Bali Family Bliss
11 Days/10 Nights
Overview
To the uninitiated, Bali might seem just like another popular tourist destination, but for anyone who visits its shores, it is impossible not to be touched by certain magic from the 'Island of the Gods'. The predominantly Hindu Island, gives visitors the chance to have a unique and fascinating cultural experience, while still being able to partake in any number of exciting or relaxing activities, like surfing, golf, massage, and diving. Bali is an island paradise, with lush rice field terraces, stunning volcano and lake views and beautiful beaches, but it is often the warmth and friendliness of the Balinese people, that make any stay on the island so memorable.
Tour at a Glance
Day 1: Arrival in Bali / Overnight Ubud
Day 2: Rice Fields Trek and Dancing Class / Visit Monkey Forest / Overnight Ubud
Day 3: White Water Rafting on the Ayung River / Jumbo Wash the Elephants / Overnight Ubud
Day 4: Adventure Day in Tegalalang / Overnight Ubud
Day 5: Resort Activity / Firefly Conservation Journey with Pak Wayan / Overnight Ubud
Day 6: Turtle Release / Transfer to Nusa Dua / Overnight Nusa Dua
Day 7: Visit Waterbom / Overnight Nusa Dua
Day 8: Nusa Lembongan Cruise on Bali Hai / Overnight Nusa Dua
Day 9: South Bali Coast Surfing Lesson / Zero Waste Tour Program / Overnight Nusa Dua
Day 10: Resort Activity / Sunset over Uluwatu and Kecak Dance / Overnight Nusa Dua
Day 11: Departure
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Bali
Bali has developed into a sophisticated tourist destination offering some of the most exclusive, award winning, hotels, restaurants, and spas in the world, all of which are just a short drive from Bali's international airport.
After meeting with your English-speaking guide at the airport, you will be transferred to your hotel in Ubud area in an air-conditioned vehicle.
Meals included : None
Accommodation : The Westin Resort Ubud – Deluxe Garden View
Day 2: Rice Fields Trek and Dancing Class – Visit Monkey Forest
Begin the day with a short visit to a local fruit market with your knowledgeable Balinese guide who will introduce you to the exotic fruits of the region, where you will have the chance to sample some treats.
As you set foot on the trek, you will find a magnificent Balinese temple that serves as a spiritual anchor for the community’s rituals and ceremonies, paying homage to ancestors and underworld deities. This temple is located just next to a cemetery symbolizing the Balinese Hindu belief in the cyclical nature of life and death. Your guide will explain you the history of this sacred site, feeling the pulse of centuries-old traditions echoing through its halls.
Get ready to start your 1h trek through the lush rice fields and immerse yourself in their natural splendour. Along the way, your guide will be unveiling some insights and curiosities about the plants and flowers along your path.
At the beginning of the route, you will stop at a small local distillery, where you will step into the fascinating world of coconut wine production, also known as “tuak”. This sweet, mildly alcoholic drink holds a special place in the Balinese culture, often enjoyed during festive occasions and ceremonies. And of course, no visit would be complete without a taste of this local delicacy.
During your trek, you will also see and learn about the Subak system, a traditional irrigation system used in Bali for rice cultivation. Water is considered sacred in the Balinese culture, and the Subak system is believed to be governed by spiritual forces that ensure the prosperity and harmony of the community. In 2012, the Subak system in Bali was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its cultural significance and its sustainable agricultural practices, which have sustained rice cultivation on the island for over a thousand years.
Time for a short break at a tranquil Balinese gazebo, where you will enjoy a refreshing coconut with views to the beautiful rice paddies and the majestic Mount Agung in the background. Participate in a short hands-on kite-making workshop and, once your masterpiece is complete, you can take it to the open fields to experience the joy of flying your own kite.
The last part of the trek will take you to a local Dance School founded by Pak Jero, a multifaceted artist and guardian of Balinese traditions who not only teaches dance lessons to students in his community, but he is also a master shadow puppeteer and an esteemed Balinese priest. Share your lunch with Pak Jero and enjoy local Balinese cuisine next to a beautiful tableau adorned with local crafts and surrounded by the family temples.
After lunch, he will guide you through the history and cultural significance of Gamelan music, which is deeply rooted in the Balinese religious and ceremonial life. You will also have the opportunity to learn how to play this intricate and mesmerizing music.
Last but not least, engage in the graceful rhythms of Balinese dance under his expert tutelage to learn some steps, from the delicate hand gestures to the dynamic footwork. While you practice, you will be joined by aspiring dancers from his school for their daily class and together you will partake in a vibrant celebration of Balinese dance, creating a deeper appreciation for this beautiful art form.
The last stop today is Ubud Monkey Forest, a lush nature reserve and temple complex on the outskirts of Ubud. The forest is home to more than one hundred species of trees, several interesting temples, and hundreds of crab-eating macaque monkeys (*).
Approximate distance:
- Hotel to Blahbatuh Village: 7km / 30 minutes
- Blahbatuh Village to Monkey Forest: 10km / 30 minutes
- Monkey Forest to hotel: 8km / 30 minutes
Approximate duration of the visit:
- Rice Fields Trek and Dancing Class: 5 hours
- Monkey Forest: 1 hour
Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation : The Westin Resort Ubud – Deluxe Garden View
Day 3: White Water Rafting on the Ayung River – Jumbo Wash the Elephants
Today experience the thrill of white-water rafting on the Ayung River. The approximately two-hour long water adventure begins with a transfer to the start point followed by a safety and equipment briefing given by your expert instructor. It’s then headlong into the first set of thirty-three Class II & III rapids as you rush past untamed rainforest, towering gorges, and magnificent rice paddy terraces. All the while your professionally trained and experienced guide will call out instructions and safely navigate you and the Avon-branded raft through torrents, tight turns, and inclined rapids.
Enjoy the picturesque scenery along the way and end the action-packed morning with a hot shower followed by a delicious lunch overlooking majestic mountains and rice paddy fields.
Note: This activity is considered challenging because you must climb up and down about 500 steps to get to and from the river.
Following to the rafting activity, drive shortly to Mason’s Elephant Park in Taro Village. Initiated in 1997 and set within the misty hinterlands of Ubud, the Mason Elephant Park was created in response to the devastating situation in Sumatra where rampant deforestation and poaching have dwindled the native elephant population.
Experience to hose, wash, scrub, and caress your new found friend, as you experience a unique connection with one of the elephants in a spectacular tropical setting as you get up close and personal. Afterwards, observe the elephant education show before returning to your hotel.
Approximate distance:
- Hotel to rafting starting point: 15km / 40 minutes
- Rafting ending point to Elephant Park: 16km / 40 minutes
- Elephant Park to hotel: 23km / 1 hours
Approximate duration of the visit:
- Rafting: 2 hours
- Jumbo wash: 3 hours
Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation : The Westin Resort Ubud – Deluxe Garden View
Day 4: Adventure Day in Tegalalang
Begin the day e-cycling through the verdant rice fields around Tegallalang, delving into the heart of local life away from the tourist trail. As you pedal through this picturesque landscape, you will gain insights into traditional rice farming practices. Along the route, you will also stop at a traditional Balinese complex to learn about the architecture and lifestyle of the Balinese, as well as meeting a local family of painters.
Next, get ready for an adrenaline rush with an exciting ATV ride through the lush jungle of Tegallalang. Drive through the forest, splash across rivers, navigate through mysterious caves and embrace your inner child as you tackle the muddy circuit. Take a shower after the activity and get ready for lunch.
Take a short drive to have lunch at a tranquil bamboo restaurant, with your meal made from fresh, locally sourced ingredients, in the serenity of your surroundings before you will continue to hop on the car to continue your adventure. Make a quick stop to enjoy the panoramic vistas of the famous rice terraces and take the opportunity to capture some good shots of this iconic landscape. These rice fields are famous for their stunning beauty and their unique irrigation system, a testament to centuries of expertise passed down through generations of local farmers. Carved right into the hillsides, these terraces create an incredible landscape of flowing rice fields that seem to go on forever.
Only a short drive away, you will be arriving to Ulu Petanu Waterfall, a hidden gem where you will have the chance to refresh your senses with a rejuvenating swim in the waterfall’s pool. Since Ulu Petanu Waterfall is not as popular as some of the other waterfalls in Bali, it still offers a refreshing atmosphere to swim in a more serene setting. The trekking path to the main waterfall is a convenient and accessible 5-minute walk through the forest, making it easy for most visitors to reach. For those feeling adventurous, the trek can be extended to a second waterfall. This path, however, is steeper and can be quite slippery. Afterwards, return to your island accommodation.
Approximate distance:
- Hotel to Tegalalang Village: 19km / 1 hour
- Tegalalang Village to Ulu Petanu Waterfall: 13km / 30 minutes
- Ulu Petanu Waterfall to hotel: 22km / 1 hour
Approximate duration of the visit:
- E-bike and ATV ride: 2 hours
- Waterfall: 1 hour
Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation : The Westin Resort Ubud – Deluxe Garden View
Day 5: Resort Activity – Firefly Conservation Journey with Pak Wayan
Rise early today and join the resort’s activity on your own pace. There are a wide range of scheduled activities available which you can book directly at the resort, from table games, art and craft, kids’ scientist, and to family Balinese dress and praying ritual.
In the afternoon around two, get ready to be picked up as today you will drive to Taro Village near Ubud and experience the profound connection between nature, culture, and community as Pak Wayan shares his childhood memories and the cultural and spiritual importance of these mesmerizing creatures while you enjoy your welcome drink and homemade traditional cake.
Visit the firefly laboratory to witness these enchanting insects up close and learn about their fascinating behaviours and life cycle. Your journey follows with a visit to the world’s first firefly conservation garden, an innovative sanctuary dedicated to the breeding, conservation and experience of fireflies initiated by the villagers under Pak Wayan’s guidance.
Later, immerse yourself in the vibrant village life as you walk past local houses and observe the local people doing their daily activities.
Participate in an immersive culinary adventure by joining a hands-on cooking session guided by a seasoned Balinese chef, to then gather around the table to savour the fruits of your labour.
As night falls, you will be treated to a magical experience. As the darkness envelops us, the rice paddies come alive with the soft, pulsating glow of countless fireflies, painting a scene straight out of a fairy tale. Guided by Pak Wayan, you will witness the thriving and protected environment he's nurtured.
Approximate distance:
- Hotel to Taro Village or vv: 29km / 1 hour
Approximate duration of the visit:
- Firefly Conservation Journey: 5 hours
Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation : The Westin Resort Ubud – Deluxe Garden View
Day 6: Turtle Release – Transfer to Nusa Dua
Following to breakfast this morning, get ready to check out from your hotel to then transfer to the next hotel in Nusa Dua.
Before reaching Nusa Dua, make a stop in Saba Beach Gianyar. Each year from April to October, the black-sanded Saba Beach in East Bali becomes a nesting habitat for sea turtles. Pregnant turtles return to the beaches where they themselves hatched years before, searching for a nesting spot above the high-water mark. After using her back flippers to dig a nest in the sand, the reptile will lay up to 100 eggs, which incubate in the warm sand for about 2 months.
During this time, feral dogs, monitor lizards and human predation of turtle eggs, fishing accidents and beach erosion can become major threats to sea turtles in this area. Saba Asri continuously does egg-rescue and beach cleaning to provide a safe hatching facility and treatment for injured turtles. The self-funded conservation centre is operated by local fishermen who care about sustaining the existence of these endangered marine reptiles.
We invite you to visit this simple facility for a volunteering activity to support the local conservation efforts and get a first-hand experience of working with sea turtles. After an introduction and briefing about the life of sea turtles, get ready and be involved in preparing turtle food, feeding turtles, cleaning their tanks and the beach or assist in research, monitoring and record keeping.
Once your work is completed, you will be rewarded with the unique opportunity of releasing the hatchlings safely into the ocean. A certificate will be provided as appreciation for your valuable efforts to give sea turtles a better chance of survival.
Approximate distance:
- Ubud to Saba Beach: 36km / 1,5 hours
- Saba Beach to Nusa Dua: 34km / 1 hour
Approximate duration of the visit:
- Turtle Release: 4 hours
Meals included : Breakfast
Accommodation : The Westin Resort Nusa Dua – Deluxe Garden
Day 07: Tanah Lot Temple
With its spectacular location, Tanah Lot is an integral part of Balinese mythology and one of seven sea temples that are said to form a ‘chain’ around the island. The temple is only accessible at low tide but despite its offshore location in the Indian Ocean, it features a freshwater spring at its base which is said to contain holy water. As a result, the temple is extremely sacred and Balinese visit from all over the island to drink the water and splash it over their bodies to cleanse themselves of any bad spirits. The temple’s inner sanctum is located on top of the rocky outcrop and only accessible to Balinese Hindus. You will arrive in time for sunset when photographic opportunities abound.
Approximate duration of the visit
- Tanah lot temple: 2 hours
Approximate distance
- From Puri hotel (Waka Gangga) to Tanah Lot Temple: 10km / 26 minutes
- From Tanah Lot Temple to hotel (The Colony): 24km / 1 hour
- Meals included : Breakfast
- Accommodation : The Westin Resort Nusa Dua – Deluxe Garden
Day 8: Nusa Lembongan Day Cruise on Bali Hai
After breakfast you will sail from Bali to Nusa Lembongan aboard an Aristocat, a luxurious 64-footsailing catamaran. Departing Benoa Harbour at 9:00 AM, the cruise offers a scenic two-hour journey to this tropical paradise. Upon arrival, you will be welcomed at the Bali Hai Resort & Beach Club, a destination that blends relaxation with adventure.-seekers can dive into activities like snorkeling, scuba diving, or parasailing in Lembongan Bay (available at an additional cost). Explore the island’s authentic charm with a short trip to a seaweed farming village and a canoeing adventure through the serene mangrove forest. After the day, savour a delicious lunch of Western and Indonesian dishes at the stylish beachfront restaurant, Hai Ri Zen.
Approximate distance:
- Hotel to Benoa Harbor or vv: 13km / 30 minutes
Approximate duration of the visit:
- Day Cruise: 7 hours
Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation : The Westin Resort Nusa Dua – Deluxe Garden
Day 9: South Bali Coast Surfing Lesson
Surfing is not just a sport but also an opportunity to connect with nature and immerse yourself in the ocean’s energy. This private surf lesson offers a personalized and focused approach, allowing you to fully embrace the experience and make significant progress in your surfing abilities.
Over the course of 1.5 hours, you will have the chance to acquire and refine your surfing skills in the beautiful surf areas surrounding Sanur or Legian. These surfing spots are perfect for beginners, featuring gentle waves and sandy seabeds. Your experienced instructor will impart surfing wisdom, covering topics such as proper positioning, paddling techniques, and effective wave-catching and riding.
Get ready to ride the waves and dive into the thrilling world of surfing!
Note: While many surfing lessons will take place in the Legian area, during the rainy season from November to February, he lessons will be relocated to the Sanur area.
Continue the day exploring the secrets of Balinese artisans at the natural dyes station to learn about the use, source, and benefits of traditional natural dyes, where you will have a chance to create your own eco-friendly cotton bandana dyed with natural ingredients before joining the upcycling revolution at the ZeroWaste Soap station. At this station, you will create a sustainable bar during a hands-on session. Every month, the ZeroWaste Center produce and donate between 300 and 500 soap bars to orphanages, nursing homes, and disability centres.
Continue your journey at the Paper Recycling station, which contributes to the reduction of paper waste. The recycled paper will later be distributed to local schools and orphanages as well as used to wrap the recycled soaps, adding one more layer of sustainability. After, learn about waste separation and composting to gain a deeper understanding of effective waste management.
You will also discover the benefits of companion planting, as specific plants enhance each other's growth, as well as the art of making seedballs, a permaculture technique supporting reforestation and farming diversity in urban areas, to later engage in a herb-smelling contest, unravelling the diverse benefits of healing plants and herbs in personal gardening.
The next station will be the Reforestation Centre to uncover the significance of rainforests in Indonesia and to learn about the threats of unsustainable deforestation, discovering different ways to actively avoid participating in it.
Delve into the challenges faced by oceans and marine life at the Marine Centre due to climate change, unsustainable fishing, and plastic pollution and explore potential solutions where you will be able to share your ideas on fighting plastic waste, particularly related to Bali's tourism industry.
Finally, immerse yourself in the world of Jamu, a traditional Indonesian herbal medicine, including a tasting session of home-made Jamu.
All profits generated from the ZeroWaste Tour Program will provide education on waste management, sustainable living, and environmental awareness for public school children and beneficiaries of humanitarian NGOs.
Join us in improving local environments and creating a brighter and cleaner future for all.
Approximate distance:
- Hotel to Legian: 17km / 40 minutes
- Legian to ZeroWaste Center: 23km / 1 hour
- ZeroWaste Center to hotel: 6km / 20minutes
Approximate duration of the visit:
- Surfing class: 1 hour
- ZeroWaste Tour: 3 hours
Meals included : Breakfast
Accommodation : The Westin Resort Nusa Dua – Deluxe Garden
Day 10: Resort Activity – Sunset over Uluwatu and Kecak Dance
Today you will have the opportunity to join one of the resort’s scheduled activities such as fun wall climbing session and fun aquacise.
In the afternoon around 2.30pm, Travel to the southern-most tip of Bali to visit the famous Uluwatu Temple (*). One of seven sea temples that are said to form a ‘chain’ around the island, it is undoubtedly one of the region’s most venerable places of worship. Perched approximately 70 metres above sea level atop a steep cliff, the temple also has one of the most dramatic locations on the island and is the perfect vantage point from which to observe the huge waves as they roll in from the Indian Ocean and crash against the rock face below.
One of the highlights of this excursion is the opportunity to witness a traditional display of Kecak dance, which is regularly performed at Uluwatu. The Kecak dance features up to a hundred male performers who form a circle and sway and chant to hypnotic music. This ritual dance is based on an ancient story from the great Hindu epic, the Ramayana. King Rahwana captures Sita, the wife of Rama and the drama depicts the battle between King Rahwana and the monkey god, Hanuman.
A seductive crescent of white sand and blue sea, Jimbaran Bay has a reputation for having some of the best seafood on the island and after your visit to Uluwatu you will have the chance to dine in one of Jimbaran's best beach restaurants overlooking the Jimbaran Bay. The fresh seafood menu and ambient beachside location merge perfectly into a truly sumptuous dining experience.
(*) Please note there are macaque monkeys at Uluwatu Temple, and they can be a considerable annoyance. Please heed the advice from your guide on the precautions you should take when visiting temples or forests inhabited by monkeys.
Approximate distance:
- Hotel to Uluwatu Temple: 19km / 45 minutes
- Uluwatu Temple to Jimbaran Bay: 16km / 40 minutes
- Jimbaran Bay to hotel: 9km / 30 minutes
Approximate duration of the visit:
- Uluwatu Temple: 1 hour
- Kecak Dance: 1 hour
Meals included : Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation : The Westin Resort Nusa Dua – Deluxe Garden
Day 11: Departure
Breakfast at your hotel, check out and the day is free until your guide meets you for your airport transfer in time to catch your onward flight.
Approximate distance:
- Hotel to Airport: 11km / 30 minutes
Meals included : Breakfast
Accommodation : None
PRICE: The price is subject to your travel dates and the number of people traveling. The itinerary can be customized according to your preferences. Contact us for detailed quotation!
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