Bali Private Tour and Komodo National Park Expedition Cruise

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Why You Should Go

Indonesia’s 18,000 islands are home to some of the most captivating coastal terrain and seascapes in the world making it ideal for coastal expedition cruising. The island of Bali is one of our favorite island destinations in the Pacific Rim with its beautiful lush interior, unique Hindu-animistic culture, and luxurious world-class, high-touch resorts. During our last visit to Bali, Bev, Zen and I very much enjoyed walking through the lush green terraced rice fields and villages near the artists’ enclave of Ubud. Religious festivals are held throughout the year and add a special dimension to any stay. To read more about Bali, visit our blog. This itinerary combines time in the idyllic and surreal countryside as well as an opportunity to adventure along the expansive Indonesian coastline.

Best Travel Time: Spring Summer Fall Winter

*All of our comprehensive private tour itineraries are inclusive of all luxury accommodations, private guide/driver throughout, daily meals as specified, INTERNAL flights/rail /private transfers as needed, & all taxes/service fees.

Sample Itinerary

13 Days

Each private luxury tour is custom to the wishes of each client. This itinerary is a sample. Our Sister Company, TRAVNET, may provide assistance with mileage points conversion. Do not hesitate to call Randy to create your custom tour.

Day 1

Fly to Bali
Through our sister company, premium air provider TRAVNET, we may assist with your international airfare, as well as with mileage points conversion.

Ganesha with balinese Barong masks sitting on front of temple. Decorated for religious festival by orange flowers necklace and ceremonial offering. Travel background, Bali island art and culture.

Day 2

Arrive Bali
Upon arrival in Bali, you will be privately transferred to the Amandari in Ubud.

Meals: —
Accommodations: Amandari

Days 3 – 4

Bali Discretionary Private Touring
Enjoy two days of Bali touring including a walk through the Ayung Valley. Beginning at 7:30 a.m., this walk takes you through padded rice fields, sacred springs, stone statues, and shrines, before ending with a picnic at Amandari’s bale (a traditional Balinese rectangular open-sided pavilion with a steeply pitched thatch roof). Also, enjoy visits to many Balinese temples including Pura Gunung Raung Taro, Para Samuan Tiga, Gunung Kiwa, Telaga Waja, Pura Gria Sakti, and Pura Ganung Lebah. A more in-depth overview of these temples can be found here.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodations: Amandari

Beautiful rice terraces in the moring light near Tegallalang village, Ubud, Bali, Indonesia.

Day 5

Day of Leisure

Enjoy Amandari and all of the luxury amenities at your service!

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodations: Amandari

Day 6 – 12

Transfer Ubud/Benoa + Coastal Expedition Cruise

You will be transferred to Benoa. Here, you will board the M/V Aqua Blu Vessel for an immersive seven-night coastal exploration ending at UNESCO World Heritage Site Komodo National Park. The park is made up of 29 islands and is home to over 5,000 Komodo Dragons. Along the way, you will experience Indonesia’s Nusa Tenggara archipelago including Mayo Island, Volcanic-sculpted Pink Beach, and Horseshoe Bay.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodations: M/V Aqua Blu Vessel

Two Komodo dragon fight with each other.

Day 13

Disembark at Labuan Bajo + Fly Flores/Home

Sea Goldies Pseudanthias squamipinnis, more females than males (males with elongated dorsal fin) at a sea mountain called Batu Bolong, East of Komodo Island, Indonesia 8°32'9.82"S, 119°36'59.98"E

Hotels

Notwithstanding the new luxury resorts opening up throughout Bali, Amandari is still our iconic favorite. Overlooking the Ayung River Gorge (nice for river-rafting!) near the artist’s village of Ubud, the resort consists of 30 pavilion suites, many overlooking the adjacent lush, rice fields. Similar to other Aman locations, the Amandari has an amazing spa, wonderful food featuring local delicacies, and a well-stocked library. Of special note is the spectacular 100 ft. infinity pool, set against the idyllic, green environment.

AMANDARI

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Once the British Naval Explorer, HMS Beagle, Aqua Blu was re imagined by Dutch yacht designer Cor D. Rover to become Aqua Expeditions first coastal ship. The 15 suite expedition vessel is complete with indoor and outdoor dining areas and lounges, outdoor plunge pool, library, gym, and spa. Aboard guests have access to diving and snorkeling equipment, kayaks, and paddleboards.