Today, I just receive my itenarary for my holiday tour of Bali from my tour agent. It seems I'll be visiting a lot of temples for this tour. Here is how it goes.......
Day 1: Arrival
Arrival at Bali (Denpasar airport). Meet and assist by local agent. Tranfer to hotel. Enjoy sunset view at Uluwatu temple. BBQ seafood in the evening.
Day 2 : Bali - Kintamani tour
After breakfast, introduction to the many varied faces of Bali. A visit to the village of Batubulan, watch the traditional Barong and Kris dances.
Follow with a visit to Celuk (gold & silver jewelry), Mas (wood carving) and Ubud (art & handicraft) to see Balinese artisans at work and excellent shopping. A scenic drive overlooking beautiful rice terraces brings you to the mountain village of Kintamani (5,000 f.a.b.s.l.) which offers spectaculat views of Lake Batur and the volcano. On the way back, at Tampaksiring village a visit to Tirta Empul temple and the Elephant cave, a mysterious hermit cave used by both Buddhist and Hindus from the 11th century.
Day 3: Bali - Bedugul & Tanah Lot tour
After breakfast visit the ancient Royal Taman Ayun temple in Mengwi (built in 1624), the holy monkey forest near Sangeh and the famous Lake Bratan Temple. Finally Tanah Lot, the picturesque sixteen century Balinese temple perched on tp of a huge outcrop, 100 yrds off the coastline.
Day 4: Bali
Free at own leisure -shopping spree, a swim in the sea or a visit to a famous Balinese Spa.
Day 5: After breakfast head for home.