Ultimate Bali: Ubud, Munduk, Pemuteran & Nusa Dua

Upon arrival at Denpasar Airport, meet guide at the main gate and transfer directly to your hotel in Ubud.

After breakfast, depart to Peliatan Palace, a heritage attraction with well-maintained original buildings from the era of Ubud Kingdom. From Peliatan Palace visit ARMA Museum to see its painting collection which ranges from traditional to contemporary from local and foreign artists. The works of German painter Walter Spies have a special place in the collection because of his important contribution to the development of Balinese arts. At Ubud Monkey Forest, walk through the forest and temple where mischievous monkeys roam freely. It is a sanctuary for malevolent but photogenic longtail macaques. Next, take a walk through the Ubud Market among the colourful stalls of woodcarvings, textiles and souvenirs.
In the evening, enjoy a Rijsttafel Dinner at a well-known restaurant with Balinese Dance performance.

In the morning drive east to visit Penglipuran Village, a peaceful village which is popular amongst travelers as an excellent gateway from urban life. This is evident when you see how serene Penglipuran is from the traditional architecture of the houses as well as the immaculate gardens surrounding the village. Nearby is the village's bamboo forest where a walk is recommended.
Drive up, along the road you will see local people displaying their handicrafts. Upon arrival at Kintamani, a town set around the rim of the Mount Batur crater, look out over Bali s most active volcano, Mount Batur, which soars over 1,800 meters into the sky. In the centre is a beautiful turquoise green lake, the largest lake of the island. Enjoy lunch at a restaurant with a great view.
Taking the road of Tampaksiring, visit Tirta Empul Temple where the holy springs flow water to Bali's rivers and fields, supporting life to people and nature. Balinese Hindu worshipers have been drawn to this temple for many years to bathe in its refreshing blessed water, and this tradition still continues today. Drive back to hotel passing Tegallalang with its iconic rice terraces view.

After a leisure breakfast, check-out from hotel and drive to Munduk via Bali's midlands. A turn will take you to Jatiluwih, the famous UNESCO heritage listed rice terraces. Take a one-hour cycling excursion along the rice fields. Along the way hear hear about the Subak irrigation system that has been preserved by the Balinese farmers for centuries. Passing Bedugul, a village in the central highlands famous for its stunning beauty and lakes, stop at a traditional market where a myriad of fruits, vegetables, orchids, exotic spices and souvenirs are for sale. At the nearby Lake Beratan photograph the Ulun Danu temple, built at the edge of the serene lake. From here, short drive to Munduk.

Today explore Munduk's coffee plantation, rainforest and lake by a buggy. Be ready for an adventure!
Upon arrival at the base camp, follow the introduction and safety instruction for the buggy ride. Then start with a fun drive down to Lake Tamblingan, for boarding into log canoes and paddling in the lake. Observe local fishermen netting fish or swim in the lake. Back to your buggy, head up into more challenging territory through mandarin and coffee orchards, following earth tracks to the rainforest. Take a short walk to see the grandeur of trees more than 100 years old and local fruit plantations. Bali is famed for rich flavor of coffee and the next stop is a coffee plantation to experience some of Bali's local coffee culture-the roasting of the beans on an open fire and pounding with a wooden pastle. Savour the aroma and taste! Before returning to the base camp, have a opportunity for fun driving at the special buggy circuit.

Munduk is a mountain village in Bali's highland, with hidden secrets of prime spots for sunrise and sunsets. Its cooler climate comes to many as a welcome break from the humidity common in the rest of Bali. Bless with beautiful landscape and waterfalls, coffee and clove plantations, Munduk is great place for trekking.
Today we will take you for approx. 2-3 hours walking tour to get to know the local life of people in Munduk village.
Besides clove, cacao, coffee and other plantations, walk through rice terraces to give you a chance to see farmers at work.
The walk will end at a serene waterfall in a little forest, off the tourist path. Enjoy the cool water as long as you wish while your guide is preparing a delicious picnic lunch by the waterfall. Return to hotel, and rest of the afternoon at leisure.

After breakfast start your trip to Pemuteran. Drive through small villages of Asah Gobleg with fabulous view along the road. Pass by some original Balinese villages, and stop at one of them, Pedawa. Here explore the bamboo houses, the village tower and see how brown sugar is produced in a traditional way. From Pedawa continue to visit a monastery with beautiful Stupas and mini Borobudur Temple, a peaceful place for meditation or just a break. At Banjar hotsprings, experience the soak in a natural hotsprings. The drive to Pemuteran takes another 1.5 hours along the north-coast. Arrive in late afternoon and check into hotel.

At the west end of the island you can find the incredible beauty of the West Bali National Park. Lush green forests, picturesque mountain ranges, crystal clear blue water and vast stretches of pristine beach make up this national treasure. Take a short boat ride from Banyuwedang Beach to the famed Menjangan Island for world class diving and snorkeling sites. Discover the fascinating underwater marvel and enjoy fantastic snorkeling with an experienced guide. Explore beautiful coral reef gardens with tons of fish and other creatures including electric clams, scorpion fish, starfish and eels.

After snorkeling continue to trek in the National Park. Begin the trek at the sacred temple complex of Jayaprana and Layon Sari and hear the tragic love story of this legendary couple, the Balinese Romeo and Juliet. The temple is perched on a hill and offers excellent views of the beautiful scenery of Teluk Terima bay. From here, walk through the monsoon forest to explore the jungle. Discover local plants and leaves that are used in traditional herbal medicine and for survival in the jungle. Cross a small river where water only flows during rainy season and admire stunning views along the way. Keep a look out for monitor lizards, wild chickens, birds, and monkeys. Continue walking through the vast mangrove forest before return to hotel.

Experience a hands-on cooking class and whip up some delicious traditional Balinese dishes.
The morning starts by meeting your host, and together stroll around the traditional local market where the locals bargain for the best produce. Browse the stalls piled high with colourful vegetables, tropical fruits, exotic spices and fragrant herbs. The host will explain the different produce on offer, how it is used in Balinese cuisine, and will offer tips on selecting the best ingredients. Back at the cooking class, you will be shown how to cook age old traditional dishes using curries, sambal and the freshest seasonal vegetables. The class is completely hands and offers opportunities to grind the different spices and learn how to use the various utensils. The class ends with a delicious lunch where you get to enjoy the lavish homemade Balinese feast.
Afternoon at leisure.

After breakfast, depart Pemuteran and drive to the south of Bali. Passing the north coast again, a visit will be made to Hatten Wines (closed Sundays and holidays). Hatten's visitor centre is set within the grapevines of their vineyard. A visit includes a guided tour through the vines and tasting several kinds of wine. There is also an observation deck with views over the vineyards and misty mountain beyond.
Next turn into the direction of Mayong to witness spectacular views of rice fields down the valley. Continue the drive via Pupuan, and admire the fertile land and passing plantations. At Belimbing, enjoy the vast and beautiful view of rice fields and valley while sipping a cup of local coffee.
Continue to the stunning coastal Tanah Lot temple located on a rock island in the sea. Without a doubt the most famous and most photographed place in Bali, this sacred Hindu temple sits majestically on a large offshore rock which has been shaped over the years by the crashing waves of the surrounding sea.
Arrive at Nusa Dua in early evening and check in at hotel.

Enjoy a day at leisure.

Enjoy morning at leisure. In the late afternoon explore the famous cliff hanging temple at Uluwatu. Perched on the edge of a steep cliff, the temple sits 70 metres above the crashing waves of the Indian Ocean. The temple is inhabited by a large number of monkeys, many of whom can be found roaming the pathways. After the sunset over the glittering ocean, drive to one of the beautiful beaches in Jimbaran for a delicious seafood dinner. Feast on a succulent seafood platter including prawn and grilled fish.

Day at leisure until your transfer to Denpasar Airport for your departure flight.