Best of Bali & Komodo

(14 Days - Departs Daily on a Private Basis)
Ubud, Candidasa, Komodo National Park, Jimbaran Bay or Nusa Dua

This comprehensive private tour for adventurous travelers combines the incredible culture and beauty of Bali with the wildlife and spectacular scenery of Komodo National Park.

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 morning, enjoy an activity, such as meeting with a Balinese healer, river rafting, hiking to beautiful waterfalls or biking in the countryside. During leisure time, enjoy Ubud’s cafes and boutiques and take advantage of the resort’s spa.

Continue to east Bali, one of the island's most traditional regions, for a stay at the exclusive Amankila resort, which perches on a cliff high above the ocean near Candidasa. During flexible touring with your private guide and driver, visit royal palaces, revered temples such as Pura Besakih on sacred Mount Agung, and Balinese villages known for their high-quality weavings and traditional architecture. Also see terraced rice fields and other beautiful Balinese landscapes. One day, enjoy an afternoon cruise (including the option for snorkeling) off the coast of east Bali. During free time, relax on the beach, book spa appointments or swim in the resort’s spectacular tiered infinity pool. If desired, Artisans of Leisure can also arrange hiking, biking, scuba diving and sailing excursions.

Next, fly to Labuan Bajo on the island of Flores. Stay on Flores at a luxury resort or continue to the island of Sebayur Besar to stay at a more rustic resort closer to Komodo Island. One day, enjoy private boat charter in and around Komodo National Park, including the islands of Rinca, Komodo and Padar. See giant monitor lizards (Komodo dragons), visit Pink Beach and go for a swim or snorkel. Another day, enjoy a private snorkeling excursion to explore the region’s beautiful reefs. Also enjoy a private boat excursion to the island of Padar for a short hike at sunset. Another option is visiting Kalong (“Bat”) Island, known for its colony of fruit bats.

Return to Bali and conclude 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. During leisure time, enjoy the resort’s spa, beach, water activities and restaurants.

This tour can easily combine with Aqua Expedition’s Aqua Blu cruise through East Indonesia.