Highlights of Singapore and Bali

Upon arrival to Changi Airport, our representative will transfer you to your boutique hotel for refreshment. Your afternoon visit of the city takes you to the beautiful Gardens by the Bay. Made up of several different indoor and outdoor gardens, such as the Flower Dome, Cloud Dome, and Super-Tree Grove just to name a few, it’s no wonder why the Gardens by the Bay are the most popular attraction in the city. The OCBC Skyway also holds remarkable views of the gardens, city, and the sea. Wander in the gardens until sunset to enjoy the fascinating Sound and Light Show before checking out the Singaporean favorite, Satay by the Bay, for delicious dinner options.

Stroll along the Marina Bay Waterfront Promenade for excellent city-views before returning to your hotel for a restful slumber.

Accommodation: Rendezvous Hotel Singapore

Start the morning in Singapore’s iconic Chinatown, a wonderful testament to Singapore’s vibrant and thriving Chinese culture. Visit the Chinatown Heritage Center to understand the history and influence of Chinese culture on the city and sample different kinds of Chinese teas and traditional snacks at the Tea Chapter. Then, pop into the Baba House to view furniture and artifacts set up inside the house of a merchant family from the 19th and 20th centuries.

Feast on lunch at Maxwell’s Hawker Center, famous for Singaporean specialties like Tian Tian Chicken, dim sum, and laksa noodles. The afternoon continues with a visit to the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple, a beautiful temple rich in history and art. Check out the Buddhist Culture Museum on the third floor to see 300 Buddhist artifacts from all over Asia.

Enjoy an afternoon at leisure to explore the colorful alleys filled with spices, oils, traditional medicines, fabrics, and astrologers in Little India. For those interested in learning about religion, visit the Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple to catch a glimpse of Hindu rituals.

In the evening, try a Singapore Sling from one of the many rooftop bars available in the city, and enjoy a mouth-watering dinner on Dempsey Hill Road before browsing the many cute boutiques along the street.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Rendezvous Hotel Singapore

Enjoy your last breakfast in Singapore before transferring to Changi Airport for a brief flight to Indonesia’s Island of the gods, Bali. Upon arrival to Denpasar International Airport, our representative will greet and transfer you to your beachside hotel in Bali’s oldest upscale resort area, the quiet and relaxed Sanur.

Your day is free to discover this quiet community’s cultural, natural and historical attractions. Check out the turtle conservation center devoted to rehabilitating injured turtles and releasing healthy baby turtles into the wild or one of Bali’s hidden gems, Le Mayeur Museum, the former house and garden of the Impressionist artist Adrien-Jean Le Mayeur. His traditional Balinese house is filled with his beautiful paintings of daily life and local people, and has been left untouched since his death in the 1950s.

Meals: Breakfast

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Try some fabulous Balinese breakfast foods this morning before leaving for your short 30-min morning boat transfer to the exquisite island of Nusa Lembongan. Nusa Lembongan is one of three islands off the southeastern coast of Bali and is the perfect place for those who prefer rest and relaxation. Although Nusa Lembongan is much quieter than other beach destinations on the mainland, the area is becoming more and more popular as travelers hope to discover their own kind of Bali magic.

Upon arrival to Nusa Lembongan, you will have the day free to explore on your own the island’s natural attractions. Beach lovers will bask in the warm glow of the island’s pristine beaches and bright turquoise waters while ocean lovers can join surfing, diving and snorkeling activities in the colorful, healthy reefs located near the shore.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Bay Shore Hut's

Wake up and choose from a variety of activities to spend your time today. You could visit a local village to see every-day life followed by a canoe ride through the lush mangrove forest on the island, or indulge in a pampering spa treatment and read your favorite book by the pool. Nusa Lembongan also has many beautiful trails to try out if you enjoy walking along the rugged coastline to see the azure waves crash against the steep, dark cliffs.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Bay Shore Hut's

Say good-bye to Nusa Lembongan as we take the 30-minute boat transfer back to Sanur this morning. Upon arrival to the dock in Sanur, hop into your private car and enjoy a scenic drive and day-tour as we make our way inland from the coast to Bali’s center of art and culture, Ubud.

Our first stop will be at Goa Gajah, the Elephant Cave. Built in the 9^th century as a place for meditation and enlightenment, this archaeological complex holds exquisite rock carvings, a meditation cave, bathing pools and lovely fountains in a lovely courtyard.

Next, visit Pura Gunung Kawi, an ancient rock temple carved into the face of a massive cliff surrounded by shrines in a big courtyard.

Finally, the tour will stop at Tirta Empul, an incredibly important temple complex with holy water inside. This UNESCO World Heritage Site was built in 960 AD and features in many local myths and legends in Balinese culture. The locals bathe in the holy water springs and pools to purify themselves before praying, and is something very worth seeing when visiting this island.

The tour finishes in the late afternoon where you will be dropped off at your charming, boutique hotel in Ubud.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Anumana Hotel Ubud Bali

Today is free to explore the lush, rainforest hideaway of Ubud. There is no shortage of things to do as the city is chock-full of amazing sights, performances, and activities.

Check out the Puri Lukisan or Agung Rai Museum of Art to discover traditional and modern works of art by local artists.

The Ubud Monkey Forest is a very popular place to visit for first-timers to Bali, as it is a temple complex hidden away in the jungle with more than 600 monkeys roaming freely.

The Ubud Water Palace, an iconic photography moment, is the perfect place to go for those interested in seeing Balinese dance performances in the courtyard and surrounding lotus ponds.

We also highly suggest taking the Campuhan Ridge walk, a stunning, low-key hike with bright, lush green scenery and sweeping panoramic vistas, to discover Ubud’s lovely countryside.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Anumana Hotel Ubud Bali

Leave Ubud this morning for the cool lake country of Tabanan, located an hour away. Here is where you will find Pura Ulun Danu Bratan, one of the most important Hindu temples on the island. The temple is situated on a huge, stunning lake at the base of the volcanic Mt. Batur. The complex holds nine temples with over 200 shrines and pavilions within.

Enjoy a delicious Balinese lunch at a floating restaurant with beautiful views over the lake before heading back to Ubud. The rest of the afternoon is free for you to snatch up those last minute souvenirs or try out some magical Balinese massages, which Ubud is famous for. Don’t leave Bali before trying an Ubud Royal Massage, the Pampering 4 Hands, or even the classic Balinese massage.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Anumana Hotel Ubud Bali

After breakfast, check-out of your hotel and transfer south to Denpasar for your onward booked travel.

Meals: Breakfast