Feel the warm tropical air, the smooth ocean sand on your feet, see exotic temples decorate the landscape and hike amongst legendary landscapes and volcanoes. Be a Bali Explorer. Along with its main attractions, you’ll delve deep into the island’s lesser known sites and capture its hidden gems for an unparalleled experience, ideal if you are interested to step away from the tourist crowds and seek out the island's culture.

This Bali tour starts off in Candidasa, introducing you to pristine coastal scenery and fascinating cultural attractions at Mt. Agung. Check out the holy Besakih Temple that was just mere meters away from being destroyed from the lava during the 1963 eruption.

Ever wonder where the Balinese people came from? Next in this Indonesia tour, you’ll meet the Bali Aga, the island's original inhabitants, before venturing to the island's far east where the underwater scenery off the coast of Amed and Tulamben, some of Bali's best diving and snorkeling opportunities. Have you seen black volcanic beaches? Check it out at Lovina.

Next up in your things to do in Bali are its picturesque central mountain ranges. Trek across lush plantations and lofty coconut groves to rustic villages and cascading waterfalls. Pay a visit to Ulun Danu Temple, a stunningly beautiful temple which rises from the placid waters of Lake Bratan. Get a taste of Balinese farming life by working alongside fields to discover rice cultivation methods, al while befriending the smiling locals.

The Bali adventure tour continues to Ubud. Take time to explore this artistic haven and stroll through the centuries-old Royal Palace. Mt. Batur, an active volcano with an impressive caldera lake, as well as the nearby attractions of Panglipuran and Kehen Temple, are Bali attractions also awaiting your arrival.

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Arrive in Bali, and embark on a two-hour drive that takes you to Candidasa in the easternmost district of Karangasem. Stop en-route at the fishing village of Kusamba to observe the colourful outrigger boats and salt-making huts that line the beach. After arriving in Candidasa, the rest of the day is for you to enjoy at leisure.

Overnight in Candidasa.

Set off for Klungkung to visit Kerta Gosa, the former Royal Courts of Justice set in a pond with elaborately decorated ceilings, and the Mother Temple at Besakih, Bali's holiest site nestled on the western slopes of Mt Agung. This afternoon, stop in Sibetan village to see the salak plantations and taste the sweet 'snakeskin' fruit. A leisurely two-hour trek through the rice fields leads to Tenganan, an ancient village belonging to the original Bali Aga people who are famous for their pre-Majapahit Balinese traditions and the 'double ikat' (geringsing) fabric.

Overnight in Candidasa

The day commences with a visit to Tirta Gangga, a sacred water palace filled with decorative ponds, tiered fountains and lush greenery. Continue to Amed, a quiet seaside village, and enjoy a one-hour cruise on a traditional Prahu fishing boat to take in views of the enchanting coastline and its black rocky beaches. For scuba divers, you have the option of exploring the underwater scenery with a dive at the Liberty Wreck in the offshore waters of Tulamben. Continue by road along the northeastern coast to Lovina.

Overnight in Lovina.

Spend this morning at leisure, or for a more adventurous pace, join the optional two-hour trek through the picturesque plantations and coconut groves of Sudaji village to Semkumpul Waterfall. This afternoon, head to Lake Bratan, where the stunning Ulun Danu Temple appears to 'float' on its west shore. Continue driving through the central highlands with panoramic vistas of the Buyan and Tamblingan crater lakes before descending to Munduk.

Overnight in Munduk.

Begin this morning with a light trek through Munduk's lush surroundings, passing through the countless plantations growing coffee, fruits and spices to the cascading Red Coral waterfall. From Munduk, drive to Sanda and Belimbing villages via Pupuan along highly scenic mountain and terrace vistas. Continue to Umabian and spend the rest of the day in your village-style hotel or join in the local activities in the surrounding village compound.

Overnight in Umabian

This morning's program presents an opportunity for you to experience Balinese farming life at Taman Sari Buwana, a community-based tourism project in Tunjunk village. Tour the elementary school, work alongside the farmers to learn various rice-planting techniques and observe the daily village activities. To complete the rural lifestyle experience, join the optional two-hour trek around the surrounding area to discover local irrigation systems and worshipping beliefs. This afternoon, stop at the serene Taman Ayun temple near Mengwi on the way to Ubud before capping this evening with a traditional dance performance.

Overnight in Ubud

Rise early for a walk through the terraced rice fields near Ubud for a taste of the tranquility. After breakfast, spend the rest of this morning visiting the ARMA Museum which provides a great overview of the island's artistic traditions, the 16^th-century Royal Palace home to the Ubud royal family, before finishing at the Ubud Market with its vast array of local food, handicrafts and textiles. This afternoon, pamper yourself with a Balinese massage treatment at a local spa.

Overnight in Ubud.

This morning's drive to Mt Batur passes through alluring views of rice fields, of which the most beautiful is near the Tegallangang village. Visit Pura Gunung Kawi, an exotic spring temple, before enjoying lunch at a local restaurant in Kintamani which overlooks sweeping views of Mt. Batur. This afternoon, continue to Panglipuran, a traditional village known for its tidy rows of entrance gates, and Kehen Temple, a large, sacred temple sanctuary. Finally, head to Denpasar or one of Bali's beaches in the south.