Exotic Bali

5N/6D

Day 01:  Bali Airport – The Southern Pearl of Bali  & Uluwatu Tour (L)
Upon arrival at Ngurah Rai airport Bali, you will be met by our representative in Bali. Start your journey into this Hindu island kingdom by driving past the massive Gatotkacha & the Bheema statues at centre roundabouts in the city. These great heroes from the Mahabharata are guardians of the city maintaining the balance and protection of the island.  Lunch at local restaurant.  After lunch visit  GWK, Mandala Garuda Wisnu Kencana, (GWK) is a private cultural park on the Bukit Badung at the southern end of the island of Bali in Indonesia. Bukit is a limestone plateau with Uluwatu to the west and Nusa Dua to the east. It is devoted to the Hindu god Vishnu, and his mount, Garuda, the mythical bird who is his companion. The Statue depicts Vishnu riding the Garuda. Currently, the statue of Vishnu is 23 m high, and will attain 146 meters when completed will be the largest statue in the world.  Proceed to Padang-Padang & Padang  Suluban Beach (Blue Point), Be amazed by the beauty of white sand on this beautiful beach. This beach has gained recent importance due to  filming of “ Eat, Pray, Love. And is also getting popular as Julia Robert beach. Coral cliffs along the beach present a beautiful attraction along with its white sands, ideal for games, beach volleyball and numerous activities. Proceed to Uluwatu Temple. Uluwatu Temple (Pura Uluwatu) is one of Bali's nine key directional temples. Though a small temple was claimed to have existed beforehand, the structure was significantly expanded by a Javanese sage, Empu Kuturan in the 11th Century. Another sage from East Java, Dang Hyang Nirartha is credited for constructing the padmasana shrines and is claimed to have attained Moksha here. Even more remarkable than the temple itself is its location, perched on a steep cliff 70 metres above the roaring Indian ocean waves. There are more steep headlands on either side and sunsets over Uluwatu are a sight to behold. After tour, you will transfer to hotel for check in.

Day 02: Bali – Barong Kintamani & Cultural Tour (BL)
After breakfast visit Batu Bulan village.  Batubulan is home to a number of stone carvers. Divinities and demons carved from sandstone (Paras) decorate (and protect) houses and temples along the road that takes you from Denpasar. Batubulan also has excellent dance and theatrical performances such as Barong  & Keris Dance. Continued your trip to visit art village famous for gold, silver and wooden artifacts. An opportunity to see the local craftsmen at their work.  Continue your tour to Kintamani. The villages of Kintamani and Penelokan give a view of the active Mount Batur and its lake, seven miles in diameter and sixty feet deep, the caldera of Batur is pretty impressive. From Penelokan, a road lead to Kediasan on the shores of the lake where boats can be rented to cross over to Trunyan. Visit Tampak Siring Pura Tirta Empul is the temple of Tampak Siring, built around a legendary sacred spring known for the residence of Lord Indra. The temple and its two bathing places have been used by the Balinese for over 1000 years for good health and prosperity; the spring water has curative powers. Regular purification ceremonies take place here. Additionally, the people of Tampak Siring produce artistic bone and ivory carvings.  Elephant cave (Goa Gajah) Dating back to the 11th century, Goa Gajah is a cave temple believed to be built as a monastery. Two statues flank a demon head over the entrance, and a statue of Ganesha (Elephant God) sits inside the cave.  Return to your Hotel after your Tour

Day 03: Bedugul – Tanahlot Tour (BL)
After breakfast, visit Botanical Garden is a huge rain tropical garden located in plateau of Bedugul Bali Bedugul The mountain resort of Bedugul is well known for its golf course and Ulun Danu, a temple which seems to rise out of the lake to present itself beautifully. Boats, water skiing, and parasailing are among the many water sports available in this area.  Lunch at local restaurant in Pancung Village overlooking a magnificent view of rice terraces.  Later proceed to Tanah lot, one of Bali's most important sea temples, Tanah Lot temple is built atop a huge rock, surrounded by the sea. Build in the beginning of the 16th century; Tanah Lot's rituals include paying of homage to the guardian spirits of the sea. Poisonous sea snakes found in the little caves at the base of the rocky island are believed to guard the temple from evil spirits and intruders. Return to hotel.

Day 04: Besakih – Kertha Gosha Tour (BL)
Start your day with a visit tp  great Besakih Mother of Temple, Situated exactly half way up the slopes of Gunung Agung. Besakih is Bali’s most impressive temple in its austere simplicity and grandiosity.  Besakih was built in 8th century by the great priest from java” Rsi Markandeya” who traveled to Bali. The temple later has big complex of temple include family temple who add later by another great priest from java “ Dang Hyang Nirartha”. The main courtyard which welcome to every social caste called “ Plataran Agung” has three Throne called “Padmasana Tiga” symbolize of three Divine forces manifestations of GOD, Brahma, Wisnu and Siwa

Our next stop is Kertagosa court Justice, Located in the center of Klungkung Regency and about 40 km from Denpasar city. Kertagosa was built in 18th century when Bali ruled by Dynasty of King “Kresna Kepakisan”. This establishment was used as a Justice Court,a Place to discuss about the security problem, law and justice in Bali Kingdom. Kertagosa has 2 buildings: Bale kerta Gosa and Bale Kambang. “ Kambang”in Balinese language means float. Bale Kambang hall surrounded by the water pool called” Taman Gili”. The main attraction an also the unique of Kertagosa is the traditional paintings of “kamasan” style which located in their ceiling. The paintings were about the Hindus concepts of Karmapala and Reincarnation. The stories were told are called “tantri” and “Bima Swarga” . Later return to the hotel for overnight stay.

Day 05: Tanjung Benoa – Marine Activities (BL)
Tanjung Benoa is well known as the main water activities. Here you can enjoy fun filled activities such as parasailing, banana boat, Jet Ski, Rolling Donut, Flying Fish, Snorkeling, Scuba Diving,  Take a trip on a Glass Bottom boat to the crystal clear waters, feed the fishes , visit the turtle breeding farm and play around with the turtles. For the beach lover, Tanjung Benoa offers an escapade from the usual hustle and bustle of your daily routine.  The beach is safe for children and is a perfect Holiday choice for a family vacation.Lunch at local restaurant.  Evening return to your hotel for overnight stay. After Lunch, Spend visit the by lanes of Kuta and spend some time looking for souvenirs for your loved ones back home.

Day 06: Bali – Airport (B)
Free at leisure. Transfer to the airport for your next destination.

Includes:
Accommodation for 5 nights at your own choice hotel from list above, Breakfast at Hotels.
Round Trip Transfers.
5X Lunch during Sightseeing.
Full Day Tour as above specified itinerary.
English Speaking Local Guide
Entrance to Monuments ( One Visit )
Mineral water bottle during tour.

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