Southeast Asia · Culture & Wellness
Bali, Hidden Ubud & Sacred Coast
Ubud · Sidemen · Nusa Dua · 8 nights
Eight nights from Ubud to Nusa Dua, paced around the days that matter.
The Journey
Eight nights across three stops: Ubud for three nights, Sidemen for three and Nusa Dua for two. Every transfer between them is private and timed around the day's plan.
The days are built around Rice Terraces and Temples; Valley Walks and Weaving; Reef Lagoon and Water Sports; and Art, Craft and Market. Each one is set out below with what you will see, how you get there and which meals are included.
The defining moment of this route: sunrise blessing with a Ubud family priest. Your travel specialist can add a night, swap a day or change the order before you book.
Signature Highlights
- Sunrise blessing with a Ubud family priest
- Rice Terraces and Temples, Ubud
- Art, Craft and Market, Ubud
- Valley Walks and Weaving, Sidemen
- East Bali Temples and Water Palaces, Sidemen
- Reef Lagoon and Water Sports, Nusa Dua
Your Experiences
Moments shaped just for you
Rice Terraces and Temples, Ubud
The subak irrigation terraces at Tegallalang or Jatiluwih, the water temple at Tirta Empul, and Goa Gajah's carved cave entrance. A sarong is required at temples and is provided.
Art, Craft and Market, Ubud
Ubud's palace and market early, the Neka or ARMA art museums, and silversmithing or wood-carving villages at Celuk and Mas.
East Bali Temples and Water Palaces, Sidemen
Besakih, the island's mother temple on Agung's slopes, and the water palaces at Tirta Gangga and Taman Ujung.
Reef Lagoon and Water Sports, Nusa Dua
The sheltered reef lagoon is the safest swimming on Bali's south coast, with snorkelling, paddleboarding and an easy introduction to the water for families.
Day by day
Your Itinerary
- 01Day 1 · Ubud
Arrival in Ubud
Arrive at Denpasar Ngurah Rai, around 90 minutes by road up into the hills and transfer privately to your base. Time today to walk the Campuhan ridge as the heat goes out of the day.
- Private transfer via Denpasar Ngurah Rai
- Walk the Campuhan ridge as the heat goes out of the day
- Time to settle in before dinner
Meals:D - 02Day 2 · Ubud
Rice Terraces and Temples
The subak irrigation terraces at Tegallalang or Jatiluwih, the water temple at Tirta Empul, and Goa Gajah's carved cave entrance. A sarong is required at temples and is provided.
- Jatiluwih or Tegallalang terraces
- Tirta Empul water temple
- Goa Gajah elephant cave
Meals:BL - 03Day 3 · Ubud
Art, Craft and Market
Ubud's palace and market early, the Neka or ARMA art museums, and silversmithing or wood-carving villages at Celuk and Mas.
- Ubud market and palace
- ARMA or Neka Art Museum
- Silver or wood-carving workshop
Meals:B - 04Day 4 · Sidemen
Ubud to Sidemen
Drive east from Ubud into the quieter Sidemen valley. On arrival, walk into the valley terraces with Mount Agung ahead of you.
- Drive east from Ubud into the quieter Sidemen valley
- Walk into the valley terraces with Mount Agung ahead of you
- Timings reconfirmed locally the day before
Meals:B - 05Day 5 · Sidemen
Valley Walks and Weaving
A guided walk through working rice terraces and villages, with a songket or endek weaving workshop where the cloth is still made on backstrap looms.
- Rice terrace village walk
- Traditional weaving workshop
- Palm sugar or arak making
Meals:BL - 06Day 6 · Sidemen
East Bali Temples and Water Palaces
Besakih, the island's mother temple on Agung's slopes, and the water palaces at Tirta Gangga and Taman Ujung.
- Besakih temple complex
- Tirta Gangga water palace
- Taman Ujung
Meals:B - 07Day 7 · Nusa Dua
Sidemen to Nusa Dua
Transfer south to the calm, reef-protected bay of Nusa Dua. On arrival, walk the beachfront promenade to the water blow at the headland.
- Transfer south to the calm, reef-protected bay of Nusa Dua
- Walk the beachfront promenade to the water blow at the headland
- Timings reconfirmed locally the day before
Meals:B - 08Day 8 · Nusa Dua
Reef Lagoon and Water Sports
The sheltered reef lagoon is the safest swimming on Bali's south coast, with snorkelling, paddleboarding and an easy introduction to the water for families.
- Lagoon swimming and snorkelling
- Water blow headland
- Paddleboard or kayak session
Meals:B - 09Day 9 · Nusa Dua
Departure from Nusa Dua
A final swim in the lagoon before the short transfer out. Private transfer to Denpasar Ngurah Rai in good time for your onward flight.
- A final swim in the lagoon before the short transfer out
- Late check-out arranged where the hotel allows it
- Private departure transfer
Meals:B
Inclusions
- Handpicked luxury accommodations across the journey
- Daily breakfast; select lunches and dinners as noted
- Private airport transfers and inter-city ground movement
- Curated experiences and reserved access as listed
- 24×7 on-trip concierge from our India desk
Not included
- International airfare unless explicitly mentioned
- Visa fees, travel insurance and personal expenses
- Meals and experiences not listed in the itinerary
- Gratuities for guides, drivers and hotel staff
- Anything of a personal nature (spa, minibar, laundry)
Transfers
- Private arrival and departure transfers with a named driver
- Moves between stops by private car, rail, ferry or domestic flight, as shown day by day
- Timings reconfirmed with you the evening before each transfer
Visa & Documentation
- Visa guidance provided by our documentation desk
- Recommended to hold passport valid for 6+ months
- Digital pre-arrival forms handled on your behalf where possible
Common Questions
Why stay in Sidemen as well as Ubud?+
Sidemen is a quiet valley of rice terraces and weaving villages in east Bali, with far fewer visitors than Ubud and views of Mount Agung on clear mornings.
What should we wear to Balinese temples?+
A sarong and sash, which temples lend or we provide, with shoulders covered.
When is the best time for Bali?+
April to October is the dry season. November to March brings tropical showers, usually in the afternoon, and greener landscapes.
How far in advance should we book?+
Three to four months ahead gives the widest choice of rooms and guided days, and more for school holidays, festivals and peak season. Shorter notice is often possible; ask and we will check live availability.
Can the itinerary be customised?+
Yes. Every journey is a starting point: add or remove nights, swap a day's plan, change hotels or reorder the route, and your travel specialist re-plans the whole trip around it.
What is the payment schedule?+
Your quote sets out the deposit that confirms the booking and the date the balance is due. Both depend on the hotels, airlines and guides involved, so they are agreed with you before you pay anything.
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