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Mount Batur/Ray Spencer
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14 DAYS HOTELS/CHALET/BUNGALOW VOLCANOES, ELEPHANTS AND BEACHES
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FACTFILE
Itinerary Day 1 Fly London/Denpasar (Bali). 2 Arrive Denpasar; transfer Ubud. 3 AM walk through paddies, visit Monkey Forest; free PM. 4 AM visit Elephant Safari Park, optional rides; PM free. 5 Drive Munduk via Lake Bratan; traditional cookery lesson and dance demonstration. 6 AM in Munduk, optional activities on offer include woodcarving, palm weaving, yoga and massage; PM drive Lovina Beach via Seririt. 7 AM boat trip to spot dolphins: PM free at beach. 8 At Lovina Beach, optional snorkelling, visit hot spings. 9 Drive Kintamani (Mt Batur), via Singaraja. 10 Early AM summit climb (optional); PM drive Padangbai via Besakih temple and Tirtaganga Water Palace. 11 Drive Sanur Beach via Klunkung. 12 At Sanur Beach. 13 Fly London. 14 Arrive London. Accommodation & Meals: 7nts hotel, 1nt chalet, 3nts bungalow; 11 breakfasts, & 1 dinner included. See p83. Swimming: Most hotels have pools (please refer to trip dossier for full details) and six nights are spent right by the beach. Theres also the chance to take a dip in some hot springs and visit the aquapark at Kuta. Mode of Travel: Bus/Boat/On Foot. Comment: The Balinese are famed for their warm welcome and this compact island offers a variety of activities for the whole family to enjoy with six nights spent on the coast. The Mount Batur summit climb (optional) is suitable for anyone who is reasonably fit. Tour Staff & Support: Explore Tour Leader plus driver(s). Group Size: Approx. 13 to 18. Minimum Age: 5 years.
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Sanur beach/Ray Spencer
The Indonesian archipelago stretches for some 5000 kilometres and officially contains 13,677 islands! We base ourselves on the best one for a fun-filled family adventure exotic and welcoming Bali; an island of amazing volcanic landscapes, idyllic beaches and with a rich and varied culture. MONKEY FOREST & ELEPHANTS
Our adventure begins in Ubud, the thriving artistic centre of Bali at the heart of the island; its nearby villages are set amidst tumbling rice terraces. We stroll through emerald paddy fields and visit the cheeky macaques of the Monkey Forest. At the nearby Taro Elephant Sanctuary, we hope to observe these majestic creatures
Local children/Ray Spencer
DATES & PRICES IN £
14 Days from London 2008 Sat to Fri Flight Incl Adult Child* 26 Jul-08 Aug 1399 1259 09 Aug-22 Aug 1399 1259 23 Aug-05 Sep 1399 1259 2009 Sat to Fri Flight Incl Adult Child* 25 Jul-07 Aug 1449 1299 08 Aug-21 Aug 1449 1299 22 Aug-04 Sep 1449 1299 Land Adult 625 625 625 Land Adult 645 645 645
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Only Child* 625 625 625 Only Child* 645 645 645
bathing and feeding at close quarters and there's a chance to take a ride in the jungle. As the day draws to a close, relax in the cool and fragrant evening air or maybe catch a performance of classic Balinese dance.
BEACHES & DOLPHINS
Journeying through a rich and fertile landscape across the island's high central plateau, we reach the village of Munduk where we stay in stilted chalets and can try our hand at the art of Balinese cooking. Then it's off to the beach at Lovina, where we've plenty of time to relax on the black volcanic sands and swim or perhaps snorkel the offshore reef in warm, azure seas. Dolphins can be spotted here and we take a boat to look for them. At the end of the day, you can enjoy some fine seafood and spectacular sunsets.
entire east of the island. Joining local pilgrims, we pay a visit to the renowned Hindu Besakih temple high on its slopes. Later we can cool down at the Tirtaganga water palace. Built by the last king of Karangasem, this complex of pools, moats and fountains is set in shady gardens. Our final nights are spent back on the coast, for a further chance to enjoy the warm seas of this tropical paradise.
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Dolphin watching
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Land Only tour: 12 days - start Ubud day 2 (Sun), end Sanur Beach day 13 (Thu) * Aged 5-11 years on date of departure. These are guide prices, see p86 for details. Flight Details: Flights to Bali via Kuala Lumpur with Malaysia Airlines from London Heathrow, flight time approx. 18 hours. Note: flight details may change - see p.80 for information.
INDONESIA
B A L I
KINTAMANI
Batur 1717m Optional sunrise walk
LOVINA BEACH
Singajara
Seririt market
Lake Bratan
Bedugul Taro
MUNDUK
Dancing Batukau 2276m
Lake Batur
Agung 3142m Besakih Tirtaganga Water Palace
VOLCANOES & THE WATER PALACE
Mount Batur (1717m) is an active volcano, sacred to those who live beneath its shadow. For those feeling fit, it's an amazing experience to make an early morning climb to watch the sunrise from the summit. Bali's highest volcano, mighty Mount Agung (3142m), dominates the
Rice paddy walk & Monkey Forest Denpasar Airport
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Crafts villages
UBUD
Klunkung Pavilion
PADANGBAI
Fishing village
SANUR
Relaxing beach
For essential information about our tours see pages 83-91
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