Bali Culinary Adventure

📍 Distance and journey time: Ngurah Rai International Airport of Bali – Ubud (40 km): 1 hour 15 minutes Ubud – The Sayan House (6 km): 15 minutes The Sayan House - Manisan Restaurant (6.8 km): 23 minutes Manisan Restaurant - Cantina (2.9 km): 19 minutes Cantina - Hotel (6 km): 15 minutes (3 km): 10 minutes

Arrive this afternoon at Ngurah Rai International Airport in Denpasar and be greeted by an Exo Travel guide for the transfer to the hotel in Ubud. 

Check in to the hotel and freshen up.

Around 17:30 embark on a culinary journey of Ubud and begin the evening with a sunset over Sayan Valley. At a wonderful house with a lawn atop the valley sip a cocktail and enjoy Japanese-Latin fusion cuisine tapas while the cicadas begin to sing in the dusk. 

As the evening progresses, take a short drive to Ubud center for a typical Indonesian dinner will be served in a traditional Joglo-style restaurant with rice views.

Continue the culinary delights experiences for a dessert at another delicious local venue. Wrap up the evening with a delicious dessert and a cup of cocktail or wine.

Choose to check the next-door speakeasy bar for additional drinks or head back to the hotel

Overnight in the hotel in Ubud.
 

Inclusions:

🍗 Dinner

📍 Distance and journey time: Ubud – Campuhan Ridge (4 km): 10 minutes Campuhan Ridge – Museum Blanco (8 km): 20 minutes The Blanco Museum – Warung Bu Russ (3 km): 10 minutes Warung Bu Russ – Ubud Palace/Market (0,5 km): 5 minutes Ubud Market – Spa (3.8 km): 20 minutes Spa - Hotel (4.5 km): 11 minutes

Spend this morning discovering the many charms of Ubud. Lace up the running shoes for a gentle short walk on the famous Campuhan ridge starting from the North to its Southern end. Wander amid the verdant fields, stopping to take photos of probably the most gorgeous hillside vista in the region, it also allows you to shed off some calories too. At the end of the path hike along the paved road past the Campuhan bridges and visit the Blanco Renaissance Museum. Antonio Blanco is arguably the most famous artist to have ever lived in Bali and his former home has been converted into a museum with an extensive collection of his works as well as his studio. The Museum stands as a testament to his love for Bali.

From the museum continue the drive to a traditional restaurant (Warung Ibu Rus). Only Steps away from the Ubud Palace, this local warung will offer a special experience with typical Balinese food within a Balinese house compound. 

After lunch visit Ubud’s Royal Palace built in the 16th century the palace is still home to Ubud’s king and it’s royal family. It can be seen from the outside only. Just across the street is the famous market of Ubud – a great opportunity to hunt for souvenirs!

Relax at a spa where and enjoy a 60-minute of Balinese massage with organic facial or body scrub.

Following treatment, return to the hotel and dress up before dining at Kokokan Restaurant. Indulge in epicurean delicacies at Kokokan, while adoring uninterrupted views of rice paddy fields. It is offering refined cuisine; a curated selection of the best Asian dishes prepared with the latest techniques and state-of-the-art equipment. Presented in a captivating fashion, its rich flavors will heighten the senses and offer an out-of-the-ordinary dining experience.

Overnight in the hotel in Ubud.

Inclusions:

☕ Breakfast, 🥘 Lunch, 🍗 Dinner

📍 Distance and journey time: Ubud – Marga (32 km): 1 hour 10 minutes Marga – Jatiluwih (11 km): 20 minutes Jatiluwih – Taman Ayun (30 km): 1 hour Taman Ayun – Ubud (17 km): 40 minutes

Depart with the guide and driver in the morning after breakfast at 07:30 and head to Marga Village in Tabanan for a Balinese cooking class. Upon arrival at the village, be welcomed by a local representative and brought to a typical Balinese house. Here, experience a unique Balinese cooking class where the local chef will and explain about Balinese ingredients and how to use the equipment needed for cooking. After completing the class, sit down in the relaxing environment of the home and enjoy a self-cooked Balinese meal. 

Following lunch, proceed to Bali’s UNESCO-listed Jatiluwih, which offers the widest panoramic view of Bali’s iconic rice terraces. Located on a slope near the holy mountain of Batukaru, this area is known as the Rice Granary of Bali and provides one of the island’s best examples of subak-style rice farming. Take a leisurely hour-long walk through the rice fields here and be sure to take lots of photos.

Visit the Royal Taman Ayun Temple in Mengwi. This temple is known for its unique multi-roofed structures and its beautiful setting around a fish pond-the perfect place to see traditional Balinese architecture in its full glory. 
 
Return to Ubud late this afternoon.

Overnight in the hotel in Ubud.

Inclusions:

☕ Breakfast, 🥘 Lunch

📍 Distance and journey time: Ubud – Gunung Kawi temple (14 km): 30 minutes Gunung Kawi temple – Tirta Empul temple (2 km): 5 minutes Tirta Empul temple – Tegalalang (8 km): 15 minutes Tegalalang – Coffee Studio (12 km): 30 minutes Coffee Studio – Hotel (10 km): 31 minutes Hotel - The Aperitif (14.8 km): 34 minutes

Set off on this Bali temple day tour to explore the island’s sacred temples and scenic spots. Begin with a visit to Pura Gunung Kawi. Set amid lush rice terraces in the village of Tampaksiring, the 11th-century temple can only be accessed by a series of staircases. The effort is worth it, arriving at the top to admire a series of ten shrines carved directly into a cliff face. See elements of Hindu and Buddhist architecture, learning from the guide about the significance of the temple and its carvings.

Continue to nearby Pura Tirta Empul, a popular water temple for local devotees. Discover why water is such an important element in Balinese Hindu culture, hearing how it is used as holy medium and at special ceremonies. Then take a soak in Tirta Empul’s cool spring water, with the water pouring from the numerous fountains that fill the pools. 

Next to a coffee plantation in Tegalalang and take a short tour through the fields, enjoying the fresh air and lush highland surroundings. Take a rest and enjoy a fresh cup of java or tea and a light snack while admiring the views over Tampaksiring’s valley. 

Take a break at midday for lunch at a restaurant overlooking the Tjampuhan ridge.

In the afternoon after lunch resume the drive to a coffee studio. Meet with a trained barista to learn expert coffee brewing techniques. Choose from a variety of courses, focusing on espresso, latte art, or professional ways to judge the quality of coffee. 

This interactive class is the perfect way to conclude the day and return to the hotel late this afternoon.

After freshening up, be picked up by the guide around 19:00 and head to Ubud’s best fine dining restaurant, The Aperitif, a dining concept that integrates the long-standing European tradition of enjoying a pre-dinner drink and canapés, included in the dining experience, the pre-dinner drink allows you to immerse yourself in the design and concept of a bygone era, like being transported back to the roaring twenties. Your degustation journey of modern global cuisine will start right away, exploring the world through their eclectic degustation menu. 

After an amazing dinner, head back to the hotel and spend the rest of the evening at leisure. 

Overnight in the hotel in Ubud.

Inclusions:

☕ Breakfast, 🥘 Lunch, 🍗 Dinner

📍 Distance and journey time: Ubud – Sanur (26 km): 1 hour Sanur – Uluwatu (32 km): 1 hour Uluwatu – Jimbaran (15 km): 30 minutes Jimbaran – Sanur (18 km): 40 minutes

Enjoy the morning at leisure before checking out and departing to the South of Bali.

Lunch will be served in a local Warung in Sanur an authentic Padang food venue. Padang food is the cuisine of the Minangkabau people of West Sumatra, Indonesia. It is among the most popular food in maritime Southeast Asia. It is known across Indonesia as Masakan Padang – Padang food! Note that the venue is very basic, yet, authentic!

Check in to the hotel in Sanur and have free time before the afternoon tour.

Visit one of Bali’s most impressive temples, Uluwatu, which is majestically perched on the edge of a steep cliff. As the sun sets, be treated to a dramatic kecak dance performance, which involves male performers chanting rhythmically and percussively while throwing their arms in the air.

Finally, venture to the Jimbaran to experience CUCA Restaurant, an Artisanal Tapas Cocktails and dessert place, situated in a leafy coconut grove and beautiful gardens of Jimbaran. Enjoy Chef’s Tasting Meal which is specially created by Chef Kevin Cherkas. Be surprised and let the whole dining experience up to the Chef, undoubtedly the best way to enjoy Cuca. It consists of highlights of their menu that best reflect the soul of the restaurant. (Inclusive of a variety of tapas, desserts and their very unique digestives "Cuca brews")

Overnight in Sanur.

Inclusions:

☕ Breakfast, 🥘 Lunch, 🍗 Dinner

📍 Distance and journey times: Sanur – Seminyak (16 km): 35 minutes Seminyak – Sanur (16 km): 35 minutes

Enjoy the morning at leisure and spend some time on the beach.

Around 16:00 get ready for a flavorful night out. Join a local guide for a Seminyak food tour along the main strip and the hip Petitenget area, long-standing favorite destinations for dining and nightlife in Bali. 

When the sun begins to set, head to a stylish rooftop bar on a Vintage Vespa to start evening with a cocktail and magnificent views. After the sun has dipped into the ocean and while the surfers catch their last waves, continue to a chic eatery that combines well contemporary international and traditional Indonesian themes. A healthy starter platter is served outside on one of the busiest streets of Seminyak. Indulge in a bit of people-watching as local residents and tourists flock to the diverse dining venues in the area. 

Take a short drive to the next stop on this culinary crawl, arriving at a wooden Javanese Joglo house for the main course. Tuck in to a dinner of Nasi Campur, tapas-style Indonesian dishes served around a rice pyramid. Savor the exotic spices and delicate flavors of truly authentic local cuisine.

Then it is time for dessert. Step into a beach front seating where a delicious sweet dessert is served, paired with wine or Moscato. Soak up the ocean evening views while satisfying your sweet tooth.

Having tasted the best of Seminyak’s culinary scene, return to the hotel or, for night owls, continue to one of the many bars in the area for a nightcap.

Inclusions:

☕ Breakfast, 🍗 Dinner

📍 Distance and journey times: Ubud - Ngurah Rai International Airport of Bali (40 km): 1 hour 15 minutes

After breakfast at the hotel, the rest of the morning is free to spend at leisure until departure to the airport for the flight home.

Inclusions:

☕ Breakfast