Luxuries of Bali & Nihi Sumba

(10 Days - Departs Daily on a Private Basis)
Candidasa, Nihi Sumba, Ubud

This luxurious tour combines the highlights of Bali with a leisurely stay at Nihi Sumba, one of Indonesia's most exclusive island resorts.

Begin in eastern Bali, one of the island's most traditional regions, with a stay at the exclusive Amankila resort, which perches on a cliff high above the ocean near Candidasa. Enjoy the resort's leisure facilities and flexible touring with your private guide and driver. See terraced rice fields and 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. There will also be time to enjoy the resort's beach club and the tiered infinity pool.

Fly to Sumba, an island known for its beautiful landscapes and traditional culture, for a stay at the exclusive Nihi Sumba beach resort. During flexible private touring, learn about Sumbanese culture and customs, visit traditional villages, see megalithic burial sites, explore beautiful landscapes and browse crafts markets. Upon request, we can also arrange private cooking classes, philanthropic experiences and soft-adventure activities such as horseback riding, fishing, hiking and stand up paddleboarding. This tour also includes ample leisure time to enjoy Nihi Sumba's many facilities and on-site activities.

Next, fly back to Bali, and continue to Ubud, the cultural heart of Bali. Stay at one of Ubud's best luxury resorts. With your private guide and driver, tour the region according to your interests. Visit local artisan villages and the workshops of noted artists and craftsmen. See the incredible bamboo architecture of Green Village. Visit the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary. Explore interesting museums and art galleries. Tour water palaces and important temples such as Goa Gajah (Elephant Cave) and Pura Gunung Kawi Sebatu. Perhaps venture into the highlands to Pura Ulun Danu Beratan Temple, Kintamani and villages on the slopes of Mount Batur. One morning, select ingredients from a local outdoor food market, and learn to prepare Balinese dishes during a private cooking lesson. Alternatively, opt to meet a Balinese healer. One day, enjoy an excursion to traditional eastern Bali to visit royal palaces, revered temples such as Pura Besakih on sacred Mount Agung, and Balinese villages known for their high-quality ikat weavings and traditional architecture. Also see terraced rice fields and other beautiful landscapes. One evening, attend a Balinese dance performance at Ubud's royal palace.

During free time, enjoy the town's many cafes and boutiques, and take advantage of your private plunge pool and the resort spa. Artisans of Leisure can also arrange additional activities in the region, such as river rafting, hiking, biking, local craft workshops, private yoga and meditation sessions, river rafting, a spice ceremony and spa reservations.

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All Artisans of Leisure tours are private and depart daily.

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• Private touring with your own personal guides and drivers
• Preferred rooms in the very best luxury hotels
• Firsthand, sophisticated destination knowledge and recommendations from our travel specialists
• Itineraries that are customized according to your interests and schedule
• Artisans of Leisure upgrades and amenities
• A seamless travel experience, including all logistics, skipping lines during touring whenever possible, restaurant and spa reservations, performance tickets, private airport transfers, internal transportation, VIP and fast-track airport assistance in many destinations
• Around-the-clock support in each destination during your trip
• Unique, insider travel experiences and access to the Artisans of Leisure network of experts around the world