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Gems Of Indonesia: From Bali To Java

UbudNusa Dua
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GEMS OF INDONESIA: FROM BALI TO JAVA
OBUBUDNUSA DUA
Leisurely On the go
Meals
Breakfast: 11 Lunch: 5 Dinner: 3
Transport
Touring by private, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi (where available).
Accommodation
First-Class or Superior First-Class with private bath or shower. Includes hotel taxes, porterage, tips and service charges
HighLights
  • Puri Sukawati
  • Goa Gajah
  • Borobudur Temple
  • Ramayana ballet
  • Bunung Kawi
  • DAY 1:   ARRIVE IN UBUD, INDONESIA
    Your Small Group Discovery tour begins! Welcome to Ubud in the hills of beautiful Bali! Hotel check-in is available mid-afternoon.
  • DAY 2:   UBUD
    A Royal Welcome Today, join one of the Royal family members on a [LF] tour of Puri Sukawati, a palace significant to the Balinese regal legacy. Tonight, join your Tour Director for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (B,L,D) LOCAL FAVOURITE SMALL GROUP EXCLUSIVE Join your small group to learn about Bali's rich cultural history at Puri and enjoy a performance of traditional Balinese dance. A professional chef from the Royal family will show you the arts of Balinese cuisine during your cooking class for a sumptuous lunch.
  • DAY 3:   UBUD
    Spirited Dances & Dramatic Shrines Start your day with a fascinating performance of Barong dance. Then, stop at the village of Mas, known for its wood carvings, and the village of Celuk, a centre for Balinese silver. Visit Bunung Kawi, a Hindu temple complex comprised of 10 rock-cut shrines (candi) carved into the cliff face. Continue to the village of Kintamani for views of Mount Batur. Last stop is Goa Gajah, often referred to as the Elephant Cave. (B,L) TOUR HIGHLIGHT NATURAL WONDERS Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant overlooking Mount Batur, an active volcano that sits alongside Lake Batur.
  • DAY 4:   UBUD-CANDIDASA
    Balinese Art & Ancestry Tour the town of Ubud. Then, drive to Candidasa, a seaside town on the eastern coast of Bali. (B) TOUR HIGHLIGHT TIMELESS TRADITIONS Your tour of Ubud starts with Neka Art Museum, displaying a collection of art inspired by the beauty and culture of Bali. Then, visit the Threads of Life Indonesian Textile Arts centre, followed by Ubud Art Market. Finish your tour of Ubud at the Royal Palace where the local royal family still reside.
  • DAY 5:   CANDIDASA
    Rice Paddies, Palaces & Palms See the sights of Candidasa by [LF] vintage Volkswagen. Enjoy the evening at leisure. (B,L) LOCAL FAVOURITE SMALL GROUP EXCLUSIVE Uniquely perfect for small groups, you'll enjoy scenic views of rice paddies and Mt Agung from the back of your vintage VW before arriving Puri Agung, the Palace of Amlapura. Continue to Lontar Museum and try your hand at the ancient skill of inscribing a palm leaf manuscript (lontar). Then, visit the Tirta Gangga Water Palace, and its sister site Taman Ujung Water Palace, where you'll enjoy lunch in the waterside pavilion.
  • DAY 6:   CANDIDASA-YOGYAKARTA-BOROBUDUR
    On the Move This morning, transfer to Denpasar for your flight to Yogyakarta. Transfer to your hotel in Borobudur. (B)
  • DAY 7:   BOROBUDUR
    Temples & Tasty Traditions Today, visit the impressive Borobudur Temple Complex, then head to Candirejo, a peaceful village surrounded by plantations and lush scenery. Before lunch at a local restaurant, enjoy a demonstration of Indonesian Gamelan music. (B,L) TOUR HIGHLIGHT EPIC SIGHTS With more than 500 Buddha statues, the temple complex at Borobudur is the largest single Buddhist monument in the world and UNESCO World Heritage site. Two million stone blocks were used in its construction.
  • DAY 8:   BOROBUDUR-YOGYAKARTA
    Swords, Sultans & Dance Steps This morning, learn the [LF] art of kris making, then visit Kraton, the Sultan Palace of Yogyakarta. Continue to Prambanan Temple, the largest Hindu temple in the country and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Enjoy a performance of the Ramayana ballet in the temple. (B,L,D) LOCAL FAVOURITE SMALL GROUP EXCLUSIVE The kris is an asymmetrical dagger with distinctive blade patterning that has been produced in Indonesia for centuries. It is used for display, weapons, ceremonial dress, or symbol of social status or heroism. Join your small group to learn all about forging the weapon as well as its cultural rituals with a presentation by a traditional kris maker.
  • DAY 9:   YOGYAKARTA- BROMO
    Scenic Sojourn Journey by train through volcano-dotted terrain to Mojokerto. From here, travel by coach through classic Javanese scenery to Bromo. (B)
  • DAY 10:   BROMO-SURABAYA-NUSA DUA
    Magical Mount Bromo Start early with a morning visit to Mount Bromo. From here, you can take in unobstructed views over the active crater and the Tengger massif. Enjoy a late al fresco breakfast in the magical landscape of Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park. Later, transfer to Surabaya for your flight to Denpasar. Upon arrival back in Bali, transfer to your hotel in Nusa Dua. (B) TOUR HIGHLIGHT NATURAL WONDERS  Reigning over the magical landscapes of East Java, Indonesia, Mount Bromo looms large as one of the world's the most famous and active volcanoes. Part of the Tengger Massif, this complex of several volcanoes creates stunningly surreal and breathtaking landscapes.
  • DAY 11:   NUSA DUA
    Dinner Dances The morning is yours to enjoy this beachside town and your resort. This afternoon, travel to the southernmost tip of Bali to visit Uluwatu Temple. Here, enjoy dinner as you witness a traditional display of Kecak dance. (B,D) TOUR HIGHLIGHT LEGENDS & LORE One of seven sea temples that form a "chain" around the island, Uluwatu Temple stands some 230 feet atop a dramatic clifftop as a revered and ancient site for its protection of Hindu islanders from evil spirits since 900 AD.
  • DAY 12:   NUSA DUA
    Safe travels until we meet again! Your tour ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
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Small groups lead to big experiences on this Small Group Discovery tour of Bali. If visions of white sands, blue seas, and balmy breezes come to mind, you're not wrong, but this paradise of nature’s perfection is made even more beautiful by the warm welcomes and graceful treasures to be found in Indonesian cultures and traditions. Explore the palaces, temples, cliffs, and caves on this brilliant journey from Ubud to Nusa Dua and experience this feast for the soul for yourself on this Indonesian holiday in Bali. From the bold steps of Balinese dancers to the breathtaking sight of Mount Bromo’s volcanic landscape, you’ll also revel in the simple pleasures of ancient artistry and culinary traditions on this serene island sojourn where history and mystery are revealed with each extraordinary view. A Small Group Discovery tour to warm the heart! .

Traveller Notes
We’ve packed everything you need for the perfect holiday—from hand-selected hotels and dining to the friendly expertise of Globus Tour Directors and Local Guides, to seamless transportation between destinations and VIP access to the world’s most iconic sites! Touring by private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi (where available).

Map

Leisurely On the go

12
Days
1
Country
Country
Meals
11breakfasts;
5lunches;
3dinners;
Transport
Touring by private, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi (where available).
Accommodation
First-Class or Superior First-Class with private bath or shower. Includes hotel taxes, porterage, tips and service charges
Tour Code
OB
Tour Style
Small Group Discovery
Price
*Price per person, based on Twin occupancy for 06 September 2025 departure
CAT
Highlights
Puri Sukawati
Goa Gajah
Borobudur Temple
Ramayana ballet
Bunung Kawi

Itinerary

EXPAND ALL DAYS
Day 1

ARRIVE IN UBUD, INDONESIA

Your Small Group Discovery tour begins! Welcome to Ubud in the hills of beautiful Bali! Hotel check-in is available mid-afternoon.

INCLUDED MEALS

Breakfast: 0, Lunch: 0, Dinner: 0

ACCOMMODATION *

No accommodation info at this time.

SHOW
Day 2

UBUD

A Royal Welcome Today, join one of the Royal family members on a [LF] tour of Puri Sukawati, a palace significant to the Balinese regal legacy. Tonight, join your Tour Director for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (B,L,D) LOCAL FAVOURITE SMALL GROUP EXCLUSIVE Join your small group to learn about Bali's rich cultural history at Puri and enjoy a performance of traditional Balinese dance. A professional chef from the Royal family will show you the arts of Balinese cuisine during your cooking class for a sumptuous lunch.

INCLUDED MEALS

Breakfast: 1, Lunch: 1, Dinner: 1

ACCOMMODATION *

No accommodation info at this time.

SHOW
Day 3

UBUD

Spirited Dances & Dramatic Shrines Start your day with a fascinating performance of Barong dance. Then, stop at the village of Mas, known for its wood carvings, and the village of Celuk, a centre for Balinese silver. Visit Bunung Kawi, a Hindu temple complex comprised of 10 rock-cut shrines (candi) carved into the cliff face. Continue to the village of Kintamani for views of Mount Batur. Last stop is Goa Gajah, often referred to as the Elephant Cave. (B,L) TOUR HIGHLIGHT NATURAL WONDERS Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant overlooking Mount Batur, an active volcano that sits alongside Lake Batur.

INCLUDED MEALS

Breakfast: 1, Lunch: 1, Dinner: 0

ACCOMMODATION *

No accommodation info at this time.

SHOW
Day 4

UBUD-CANDIDASA

Balinese Art & Ancestry Tour the town of Ubud. Then, drive to Candidasa, a seaside town on the eastern coast of Bali. (B) TOUR HIGHLIGHT TIMELESS TRADITIONS Your tour of Ubud starts with Neka Art Museum, displaying a collection of art inspired by the beauty and culture of Bali. Then, visit the Threads of Life Indonesian Textile Arts centre, followed by Ubud Art Market. Finish your tour of Ubud at the Royal Palace where the local royal family still reside.

INCLUDED MEALS

Breakfast: 1, Lunch: 0, Dinner: 0

ACCOMMODATION *

No accommodation info at this time.

SHOW
Day 5

CANDIDASA

Rice Paddies, Palaces & Palms See the sights of Candidasa by [LF] vintage Volkswagen. Enjoy the evening at leisure. (B,L) LOCAL FAVOURITE SMALL GROUP EXCLUSIVE Uniquely perfect for small groups, you'll enjoy scenic views of rice paddies and Mt Agung from the back of your vintage VW before arriving Puri Agung, the Palace of Amlapura. Continue to Lontar Museum and try your hand at the ancient skill of inscribing a palm leaf manuscript (lontar). Then, visit the Tirta Gangga Water Palace, and its sister site Taman Ujung Water Palace, where you'll enjoy lunch in the waterside pavilion.

INCLUDED MEALS

Breakfast: 1, Lunch: 1, Dinner: 0

ACCOMMODATION *

No accommodation info at this time.

SHOW
Day 6

CANDIDASA-YOGYAKARTA-BOROBUDUR

On the Move This morning, transfer to Denpasar for your flight to Yogyakarta. Transfer to your hotel in Borobudur. (B)

INCLUDED MEALS

Breakfast: 1, Lunch: 0, Dinner: 0

ACCOMMODATION *

No accommodation info at this time.

SHOW
Day 7

BOROBUDUR

Temples & Tasty Traditions Today, visit the impressive Borobudur Temple Complex, then head to Candirejo, a peaceful village surrounded by plantations and lush scenery. Before lunch at a local restaurant, enjoy a demonstration of Indonesian Gamelan music. (B,L) TOUR HIGHLIGHT EPIC SIGHTS With more than 500 Buddha statues, the temple complex at Borobudur is the largest single Buddhist monument in the world and UNESCO World Heritage site. Two million stone blocks were used in its construction.

INCLUDED MEALS

Breakfast: 1, Lunch: 1, Dinner: 0

ACCOMMODATION *

No accommodation info at this time.

SHOW
Day 8

BOROBUDUR-YOGYAKARTA

Swords, Sultans & Dance Steps This morning, learn the [LF] art of kris making, then visit Kraton, the Sultan Palace of Yogyakarta. Continue to Prambanan Temple, the largest Hindu temple in the country and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Enjoy a performance of the Ramayana ballet in the temple. (B,L,D) LOCAL FAVOURITE SMALL GROUP EXCLUSIVE The kris is an asymmetrical dagger with distinctive blade patterning that has been produced in Indonesia for centuries. It is used for display, weapons, ceremonial dress, or symbol of social status or heroism. Join your small group to learn all about forging the weapon as well as its cultural rituals with a presentation by a traditional kris maker.

INCLUDED MEALS

Breakfast: 1, Lunch: 1, Dinner: 1

ACCOMMODATION *

No accommodation info at this time.

SHOW
Day 9

YOGYAKARTA- BROMO

Scenic Sojourn Journey by train through volcano-dotted terrain to Mojokerto. From here, travel by coach through classic Javanese scenery to Bromo. (B)

INCLUDED MEALS

Breakfast: 1, Lunch: 0, Dinner: 0

ACCOMMODATION *

No accommodation info at this time.

SHOW
Day 10

BROMO-SURABAYA-NUSA DUA

Magical Mount Bromo Start early with a morning visit to Mount Bromo. From here, you can take in unobstructed views over the active crater and the Tengger massif. Enjoy a late al fresco breakfast in the magical landscape of Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park. Later, transfer to Surabaya for your flight to Denpasar. Upon arrival back in Bali, transfer to your hotel in Nusa Dua. (B) TOUR HIGHLIGHT NATURAL WONDERS  Reigning over the magical landscapes of East Java, Indonesia, Mount Bromo looms large as one of the world's the most famous and active volcanoes. Part of the Tengger Massif, this complex of several volcanoes creates stunningly surreal and breathtaking landscapes.

INCLUDED MEALS

Breakfast: 1, Lunch: 0, Dinner: 0

ACCOMMODATION *

No accommodation info at this time.

SHOW
Day 11

NUSA DUA

Dinner Dances The morning is yours to enjoy this beachside town and your resort. This afternoon, travel to the southernmost tip of Bali to visit Uluwatu Temple. Here, enjoy dinner as you witness a traditional display of Kecak dance. (B,D) TOUR HIGHLIGHT LEGENDS & LORE One of seven sea temples that form a "chain" around the island, Uluwatu Temple stands some 230 feet atop a dramatic clifftop as a revered and ancient site for its protection of Hindu islanders from evil spirits since 900 AD.

INCLUDED MEALS

Breakfast: 1, Lunch: 0, Dinner: 1

ACCOMMODATION *

No accommodation info at this time.

SHOW
Day 12

NUSA DUA

Safe travels until we meet again! Your tour ends with breakfast this morning. (B)

INCLUDED MEALS

Breakfast: 1, Lunch: 0, Dinner: 0

SHOW
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TRIP ACCOMMODATION & OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS

The displayed price is a guide only. You will be able to book most excursions within MyAccount up to 4 days prior to excursion date, where the exact price will be displayed. For Australia and New Zealand tours, optional excursions can be booked on tour with the Tour Director. All excursions are subject to availability.

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End trip: Nusa Dua
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Start trip: +3 days in Singapore
End trip: Nusa Dua

With Singapore extension. (OBE)

Tour directors

With Globus, there’s no better way to get to know your destination than through the eyes of your Tour Director. We’d like you to meet a Tour Director who is representative of the type of expert that will be with you on your tour.

Wang, Ann

China is a country with 5,000 years of history, a colorful culture, delicious food and fantastic scenery. On behalf of Globus Tour Directors, I am happy and grateful to have the opportunity to share my stories and experiences with my fellow travelers and explore my beautiful country together!

Small groups lead to big experiences on this Small Group Discovery tour of Bali. If visions of white sands, blue seas, and balmy breezes come to mind, you're not wrong, but this paradise of nature’s perfection is made even more beautiful by the warm welcomes and graceful treasures to be found in Indonesian cultures and traditions. Explore the palaces, temples, cliffs, and caves on this brilliant journey from Ubud to Nusa Dua and experience this feast for the soul for yourself on this Indonesian holiday in Bali. From the bold steps of Balinese dancers to the breathtaking sight of Mount Bromo’s volcanic landscape, you’ll also revel in the simple pleasures of ancient artistry and culinary traditions on this serene island sojourn where history and mystery are revealed with each extraordinary view. A Small Group Discovery tour to warm the heart! .

Traveller Notes
We’ve packed everything you need for the perfect holiday—from hand-selected hotels and dining to the friendly expertise of Globus Tour Directors and Local Guides, to seamless transportation between destinations and VIP access to the world’s most iconic sites! Touring by private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi (where available).

Map

Leisurely On the go

12
Days
1
Country
Country
Meals
11breakfasts;
5lunches;
3dinners;
Transport
Touring by private, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi (where available).
Accommodation
First-Class or Superior First-Class with private bath or shower. Includes hotel taxes, porterage, tips and service charges
Tour Code
OB
Tour Style
Small Group Discovery
Price
*Price per person, based on Twin occupancy for 06 September 2025 departure
CAT

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