Bali Itinerary 5 Days
Day 1: Airport – Ubud
Arrive at Bali, at the Ngurah Rai International airport. The island is an earthly paradise and right from the start when you leave the airport you can feel the bliss. The airport itself presents the beautiful Balinese architecture combined with the traditional culture. Meet the IHPL tour representative and get an assisted transfer to your hotel. Once you are out of the airport, marvel at the splendid statue of the Battle scene from the Indian Hindu Epic Mahabharata, between the legendary warriors Gatotkacha and Karna. This statue is not just an architectural masterpiece for an excellent photo opportunity but is believed to lend spiritual protection and safety to visitors.
Drive to the beautiful town of Ubud, the first stop of the Bali Countryside tour. Nestled in the lush environs of Bali, the town lies surrounded by terraced rice paddies, rainforests, and many Hindu temples and shrines. The centre of Bali's traditional crafts and dance, it is the best place to bask in the bliss of the countryside. On arrival at your hotel, complete the check-in formalities, and enjoy the hotel premises. The day is free for your leisure. You can choose to explore the hotel premises or the town of Ubud on your own.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 2: Jeep Safari Tour
Start the day with a delicious breakfast. Later, leave to explore the countryside in an old antique car. Explore the charms of Ubud, savor the passing scenery of rice terrace farms, and pictorial forests.
Stop to pay a visit to the Tirta Empul temple, an important temple complex of Bali. Besides the shrine, it is popular for its holy mountain spring. The waters of the spring feed the various purification baths, pools, and fish ponds surrounding the outer perimeter of the temple which further flow to the Tukad Pakerisan River. The fascinating highlight is the temple's central courtyard where the purification bath is decorated with 13 sculpted spouts. While the waters are going to tempt you for a bath, its prohibited as it is strictly a purification bathing ritual, strictly meant for pilgrims and devotees.
Next, continue with the sightseeing. Drive up to the mountain area to Kintamani. The village is very popular for its breathtaking view of an active volcano and Lake Batur. Stop and admire the breathtaking view of the Island of Gods. Lunch will be served in a local restaurant in the Kintamani area. Enjoy the delicious Balinese food besides the pictorial views.
After an unforgettable experience, return to the hotel. Overnight stay at Ubud.
Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 3: Full day Bedugul Sightseeing – Lovina (Rice fields, Lake and temple)
Once you are done with breakfast, check out the hotel and leave for the next stop of Bali's Countryside tour. Drive to the northern part of Bali, to the beautiful Lovina Beach. On your journey, enjoy the wonderful view and bask in the beauty of the countryside of Bali.
En route, stop and pay a visit to the Jatiluwih Rice Terrace. The beautiful panorama of terrace paddy fields at the foothills of the mountains is a breathtaking sight. The view is the true picture of the lush countryside. Later, continue with your drive. Stop for a visit to the Bedugul area. Here you will be blessed to see the remarkable view of Beratan lake temple also known as Ulun Danu Beratan Temple. One of the most picture-worthy temples in Bali, Beratan Temple's is a very popular sight as it appears like floating on the lake.
Savor a mouthwatering lunch served at a local restaurant near the temple viewpoints. While having lunch and treating your taste buds treat your eyes to the picturesque view of rice paddy. After lunch, continue with your drive to Lovina. The last stop on the route will be made at Gitgit Waterfall. Enjoy the view of the gushing waterfall and the serenity of the surrounding.
By evening, arrive at Lovina. Complete the check-in formalities and enjoy the amenities of the hotel.
Overnight stay at Lovina.
Day 4: Dolphin watching + Tanah Lot Temple
Early in the morning leave the hotel for a dolphin watching tour. Board a traditional boat to see the dolphin in the sea at sunrise. The beauty of shimmering blue waters, the sun spreading its golden sunshine and the fascinating sea creatures making their rare appearances on the surface is an experience to cherish. After an hour in the sea, get back to the hotel for breakfast.
Later, leave the hotel to drive to the southern part of Bali. Enjoy the beautiful scenery on your drive. You will pass through lush coffee plantations, rice fields, and pictorial villages. A stop will be made in Belimbing Village. Enjoy a short nature walk in the rice field while you enjoy the beautiful landscape of the rice field. Lunch will be served in a local restaurant.
Later, continue with your drive to Kuta. Stop for a visit to the Tanah Lot temple. The beautiful Hindu temple is definitely one of the most popular temples in Bali. Located in a small rock in the sea, the temple is not just magnificent; it is the most photographed temple on the island. It offers an even better view of the sunset. One of the seven sea temples of Bali, the temple combines both the sea and the earth. It is a popular attraction for tourists to get divine blessings and discover the fascinating Balinese mythology.
Later, continue with the drive to South Bali. Check-in at a hotel at (Sanur /Kuta / Seminyak /Jimbaran/Nusa Dua). Enjoy the comfort of your hotel.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 5: Departure
Today brings the end to the Bali Countryside Tour. Start the day with breakfast at the hotel. The rest of the day is free at your leisure until your departure time. Check out at the hotel by noon and get assisted transfer to the airport to board flight for your onward destination.
