Bali: Culture, Food, and Beaches from Ubud to Sanur

Ubud - Sanur

Yoga, Photography, Fitness, Videography, Adventure

Activity Level: 1

Embark on a captivating adventure in Bali, where you'll have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the lush green landscapes of Ubud and unwind with some beach time in Sanur. The week begins in Ubud with visits to water temples, enchanting waterfalls, encounters with forest-dwelling monkeys, and insights into traditional farming practices. Later, you'll journey to Sanur to bask in the Balinese sun, savor coconut refreshments on the beach, indulge in a delightful food tour, and discover many more delightful experiences. Throughout this classic Bali exploration, you'll also gain fascinating glimpses into the local Balinese way of life.

7 days
8 - 24 spots
Double occupancy in 4-star hotels (limited single rooms available)
6 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches and 3 Dinners
TrovaTrip will provide 3 transfers from Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS), between 8 am and 5 pm
TrovaTrip will provide 2 transfers to Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) on the last day

Activities Included

Kanto Lampo Waterfall Visit
Tirta Empul Water Temple
Sacred Monkey Forest
Coffee Brewing Workshop
Rumah Desa Farming Experience
Rumah Desa Cooking Class
Go-jek Scooter Tastescapes Tour
Sunset Cocktail Hour

Other Inclusions

Double occupancy in 4-star hotels (limited single rooms available)
Local Guide throughout trip
All city transfers
Arrival airport transfer on a group basis (until 5pm on first day)
Departure airport transfer on a group basis (morning of last day)

Optional Activities

Sanur Cycling Tour
Balinese Massage and Spa

Exclusions

Flights (except as noted)
Food and alcohol (except as noted)
Visas and Travel Insurance
Airport Transfers Outside of Designated times
Tips & Gratuity

Itinerary

Day 1

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Day 1

Welcome to Bali! After a long journey, you’ve finally touched down at Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) where you will be transferred from the airport to Ubud where your adventure will begin. Then you’ll meet your group for the first time at the welcome dinner to kick off the trip! Note that there is typically heavy traffic in Bali so expect delays.

transfer

APPROX. 1 HOUR 20 MIN

Arrival Airport Transfer

TrovaTrip will provide 3 arrival transfers from Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) to the hotel between 8 am and 5 pm. Exact transfer times within this window will be determined closer to your arrival based on provided traveler flight information. Travelers arriving outside of the requested flight guidelines will need to make their own arrangements to meet the group at the hotel.

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dinner

Get to know your group and toast to the adventure ahead! Your welcome dinner at a local restaurant is included. Dinner tonight will be a set menu of Indonesian cuisine. Balinese coffee or Indonesian tea are included in the set menu. Subject to change based on availability.

accommodation

Arma Museum & Resort

Overnight in Ubud.

Day 2

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Day 2

Today marks the beginning of your exploration in Ubud! Following breakfast, you'll start your day with a transfer to Kanto Lampo Waterfall, where you can refresh yourself under the water flowing over natural rock formations. Afterward, you'll head north to Tirta Empul Water Temple for a water purification ceremony. Following your morning activities, transfer down to Puri Sebali, where you can enjoy lunch while overlooking the beautiful rice terraces. Finally, you’ll return to the hotel around mid to late afternoon where you can then unwind and enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure. You will be getting wet today so be sure to pack or wear a swimsuit, a change of clothes, and wear sturdy walking shoes/sandals to avoid slipping.

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breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel is included. Typical hotel breakfasts are continental full/America, or buffet style. The Arma Ubud offers a buffet with a combination of Indonesian, American, and Intercontinental breakfast. The exact breakfast offered will be determined by your finalized hotel.

activity

APPROX. 1 HOUR

Kanto Lampo Waterfall Visit

After breakfast, you will be picked up from the hotel and take a 30 minute private bus transfer to Kanto Lampo Waterfall. This waterfall is renowned for its distinctive rock formations and the refreshing experience of standing beneath the cascading water. It offers an environment for visitors to immerse themselves in nature, surrounded by lush tropical scenery. To reach the waterfall, you will start from the parking lot and walk down a set of cement stairs, which takes about ten minutes. Please note that the climb back up the stairs can be more challenging. You’ll then walk in about ankle deep water for another 10 minutes to reach the waterfall where you'll have the opportunity to stand beneath the falling water for a refreshing experience and snap some pictures. The total walking/hiking distance is about 400m (0.25 mi). The terrain is beginner friendly with a set of stairs, some dirt trails with rocks, and walking through ankle deep water. For this activity, it is advisable to wear a swimsuit, carry an extra set of clothes, and wear water shoes or sturdy sandals with traction to prevent slipping.

activity

APPROX. 1 HOUR

Tirta Empul Water Temple

After the waterfall, you’ll take a 30 minute private bus north to Tirta Empul Water Temple. For thousands of years, Balinese people believed that the water that comes from these springs heal and purify people’s inner and outer self. You will learn about the purification ritual and get to participate in it yourself. You’ll present offerings, that will be prepared for you in advance, and then get into the pool under the flowing fountains for the purification. Then you’ll finish off with some guided prayer. You can wear your swimwear underneath a provided sarong for the purification ritual. Note that you’ll want to dress conservatively (guides will provide sarongs for cover ups as needed). Also if you are menstruating you will be prohibited from entering the temple under Balinese tradition.

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lunch

After visiting the water temple, you’ll take a 40 min private bus transfer for lunch at a local restaurant overlooking the beautiful rice terraces in Ubud. You’ll enjoy a set menu sampling Indonesian cuisine with water included. Subject to change based on availability.

accommodation

Arma Museum & Resort

Overnight in Ubud.

Day 3

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Day 3

You’ll start your morning with a short ride to the Sacred Monkey Forest, a sanctuary that is home to more than 700 gray long-tailed macaques. Then you’ll head to Seniman Coffee for a coffee brewing workshop where you’ll learn about the process from beans to brew. You’ll have lunch on your own and have the rest of the day free to explore as you wish! Be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes, sunglasses, hat, sunscreen today.

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breakfast

activity

APPROX. 1 HOUR

Sacred Monkey Forest

In the morning, you’ll hop on a private bus and head 30 minutes to the Sacred Monkey Forest, a lush green sanctuary that is home to more than 700 gray long-tailed macaques and temple ruins.You’ll be guided through the forest to see the Banyan Trees, Bridge of the Dragons, and visit a temple that is nestled inside. Note that you are not allowed to feed the monkeys and be sure to avoid eye contact. Be careful with your belongings such as sunglasses, hats, or your bag, the monkeys will try to snatch it! Your guide will prepare you with further do’s and don’t on site.

activity

APPROX. 1 HOUR

Coffee Brewing Workshop

After exploring the monkey forest, you’ll transfer on a private bus for 30 minutes to Seniman Coffee for a brewing workshop. You’ll learn from baristas about the whole process from bean to brew and how different processes can affect the aroma and taste of each cup of coffee. The barista will be demonstrating various coffee brewing methods and then ask a few volunteers come up for a hands on experience brewing their own coffee. A small sample cup of coffee is included. After the coffee workshop, you will have lunch at your own expense before taking a 30 min ride back to the hotel and enjoy the rest of the evening free at leisure. Note that Seniman is in the city centre of Ubud so ask your guide for lunch recommendations!

accommodation

Arma Museum & Resort

Overnight in Ubud.

Day 4

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Day 4

This morning you’ll take a longer ride out to Rumah Desa for a farming experience and cooking class. You’ll be immersed in the ‘day in the life of’ a Balinese farmer, learning about local village life and get hands-on experience in the rice paddies. Then you’ll head to the compound for a cooking class, using ingredients that grew in the farm and eating the dishes for lunch. After the cooking class, you’ll leave the lush greenery of northern Bali and transfer to the beach town of Sanur where you will be checking into your hotel and staying for the remainder of your trip. Please be sure to pack comfortable shoes for walking, bug spray, sunscreen, and a change of clothes in case you get dirty.

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breakfast

transfer

APPROX. 1 HOUR 30 MIN

Ubud Hotel to Rumah Desa Farming

You’ll transfer on a private bus from the hotel in Ubud to Rumah Desa for a farming experience and cooking class. Bathroom breaks will be made as needed.

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APPROX. 1 HOUR 30 MIN

Rumah Desa Farming Experience

After breakfast, you will check out of the hotel and head to Rumah Desa for a full day adventure in the authentic Balinese Village of Tabanan. You’ll get to see the architecture and daily lives of the locals that live there. Then you’ll head to the rice fields and your guide will tell you all about the rice paddies and you’ll learn different farming practices from the farmers themselves. If you would like, you can even get into the wet rice fields for a fully immersive experience. Note that most farmers have a working ox that helps them plow the lands. You’ll then learn about how the crops are processed to become food in the cooking class. You are mostly walking around village roads but once you get out to the farm and rice paddy it is mostly dirt. *Trovatrip works in tandem with the local operator to vet and ensure all animals are treated humanely and respectfully.

activity

APPROX. 1 HOUR

Rumah Desa Cooking Class

From the farm you’ll walk about 15 minutes to the compound where you will be participating in a cooking class. As a part of the farming experience, you’ll use some of the crops grown on the farm to learn how to prepare some Balinese dishes such as a Balinese salad and chicken with Balinese spices. Usually, the larger group will be divided into smaller groups and each group will create a dish. After the dish is ready, guests will have lunch with what they already prepared. *Vegan and vegetarian options must be notified in advance.

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lunch

Lunch is included at the compound after the Rumah Desa Cooking Class. The menu consists of the dishes that were created during the cooking class.

transfer

APPROX. 1 HOUR 30 MIN

Rumah Desa to Sanur

You will take a private bus transfer from Rumah Desa to your hotel in Sanur. Note that there is typically traffic in Bali so expect delays.

accommodation

Puri Santrian Sanur

Overnight in Sanur.

Day 5

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Day 5

Waking up by the beach is not a bad way to start the day. You can either take the day to lounge on the beach and hang out at leisure, or if you are feeling particularly adventurous, there is an optional sunrise beach cycle tour you can sign up for. Then in the late afternoon/early evening, you’ll join the group for a Go-jek food tour, where the highlight will be tasting Balinese suckling pig. Be sure to wear a light long sleeve shirt as it can get pretty windy on the back of the scooter.

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breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel is included. Typical hotel breakfasts are continental full/America, or buffet style. Puri Santrian Sanur offers a buffet with a combination of Indonesian, American, and Intercontinental breakfast. The exact breakfast offered will be determined by your finalized hotel.

activity

APPROX. 3 HOURS

Sanur Cycling Tour (Optional)

Early bird gets the worm! You’ll wake up at 5am to start your cycle on the beach where you’ll ride along Sanur Beach and stop to watch the sunrise. Then you’ll bike over to Sanur market where your guide will buy you some light food to snack on. Continue cycling to another section of Sanur beach where you will enjoy breakfast and your guide will show you how Balinese pray at the temple before cycling back to the hotel. For this tour, you’ll be on bikes with gears, cycling around 5km (3.2 mi) round trip on flat, paved roads. The whole duration of the tour will be around 3 hours. This will be a relatively easy ride, but make sure to wear closed-toed shoes and athletic clothes. Helmets will be provided.

activity

APPROX. 2 HOURS

Go-jek Scooter Tastescapes Tour

The evening tastecapes consist of five total stops. First, you’ll take a roughly 30 minute private transfer to Pantai Sanur Hang Tuah where you will enjoy an included fresh coconut or beer of your choice on the beach. Here, you’ll see the old pier which is a popular hangout spot for locals. You will then meet with your Go-Jek driver who will be taking you on the back of the scooter for the rest of the night. Your second stop is at Bajra Sandhi, a monument commemorating Balinese soldiers during the war, where you’ll get a brief history lesson about Bali during the war time. Then it’s back on the scooter for another half hour to Pasar Badung Night Market as your third stop, where you will try local street foods as appetizers before the highlight of the tour (for those that are vegetarian or vegan, the night market is where you will have your main course as the next stop consists of meat). Now it’s time for the main course! Your next stop is to try Babi Guling or suckling pig, one of the most iconic Balinese dishes that is very popular amongst the locals. Finally, your last stop to cap off the night is at Ronde where you’ll enjoy a warm mochi-like rice ball filled with peanuts and served in a bowl of warm ginger syrup before taking a half hour scooter ride back to the hotel. Helmets will be provided.

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dinner

Dinner is included during the Go-jek Scooter Tastescapes Tour.

accommodation

Puri Santrian Sanur

Overnight in Sanur.

Day 6

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Day 6

Today is your last full day in Bali. You can either spend the afternoon at leisure soaking in the Balinese sun or sign up for an optional Balinese massage which is a short transfer from the hotel. Then to celebrate the incredible week that you’ve had making new friends and new memories, you’ll take a transfer to Rockbar to meet for a final sunset cocktail hour and farewell dinner.

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breakfast

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APPROX. 1 HOUR

Balinese Massage and Spa (Optional)

This afternoon, you can choose to sign for this optional Balinese massage. You’ll be picked up late morning to take a 30 minute transfer to the spa for a full body, relaxing massage. Then you’ll transfer back to the hotel where you can start getting ready for the farewell dinner.

activity

APPROX. 1 HOUR

Sunset Cocktail Hour

Cheers to an amazing trip! You’ll be picked up late afternoon for a 45 minute private bus transfer to the stunning Rockbar by Ayana where you’ll enjoy an included cocktail overlooking the sunset. No food is included during the cocktail hour, but you are free to order snacks and additional cocktails at your own expense.

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dinner

Farewell dinner at a local restaurant is included after the sunset cocktail hour. Tonight you’ll be served a set menu of elevated Balinese cuisine. Water is included but additional beverages and food will be at your own expense.

accommodation

Puri Santrian Sanur

Overnight in Sanur.

Day 7

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Day 7

All good things must come to an end. Enjoy a final breakfast at the hotel before hopping on a transfer to the airport to catch your flight.

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breakfast

transfer

APPROX. 1 HOUR

Departure Airport Transfer

DepartureTrovaTrip will provide 2 departure transfers from the hotel to Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) between 8 am and 12 pm. Exact transfer times within this window will be determined closer to your departure based on provided traveler flight information. Travelers departing outside of the requested flight guidelines will need to make their own arrangements to the airport.

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