Bali - Nyepi Celebration "The Day of Complete Silence"

Morning assembly at the airport and flight via Singapore to the island of the Gods, exotic Bali.

Arrival in Bali. After formalities and collection of our luggage, meeting with our local guide. During your transfer to the hotel you will receive the initial basic information about the island and daily activities. Check in room and free time to relax or swim in the Indian Ocean. In the afternoon we recommend a stroll to the cosmopolitan beaches of Kuta and Seminyak, the shopping and entertainment center of Bali, where you can wander the streets full of wonderful shops, cafes and local restaurants. Enjoy a wonderful sunset from the lounge bar Ku.De.Ta or Potato Head and relax with your first Balinese massage. Overnight.

Breakfast. Departure at 08.30-09.00 from the hotels and visit the most important attraction of the island, the iconic Tanah Lot temple, built on a rock in the Indian ocean. We continue with a visit to the Taman Ayun Royal Temple, where you will learn more about Balinese temple architecture and their Hindu tradition. Through the island's enchanting landscapes and villages, you will reach the magnificent Beratan Lake to tour the magnificent Ulun Danu Temple. The location is unique, as four mountains and volcanoes surround it, creating an amazing atmosphere and image. Next stop at a spice and herb garden, where you will taste local tea and coffee, and of course the world famous luak coffee. Return to your hotel. Objective: The tour will introduce you to the culture of Bali, visiting some of the island's top temples. You will also learn more about the secret world of spices. Easy excursion with longer transfers.Duration:10 hours.

Breakfast and free day to enjoy the southern shores, the coral reef and the cosmopolitan nightlife. We suggest you discover the best spots of southern Bali.

Optional excursions:

1)Visit the famous Uluwatu Temple in the southwesternmost point of Bali. Next stop the beaches of Kuta and Seminyak, the shopping and entertainment center of Bali, where you can wander the streets full of great shops, cafes and local restaurants. On the way we suggest you drink a cocktail at the Ayana resort and the famous Ayana Rock Bar, overlooking the Balinese sunset.

Duration: 8 hours

Alternatively

2)You can join the full day cruise to Lembongan Island or Penida Island which are 1 hour away from the east coast of Bali. On the excursion you will have time to snorkel over the coral reef, visit local villages and relax on their main beach.

Pick up from reception around 08.00 from Nusa Dua/ Seminyak.

Duration: 8-9 hours.

Breakfast. Today we suggest you take the full-day cruise to Lembongan Island or Penida Island, which are 1 hour away from the east coast of Bali. On the excursion you will have time to snorkel over the coral reef, visit local villages and relax on their central beach. Pick up from reception around 08.00 from Nusa Dua/ Seminyak.

Duration: 8-9 hours.

Alternatively, choose one of the island's theme parks, do water sports or beach hopping on the rugged beaches of the south.

Breakfast and room delivery. Departure at 08.30-09.00 for the highlands of Ubud, the cultural center of the island. First stop the impressive Tegenungan waterfall, which you will admire in a wonderful tropical environment. Next stop Tampak Siring village where you will see the Tirta Empul temple with holy spring water and the palace built by the first president of Indonesia. We continue to the spectacular Tegelalang rice fields, one of the famous tourist attractions in Bali north of Ubud. For the adventurous, we suggest doing bali swing or flying fox, with a panoramic view of the spectacular terraces.Finally you will visit the sacred forest of monkeys, the famous monkey forest - a protected area, where you will see and play with the macaques. Before transferring to our hotel, and time and traffic permitting, we will visit the center of Ubud village, where you will see the main attractions. Arrangement in the rooms and overnight stay.

Objective: The excursion will introduce you to the wonderful interior of Bali and its cultural center of Ubud village.

Duration: 10 hours

Breakfast and free day to enjoy the celebrations before the day of Silence, with the famous Melasti parade, with Balinese people dressed in traditional costumes enjoying a day of purification accompanied by music and celebrations. At sunset the real magic begins, as bonfires are lit and the famous parade of giant Ogoh Ogoh monstrosities, which represent evil spirits, begins. An indescribable sight, bringing local communities together. Apart from litanies and parades, don't miss to enjoy the enchanting nature, colorful villages, mystical temples and outdoor markets of the Balinese hinterland. Walk through the village of Ubud and haggle at its outdoor market, visit the Blanco museum and tour the Royal Palace. Alternatively we suggest you go rafting on the Ayung River or visit the elephant theme park in Taro. For hiking enthusiasts, choose to traverse the Campuhan trail or the Batur Volcano trek. End the day with a rejuvenating Balinese massage

From 06.00 in the morning and for 24 hours, the bustling and always noisy Bali goes silent... For only one day every year, daily activities stop, people do not work, do not move, do not have fun. Even Bali's international airport "closes" for 24 hours. Although the day is a holiday for Hindus, even people of other faiths follow the etiquette of silence on that day as a sign of respect for their fellow citizens. Tourists are not exempt from this either. Although they are free to do whatever they want inside their hotels, traffic is not allowed on the streets and beaches. The only traffic exceptions are emergency vehicles. In addition to the stillness imposed by the day, Bali plunges into darkness in the evening of the same day, since no lights are allowed. According to Hindu tradition, Nyepi is the day when demons pass over Bali and by being quiet the inhabitants try to trick them into believing that no people live here. So today you will spend your day inside your hotel, to rest and become part of the spirituality of the day. Nyepi is not a simple day, it is a unique experience that will surely be unforgettable! For more information, please contact our consultants.

Breakfast and the first day of the year in Bali is celebrated with joy and religious processions all over the island. You will have free time until 15.00 when you meet your guide for transfer to the airport to board your return flight via Singapore. The morning of the next day you will arrive back home full of wonderful images and memories.