Bali Challenge
For the active traveler, this tour includes ricefield and farmlands trekking, a volcano climb, river rafting, elephant ride, cycling and lots of diving. For those with less time, or who want more downtime, an abbreviated version of the itinerary can be arranged. Or, add any of these activities to an itinerary that also focuses on sightseeing and culture. For the Tulamben diving portion of the itinerary there may be a supplement for a private boat.
Day 1 Transfer from the airport to Mimpi Tulamben Hotel in Tulamben. Three nights accommodations.
Day 2 This morning you'll have two coral wall and drop-off dives. This afternoon or evening you'll have two dives at the Liberty shipwreck. Equipment is included.
Day 3 This morning you'll dive Amed / Jemeluk. Equipment and boat are included. Afternoon at leisure.
Day 4 Transfer from Tulamben to your hotel in Ubud. Sightseeing along the way includes the Palace of Karangasem, Tirta Gangga Water Garden, Tenganan traditional village, Kusamba fishing village, the Bat Cave temple and the ikat (traditional weaving) factory at Sidemen village. Four nights accommodations in Ubud.
Day 5 Depart your hotel in the very early morning hours, to climb Mt. Batur volcano, with a private volcano guide. Reach the summit in time to see the sunrise (weather permitting). Return to Ubud in the late morning. Afternoon at leisure.
Day 6 Today's adventure is a rafting excursion on the Ayung River plus a half hour elephant ride, including lunch. In the evening attend a performance of the primitive kecak dance.
Day 7 Today's Kintamani/Batur Trail cycling excursion is mainly downhill on back roads through the scenic countryside northeast of Ubud. Private transfers are included, but the cycling is non-private.
Day 8 Today's excursion begins with a stop at the spice, fruit and flower market at Candi Kuning and Ulun Danu temple on Lake Beratan. Continue to Munduk village where you'll start your two hour trek through farmlands and local farm gardens. You'll see coffee, cloves, cocoa and other local produce, as well as two natural waterfalls. (A cooking less can be added at Munduk village for an additional fee.) Following your trek you'll stop at Pulaki monkey temple before continuing to Pemuteran in the northwest of Bali. Three nights accommodations.
Day 9 Today you will have two dives at Menjangan Island, including lunch and dive equipment. Afternoon at leisure.
Day 10 This morning you'll take a guided hike in Barat National Park. The afternoon is at leisure. Lunch is included.
Day 11 This morning you'll hike the rice terraces at Jatiluwih. Transfer to the airport or most other areas of Bali.
Per person prices through March, 2024, include: accommodations, hotel tax and service, daily American breakfast, lunches per itinerary, dive equipment and private boat for dive excursions, private sightseeing per itinerary and private transfers per itinerary:
- From $2,240 Moderate accommodations
- From $2,380 Superior class accommodations
- From $2,815 Deluxe accommodations
- From $3,085 Deluxe boutique accommodations
Moderate: Patio room at Mimpi Tulamben + deluxe Raja room at Tjampuhan Hotel in Ubud + deluxe studio at Tamansari in Pemuteran
Superior: Deluxe cottage at Mimpi Tulamben + premier deluxe room at Ubud Village Hotel + grand deluxe bungalow at Tamansari in Pemuteran
Deluxe: Ocean view cottage at Mimpi Tulamben + suite room at Komaneka Resort Monkey Forest Road in Ubud + ocean front suite at Tamansari in Pemuteran
Deluxe boutique: Ocean view cottage at Mimpi Tulamben + terrace room at Uma by Como Ubud + ocean front suite at Tamansari in Pemuteran.
Other hotels and/or room categories are also available. Categories may be mixed and matched. Prices will be adjusted accordingly. Snorkeling may be substituted for diving, at a reduced cost.
Prices are per person, based on two people traveling together on a double occupancy basis. Reduced rates are available for groups of five or more people. Prices are based upon a cash discount. Prices are approximate and are subject to change until arrangements have been confirmed. Prices are quoted and payable in U.S. dollars. Seasonal surcharges apply during high season.
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