Paradise on Earth Bali, the jewel of Indonesia, has long been proclaimed as the most beautiful island paradise on earth. Crystalline waters, beautiful temples, and a unique culture are among the attributes that make it an irresistible magnet to adventurers and vacationers alike. Unlike the rest of Indonesia, Hinduism, with its many myths and traditions, has been the primary influence of the Balinese. Every dawning day calls for a celebration, and the setting sun is a reason for festivity. The local people revel in a "joie de vivre" which infects all who visit their treasured paradise. Whereas Bali is mostly renowned for its fabulous beaches, the interior of the island offers a pleasant interlude with its terraced paddies and the lazy charm of small villages which have remain unchanged despite the advent of tourism. Bali features some of the most exotic vacation resorts in the world. Understated in their elegance, these resorts have cleverly utilized local themes and materials with outstanding results. Combined with the Balinese tradition of hospitality, every guest is made to feel personally welcome. Your 3-night package includes accommodations, American breakfast daily, round-trip transfers, a full day Ubud & Kintamani tour with Barong dances & lunch, and a half day Besakih Mother Temple tour.

Optional Tours (minimum 2 required)

- MOUNT BATUR EXCURSION
Pick up at your hotel and proceed to Mount Batur, an active volcano with a smoking crater and a tranquil lake at its base. Stay overnight at LAKE VIEW HOTEL. An early morning ascent to the lip of the crater, in time for sunrise, affords a spectacular, unforgettable view. On a clear day you can see Mt. Rinjani in Lombok. Picnic at the summit, 5000 feet above sea level, in extraordinarily calm and peaceful surroundings. Descend via the smoking crater to Tirta Sanjiwani Hot Springs for a rejuvenating plunge. Drive back through the lava fields along the scenic road to your hotel.
2 days / 1 night: $195 (single supplement: $75)

- BALI ADVENTURE
DAY 1
Travel this morning to the small town of Ubud, known as the "village of artists." Stop en route at the traditional Balinese compound of Singapadu, with visits to a traditional family home, a silversmith, and the stone-carving village of Batubulan. Overnight at the centrally located KOMANEKA HOTEL, allowing easy access to explore this interesting town, with its painting galleries and museums.

DAY 2
Depart Ubud and travel further into the mountains to the village of Bedugul. Pass through quiet villages far off the beaten path, traversing rice-terraced valleys. On the way, visit the sacred monkey forest of Sangeh and the flower and spice market at Candi Kuning. Stop at Gitgit Waterfall, before continuing on to the northern beach town of Lovina, arriving in the late afternoon. PURI BAGUS BUNGALOW

DAY 3
Early this morning before breakfast, take a boat trip to see dolphins frolicking off the coast. After a morning at leisure, depart Lovina and head south, visiting hot sulfur springs, passing the beautiful rice fields of Pupuan and coffee and clove plantations en route. Arrive back at your chosen beach hotel in the late afternoon.
3 days / 2 nights: $310 (single supplement: $170)

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