Discovering Bali
( Ref: FCIND01 )
DESTINATION: Bali (Indonesia)
TRAVEL TYPE: Classic
N OF NIGHTS: 7
MAIN FEATURES: Beach, Nature, Culture
VALID FOR TRAVEL:
Until 31 Dec 2010
VALID FOR BOOKING:
Until 15 Dec 2010
ITINERARY
DAY 1:
DENPASAR – KUSAMBA - CANDIDASA
Arrive this afternoon at Ngurah Rai International Airport in Denpasar where you will
be greeted by your local guide.
A private transfer (approximately 2 hours) takes you
to Candidasa in Karangasem, Bali’s eastern province.
Stop en route at the coastal fishing village of
Kusumba, to observe the colourful fishing boats lined
up all along the beach as well as the small saltmaking huts.
Check in at your hotel in Candidasa where the
remainder of today is at leisure.
Overnight in Candidasa.
DAY 2:
CANDIDASA – KLUNGKUNG – BESAKIH – CANDIDASA [ B , L ]
Depart Candidasa for Klungkung to visit the former Royal Courts of Justice known as
Kerta Gosa. The highlight here is an elaborately decorated ceiling featuring the
“Wayang” style of painting depicting the battle of good versus evil.
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Continue to Besakih, known as the ‘Mother Temple’ of Bali. Located on the western
slopes of Mt Agung, Bali highest volcano (2 567 m), Besakih is the largest and most
important temple on the island.
Stop for lunch at Maha Giri restaurant, where you’ll dine on fresh Balinese cuisine
while surrounded by great panoramas over rice field terraces with Mt Agung in the
background.
In the afternoon drive along small, scenic roads to Besakih. En route you’ll stop in
the village of Sibetan to observe traditional weaving and visit a salak plantation
where you can taste Bali’s famed ‘snakeskin’ fruit.
Then, set off on a 2 hour trek through the rice fields down to Tanganan, one of
several ancient villages in Bali.
At the end of the trek, you’ll explore Tangagan. The village is home to the Bali Aga
people, Bali’s first inhabitants who where there even before the arrival of the
Majapahit dynasty who came from Java. You’ll see the village’s primitive architecture
as well as observe the weaving of rare “double ikat" pattern and basket weaving.
Return to your hotel in Candidasa where the remainder of today is at leisure.
Overnight in Candidasa
DAY 3:
CANDIDASA – TIRTA GANGGA – AMED – LOVINA BEACH [ B , L ]
After breakfast, explore the beautiful, less visited province of Karangasem.
Start with a visit of Tirta Gangga. Meaning 'water of the Ganges' this sacred water
palace was built in the early twentieth century by the
last king of Karangasem. It boasts many decorative
ponds and fountains, lush plant life and natural
bathing pools.
Continue to Amed, a quiet seaside village that offers
fishing, snorkeling and diving on the nearby reef on a
black rocky beach. You’ll take a one hour cruise in a
traditional wooden Prahu boat for fabulous views of the coastline and the
surroundings.
OPTION: SCUBA DIVING IN TULAMBEN (lunch included):
Experience the underwater scenery off the coast of Tulamben with a dive at the Liberty
Wreck.
After a lunch in Amed, continue by road along the dry northeastern coast to Lovina
for your overnight stay.
Overnight in Lovina.
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DAY 4:
LOVINA – LAKE BRATAN - MUNDUK
[B,D]
Morning at leisure on the beach in Lovina to relax
OPTION: LOVINA TREK TO SUDAJI WATERFALL (2 hours)
This two hour trek takes you through the picturesque village of Sudaji. You’ll pass by
plantations growing coffee, cloves, coconuts and tropical fruit and reach the Semkumpul
Waterfall which is 50 meters high. Several other smaller falls are also in the area.
Lunch at leisure in Lovina. This afternoon drive to Lake Bratan where you will stop
for a visit to the very scenic Ulun Danu Temple. The temple is set in the middle of the
lake’s calm waters on a small bit of land giving the impression that it is ‘floating’.
Continue driving to a small mountain road overlooking two superb lakes: Buyan and
Tramblingan. Stop for photos and to enjoy the scenery before descending to the
beautiful remote area of Munduk in Northen Bali.
Arrival in Munduk towards the end of today, check in to your hotel and, after
freshening up, enjoy dinner.
Overnight in Munduk
DAY 5:
MUNDUK – SANDA – BELIMBING – UMABIAN
[B,L,D]
Munduk is the ideal location for outdoor activities and this morning you’ll have the
chance to explore with a light trek. Munduk is surrounded by tropical rainforest with
beautiful waterfalls and because of its cool
temperature (20-25°C) many fruits, vegetables and
spices are grown in the area.
The two-hour trek begins this morning from your
hotel. The trek takes you through many plantations
growing coffee, cloves, vanilla, avocado and moreyou’ll see how they are grown and harvested. The
path then takes you to the cascading Red Coral waterfall before looping back to
Munduk via a different route.
From Munduk, drive to Sanda village via Pupuan along one of the most scenic roads
in Bali. In Sanda (or Belimbing for groups) stop for lunch and then descend to the
western coast of Bali passing by the small town of Belimbing. The landscape
alternates between jungle-covered mountain vistas and amazing rice terraces.
Continue to Umabian and check in to your beautiful hotel. Designed to resemble a
traditional house, the numerous pavilions and guestrooms are laid out in the style of
a village compound. Surrounded by rice fields, spectacular views and a swimming
pool in the garden this is an ideal place to unwind. Spend the remainder of today
relaxing by the pool, enjoying the peaceful view, or opt to join in the local activities
in the village compound.
Dinner at the hotel and overnight in Umabian.
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DAY 6:
UMABIAN – TAMAN SARI BUWANA – TAMAN AYUN – UBUD
[B,L,D]
After breakfast, start the day with an amazing sustainable tourism excursion at
Taman Sari Buwana farm. During this half-day excursion you will experience local
Balinese life while supporting a community-based tourism project in the village of
Tunjunk.
Upon reaching Tunjunk village, start with a visit to the elementary school (NOTE:
closed on weekends and school holidays) before heading to village home base.
Prepare for farming activities by donning a farmer’s hat, covering up with mosquito
repellent and picking up a local mattock (small farm tool) all provided by the farm.
We recommend wearing flip-flops or similar as well as bringing sunscreen.
You’ll then walk with the local farmers to their rice fields, locally referred to as
sawah. Alongside the farmers, you will learn how to plant, transplant or harvest rice
(depending of the season)
After farming, take a walk around the beautiful rice fields to observe the daily
activities of the village. You’ll visit other plantations including a coconut plantation
where locals will demonstrate their ability to climb up the trees and gather young
coconuts for some refreshment.
Next, return to the home base where you will observe the boiling of cassava in the
traditional kitchen before enjoying a delicious lunch at the farm.
OPTION: TREKKING IN TAMAN SARI BUWANA (2 hours)
Complete the full farming experience with a two hour trek around the area to
learn about the local irrigation system. Known as subak, these incredible systems
are elaborate, hand-dug water-management systems. You will also visit a small
temple where the farmers make offerings to Dewi Sri, the god of rice.
This afternoon, transfer to Ubud stopping en route at the serene Taman Ayun
temple near Mengwi. No visit to Bali would be complete without witnessing
traditional dance and this evening, in Ubud, you will be treated to a performance in a
nearby village. Return to Ubud for dinner in a local restaurant.
Overnight in Ubud.
DAY 7:
UBUD
[B,L]
Start today with an early-morning walk through the
rice fields near Ubud. The terraced fields, spectacular
scenery and tranquil surroundings create a serene
atmosphere typical of central Bali. Return to your
hotel for breakfast.
Spend this morning discovering the many charms of
Ubud as you visit museums, palaces and local
markets. Start with a visit to ARMA Museum (Agung
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Rai Museum of Art) and enjoy one of the best permanent collections of Balinese and
Indonesian paintings. A visit to ARMA provides a great overview of the island’s rich
artistic traditions.
Continue to Ubud’s Royal Palace in the heart of the small town: built in the 16 th
century the Palace is still home to Ubud’s King and its Royal family
Finish this morning’s excursion with a walk in Ubud Market where local vendors
come to buy and sell food as well as handicrafts and textiles.
Lunch will be served at Indus Restaurant, one of Ubud’s top tables, with breathtaking
views over the Tjampuhan river valley.
Relax this afternoon with a one-hour Balinese massage treatment at a local spa.
Overnight in Ubud.
DAY 8:
UBUD – MT BATUR – PANGLIPURAN – KEHEN – BEACH IN
SOUTH BALI / DEPARTURE
[B,L]
Depart Ubud for an excursion to Mt Batur. You’ll drive along small, scenic roads
offering beautiful views of the rice fields, especially near the village of Tegallangang.
Along the way, stop in Sebatu village to visit Pura Gunung Kawi- an exotic spring
temple.
Upon arrival at Kintamani, stop for lunch at a local restaurant where you will enjoy
spectacular views over Lake Batur and its volcano, Mt Batur. Although Mt Batur
(1412m) is not the highest volcano in Bali, it is the most active and is surrounded by
an impressive caldera.
Your excursion continues to Panglipuran, a traditional countryside village well known
for its tidy row of traditional Balinese entrance gates and its unique architectural
traditions.
End today with a visit to the sacred Kehen Temple, built majestically on a hill on a
series of 8 terraces enclosing a huge banyan tree in its first courtyard. The forest
background of this temple offers a unique ambiance and mesmerizing scene.
At the end of the day, and drop off at the airport or at a beach in the south coast.
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IMORTANT NOTE: changes may be made in the particulars contained in the above itinerary
as well as in the rates and conditions before a contract is concluded. The revised itinerary
and rates and conditions will be clearly communicated in our personalised proposal that
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RATES & CONDITIONS
ACCOMMODATION DESCRIPTION
Option 1: First Class
LOCATION
HOTEL
HOTEL CATEGORY
ROOM TYPE
CANDIDASA
Puri Bagus
Superior
Superior Garden
Villa
LOVINA
Aneka
First Class
Superior building
MUNDUK
Puri Lumbung
First Class
Standard Cottage
UMABIAN
Puri Taman Sari
First Class
Standard
UBUD
Puri Artha
First Class
Deluxe
LOCATION
HOTEL
HOTEL CATEGORY
ROOM TYPE
CANDIDASA
Candi Beach Hotel
Superior
Superior Room
LOVINA
Puri Bagus
Superior
Superior Garden
Villa
MUNDUK
Puri Lumbung
First Class
Standard Cottage
UMABIAN
Puri Taman Sari
First Class
Deluxe
UBUD
Waka Namya
Superior
Lanai
LOCATION
HOTEL
HOTEL CATEGORY
ROOM TYPE
CANDIDASA
Alila Manggis
Deluxe
Superior
LOVINA
Puri Bagus
Superior
Superior Garden
Villa
MUNDUK
Puri Lumbung
First Class
Standard Cottage
UMABIAN
Puri Taman Sari
First Class
Rice Terrasse Suite
UBUD
Maya Ubud
Deluxe
Superior
Option 2: Superior Class
Option 3: Deluxe Class
RATES AND PAYMENT CONDITIONS
FIT Bookings: an advance payment of 30% of the total invoiced price is due upon reservation if this is made more
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than 30 days before departure. If booked less than 30 days before departure, the total payment will need to be
made upon your acceptance of the itinerary. In case of advance payment, balance payment is due a minimum of
30 days prior to departure.
Group Bookings: an advance payment of 30% of the total invoiced price is due upon reservation if this is made
more than 60 days before departure and a further advance payment of a further 20% is due a minimum of 60
days before departure (or a total advance payment of 50% of the total invoiced price is due upon reservation if
this is made more than 30 days before departure but no more than 60 days before departure). If booked less
than 30 days before departure, the total payment will need to be made upon your acceptance of the itinerary. In
case of advance payment, balance payment is due a minimum of 30 days prior to departure.
All prices quoted below are in GBP per person and refer to a shared double or twin occupancy. mcube Travel
Boutique warrants that the prices quoted are valid according to the date specified in conjunction to rates
specified below and that the prices are correct at the time of issuance of this document but are subject to change
without prior notice in case of variations in transports costs (including fuel cost), rights or taxes on some services
and currency fluctuation. Please note that all the above services and tours have not been booked yet, they are
proposed for your information only and no reservations will be made until we receive your confirmation to do so
by filling out our reservation form.
Prices valid for travelling until 31 Dec 2010
ACCOMODATION
CLASS
1
PAX
2
PAX
3-6
PAX
7-10
PAX
11-14
PAX
15+
PAX
SINGLE
SUPPLEMENT
First Class
1,232
732
640
583
551
529
221
Superior
Class
1,413
824
731
675
643
622
315
Deluxe Class
1,799
1,013
921
864
831
812
520
NOTE: Peak season surcharges may apply and compulsory meals may also apply during Christmas and New Year
periods; changes to itineraries may also need to be arranged during these times.
THE PRICES INCLUDE:
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Hotel accommodation in double or twin room with daily breakfast (B)
Meals as specified (L = lunch , D = dinner)
Guided tours as mentioned with English-speaking guide
Land transfers as mentioned
Bottled water on the vehicle during transfers
All entrance fees and tours as indicated in itinerary.
1 hour Balinese Treatment in local spa in Ubud
Boat trip as mentioned
THE PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE:
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Indonesia visa stamping fee
All international and domestic air tickets with airport and departure taxes (15USD in Denpasar)
Any other meals not mentioned above
Entrance fees for photo and video cameras
Personal expenses (laundry, telephone, drinks, tips, etc.)
Travel insurance
Early check-in & late check-out
All that is not included under “The Prices Include”
Supplement for optional tours
Activity
Supplement per person
Trekking in Taman Sari
Buwana
33 GBP
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Lovina trek to Sudaji
Waterfall
20 GBP
Scuba Diving in Tulamben
65 GBP
CANCELLATION AND AMENDMENT POLICY
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writing to the address info@mcubetravel.com. In case of total cancellation by the customer, the following
penalties will be charged on the invoice price and a refund made for the difference. Please note that these
penalties refer to the scenario of the customer acquiring all travel items exactly as per above itinerary: in case of
even minor modifications requested by the client to the above itinerary, mcube Travel Boutique will review the
applicable penalties according to the amendments requested. The penalties specified below may also vary for
holiday and peak season bookings and according to the cancellation policies of hotels, airlines, cruises and other
contractors of mcube Travel Boutique.
A. FIT CANCELLATION PENALTIES
DAYS PRIOR TO START OF SERVICES
Until Day 30
Day 30 to 22
Day 21 to 15
Day 14 to 8
Day 7 to 2
Less than 48 hours and no-show
PENALTY
30%
40%
50%
70%
90%
100%
B. GROUP CANCELLATION PENALTIES
A group is defined as a party consisting of at least five travellers and a group booking is a booking that is originally
made for more than five travellers, whereas or not this number is subsequently modified.
B1. 'Partial cancellation' of the group:
'Partial cancellation' occurs when less than 10% of the group's members cancel their tour. The cancellation
charges below refer to the non-transferable fee that is charged to the group members who have cancelled their
tour.
DAYS PRIOR TO START OF SERVICES
Until Day 30
Day 30 to 15
Day 14 to 8
Day 7 to 2
Less than 48 hours and no-show
PENALTY
10%
25%
50%
75%
100%
B2. 'Substantial to total cancellation’ of the group:
‘Substantial cancellation' occurs when 11% to 100% of the group's members cancel their tour. Use the chart
below to determine the cancellation fees, based on the percentage of members who cancel and the cancellation
date in comparison to the scheduled and contracted departure date.
DAYS PRIOR TO START OF SERVICES
Until Day 30
Day 30 to 21
Day 20 to 8
Day 7 to 2
Less than 48 hours and no-show
PENALTY BY PERCENTAGE OF MEMBER CANCELLATION
11% to 70%
71% to 100%
30%
50%
60%
90%
80%
100%
90%
100%
100%
100%
C. FIT AND GROUP BOOKING ADDITIONAL PENALTIES
Please note that the penalties specified here above refer to the general case whereby a total cancellation is made
by all travellers occupying a reserved room. In case of total cancellation by a single traveller occupying a room
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reserved for double or twin use, additionally to the above indicated penalties mcube Travel Boutique may charge
an additional amount equal to a single room supplement.
D. FIT AND GROUP BOOKING PARTIAL CANCELLATION OR AMENDMENT OF ITINERARY
Please note that in case of any partial cancellation or other alteration to the itinerary of travel as specified in the
final proposal accepted by you, mcube Travel Boutique will calculate all penalty costs, calculated from case to
case depending on the conditions of modification, partial or total cancellation of local service providers, hotels,
airlines and land transport providers. Please note that any penalty or modification charge will be duly submitted
to your attention and we will request your approval before proceeding with any changes.
CHILD POLICY
For tours, one or two children under 12 years of age sharing a room with parents will be charged 50% of the
adult tour price. Infants under two years of age will be exempt from most charges except as mandated by airline
policies. Children occupying their own rooms will be charged as adults.
DELAY AT OUTWARD AND HOMEWARD POINTS OF DEPARTURE
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make the best effort to provide the contractually agreed services, but cannot in any way be held liable for the
interruption of the contractually agreed services or extra charges. In case the customer is delayed at the
homeward point of departure, for example in case of late arrival at the airport for the international flight back
home, Mcube will take full responsibility of any cost that may arise unless the delay has been caused by Force
Majeure, by an airline, train or public transport or by the customer himself/herself.
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relevant package are held in the UK by a person as trustee for the consumer until the contract has been fully
performed or any sum of money paid by the consumer in respect of the contract has been repaid to him or has
been forfeited on cancellation by the consumer. In the event of insolvency of Mcube, the monies held in trust by
the trustee shall be applied to meet the claims of consumers who are creditors of Mcube of contracts for
packages in respect of which the arrangements were established and which have not been fully performed. In
the event of insolvency, Mcube will also ensure the traveller’s repatriation by mean of fully pre-paying all
contracted services, including airlines and ground transportation, before the departure date.
VISA INFORMATION
Indonesia Visa
Ordinary British and EU-countries passport holders travelling to Indonesia for tourist reasons
need a tourist visa in order to enter the country.
A tourist visa can be issued:
1. before entry at an Indonesia embassy or consulate abroad, in which case we
recommend the traveller to start the request process at least a month in advance of
the intended travel date;
2. “on arrival” at most ports of entry , including Jakarta, Yogyakarta, Bali , Balikpapan,
Manado and Kupang (please check beforehand at the Indonesia Immigration
website or with the Indonesian embassy for other ports of entry). The visa “on
arrival” has a 30-day validity, extendable for a maximum of another 30 days once in
Indonesia. To apply for a visa on arrival, it is necessary to have (a) a passport with at
least a six-month validity and at least one completely blank visa page remaining, (b)
two passport pictures, (c) a return ticket out of the country on their person (e-tickets
are acceptable) and (d) some cash US dollars for the visa stamping fee. The visa
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stamping fee is 25 USD.
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