Itinerary
October 5 & 6 Fly Vancouver to Bali via Taipei Oct 6 – 11 Stay in Royal Palace of Puri Saraswati in artisans village of Ubud in central Bali Tours include: Volcano Gunung Batur, & North Coast; Cremation ceremony; Bangli Temple; Walk in rice fields; Traditional music & dance show with dinner. Ample time for shopping in markets, relaxing by the pool & dining out. Optional extra tours include: Bali bird & reptile parks; Celuk silver village; Mas wood carving village; Cycling tour. Oct 12 – 15 Stay in beautiful oceanfront hotel in Candidasa on South Coast. Tours include: Snorkeling from outrigger boats near off-shore islands; Boat trip to White Sand Beach; Visit Tenganan traditional village; Dinner excursion. Oct 16 Drive to Denpasar and fly to Mataram, Lombok, drive to Senggigi Beach Oct 16 – 20 Stay in Puri Mas boutique resort and spa. Tours to Mount Rinjani Volcano; traditional Sasak village and traditional Lombok dinner. Oct 21 Drive up west coast of Lombok to Bangsal. Take little ferry to Island of Gili Meno Oct 21 – 22 Stay in Villa Nautilus resort on idyllic island of Gili Meno. Nothing to do except snorkel from the white sand beach, swim, explore the island on foot and relax. Oct 23 Take fast catamaran to Benoa harbour, Bali. Transfer to Balinese hotel in Nusa Dua. Oct 23 – 24 Free to relax at beach or pool. Optional tours to Kuta Beach & Ulu Watu Temple. Oct 25 Transfer to airport & return to Vancouver, arriving at 7:25 pm, same long day.
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