Welcome to Bali! Upon arrival at Ngurah Rai International Airport, you'll be met by your guide and transferred to your beachside hotel in stylish Seminyak. Depending on your arrival time, enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure to recover from your flight. In the evening, join your guide and fellow travelers for a welcome dinner featuring local Balinese cuisine at a popular beachfront restaurant.

After breakfast, enjoy a relaxed morning at the beach or by the pool. In the afternoon, embark on a guided tour to two of Bali's most iconic sea temples. First, visit the picturesque Tanah Lot, dramatically perched on a rocky outcrop surrounded by crashing waves. Continue to Uluwatu Temple, situated on a cliff offering spectacular views of the Indian Ocean. Here, watch the mesmerizing Kecak Fire Dance performance as the sun sets. Return to your hotel in the evening.

This morning, check out and journey to Ubud, the cultural heart of Bali. En route, stop at a traditional Balinese village to observe daily life and meet local artisans practicing woodcarving, batik painting, and silver crafting. Continue to the sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary, home to over 700 Balinese long-tailed macaques and ancient temple complexes. After checking into your hotel, take an orientation walk through Ubud's charming center with your guide.

After breakfast, embark on a full-day tour of Ubud's surroundings. Visit the UNESCO-listed Tegalalang Rice Terraces, where you'll take a guided walk through the stunning stepped rice fields. Continue to Tirta Empul Temple, famous for its holy spring water where Balinese Hindus perform ritual purifications. After lunch at a local restaurant overlooking the rice fields, visit Gunung Kawi, an 11th-century temple complex featuring shrines carved into cliff faces.

Begin your day with a visit to a local market to select fresh ingredients for your cooking class. Under the guidance of a local chef, learn to prepare traditional Balinese dishes such as satay lilit, gado-gado, and dadar gulung. Enjoy the fruits of your labor for lunch. In the afternoon, visit some of Ubud's finest art galleries and museums, including the Neka Art Museum and the Blanco Renaissance Museum, showcasing works by local and international artists.

For early risers, take an optional pre-dawn trek to the summit of Mt. Batur (1,717m) to witness a spectacular sunrise over Lake Batur and Mt. Agung. Enjoy breakfast at the summit before descending. Return to your hotel by mid-morning. Those not trekking can enjoy a relaxed morning at the hotel. In the afternoon, everyone will visit a coffee plantation to learn about the production of the famous Luwak coffee and sample various Balinese teas and coffees. Enjoy the evening at leisure.

After breakfast, check out and travel to Padangbai harbor, where you'll board a fast boat to Gili Trawangan, the largest of the three Gili Islands. Upon arrival, check into your beachfront resort. The Gili Islands are famous for their white sand beaches, crystal clear waters, and car-free environment – the only transportation is by foot, bicycle, or horse-drawn carriage. Spend the afternoon at leisure, perhaps cycling around the island or relaxing on the beach.

Today, embark on a snorkeling tour around the three Gili Islands. The waters around the islands are home to abundant marine life, including colorful coral reefs, sea turtles, and a variety of tropical fish. Visit several snorkeling spots around Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno, and Gili Air. Enjoy a picnic lunch on one of the islands. Return to Gili Trawangan in the afternoon with time to relax. In the evening, enjoy dinner at a beachfront restaurant as you watch the sunset.

Enjoy a full day at leisure to relax or explore at your own pace. Optional activities include diving (for certified divers), stand-up paddleboarding, or a yoga class at one of the island's yoga studios. Alternatively, simply relax on the beach or by the pool. In the evening, gather with your fellow travelers for a farewell dinner at a local seafood restaurant, reflecting on your Indonesian journey over fresh seafood and local specialties.

After breakfast, check out and board the fast boat back to Bali. Upon arrival in Padangbai, you'll be transferred to Ngurah Rai International Airport for your departure flight. Depending on your flight time, there may be an opportunity for some last-minute shopping or relaxation in Bali.