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Idyllic destinations like Bali happen to have some of the most incredible adventures when you explore further than the beach, as this 12-day tour demonstrates. Go from whitewater rafting at Ubud's Ayung River to a bike ride along rural farms and plantations in Bulian, and a nighttime volcano hike in east Java. There's just enough free time in between to relax and catch your breath in Pemuteran, but if you'd rather spend it snorkelling or scuba diving, we're on your side.
Private van, boat, walking, hiking, rafting.
Many national governments provide a regularly updated advice service on safety issues involved with international travel. We recommend that you check your government's advice for their latest travel information before departure. We strongly recommend the use of a neck wallet or money belt while travelling, for the safe keeping of your passport, air tickets, travellers' cheques, cash and other valuable items. Leave your valuable jewelery at home - you won't need it while travelling. Many of the hotels we use have safety deposit boxes, which is the most secure way of storing your valuables. A lock is recommended for securing your luggage. When travelling on a group trip, please note that your group leader has the authority to amend or cancel any part of the trip itinerary if it deemed necessary, due to safety concerns. Your Chief Experience Officer (CEO) will accompany you on all included activities. During your trip you will have some free time to pursue your own interests, relax and take it easy and explore at your leisure. While your CEO will assist you with options available in a given location, please note that any optional activities you undertake are not part of your itinerary, and we offer no representations about the safety of the activity or the standard of the operators running them. Please use your own good judgement when selecting an activity in your free time. Although the cities visited on tour are generally safe during the day, there can be risks to wandering throughout any major city at night. It is our recommendation to stay in small groups and to take taxis to and from restaurants, or during night time excursions.
Water based activities have an element of danger and excitement built into them. We recommend only participating in water based activities when accompanied by a guide(s). We make every reasonable effort to ensure the fun and adventurous element of any water based activities (in countries with varying degrees of operating standards), have a balanced approach to safety. It is our policy not to allow our CEOs to make arrangements on your behalf for water based activities that are not accompanied by guide(s).
Swimming, including snorkeling, is always at your own risk. Read more about travel safety for ways to further enhance your personal safety while traveling.
11 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 2 dinners
We believe solo travellers should not have to pay more to travel so our group trips are designed for shared accommodation and do not involve a single supplement. Single travellers joining group trips are paired in twin or multi-share accommodation with someone of the same sex for the duration of the trip. Some of our Independent trips are designed differently and solo travellers on these itineraries must pay the single trip price.
For details of your joining hotel please refer to your tour voucher, G Account, the G Adventures App or contact your travel agent.
Please also make sure you have access to at least an additional USD $200 (or equivalent) as an 'emergency' fund, to be used when circumstances outside our control (ex. a natural disaster) require a change to our planned route. This is a rare occurrence!
Check-in times and baggage allowances/restrictions vary by airline and can change at any time. For the most up-to-date information for your flight, please contact your airline. We recommend checking in online in advance to avoid potential delays at the airport.
Please note that if you have booked the "My Own Room" option for this tour, you will receive your own single room for all night stops
Conservative Dress:
• Modest clothing that covers knees and shoulders (Long pants, long skirts, shirts that cover shoulders)
• Shawl or scarf (for temple visits)
Documents:
• Flight info (required) (Printouts of e-tickets may be required at the border)
• Insurance info (required) (With photocopies)
• Passport (required) (With photocopies)
• Required visas or vaccination certificates (required) (With photocopies)
• Vouchers and pre-departure information (required)
Essentials:
• Binoculars (optional)
• Camera (With extra memory cards and batteries)
• Cash, credit and debit cards
• Day pack (Used for daily excursions or short overnights)
• Ear plugs
• First-aid kit (should contain lip balm with sunscreen, sunscreen, whistle, Aspirin, Ibuprofen, bandaids/plasters, tape, anti-histamines, antibacterial gel/wipes, antiseptic cream, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea, rehydration powder, water purification tablets or drops, insect repellent, sewing kit, extra prescription drugs you may be taking)
• Flashlight/torch (Headlamps are ideal)
• Fleece top/sweater
• Footwear
• Hat
• Locks for bags
• Long pants/jeans
• Moneybelt
• Outlet adapter
• Personal entertainment (Reading and writing materials, cards, music player, etc.)
• Reusable water bottle
• Shirts/t-shirts
• Sleepwear
• Small travel towel
• Sunglasses
• Toiletries (Preferably biodegradable)
• Watch and alarm clock
• Waterproof backpack cover
• Windproof rain jacket
Health & Safety:
• Face masks (required)
• Hand sanitizer (required)
• Pen (Please bring your own pen for filling out documents.)
• Quick Covid Test/Antigen Test
Light Hiking:
• Hiking boots/sturdy walking shoes
• Hiking pants (Convertible/Zip-off and quick dry recommended)
Warm Weather:
• Sandals/flip-flops
• Shorts/skirts (Longer shorts/skirts are recommended)
• Sun hat/bandana
• Swimwear
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.
Multi-share Accommodation: Multi-share same-sex accommodation is used on this tour, as such, if you are travelling with someone of a different gender you will not be in the same room. For private accommodation please see tours in our Classic Travel Style.
We don't expect any problems, and nor should you, but if for any reason you are unable to commence your trip as scheduled, please refer to the emergency contact details provided in this dossier and contact us as soon as possible. If you have a pre-booked transfer, and you have not made contact with our representative within 30 minutes of clearing customs and immigration, we recommend that you make your own way to the Starting Point hotel, following the Joining Instructions. Please apply to your travel agent on your return for a refund of the transfer cost if this occurs.
Every traveller is different and therefore spending money requirements will vary. Some travellers may drink more than others while other travellers like to purchase more souvenirs than most. Please consider your own spending habits when it comes to allowing for drinks, shopping and tipping. Please also remember the following specific recommendations when planning your trip.
Ubud
- Gianyar Night Market
- Kecak Dance Performance (20USD per person)
- Yoga Class
Pemuteran
- Snorkelling
- Cycling
Menjangan
- Snorkelling Menjangan Island
You must be 18 to travel unaccompanied on a G Adventures tour. For minors travelling with a guardian over 21 years old, the minimum age is 12.
Your G for Good Moment: Bali Community Training Lunch Program, Ubud
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Meeting - Meet Your CEO and Group
Your Local Living Moment: Bulian Village Tour, Bulian
Your Foodie Moment: Bulian Cooking Class, Bulian. Whitewater rafting. Kertha Gosa visit. Trekking and yoga in Bungaya village. Kintamani Village visit. Village walk. Rural cycling. Night time Ijen Volcano hike. Ulundanu Temple visit. Gitgit Waterfall visit. Mojo Surf lesson. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
RAMADAN
According to the lunar cycle, Ramadan will fall between Apr 12th - May 14th 2021, and Apr 1st - May 3rd 2022. Please note that Ramadan is a month of fasting observed by Muslims throughout the world, during which time the followers of Islam should not eat or drink between sunrise and sunset. There may be some limitations to services and disruptions to schedules during Ramadan, but generally our tours still operate effectively during this period and food is available to non-Muslims throughout the day. It is very important to display increased cultural sensitivity during Ramadan. Please wear loose fitting clothes, that cover knees and shoulders, and try to avoid eating, drinking or smoking in public out of respect for those who can't at that time.
Hotels (8 nts, twin-share), homestay (2 nts, multi-share), overnight trekking (1 nt).
When arriving at Denpasar Airport in Bali you will want to exit Customs into the arrival hall. Once here, there are money changers but they do not offer the best rate, so its best to wait until you arrive in Ubud. There are ATMs available that distribute Indonesian Rupiah (the local currency).
Once you have stepped outside, there is a taxi stand with set rate taxis to various destinations on the island. The prices are listed on the wall and can be paid in Rupiah or in US Dollars (your exchange rate will be slightly lower than what you will get in the town) Here you book and pay for your taxi and receive a voucher. They will then show you to your taxi.
The drive to Ubud is approximately between 60-90 minutes, but can take a little longer if the traffic is bad.
If you have paid in advance for an arrival transfer, a G Adventures representative will be at the airport to meet you. Our representative will stand at the meeting area (Please refer to my previous email) If for any reason you are not met at the airport, please call our local support line. If you are unable to make contact for whatever reason, please make your way to the joining point hotel via taxi.
Please note that Day 1 is an arrival day and no activities have been planned for that day other then your welcome meeting in the evening, so you can arrive at any time.
A G Adventures Representative will organize a short meeting soon after arrival, during which you will meet other tour participants and receive information about general and specific aspects of the trip. A welcome note will be left for you in the hotel so you have all the necessary information regarding the meeting time. If you arrive late, s/he will leave you a message detailing what time and where you should meet the next morning.
Illegal drugs will not be tolerated on any trips. Possessing or using drugs not only contravenes the laws of the land but also puts the rest of the group at risk. Smoking marijuana and opium is a part of local culture in some parts of the world but is not acceptable for our travellers. Our philosophy of travel is one of respect towards everyone we encounter and in particular the local people who make the world the special place it is. The exploitation of people in the sex trade is completely contrary to this philosophy. Our CEOs have the right to expel any member of the group if drugs are found in their possession or if they utilize the services of paid sex workers, in any capacity.
Travel insurance is compulsory in order to participate on any of our trips. When travelling on a group trip, you will not be permitted to join the group until evidence of travel insurance has been sighted by your leader, who will take note of your insurance details. When selecting a travel insurance policy we require that at a minimum you are covered for medical expenses including emergency evacuation and repatriation. A minimum coverage of USD200,000 is required. G Adventures can provide you with the appropriate coverage. We strongly recommend that the policy also covers personal liability, cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage and personal effects. Some tours include adventure activities that require extra coverage (e.g. crampon use); please review your itinerary and make sure that you are covered for all included activities. If you have credit card insurance we require proof of purchase of the trip (a receipt of credit card statement) with a credit card in your name. Contact your bank for details of their participating insurer, the level of coverage and emergency contact telephone number.
After your travels, we want to hear from you! Your feedback information is so important to us that we'll give you 5% off the price of your next G Adventures trip if your feedback is completed on-line within 30 days of finishing your trip. Your tour evaluation will be e-mailed to you 24 hours after the conclusion of your trip. If you do not receive the tour evaluation link in the days after your tour has finished, please drop us a line at customerservice@gadventures.com and we will send it on to you.
Go whitewater rafting down Ubud's Ayung River, Indulge in traditional Balinese cuisine, Trek among rice paddies in Bungaya, Stay overnight in Bulian Village, Hike along the Ijen Volcano at night, Learn to surf in Canggu.
While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us. Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit, travel can be unpredictable. The Trip Details document is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered. Aboard expedition trips visits to research stations depend on final permission.
Additionally, any travel times listed are approximations only and subject to vary due to local circumstances.
The information in this trip details document has been compiled with care and is provided in good faith. However it is subject to change, and does not form part of the contract between the client and the operator. The itinerary featured is correct at time of printing. It may differ slightly to the one in the brochure. Occasionally our itineraries change as we make improvements that stem from past travellers, comments and our own research. Sometimes it can be a small change like adding an extra meal along the itinerary. Sometimes the change may result in us altering the tour for the coming year. Ultimately, our goal is to provide you with the most rewarding experience. Please note that our brochure is usually released in November each year. If you have booked from the previous brochure you may find there have been some changes to the itinerary.
VERY IMPORTANT: Please ensure that you print a final copy of your Trip Details to review a couple of days prior to travel, in case there have been changes that affect your plans.
Max 15, Avg 12.
Arrive at any time.
There are no activities planned until an evening welcome meeting.
Today, venture out on an included whitewater rafting excursion on Bali's longest river. Strap on a lifejacket and experience the exhilarating class II to III rapids while taking in the scenery of Ubud's stunning landscapes.
Travel to Candidasa village in East Bali. Lunch at the G Adventures supported-Bali Community Training Lunch Program and visit Kertha Gosa, the hall of Justice.
Get an early start today and trek through the Bungaya village to explore rice fields and take a look into this traditional way of life. Feast on a traditional Balinese lunch and then stretch out your muscles with a yoga class. In the afternoon, find a spot on the Virgin Beach in Karangasem for some much needed relaxation time.
Travel to Kubutambahan, stopping along the way in Kintamani to take in unobstructed views of Mount Batur and Batur Lake. On arrival at the Bulian Homestay, settle into your accommodation before going on an afternoon mountain bike ride through the surrounding hills, past rice fields and beaches. End at Air Sanih hot spring to swim and relax after the ride. In the evening enjoy a traditional Balinese dance show and dinner.
Enjoy a morning of leisure and lunch at the Bulian Homestay, then embark on a village tour where you make traditional offerings and attend a spiritual ceremony. Learn how to make local cuisine during a cooking class back at the homestay and indulge in a buffet dinner. Spend the evening listening to local musicians.
Transfer to Pemuteran, stopping to visit a Buddhist monastery en route. Tonight, embark on a hike to the active Ijen Volcano for spectacular views of the famed blue fire. Observe the sunrise from the crater rim.
For this trek, you will need to take a small overnight bag. Your main bags will be transferred directly to the hotel in Permuteran.
Head back to Pemuteran for a free afternoon to kick back and relax on the beach or get active with some snorkelling, cycling and coral planting activities.
Rejoice in another free day in this coastal paradise. Opt to take a short boat ride to Menjangan Island for a day of snorkelling over magnificent underwater vistas.
Make your way to Sanur today, visiting the beautiful Gitgit Waterfall along the way. Marvel at its 114ft drop into the pool below and opt for a dip in the cool waters. Continue on to the floating Ulun Danu temple, a majestic complex comprised of four sacred buildings.
Travel to the village of Canggu, known for it's beautiful beaches and strong surf culture. Experience the waves for yourself and sharpen your surfing skills with a lesson suitable for both beginner and intermediate surfers alike.
Depart at any time.
Details
Duration: 12 Days
Merchandising: Planeterra Project
Trip Type: Small Group
Service Level: Standard
Travel Style: Active
Physical Grading: 4 - Demanding
12 day Active tour
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