Bali is so picturesque that you could be fooled into thinking it was a painted backdrop: rice paddies trip down hillsides like giant steps, volcanoes soar through the clouds, the forests are lush and tropical, and the beaches are lapped by the warm waters of the Indian Ocean. Recent tragic events have scared away many of those who simply saw Bali as a place for cheap beer. While the Bintang is still tasty and plentiful, Bali's temples, ceremonies, beaches, mountains and passion for life are undiminished and more easily enjoyed than ever.

Itinerary

Day 01: Mumbai – Bali ( Lifestyle Holidays Recommendes Bali Museum & Arts Centre)

Welcome to Denpasar, Bali!!! Denpasar is the largest city of Bali, with an attractive main square in the city centre. After being received, greeted and welcomed at the airport, transfer to the hotel. Enroute see the Bali Museum, which has an art collection ranging from prehistoric finds to early 20th century arts. On display are also scale models depicting ritualistic Balinese tooth filling, marriage and cremation ceremonies. Visit the colorful Pasar – Indonesian Market, where local people sell their products with much haggling over prices. Your last stop is the Bali Arts Centre, a traditional Balinese building, which houses a permanent exhibition of modern paintings and woodcarvings. Later transfer to the hotel and stay the night there!

Day 02: Bali - Day at leisure (Lifestyle Holidays Recommendes Aquatonic Pool)

After enjoying breakfast at the hotel, spend the entire day at leisure! We recommend you take the day off to spend the afternoon in the ever relaxing Aquatonic Pool at the Ritz Carlton in Bali! The roofed 650 sq. meter pool contains 700 million liters of heated seawater. With a maximum depth of 1.3 meters the pool includes different zones at variable temperatures with numerous strong jets providing aquatic massages to improve blood circulation tone up the muscles and provide relaxation. There is a cross current walking corridor, cross current swimming corridor, cubicles for leg, tight and stomach massage, aqua seats and cubicles for back massage, swan necks for neck and shoulder massage, several jet pools, bubble bath areas, geysers and aqua beds providing a relaxing bubble massage and a panoramic Indian Ocean view. One-time access to the Aquatonic Pool. Later transfer back and stay the night at the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 03: Bali Sightseeing (Kintamani Lake and Volcano)

After breakfast, we take a full day tour of Kintamani Lake and Volcano. The perfect introduction to Bali’s fascinating culture and handicrafts, picturesque rice fields, traditional villages and a spectacular lake and volcano. We take you to Batubulan to see the exciting Barong Dance. Continue on through the woodcarving village of Mas. Watch artisans chipping intricate designs from wood blocks. Visit the fantastic 11th century Elephant Cave (Goa Gajah). Moving into the cool mountains of Kintamani, view the Mount Batur, with its ribbons and black lava running down its peak to the valley below. Beside, lies shimmering the Lake of Batur. Enroute Home, stop by the at the Holy Springs which are believed to have magical curative powers. Visit Ubud the artistic heart of Bali and Celuk the gold and silver making centre. Stay the night at the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 04: Bali Sightseeing (Monkey Forest, Mengwi Temple and Tanah Lot)

After breakfast, proceed for your tour beginning at Monkey Forest and then through to Mengwi Temple and Tanah Lot. Your first stop will take you on a 15 minute walk through the scenic terraced rice fields. Cultivated in the unique Balinese style, surrounding coconut trees, tropical scenery and gentle flow of the river, will

introduce you to the magical Balinese culture. Your trip will be continued to Mengwi (Taman Ayun) Temple, which dates back to 1634. This picturesque temple complex is surrounded by a moat and has an elaborate stone entrance gate. It’s well kept grassy courtyard boasts of numerous pavilion and multi roofed MERU shrines with intricately carved wooden gates. Monkey forest is a cluster of towering trees home to hundreds of monkeys who go about their way fearlessly in their temple haven, and hundreds of fruit bats, who sleep by day and hunt by night. Your last stop is the Tanah Lot, famous in Bali as the Sunset Temple. Watch the sunset beyond the black towers of this sacred 16th century temple built on a black lava rock, 200 meters off the shore. In the evening return to the hotel and stay the night there.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 05: Bali – Mumbai (Lifestyle Holidays Recommendes Shopping)

After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy the morning free at leisure! We recommend that you go shopping for fine art and handicrafts such as antique, semi-antique and modern furniture, all kinds of paintings, delicately crafted gold and silver jewelry, wood and stone carvings, masks, woven and dyed fabrics, etc. in many shops in the Kuta/Legian area, in Sanur, in various handicraft villages, the Sukawati market on the way to Ubud. The huge, beachfront Kartika Discovery Mall in Jalan Kartika in Tuban accommodates famous international brands and designer labels including Esprit, Guess, Giordano, Polo, Prada, La Senza (for lingerie), cosmetics and fragrances from Bulgari, Gucci, Estée Lauder, Revlon, Clinique, Shiseido etc, surf shops such as Quicksilver, Billabong and Planet Surf, boutiques for ladies and gents fashions, optical shops, Kids Station and Guess for Kids, Vinoti Living, specialist shops for beautiful watches and jewelry, a Sogo Department Store on street level, Starbucks, Bread Talk, KFC, Pizza Hut, Baskin & Robbins, Black Canyon Cafe and several other restaurants. Opening hours are from 10:00 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily. Later check out of the hotel and transfer to the airport, to catch your flight back to Mumbai. Return home with pleasant memories of Bali, only with Lifestyle Holidays!!!

Meals: Breakfast