• Explore Balinese spirituality at Bali’s mother temple, Pura Besakih, considered
  to be the naval of the world
• Private group session with religious mystic Ketut Liyer, made famous in “Eat, Pray, Love”
• Experience the world’s most beautiful sunset from the famous Anantara Resort rooftop
• Treat yourself to a Balinese massage and spa treatment on your first day
• Learn the secrets of Balinese cooking with world famous chef Heinz von Holzen, author of the best seller “The Food of Bali”
• Visit a Chinese temple built with Feng Shui principles

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• Arrive at Ngurah Rai Airport for a short drive to beautiful InterContinental Bali Resort, a superb five-star hotel with 425 luxury rooms fronting 500 meters of secluded, dazzling white sand beach and landscaped tropical gardens.
• Relax before a dinner at Villa Abian Tirta, the home of your tour host Jack, who will give a briefing of the days ahead followed by local cultural entertainment.

• Breakfast at Hotel.
• Morning Spa Treatment at nearby Nusa Dua area which includes Balinese massage, green tea body scrub, splash fresh yoghurt, milk flower bath, facial or cream bath; lunch at Taman Sari Heritage Spa, one of the leading spa chain in Indonesia.
• Afternoon tour focuses on Bali’s spirituality with a journey to the “Puja Mandala” complex – the shared home to places of worship from five major religions practiced in Indonesia.
• “Klenteng” (Chinese Temple) where the strict “Feng Shui rules” that permeate Confucian religious doctrine will be explained. The day concludes with a visit to one of Bali’s major temples Uluwatu Temple considered one of Bali’s most sacred sites, majestically perched atop a 250 foot precipice over the surf and jealously guarded by a troupe of monkeys. This temple reflects the Balinese desire to consecrate special locations with shrines of devotion.
• As the sun sets over the Indian Ocean, the “Kecak Dance” will be performed by torchlight. From the repertoire of mystical trance dances of Bali, as many as 75 men sitting in concentric circles will sing in unaccompanied counterpoint while dancers retell a love story taken from the Ramayana epic. Eerie shadows cast by the light of the torches and the unforgettable sound of this chorus of human voices make for an evening not soon to be forgotten.
• Evening: Seafood Dinner at De Cuisine Restaurant. Enjoy freshly barbequed seafood served at your table standing in the sands of Jimbaran Bay.

• An early morning start with a “just after sunrise” visit to a local market to gain an overview of the Balinese connection to food in their daily diet. We’ll witness first hand the “give and take” of a morning market and purchase ingredients essential to the Balinese kitchen. Shop and cook in the company of Heinz Von Holzen, the author of the best selling “The Food of Bali”. Enjoy breakfast at his purpose-built teaching kitchen before learning how to prepare and cook some 20 separate dishes. Lunch will be served at the end of the class. Heinz, together with his Balinese wife, Puji, will lead a tour of the adjoining “Rumah Bali” complex – a venue they built honoring many of the Feng Shui elements required in the building of a Balinese House.
• Free evening for you to arrange dinner on your own. Our concierge service will be on hand to suggest some of Bali’s leading local restaurants and arrange transportation.

• Breakfast at Hotel.
• A full day tour of east Bali includes a stop at Kertagosa – an ancient Court House of Justice at Klungkung where punishments for a misspent life are depicted on the ceilings of the court chamber. This is followed by a visit to Pura Besakih – Bali’s mother temple considered to be the “navel” of the world and strictly laid out in a hierarchical manner reflecting Tri Hita Karana – the three-part Balinese view of the cosmos. A brief stop at Teganan will provide a glimpse of an ancient Bali Aga community that traces its roots to times before its settlement by Javanese Hindus. The broad stone avenues and strikingly different layout of this walled community (sealed off from the outside world at sunset) will contrast with our final stop and informal walk through of a village community in Blahbatuh. In this village our guide for the day and a resident of the village will explain how the positions and dimensions of each village are strictly controlled by a priest who measures off spaces based on the width of his outstretched arms. As a special treat, we’ll enjoy a visit with local children studying Balinese dance in a school run by our guide. Buffet Lunch at Mahagiri Restaurant.
• Late afternoon check in at the Komaneka Resort Bisma on Monkey Forest Road in Ubud. This resort is known as an oasis from the bustling activity of town with unsurpassed serenity. It features garden villas with private plunge pools. Surrounded by greenery, rice paddies and flowers, each room is a hideaway from the world.
• Evening short walk and dinner, taking full advantage of our central location in the heart of Ubud, we’ll walk to a popular Lotus restaurant to enjoy a light early dinner before visiting the Puri Saren Palace for a traditional Balinese dance performance.

• Breakfast at Hotel.
• Visit with Ketut Liyer, made famous by his key role in the Elizabeth Gilbert best-seller “Eat, Pray, Love” and now a motion picture starring Julia Roberts, we will enjoy a morning session at the private compound of Ketut Liyer, the religious mystic celebrated in the Bali section of the book. Ketut will chat with our group and show his collection of “magic” iconic drawings used to heal and medicate his patients. His religious drawings are seen by many Balinese as an “essential” accessory to be hung over a home’s entrance to warn off ill-fate and bring good fortune to the home’s owner.
• Neka Art Museum Tour with a local art expert. Ubud is home to a number of excellent painting collections. We’ve organize a conducted tour of the outstanding collection of paintings housed at the Neka Museum, conducted by a member of the Neka family. The paintings at the museum are part of a book by American art historian Garrett Kam – “Balinese Painting a Feng Shui Perspective.” The “Feng Shui” elements of Balinese composition will be explained by our art guide.
• Lunch at Kokokan restaurant, located in one of the most artistic landscapes and buildings in Ubud.
• Afternoon at leisure to allow time for shopping or visits to other area attractions that can be arranged by our concierge staff.
• Evening: Dinner at the light hearted and fun-filled “Warung Enak” – a somewhat avant garde dining venue decorated with old Indonesian movie posters. An excellent range of Indonesian and western cuisine promises a pleasant evening of conversation and local culture.

• Breakfast at Hotel.
• Morning visit to the Elephant Safari Park in Taro for a safari ride on elephants through the park where lunch will be served.
• Easy bike ride, after lunch at the park.
• Back to Ubud with stops at local temples and family compounds to deepen our appreciation of the role spatial relationship management plays in the life of the Balinese.
• Free afternoon for visiting a local spa, white water rafting,
• or chilling out. As always, our concierge service will be available to answer questions and assist with booking activities.
• Evening dinner on your own. Consider a dinner at the award-winning fine dining Mozaic Restaurant or the more down to earth local watering hole “Naughty Nuri’s”, renowned for its local culture and atmosphere.

• Breakfast at Hotel.
• Shopping in route to Seminyak, enjoy stops at the jewelry and handicraft centers of Caulk and Mass.
• Check in at the Sofitel Bali, situated on exclusive Seminyak Bali Beach. There are 17 secluded spas, each with its own private Jacuzzi or pool. You will be surrounded by 4.5 hectares of magnificent tropical gardens.
• Free afternoon with lunch on your own. Spas and optional tours can be organized by our concierge staff.
• Complimentary cocktail, group gathers at 5:45 pm at “Sunset on Seminyak Beach Bar”, the famous rooftop bar at The Anantara where you will enjoy the world’s best sunset.
• Evening, after sunset, our group departs for dinner at the famous Bandar Chinese Restaurant

• Breakfast at Hotel.
• Full day cruise to Nusa Lembongan Island. We depart at 8 a.m. for our final full day in Bali embarking on a luxury catamaran to nearby Nusa Lembogan island. A delicious lunch is included with a range of activities from walking tours, to snorkeling to small boat explorations. Take time to relax on this incredible beach.
• Evening: The final evening’s dinner will be at the relaxed Flying Fish at The Outrigger Bali, known for its great service and menu offerings. Your last evening is free for you walk on beautiful beaches or enjoy Double Six Street, well known for the best clubs and discotheques in all of Bali.

• Breakfast at Hotel.
• Free morning for optional shopping with a local professional shopping service. Those wishing to participate will tour local shopping sites and finalize orders for shipment home on a container reserved for our group.
• Lunch at Fukutaro Restaurant at Kuta Paradiso, the leading Japanese restaurant in Bali.
• Free afternoon, followed by Dinner at the Gado Gado Restaurant which features a modern European style cuisine by Chef Quirijn, known for his experience in many restaurants throughout Europe and Asia. The restaurant just a short walk form the hotel.

• Breakfast at Hotel.
• Depart hotel, our guide and bus will meet you at the hotel for the return trip to the airport.
• Arrive home on October 20, 2010.

Bali Tour Reservation and Payment Details:

Price: $2,988

Includes:

• Luxury hotel resort accommodations, double occupancy
• All transportation in and around Bali
• All meals (except 1 lunch and 2 dinners)
• All gratuities for guides, drivers and hotel staff
• Sight seeing tours
• Tickets to special events and performances

Not included:

• International airfare between the U.S. and Bali (see below).
• Passport and entry/exit fees.
• Additional hotel services you may choose.
  (You may elect the single room supplement for an additional $1,150)

Reservation – Deposit

To reserve a space, contact Carole. A $297 deposit is required. Because this is a strictly limited tour, please send your deposit as soon as possible. A deposit is required to reserve your spot.

We accept credit card payments below:

You can also mail a $297 check payable to Hyder Enterprises, 901 W. Minnehaha Pkwy., Minneapolis, MN 55419.

PAYMENT SCHEDULE

The remainder of the payment, $2,691, is payable by check or money order only. One half of the payment, $1,345, is due by May 1, 2010. The second payment of $1,346 is due August 15, 2010. (Note: If special payment arrangements are needed, please contact Carole.)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ACCOMMODATIONS

All hotels are double occupancy unless a single supplement is purchased for $1,150 additional. Every effort will be made to arrange for a roommate for anyone wanting double occupancy. However, if no roommate is available, the single supplement must be purchased. All resorts are four – five star featuring first-class accommodations.

INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS

International airfare to and from Bali is not included. Round-trip airfare will be approximately $1,300 – $1,500, depending on origination city and airline policies on fuel adjustments and taxes. Assistance with booking flights will be provided to everyone, from any city in the U.S. Airline prices will not be published until spring 2010. A grouping of coach seats from Minneapolis will be reserved for everyone wishing to travel with the group. After your half-tour payment is made by May 1st, you will be given the name of our wholesale travel agent with whom you will make your reservation and payment.

If you choose to make your own flight arrangements, you must arrive in Bali on October 10. The tour ends on October 19 in Bali, returning to the U.S. on October 20. CHECK WITH CAROLE BEFORE MAKING FLIGHT RESERVATIONS.

TRAVEL DOCUMENTS and FEES

All tour participants must hold a valid passport with two blank pages and an expiration date at least six months after the end of the tour. Bali requires a $25 arrival tax and a $15 departure tax. All passport fees and arrival/departure taxes are the responsibility of the tour participant.

INSURANCE

We strongly recommend a trip cancellation, accident and baggage insurance policy. Contact us for best rates on travel insurance.