Special Cultural Tour of Bali


11 Days

Private Tour

Bali is a unique Hindu island and Ubud is its cultural heart. We have arranged a very special cultural tour with accommodation. It can be extended or shortened to fit in with your schedule.

Murni's Villas are owned by Murni, a famous pioneer of Balinese tourism; 6 acre gardens, rice terraces and a 15 metre infinity pool. Murni's Houses are also owned by Murni and are a few minutes' walk from the centre of Ubud. Tamarind Spa at Murni's Houses is in the garden of Murni's Houses.

You can decide which accommodation suits you best. The tour begins when you arrive. You need to book your flights and we can recommend a very good person in the US.

 

 

On booking

After you reserve your place, we will send you a signed copy of our book Secrets of Bali, Fresh Light on the Morning of the World by Jonathan Copeland and Ni Wayan Murni (now in its second print run).

 

Day 1: Arrive in Bali

Murni's Villas

Today we will meet you at the airport and drive through scenic rice paddies and ancient villages to Murni's Villas or Murni's Houses. Free tropical welcome drink and snacks on arrival.

 

Day 2:  Massage and Lunch

Have a free pampering 1 hour massage in your Villa or in tne new Tamarind Spa at Murni's Houses by one of the island's best masseurs and a fabulous Balinese welcome lunch in Murni's home. If they are around, the owners, who wrote the book Secrets of Bali, will give a talk on Balinese life and culture.

 

Day 3: Tour of Ubud

Ubud Market

Enjoy a private tour of Ubud, exploring the market, Monkey Forest and Neka Art Museum. In the evening Balinese dances or shadow puppet  performances.

 

Day 4: Walk and Offerngs 

Bali Herbal Walks

Guided morning walk in the rice terraces around Murni's Villas or some place equally as beautiful and a lesson on making Balinese offerings. The afternoon at leisure or chose an optional activity.

 

Day 5: Archeological Tour

Tirta Empul (sacred bathing springs)

A full day's tour, taking in Yeh Pulu (14th century carved cliff face), Pejeng (the old capital with its famous temple and 1,000 year old bronze drum), Museum Purbakala, the archeological museum, and Tirta Empul (sacred bathing springs).

 

Day 6: Optional Activity

Balinese dancing class

Spend the morning at leisure or chose an optional activity. You are free in the afternoon. In the evening Balinese dances or shadow puppets.

 

Day 7: Mount and Lake Batur

Mount and Lake Batur

Enjoy the best views of a live volcano and huge lake, the 11th century rock tombs of Gunung Kawi and villages.

 

Day 8: Optional Activity

Eco and Educational Cycling Tour

Chose an optional activity in the morning or afternoon. You are free the rest of the day. In the evening Balinese dances or shadow puppets.

 

Day 9: Tour of East Bali

Justice Hall in Klungkung

A full day's tour visiting the Justice Hall in Klungkung, the holy Bat Cave, Candi Dasa on the coast and the old village of Tenganan.

 

Day 10: Optional Activities

Balinese cooking class

Chose an optional activity in the morning and if you wish another in the afternoon.

 

Day 11: Departure

Today we will take you to the airport.

 

OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

 

M = morning     A = afternoon

* = lunch included

INCLUDED

  • Bed and (as you wish) Balinese or Western breakfast
  • Coffee and tea facilities in your Villa
  • Filtered drinking water, hot and cold
  • Mini-bar stocked daily (pay on check-out)
  • Flowers and tropical fruit
  • Sightseeing as detailed
  • English-speaking driver
  • Air-conditioned car
  • Entrance fees
  • À la carte menus for additional meals (pay on check-out)

NOT INCLUDED

  • Flights, insurance, visas, airport tax and tips

TAILOR-MADE

If you want to extend (or shorten) your trip or add more activities, please let us know and we'll prepare a tailor-made package just for you.

We have Western, Asian and Balinese dishes. We also have wines and drinks.

Breakfast in Paradise.

 

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