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Explore the rich cultural heritage, flavours and daily life of the Balinese people during this memorable, half-day excursion to the Royal Palace with dinner.

Benoa, Blayu Village, Royal Palace of Puri Taman Sari, Pavilions, Tropical Garden, Shrines, Gates

Depart the pier for the scenic, approximately 1.75-hour drive to Blayu, a small village in the Tabanan District. Upon arrival, proceed to the magnificent former Royal Palace of Puri Taman Sari. Built in the 17th century, this spectacular landmark of historic architecture served as the Royal Palace of the Mengwi Dynasty ancestry. Designed in the style of ancient Balinese royal compound houses, Puri Taman Sari consists of a number of pavilions. This wonderful Royal Palace complex also includes a fantastic, tropically landscaped garden, exquisite wooden shrines, beautifully-carved gates, coconut palms, and views of rice fields surrounding three rivers, making it one of the area's main attractions. Every move and breath of Balinese life can be felt from the environment and the hotel atmosphere.

Traditional Balinese Welcome Drink and Dance, Attractions and Activities, Indonesian Dinner

Upon arrival, you are warmly greeted by a group of Balinese women who are clad in their exquisite traditional dress, and present you with a graceful hospitality. As a Bleganjur music group performs for you, you are escorted to the lobby area where a refreshing drink awaits. After a welcome dance, observe a colourful procession before setting off to explore the many attractions and activities housed at the Puri Taman Sari. There are also areas where you can observe daily Balinese activities, many of which are performed by women, and include offering-making and traditional Balinese umbrella-making. Following your discovery of Balinese culture and activities, proceed for an Indonesian buffet dinner.

Traditional Kecak Dancing Performance

After dinner, you are regaled with an utterly unique and fascinating performance of the Kecak Dance. This traditional dance recounts a tale from the Ramayana, an epic story that found its way from India to Indonesia. During the dance, the only musical accompaniment is the chanting by men positioned in a concentric circle on the stage. As the men chant and rhythmically sway to the music, colourfully costumed dancers weave and intertwine their way amongst them. Lit only by glowing torches, the shadows cast by the dancers, combined with the haunting chanting, create a truly mesmerising and unforgettable experience. At the conclusion of your visit, re-board your coach and commence the approximately 1.75-hour drive back to the ship.

Experience the panoramic natural beauty of Bali in an exciting new way during this full-day, off-road excursion.

Scenic Bali Drive and Bali Quad Discovery

Depart the pier for the scenic, approximately two-hour drive to Bali Quad Discovery. En route, pass through the serene hamlets of Br. Seming, Desa Kertha, Payangan Gianyar, magnificent Balinese villages and verdant green rice fields.

Upon arrival at Bali Quad Discover, proceed to the restaurant for a refreshment stop, then change your clothing in the changing rooms and assemble at the reception facility of Bali Quad Discovery. Here, receive your safety and riding instructions for your quad bike and buggy car, then familiarize yourself with these vehicles during a ride in the test-drive area. Afterward, begin your guided, off-road adventure.

Bamboo Forests, Rainforests and Plantations

Your route passes through a bamboo forest, rainforest, tropical plantations, small pathways, and bumpy and muddy trails. A stop is made at a quiet hamlet.

Here, you can visit a village temple and typical Balinese housing compound with its traditional architecture. Following your visit, re-board your quad bike or buggy car, and continue riding pass and through bumpy, muddy trails and the tropical rainforest. A brief refreshment and photo stop is made at a viewpoint overlooking distant rice terraces. After re-boarding your quad bike or buggy car, and ride slowly pass rice-paddies and cacao, banana and tropical plantations.

Upon completing your ride, head to the Bali Quad Discovery for a hot shower and change of clothing, then proceed for a buffet lunch at the venue's restaurant.

Plantation Tours and Tastings

After lunch, re-board the coach for a leisurely drive pass the villages of Negari and Singapadu-Gianyar, then continue on to the coffee plantations.

Here, take a guided walking tour of plantations growing coffee, cacao, tropical fruit and spices.

Next, observe a demonstration of the Balinese coffee-making process, then participate in a tasting of delicious, hot Bali coffee, chocolate, ginger coffee, and coconut coffee. At the conclusion of your visit you can browse the high-quality Luwak coffee and other products for sale, then re-board your coach and commence the approximately one-hour drive back to the pier.

Discover what so many Balinese people are very proud of, their beautiful rice terraces, found in mid -western part of the island, known as the 'Rice Bowl of Bali'. Your half-day visit to the island's interior leads you to quiet hamlets with shaded pathways overhung by vegetation, thatched roofs scattered behind interminable mud walls, herds of farm animals, with mountain scenes, and the remaining tropical forests.

Depart from Benoa Pier heading for the distant mountain range of Batukau, passing through the villages of Pacung and Senganan, with photo stops, to finally reach Jatiluwi, the Rice Bowl area of Bali.

Along the way, see a variety of plantations that produce coffee, cacao, and cloves, clustered amongst vegetable farms.

Listen as your guide explains how rice and produce are the way of life in this part of Indonesia. For the majority Balinese, agriculture is their livelihood, resulting in cascading terraces of rice fields, a striking feature of the landscape. Every farmer owning one or more rice plots or sawahs is compelled to join a subak , an agricultural society that controls the distribution of irrigation water to its members.

Stop at the Billy 69 restaurant for some local snacks and fresh seasonal fruits.

On your return trip to Benoa Harbour, pass through the villages of Blayu and Marga and admire the beautiful landscape.

Explore the unique arts and crafts produced by entire villages of Balinese craftsmen during this half-day excursion to Tohpati, Celuk, Singapadu and Kemenuh.

Tohpati Village

Depart the pier for the scenic, 45-minute drive to Tohpati Village. Upon arrival, a visit is made to a batik factory. One of the most striking things about Bali is the rich variety of cloth and material that can be found in the many shops throughout the island. The myriad of batik clothes and sarongs on the market are mainly imported from Java. A large proportion of woven clothing, or 'ikat', is imported from the islands of Sumba and Flores; the beautiful 'songket' fabrics worn by Balinese dancers are prime examples. Guest will have opportunity to purchase the product.

Celuk Village

Next, re-board your coach and proceed for a visit to Gold and Silver Workshop at Celuk Village. The production of high-quality gold and silver jewellery, including rings, bracelets and amulets worn for ceremonial use and special occasions, has been a tradition in Bali for many years. Upon arrival, explore the jewellery-making process and browse the high-quality creations. Guest will have opportunity to purchase the product.

Singapadu Village

Next, re-board your coach and proceed for a visit to Painting Workshop at Singapadu village, noted for its painters, traditional Balinese paintings were strictly limited to three basic kinds. Most of the paintings were narratives with mythological themes, illustrating stories from hindu epics and literature. U nder the influence of western painters who settled in Bali in the 1930s - Balinese artist started painting single scenes instead of narratives tales, using images from everyday life as their theme,

Kemenuh Village

Your final stop is the woodcarving Workshop at Kemenuh village. Bali woodcarving was traditionally featured largely in temple and palace architecture. It included intricately-carved demons and mythical beings that adorned pillars, door panels and window shutters to protect buildings from evil. With the arrival of European influences, woodcarving incorporated more innovative and commercial lines. During your visit, observe how craftsmen turn slabs of wood into intricate statues. Guest will have opportunity to purchase the product. re-board your coach and commence the drive back to the pier.

Traveling from the pier it's a 30-minutes drive to The Laguna Resort & Spa.

The Laguna Resort & Spa

Located on the shores of Nusa Dua,Bali's prestigious resorts enclave namely The Laguna Resort & Spa, boasts panoramic views of the Indian Ocean with lush gardens and the heady perfume of native flora. Nestled on Nusa Dua's pristine white and sand beach, the resort is harmonized with the landscaped tropical gardens to create a relaxed and tranquil environment.

Upon reaching the resort, lovely and friendly staffs will greet your arrival in nicely hospitality. You will then be served lunch, and have use of the resort's beach and swimming pool during your visit.

Following your visit of approximately 5.5 hours, you will re-board your coach for the 30-minutes return drive to the pier.

Guests with flights departing after 5 p.m. can explore the local village life in Bali during this scenic, half-day sightseeing excursion.

Tohpati Village

Depart the pier for the scenic, approximately one-hour drive to Tohpati Village, known for its unique batik cloth processing. Upon arrival, a visit is made to a batik cloth processing workshop. See how the batik cloth is either handmade or printed on by applying various colours, then covered with wax after each respective colour is added.

Balinese House Compound and Batuan Temple

Next, re-board your coach and head to the Balinese House Compound, which consists of five buildings, each with a different function. The wall surrounding it is called 'aling-aling', which means to protect the evil spirit from entering the compound. Following your visit, re-board your coach and continue on to the Batuan Temple. This beautifully designed temple is adorned with full Balinese ornamentation, and the interior room is made from the fibre of the chromatic black palm tree. At the conclusion of your visit, re-board your coach and commence the approximately 1.5-hour drive to the Ngurah Rai Bali International Airport.

Experience the rich cultural heritage and spiritual enlightenment that shapes the lives of the Balinese people during this picturesque, full-day sightseeing excursion.

Benoa, Padang Galak, Temple Courtyard, Melukat Ceremony

Depart the pier for the scenic, approximately 45-minute drive to Padang Galak, a Balinese Hindu temple located where the rivers and sea meet, and are fed by natural springs. Upon arrival, take a guided stroll through shaded pathways into the temple courtyard, where your Melukat (ritual cleansing and purification ceremony) takes place. The Melukat cleanses one's past-and-present lives, both spiritually and physically, from negative elements by washing the body in holy water.

Balinese Blessings and Purification, Spiritual Bathing

Upon entering the temple's courtyard, meet the Pemangku (Temple Priest) who presides over the ceremony of purification and presents religious offerings. You are then led to the prayer spot to worship. The ritual commences with prayer to ask permission to the Gods in holding this ceremony. Incense and offerings are placed in various areas of the temple where the ceremony takes place as an offering to the Gods. Afterward, you are led down to sea for a spiritual bathing, then escorted to the bathhouse on the other side of the temple. Here, the continuity of purification takes place as a symbol to throw off any past negative actions and traumas. Following the purification ceremony, proceed to a simple, basic changing room situated on the outer courtyard of the temple.

Lunch, Ubud Village, Bebek Bengil Restaurant, Singapadu Village, Balinese House Compound

Next, re-board your coach and proceed for lunch at the Bebek Bengil restaurant in Ubud Village. After lunch, a final stop is made in the small village of Singapadu for a visit to a Balinese House Compound. Upon arrival, a guided walking tour offers a unique insight into conventional Balinese life. The housing complex features several purposed buildings separately set in one central compound. Included are the Bale Daja (building set in the north), Bale Dangin (building set in the east), Bale Delod (building set in the south) and a kitchen set in the west. Following your visit, commence the approximately 1.5-hour drive back to the pier.

Discover the local lifestyles, traditions and temples in the lush, verdant countryside and uplands of Bali during this panoramic, full-day sightseeing excursion.

Benoa, Mengwi Pass, Lukluk, Penarungan & Luwus Countrysides, Coffee Plantation Tour/Tasting

Depart the pier for the scenic, approximately two-hour drive through the lush, green countrysides of Mengwi Pass, Lukluk and Penarungan en route to Luwus, and a visit to a coffee plantation. Upon arrival, take a guided visit along shaded pathways for an up-close look at the traditional growing and production processes. Following your tour, proceed for a tasting of different kinds of local coffee.

Ulun Danu Bedugul Temple, Crater-Lake

Next, re-board your coach and continue on to the Bali highland of Bedugul for a visit to the Ulun Danu Bedugul Temple. One of the magnificent Balinese Hindu temples located on a lake at the edge of a huge crater, the Ulun Danu Bedugul Temple can be traced back to the rise of the Mengwi Kingdom. The temple was built in the 17th century in worship of the many Hindu Trinity; Brahma, Wisnu, Ciwa and the crater-lake Goddess, Dewi Danu. The name of the temple, Ulun Danu, is taken from the crater-lake on which the temple is built, and the temple is dedicated to Dewi Danu. The dominant shrines here are the 'merus' (pagodas). The exquisite beauty and cool atmosphere of the Bali uplands make this crater-lake and temple a popular, and frequently photographed, sightseeing and recreation spot.

Lunch, Tohpati Village, Batik Processing Centre, Batik Fabric-Making Demonstration

Following your visit, re-board your coach and proceed for lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch, re-board your coach and head to your final stop, the small village of Tohpati, for a visit to the Batik Processing Centre. Upon arrival at this workshop setting, observe from up-close a demonstration of the traditional techniques utilised in making Batik fabrics, which are made completely by hand. At the conclusion of your visit, re-board your coach and commence the approximately one-hour drive back to the pier.

Explore the rich cultural heritage, traditions, religion and daily life of the Balinese people during this scenic and informative, half-day sightseeing excursion.

Benoa, Countryside Drive, Balinese House Compound

Depart the pier for the scenic, approximately 75 -minute drive to the small village of Singapadu, and a visit to the Balinese House Compound. Upon arrival, take a lovely, guided stroll through shaded Balinese countryside pathways leading up to one of the traditional Balinese house compounds, a typical building utilised as a local settlement.

Balinese House Tour, Bedulu, Countryside Drive, Elephant Cave

During your visit, your guide explains how the Balinese live communally and harmoniously. The Balinese home is often viewed as a living organism. Much like a human being, it has a head (the ancestral shrine), arms (the sleeping quarters and living room), and legs and feet (the kitchen and rice granaries). This walking tour offers a unique insight into conventional Balinese life.

Next, your journey continues with a picturesque drive through the Bedulu countryside en route to a stop at the Elephant Cave, an ancient Hindu monastery. This ancient monastery was built in the early -11^th century during the reign of one of the most famous Balinese kings, Udayana, who ruled with his Javanese queen. After Udayana died, the hermitage was restored by his famous children, Airlangga, Marakatta and Anak Wungsu.

Guided Cave Tour, Return Drive, Benoa

Upon arrival, take a guided walking tour of the Elephant Cave, which was used by both Buddhist and Hindu monks, as well as the kings and their descendants, likely as a place of retreat and meditation. The cave was discovered in 1923, but the rest of the compound, including the bathing area, statues of the water spout a nd other statues were excavated by archaeologists in 1954. At the conclusion of your memorable visit, re-board the coach and commence the 1.75-hour drive back to the pier.

Explore Bali's religious past and the verdant beauty of the island's lush countryside during this temple tour, and a scenic visit to Bali's Orchid Garden.

Depart the pier for the drive to Mengwi. En route, a visit to a batik workshop offers a unique opportunity to admire the artistry and techniques involved in producing the famous batik cloth, a tradition that has been passed down for generations. Guest will have time to purchase the product.

Next, proceed to the Royal Temple in Mengwi, once the centre of a powerful kingdom.

Pura Taman Ayun

This amazing, 17th-century temple complex served as the family temple of the Mengwi Dynasty, whose kingdom survived until the late-1800s. Mengwi's main attraction, the temple is adorned with a wide moat, exquisite wooden shrines and beautifully carved gates.

Following your visit, your journey continues with a drive toward the Southwest Coast, Arriving at a local restaurant, stop for a buffet lunch. During lunch enjoy a Balinese dance performance.

Tanah Lot

After lunch, a visit is made to Tanah Lot, Bali's most photographed temple. The black lava towers of this sacred, 16th-century temple stand on a rocky outcrop 656 feet (200 metres) offshore. Although crossing to the temple is only possible during low tide, you can photograph it from the opposite shore.

Leaving Tanah Lot, a 85-minute drive brings you to the Bali Orchid Garden, located near Sanur.

Bali Orchid Garden

Opened in 1999, the Bali Orchid Garden provides a relaxing, tropical haven where you can stroll amidst a wide variety of exotic flowers and plants. However, the garden's most noteworthy exhibit is its fabulous orchid collection.

Following this delightful visit, your scenic journey through Bali concludes with a 1 hour return drive to the pier in Benoa.

Starting off from the Pier of Benoa, a leisurely morning drive of one hour and 45-minute brings you into the Balinese countryside.

Village of Negari , coffee plantation

You will first visit the village of Negari, Gianyar District to visit Local Coffee Plantations. Upon arrival, a guided walk through shaded pathway to explore coffee plantations and other tropical spices as well as to observe up-close the Bali coffee making process.

This offers a wonderful experience trip on your holiday in Bali where you can taste our local coffee, tea and Luwak coffee. The local Balinese farmers are very creative to plant variety of coffee but two species of coffee that mostly planted in this island includes Robusta and Arabica. The farmers are stepping into a new idea to create their coffee plantation where you may visit it with some variety of coffee for testing. Despitefully, you'll have a good opportunity to try our local Balinese snake-skin fruits.

Village of Singapadu, Visit of a typical Balinese House Compound

Following your delightful visit, your journey continues on to the small village of Singapadu to visit a typical Balinese House Compound. When you get to the small village, join your Tour Guide as you walk through shaded countryside's pathways until you reach the entrance gate of a stunning traditional Balinese House Compound, is the traditional Balinese house complex with several houses building separately set in one house area. The buildings are mostly designed by Balinese architectures taking daily social Balinese life concept pointing out the hospitality. It is very charming concept of house building consisted of several buildings with different purpose of activities. Mostly, the Balinese people house equipped by major house building includes Bale Daja ( building set in the north ), Bale Dangin ( building set in the east ), Bale Delod ( building set in the south ) and a kitchen set in the west.

Village of Sanur, Mertasari Temple

As your tour draws to a close, you'll make your way to the final stop at the coastal village of Sanur to visit one of Balinese Hindu Temples called Mertasari Temple, located on the southern end of Sanur Beach is tucked under a canopy of dense tree cover. After touring the temple ground and conclusion of your memorable visit, your motor coach then brings you back directly to the pier of Benoa, commencing approximately a half an hour drive from Mertasari Temple.

Arrive back to the Pier of Benoa.

Explore Bali at your leisure during your full-day (8-Hour) sightseeing tour via private car. Customise your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.

Depart the pier with your driver and English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned car and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier.

Explore Bali at your leisure during your half-day (4-Hour) sightseeing tour via private car. Customise your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.

Depart the pier with your driver and English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned car and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier.

Explore Bali at your leisure during your full-day (8-Hour) sightseeing tour via private van. Customise your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.

Depart the pier with your driver and English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned van and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier.

Explore Bali at your leisure during your half-day (4-Hour) sightseeing tour via private van. Customise your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.

Depart the pier with your driver and English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned van and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier.

Capture the essence of Balinese cooking during this tour, hands-on cooking demonstration at Bali's Anika Balinese Cooking School. Bali is known for its flavourful cuisine and attractive presentation. This outing offers a unique culinary and cultural experience led by the chef of the school.

Departing the pier, a short drive takes you to Tuban near the main Kuta area. Tuban, with its quieter and more relaxed atmosphere, has developed over the past few years as a prime resort area and a favourite amongst visitors. Once a fishing village with its white sand beach, Tuban is now home to the Anika Balinese Cooking School.

Anika Balinese Cooking School

Fresh ingredients and local produce are the true taste of Bali. Bali cooking is a creative process that is simple and a lot of fun. Learn the techniques and become familiar with the fresh herbs, spices, and other ingredients that make Balinese food delightfully tasty as well as nutritious and cleansing. Explore different ways to blend and balance the varied flavours to create a stimulating array of unique tastes. Try your hand at the Balinese mortar and pestle, blend spices, and discover how to create the delicate balance of curry or bumbu.

Through demonstration and hands-on experience, prepare lunch and dine together on an assortment of exquisite dishes, from satay and grilled fish and curries to black rice pudding dessert. Afterwards, enjoy the fruits of your labour, accompanied by local beer or soft drinks.

The Van then returns you to the pier in Benoa.

Experience the traditional culture and lifestyles of the Balinese people during this immersive, full-day sightseeing excursion.

Benoa, Tabanan, Local Rice Fields, Coffee and Cocoa Plantations, Vegetable Farm, Tunjuk Village

Depart the pier for the scenic, approximately two-hour drive to the small village of Tunjuk, located in the Regency of Tabanan. En route, pass by a stunning panorama of local rice fields, coffee and cocoa plantations, and a vegetable farm. Upon arrival to Tunjuk Village, you are welcomed by your local guide Village Life & Traditional Farming is located. Upon arrival at the Taman Sari Buwana Home Base, receive a warm welcome and brief introduction from your local guide, then begin your interactive journey into the traditional culture and lifestyles of the Balinese people.

Elementary School Visit

Begin with a guided stroll through shaded countryside pathways en route to a village elementary school. Upon arrival, observe teaching and learning activity (with exceptional school holiday, exam, and on Saturday - after school at 10:00 a.m.), and meet and communicate with the students in English, as they have been studying basic English since they were in the fourth grade.

Local Village and Home Visit, Observe/Participate in Traditional Daily and Rice-Farming Activities

Next, a visit is made to a local village, and the home of a local family. Participate in, and explore, their traditional daily activities and attractions, including traditional Balinese cake-making and religious offerings, peeling coconut skin, and grating coconut in their traditional way utilising a very simple tool. Following your visit, return to the Taman Sari Buwana Home Base for an opportunity to explore the nearby rice fields and participate in farming activities, including preparing the land, ploughing the rice fields, and cultivating or planting rice. Should you opt not to participate in the farming activities, you can relax and observe them whilst sitting casually at the traditional huts in the middle of the rice fields.

Coconut Tree-Climbing, Balinese Lunch, Tohpati Village, Batik Cloth Production and Shopping

Following the farming activities, walk through the dykes between the rice fields en route to an area of tropical plantations. Observe a demonstration of climbing coconut trees, where a young coconut is picked for your refreshments, then return to the Home Base of Taman Sari Buwana. Upon arrival, take a break and sample boiled cassava before enjoying a typical Balinese set-menu lunch. After lunch, re-board your coach and head to Tohpati Village, renowned for producing exceptional Batik cloth. Observe skilled artisans utilising different methods of applying colours and prints to the fabric, and browse and purchase the items for sale. At the conclusion of your visit, re-board your coach and commence the approximately 45-minute drive back to the pier.

Starting off from Benoa Pier, a leisurely morning drive of one hour and 15-minute brings you into the capital city of Bali called Denpasar.

Royal Palace in Denpasar

You'll first be transported to the Royal Palace in Denpasar called Puri Agung Jero Kuta, established by Dewa Gede Jambe Badung, more or less in 1820M.

After Abiseka as king of palace, he titled Kyai Gede Agung Jro Kuta Kahunin gan. Family of Puri Agung Jero Kuta is a direct descendant of the Dewa Agung Puri Klungkung Kusamba which is the King of Klungkung.

Puri Agung Jero Kuta to the present has layout or zone that still arranged like the ancient times. When entering the palace courtyard of Puri Agung Jero Kuta, there are 4 grand Gate.

In terms of royal formerly called Nyatur Singa or four different locations in the region. The first yard is Jaba Ancak Saji that is located in the southwest of the palace and is typically used to prepare before going into the palace, and then proceed to Jaba Tengah, Jaba Tandeg, Saren Agung (living room king), Suci, and the latter is Merajan Agung serves as a worship place of God.

Maintain the culture and local wisdom is characteristic of Puri Agung Jero Kuta, proved artisans still using traditional wooden looms nearly decades old.

Badung Market

After touring the Royal Palace ground, your delightful journey continues on to the largest market located in the down town of Bali's capital city known as Denpasar to visit Badung Market, is a center of town's economics which is located in Gajah Mada street, that is main road and become a shopping center of Bali. This traditional market is opposite to the village temple that is one of three biggest temples in Denpasar. Badung Market is the largest market in Bali and acts as a sort of clearing home for many island goods. Sarong vendors in Padangbai may buy their wares at the Badung Market. Fruits and vegetable producers around Bali may bring their goods to the market of Badung, so the market is humming with activity.

Bali Museum visit

Re-joining your motor coach and leaving Badung Market behind, enjoy a short scenic drive to the other side of the town to visit Bali Museum, is a local museum collecting the old pre-historic and historic objects related to Bali island to preserve the local cultures from modern influences. It is strategically located right in the heart of Denpasar city. The object collections which are kept in Bali Museum can be classified become the pre-historic object collections like : the grave petrify ( sarkopag ), the object collection coming from history era like : stupika clay containing superstitious formula Ye Te, the bronze statues ( Hindu and Budha Statues ) and etnography object collection like: Keris, Endek cloth, and religious ceremony equipment ( Sangku, Cecepan, and Sidakarya Mask ).

Puputan Square

Join your Tour Guide as you walk trhough shaded town pathways and side walk, you'll reach Puputan Square where local inhabitants from the surrounding take their time to relax and admire the beauty of Jagatnatha temple as well historical statue of Puputan Badung which stands majestically in the northern side of the square as the icon of Denpasar city.

This solemn place commemorates a very important event in Balinese history : Mass suicide as a reaction to the Dutch invasion in 1906. The local fought losing battles with the invading armies and decided to rather commit suicides than to surrender to the usurpers. The imposing monument and the surrounding park serves as a memorial to the dead.

Lunch in a Local Restaurant in Sanur Area

As your tour draws to a close, and before returning to the pier of Benoa, you'll make your way to your final stop at the Local Restaurant located in Sanur area ( Ayodya restaurant ) where your lunch will be served. After lunch and conclusion of your memorable visit, your motor coach then brings you back directly to the pier of Benoa, commencing approximately half an hour drive from Ayodya Restaurant in Sanur area.

Arrive back to the pier.

Explore the rich cultural heritage of the Balinese people, and gain valuable insight into their day-to-day life, religion and traditions during this overland tour of Bali, and combined with a delightful Venture into Central Java in the footsteps of Thomas Raffles to the mystical yet beautiful stone structure of Borobudur - both a shrine to the Lord Buddha and a place for Buddhist pilgrimage. See the exquisite Prambanan Temple, a masterpiece of Hindu architecture, resembling Angkor Wat. Stay in the Royal City of Yogyakarta, teaming with cultural heritage.

02MIDDPS-E Delight of Bali and Yogyakarta

Departure: 13^th April, 2020 from Bali

Duration: 3 Days / 2 Nights

Re-join ship: 15^th April 2020 in Semarang

IMPORTANT NOTE

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VISA INFORMATION:

Please check with your travel professional for details regarding visa requirements for Indonesia. It is the responsibility of each guest to obtain all appropriate visas before cruising.

LOCAL CURRENCY:

The local currency is the Indonesian Rupiah (IDR); however, US Dollars are not well-accepted by most vendors; local ATMs are available in some locations visited, and major credit cards are accepted in most larger shops and hotels (shopping stops are not planned during this programme).

This Silversea Mid-Voyage Land Adventure takes you into the interior of Central Java, home to such stunning temple sites as Borobudur and Prambanan. An overnight stay at the five-star luxury Hyatt Regency Hotel allows for a look at the royal city of Yogyakarta, including a visit to Monumental Borobudur.

DAY ONE - Bali/Yogyakarta/Hyatt Regency Hotel

From Benoa Pier - Bali, your day will start on the island of paradise ( Bali ) and you'll be first transported to the village of Batuan to visit one of Balinese Hindu temples.

Batuan Temple

Located strategically in a small village beside on the main road from Denpasar to Ubud. It is a local Balinese Hindu temple looked after by the local residents of Batuan small village. The temple is designed very beatiful with full of Balinese ornaments and the roof temple buildings is made from the fiber of chromatic black palm tree. For over a thousand years, Batuan has been a village of artists and craftmen, old legends and mysterious tales. Batuan temple were founded in the year 944 Icaka ( 1020 A.D ).

After touring the temple ground, proceed to the local restaurant located in Sanur area for having lunch. Then after lunch, re-joining your motor coach and you'll be tranferred directly to Ngurah Rai Airport of Denpasar. Upon arrival at the airport, proceed to the airline counter to catch the flight for your onward departure flight to Yogyakarta ( Fly by GA. 253 at 14:50 p.m ).

Arrive at Adi Sucipto Airport of Yogyakarta, after luggage collection, you'll be met and greeted by our representative / Tour Guide in the arrival area then proceed to your motor coach and henceforth you'll be transferred directly to Hyatt Regency Hotel for your accommodations.

Arrive at Hyatt Regency Hotel where you are staying, proceed to the reception for registration and check-in. Afterward, the remainder of the day is free at leisure until the time for dinner.

Dinner tonight will be served at Hyatt Regency Hotel Yogyakarta.

Before saying goodbye to your Tour Guide, please confirm your departure time for tomorrow's program.

Overnight at Hyatt Regency Hotel Yogyakarta.

DAY TWO - Yogyakarta/Ratu Boko/Prambanan Temple/Candi Sewu

after breakfast, proceed to the hotel lobby to meet your Tour Guide to depart for a full-day tour to visit several interesting places in Yogyakarta, Central Java.

Ratu Boko

Starting off from the hotel, relax and enjoy the scenery of a 45 minutes drive brings you toward the district of Bokoharjo to visit Ratu Boko, it's ruin palace ( keraton ) with it fortress is named Ratu Boko after a king Boko of local folklore, but the real owner of the palace is more likely to have been a king of a local dynasty. Grand stone gates, built on two levels are the largest and most often photographed structures of the site, it is clear that these lead to what was once a settlement, which set Ratu Boko apart from the other archaeological sites in Central Java which are entirely religious in nature.

Prambanan Temple

Leave Ratu Boko behind, your delightful visit continues on to the great Hindu temple namely Prambanan Temple, is a masterpiece of early Hindu architecture and steeped in legend, has also World Heritage status, known as the Temple of the 'Slender Virgin', it is the biggest and most beautiful Hindu temple in Indonesia. The entire complex spans several square miles, with large areas still waiting to be excavated and restored. Of significant interest is the central compound, where the main building rises 154 feet (47 meters) and is surrounded by several smaller temples, resembling Angkor Wat. There is a small tram to carry visitors from inside Prambanan Complex temple to exit gate.

Candi Sewu

Following your visit, your journey continues on to the next destination which is located nearby namely Candi Sewu, is a Buddhist temple just 800 meters north of the great Prambanan complex. In overall concept, the plan of Sewu loosely resembles that of Prambanan. In that a large central sanctuary is surrounded by a large number of smaller chapels. However, Sewu is much smaller than Prambanan, and the central sanctuary is a single structure, topped by five stupas.

Then, re-board your motor coach, proceed to the local restaurant where your lunch will be served. After lunch concluded, your motor coach then brings you back to Hyatt Regency Hotel where you are staying, upon arrive back to the hotel then enjoy your free time and get refresh until the time for dinner.

Dalem Ngabean Restaurant

After enjoyed the free time and you have refreshed, re-joining your motor coach and you'll be transported directly to the local restaurant ( Dalem Ngabean Restaurant ) for having dinner with dance performance. After conclusion of Dinner with dance performance, you'll be transferred back to the hotel where you are staying, commencing approximately a 45-minute drive back from the local restaurant ( Dalem Ngabean Restaurant ).

Arrive back to the hotel, and the remainder of the day is free at leisure.

Before saying goodbye to your Tour Guide, please confirm your departure time for tomorrow's program.

Overnight at Hyatt Regency Hotel Yogyakarta.

DAY THREE - Yogyakarta/Borobudur/Semarang

After breakfast check out, depart the hotel and head to Borobudur.

Monumental Borobudur

Drive to mystical and fascinating Borobudur. Monumental Borobudur is among mankind's most imposing creations. It was built with more than two million cubic feet (666,000 cubic yards) of stone, and is renowned as the world's largest Buddhist monument; a status it has held since its completion approximately 1150 years ago. The structure is comprised of six rectangular stories of lava-rock erected in the form of stepped pyramid. Three circular terraces and a central stupa form the summit. The whole structure is in the form of a lotus flower, the sacred flower of Buddha.

Today, this amazing monument stands as a symbol to an ancient and glorious heritage, which is depicted in the reliefs that encircle the walls of the building and describe the story of Buddha's life, after touring the temple ground of Borobudur, then proceed to Amanjiwo resorts for having lunch.

After lunch and conclusion of your memorable visit, re-join your Coach and commence the journey back to Semarang, with a rest stop en route. At the port of Tanjung Emas the ship awaits your return.

Please note: This Mid-Voyage Land Adventure is recommended to guests who are physically fit and involves extensive walking at the temple sites with many steps to climb. It is not suitable for guests with limited mobility or those who utilise a wheelchair. This Land Adventure involves touring in the outdoors and guests should expect to be exposed to warm/hot, humid and/or wet weather and insects; please dress accordingly. We recommend wearing lightweight clothing and comfortable walking shoes. Remember to bring sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses. The order of sites seen may vary and the itinerary can change.

Programme Includes:

• Two-nights stay at the Hyatt Regency Hotel (or similar) - Yogyakarta - Regency Club
• Two breakfast, three lunch and two dinner with drinks included
• Flight Ticket (Economy Class) from Denpasar Bali - Yogyakarta with Garuda Indonesia Airlines (or similar)
• All sightseeing and transfers as per itinerary

Not Included:

Any meals and drinks not specified above, charges incurred by the airlines for excess or overweight luggage, gratuities to drivers and tour guides, laundry,

The rainforest of Borneo at the 108,232-acre (about 43,800-hectare) Danum Valley Conservation Area, the largest protected area of lowland dipterocarp rainforest in Sabah, is incredible in terms of both its diversity and complexity. The rainforest features over 200 species of trees per acre/hectare, some of which are the oldest and tallest in the world. The wildlife here is also exceptional, with some of world's most varied animals, including orangutans, Asian elephants, 124 mammal species, 72 reptile species, 56 amphibian species, and over 325 bird species. During this unforgettable rainforest experience, indulge your senses with the spectacular natural splendour of your surrounds, and experience their exquisite beauty in a host of unique, fun-filled and awe-inspiring ways. Following an airport transfer and a scheduled flight from Denpasar, Bali to Kota Kinabalu via Kuala Lumpur, transfer to Shangri-La's Tanjung Aru Resort for an overnight stay. After breakfast the next morning, transfer from Lahad Datu Airport to the Borneo Rainforest Lodge (BRL), your accommodations for the next three days. During this time, drink in the exquisite natural beauty of your surrounds, and search for wildlife species during panoramic, day-and-night rainforest drives and nature treks. In addition, marvel at the breath-taking rainforest vistas during canopy walks through the treetops, and cool off with a refreshing dip at an idyllic waterfall and/or a relaxing tubing session down the Danum River. Following your Borneo Rainforest adventure, check-out and transfer to the airport for your scheduled flight to Kota Kinabalu, and proceed for an overnight stay at Shangri-La's Tanjung Aru Resort. After breakfast and check-out on the final morning of your excursion, transfer to the airport. Your Mid-Voyage Land Adventure concludes on Day Six with a scheduled flight to Singapore, and a transfer to the pier. Upon arrival, embark the ship.

Borneo Rainforest Adventure

Duration: 6 Days/5 Nights

Departs from: Bali on the 2nd April

Re-join ship: Singapore on the 7th April

Reserve by: 10th December 2019

IMPORTANT NOTE

This Silver Shore Mid-Land Adventure requires advance booking through Silversea Reservations no later than the 10th December 2019. Requests received after this date may be accommodated on a space-available basis. Tickets are available in limited quantities, and participation cannot be guaranteed for those guests not booking well in advance. A minimum number of participants is required to operate this programme. If this minimum number is not met, Silversea reserves the right to offer the programme at a different rate based on private arrangements, or to cancel the specific departure. Cancellation fee, unless otherwise advised,later the 10th December 2019 to the initial sailing date: 100% of the programme fare per person is due.

Payment in full is due at time of final payment. Bookings made within 120 days of sailing require full payment within seven days of booking or sooner, as specified by Silversea.

All Land Adventure fares are subject to change, and not guaranteed until payment is received in full by Silversea. All Land Adventures are non-transferable, and non-refundable, within 120 days of sailing. Minors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by someone 18 years of age or older. All Land Adventures are owned by independent contractors, and Silversea makes no representations and assumes no responsibility for the services provided by these operators. Land Adventures may be modified by the operators at their sole discretion.

VISA INFORMATION:

Please check with your travel professional for details regarding visa requirements for Malaysia. It is the responsibility of each guest to obtain all appropriate visas before cruising.

LOCAL CURRENCY:

The local currency is the Malaysian Ringgit (MYR); however, US Dollars are not well-accepted by most vendors; local ATMs are available in some locations visited, and major credit cards are accepted in most larger shops and hotels (shopping stops are not planned during this programme).

Experience the beautiful and expansive rainforest of Borneo in a host of unique, fun-filled and awe-inspiring new ways during this this unforgettable, five-night overland adventure.

DAY ONE - Thursday, April 2, 2020 - Bali/Kuala Lumpur/Kota Kinabalu

Airport transfer and a scheduled flight from Denpasar, Bali to Kota Kinabalu via Kuala Lumpur

Meet your guide and transfer to the airport via private coach for your scheduled, approximately three-hour scheduled flight from Denpasar, Bali to Kuala Lumpur, and a scheduled, approximately two-hour, 40-minute connecting scheduled flight to Kota Kinabalu (flight MH714 Bali 1310pm - Kuala Lumpur 405pm and then onwards Kuala Lumpur 550pm - Kota Kinabalu 830pm)

Resort transfer and check-in

Upon arrival at Kota Kinabalu International Airport, meet your guide and transfer to Shangri-La's Tanjung Aru Resort via private coach for check-in.

Overnight in a Deluxe Sea View Room at Shangri-La's Tanjung Aru Resort - Kota Kinabalu

DAY TWO - Friday, April 3, 2020 - Kota Kinabalu/Lahad Datu/Borneo Rainforest Lodge

After breakfast at the resort, check-out, meet your guide and transfer to the airport via private coach for a scheduled, approximately one hour scheduled flight to Lahad Datu. (flight MH3014 Kota Kinabalu 940am - Lahad Datu 1035am)

Transfer from Lahad Datu Airport to the Borneo Rainforest Lodge (BRL)

Upon arrival at Lahad Datu Airport, meet your guide and depart via private coach for the scenic, approximately three hours drive to the Borneo Rainforest Lodge (BRL). At approximately 108,232 acres (about 43,800 hectares), the Danum Valley Conservation Area is the largest protected area of lowland dipterocarp rainforest in Sabah.

Check-in at the hotel, and free time

Upon arrival at the lodge, which is renowned for offering the very best in hospitality, freshen-up, and acclimate yourself to the lodge's facilities and programme.

Lunch at the lodge, a slide presentation and drive to the Borneo Rainforest

After lunch at the lodge, proceed for a slide presentation in the Conference Room, then meet your guide and depart for an afternoon walk in the Borneo Rainforest.

Picturesque nature trek, and a scenic and exhilarating canopy walk among the treetops

Take a guided jungle trek along nature trails en route to the Canopy Walkway, which is approximately 984 feet (about 300 metres) in length and approximately 85 feet (about 26 metres) at its highest point. During an exhilarating canopy walk among the treetops, take in spectacular panoramic views of the surrounding rainforest below. At the conclusion of your rainforest visit, transfer back to the lodge for some free time to freshen-up before dinner.

Dinner at the lodge, night-time activities such as a night drive, night walk, slide show and more

After dinner at the lodge, join in activities arranged especially for the night, including an evening game drive in search of nocturnal animals, night walk, slide show and more (activities selected for the night vary depending on wildlife sightings, availability of vehicle, availability of power supply for slide show, etc.).

Overnight in a Deluxe Room at the Borneo Rainforest Lodge - Lahad Datu

DAY THREE - Saturday, April 4, 2020 - Borneo Rainforest Activities

Early breakfast, nature walk, Coffin Cliff Viewpoint, and panoramic views

After breakfast at the hotel, take a guided trek to the ancient Kadazandusun burial site, Coffin Cliff, and take in splendid views in all directions from the Coffin Cliff Viewpoint.

Jacuzzi Pool, lunch at the lodge, a jungle trek and a relaxing tubing session down the Danum River

Next, descend down to the Jacuzzi Pool for an opportunity to relax a bit and take a refreshing dip. After lunch back at the lodge, meet your guide for an afternoon jungle trek or subject to water travel,enjoy a relaxing tubing session down the Danum River.

Dinner at the lodge and night-time activities such as a night drive, night walk, slide show and more

After dinner at the lodge, join in activities arranged especially for the night, including an evening nature walk in search of nocturnal animals. Following your guided walk, return to the lodge.

Overnight in a Deluxe Room at the Borneo Rainforest Lodge - Lahad Datu

DAY FOUR - Sunday, April 5, 2020 - Borneo Rainforest Activities

Breakfast, a nature walk in search of wildlife and lunch at the lodge

After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a nature walk in search of more wildlife. Following your nature walk, return to the lodge for lunch.

Afternoon nature trek in search of more wildlife

This afternoon, take another guided trek along the nature trail and marvel at your lush surrounds. Following your afternoon nature trek, return to the lodge for some free time to freshen-up before dinner.

Dinner at the lodge and night-time activities such as a night drive, night walk, slide show and more

After dinner at the lodge, join in activities arranged especially for the night, including an optional night drive (depending upon availability and weather) or a nature walk in search of nocturnal animals. Following your night drive or nature walk, return to the lodge.

Overnight in a Deluxe Room at the Borneo Rainforest Lodge - Lahad Datu

DAY FIVE - Monday, April 6, 2020 - Lahad Datu/Kota Kinabalu

Breakfast and the morning at leisure

Breakfast is at the hotel, with the rest of the morning at leisure.

Lunch at the lodge, check-out and an airport transfer for your flight to Kota Kinabalu

Lunch is at the lodge. After lunch, check-out, meet your guide and transfer to the Lahad Datu Airport for your scheduled, approximately one-hour scheduled flight to Kota Kinabalu (MH3019 Lahad Datu 1615pm-Kota Kinabalu 1710pm)

Hotel transfer and check-in at Shangri-La's Tanjung Aru Resort and Spa

Upon arrival at the Kota Kinabalu Airport, meet your guide and transfer to Shangri-La's Tanjung Aru Resort and Spa for check-in.

Overnight in a Deluxe Sea View Room at Shangri-La's Tanjung Aru Resort - Kota Kinabalu

DAY SIX - Tuesday, April 7, 2020 - Kota Kinabalu/Singapore

Breakfast, check-out and an airport transfer for your scheduled flight to Singapore

After breakfast at the hotel, check-out, meet your guide and transfer to Kota Kinabalu International Airport for your scheduled, approximately two-hour, 15-minute flight to Singapore (TR491 Kota Kinabalu 1145am-Singapore 2pm)

Transfer to the pier and embark the ship

Upon arrival in Singapore, meet your guide and transfer to the pier. Upon arrival, embark the ship.

Please note: This Mid-Voyage Land Adventure requires an extensive amount of walking, at times over uneven, bumpy, rocky, grassy, slippery, and natural surfaces and inclines, with a few steps to negotiate to get on/off the coach, safari vehicle and inner-tube, board/de-board the airplane and embark/disembark the boat, and many steps at the sites visited. This tour is recommended for active guests in good physical condition. This tour is not suitable for pregnant guests, guests with back and/or neck problems, guests with heart and/or respiratory conditions, guests prone to motion sickness, guests with a fear of heights, guests who suffer from vertigo, guests with limited mobility, and guests who utilise a wheelchair. Guests are advised to wear lightweight, comfortable, long-or-short cotton clothing with leech socks and flat, sturdy, and closed-toe walking shoes, sneakers and slippers, and bring sun protection, a weatherproof jacket, raingear, an extra change of clothing (in case you get caught in the rain), a small towel, swimwear, insect repellent, toiletries, a flashlight, knapsack, waist pouch, trekking/hiking pole, plastic bags, camera, first-aid kit, and local currency for purchases from the ship. Although frequently encountered on this type of tour, wildlife sightings are not guaranteed. The tour sequence and itinerary may vary. Trail walks and activities are all arranged by the Borneo Rainforest Lodge, and may not follow this sample itinerary. The Lodge reserves the right to cancel the night drives or night walks due to unforeseen circumstances, unavailability of vehicle and/or inclement weather. Operation of this tour is subject to weather conditions. Space on this tour is extremely limited; we suggest you book well in advance to avoid disappointment.

Airlines restrict baggage to one bag at approximately 66 pounds (about 30 kilograms) per person if flying international via Malaysian Airlines, and approximately 44 pounds (about 20 kilograms) when flying to Lahad Datu Economy-Class; hand-luggage cannot exceed 15 pounds (about 7 kilograms) in weight, and smaller aircraft may be utilised (at the discretion of the airline). Additional bags can be checked in at the service desk, and the fee is payable at the check-in counter at the time of booking.

Programme Includes:

Three-night stay in a Deluxe Jungle Room at the Borneo Rainforest Lodge - Lahad Datu (fully equipped with Air-Condition)

Two-night stay in a Tanjung Deluxe Seaview Room at Shangri-La's Tanjung Aru Resort and Spa - Kota Kinabalu

Scheduled flights: Bali/Kuala Lumpur/Kota Kinabalu/Lahad Datu/Kota Kinabalu/Singapore (Economy-Class). Business-Class is available upon request at an additional charge and subject to availability, as most aircraft do not offer business seating

5 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 4 dinners with drinks included

Room service dinner on the first evening at the Shangri La Hotel in Kota Kinabalu with drinks included

Borneo slideshow presentation

Day-and-evening rainforest drives (subject to availability and weather)

Day-and-evening nature treks/walk

Treetop canopy walks along the Canopy Walkway

Tubing session down the Danum River (subject to water level)

All sightseeing and transfers as per itinerary

Not Included:

Any meals and drinks not specified above, charges incurred by the airlines for excess or overweight luggage, gratuities to drivers and tour guides, laundry, telephone calls, cancellation insurance, and other personal items.

InterContinental Bali Resort

On the mystical island of the Gods lies tranquil InterContinental Bali Resort. At traditional Jimbaran Bay the authentic resort is your secluded and peaceful haven, a perfect place to reflect on the local culture, famed for its timeless serenity, a place to absorb the delightful nature of Bali, in the luxurious and spacious 14 hectares of gardens facing the pure white sands of Jimbaran Bay. Within this sanctuary a collection of pleasures and natural heartfelt service awaits. Relax by the azure sea, explore the local village or discover the traditional fishing market. Join with the local community, living to honor the religious ceremonies, essential to daily Balinese life. InterContinental Bali Resort, where nature rejuvenates the spirit.

Grande Hotel is for those who want to begin or prolong their Silversea holiday - luxury accommodations, exclusive service and impeccable attention to detail in style. Grande Hotel guests appreciate the finer things in life. These properties have been chosen not only for their prime location but for their outstanding service and their exceptional quality.

For your convenience, we can easily organise transfers between the airport and hotel or between the hotel and the pier so that you only have to decide how much or how little you wish to do.

Hotel groups that are frequently featured in our program include Shangri-La, Four Seasons, Peninsula or Fairmont to name just a few.

Our Simply Hotel selection is the perfect choice for those who want a centrally located setting from which to discover - or rediscover - the city. Rooms in these 4.5 and 5-star properties are generally Standard Double or King rooms that provide comfortable accommodations and superior service for those who wish to extend their trip with a cultural or shopping experience in some of the world's most iconic cities.

For your convenience, we can easily organise transfers between the airport and hotel or between the hotel and the pier so that you only have to decide how much or how little you wish to do.

Hotel brands that we consistently feature include Intercontinental, JW Marriott, Fairmont or the Conrad Group.

Four Seasons Hotel

Become one with Bali's magical energy and gentle nature. Sheltered in a calm bay with three miles of sand, the breezy villas channel an authentic Balinese village. Together with unforgettable views and authentic arts offerings, the Four Seasons Hotel bring you a deeper understanding of the island's stunning landscapes and inimitable culture.