Introduction

Travel About Bali’s  five day island tour take you along “The Roads Less Traveled “All suggested itineraries are totally flexible. We recommend the destinations and the towns and villages for overnight stops but you can alter these each day depending on your interests.

All tours are for a minimum of two adults to a maximum of four persons (adults and children) per four wheel drive vehicle. Your guide Wayan Sueta is from the village of Taman just outside Ubud and has excellent knowledge of the Islands history, culture and natural environment. Wayan speaks fluent English and will do all that he can to ensure a memorable and enjoyable experience for you.

Tour fees quoted do not include

• Any accommodation costs~ Food or beverages
• Personal expenses
• Snorkeling equipment or boat charges should you decide to include any off shore excursions during your tour

Day one

Pick up from your hotel, we head slightly inland to Jatiluwih village known around the world for the spectacular rice terrace views. We then travel into the rain forest at the foot of Mt Batukaru. After enjoying the rain forest we drive to the village of Tabanan a stopping for lunch along the way at one of the many Warungs. Our journey then turns west to Balian beach a very rocky beach but well know for good surf. Our first night is in Medewi beach where you will enjoy the sunset by Rambutsiwi temple overlooking the sea but surrounded by rice paddies. The temple was built in the 16th century by a Javanese Hindu priest Dang Hyang Nirartha.

Day two

Depart from Medewi beach after breakfast following the main west coast road. Enjoy the rice terraces that grow right up to the sea line. We make a brief detour to Perancak a small village just south of Negara by the mouth of the river were you will see many uniquely shaped and highly decorated fishing boats. We then join the main road and visit Palasari well known for having the largest Catholic Church in Eastern Indonesia. After Palasari we drive to Pemuteran stopping briefly to visit the tomb of Jayaprana and Layonsari the Balinese version of Romeo and Juliet. The overnight stop is in Pemuteran.

Day Three

After breakfast we can make an excursion to Menjangan for some great snorkeling (if this interests you). We then drive to Seririt and on to Banjar hot springs were you can take a dip in the warm mineral water pools followed by a brief walk to the nearby Buddhist monastery. The town of Lovina is our overnight destination, Lovina has exquisite beaches and the atmosphere is relaxed and pace slow. The night life focus’s on eating especially seafood also lots of bargain shopping with prices much lower than Kuta and Denpasar. The shimmering waters and black sands make Lovina twilights simply stunning.

Day Four

In the morning you usually see the dolphins frolicking close to shore. You can spend a half day at leisure in Lovina enjoying the sites, swimming, taking a boat ride, shopping or just relaxing. After an early lunch we drive to Singaraja the former capital of Bali where we will take a walk and drive around the town before heading to our over night stop in Amed. Stopping along the way in Tulamben known for its great snorkeling at the USS Liberty ship that sunk in 1942.

Day Five

After breakfast depart Amed and follow the coast to Seraya then on to the Ujung Water Palace built in 1919. The palace has recently been restored, we then visit Candi Dasa. Candi Dasa has some excellent restaurants, beautiful scenery, historic temples and interesting and usual shops. After a walk around Candi Dasa we commence our return journey back to your hotel stopping along the way a small fishing villages and attractions depending on the location of your accommodation .

Tour Cost

2 pax $95 AUD p/day
3 pax $130 AUD p/day
4 pax $145 AUD p/day

Tour includes guide, vehicle, park entrance fees (unless specified), temple donations, sashes and sarongs (unless specified)  (all tour bookings require a minimum of 2 people up to a maximum of  4 people per car).