- Blahbatuh - Meet your professional guide upon pickup at your hotel for your full-day sightseeing tour of Bali. Hop aboard your comfortable coach, which stops at each site for approximately 30-45 minutes.
Your first stop is the village of Blahbatuh, home to Bali’s only surviving gong-smith, who is an expert at casting bronze to make Balinese musical instruments. At a factory, watch the fascinating process of creating an entire gamelan orchestra — from large gongs to tiny bells. Your guide will describe the ancient method of casting metal components of the xylophone-like instruments for each gamelan.
- Arca Building Archaeological Museum - Next, your guide will take you on a tour of the Archaeological Museum, also known as the Gedung Arca Museum. Located in Bedulu Village, approximately 4 miles (7 km) from Ubud and 18 miles (30 km) from Denpasar, the museum displays historical and pre-historical collections dating back to the Stone Age. You’ll see bronze bells used as religious tools in the 15th century and view huge stone sarcophagi — ancient royal coffins dating back to 500 BC.
- Kintamani Highland - In the cool mountains of Kintamani, take in the views of Mt Batur. Black lava runs from the peak of this active volcano to the valley floor, where the shimmering Lake Batur — Bali’s widest lake — lies at its base. Stop here for a delicious lunch (own expense), served in a local restaurant offering an Indonesian buffet and magnificent vistas. Marvel at the crescent-shaped lake, surrounded by the steep walls of the crater rim where the original Mt Batur erupted tens of thousands of years ago.
- Mount Batur - In the cool mountains of Kintamani, take in the views of Mt Batur. Black lava runs from the peak of this active volcano to the valley floor, where the shimmering Lake Batur — Bali’s widest lake — lies at its base. Stop here for a delicious lunch (own expense), served in a local restaurant offering an Indonesian buffet and magnificent vistas. Marvel at the crescent-shaped lake, surrounded by the steep walls of the crater rim where the original Mt Batur erupted tens of thousands of years ago.
- Penglipuran - After lunch, make your way to the traditional village of Penglipuran. Wander with your guide through a bamboo plantation, and learn about the ancient beliefs and unique customs the locals maintain. Finally, head to Bukit Jati, located in Gulingan village, where you’ll partake in afternoon tea and coffee, served as you enjoy views of the rice fields and the blue sea beyond.
- Afternoon tea or coffee included
- Guidance by an English-speaking licensed guide
- Complimentary pickup and drop-off at major hotels in Kuta, Seminyak, Sanur, Jimbaran, and Nusa Dua
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
- Lunch
Exploring Kintamani Volcano and the top cultural highlights of Bali. Observe the intricate creation process of a complete Gamelan Orchestra in Blahbatu Village. Take a journey through history at an Archaeological Museum showcasing ancient caskets from the Royal Families, relics from 500BC. Experience the diverse eastern aromas of spices, cloves, coffee, and fruits at Sri Batu, a Plantation Village. Enjoy the cool mountain air of Kintamani as you peek at the ancient volcano, Mount Batur. You can even see the black lava trails originating from this spectacle while dining at a restaurant with impressive views (lunch not included).
Your adventure continues to Panglipuran. Explore the bamboo plantations and a traditional village with distinct customs.
Make sure to bring your camera to capture spectacular shots at Bukit Jati, our final stop. Enjoy afternoon tea and coffee while taking in the amazing view of the rice fields and the ocean from the hilltop.
- Additional charges for cruise passengers
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