Indonesia with Micaela Castro

TrovaTrip will provide 3 arrival transfers from Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) to the hotel between 8 am and 5 pm. Exact transfer times within this window will be determined closer to your arrival based on provided traveler flight information. Travelers arriving outside of the requested flight guidelines will need to make their own arrangements to meet the group at the hotel.

Take a 10 minute transfer to the welcome dinner. Get to know your group and toast to the adventure ahead! Welcome dinner at a local restaurant is included. Dinner tonight will be a set menu of Indonesian cuisine. Balinese coffee or Indonesian tea are included in the set menu. Restaurants are subject to change based on availability.

Overnight in Ubud.

Breakfast at the hotel is included. Typical hotel breakfasts are continental full/America, or buffet style. The Kajane Yangloni Ubud offers a buffet with a combination of Indonesian, American, and Intercontinental breakfast. The exact breakfast offered will be determined by your finalized hotel.

After breakfast, you will be picked up from the hotel and take a 30 minute private bus transfer to Kanto Lampo Waterfall. This waterfall is renowned for its distinctive rock formations and the refreshing experience of standing beneath the cascading water. It offers an environment for visitors to immerse themselves in nature, surrounded by lush tropical scenery. To reach the waterfall, you will start from the parking lot and walk down a set of cement stairs, which takes about ten minutes. Please note that the climb back up the stairs can be more challenging. You’ll then walk in about ankle deep water for another 10 minutes to reach the waterfall where you'll have the opportunity to stand beneath the falling water for a refreshing experience and snap some pictures. The total walking/hiking distance is about 400m (0.25 mi). The terrain is beginner friendly with a set of stairs, some dirt trails with rocks, and walking through ankle deep water. For this activity, it is advisable to wear a swimsuit, carry an extra set of clothes, and wear water shoes or sturdy sandals with traction to prevent slipping.

After the waterfall, you’ll take a 30-minute private bus north to Tirta Empul Water Temple. For thousands of years, Balinese people believed that the water that comes from these springs heal and purify people’s inner and outer self. You will learn about the purification ritual and get to participate in it yourself. You’ll present offerings, that will be prepared for you in advance, and then get into the pool under the flowing fountains for the purification. Then you’ll finish off with some guided prayer. You can wear your swimwear underneath a provided sarong for the purification ritual. Note that you’ll want to dress conservatively (guides will provide sarongs for cover ups as needed). If you are menstruating or actively bleeding from any wounds (male or female), you will be prohibited from entering the temple under Balinese tradition.

After visiting the water temple, you’ll take a 40 min private bus transfer for lunch at a local restaurant overlooking the beautiful rice terraces in Ubud. You’ll enjoy a set menu sampling Indonesian cuisine with water included. Restaurants are subject to change based on availability.

Overnight in Ubud.

The hotel will prepare breakfast boxes for you this morning for your early transfer to Mt. Batur. The breakfast box will typically include hard boiled eggs, toast, juice, and fruit. Exact breakfast box may vary.

Take a private transfer from the hotel in Ubud to Mt. Batur Trailhead parking lot. There are bathrooms in the parking lot, but be sure to have tissues and some cash to pay the bathroom usage fee. Note that these are rudimentary facilities.

You’ll get picked up around 2:30am for a one hour transfer to the Mt. Batur trailhead parking lot. Once at the parking lot, a local hiking guide will join the group as well and provide headlamps and hiking poles as it will be dark out for most of the way up. You’ll then start the hike to the top in time to watch the sunrise over the eastern side of Bali behind Mount Agung in a spectacular panorama. Once you reach the summit, your guide will make you a light breakfast of coffee, eggs, and banana sandwiches. You will also be able to see gray long-tailed macaques! The trail is moderate to challenging. Distance: 4.3 miles | Elevation gain: 1,640 feet | Approx. duration: 3 hours. Note that the terrain is narrow and steep and there is loose volcanic rock so it can be quite slippery. Sturdy hiking shoes are highly recommended.

After your descent, you’ll take a 15 minute transfer to Toya Bungkah Hot Springs. Relax and rejuvenate at Toya Bungkah Hot Springs, where the soothing thermal waters offer a tranquil escape, surrounded by lush tropical scenery. Nestled near Lake Batur, this natural oasis provides a serene environment to unwind and soak in the therapeutic benefits of the warm mineral-rich pools. Lockers and towels will be provided and you will get to enjoy a seasonal juice as your welcome drink.

From the hot springs, you’ll take a 30 minute transfer to Lakeview Restaurant, or similar, for lunch. Your meal will be a set menu with water included. Additional food and beverages at your own expense. Restaurants are subject to change based on availability.

Take a private transfer from lunch back to the hotel in Ubud. Note that there is typically heavy traffic in Bali during peak season so expect delays.

For some extra relaxation, you have an option of booking a one hour Balinese massage while at Toya Bungkah Hot Springs.

Overnight in Ubud.

Breakfast at the hotel is included. Typical hotel breakfasts are continental full/America, or buffet style. The Kajane Yangloni Ubud offers a buffet with a combination of Indonesian, American, and Intercontinental breakfast. The exact breakfast offered will be determined by your finalized hotel.

Overnight in Ubud.

Breakfast at the hotel is included. Typical hotel breakfasts are continental full/America, or buffet style. The Kajane Yangloni Ubud offers a buffet with a combination of Indonesian, American, and Intercontinental breakfast. The exact breakfast offered will be determined by your finalized hotel.

Take a private transfer from the hotel in Ubud to Sanur Port.

Take a public speedboat from Sanur to Nusa Penida. Be sure to use the restrooms at the port as there are none available on the speedboat.

Take a private transfer from Nusa Penida Harbor to Atuh Beach and Diamond Beach. Note that roads in Nusa Penida are more narrow and bumpy.

Once you arrive after your transfer, you will walk about 5 minutes to Diamond Beach viewpoint. Diamond Beach in Nusa Penida is captivating with its pristine white sands and turquoise waters. Nestled beneath towering limestone cliffs, the beach offers a stunning backdrop and a serene atmosphere. You can take photos on the stairs, but the operators do not recommend swimming at the beach as there are dangerous currents here and difficult to access the beach. However, your next stop is Atuh Beach where you will get a chance to relax on the beach and swim (tide permitting). From Diamond Beach viewpoint you’ll walk about 5 minutes to the top of Atuh Beach. You’ll then have to walk down a steep and long set of stairs to get down to the beach area. Note that sturdy sandals or shoes are highly recommended for the stairs as they are uneven and steep. Once you arrive on the beach, there are beach chairs that can be rented and small vendors to buy snacks and beverages at your own expense. Here you can relax, swim, and soak up the sun. The picturesque cliffs surrounding the beach add to the beauty of its white sand and clear water.

Take a short 5 minute transfer to lunch. Lunch at a local restaurant is included. Your meal will be a set menu with water. Additional food and beverages at your own expense.

From lunch, take a 15 minute transfer to Rumah Pohon. Rumah Pohon in Nusa Penida is an iconic treehouse nestled on a cliff, providing stunning views of the ocean. Its rustic charm and scenic location make it a favorite stop for those seeking a picturesque experience. You’ll head down a long set of stairs that are steep and a bit uneven to get to the treehouse for a photo opp. There are also other photo opportunities along the way. Note that you’ll need to pay in cash to take a photo at the treehouse and will need to wait in line depending on the season. Then you’ll head back up the long set of stairs. You can take your time here headed back up.

Take a private transfer from Rumah Pohon to your hotel in Nusa Penida. Note that roads in Nusa Penida are more narrow and bumpy.

Overnight in Nusa Penida.

Breakfast at the hotel is included. Typical hotel breakfasts are continental full/America, or buffet style. Semabu Hills offers a buffet with a combination of Indonesian, American, and Intercontinental breakfast. The exact breakfast offered will be determined by your finalized hotel.

In the morning, you’ll take a 20-30 minute transfer down to the dock where the boat crew will fit you for some fins and give you a snorkel and mask. Then you’ll board the private boat to start the snorkeling tour. Note that you will need to wade through water to board the private speed boat. You’ll be making 4 stops for snorkeling: Manta Point, Crystal Bay, Wall Point, Gamat Bay. Swim amongst the stunning coral reefs and abundance of tropical fish. If you are really lucky you may spot some majestic manta rays as well! The boat crew will take GoPro videos and photos of the group at no additional cost. Water is included. Note that snorkeling spots are subject to change depending on the conditions of the water. Once you get back to the dock, there are rudimentary changing rooms and showers to rinse off.

From the dock take a 15 minute transfer to lunch. Lunch at a local restaurant is included. Your meal is typically a set menu with water included. Then you’ll take a 30 minute transfer back to the hotel.

Overnight in Nusa Penida.

Breakfast at the hotel is included. Typical hotel breakfasts are continental full/America, or buffet style. Semabu Hills offers a buffet with a combination of Indonesian, American, and Intercontinental breakfast. The exact breakfast offered will be determined by your finalized hotel.

Take a 40 minute transfer from the hotel to Tembeling Beach. From the top of the hill, each traveler will get on the back of a motorbike for a short 10 minute ride down to the beach area. The motorbike ride down is bumpy and steep so hold on tight (helmets will be provided). Surrounded by lush greenery, you’ll walk down a set of stairs to get down to the pool area that overlooks the ocean. There is also a walk through cave that opens up to a small cove underneath the towering cliffs. Relax and take a dip in the pool, but it is not recommended to swim in the ocean here as there are really rocky and strong currents.

From Tembeling Beach, take a 40 minute private transfer to Amok Sunset, or similar, for an included lunch. Your meal will be a set menu of Indonesian cuisine. A mocktail is included. Additional food and drinks are at your own expense. You’ll want to wear your swimsuit and bring a towel to lunch as there is a pool that guests are free to enjoy. Restaurants are subject to change based on availability. You’ll then take a 20 minute transfer back to the hotel.

Overnight in Nusa Penida.

Breakfast at the hotel is included. Typical hotel breakfasts are continental full/America, or buffet style. Semabu Hills offers a buffet with a combination of Indonesian, American, and Intercontinental breakfast. The exact breakfast offered will be determined by your finalized hotel.

Farewell dinner at a local restaurant is included.

You’ll take a 20 minute transfer from the hotel to Nusa Penida Harbor. Then board a public speedboat for a one hour transfer back to Sanur. Be sure to use the restrooms at the harbor as there are none available on the speedboat. From Sanur Port is a 15 minute transfer to check in at the hotel.

Take a 5 minute transfer to dinner. Farewell dinner at a local restaurant is included. Tonight you’ll be served a set menu of Balinese cuisine. Water is included but additional beverages and food will be at your own expense.

Overnight in Sanur.

Breakfast at the hotel is included. Typical hotel breakfasts are continental full/America, or buffet style. Segara Village Sanur offers a buffet with a combination of Indonesian, American, and Intercontinental breakfast. The exact breakfast offered will be determined by your finalized hotel.

TrovaTrip will provide 2 departure transfers from the hotel to Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) between 8 am and 12 pm. Exact transfer times within this window will be determined closer to your arrival based on provided traveler flight information. Travelers arriving outside of the requested flight guidelines will need to make their own arrangements to the airport.