Tour Overview
| Duration | 8 Days / 7 Nights |
|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia — Bali |
| Destinations | Sanur → Ubud → Lovina → Sanur |
| Highlights | Dolphin watching, temples, rice terraces, hot springs, beaches |
| Tour Type | Private Tour — Perfect first-time Bali experience |
| Price | From US$550 per person (boutique hotels, private car with driver) |
Data source: cilitravel.com — popular “Dolphins & Gods” and “Perfect Loop” combination
Day 1: Arrive Bali — Sanur
- Airport pickup, transfer to Sanur beachfront hotel (25 minutes)
- Evening: Sanur Beach Walk — 5km promenade, sunset seafood dinner on the beach
Overnight in Sanur.
Day 2: South Bali — Uluwatu & Jimbaran
- Uluwatu Temple — Cliff-perched sea temple at 70m above the Indian Ocean. Watch surfers ride legendary breaks at Uluwatu Beach far below. Beware the mischievous temple monkeys!
- Padang Padang Beach — Hidden cove accessed through a narrow rock passage, golden sand, clear water. Featured in the movie “Eat Pray Love”
- Kecak Fire Dance at Sunset — Hypnotic monkey chant performance as the sun sinks into the ocean
- Jimbaran Seafood Dinner — Tables on the sand, fresh grilled lobster and snapper, candlelit toes-in-sand dining
Overnight in Sanur.
Day 3: Sanur to Ubud — Highlands & Art
- Batuan Temple — 1,000-year-old village temple with exquisite split-gate architecture and intricate sandstone carvings telling Hindu epic stories
- Tegenungan Waterfall — Powerful 25m cascade with a natural swimming pool at the base. 150 steps down through tropical forest — refreshing swim reward
- Celuk Village — Bali’s silver-smithing center. Watch artisans create intricate filigree jewelry using traditional hand tools, techniques passed down for generations
- Arrive Ubud — check into your hotel surrounded by rice paddies
- Ubud Art Market — Evening browsing of silk scarves, handmade woven bags, wood carvings, paintings
Overnight in Ubud.
Day 4: Ubud — Temples, Rice Terraces & Sacred Forest
- Tegallalang Rice Terraces — Walk through the iconic emerald terraces, learn about the subak irrigation system
- Tirta Empul Holy Water Temple — Observe purification rituals in the sacred springs
- Gunung Kawi — 11th-century royal tombs carved into 7m-high rock face niches in a lush river valley. 270 steps down through terraced rice fields to reach this hidden archaeological wonder
- Sacred Monkey Forest — Banyan trees, moss-covered temples, 700 long-tailed macaques
- Evening: Optional Legong dance performance at Ubud Palace
Overnight in Ubud.
Day 5: Ubud to Munduk — Waterfalls & Highlands
- Ulun Danu Beratan Temple — The “floating temple” on Lake Beratan (1,200m), serene and misty in the morning light
- Munduk Waterfall Trek — Gentle 2-hour hike through clove and coffee plantations to three waterfalls: Red Coral (25m), Golden Valley (15m), and Melanting (20m). Swim in the crystal-clear pools
- Munduk Village — Stay in a traditional highland village (800m elevation). Cool mountain air, Dutch colonial-era architecture, panoramic views over North Bali’s coastline
- Evening: Visit a local coffee plantation — taste luwak coffee (civet cat coffee), ginger tea, and Balinese cocoa
Overnight in Munduk.
Day 6: Lovina — Dolphins at Dawn
- Early Morning Dolphin Watching — 5:30am departure on a traditional jukung outrigger boat. As the sun rises over the Java Sea, pods of spinner dolphins emerge, leaping and spinning through the golden water. Near-guaranteed sightings (95%+ success rate)
- Banjar Hot Springs — Natural volcanic hot springs (38°C) in a tropical garden. Eight carved stone dragon spouts pour sulfur-rich mineral water into three pools. Soak your muscles in this Balinese wellness ritual
- Brahma Vihara Arama Buddhist Monastery — Bali’s largest Buddhist monastery, a serene golden complex with meditation rooms and stunning views over Lovina Bay. Completely off the tourist trail — you’ll likely have it to yourself
- Afternoon: Lovina Beach — Bali’s only black sand beach, formed from volcanic minerals. Calm waters perfect for swimming. Sunset at a beachfront bar
Overnight in Lovina.
Day 7: Lovina to Sanur — Scenic Return Journey
- Gitgit Waterfall — Bali’s tallest accessible waterfall (40m), surrounded by lush rainforest. Walk through coffee and clove plantations to reach the powerful cascade
- Jatiluwih Rice Terraces — UNESCO World Heritage site, Bali’s vastest rice terraces (600+ hectares) with Mount Batukaru dominating the backdrop. Walk the 2km trail through endless green waves — this is rice farming on a monumental scale
- Scenic drive back to Sanur through central Bali
- Afternoon at leisure — last beach time, souvenir shopping at Sanur market
- Farewell dinner at a beachfront restaurant
Overnight in Sanur.
Day 8: Departure
Transfer to Ngurah Rai Airport (DPS). Depart with memories of dolphins dancing at dawn and emerald rice terraces stretching to the horizon.
What’s Included
- 7 nights (beachfront + rice paddy view + highland boutique hotels)
- Private A/C car with English-speaking driver throughout
- 7 breakfasts + 2 lunches
- Dolphin watching boat trip, hot springs entrance, all temple fees
- All transfers and parking fees
