Food, Culture & Romance in Singapore & Indonesia

(14 Days - Departs Daily on a Private Basis)
Singapore, Nusa Dua or Jimbaran Bay, Nihi Sumba, Ubud

This ultimate private tour features the most interesting cultural and culinary highlights of Singapore and Bali with ample time to relax along the pristine beaches of Bali and Sumba islands. This tour can be fully customized to include wellness and spiritual experiences and activities, reservations at the best restaurants in Singapore and exclusive private dining experiences on Bali and Sumba.

Begin in the tropical city of Singapore. During private touring with an expert guide, experience unique cultural heritage in Little India, Chinatown, Kampong Glam, Joo Chiat and other dynamic neighborhoods. Browse bustling local food markets and the best food hawker centers, sample local culinary specialties, visit the most interesting Chinese and Hindu temples, and learn about Peranakan culture and cuisine. Explore amazing contemporary architecture and design highlights such as the Marina Bay Sands complex and Gardens by the Bay, a wonderland of theme gardens, waterways and "supertrees." Also see traditional shophouses and Chinese Baroque architecture, as well as British colonial-era black-and-white buildings in the Historic District.

Other options include visiting the beautiful Botanic Gardens and National Orchid Garden, touring Mandai Bird Paradise, or exploring the Southern Ridges, including the elevated forest walk and Henderson Waves, an architecturally striking pedestrian walkway that offers visitors amazing views of Singapore's skyline, parks and islands. For travelers interested in art, touring can also include Singapore's top art galleries and museums such as the National Gallery Singapore, Asian Civilisations Museum, Peranakan Museum, National Museum of Singapore or Museum of Contemporary Arts.

One day, enjoy a culinary tasting tour, and upon request, reservations for Asian-influenced afternoon tea at the legendary Raffles Hotel and meals at top restaurants around the city can be confirmed. Additional culinary experiences and activities can be arranged upon request.

Fly to Bali and enjoy several days at a luxury resort in Jimbaran Bay or Nusa Dua. During flexible touring with a private guide and driver, visit temples such as Pura Tanah Lot and Pura Taman Ayun, learn about sea turtles at a turtle conservation center and browse upscale boutiques in Seminyak. One evening, attend a kecak dance performance at a cliffside temple. During leisure time, enjoy the resort’s spa, beach, water activities and restaurants.

Next, fly to Sumba, an island known for beautiful landscapes and well-preserved traditions, for a relaxing stay at the exclusive Nihi Sumba beach resort. During several days at leisure, enjoy the resort’s beach and on-site activities, such as snorkeling, stand up paddleboarding, spa treatments, and yoga, Pilates and meditation classes. Upon request, Artisans of Leisure can arrange additional activities, including cultural touring, cooking classes, ikat weaving classes, surf lessons, hikes to waterfalls, mountain biking, horseback riding on the beach, swimming with horses and philanthropic experiences.

Conclude 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. 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.

Itinerary Overview

Day 1 Arrive Singapore VIP arrival assistance. Private arrival transfer to hotel for 3 nights Day 2 Singapore Full-day private cultural and culinary tour Day 3 Singapore Full-day private cultural and culinary tour Day 4 Singapore – Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia – Jimbaran Bay or Nusa Dua Private transfer to airport for VIP departure assistance and flight (not included) to Bali. VIP airport assistance upon arrival. Private arrival transfer to resort for 2 nights Day 5 Jimbaran Bay or Nusa Dua Morning flexible cultural touring. Afternoon at leisure at beach resort until evening Kecak dance performance and temple visit Day 6 Jimbaran Bay or Nusa Dua – Denpasar – Nihi Sumba Private airport transfer for flight to Sumba. Private arrival transfer to resort for 4 nights Day 7 Nihi Sumba Day at leisure to enjoy resort facilities Day 8 Nihi Sumba Day at leisure to enjoy resort facilities Day 9 Nihi Sumba Day at leisure to enjoy resort facilities Day 10 Nihi Sumba – Denpasar, Bali – Ubud Private airport transfer for flight to Bali. Private arrival transfer to resort for 4 nights, with touring en route Day 11 Ubud & environs Full-day private tour of Ubud and surrounding region Day 12 Ubud Morning market visit and private cooking lesson. Afternoon flexible touring Day 13 Ubud Morning cultural touring or activity such as meeting with a Balinese healer, hiking, whitewater rafting, biking or shopping. Afternoon at leisure Day 14 Depart Denpasar Private airport transfer. VIP departure assistance

Hotels

Singapore: Raffles Hotel Singapore, Marina Bay Sands or Fullerton Bay Hotel Jimbaran Bay or Nusa Dua: Four Seasons Jimbaran Bay or The St. Regis Bali Sumba Island: Nihi Sumba Ubud: Mandapa Ritz Carlton or Capella Ubud

Cost

$32,795 Per person (double occupancy)