Behold the awe-inspiring natural beauty of Bali and delve into the island’s traditional culture in inspiring urban and rural settings. In the first day alone, you will watch frighteningly costumed Barong dancers, see how batik is made, observe master silversmiths and goldsmiths, and walk through an extraordinary bird park. Another day is devoted to Bali’s unique agricultural and irrigation practices so essential to conserving its farmland. For the ultimate deep dive into the Balinese way of life, you will visit a culture park devoted to the Hindu god Vishnu.
DAY 1
After flying into the Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali, you will transfer to your hotel for a 3:00pm check-in. Although every effort will be made to have rooms available beforehand, this cannot be guaranteed. If your room is not ready when you arrive, you may temporarily store luggage at the reception desk.
The remainder of the day will be at your leisure to do as you please. You may simply settle in and enjoy the amenities of the hotel or see some of the local sites on your own. Meals will be on your own.
DAY 2
Following breakfast at the hotel, the day will be spent discovering the fascinating and vibrant culture of Bali. You will first stop to watch a theatrical Balinese Barong dance performance that tells a story of the fight of good versus evil.
Continuing on, you will travel to a traditional Balinese house compound. The Balinese home is often viewed as a living organism. Much like a human being, it has a head (the ancestral shrine), arms (the sleeping quarters and living room) and legs and feet (the kitchen and rice granaries.) This up-close look into the compound will give you an authentic glimpse into Balinese life.
You will then travel by coach to Celuk Village, which is known for its silversmiths and goldsmiths. The jewelry produced in the village is revered for its intricate designs and fine craftsmanship.
At Bali Bird Park, you will find the largest collection of Indonesian birds in the world, as well as many species indigenous to Africa and South America. The thousands of the birds there are showcased in natural habitats, in spacious walk-in aviaries and roaming freely throughout the park. The park’s remarkable display of tropical plants and trees attracts a significant butterfly population.
Following lunch in the park, you will visit a workshop where batik clothing is produced. Batik is the technique of dying the fabrics to create designs that typically reflect nature, although geometric patterns are also popular. It is a fascinating process and this behind-the-scenes opportunity to see it firsthand will be eye-opening.
Later, you will return to the hotel for the evening with dinner on your own.
DAY 3
Following breakfast at the hotel, you will settle in for a leisurely drive into the countryside to Jatiluwih, a farming area with beautiful rice terraces.
For most Balinese, agriculture is their livelihood. Villages are centered around or near rice fields and farmers typically join a subak, a cooperative water management system of canals and weirs that dates to the 9th century. Subaks are so unique and important to Bali that UNESCO lists them as a World Cultural Heritage. As you travel through these verdant farming communities, you will no doubt be in awe of the cascading terraces of rice fields.
After viewing the rice terraces, you will proceed to Bedugul, a mountain resort area whose elevation ensures mild cooler weather. There, you will tour the Ulun Danu temple or Pura Bratan, a major Shivaite water temple. These sorts of water temples serve the entire region in the outflow area, with many smaller water temples downstream that are specific to individual subaks. Nearby Lake Bratan is known as the Lake of Holy Mountain due to the fertility of the surrounding area.
Following the exploration of Ulun Danu temple, you will enjoy lunch at a restaurant and then return to the hotel. The remainder of the day will be at your leisure with dinner on your own.
DAY 4
After breakfast at the hotel and check out, you will drive to the southern part of Bali to visit Garuda Wisnu Kencana. This cultural park is a Balinese landmark whose main attraction is a gigantic copper statue of Garuda Wisnu, the Vishnu lord. Being one of the world’s largest statues, it looks absolutely stunning rising above the landscape.
In Hindu mythology, Lord Wisnu is seen as the protector of the universe, while his trusted companion – the mighty eagle-like Garuda – represents loyalty and selfless devotion. The Garuda is also the national emblem of Indonesia and represents freedom.
After lunch at Jendela Bali restaurant, which is located within the park, you will transfer to the port in Benoa and embark the cruise ship.
Land Program Details Step by Step
• The order of sites visited may vary to avoid congestion. Program times are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change.
• Itineraries with the up-to-date details will be issued when you are emailed your final cruise documents 21 days prior to sailing. You will then receive a final itinerary from our ground operator with a Welcome Letter upon arrival or at your hotel. Please review the letter and your final itinerary carefully for further amendments.
• The hotels used for your land program will be the hotels listed in this document unless you have been advised otherwise in advance of the land program start date.
• Guests failing to arrive on Day 1 of a scheduled land program will be considered no-shows and their hotel space released.
Extra Nights
• All extra nights booked through the cruise line are confirmed at the hotel that is used on the FIRST NIGHT of your land program
• If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be met as per the flight details provided and transferred to your hotel. Check-in is 3:00pm (subject to change). Meals other than breakfast, as well as activities, are on your own until Day 2 of the program.
• If you have an early-arriving flight, you may wish to book an extra night as your room will not be ready for occupation until approximately 3:00pm.
• If you book extra nights on your own, transfers are not included.
Day 1
You will be met at the Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali and transferred to your resort hotel.
The remainder of the day will be at your leisure with meals on your own.
Hotel check in is 3:00pm.
Overnight at Andaz Bali or similar hotel
Meet and greet and transfers
• Final cruise documents will be emailed 21 days prior to sailing. The local ground agent’s telephone number will be on page 1, if you can’t locate the meet-and-greet representative upon arrival. Be aware that the representative may be assisting others and may not be in sight when you are at Arrival Hall.
• Look for someone holding a sign with the cruise line logo and possibly your name. If in doubt, ask the airport staff to direct you to the meeting area for transfers or to page our representative.
• Meet and greet and transfers are arranged for guests arriving on Day 1 of a land program or for extra nights booked through the cruise line and are arranged based on the flight details received by guests at least 14 days before sailing. Guests arriving independently before the program start date will not have a transfer included.
• If we have not received your flight details or your flights have changed, and the Destination Services Land Team has not been notified, then a transfer cannot be provided, and guests will be responsible for getting to the land program hotel at their own expense. Please immediately contact our Reservations Department for any flight changes before departure.
Day 2
AM Breakfast at the hotel
9:00am Depart for Barong dance venue
9:30am Watch Barong dance performance
10:30am Depart for Balinese house compound
10:45am Visit Balinese house compound
11:15am Drive to Celuk Village
11:30am Visit Celuk Village
12:00pm Drive to Bali Bird Park
12:10pm Visit the park and lunch
2:10pm Drive to batik factory
2:30pm Visit batik factory
3:00pm Depart for the hotel
3:30pm Arrive at the hotel
Overnight at Andaz Bali or similar hotel
Day 3
AM Breakfast at the hotel
9:00am Travel to Jatiluwih rice terrace
11:00am Explore the rice field and enjoy the scenery
11:45am Travel to Ulun Danu temple
12:30pm Explore the temple complex
1:00pm Travel to a nearby restaurant
1:30pm Lunch at the restaurant
2:30pm Travel back to the hotel
4:15pm Arrive at the hotel
Overnight at Andaz Bali or similar hotel
Day 4
AM Breakfast at the hotel and check out
10:00am Depart for the GWK culture park
11:15am Explore the culture park
12:00pm Lunch at Jendela Bali
1:00pm Drive to Benoa Port
2:00pm Arrive at the port to embark the cruise ship
Expected Weather
26-33 degrees Celsius; 79-91 degrees Fahrenheit.
What to Bring
Casual comfortable clothes, good walking shoes, a hat, insect repellant and sunscreen.
Local Currency
Indonesia Rupiah (IDR). U.S. dollars are widely accepted.
Electricity
220V. We suggest bringing your own travel adaptor for electronic devices.
Documents and Visa Requirements
A valid passport is required. Most nationalities (including U.S and Canada) will be required to secure an Indonesia Electronic Visa on Arrival (e-VOA) prior to entry into the country. Please consult your local embassy for visa requirements.
Hotel
Andaz Bali
Jalan Danau Tamblingan 89A, Sanur, Bali, 80228, Indonesia
Phone: +62 361 3201234
*We will only source different hotels in unforeseen situations. If a different hotel is required, it will be of equal ratings and standards, and you will be notified of the change. If you are not notified of changes before your departure, then you will be staying at the hotel listed in this program.
Program Includes for guests
• 3 nights at Andaz Bali or a similar hotel
• Transfers
• All touring and entrances per the program itinerary
• Breakfast daily
• 3 lunches with beverages, 1 bottle mineral water, 1 small beer or soft drink and coffee/tea
• Mineral water in the bus during tour
Please Note: Guests booking their own flights independently of the cruise line are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated arrival information, so your transfer can be arranged. If you book additional nights independently of the cruise line, an arrival transfer is not provided. If we do not receive flight details a minimum of 14 days in advance, transfers will not be provided.
Program Excludes for guests
• Gratuities to drivers and guides
• Meals and beverages other than those stated in the itinerary
• Required visa fees
• Hotel incidentals including mini bar and room service
Please note: Land programs that encompass multiple days ashore customarily include extensive and prolonged activity, while those of shorter durations typically have more moderate activity levels. However, each program varies, and participants should be prepared to negotiate a mixture of surfaces which may include inclines, cobblestones, sand, gravel and natural paths. There may also be a need to climb steps or stairs on occasion. Guests who utilize a wheelchair and those with mobility concerns are advised to check with the cruise line in advance to see if any portion of the tour program may not be considered suitable for their individual situation.
All land programs are capacity controlled and subject to availability. Programs falling under the minimum number of required participants are subject to cancellation. Pricing listed is also subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases for transportation, land arrangements or currency fluctuations. Once purchased, pricing is guaranteed and not subject to change.
Land programs must be purchased no later than 60 days prior to your sail date. Cancellations made within 60 days or less prior to the sail date are subject to 100% cancellation penalty. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program. Guests failing to arrive on Day 1 will be considered a no-show and their room released.
