Bali - renowned worldwide for its magnificent beaches, amazing rice terraces, picturesque temples, arts and crafts, and for the colorful Hindu-Buddhist culture of the Balinese people. For the deeply religious Balinese, every aspect of life is governed by ancient rituals, and shrines with offerings to the gods are seen everywhere throughout the island. To the Balinese, food is a gift from the gods and therefore must be prepared and served with love and reverence. It is not only for sustenance of the body, but also for the mind and spirit.
This package takes you to sacred sites and iconic temples while sampling wonderful dishes including the most famous dish in Bali. Immerse yourself in Balinese culture and traditions while staying in the north of Bali. Bali Food & Temple Tour is an enriching experience of the uniqueness of Balinese cuisine and strong culture which entwins with every aspect of the daily life of the people.
Day 1
Arrival Bali – Transfer To Tanjung Benoa
(No meals)
Meet your assigned guide upon arrival at I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport Bali, then direct transfer to your hotel of choice in Tanjung Benoa. Tanjung Benoa is a beautiful, beach-side town on the southeast coast of Bali, popular for its lovely beaches and variety of watersport activities. After check-in, you can enjoy the remainder of the day at your own leisure.
Approximate distance and journey time:
Ngurah Rai International Airport of Bali – Tanjung Benoa (16 km): 25 – 30 minutes
Overnight at the hotel of your choice in Tanjung Benoa (Standard OR Superior OR Deluxe category)
Day 2
Tanjung Benoa - Ubud - Tanjung Benoa
(B/L/D)
Morning is at leisure to adjust to your new environment. Our guide will pick you up at 11:30hrs and take you to Ubud, the cultural heart of Bali. On the way to Ubud, a short visit to the Monkey Forest - home to a population of chattering long-tailed macaques. Your next stop is at one of Bali’s most popular family-owned restaurants serving the famous slow-roasted whole suckling pig stuffed with a rich mixture of herbs and spices, such as turmeric, ginger, galangal, coriander seeds, lemongrass, black pepper and garlic.
After visiting a local market, proceed to Ubud Palace in which the royal family still resides. In the evening, its garden is used to stage some of Bali’s most famous dances, such as the Legong Dance, Barong Dance, Ramayana and Mahabharata ballets. Afterwards, a visit to the nearby Pura Taman Saraswati. Also known as Ubud Water Palace, the temple was designed and built in the late 19th century by I Gusti Nyoman Lempad, a famous Balinese stone sculptor and architect. Your tour then continues with a visit to Goa Gajah ('Elephant Cave'), a cave temple built in the 9th century, with the addition of a bathing area in the 1950’s. Dinner will be served at one of Bali’s most famous restaurants, noted for its fusion of modern cuisine using only locally produced grown ingredients within a 100 – 250 km radius from the kitchen. After dinner, our guide and driver will escort you back to your hotel.
Approximate distance and journey time:
Tanjung Benoa - Ubud 45 km (1 hour 35 minutes)
Overnight at the hotel of your choice in Tanjung Benoa (Same as Day 1)
Day 3
Tanjung Benoa – Tabanan Cooking Class – Tanjung Benoa
(B/L/D)
Enjoy early breakfast at the hotel and our guide will pick you up at 07:30hrs. Drive northwest passing through rural villages up to the province of Tabanan. On your arrival at the designated village, be warmly welcomed and the team will provide you an introduction to the background of cooking in relation to Balinese tradition, culture and beliefs. Immerse yourself into this truly unique culinary and cultural experience which includes a visit to the nearby local market to buy the produce needed for food preparation during the cooking class and a family-style lunch. In the afternoon, continue to drive south to arrive at one of the leading beach clubs in Seminyak. Located in the heart of Bali’s beach side town in the south coast, kick back and chill out by the pool while enjoying spectacular sunset in the most hip and happening area. Enjoy modern comfort food at the beach club then transfer you back to your hotel.
Approximate distance and journey time:
Tanjung Benoa - Marga 80 km (2 hours 30 minutes)
Marga - Seminyak 40 km (1 hour 50 minutes)
Seminyak - Tanjung Benoa 21 km (40 minutes)
Overnight at the hotel of your choice in Tanjung Benoa
Day 4
Tanjung Benoa - Uluwatu Kecak Dance - Tanjung Benoa
(B/-/D)
After breakfast at the hotel, most of the day is free at your own leisure so you can enjoy hotel’s facilities. At 16:30hrs, pick up by our guide to visit Pura Uluwatu. Located at the southernmost tip of the island, Pura Uluwatu dates back to the 11th century and is one of Bali’s most sacred temples. Perching on a cliff about seventy meters above sea level, the temple affords a wonderful view out over the ocean. Watch out for the monkeys that live in the compound as your explore the temple. When the sun begins to set, get ready for a colossal Kecak dance performed by men at the nearby open-air stage with the picturesque sunset as the background.
Proceed to drive to Bali’s most exclusive stretch of sand, Jimbaran beach. You will be transferred to one of the best restaurants in the area where you can enjoy various dishes from Asian regional cuisines with twists on classic Middle East, Spanish and Australian dishes. This romantic restaurant sets a nice farewell note to the final evening of your tour. Transfer back to your hotel after dinner.
Overnight at the hotel of your choice in Tanjung Benoa
Day 5
Tanjung Benoa - Departure Bali
(B/-/-)
After breakfast at the hotel, the whole day is at your leisure until designated pick-up time for your departure. Depending on your flight schedule, we will provide a private transfer to Ngurah Rai International Airport escorted by our guide.
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Accommodation
Location: Tanjung Benoa
Website: http://www.sadararesort.com/
Room Category: Sadara Classic Room
Location: Tanjung Benoa
Website: http://www.grandmirage.com/
Room Category: Deluxe Room
