Romantic Bali & Nihi Sumba

(9 Days - Departs Daily on a Private Basis)
Ubud, Nihi Sumba

This luxurious itinerary is highly recommended for travelers who want relaxation at exclusive resorts, soft-adventure activities, wellness experiences, and in-depth cultural touring in Bali and Sumba.

Begin in Ubud, the cultural heart of Bali, with a stay at one of the island’s top luxury resorts. During flexible touring with your private guide and driver, visit top artisan workshops and art galleries, tour Balinese water palaces and temples such as Goa Gajah and Pura Gunung Kawi Sebatu, see innovative bamboo architecture at Green Village, visit the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary, and venture into the highlands to Pura Ulun Danu Beratan and Kintamani. One morning, select ingredients from a local outdoor food market and learn to prepare Balinese dishes during a private cooking lesson. Another day, enjoy an excursion to east Bali to tour royal palaces and revered temples such as Pura Besakih on sacred Mount Agung, see terraced rice fields, and visit villages known for high-quality ikat weavings and traditional Balinese architecture. Alternatively, hike to a local waterfall and perhaps go for a swim. One evening, attend a Balinese dance performance at Ubud's royal palace. During leisure time, enjoy Ubud’s cafes and boutiques and take advantage of the resort’s spa. Artisans of Leisure can also arrange additional activities in the region, such as attending local festivals, meeting with a Balinese healer, crafts workshops, river rafting, hiking to beautiful waterfalls and biking in the countryside.

Fly to Sumba, an island known for beautiful landscapes and well-preserved traditions, for a stay at the exclusive Nihi Sumba beach resort. During flexible private touring, learn about Sumbanese culture and customs, visit traditional villages, see megalithic burial sites, explore beautiful landscapes and browse crafts markets. During ample leisure time, enjoy Nihi Sumba's beach and on-site activities, such as snorkeling, stand up paddleboarding, spa treatments, and yoga and meditation classes. Upon request, Artisans of Leisure can arrange additional activities, such as cooking classes, ikat weaving classes, surf lessons, hikes to waterfalls, mountain biking, horseback riding on the beach, swimming with horses and philanthropic experiences.