- ✓ Snorkel with tropical fish from world famous Menjangan island
- ✓ Visit the volcanic sand beaches of Amed
- ✓ Cycle through Indonesia’s iconic emerald rice terraces
- ✓ Lear about local life at the picturesque temples and gardens of Tirtagangga
Starting in Bali’s green heart, peddle past tumbling rice fields, explore the vast hilltop village of Munduk, snorkel through colourful coral reefs, before continuing onto the lush water palace, The adventure ends in Sanur, where you can take some surfing lessons, build sand-castles or take a splash in the pool. This itinerary gives you the best blend of culture, adventure and chill-out time.
Day 1 - Arrive in Denpasar & travel to Ubud
You’ll be met on arrival at Denpasar airport and transferred to Ubud - which is a drive of around one hour. Ubud is Bali’s cultural heart, surrounded by lush rice terraces, traditional villages and jungle, with plenty of opportunities to experience local life, art and Balinese traditions.
It’s a buzzy town and once you’ve settled in to your hotel head out to explore the small streets lined with warungs, art studios, bohemian bars and coffee shops.
Day 2 - Bike tour through the paddies & villages
Today you’ll head out on a cycling tour with a local guide, passing rice fields and artisan villages. You have the option to stop in Pejeng and join the car to the home base, or continue on till the base camp. The home base is the cycling owner’s own family house where a Balinese lunch is prepared in their garden.
You’ll be staying in a traditional Balinese-style hotel just outside of the centre, as this way you can really enjoy the surrounding views of the tumbling rice paddies.
Day 3 - Free time to explore Ubud
Today is yours to explore at your own pace. You could visit a traditional village to get a glimpse into local life, visit a rural temple and cross into an area covered with rice fields that tumble down the hillside. At the bottom of the valley, spot the mystical royal tombs lie hidden amongst the cliffs.
Day 4 - Transfer to Munduk
Today, you’ll leave Ubud behind and head inland. You’ll be collected by a private car and transferred to Munduk, roughly 3 hours away. Discover a breezy highland world of misty mountains, forest waterfalls and serene temple lakes in Munduk, a hilltop retreat with heaps of local character. Trek through the valleys and orchards, soak up the gorgeous views and suck in the cool mountain air. Follow scenic trails through vanilla, coffee and clove plantations to glimmering lakes and visit island temples in the hills.
Day 5 - Munduk Plantation Walk
Today you'll head out with a local guide who will take you on an expedition through fruit plantations and rice terraces to learn about the produce grown here, from how a pineapple grows to the taste of sweet vanilla. On this 3 hour walk, you and the family can search for the different plants and fruits – matching them to the booklet included in your welcome pack.
Day 6 - Transfer to Pemuteran
Today, you’ll be picked up by your private driver and transferred to the beautiful village of Pemuteran, around 1.5 hours journey. Snorkel through colourful coral reefs, swim in azure waters and trek through lush jungle. You’ll stay in a family-friendly resort in Pemuteran, a fishing village on the north-west coast of Bali.
Day 7 - Snorkelling over coral reefs
Today you’ll take a boat trip to tiny Menjangan Island with its sapphire blue sea and beautiful coral reefs. Divers come here from all over the world, but you don’t need to go diving to enjoy the underwater world – a mask, snorkel and fins will get you close enough to the brightly coloured fish that swim just below the surface. The rest of your time here is entirely your own.
Day 8 - Monkeys & Birds in Bali Barat National Park
The rest of your time here is entirely your own. The Bali Barat National Park in the north-western tip of Bali is a great destination for trekking through the jungle forest to spot monkeys and tropical birds in their natural habitat.
Day 9 - Transfer to Amed
From here, a private car will take you and your family to Amed, roughly 3.5 hours away. You’ll sleep in a cosy hotel right by the beach, accessible from the hotels lush gardens. The beach here is not the most pristine or beautiful in Bali, but with a great snorkelling spot and lush coral reef right at your doorstep – you can’t go wrong.
Day 10 - The Water Palace
Tirtigangga is a 20th-century water palace, surrounded by spectacular mountain peaks and green rice terraces. Today your family will get a real insight into the different cultures here. You will all learn to make your own sacrifices and can participate in a real temple ritual. On arriving at the palace, you’ll be welcomed with sarong clothing for the girls and a headdress for the boys. Once dressed and looking the part, you’ll get creative using palm leaves and other brightly coloured flowers, rice and fragrant herbs to make your baskets.
Your local guide will educate you and your family on the offerings, rituals and traditional practices here in the water palace. You’ll take a seat in the temple and if your family are up for it, say the prayer together with your guide, swinging the fragrant incense sticks in the air, followed by a sip of holy water. The tour here also includes a delicious lunch, after which you’ll be brought back to your hotel.
Day 11 - Free time in Amed
Today is free for you to do as you all please. You can spend the day chilling by the pool at your hotel, or head to the lava sand beach where you can walk straight into the water and see who can spot the colourful parrot fish first. In the evening you can enjoy the sunset behind the palm trees with a cocktail (or mocktail!) in your hands.
Day 12 - Arrive in Sanur
Today you’ll head to the postcard-perfect beaches of Sanur. Your boutique hotel is located in the centre, a place for you to relax and find peace and quiet… well, as much as you can get with the family! Once you’ve checked into your room, take a walk along the promenade, it’s the ideal spot to go for an afternoon walk and families love it here due to the easy walk along the beach path, even for the youngest of children. If walking is not for you, rent your own set of wheels and cycle along the beach; a great way to see the stunning views of the sea.
Day 13 - Enjoy family time in Sanur
Today is yours to do as you please. While you feel the first rays of sunshine on your skin, breakfast is served with fresh fruit and pancakes. Over the next two days, laze by the pool or sink into the sandy beach as the kids jump into the waves and play in the sand. If you prefer to explore the area, you can walk into the town and visit the many shops and grab some souvenirs. You’ll find a mix of tasty restaurants and bars to grab some dinner before returning to your hotel.
Day 14 - Surfing the waves of Sanur
For those aged 10 years and up, you’ll be heading out on a surfing trip today. You’ll be picked up and transported to nearby Legian beach where you can have a 2-hour surf lesson, run by Soul Surf Project Bali, a non-profit organisation set up to help local children from disadvantaged backgrounds. For the younger ones or those not feeling as daring, you can watch from the comfort of your beach towel and admire the beautiful stretch of sand to relax on.
Day 15 - Depart Indonesia
Take a final dip in the pool and stroll along the beach. At the end of your family holiday, you’ll be transferred to the airport, a short 30 minute drive away to begin your journey home.
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