Traditional wedding in Bali

DAY 1: BALI - UBUD
Arrival in Bali and meeting with the local representative. Ground transfer to the hotel in Ubud. Accommodation for 4 nights, with breakfast.

Transfer to a local spa for 90 minutes of massage.


DAY 2: UBUD
After breakfast, tour to discover the main sights of Ubud. The first stop will be at the Sacred Monkey Forest and, to get into the local spirit, the guide will offer a traditional sarong, used by men and women. After exploring the Monkey Forest, visit Ubud Palace and the market.

Visit the ARMA Museum (Agung Rai Art Museum) to discover one of the largest permanent collections of Balinese and Indonesian paintings and sculptures. This visit provides an excellent overview of the island's rich artistic traditions.

Lunch break at a local restaurant.

After lunch, continue to the village of Mas to meet with a shaman for a special blessing ceremony. Opportunity to interact with an astrologer who uses ancient methods, passed from generation to generation, to predict the future.

After the tour, return to the hotel.


DAY 3: UBUD
Breakfast at the hotel.

A special morning when an exclusive Balinese wedding ceremony will take place. A local guide explains the traditional rituals of an authentic island wedding, creating a deeper connection with local culture and people.

Transfer to the city of Batusepih, where the ceremony will take place. Traditional wedding clothes will be delivered there and Balinese makeup will be applied. Local residents perform mebiakala and metegen tegenan, ceremonies that are believed to purify the physical and spiritual body and that will prepare the couple for married life. During this ceremony, traditional music will be played.

In Bale Gede, a building where prayers are said asking for happiness and a lasting married life. Then, the bride and groom's procession walks to the family's place of worship, where brides are welcome to pray according to their respective beliefs.

After the ceremony, a toast to the wedding with a bottle of local wine and time to enjoy a typical Balinese lunch.

Return to the hotel. On that day, a CD with professional photos of the ceremony will be delivered.


DAY 4: UBUD
After breakfast, full-day tour of Bali's lakes and hills. The first stop will be at the Mengwi Royal Temple, built in 1634 to serve as a temple for the Mengwi dynasty family.

Continuation of the tour to the Jatiluwih rice terraces, which are recognized by UNESCO as cultural heritage for their unique Subak irrigation system. One of the most comfortable ways to explore the region is on an e-bike tour accompanied by an experienced guide. The 1-hour tour is a unique opportunity to walk among the farmers and visit the Besi Kalung temple, located in the middle of the rice fields.

Lunch break at a local restaurant and continue to Lake Bratan, one of Bedugul's three natural lakes. Opportunity to admire the view of the calm waters and take photos of Ulun Danu, an iconic 17th century temple located on the lake shore. Then, visit the traditional Bedugul market, where a large number of locally grown fruits, vegetables, and orchids are sold.

Return to the hotel.


DAY 5: UBUD - Candi Dasa
After breakfast, guided tour in a Volkswagen 181 convertible. These vehicles were built to travel through rough terrain and allow you to explore the island's main roads showing the most authentic side of Bali.

Start the tour with a stop at Karangasem Regency to visit the Besakih Temple. Climb the hills to enjoy the views from the top of Mount Agung, Bali's largest volcano. Stop at the old Besakih shrine.

After a lunch break, continue the journey through the beautiful landscapes, stopping to take photos of the rice terraces and to visit the Tirta Gangga Palace of the Sacred Waters.

Visit Tenganan, a charming village of the Bali Aga people. Opportunity to take a walk around the village to see the people's traditional lifestyle and meet the weavers who make ikat fabrics.

Arrival at Cadi Dasa for accommodation for 2 nights, with breakfast.


DAY 6: Candi Dasa
Breakfast at the hotel.

Tour to visit Pura Lempiyang, literally translated as the “tallest lantern”, one of the most important and sacred temples in Bali. The two-and-a-half-hour walk along a hidden trail in the Pandan meadows and forests leads to stunning views, but also to Balinese tea or coffee and snacks served 1,058 meters above sea level. Opportunity to receive a blessing with sacred water collected by a Hindu priest from the bamboo stems that grow inside the temple. More lush landscapes await as you descend the 1,700 steps.

Continue on a short drive to a local restaurant for a Megibung lunch, served in the style of the royal family of Karangasem.

In the late afternoon, take a 3-hour ride on a jukung, traditional wooden boat, to watch one of the most beautiful sunsets on the entire island. From the ocean, you have a beautiful view of the majestic Mount Agung as you pass the three small Gili Islands off the coast of Candi Dasa.


DAY 7: Candi Dasa - SEMINYAK
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the hotel in Seminyak for accommodation for 3 nights, with breakfast.

In the late afternoon, meet with a local guide for a culinary tour of Seminyak along the main strip and the modern Petitenget area, which are the favorite destinations for dining and nightlife in Bali.

To start, a cocktail party and beautiful views as the sun goes down. Then, go to a restaurant that combines international and contemporary Indonesian dishes well and where some starters will be tasted. The next stop is at a Javanese Joglo wooden house for the main course. The nasi campur dish consists of a rice pyramid surrounded by small portions of other dishes, such as meat, vegetables, peanuts, eggs, and fried shrimp.

Dessert will be served in an elegant lounge overlooking the illuminated rice paddies.

After the tour, return to the hotel. It is possible to continue exploring Bali's many bars and restaurants on your own.


DAY 8: SEMINYAK
After breakfast at the hotel, tour to learn how to surf on Legian Beach, a quieter coastline than Kuta Beach, in the south, and which offers good conditions for learning the sport. This course can be organized in regular groups (2 hours) or for couples privately (1 hour).

After the tour, return to the hotel.


DAY 9: SEMINYAK
Breakfast at the hotel and free morning.

In the afternoon, tour the beautiful Uluwatu Temple, famous for its incredible sunset views and also for the monkey population. Time to watch the Kecak dance show performed by men only.

Then, romantic dinner in a cave illuminated by lanterns and candles on a secluded Nusa Dua beach. A welcome cocktail will be served, followed by a seafood dinner and barbecue.

After the tour, return to the hotel.


DAY 10: SEMINYAK
Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to the local airport.