' sailing). Arrival at pink beach, where you will have time to snorkel and enjoy the magnificent pink sand beach, or observe the colourful underwater world. A packed lunch will be provided.

Continue sailing to Manta Point. On arrival, you can enjoy swimming and snorkelling to observe the manta rays.

The cruise continues to the island of Rinca. Arrival at Loh Buaya pier on Rinca Island. Smaller than Komodo and mainly covered in savannah, Rinca Island is an ideal spot for sighting dragons and other animals such as buffalo, monkeys and wild pigs. The walk takes around 1 hour, accompanied by a local ranger.

Return to the dock and sail back to Labuan Bajo. Arrival at the port of Labuan Bajo, then transfer directly to your hotel.

Dinner at leisure. Night in Labuan Bajo.

Breakfast at your hotel. You will be picked up from your hotel at 7:30 am and driven to the Cunca Wulang canyon, located 30 km east of Labuan Bajo and nestled in a tropical forest. This region is one of Flores' most remarkable spots for outdoor activities. Impressive waterfalls spill over into beautiful freshwater pools, which continue in a series of small cascades and rivers a few kilometres downstream. The area offers excellent hiking and swimming opportunities.

The moderately demanding hike to Cunca Wulang from the village of Wersawe is lined with rice fields at various stages of planting and harvesting. Along the way, you'll also come across vanilla, coffee, candle nuts and cocoa. The final, steeper section takes you through lush rainforest.

You will then return to Labuan Bajo for lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch, you will visit the Batu Cermin cave to observe coral fossils as well as stalactites and stalagmites. You will then continue your journey to the village of Rangko, where you will cross by local motorised wooden boat for about 20 minutes to the entrance of the cave. Inside the cave, there is a pool where you can bathe and enjoy the crystal-clear water. After the swim, you will return to Labuan Bajo.

Dinner at leisure. Overnight in Labuan Bajo.

After breakfast at the hotel, you will be transferred to the airport at the appropriate time for your flight to Denpasar, Bali. On arrival at Bali International Airport, you will be warmly greeted by our tour guide, who will assist you with the transfer to Sanur. The rest of the day is free for you to relax or enjoy your own activities.

Meals on your own. Overnight in Sanur.

Breakfast at the hotel. The rest of the day is free, so you can enjoy the hotel's facilities or choose to take optional tours as you wish. No vehicle or driver will be available today.

Meals on your own. Overnight in Sanur.

Breakfast at the hotel. Free morning. Lunch at leisure. In the afternoon, transfer to the airport for your return flight.

• Please note: For people booking the ‘hotel only “ package (without international flights), please let us know your flight details as soon as possible using the contact form in ”Help and Contact’ at the bottom of the page, so that we can organise your transfers.
• Bring good walking shoes and sun protection for walks and hikes.
• For your domestic flights Denpasar / Labuan Bajo / Denpasar, the name of the airline and timetable will be given to you approximately 8 days before departure.
• During your stay at the seaside, when you arrive at the hotel, you will be asked to provide an imprint of your bank card in order to secure any additional expenses that you may have. You will not be charged if you have not consumed anything.
• The order of visits or the direction of the tours may be reversed, but the programme will be respected.
• Please note that the check out time for most hotels is 12 noon. If you wish to depart after this time, you may leave your luggage at the hotel reception desk. Late check-outs are possible subject to availability and additional charges.

• As indicated, hotels are classified as 3- and 4-star according to local standards. The services provided may not be equivalent to 3-star and 4-star European standards.