Bali and Komodo: Dragons, Rice Terraces & Cultural Ceremonies

Duration: 12 days

Begins: Ubud

Ends: Denpasar

Trip Code: AEUC

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    Bali shines as one of Indonesia’s most beloved destinations, and for good reason. With emerald-green landscapes, thrilling adventures, serene temples, and warm locals, it offers the perfect balance of excitement and relaxation. This 12-day Geluxe adventure showcases the best of Bali at a comfortable, unhurried pace. Explore the iconic Jatiluwih and Ulun Danu Temples, trek and canoe through the lush jungle near Munduk, and soak up the tranquil beach vibes in Candidasa. But the adventure doesn’t stop there—no trip to Indonesia is complete without wildlife encounters. Embark on a three-night excursion to Komodo, with two full days dedicated to spotting the legendary Komodo dragon. It’s relaxation, adventure, and bucket-list-worthy experiences rolled into one unforgettable trip.
    Is this tour for me?
    Travel Style
    The Geluxe Collection
    With perfectly paced itineraries, one-of-a-kind accommodations, and comfort at their very core, these premium active trips are adventure at its finest.
    Service Level
    Upgraded
    Quality accommodations and more inclusions than on other G Adventures tours, like meals, private transport, and activities.
    Physical Rating
    2 - Light
    Light walking and hiking suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.
    Trip Type
    Small Group
    Small Group experience; Max 16, avg 14
    Age requirement
    12+
    All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
    What's Included
    • Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
    • Your OMG Day: White Water Rafting or Balinese Cooking Class, Ubud
    • Welcome dinner
    • Kendaran village excusion
    • Sangeh temple visit
    • Jatiluwih and Ulundanu visits
    • Munduk Jungle trekking
    • 2 full day private speed boat tours of Komodo
    • Goa Lawah Temple visit
    • Cycle tour near Sibetan village
    • Free time in Candidasa
    • Arrival and departure transfer
    • Internal airfare
    • Tips for all included meals and activities, except for the CEO and porterage
    • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
    Accommodations

    Hotels (11 nts)

    Meals

    11 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 2 dinners

    Allow USD150-195 for meals not included.

    Transportation

    Flight, private vehicle, boat, walking.

    Staff & experts

    CEO (Chief Experience Officer) and local guides throughout

    Day 1 : Ubud: The Center & Soul of Bali

    As a center of traditional healing, where the rich knowledge of medicinal herbs and plants has been passed down through generations, Bali, especially Ubud, is now a vibrant hub of culture and spirituality. Lush jungle landscapes, once tended by healers and herbalists, now cradle serene retreats and wellness sanctuaries, where ancient remedies intertwine with modern practices to restore body and soul. Welcome to Bali, and to Indonesia. We invite you to embrace not only Bali's heritage of healing and nature but also the island's natural beauty and adventurous side.

    Arrive at any time and choose to join your CEO on a brief walk to get to know Ubud. Join your group for a welcome dinner at the hotel.

    Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group

    1h

    Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.

    Acommodation

    Arma Museum & Resort

    Acommodation

    Arma Museum & Resort

    Meals Included:

    Dinner

    Day 2 : Ubud: Kenderan Village Experience

    Just beyond Ubud's busy city life is where you can embrace the tranquil hidden gem of Desa Wisata Kenderan Village. Where nature and Balinese traditions blend so time seems to slow down and you may relax into Bali's cultural richness, sacred temples, emerald green rice terraces and peaceful village life. A morning of cultural immersion turns to an afternoon of free adventure to explore Ubud how you please.

    Enjoy a tour of traditional Kendran Village through rice paddies, temples and a waterfall led by a local guide. After a morning in the community, return to the center of Ubud for a free afternoon. As Bali's cultural capital, there is no shortage of amazing things to do. Opt to visit the famous Monkey Forrest, browse through the Ubud Market or admire the Ubud Palace and many temples.

    Kenderan Village Visit

    Ubud

    Just outside the city of Ubud, tucked within lush rice paddies, lies the picturesque village of Desa Wisata Kenderan. With your local community guide, tour of the ancient heritage village, see the beautiful Balinese waterfall and restore yourself with local holy water.

    Free time:

    Ubud

    Spend the afternoon adventuring through enchanting Ubud. Opt to visit the famous Monkey Forest or the Ubud Market and Palace.

    Acommodation

    Arma Museum & Resort

    Optional Activities - Day 2

    Monkey Forest Visit

    Ubud

    Take a walk through the lush Monkey Forest. Keep your valuables close as these cheeky creatures are bound to grab anything that isn't nailed down.

    Ubud Market

    Ubud

    Walk through the colorful Ubud Market and shop through the beautiful locally made Balinese handicrafts. Stop by some of the food stalls and try some of Indonesia's best street food like sate, chicken with peanut sauce, and mie goreng, fried noodles.

    Ubud Palace Visit

    Ubud

    Walk through the historic Ubud Palace and admire the Balinese architecture and Hindu influence.

    Acommodation

    Arma Museum & Resort

    Meals Included:

    Breakfast | Lunch

    Day 3 : Ubud: Your OMG Day

    To raft or to eat? That is today's question! Your OMG Day is all about choices and lucky for you, you get to choose! Looking for a bit of an adrenaline rush? Grab a paddle and head down the river on a white water rafting adventure with a local guide! Looking to venture down Bali's culinary side? Join a cooking class that will have you hands on in a Balinese market and in the kitchen. However you'd prefer to spend your day, you are sure to have some stories to share over dinner. In the evening, come back together as a group for an epic firefly experience. Enjoy dinner together in the rice paddies before heading out in the night to see the fireflies light up the sky. A pretty magical evening!

    Your day will be epic no matter which way you spend it on your OMG Day. Fill in your fellow travellers on what the day held over a delicious dinner in Taro Village.

    White Water Rafting or Balinese Cooking Class

    Ubud

    Option 1: Rush through the Balinese jungle on an epic white water rafting adventure. After getting picked up from the hotel, you'll met your rafting guides at the Ayung River, then head off down the white caps of the class 2 and 3 rapids. After the adventure, enjoy lunch before heading back to the hotel in the afternoon. Option 2: Start with a visit to the local market, filled of spices, fresh fruits and vegetables. Pick up a few of the items you need for the cooking class, then head to where you'll cook the meal. After working together with your local host and fellow travelers, dig into your delicious and fresh home cooked Balinese meal.

    Taro Village Fireflies Experience

    Ubud

    Take a short drive to Taro Village, on the outskirts of Ubud, and arrive to the Firefly Study and Breeding Centre. Learn about the different stages of a firefly before embarking on a short trek through the rice paddies to a living area. Fill up on a local dinner as we wait for night to fall outside. Once it's completely dark, witness the sky illuminate as fireflies emerge and light up the night sky.

    Acommodation

    Arma Museum & Resort

    Acommodation

    Arma Museum & Resort

    Meals Included:

    Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

    Day 4 : Ubud to Munduk: Macaques, Rice Terraces and the Floating Temple

    Verdant Bali is dotted with terraced fields that cascade down hillsides, their lush greens shimmering in the sunlight. As you pass through small villages, you’ll often catch the scent of incense wafting from temples and offerings placed along roadsides. Friendly locals greet you with warm smiles, and the sound of traditional gamelan music drifts from community gatherings, immersing you in the rich culture and tranquil beauty of inland Bali.

    Drive northwest from Ubud to Munduk and make some amazing pitstops today. The first stop is at Sangeh Monkey Forest, a slightly crowded but equally as beautiful monkey forest. Watch the macaques play and admire the ancient Balinese architecture. The next stop is the famous Jatiluwih Rice Terrace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where we can enjoy a short walk through the rice fields. The last stop is at the breathtaking Ulun Danu Beratan Temple. Admire the floating temple with the stunning mountainous backdrop before driving to Munduk and checking into your OMG Stay.

    Sangeh Monkey Forest Visit

    Sangeh

    Visit Sangeh Monkey Forest and explore under the ancient trees and mystical temples. Watch as the macaques play and swing off the century old temples.

    Jatiluwih Rice Terraces Visit

    Tabanan 1h

    Follow your CEO down narrow paths as you explore the UNESCO-protected Jatiluwih Rice Terraces. Stop to enjoy the view as you trek around the area.

    Ulun Danu Temple Complex Visit

    Danau Beratan

    Bring your camera for this floating temple visit; the captivating Ulun Danu Temple, founded by the King of Mengwi in the 17th century, is one of Bali’s most important and most photographed temples.

    Private Vehicle

    Ubud - Munduk 2h30m - 3h 85km

    Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

    Acommodation

    Munduk Moding Plantation Nature Resort

    Acommodation

    Munduk Moding Plantation Nature Resort

    Meals Included:

    Breakfast

    Day 5 : Munduk: Your OMG Stay

    The beautiful region of Munduk in Northern Bali is known to be greener, cooler and much less touristy than other parts of the island. With blue lakes, misty mountains, historic puras, Balinese Temples, and incredible hiking, take the opportunity to immerse yourself in all that Munduk has to offer today. And today you'll experience just that. After an invigorating east trek to temples and waterfalls, get settled into your Munduk OMG stay.

    Trek through the tropical Balinese jungle, along beautiful lakes and passed historic temples. In the afternoon, enjoy the many amazing activities at your OMG Stay. Tour the coffee plantation, build your own Balinese kite, join a yoga class or even make homemade soap.

    Wanagiri Trek

    Munduk 2h - 3h 2km

    Start from Wanagiri Trekking point and hike to the mysterious Ulun Danu Tamblingan on Tamblingan Lake. Explore the temple before continuing the trek along the lake to Pura Dalem Tamblingan temple. Admire the incredible views and stop at some beautiful photo spots. Then hop into a canoe and paddle to the other side of the lake to meet your transportation. This trek is mostly flat and easy-moderate level.

    Free time:

    Munduk Afternoon

    Spend a free afternoon in Munduk and enjoy some of the amazing activities at your OMG Stay.

    Acommodation

    Munduk Moding Plantation Nature Resort

    Acommodation

    Munduk Moding Plantation Nature Resort

    Meals Included:

    Breakfast

    Day 6 : Flores: In search of the world's largest lizard

    Imagine a lizard so big they call it a dragon. What sounds like a legend is actually real, endemic to Komodo National Park. The Komodo dragon is of course not an actual dragon, but as the biggest and heaviest lizard in the world, this great reptile has quite the global reputation. This large beast can only be found on five tiny islands in the center of the Indonesian Archipelago, with only about 3500 remaining in the wild. Over the next few days, take the unique opportunity to explore some of the tropical islands where these rare, endangered lizards live.

    Leave the lakeside mountains of Munduk this morning and drive back to Denpasar Airport. A trip back toward the city is deserving of a stop in one of Bali's most famous temples, Taman Ayun. With dark pagodas that stand out against a bright green forrest backdrop, this is the perfect stop off before arriving to the airport. An afternoon flight brings us to the island of Flores. We'll meet our private transfer at the airport and they'll bring us to our hotel for a restful evening before our Komodo adventure begins!

    Private Vehicle

    Munduk - Denpasar 1h45m - 2h 72km

    Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

    Taman Ayun Temple Visit

    Mengwi

    Halfway between Ubud and Denpasar lives the beautiful Taman Ayun Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Built in the 17th century, this temple and garden is considered one of Bali's cultural gems.

    Plane

    Denpasar - Labuan Bajo 1h15m 580km

    Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.

    Acommodation

    Sudamala Resort Komodo

    Acommodation

    Sudamala Resort Komodo

    Meals Included:

    Breakfast

    Day 7 : Komodo National Park Day 1: Pink Sand Beaches and Komodo Dragons

    Traveling in Komodo is a rare and extraordinary adventure, where rugged landscapes meet vibrant coral reefs and unique wildlife, including the legendary Komodo dragons. The islands offer an unparalleled mix of natural wonders, from pink sand beaches to crystal-clear waters perfect for snorkelling among seemingly untouched marine ecosystems. Today explore Komodo Island and other small, neighboring islands on an unforgettable boating trip and a chance to see the infamous Komodo Dragon. Enjoy lunch on the beach, snorkel in the perfect water and soak up the sun before returning to Labuan Bajo for the evening.

    Komodo Boat Tour

    Komodo

    An epic adventure through the amazing island of Komodo awaits! Climb aboard a speed boat to visit the best of Komodo Island. Take a walking tour of the island in search of Komodo Dragons, spend time on magical Pink Beach, snorkel in the turquoise water of Taka Makassar, and look out for giant reef manta rays at Manta Point. Then adventure beyond Komodo to the tiny island of Kanawa before heading back to Labuan Bajo for the night.

    Acommodation

    Sudamala Resort Komodo

    Acommodation

    Sudamala Resort Komodo

    Meals Included:

    Breakfast | Lunch

    Day 8 : Komodo National Park Day 2: Snorkel and Trek

    The largest lizard in the world, the Komodo Dragon weigh as much, or more as most adult humans. Spotting these ancient predators in their natural habitat, with their slow, powerful movements and intense gaze, is both thrilling and humbling, offering a rare glimpse into a prehistoric world. Enjoy the encounter as much as the adventure through Komodo National Park!

    After rushing over the crystal blue water, arrive to rugged savannas and dense forests, where we'll meet a local ranger. Trek through Rinca Island in Komodo National Park to see the largest lizard in the world, the Komodo Dragon. After the opportunity to see them in the wild, snorkel through some of Indonesia's most incredible coral reefs at Manjarite and Kelor Island.

    Komodo National Park Day Trip

    Komodo National Park

    Spend a day exploring a couple of the many islands that make up Komodo National Park by boat. Enjoy an easy hike on Padar Island. Then cruise to Rinca Island for an easy trek to see the famous Komodo Dragon. After the trek continue to Manjarite island, considered just as beautiful on land as its reefs are below the sea. Enjoy some snorkeling there before heading to the final island of the day, Kelor Island, another incredible snorkeling spot.

    Acommodation

    Sudamala Resort Komodo

    Acommodation

    Sudamala Resort Komodo

    Meals Included:

    Breakfast | Lunch

    Day 9 : Labuan Bajo to Candi Dasa: To Bali's Quiet Coast

    A morning flight brings us back safely to Bali. We'll drive to the northeastern coast, stopping at the amazing Bat Cave Temple, Goa Lawah Temple, along the way. This afternoon we will arrive to Candidasa beach, one of Bali's best hidden gems. With one main road that connects the whole beachside town, you'll escape the busy, touristy towns for this quaint and picturesque fishing village. There's no place better to wrap up your trip than here.

    Goa Lawah Temple Visit

    Klungkung

    Visit the Goa Lawah Temple, known as the Bat Cave Temple. Witness hundred of bats living in the rear of the temple.

    Plane

    Komodo - Denpasar 1h15m

    Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.

    Private Vehicle

    Denpasar - Candi Dasa 2h30m - 3h 50km

    Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

    Acommodation

    Ramayana Beach Hotel Candidasa

    Acommodation

    Ramayana Beach Hotel Candidasa

    Meals Included:

    Breakfast

    Day 10 : Sibetan Village: The Legacy of the Snake Fruit

    When the active volcano Gunung Agung erupted in 1963, the farms and rice paddies of Sibetan Village were all but covered in ash and magma. Only one plant seemed to survive the tragedy, the Salak Palm and its sweet snake fruit. The villagers collected the Salak seeds and have since discovered 14 different species of snake fruit, 10 of which are considered extremely rare. On a bicycle tour through this village, have a chance to try the unique snake fruit and maybe even their snake fruit wine.

    Sibetan Village Cycle

    Candi Dasa

    Nestled at the foot of Gunung Agung active volcano is beautiful Sibetan Village. Take a tour of this traditional village by bicycle, passing by the lush green rice paddies, deep green jungle and distinct salak palms. Have a chance to try this unique fruit during the ride.

    Free time:

    Candi Dasa

    Spend the afternoon free in Candi Dasa.

    Acommodation

    Ramayana Beach Hotel Candidasa

    Acommodation

    Ramayana Beach Hotel Candidasa

    Meals Included:

    Breakfast | Lunch

    Day 11 : Candi Dasa: Final Day in Paradise

    One last day in paradise means another opportunity to lay on the Candi Dasa golden sand and watch the brightly colored fisherman boats drift along the horizon. It gives you one more day to take a dip in the turquoise sea and snorkel through the rainbow reef. One day more to hear the waves crash, to smell the frangipani blossoms in the air and to see the historic Balinese temples backed by lush green jungle. Explore or relax, it's however you want to spend your final day in paradise.

    With a free day ahead of you, opt to spend the day however you'd like. Feel free to plan your own adventure. Or opt to snorkel through the turquoise Candi Dasa water.

    Free time:

    Candi Dasa Full day

    Enjoy your last day in Bali however you'd like.

    Acommodation

    Ramayana Beach Hotel Candidasa

    Acommodation

    Ramayana Beach Hotel Candidasa

    Meals Included:

    Breakfast

    Day 12 : Candi Dasa/Denpasar

    After breakfast at the hotel, and maybe one last dip in the Balinese sea, your morning airport transfer will bring you to the Denpasar Airport in the early afternoon. Your Geluxe adventures ends upon arrival at the airport.

    Departure Day

    Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.

    Meals Included:

    Breakfast

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