Indonesia Luxury Adventure

(15 Days - Departs Daily on a Private Basis)
Jimbaran Bay or Nusa Dua, Yogyakarta, Candidasa, Moyo Island, Ubud

This luxury adventure tour visits three islands in Indonesia and features the most interesting cultural touring, scenic landscapes, and adventure activities in each destination. Accommodation is at luxury resorts known for their style, location and hospitality.

Begin 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 the short distance to Yogyakarta, a city on the island of Java that’s known for traditional art and culture. During touring with your private guide and driver, visit the sultan's palace, browse local galleries and boutiques, and explore Prambanan, a fascinating Hindu temple complex and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Continue to Amanjiwo, an atmospheric luxury resort with views over rice paddies to spectacular Borobudur, the largest Buddhist temple in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. During a private tour of Borobudur, learn about the history of the temple and its intricate stone carvings. Other touring options in the area include hiking in the forested hills, biking to nearby villages, a horse-drawn carriage ride to local villages, meditation sessions at a local temple and a traditional meal at a private home. During free time, perhaps enjoy spa treatments or relax by the resort's pool.

Fly back to Bali and 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, take a short flight to Moyo, an island national park bordering a marine reserve. Stay at Amanwana, a luxurious tented camp on the edge of a golden sand beach and the turquoise sea. One day, enjoy a snorkeling excursion on a reef teeming with colorful fish. Another day, take an excursion by boat and jeep, and hike through the verdant jungle to a waterfall for a refreshing swim. Upon request, Artisans of Leisure can arrange additional activities around Moyo, such as swimming with whale sharks, scuba diving, night snorkeling, kayaking, stand up paddleboarding, windsurfing, fishing, sunset cruises, boat charters and appointments at the open-air spa.

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.

This tour can easily be combined with touring elsewhere in Asia-Pacific, such as Australia, Thailand, Singapore, Hong Kong or Japan.