Bali
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Day 1 Sanur
Arrived in Bali you have the rest of the day free time. Take a walk in the surroundings of the hotel
or unwind on the beach. If you wish, it is possible to meet "Pemangku" at the end of the afternoon,
a Balinese priest of which it is believed that by means of a purification ritual, physical illnesses can be alleviated. At first glance he seems an ordinary man, but you can not hide from your problems once he has read your palms with his magical talent for drawing. Blessed by Hyang Widhi (God of the Hindu religion), he knows to bring people physically and mentally in balance. After this spiritual experience it is possible to relax with an evening stroll along the beach of Sanur.
Day 2 Sanur - Nusa Lembongan
In the morning we sail from the port of Benoa to Nusa Lembongan.
After checking into the hotel, explore near Nusa Lembongan Island by motorbike / scooter.
Visits include an underground house and a seaweed plantation.
Enjoy the unique culture that Nusa Lembongan has to offer.
Day 3 Nusa Lembongan - Nusa Ceningan - Nusa Penida
In the early morning we travel by motorcycle to Nusa Ceningan Island. Through narrow roads and an impressive bridge that connects these two islands, Nusa Ceningan is reached. After a short visit we sail by boat to Nusa Penida. Upon arrival at Nusa Penida, it is possible explore the island by motorbike. Be surprised by the Buginese culture that lives in harmony with the ancient Balinese culture. From the old mosque to the ancient temple. The trip ends in Nusa Lembongan again.
Day 4 Nusa Lembongan - Sidemen
In the morning there is an opportunity to take walks on the quiet beach of Nusa Lembongan.
By the afternoon we sail back to Sanur, Bali and transfer to Sidemen.
Enjoy the beautiful panoramic views of East Bali.
Day 5 Sidemen - Agung Mountain
The adventure begins in the middle of the night. Mount Agung is the most sacred mountain in Bali and an active volcano. The people of Bali are so convinced of the sanctity of this mountain, which they head towards Mount Agung in their sleep. It is considered to be the abode of the Gods. From July to October is the best time to climb this mountain. However, it is advisable to do this under the guidance of a guide because the mountain is known as heavy, long and dangerous. The sunrise is magical. With the clouds beneath you, the Mount Rinjani Lombok to your front and Batur Mountain at the back, it makes it one of the most magical sunrises on earth.
Day 6 Sidemen
Leisure day in Sidemen. Experience the daily life of this village. Relax on the veranda of the hotel overlooking the beautiful rice fields, or make small hikes to admire "ikat”, traditional hand-woven fabric of the village of Sidemen.
Day 7 Sidemen - Kintamani
In the afternoon we travel to Kintamani through Kelungkung. Here is a short stop at "Gedong Kertagosa", the old courthouse where authentic Kamasan style paintings on the ceiling can be admired. These paintings symbolize the present and after life. Arriving at the village Penelokan, there is time to enjoy a magnificent view over the Batur Volcano and Lake Batur. The journey continues to the lake where we will stay the rest of the evening. The evening gets a mystical atmosphere through the beautiful silhouette of the mountain Batur.
Day 8 Kintamani
Free day at the lake. Make walks on the edge of the crater or a boat sail to Trunyan village,
a unique village of Bali where a magical tree with a wonderful fragrance can be admired.
The villagers leave for this reason their lost ones under this tree.
Day 9 Kintamani - Ubud
Today there will be a special meeting with a Balinese medicine man. He is blessed with an ability to predict your future by reading your palm. He can also read ancient Balinese letters written on palm leaves. More than two thousand years ago peoples of Southeast Asia wrote on tree bark and prepared palm leaves. Suitable for this is the lontar palm. Especially in Bali, where many centuries an isolated Hindu community lived with a highly developed culture, the lontar book forms a goldmine of historical information.
This book of lontarpalm leaves have multiple functions, such as the healing of certain diseases and telling mantras or magic words, of which believed that they have their own strength to balance the harmonious relationship between man, God and to repair and maintain the environment.
The Balinese find this balance and harmonious relationship between these three factors very important in their daily activities.
You then travel to direction Tampak Siring and attend a ritual bath in the holy water
of Tampak Siring. The rest of the day is for relaxing.
Day 10 Ubud
End of the trip. You will be brought to your next destination.
This magical experience of Bali and its beautiful islands is to never forget.