Hike, Bike & Beach Bali: Ubud & Uluwatu

The Samaya Ubud enjoys a superb location alongside the River Ayung with spacious villas located in the Ayung valley. Guests can walk the infamous terraced rice fields, enjoy the artistic and cultural life of Ubud and retreat to the peace and tranquillity of the resort. Facilities include two restaurants, a spa, pool, fitness centre and complimentary shuttle service to Ubud village.

Today is totally free and at leisure. You can take advantage of any optional activities available or simply relax.

Trek up to the highest peak in Bali on the island's sacred mountain. Here you will witness the glorious sunrise over a volcanic crater. Set your alarm clock and in the very early hours of the morning you will be picked up from your hotel and taken to the starting point at the base of Mount Batur. The guides will be there to welcome you, provide you with the necessary equipment, and take you through a safety briefing. Then turn on your flashlights and set off in the cool, early morning darkness. The first section takes you uphill through volcanic ash, sand and small rocks. Continue ascending to the top of the crater where the terrain becomes windswept with fewer rocks and vegetation. Relax at the summit with a simple breakfast while witnessing the sunrise and the stunning morning views of Mount Abang and Mount Agung. On clear days it is even possible to view Lombok s Mount Rinjani in the distance across the Lombok Strait. Walk to another crater rim before descending along the same path you climbed in the dark, this time being able to enjoy the spectacular views of the surrounding landscape and Lake Batur. You can even see some of the lava flows and their path of destruction from the most recent eruptions. At the bottom take a well-earned dip in a hot spring before returning to your hotel.

Combine gentle exercise with stunning scenery for a fun and exciting way to see Bali, off the beaten track. You will be transferred from your hotel to the small village of Luwus where you will meet your specialist guide. After a quick safety briefing, hop on your bicycle and set off on a leisurely ride through the beautiful Balinese countryside. Cycle along quiet countryside roads and small pathways only a bicycle can access. Pass through rural villages and rice paddies, where you can see farmers at work in the fields, women going about their daily chores, and locals walking along the roadside. There are plenty of stops along the way for photos and for a well-earned drink of fresh young coconut. The ride ends in a beautiful location where you can enjoy the views over the lush rice fields while tucking into a picnic lunch.

Anantara Uluwatu Bali Resort is an extraordinary cliffside sanctuary, boasting ingenious design and rugged natural beauty on secluded southern coast. Cascading down bedrock, truly spacious ocean view suites, pool villas and duplex penthouses are replete with private outdoor Jacuzzis, and unique blends of innovation and indulgence. Savour year-round warm weather and priceless Indian Ocean views off cliff's edge at our infinity pool. Take advantage of private elevator access from the resort to Impossible Beach, a surfer's paradise renowned for incredible breaks.

Enjoy a pleasant short ride along the hills of Bali's southern peninsula. This area, known as Bukit, offers a landscape and topography unequaled by any other regions of the island. Unlike the majority lush tropical country sides which owed their fertile soils to the volcanoes that dotted the central highlands, this arid terrain-formed by millennia of coral sedimentations is a world of its own. Their beautiful-yet-wild beaches are heaven for surfers. In the corner of this peninsula, perched on a sheer cliff, is a highly venerated Uluwatu temple. A performance of The Ramayana epic-based Kecak Dance with the majestic temple and sunset as its background, will give a climax to this memorable evening. The tour ends up at Jimbaran Beach to enjoy Seafood dinner, served on the beach.

Today is totally free and at leisure. You can take advantage of any optional activities available or simply relax.