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Hotel: Kinds Villa Bintang Resort Bali is a 4 star resort located on the beautiful golden sandy beach of Nusa Dua, Bali. It has tropical Balinese gardens, a first class restaurant with international cuisine, a large swimming pool and a spa featuring Balinese massage.The atmosphere created at Kinds Villa Bintang brings together Balinese architecture, woodcarvings, striking interior design and the friendly, attentive staff. The newly renovated resort has 54 rooms and a large modern lobby. All rooms feature air-conditioning, hair dryer, personal room safe, wireless internet, TV and mini-bar. Every room features a large balcony.
Day 1 - Depart New York (JFK) or Los Angeles (LAX) for Bali, Indonesia. Our staff will assist with flights which we recommend on Cathay Pacific with a Hong Kong stopover.
Day 2 - Upon arrival at Ngurah Rai International Airport of Denpasar, our tour guide will greet you at the arrival gate. Following a traditional welcome by a Balinese girl with a flower lei, our tour guide escorts us to awaiting air-conditioned coach for direct transfer to our hotel. Afternoon at leisure to rest and freshen up, then enjoy a welcome dinner buffet at the hotel. Blessed with a wonderful climate year round, it is little wonder why Bali is nicknamed the “The Island of the Gods.” Lush fields with sculpted rice terraces, volcanic mountains, rugged coastlines, and sandy beaches all combine for a picturesque assault on the senses. In harmony with the natural beauty of the island is the unique history and culture of the Balinese, witnessed in the friendly people, beautiful temples, colorful ceremonies. (Dinner)
Day 3 - After breakfast, enjoy full-day sightseeing as an orientation to the sights of Bali, featuring its natural, cultural, and artistic aspects. The tour begins with a stop at the village of Batubulan where you will attend a cultural performance of a Barong and Keris Dance. The dance depicts the story of the eternal battle between good and the evil. Proceed to the artisan villages of Celuk, Mas and Ubud, known as the center of the Balinese gold and silver jewelry industry, wood carvings and paintings respectively. Drive up through rural villages and vast areas of beautifully terraced rice fields in Tegal Lalang, and drive by hundreds of village temples before a visit is made to the 17th century holy-spring Gunung Kawi temple at Sebatu. Enjoy a cool break with lunch at the mountain village of Kintamani with its breathtaking vista of the still-active Mount Batur and its crater-lake. On return visit a traditional village at Panglipuran. Tonight, enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 4 - After breakfast, an early start for a full-day East Bali tour with lunch. Begin with a visit to the royal city of Klungkung and its famous ancient royal court hall Kerta Gosa; beautifully carved and decorated, the underside of the roof is covered with frescoes depicting the punishments awaiting the wrongdoer in hell. Afterwards lunch will be served in a local restaurant. Further up the hill you will reach Bali’s most important and sacred temple, the Besakih Temple, also called the Mother Temple. The temple is located right on the slopes of the holy mountain Gunung Agung and is actually a complex made up of twenty-two temples on parallel ridges. All this is aligned along a single axis and designed to lead the spiritual upward and closer to the mountain Gunung Agung. The way back to the resort leads through picturesque villages, offers stunning scenery, forests, rice fields and terraces, volcanoes, all linked to fast flowing rivers and deep ravines. A visit to Goa Lawah, also known as “Bat Cave,” is also included today. Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant tonight. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 5 - The day is at leisure or take an optional tour to the Royal Temple, Monkey Forest and The Floating Temple. This afternoon tour first takes you to the outskirts of Denpasar, Bali’s Capital city to visit a Batik processing center. The art of Batik, which incorporates a delicate process of drawing, waxing and dyeing, is an ancient art indigenous to Indonesia. The tour will proceed to the village of Mengwi with the 17th century Taman Ayun temple, a legacy of its glorious kingdom’s era. Visit the nearby sacred monkey forest of Alas Kedaton. The afternoon will be ended with a spectacular sunset view at Tanah Lot temple. (Breakfast) Optional Tour $55 per person based on a minimum of 2 going.
Day 6 - Today is free. Relax by the poolside, walk on the beach, enjoy a traditional Balinese massage at the spa, or head to Kuta for shopping, dining, and entertainment. (Breakfast)
Day 7 - The day is at leisure. Or take an optional tour to Ubud Village. This full day tour takes you to explore the unique artist village of Ubud, a heaven for art lovers and one of the most pristine areas. The village is filled with sophisticated palaces and traditional architectural styles. Ubud is also known for its Botanic Garden that offers a range of microclimates. In the morning, drive directly up to visit the Muji Art Gallery to witness Balinese artists elaborately painting their pieces. Afterwards, head for a visit to Museum Puri Lukisan, one of the most attractive painting museums that opened in 1956 to preserve and exhibit rich traditional and modern Balinese arts. Visit Puri Saren Agung, the Ubud Palace from where Ubud was ruled from in late 1800s till World War II, and walk across the palace to visit the Art Market. The tour finishes at the Botanic Garden located in Kutuh Kaja Village. The garden faces the Bird Village of Petulu, home of the famous white egrets. (Breakfast) Optional tour: $79 per person minimum 2 going.
Day 8 - Bali: After breakfast enjoy the morning at leisure. This afternoon, you will be picked up for a half-day tour along Bali’s southern peninsula. This area, known as Bukit, offers a landscape and topography unequalled by any other regions of the island. Visit the highly venerated Uluwatu temple, one of the oldest temples in Bali, built facing the Indian Ocean. Free living curious monkeys will be your new friends for the time of your temple visit. The stunning sunset will be the backdrop for the Kecak Dance performance near the temple. A memorable climax for this visit, this spectacular and dramatic dance performance features up to 100 dancers interpreting a part of the Ramayana story, also known as the Ramayana Monkey Chant. Kecak was originally a trance ritual accompanied by a male chorus. German painter and musician Walter Spies became deeply interested in the ritual while living in Bali about 80 years ago and recreated it into a drama, based on the Hindu Ramayana epic and including traditional Balinese dance movements. Tonight, we conclude our visit to Bali with a delicious farewell Seafood BBQ dinner on Jimbaran Beach. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 9 - Bali/USA: The day is free until it’s time to transfer to Ngurah Rai International airport for return flights home. (Breakfast) Or continue to Hong Kong Option.
THREE NIGHT HONG KONG EXTENSION:
Optional tours in Hong Kong are with an outside tour company and other passengers joining.
Day 9 – Bali/Hong Kong: After breakfast, transfer to the airport for flight to Hong Kong, where you will be met by our representative and transferred to our hotel. Welcome to vibrant Hong Kong, affectionately said to have a foot in the East and a foot in the West. A former British colony, Hong Kong reverted to Chinese sovereignty in 1997. Take a tram ride up to the top of Victoria Peak for breathtaking views of the city and Victoria Harbour below, ride the Star Ferry, and take a trip to Lantau Island, home to Hong Kong’s largest Buddhist monastery. Shopping abounds on Hong Kong Island and Kowloon, and in the markets such as Stanley Market and Temple Street Night Market. A gourmet’s paradise, the city is known for exquisite Chinese cuisine. In the evening you can feel the city pulsing with excitement in it’s trendy restaurants, bars and clubs. Overnight at The Park Hotel Hong Kong. (Breakfast)
Day 10 – Hong Kong/Buffet Dinner Cruise (Optional Tour)/Hong Kong: After breakfast, depart the hotel for a half-day tour to explore the sights and sounds of Hong Kong Island, certainly a “must do” for all first-time visitors; you will discover the sights that make Hong Kong one of the world’s top destinations. The tour stops at The Peak, perhaps Hong Kong's best-known attraction that overlooks the city's famous skyline, Victoria Harbor, and the romantic South China Sea. Then tour the Aberdeen Typhoon Shelter by taking a sampan ride for a fascinating close-up look at the local fisher-folk and their boat community. The nearby world-famous floating restaurants are glamorous amidst all the fishing boats. Enjoy the scenic coastal beauty of Deep Water Bay and Repulse Bay. Then on to Stanley Market for bargain hunting and a charming seaside escapade. Enjoy the remainder of the afternoon at leisure. In the evening you can take an optional Buffet Dinner Cruise with live music. Savor a sumptuous buffet dinner with international cuisine while a live band plays aboard a restaurant cruise liner. Dance the night away, or relax and enjoy the Hong Kong’s world famous harbor by starlight. There is also the opportunity to view the “Symphony of Lights,” an interactive light show which takes place every evening at 8.00 pm. The show combines lights from 44 buildings on both sides of the harbor. (Breakfast) Dinner cruise option: $85 per person based on 2 going.
Day 11 – Hong Kong/Macau (Optional Tour)/Hong Kong: Today is free to relax and explore Hong Kong or you may choose to take an optional tour to Macau. A jetfoil boat ride across the South China Sea and the Pearl River estuary will whisk you into Macau, located on the western side of the Pearl River Delta. The tiny enclave of Macau contains many UNESCO World Heritage monuments, including the famous facade of St Paul's Church, the Mount Fortress and the 14th-century A-Ma Temple, where Portuguese traders first landed. There's also a much more modern side to the town, with soaring tower blocks and thriving casinos. (Breakfast) Optional tour: $129 per person based on 2 going. Passports needed to enter Macao
Day 12 – Hong Kong/USA: Bid farewell to Hong Kong and depending on your flight schedule, depart for the airport for your return flight home. (Breakfast)
PRICE FOR HONG KONG EXTENSION BASED ON MIN 2 GOING $595 with single supplement at $330 in the Park Hotel Hong Kong This price is based on Cathay Pacific with a Hong Kong stopover, booked with us.
Please note: Though rare, it may be necessary to substitute hotels and adjust itineraries due to local conditions.
Price includes:
- Hotels specified or similar, with hotel taxes and service charges.
- Airport transfers
- Itinerary as above in private vehicle with English speaking tour guide
- Admissions to sites in our itinerary
- Meals as specified: B (Breakfast) BB ( Buffet Breakfast) L (Lunch) and D (Dinner).
Not included:
- Airline taxes valid at time of printing
- Optional excursions mentioned and all based on a minimum of 2 going.
- Meals not mentioned
- Drinks, personal expenses
- Tips for guides and driver
- All services not specified in the program
- Visas if necessary
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