Essence of
Low Season Program (Minimum 6 passengers per group)
This Program scheduled for 1 June to 14 June 2010
Same Program can be scheduled throughout the year (Seasonality
Surcharges Apply)
Tuesday outbound from
Day
1 - Gianyar
Morning departure from Melbourne or Sydney
arriving into Bali with Garuda
Day
2 - Gianyar
After breakfast, a full day of activities at your own leisure utilising all the property has to offer with their animals housed and accommodated there. Most activities are free of charge and other intense ones are at a charge. The Mara River Safari Lodge has so much to showcase so prepare yourself for the best time of your life, the activities are countless and endless. Hotel: Mara River Safari Lodge, breakfast included. Lunch and Dinner at own expense
Day
3 – Gianyar to Ubud
After breakfast, finalise your last minute must do’s before meeting in the lobby after check out. The private van transfer will be ready to take you to your next destination Ubud and to your hotel. Upon arrival, you will check in and at your own leisure explore the extensive grounds of the property which will invigorate you intensely to then either indulge in an afternoon spa treatment or a splash in the natural spring water pool, whichever tickles your senses to excitement. For the evening the group can make last minute arrangements to experience the main centre of ubud with its night life of bars and cafes to settle for Dinner at one. You may remain for dinner at the hotel to relax from the long days events of getting there and exploring around.
Hotel: Hotel Tjampuhan, buffet breakfast included. Lunch and Dinner at own expense
Day
4 - Ubud
After breakfast, your time is your own
spending the day to explore the artistic and cultural capital of
Hotel: Hotel Tjampuhan, buffet breakfast included. Lunch and Dinner at own expense
Day
5 – Ubud to Candi Dasa
After an early morning rise for breakfast,
you have a full day tour of Kintamani, a view of
Day
6 – Candi Dasa
After breakfast, if you are feeling energetic there are hillside trails which offer sensational views across the headland and out to Nusa Peneeda. On the return a cooking class of your choice could work up your appetite for a late lunch or afternoon snack. The cooking classes range from Food for Skin, Traditional Balinese Style, Organic Cooking or Catch and Cook. Later you can unwind with a swim and drinks around the pool at your own leisure around the resort before working your self up for Dinner then relaxing the night away. Hotel: Puri Bagus Candi Dasa, American breakfast. Lunch will come with one of the cooking classes chosen and Dinner is at own expense.
Day
7 – Candi Dasa
After breakfast, spend the day at your own leisure exploring around Candi Dasa with a little bit of local shopping and self pampering or just relax enjoying the facilities and amenities of the hotel on offer. Hotel: Puri Bagus Candi Dasa, American breakfast included. Lunch and Dinner at own expense
Day
8 – Candi Dasa to Tanjung Benoa
After breakfast, the tour to Talamben in
Day
09 – Tanjung Benoa
Another day to sleep in, enjoy breakfast and how about taking advantage of the free shuttle to Kuta Square for shopping, but make sure you leave enough time to dolly yourself up for a Sunset Dinner Cruise. Transfers, welcome drink, buffet dinner with a variety of entertainment options on the Cruise will leave you wanting more when the Cruise comes to an end. Back at the hotel either continue on with drinks relaxing or retire to your room. Hotel: Aston Bali Beach Resort and Spa, buffet breakfast included. Lunch at own expense
Day
10 – Tanjung Benoa
A start with a longer sleep-in, a slower
breakfast and relax at your own leisure enjoying the beachfront hotel. In-house facilities will entertain you
lazily as you begin to work up your appetite for Dinner at
Day
11 – Tanjung Benoa to Tuban
After breakfast, prepare for check out to
arrive at your hotel in Tuban.
Immediately after check in return to lobby to meet with the Sunset Tanah
Lot Tour On the tour you will visit
Day
12 and 13 – Tuban
Tuban is central to shopping, self
pampering, many activities and the beach.
Spend the last 2 days at your own leisure and experience all that you
can that is at arms reach. Tuban has
countless activities to fill your senses. Hotel:
Day
14 – Tuban to Airport
Take the day in your stride. Sleep in, enjoy breakfast, have a swim,
have a few drinks unwind. Spend the afternoon with a Spa Package Treatment 1
and a buffet lunch. Your holiday comes to an end, check out and make your way
to your Private Transfer to the airport. American breakfast included. Lunch
included with the Spa Package Treatment 1. Dinner is at own expense. Departure with Garuda
Included:
Ø Private Van Transfers throughout
Ø Accommodation as outlined in Program
Ø Inclusions as outlined in the Hotel Description for 1-14 June ’10
Ø Note: Inclusions part of the accommodation may change with different dates and specials offered for different dates.
Ø Breakfast as mentioned in the itinerary
Ø
Ø One Cooking Class of your choice held at The Alila Manggis, Candi Dasa
Not
Included:
Ø Own personal purchases
Ø Meals unless specified by itinerary
Ø Transfers to/from to Cooking Classes (Make own arrangements)
Ø All beverages except what is offered at breakfast with your accommodation
Ø Anything not mentioned within the Program/Itinerary specifications
IMPORTANT: Seasonality will affect both air and land
pricing, prices are per person and will be identified by the words “Single
Share, Twin Share or Triple Share” prices.
Hotel Inclusions, which means what the hotel is offering as bonuses,
specials and inclusions which form part of the hotel accommodation booked for a
specific date period, may or may not change and changes remain at the
discretion of the Property Service Providers.
Tour inclusions may or may not change with different date periods and
remain at the discretion of the Tour Operators Service Providers.
Quote prices are not firm until booked and finalised
with no further amendments made thereafter. Amendments made at any time will
affect prices affected by Daily Currency Fluctuations, which are outside our
control, acting as your Travel Agents and the Wholesalers control. Prices will remain subject to currency
fluctuation, which will affect prices for all products purchased, which form
part of the itinerary. Currency fluctuation will affect airfares, taxes,
hotels, accommodation, breakfast, transfers, tours and anything else that is a
purchased product within the Itinerary/Program. Money, such as deposits and final payments
for a Booking, remain the property of the Service Providers, which have their
own Terms and Conditions attached, which we as Travel Agents must abide by and
act on your behalf for all your travel details within your Program/Itinerary.
Separate Terms and Conditions Apply for Wholesalers and Travel Agents.
Conditions Apply. Single Supplements Apply. Seasonality Applies.
Products
and Services which form the inclusions of the itinerary:
Private Van Transfers throughout the whole itinerary
(Private Vans accommodate 3-9 persons and prices provided are based on 6 persons)
Check in 1 June and check out 3 June
2010
2
On a 40 hectare of land, Bali Safari and
Accommodation type and description: The 38sqm Swala Deluxe Rooms are located on ground level and enveloped by indigenous long grass and foliage to recreate the sensation of communing with nature. Swala is a unique suite for quality time out to unwind and seek personal rejuvenation of body, mind and spirit.
Inclusions: Welcome tropical fruit
basket on arrival, free entrance to Bali Safari and
Check in 3 June and check out 5 June
2010
2
Nights Hotel Tjampuhan – UBUD (First Class)
Situated in a beautiful, tranquil location
in the green hills overlooking the
Accommodation type and description: The Raja Rooms are air-conditioned. The simple Balinese-style bungalows have a veranda and are set amongst tropical gardens.
It has 2 pools with one being a natural spring water pool and the delightful spa is uniquely situation in a grotto overlooking the valley.
Check in 5 June and check out 8 June
2010
3
Nights Puri Bagus Candi Dasa – CANDI DASA (First Class/Beachfront)
The resort boasts 45 traditional villas tastefully furnished with natural timbers and Balinese décor. Garden and beach views through large private windows provide natural lighting inside and the bathrooms feature outdoor showers in an enclosed private courtyard. The beachfront swimming pool is surrouned by colourful tropical blossoms and palm trees. Some other activities are scuba diving, cycling and village walks
Accommodation type and description: Superior Villas are 5.5 x 4 m in size with wide terrace and garden views. Villas have been repainted and new furniture is added.
Inclusions: Stay a minimum of 2 consecutive nights and receive 1 x 30 minute head and shoulder massage at Jaya Spa.
Check in 8 June and check out 11 June
2010
3
(Deluxe/Beachfront)
Aston Bali is a gorgeous Hotel with its own private beach and you can relax while enjoying all of the facilities it has to offer. It is close to activities such as watersports, sightseeing and shopping. It offers total relaxation in both Balinese and Western comfort and the beach to complete your stay.
Accommodation type and description: Deluxe Garden Rooms are 42sqm with parquetry floor, marble bathrooms with separate shower and bath tub. All rooms in this category have balconies.
Inclusions: Aston Campaign from 1 April ’10 to 31 March ’11 and includes:
Breakfast daily, free late checkout until 6pm (subject to availability & not valid 1 July to 31 August ’10 and 25 December ’10 to 5 January ’11), free shuttle to Kuta (per hotel schedule) and Bali Collection shopping centre every hour, 25% discount for laundry and dry cleaning, Stay 7 consectuive nights and receive 1 x 60min massage for 2, Stay 8 consecutive nights and receive 1 x dinner for 2
Check in 11 June and check out 14 June
2010
3
(Luxury/Adjacent
to the beach)
This property offers luxurious escape for those seeing the very best. The ten Suites including 4 with private plunge pool are luxuriously appointed and merge traditional décor with modern amenities such as cable TV, DVD player and internet hotspot. One of many assets of this property is the resorts restaurant “Ma Jolly” is a well known and much liked establishment for the discerning travellers.
Accommodation type and description: A Deluxe Suite with Pool has a separate living room and bedroom with private balcony or terrace featuring a private plunge pool. The luxury bathroom with spacious bathtub and separate shower, with 2 terrazzo wash basins and the facilities in the room are TV, DVD/CD player with CD collections, individually controlled air conditioning, in-room safe, mini-bar, IDD telephone, hotspot, tea and coffee facilities and 24 hour GPA service.
Inclusions: Guest Benefits: Return airport transfers, welcome drink on arrival, fruit basket on arrival, daily American breakfast at MA Joy Restaurant or Guest’s Suite, 24 hours Guest personal assistant services, daily afternoon tea from 3pm to 430pm, daily chocolate and cookies upon turn down, Free mini-bar service (2 x Bintang beers, 2 x soft drinks and 2 x juices), 24 hours Free internet access at the Library, Internet wireless connection in Suites, Free drop off service to Kuta area
Kintamani Tour – Open dated voucher. Must call provider at least 24 hours prior to book and place on this tour
Sunset Dinner Cruise – Return hotel/harbour transfers from southern resort areas, welcome cocktail and floral lei, international buffet dinner, disco/karaoke and live cabaret show.
Tour excludes: drinks/beverages.
Description: Cruise departs daily from
Tulamben Full Day Tour – Includes private car/van sightseeing tour with pick up and drop off from your hotel in southern resort area, sightseeing as per clients request with recommendations from English Speaking Guide.
Tour excludes: Lunch/Refreshments and entry fees.
Tanah
Lot Sunset Tour – This tour is a romantic afternoon
half day tour and visits
Tour
includes: Seat
in Coach Transfers to and from southern resorts in
Tour
excludes: Refreshments, meals, personal expenses
and gratuities
Departs Wednesday and Saturdays only and is an open dated tour. You must call the service provider at least 24 hours prior to book your place on the tour.
Schedule: Sanur 1pm, Nusa Dua/Tanjung Benoa 130pm, Kuta/Tuban/Legian/Seminyak 2pm and duration is 5 hours
Spa Package Treatment 1 – Indulge in a 4 hour treatment that includes service providers own signature WILD YUM skin nourishing 60 minute body massage, body exfoliation, body mask and hydro therapy spa bath open over looking the elephants and parklands. This luxurious treatment is followed by a deep hair moisturizing treatment using natural avocado, aloe vera or ginseng with a relaxing scalp and nexk massage. Choose either a royal pedicure or manicure as a pampering final before enjoying a Park restaurant buffet lunch and range of Park facilities.
Tour includes: Air conditioned vehicle return transfer, Spa Treatment and buffet lunch.
Tour excludes: Nothing advised.
Tour conditions: Open dated voucher. Pick up from your hotel. Exact pick up time will be advised to you when you contact the tour operator. You must contact them at least 24 hours prior to confirm your place for this tour. Children Policy: Minimum 10 years of age.
COOKING
CLASSES
Choose
one cooking class of your choice included in the program.
Cooking
Classes are held at The Alila Manggis and the cooking classes belong to
them. Transfers
are not included. Own arrangements
to/from your hotel
Alila
Organic Garden Adventure Cooking Class
Half Day Tour – gain a new sense of taste as you rediscover the wholesome nurturing flavours of unprocessed ingredients. Grow your awareness of sustainable farming which is sure to stimulate your appetite for a more healthy and balanced lifestyle. After breakfast, head to our organic garden just 10 minutes from the hotel, hidden below the foothills of Mt Agung and overlooking the sea. Our gardener Bapak Sugit will reveal the technique and agricultural practices of Balinese farmers, from the famed Subak (water irrigation) system to the rotation of crops in the rice fields. Armed with boots and a rice hat, join the action in the garden collecting seasonal ingredients, walking the ducks, scaring the birds or simply waiting for the rice to grow from the shelter of a “Kubu Kubu” a small hut built in the rice fields. Begin your organic cooking lesson with tastings from the garden followed by lunch in traditional Balinese pavilion
Tour includes: All recipes and notes, all excursions and related refreshments
Tour excludes Transfers to/from Alila, additional meals, alcoholic beverages and incidental expenses.
Conditions: Minimum 2 participants required
Catch
and Cook – A seafood adventure
Full day tour – Ready for some action? Pick up the skill of the Balinese fisherman as you try your hand at relling in your own dinner. Be a part of the whole adventure from catching to cooking. Join our team of fisherman aboard our jukung, a traditional style fishing boat. At 730am, you will venture out with the colourful local fleet of fishing boats to catch a fish for your dinner. The cooking class will start at 5pm in our garden by the sea. You will learn how to prepare a local fish and prawn curry, Bumbu Bali and pepes ikan (fish wrapped in banana leaves) and will be served a sumptuous seafood megibung featuring the food you cooked during your class and your very own catch of the day.
Tour includes: All recipes and notes, all excursions and related refreshments
Tour excludes: Transfers to/from Alila, additional meals, alcoholic beverages and incidental expenses.
Conditions: Minimum 2 participants required
Food
and Skin Cooking Class
Full
Day Tour –
Tour includes: All recipes and notes, all excersions and related refreshments
Tour excludes: Transfers to/from Alila, additional meals, alcoholic beverages and incidental expenses.
Conditions: Minimum 2 participants required
Introduction
to Traditional Balinese Cooking
Half
Day Tour – From the growing and harvesting process
to the marketing and preparation of ingredients, understand how the cycle of
daily life translates to the plate in traditional Balinese dishes. After an early morning breakfast visit
Klungkung market and experience the amazing sights, sounds and aromas of one of
the busiest village markets in
Tour includes: All recipes and notes, all excursions and related refreshments
Tour excludes: Transfers to/from Alila, additional meals, alcoholic beverages and incidental expenses
Conditions: Minimum 2 participants required
Websites
Important
Websites to visit before departure
www.smartraveller.gov.au – register your travel details before departure
Visa
to
A 30 day Tourist Visitor Visa is purchasable on arrival for US25 or AUD30 with the option to extend for another 30 day for the same Visa type.
Current changes: The 7 day Tourist Visitor Visa does not exist anymore
Additional
Options and are not included in your per person Program Price.
A $50 per person Concierge Service on arrival - must be pre-booked before departure.
The service includes: Concierge Representative will be waiting for you with a sign as you come off the aircraft, you are then whisked off to the Concierge Lounge with coffee, tea and entertainment facilities while the Concierge Representative takes your Passport, your Visa money and will then return with your Visa and luggage and they will escort you out to your transfer service provider booked in your itinerary
A $10 per person Backpack Bag, must pre-book before finalising your booking.