Bali & Lombok: The Soul of Indonesia

Departure by scheduled Denpasar flight with intermediate stopover and change of aircraft.

Arrival in Bali and transfer to hotel. Day at leisure to relax at the hotel.
Treatment: overnight only.

Breakfast at the hotel. Full day exploring the beauty of the island of Bali that offers visitors a unique mix of emotions. Sightseeing begins with an evocative walk among the rice terraces of Jatiluwih, swaying green "waterfalls" set in the wild Balinese hills and considered by locals to be the "heavenly stairways of the gods." After this immersion in nature we reach the local market of Candikuning. Fragrant spices, flowers for divine offerings and exotic local fruits envelop this folkloric melting pot of local life. Late in the morning we reach Pura Ulun Danu Bratan, one of the most scenic temples on the island. Built entirely within the volcanic lake of Bratan, surrounded by colorful lilies, gardenias and water lilies, it is undoubtedly one of the most unforgettable "postcards of Bali." Stop for lunch at a local restaurant and continue to the southwest coast, reaching the Tanah Lot complex. Built in the 15th century on a cliff surrounded by waves (its name literally means "land on the sea"), at sunset it becomes one of the most "Instagrammed" places in Bali. At the end of the visit, return to the hotel, dinner at the hotel and overnight stay.
Treatment: full board.

Breakfast at the hotel. The program begins with a scenic walk inside the famous "monkey forest," a dense forest of giant moss-covered "banyan" trees at the base of which fall dense lianas that make these vistas a true wildlife sanctuary. A kind of playground for the hundreds of specimens of long-tailed macaques, sacred to the local people. We will continue on to visit the Gunung Kawi temple complex (about a 30-minute drive), locally called Pura Gunung Kawi, one of Bali's most unique archaeological sites, consisting of a collection of ancient shrine reliefs carved into the face of a cliff. At the end of the tour, we head to Kintamani, a scenic location in central Bali, from which to view the sacred volcano Gunung Batur and the large blue lake within its caldera. Lunch at a local restaurant. Afternoon devoted to visiting Mother Temple
Besakih, the largest and most revered complex consisting of some 30 temples and more than 200 buildings and certainly the center of religious life in Bali. At the end of the visit, return to the hotel, dinner at the hotel and overnight stay.
Treatment: full board.

Breakfast at the hotel. The program begins with Tegalalang Rice Terrace (about 1 hour's drive), one of Bali's most iconic rice terraces, where you will spend about 60 minutes on a soft trek; you can also experience the rice terrace view swing (optional). Continue to Tirta Empul Temple, an ancient temple dating back to 962 AD dedicated to Vishnu. It features pools in which the sacred water that flows from the mountain is collected and in which the Balinese like to immerse themselves with ancient purification rituals. Here you can experience purification rituals. After the visit return to the hotel and rest of the afternoon at leisure for a walk around Ubud. Dinner at the hotel and overnight.
Treatment: full board.

Breakfast at hotel, transfer to port and departure by fast boat to Lombok, arrival and meeting with Italian-speaking guide. Transfer to hotel. Free lunch. Dinner at hotel and overnight stay.
Treatment: breakfast and dinner at hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel. Full-day excursion to the archipelago of the three small islands of Gili Nanggu, Gili Kedis and Gili Tangkong, west of Lombok, small tropical paradises that have remained untouched. Relax on white-sand beaches surrounded by crystal-clear waters and opportunity for snorkeling on the reef; lunch. at a local restaurant. Return to hotel in the afternoon. Dinner at the hotel and overnight.
Treatment: full board.

Breakfast at the hotel and depart to the village of Tetebatu, located on the slopes of the Rinjani volcano, the highest peak on the island (3,726 meters); scenic walk among rice paddies, tropical plantations and spices. Reach the Jeruk Manis waterfall where you can take a rejuvenating and refreshing bath. Stop at Narmada Palace, the palace of the Sultan of Lombok built in 1724 as a royal garden and place of worship. Lunch at a local restaurant. Dinner at the hotel and overnight.
Treatment: full board.

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Lombok airport or port and end of services. Time at leisure until transfer to the airport in time for your flight back to Italy.
Treatment: breakfast.

Arrival in Italy and completion of the trip.