Romantic Bali

Mulia Bali presents 3 signature experiences: The Mulia, offering 111 beachfront suites; Mulia Resort with 526 rooms and suites; and Mulia Villas with 108 private villas. Deluxe retreat style facilities include 9 destination restaurants and bars, pools with Balinese-inspired statues, a state-of-the-art fitness centre, and Mulia Spa, which features the first Ice Room in Asia Pacific.

Tuck into the many dishes of a romantic rijsttafel dinner in a traditional Balinese pavilion surrounded by rice fields. Late afternoon drive to the stunning coastal Tanah Lot temple located on a rock island in the sea. Without a doubt the most famous and photographed place in Bali, this sacred Hindu temple sits majestically on a large offshore rock that has been shaped over the years by the crashing waves of the surrounding sea. After photographing the views of the temple exterior and the unusual rock formations, drive to nearby Mengwi for a romantic Balinese dinner.

On arrival make your way through the rice field along a path illuminated by flaming torches. The flickering lights lead you to a traditional Balinese pavilion that overlooks a small river and the surrounding rice paddies. Take a seat at the table and relax while the waiter brings the many dishes of a traditional rijsttafel. This elaborate meal, adapted by the Dutch colonial plantation owners, consists of flavourful Indonesian dishes accompanied by rice. To further complement the meal you will be served a bottle of chilled Tunjung Brut, a sparkling Balinese wine produced from Indonesian grapes in a Balinese vineyard.

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

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.

Take a scenic road trip in a classic VW Kuebelwagen (or a VW Safari vehicle) along small backroads and through remote villages up to Bangli. Here, visit Pura Kehen, one of the beautiful temples in Bali that is dedicated to the three gods of Brahma, Winsu and Shiwa. Then proceed north, along the slope of Agung volcano, the highest mountain on Bali.

Your journey continues through a breathtaking terrain of lush rice terraces and fertile fruit plantations to Tirta Gangga, a water temple and the former royal spring-fed bathing pools. Continue driving on a very narrow road, high above the sea, to travel around Mount Seraya. If the weather is clear Lombok, the neighboring island can be clearly seen.

After lunch at a restaurant with spectacular views over the Lombok Strait, continue driving south along the eastern coast with its beaches of black lava sand and return to your hotel.

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

This fascinating tour highlights on landscape of Bali with its famous spectacular rice terrace views. We take you to explore Bali through back roads of small villages of Pejaten to see traditional tile home industry. Drive up to Tegal Linggah village to reach the highly venerated temple of Batukaru. Situated on the slope of Mount Batukaru, amidst the serenity of the tropical rain forest, this ancient temple is regarded as one of the Island's most sacred. Afterwards visit the colourful fruit and flower market at Candi Kuning and the 17th century Ulun Danu water temple on the shore of Lake Beratan.

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.

You'll be collected from your hotel by a classic VW Kublewagon and driven south to Uluwatu, home of some of Bali's best coastline and hidden beaches. Cruising along the coastal roads with the top-down stop to visit Pandawa Beach also known as a secret beach with white sands. Our next stop is Karma Kandara hotel where you will enjoy a 1-hour Balinese massage at the Karma Spa followed by lunch at Karma Beach.

After lunch, continue to drive up the west coast until we reach Padang Padang Beach where a number of stairs lead down through the cliff to a beautiful beach set within a small cove. It is a popular spot for surfers and a great spot to watch the surf. There are also a number of monkeys who call this beach home. After the shortstop, continue up the coast to Jimbaran. Here you'll step aboard a private boat, for a relaxing 2-hour sunset cruise. Sit back and soak up the beautiful scenery, before joining the captain at sundown for a traditional Balinese blessing ceremony.

Following your cruise, you may wish to enjoy dinner at Belmond Jimbaran Puri Bali or at a local seafood restaurant before being transferred back to your hotel.