Bali Island Journey
This 4-day tour starts in Denpasar and finishes back there, offering a rich taste of Bali’s culture and natural beauty. You’ll explore Ubud’s artistic heart with a Balinese batik class and a visit to the ARMA Museum, followed by stunning rice terraces at Tegalalang. Expect to wander through the vibrant Ubud art market and the lively monkey forest. A highlight is the sacred village with its 12 holy fountains, where you’ll experience a traditional water blessing and meet a temple guardian for a unique palm reading. The pace is relaxed, blending hands-on crafts, cultural insights, and scenic moments perfectly.
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Tour Overview
Duration
4 daysHotel Rating
4 star hotelsStarts
DenpasarEnds
Kecamatan Denpasar UtaraMinimum Age
No minimum ageMaximum Age
Tours have upper age limits for several reasons, such as but not limited to: tour pace, activity level, and accommodation standards. If you fall outside of this age limit, we do have lots of other tours in Indonesia that are suitable for all ages!
Arrival Transfer
YesDeparture Transfer
YesTour Guide
Yes - English speaking guide.Country
IndonesiaPassengers
€978.75
Tour Style
Group Size
Min 1 / Max Private Tour
Trip Type
Private Tours
Range
On this tour, you won't be joined by other travellers, and will just be travelling with your booking party. Some transportation & sightseeing may be shared, check the Inclusions for more information.
Guiding Style
This tour includes scheduled sightseeing with expert guides in key destinations as per the Inclusions, as well as transportation (either with a driver or public transport), plus of course your accommodation. There is no single tour guide or tour leader throughout the trip. You’ll have support where it counts, and more freedom in between. Our cruise tours also fall into this category where you will be looked after by a crew. For more information, check the Inclusions of this tour.
Tour Pace
A balanced pace, with a mix of free time and visits to multiple locations, allowing for both relaxation and exploration. Generally doesn't visit more than one or two destinations per day.
Physical Rating
A moderate amount of walking is required during sightseeing, with some free time, offering a balance between activity and relaxation. As a general rule, you should be able to walk 2-kilometres without stopping.
Tour Guide
Yes - English speaking guide.Group Size
Min 1 / Max Private TourRange
On this tour, you won't be joined by other travellers, and will just be travelling with your booking party. Some transportation & sightseeing may be shared, check the Inclusions for more information.
Guiding Style
This tour includes scheduled sightseeing with expert guides in key destinations as per the Inclusions, as well as transportation (either with a driver or public transport), plus of course your accommodation. There is no single tour guide or tour leader throughout the trip. You’ll have support where it counts, and more freedom in between. Our cruise tours also fall into this category where you will be looked after by a crew. For more information, check the Inclusions of this tour.
Tour Pace
A balanced pace, with a mix of free time and visits to multiple locations, allowing for both relaxation and exploration. Generally doesn't visit more than one or two destinations per day.
Physical Rating
A moderate amount of walking is required during sightseeing, with some free time, offering a balance between activity and relaxation. As a general rule, you should be able to walk 2-kilometres without stopping.
Trip Type
Private ToursTour Highlights
Included
Not Included
Itinerary
Day 1 - Denpasar - Ubud
On arrival around noon, meet your driver in the hotel lobby for a transfer to Ubud. After checking in to your hotel, join a Balinese batik class in the afternoon. You will learn about the distinctive features, motifs, techniques and history of Balinese batik, including how its patterns differ from other styles. This hands-on experience lasts approximately two hours. Following the class, you have the remainder of the afternoon at your leisure. Please note, to participate in this activity, we recommend arriving before midday or booking an additional night in Ubud. Overnight in Ubud.
Day 2 - Ubud
After a leisurely breakfast at your hotel, meet your driver in the lobby to begin a day immersed in Balinese art and culture. Your first stop is the ARMA Museum, where Agung Rai, the museum’s founder, will personally guide you through its remarkable collection. This tour offers a chance to experience the island’s awakening through its colours, sounds and serene atmosphere. Following lunch at a local restaurant, we continue to the stunning Tegalalang rice terraces, celebrated for their natural beauty and intricate design. From there, enjoy a scenic drive through Petulu to the heart of Ubud, where you visit the Ubud Palace. This historic residence of the Royal Family also serves as a venue for traditional Balinese dances in the evening, including the Legong and Barong performances. Adjacent to the palace is the bustling Ubud Art Market, where you can browse a wide range of local handicrafts and textiles. Before returning to your hotel, we pay a brief visit to the Monkey Forest, home to a lively population of long-tailed macaques. Overnight in Ubud.
Day 3 - Ubud
After breakfast, we visit a traditional Balinese village at the heart of the island, home to a temple with 12 sacred fountains. This temple is highly revered by locals and especially busy during the full moon. The 12 spouts are used by worshippers for purification. A temple guardian will accompany us, sharing insights about the unique features of the site before guiding you through a water blessing ritual, where you immerse your head and body in the sacred water. Following this, you will meet a Pemangku—a temple guardian, healer and fortune teller—who will demonstrate an ancient Balinese palm reading technique that reveals aspects of your character and destiny. In the afternoon, we return to your hotel, leaving the rest of the day free for you to relax at your leisure.
Day 4 - Ubud - Kecamatan Denpasar Utara
After breakfast at the hotel, meet your driver at the arranged time for your transfer to Denpasar International Airport to continue with your onward travel plans.
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Extras and add-ons
If you'd like to add extras or add-ons to your booking, you can do this easily during checkout. Just review the available options and select any additional services or upgrades you'd like before completing your purchase.
Hotels
The hotels listed below are examples which we frequently use on this tour. Alternative hotels of a similar standard may be used instead.
Prices & Dates
'Double/Twin' prices are per person when there are 2 people on the same booking sharing a room. 'Single' prices are applicable to anyone wanting the privacy of their own room. 'Triple' prices (if available) are per person when there are 3 people on the same booking sharing a room.
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