14-Day Discover Local Balinese Ingredients

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Ubud is a remarkable town in the middle of the island of Bali. For over a century, it has been Bali’s centre for the fine arts, dance and music. During your free time, you may wish to explore the town's markets, take part in a yoga class, visit the famed monkey forest, shop in its many boutique shops, visit the waterfalls and rice terraces just a short drive away or dine in one of its many cafes and restaurants.

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You'll be picked up from your hotel for a day of relaxed walking in the Ubud surroundings. Today's trails will bring you along paths that meander through rice paddies, small villages and green fields. Let the guide explain the tiring process of growing rice and how this is processed. Walk along ridges for stunning views. Make sure to bring your camera, for many stops can be made to snap amazing photos. You'll return to the hotel in the afternoon.

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Monkey Forest Ubud is a small rainforest Sanctuary and a natural habitat of around 750 Balinese long-tailed monkeys (Macaca fascicularis). After exploring the monkey forest, you'll visit a famous Balinese water temple near the town of Tampaksiring, the compound consists of a bathing structure and is famous for its holy spring water. In the late afternoon, you'll visit a Balinese home, learn about the family and their traditions and enjoy their home-cooked meal.

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For this road trip, two alternative routes are available. You can stop along the way at places such as Goa Gajah and Yeh Pulu. As well as the lake and the volcano, Kintamani is home to Pura Ulun Danu Batur, one of Bali's key nine directional temples. Kintamani offers many activities including bike rides to the countryside, a coffee tour or a cultural trip.

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It's a 3 am start for today's adventure. A simple breakfast will be provided before you start the trek at 4.00 am where you will be transferred to the starting point. You will arrive at the summit at approximately 6.00 am and enjoy some tea or coffee and watch the sunrise with all its colours. Afterwards, you'll trek back down and return to your hotel for a relaxing afternoon.

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Today, you'll travel to Candidasa. You'll check into your resort, then visit Besakih Temple, Tirta Gangga and Taman Ujung Water Palace, the largest and holiest temple of Hindu religion. This sacred site is comprised of an extensive complex 23 individual temples, the largest and most important being Pura Penataran Agung. Mount Agung erupted several times in 1963, but the temple miraculously survived. To the Balinese people, the temples' survival was a sign of power from the gods.

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Before the 1970s, Tenganan village was known by anthropologists to be one of the most secluded societies of the archipelago. Rapid changes have occurred in the village since the 1970s, such as the development of local communications by the central government. Travellers are attracted to Tenganan by its unique Bali Aga culture that still holds to the original traditions, ceremonies and rules of ancient Balinese, and its unique village layout and architecture.

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Charming Candidasa sits on the edge of a lagoon. Here, you will find local villages steeped in tradition and Balinese culture. Today, you can relax at your beautiful Candidasa beach resort or go exploring! Visit nearby Karangesam Palace and the stunning Tirta Gangga Water Temple. As a perfect base for snorkelling, diving and island day trips, you can take the walking trail along the headland for breathtaking views and secluded beaches.

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Today, you'll check out of your Candidasa beach resort and travel to Sanur. Visit the unique Taman Ayun Temple and its beautiful gardens and the Hindu pilgrimage site of Tanah Lot, built upon a beautiful rock formation at the end of a beach. You'll finish your drive to Sanur with the main spiritual pillars of Bali Island, perched on the top of a 70-metre high clifftop that projects into the sea, this temple one of the six Sad Kahyangan Temples. At sunset, you'll watch the magical fire dancers.

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Sanur is a beautiful and quiet beach-side town with long stretches of amazing beaches and a paved cycling path. The leafy main street is lined with art galleries and restaurants. You'll have the entire day to relax and explore Sanur. You may want to lounge on the beach and watch the boats come in and out or perhaps explore the town on foot.

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This walking food tour today offers the experience to see the old city of Denpasar and learn more about its history. You'll start by sampling Balinese coffee in one of the oldest Balinese coffee shops, and then continue enjoying several Balinese dishes from traditional meals to popular foods. During the tour, you can enjoy a variety of signature Balinese delicacies in several places. You will be also enlightened about stories of Balinese culture by the local guide.

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This day of your Bali trip is free to spend as you wish. Some optional activities include the Bali Seawalker - a great activity for anyone who wishes to enjoy Bali’s depths teeming with tropical marine life. You can also visit the Museum Le Mayeur, a hidden treasure located right on the main Sanur Beach of Sindhum behind the array of art and souvenir stalls. The quirkiest place is the abandoned theme park, the Taman Festival Bali, which saw its heyday in 1997, but now considered a ghost town.