10-Day Bali Adventure: Exclusive Luxury Journey for Active Adults 45+

Day 1: Tuban-Kuta

You can choose either one activity for the day, one in the morning or afternoon OR If feeling energetic, choose two activities: one for the morning and another for the afternoon.

Your activity options are:

· Surfing lesson on Kuta Beach

· SUP (Stand Up Paddle Board) lesson in Jimbaran Bay

· Sea Kayak & Catamaran in Sanur

· Fishing from a local Balinese fishing boat known as a Jukung

· Wakeboarding/Water Skiing at Bali Cable Ski Park

· Urban cycle (Tuban-Kuta-Legian-Seminyak)

Note: Couples and groups please make the same selections

Your first night is at the Bintang Bali Resort right on the beachfront in Tuban, just a short walk from Kuta beach. Highlights of the Bintang Bali Resort are its gorgeous & extensive gardens and lawns, large swimming pool, beachfront restaurant and all the other room and recreational facilities you would expect of a 4 start resort.

Dinner: there are many restaurants within easy walking distance of the hotel, or of course you can dine at one of the restaurants at the hotel.

Day 2: Sidemen

07.30: Depart Bintang Bali to arrive at Rafting start point by 0930

Choose between Rafting the easier Ayung River (Grade 2-3 grade rapids) OR the more challenging Telaga Waja river (Grade 3-4 rapids)

Both rivers take you through some of the most stunning scenery in Bali with towering waterfalls, high cliffs and lush river valleys along with exhilarating rapids and some calming flat water sections.

Note: the lower number or Grade, the easier the rapids. Both rivers have some exciting sections for those who have not rafted much (or at all).

Lunch is included with your rafting.

After lunch we head to the Sidemen to stay at Alamdhari Resort & Spa

Sidemen is a quiet, traditional Balinese village surrounded by valleys, rice paddies and rice terraces with Mount Agung dominating the landscape to the north.

Alamdhari resort and Spa is a small boutique resort with a fabulous location, nestled perfectly between the sweeping rice terraces of the Sidemen Valley

Upon arrival at Alamdhari you'll have plenty of time to settle in and then have the option of doing a short hike in the nearby hills to Gembleng Falls, also known as Heavens Gate. With great views over the Sidemen valley we highly recommend it.

Dinner: More dining delights await you as you head to Asri Dining by Samanvaya Luxury Resort for dinner (included)

Note: We are sure you will love the Alamdhari Resort and Spa however if you want a 5 Star experience then subject to availability you may like to upgrade to Samavaya Luxury Resort & Spa for an extra US$100-US$130 (depending on the season). It is often full however ask us if interested and we’ll check availability

Day 3: Mt Batur/Lake Batur

After breakfast drive to Mt Batur via Mahagiri Resort for morning tea and glorious views of Bali’s highest Volcano/Mountain, Mt Agung.

You also have the option to visit to Besakih Temple which is Bali’s biggest and most revered Hindu temple sitting at foot of Mt Agung. Besakih as a 20 minute drive from Mahagiri Resort.

Drive to Mt Batur/Lake Baur area

Stay at Oculus Bali: stunning views over the mountain and lake, modernistic design inspired by materials from the local area with 3 bar/restaurant choices, beautifully appointed rooms. We are sure you’ll love it.

Afternoon: if weather permits you may like to do the Mt Batur hike. There are very few people, if anyone on the mountain at that time of day so it could be a good option.

Otherwise try ATV/Quad Bike. Get ready for some excitement as you explore the trails and lower slopes of Mt Batur on an ATV/Quad bike. We think this is by far the best location for Quad Biking in Bali.

Or for those not into ATV/Quad bikes we will happily arrange a Jeep tour.

Dinner: Oculus (included)

Day 4: Handara Golf Resort

If Mt Batur Hike not done the previous day then the morning will be the next opportunity.

Morning: Hike Mt Batur Volcano within the Kintamani Caldera. With good reason, this is the most popular hike in Bali and can easily be done with a moderate level of fitness. If the skies are clear, you will have unforgettable views of the caldera, lava flows from eruptions back in the early 1960’s, Lake Batur & Bali’s biggest mountain, Mt Agung.

Note: Guests can choose to do the early sunrise hike (leaving at around 5.00am) or get up a little later and do the hike around 7.30-8.00.

If the sunrise is not important to you, we like the later hike as most of the other hikers have finished by then or on their way back do

If you are not hiking and you didn’t do the day before, then choose between ATV/Quad Bike or Jeep tour

2 hour drive to Bali Handara Golf Resort where you will be staying tonight

Bali Handara Golf Resort boasts a world class golf course in a magnificent setting, cozy hotel and cottage accommodation and a beautiful dining experience. Nestled among the stunning mountain range of Bali, at an altitude of over 1,500 meters above sea level, lies a resort that promises to take you on a journey of self-discovery.

Afternoon: relax, play golf, play tennis, hike nearby lake Tamblingan, explore local area.

Note: there is often rain in the afternoons so if you plan to play golf, it might be a safer bet to play on the morning of day 5. Please note that your golf fees are included for the next day, however if you do want to play this afternoon, there will be at additional fee of $70 (not including golf club hire or caddy fees)

Dinner: at Handara Golf Resort (included)

Day 5: Handara to Munduk

Morning: choose between

Golf

Or

Canyoning with Canyoning Bali at nearby Gitgit. Canyoning Bali are a very professional, experienced and safe operator that has selected the best river valleys in the Gitgit area. If you are not clear what Canyoning is, it’s the process of moving through the natural environment of a Canyon using various methods including walking, rappelling (abseiling) jumping, swimming, scrambling and sliding. It's great fun, sometimes a challenge and puts you in close contact with your natural environment.

Or

Visit Jatiluwih for Ricefield terrace walk at this UNESCO World Heritage site (includes lunch)

Or

Jungle trek around local Tamblingan lake

Note:

If one person wishes to play golf in the morning and the other guest/s want to do another activity, that’s okay. Your guide will not be required at the Golf course so will be free to take the other guest/s on another activity.

Mid Afternoon: Short drive to Sanak Retreat (40 minutes)

Sanak is located in a tropical adventure wonderland in the cooler climate of Munduk Mountain Valley . The retreat is perfectly situated close to jungle, mountains, clove and coffee plantations, rice fields, lakes, waterfalls, springs and the sea. A perfect opportunity to explore nature and seek a deeper sense of serenity in a luxurious setting.

Stay Sanak Retreat Bali for nights 5 & 6

Dinner: Sanak Retreat Bali (included)

Day 6: Munduk

Morning: Mountain Bike riding through the Munduk Mountain Valley with your local guide will get you close to nature whilst also immersing yourself in traditional Bali and observing the traditions, customs and lifestyle of the local people.

Afternoon: Explore the area with your guide, visit one of the beautiful Munduk waterfalls or just relax in the comfort of Sanak Retreat

Dinner: Sanak Retreat (included)

Day 7: Munduk to Pemuteran

Morning: After breakfast drive to Pemuteran (1 hour 15 minutes)

Stay at Menjangan Dynasty Resort for nights 7 & 8

Menjangan Dynasty Resort, Beach Glamping and Dive Centre offers the ultimate luxury glamping resort experience in a world class diving location within the beautiful surroundings of Northwest Bali.

Resting upon 16 hectares of land on a quiet peninsula beside a blissful white-sand beach, this eco-friendly, tented, boutique retreat caters to outdoor adventure enthusiasts with an appetite for indulgence as well as folks who just want to relax and be pampered. From here, you can enjoy a spellbinding vista that extends across the gentle waters of Banyuwedang Bay to the lowland forests of the West Bali National Park, taking in a mangrove-entwined coastline and the tiny uninhabited island of Menjangan, the craggy north-facing folds and ridges of the Tiga Saudara Mountains.

The safari-style tented rooms and villas, combined with a series of magnificent communal spaces crafted in bamboo and ‘alang-alang’ thatch, present a refreshing alternative in architectural style and Five Star Flair

Delicious cuisine, with the glamping Resort’s signature Pasir Putih Beach Club & Bar offering all-day dining, as well as the opportunity for romantic dinners in the setting of your choice, can all be enjoyed, supported by excellent service from a team of safari-suited staff.

After settling in, just let your guide know what you’d like to do for the rest of the day:

Your options include:

· Sea Kayaking Menjangan Bay

· Snorkeling

· Short hike in hills behind Pemuteran

· Mt Bike Riding

· Fishing in traditional local boat known as a Jukung

Dinner: Menjangan Dynasty (included)

SPECIAL NOTE:

We also offer an Optional PADI Open Water SCUBA Course Program that can be taken for the remainder of your tour.

If you want to do the PADI Open Water SCUBA course, this can be done over three days, starting Day 8, for a supplementary cost of $360/person.

If do choose this option you can ignore Days 8,9 & 10 of the itinerary below. You will stay 3 nights at Menjangan Dynasty Resort and then head back directly to Kuta area after lunch on Day 10. Dinner at Suma Restaurant on Day 8 and dinner at Menjangan Dynasty Day 9 included.

Day 8: Pemuteran and Menjangan

Morning:

Recommended Activity: We don’t think you should miss this opportunity to go Snorkeling at Menjangan Island. This is one of the best dive sites in Bali with spectacular reefs and lots of interesting marine life. A boat will transfer you to the island. Simple lunch included. Departing: 0900

If you’d rather do something else, your options are:

Cycling, Hiking, Fishing, Try SCUBA or SCUBA Dive for Certified Divers ($68 supplemental charge for Try SCUBA or 2 x SCUBA dives)

Hiking: West Bali Adventures will take you hiking in West Bali National Park, starting at 07.00 – hike time 2.5-3 hours

Cycling: West Bali Adventures bike tour starts a 0900 and takes about 3.5 hours. The tour travels through local villages with a focus on agricultural tourism including salt from the local lake, Arak (local clear liquor) , Peanuts and Coconuts.

Fishing: we have a fishing guide who will take you in the traditional Jukung (local fishing boat) – times are flexible. Note: the Jukung has both engine & sail

TRY SCUBA: Learn some SCUBA skills - try your first dive in a pool then do one open water dive in the ocean

SCUBA (for certified divers): includes 2 local dives in Pemuteran area

Stay Menjangan Dynasty Resort

Dinner: Suma Restaurant is a traditional Javanese Joglo (wooden house) nestled into Sumberkima Hill behind Pemuteran. It’s a great setting with lovely ocean views (included).

Day 9: Amed

08.30: Drive to Amed, arriving by 12.00

Stay at Coral View Villas.

Coral View Villa’s is the perfect Amed getaway with immaculate gardens, large swimming pool, beachside restaurant and direct beach access to a good snorkelling area featuring lots of colorful fish and coral.

Amed is a mecca for dive enthusiasts with numerous sites suitable for snorkeling/SCUBA and with lots of marine life and colorful coral

Rest of the day: Snorkeling available straight out front of hotel or try the Japanese Ship Wreck or another location nearby (your guide knows the best snorkeling places in the area) or

Hiking: we have developed a very nice 6km hike down a mountain valley road which takes approximately 1.5 hours. It passes through local villages, rice terrace farming areas and provides mountain and ocean views.

Note: If you don’t want to do the full 6km, just tell the driver how many km you want and he’ll wait for you at the specified place or

Fishing in a Jukung (local traditional fishing boat – see gallery for photos)

Or Just go Swimming & Relax

Dinner at: Gusto Resto & Café or Trattoria, both with extensive Italian cuisine menus and great views over the Bali Ocean. (included)

Day 10: Amed-South Bali

You may like to have a short snorkel in front of the hotel before or after another activity or you might choose to spend the morning just snorkeling and exploring different dive sites around Amed.

If you choose a short snorkel PLUS another activity, your options are: Hiking, Cycling (approximately 3 hours), Fishing, Try SCUBA or SCUBA (for certified divers)

Note: Supplementary cost for Try SCUBA is $30 Supplementary cost for 2 x SCUBA Dives is $40

Hiking: Choose between the 6km mountain valley road hike described above (approximately 1.5 hours) or our more challenging hill hike just 10 minutes to the east of your hotel (see photos in gallery) – hike time about 2.5 hours – your guide will collect you at the finishing point near the top of the hill

Cycling: Bajing from East Bali cycling will take you to a local village about 25km from Amed – you will ride on small roads through rice fields and villages enjoying the ride and learning a little about the local area. The ride is not too difficult so only moderate fitness required.

Fishing: we have a fishing guide who will take you in the traditional Jukung (local fishing boat) - see photos in gallery Note: the Jukung has both engine & sail

TRY SCUBA: Learn some SCUBA skills - try your first dive in a pool then do one open water dive in the ocean

SCUBA (for certified divers): includes 2 local dives in Amed area Lunch: Coral View Villas (included)

Depart Amed by 2.30: back to Kuta area around 5.30

Notes:

We provide lots of activity options however to assist us to plan your trip we ask that you provide us with as many choices as possible before your Active Break commences

You may want to stay on in the North Coast rather than end the tour in the south. If so, please let us know so the driver can make his way home on the afternoon of day 10.

Your driver can drop you in any of the following places after the tour: anywhere en route back to the Kuta area including Candi Dasa, Sanur, Nusa Dua, Jimbaran, Kuta, Legian and Seminyak.

If your drop off points are outside these areas, you will need to arrange for the driver to drop you somewhere convenient and then make your own plans to get to your destination

Taxi’s are cheap in Indonesia. Blue Bird taxis are very reliable and always use the meter.

The main ride share applications are Gojek and Grab. You can download from Playstore or Apple Store