Romantic France (12 Days)
Cote d'Azur, Provence, Beaujolais, Paris
Romantic New Zealand (12 Days)
Auckland & Waiheke Island, Rotorua & Taupo, Hawkes Bay, Queenstown & Glenorchy, Milford Sound
Romantic Peru (14 Days)
Lima, Cusco & Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Arequipa, Colca Canyon
Romantic Indonesia
(12 Days - Departs Daily on a Private Basis) Bali & Yogyakarta
This itinerary is highly recommended for travelers who want relaxation, soft adventure, and in-depth cultural touring in Bali and on the neighboring island of Java.
Begin with several days of pure luxury and beachside relaxation at a resort in Jimbaran Bay. Days are free for you to enjoy the spa, beach, tennis, golf, water activities, cooking school, nearby shops, and superb local seafood restaurants as you please.
Next, fly the short distance to Yogyakarta, a university town on the neighboring island of Java. Yogya is renowned for its traditional arts, whitewashed villages, and proximity to Borobudur, the largest Buddhist monument in the world. Stay at the Amanjiwo, a favorite Aman resort, with views of Borobudur. With a private guide, explore nearby temples and royal palaces, visit galleries selling paintings by local artists, take an excursion to the Dien Plateau, or visit rural villages. One day, enjoy a memorable elephant ride and visit local villages.
Return to Bali for several days near Ubud in Bali’s interior. This region is renowned for art galleries, cafes, shops and traditional Balinese villages surrounded by lush rice fields. Spend a day touring eastern Bali, the island’s most traditional region, visiting remote villages and perhaps attending a local ceremony and festival. When not touring, take advantage of the resort’s facilities such as a spa and tennis courts, or enjoy river rafting, mountain biking, cooking classes, shopping tours, and visits to local temples, villages and markets.
Itinerary Overview
Day 1
Arrive Jimbaran Bay, Bali
Arrival transfer to resort for 3 nights
Days 2 & 3
Jimbaran Bay
At leisure at beach resort
Day 4
Bali - Java
Flight to Yogyakarta, on Java, for 4 nights. Private afternoon city touring in Yogyakarta
Day 5
Java
Morning private tour of Borobudur. Afternoon at leisure
Day 6
Java
Half-day touring options include: hiking in the hills, a horse and buggy ride, shopping for art in Yogyakarta, biking or walking to nearby villages, elephant ride, meditation, attending local dance performances
Day 7
Java
At leisure at resort
Day 8
Java - Ubud, Bali
Flight back to Bali for 4 nights in Ubud. Visit artist studios and local towns en route
Day 9
Ubud
Morning private touring in Ubud. Evening Balinese dance performance
Day 10
Ubud
Full-day excursion to villages, ceremonies and temples in eastern Bali
Day 11
Ubud
At leisure in Ubud and at resort
Day 12
Depart Bali
Private airport transfer
Hotels
Jimbaran Bay (Bali):
Four Seasons Jimbaran Bay
Yogyakarta (Java):
Amanjiwo Resort
Ubud (Bali):
Four Seasons Sayan
Cost
$8,510
Per person (double occupancy)
All Artisans of Leisure tours are private and depart daily.
Call us at (800) 214-8144 for more information regarding the above tour, or to begin customizing your own itinerary.