Evening departure for your flight to Bali via Seoul.
Late evening arrival in Bali. Warm welcome and transfer to your hotel in Nusa Dua, located in the southern part of the island.
Enjoy a 4-night stay at the luxurious Grand Hyatt Bali 5* hotel. Free time to relax and explore at your own pace.
Depart for Lovina. The journey begins with a visit to Pura Luhur Batukaru, one of Bali’s six key temples, nestled at the foot of a volcano. Continue to Jatiluwih, a preserved area known for its breathtaking terraced rice fields. After lunch at a local restaurant, stop by the colorful Candikuning market, famed for spices and tropical fruits. Proceed to Lake Bedugul to visit Pura Ulun Danu Beratan temple, then marvel at the stunning Munduk waterfalls. Arrive at Lovina’s beautiful black sand beach in the evening.
Travel eastward today. Visit Pura Beji and Pura Meduwe Karang, two exquisite Subak temples dedicated to the deities of water and earth. Enjoy panoramic views of Mount and Lake Batur in Kintamani. After lunch at a local restaurant, explore Besakih, Bali’s mother temple, revered as the most sacred on the island, with breathtaking views of southern Bali. Continue through the scenic route of Putung, offering rural charm and views of Mount Agung. Arrive in Candidasa by evening.
Begin the day at Goa Lawah, a significant Hindu site housing a temple and a bat-filled cave central to numerous ceremonies. Drive through Sidemen and Tebola villages, surrounded by picturesque rice fields. After lunch, visit the refined Kehen Temple and Panyimpenan. The journey continues to the villages of Penglipuran, a terraced traditional Balinese village, and Mas, famous for its skilled woodcarvers. Conclude the day at Ubud's Monkey Forest, home to a free-roaming community of crab-eating macaques.
Head south to Batubulan village to witness the traditional Barong dance, a pantomime symbolizing the eternal battle between good and evil. Visit Celuk village, renowned for its gold and silver artisans, followed by the iconic Tanah Lot temple, perched on a cliff above the sea and dedicated to the sea gods.
Enjoy two days of leisure in Ubud to explore the region’s unique charm at your own pace.
Early morning flight to Makassar, located in the wild southern part of Sulawesi. Upon arrival, depart by road for Toraja Land. En route, visit a Bugis village with its distinctive stilt houses. Stop for lunch in Pare-Pare, a bustling port village. Continue through mountain roads with spectacular panoramic views until you reach Toraja Land.
Explore the fascinating culture of the Toraja people over three days. Visit traditional Tongkonan houses, shaped like boat prows, in villages such as Londa, Lemo, Ketekesu, Suaya, and Sanggala. Discover their unique funeral practices and carved burial sites.
On Day 14, explore the Batutumonga region, offering breathtaking mountain views and terraced rice fields. Walk through a rice plantation, attend local ceremonies, and visit Palawa, the oldest Toraja village, as well as Bori with its ancient funeral sites.
On Day 15, embark on a trek through the countryside. Cross rivers on bamboo bridges and stroll through coffee and cocoa plantations. Admire stunning landscapes, traditional homes, and rock-hewn graves, while engaging with locals. A picnic lunch is included during the trek.
Return to Makassar airport with a stop for lunch at a local restaurant. Evening flight to Denpasar, followed by a flight home.
NUSA DUA: Grand Hyatt Bali *****
LOVINA: The Lovina *****
CANDIDASA: Alila Manggis ****
UBUD: Four Seasons Bali at Sayan *****
TORAJA LAND: Heritage Toraja ***
