Experience authentic Bali by watching traditional Barong dancing, batik making and the hand-crafting of exquisite jewelry, all seen from an insider’s point of view. Bali’s captivating natural beauty will be center stage much of the time, especially in the countryside, where you will visit farms that rely on techniques that date to the 9th century. To enhance your appreciation for the natural world, you will stroll through a bird park unlike any other. Visiting a culture park will add more texture to your understanding of Balinese life.
DAY 1
After disembarking the cruise ship in Benoa Port, you will meet the guide and drive to the southern part of Bali to visit Garuda Wisnu Kencana. This cultural park is a Balinese landmark whose main attraction is a gigantic copper statue of Garuda Wisnu, the Vishnu lord. Being one of the world’s largest statues, it looks absolutely stunning rising above the landscape.
In Hindu mythology, Lord Wisnu is seen as the protector of the universe, while his trusted companion – the mighty eagle-like Garuda – represents loyalty and selfless devotion. The Garuda is also the national emblem of Indonesia and represents freedom.
After lunch at Jendela Bali restaurant, which is located within the park, you will transfer to your hotel. Check in is 3:00pm. Although every effort will be made to have rooms available beforehand, this cannot be guaranteed. If your room is not ready when you arrive, you may temporarily store luggage at the reception desk.
The remainder of the day will be at your leisure to do as you please. You may simply settle in and enjoy the amenities of the hotel or see some of the local sites on your own. Dinner will be on your own.
DAY 2
Following breakfast at the hotel, the day will be spent discovering the fascinating and vibrant culture of Bali. You will first stop to watch a theatrical Balinese Barong dance performance that tells a story of the fight of good versus evil.
Continuing on, you will travel to a traditional Balinese house compound. The Balinese home is often viewed as a living organism. Much like a human being, it has a head (the ancestral shrine), arms (the sleeping quarters and living room) and legs and feet (the kitchen and rice granaries.) This up-close look into the compound will give you an authentic glimpse into Balinese life.
You will then travel by coach to Celuk Village, which is known for its silversmiths and goldsmiths. The jewelry produced in the village is revered for its intricate designs and fine craftsmanship.
At Bali Bird Park, you will find the largest collection of Indonesian birds in the world, as well as many species indigenous to Africa and South America. The thousands of the birds there are showcased in natural habitats, in spacious walk-in aviaries and roaming freely throughout the park. The park’s remarkable display of tropical plants and trees attracts a significant butterfly population.
Following lunch in the park, you will visit a workshop where batik clothing is produced. Batik is the technique of dying the fabrics to create designs that typically reflect nature, although geometric patterns are also popular. It is a fascinating process and this behind-the-scenes opportunity to see it firsthand will be eye-opening.
Later, you will return to the hotel for the evening with dinner on your own.
DAY 3
Following breakfast at the hotel, you will settle in for a leisurely drive into the countryside to Jatiluwih, a farming area with beautiful rice terraces.
For most Balinese, agriculture is their livelihood. Villages are centered around or near rice fields and farmers typically join a subak, a cooperative water management system of canals and weirs that dates to the 9th century. Subaks are so unique and important to Bali that UNESCO lists them as a World Cultural Heritage. As you travel through these verdant farming communities, you will no doubt be in awe of the cascading terraces of rice fields.
After viewing the rice terraces, you will proceed to Bedugul, a mountain resort area whose elevation ensures mild cooler weather. There, you will tour the Ulun Danu temple or Pura Bratan, a major Shivaite water temple. These sorts of water temples serve the entire region in the outflow area, with many smaller water temples downstream that are specific to individual subaks. Nearby Lake Bratan is known as the Lake of Holy Mountain due to the fertility of the surrounding area.
Following the exploration of Ulun Danu temple, you will enjoy lunch at a restaurant and then return to the hotel. The remainder of the day will be at your leisure with dinner on your own.
DAY 4
Following breakfast at the hotel and check out, you will transfer to Ngurah Rai International Airport based on your flight details. Hotel check out is at 12:00pm. Should your flight departs late in the day, luggage storage is available at the hotel until the transfer time.
Land Program Details Step by Step
• The order of sites visited may vary to avoid congestion. All program timings are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change.
• Itineraries with the up-to-date details will be issued when you are emailed your final cruise documents 21 days prior to sailing. You will then receive a final itinerary from our ground operator with a Welcome Letter upon arrival or at your hotel. Please review the letter and your final itinerary carefully for further amendments.
• The hotels used for your land program will be the hotels listed in this document unless you have been advised otherwise in advance of the land program start date.
• A departure transfer is not included if you leave before the last day of the program.
Day 1
9:45am Disembark the ship in Benoa
10:00am Depart to GWK culture park
11:00am Explore the culture park
11:45am Lunch at Jendela Bali
12:45pm Drive to the hotel
2:00pm Arrive at the hotel and check in
Overnight at Andaz Bali or similar hotel
Day 2
AM Breakfast at the hotel
9:00am Depart for Barong dance venue
9:30am Watch Barong dance performance
10:30am Depart for Balinese house compound
10:45am Visit Balinese house compound
11:15am Drive to Celuk Village
11:30am Visit Celuk Village
12:00pm Drive to Bali Bird Park
12:10pm Visit the park and lunch
2:10pm Drive to batik factory
2:30pm Visit batik factory
3:00pm Depart for the hotel
3:30pm Arrive at the hotel
Overnight at Andaz Bali or similar hotel
Day 3
AM Breakfast at the hotel
9:00am Travel to Jatiluwih rice terrace
11:00am Explore the rice field and enjoy the scenery
11:45am Travel to Ulun Danu temple
12:30pm Explore the temple complex
1:00pm Travel to a nearby restaurant
1:30pm Lunch at the restaurant
2:30pm Travel back to the hotel
4:15pm Arrive at the hotel
Overnight at Andaz Bali or similar hotel
Day 4
AM Breakfast at the hotel
12:00pm Hotel check out
Transfer to the Ngurah Rai International Airport based on your flight details.
For guests with later flights, luggage storage will be available at the hotel.
Extra Nights:
• All extra nights booked through the cruise line are confirmed at the same hotel used on the LAST NIGHT of your program.
• When you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be transferred to the airport per the flight details provided. Check-out time is 12:00pm (subject to change). Meals other than breakfast are on your own after Day 4 of your program.
Transfers: Guests booking their flights independently are required to ensure that the cruise line has their most up-to-date flight details so that transfers to the airport can be arranged. If flight details are not received 14 days before your cruise start date, transfers will not be arranged.
If you book extra nights on your own or your flight is not on the last day of the program, transfers are not included.
If your flight departs late in the day, you may wish to book an extra night so that you have occupation of your room until your departure. You will be asked to vacate your room by 12:00pm. Day rooms can only be purchased directly through the hotel.
Expected Weather
26-33 degrees Celsius; 79-91 degrees Fahrenheit.
What to Bring
Casual comfortable clothes, good walking shoes, a hat, insect repellant and sunscreen.
Local Currency
Indonesia Rupiah (IDR). U.S. dollars are widely accepted.
Electricity
220V. We suggest bringing your own travel adaptor for electronic devices.
Documents and Visa Requirements
A valid passport is required. Most nationalities (including U.S and Canada) will be required to secure an Indonesia Electronic Visa on Arrival (e-VOA) prior to entry into the country. Please consult your local embassy for visa requirements.
Hotel
Andaz Bali
Jalan Danau Tamblingan 89A, Sanur, Bali, 80228, Indonesia
Phone: +62 361 3201234
*We will only source different hotels in unforeseen situations. If a different hotel is required, it will be of equal ratings and standards, and you will be notified of the change. If you are not notified of changes before your departure, then you will be staying at the hotel listed in this program.
Program Includes for guests
• 3 nights at Andaz Bali or a similar hotel
• Transfers
• All touring and entrances per the program itinerary
• Breakfast daily
• 3 lunches with beverages, 1 bottle mineral water, 1 small beer or soft drink and coffee/tea
• Mineral water in the bus during tour
Please Note: Guests booking their own flights independently of the cruise line are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated arrival information, so your transfer can be arranged. If you book additional nights independently of the cruise line, an arrival transfer is not provided. If we do not receive flight details a minimum of 14 days in advance, transfers will not be provided.
Program Excludes for guests
• Gratuities to drivers and guides
• Meals and beverages other than those stated in the itinerary
• Required visa fees
• Hotel incidentals including mini bar and room service
Please note: Land programs that encompass multiple days ashore customarily include extensive and prolonged activity, while those of shorter durations typically have more moderate activity levels. However, each program varies, and participants should be prepared to negotiate a mixture of surfaces which may include inclines, cobblestones, sand, gravel and natural paths. There may also be a need to climb steps or stairs on occasion. Guests who utilize a wheelchair and those with mobility concerns are advised to check with the cruise line in advance to see if any portion of the tour program may not be considered suitable for their individual situation.
All land programs are capacity controlled and subject to availability. Programs falling under the minimum number of required participants are subject to cancellation. Pricing listed is also subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases for transportation, land arrangements or currency fluctuations. Once purchased, pricing is guaranteed and not subject to change.
Land programs must be purchased no later than 60 days prior to your sail date. Cancellations made within 60 days or less prior to the sail date are subject to 100% cancellation penalty. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program.
