Bali, Indonesia

Balinese Dream

Bali, Indonesia·15 Days·Est. Cost: 3500 EUR
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Honeymoon, Romance, Luxury, Beach, Temples.

Day-by-day itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arrival & Ubud Jungle Immersion

    Morning

    Arrivée à Bali

    Land at Ngurah Rai International Airport in Denpasar. Private transfer to Ubud, Bali's cultural and spiritual heart. The drive passes through artisan villages, terraced rice paddies and tropical forests.

    Afternoon

    Installation dans votre villa de jungle

    Settle into your luxury villa in the heart of the Ubud jungle. Private infinity pool overlooking the Ayung River valley, tropical garden and absolute silence broken only by birdsong.

    Evening

    Premier dîner romantique face à la vallée

    Dine at your resort restaurant or at Swept Away at The Samaya Ubud — tables set by the Ayung River, Balinese torches, refined Indonesian cuisine and jungle sounds as backdrop.

  2. Day 2

    Rice Terraces & Sacred Temples

    Morning

    Rizières en terrasse de Tegallalang

    Visit the famous Tegallalang terraced rice paddies, sculpted into the hillside for over a thousand years using the subak irrigation system (UNESCO). Swing on the famous jungle swings above the canopy.

    Afternoon

    Temple sacré de Tirta Empul

    Visit Tirta Empul, the sacred water temple founded in 962 AD. Join the purification ritual if you wish: successive immersion in the 13 sacred fountains fed by a natural spring.

    Evening

    Dîner aux chandelles dans les rizières

    Dine at Sayan House restaurant, nestled in the rice paddies with valley views. Candlelit tables, Balinese-international fusion cuisine and enchanting atmosphere amid fireflies.

  3. Day 3

    Balinese Spa & Art of Living

    Morning

    Yoga au lever du soleil

    Morning yoga session outdoors facing the jungle and Ayung River valley. Several studios and resorts offer couples classes. The Yoga Barn is Ubud's legendary address.

    Afternoon

    Spa traditionnel balinais en couple

    Treat yourselves to a complete traditional Balinese treatment at Fivelements Retreat: Balinese massage with warm oils, boreh scrub (volcanic spices), frangipani flower bath and ceremony ritual.

    Evening

    Cours de cuisine balinaise en couple

    Join a private Balinese cooking class. Start with a visit to the local Gianyar market, then learn to prepare nasi goreng, sate lilit, lawar and gado-gado. Enjoy your creations at the end.

  4. Day 4

    Ancient Temples & Sacred Forest

    Morning

    Gunung Kawi — temples royaux sculptés

    Descend 371 steps into a lush valley to discover Gunung Kawi: 10 royal 11th-century shrines carved directly into the rock face. One of Bali's most impressive and mystical sites.

    Afternoon

    Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary

    Stroll through Ubud's sacred forest, home to over 1,260 long-tailed macaques amid giant banyans, mossy temples and Hindu statues. A unique natural and spiritual sanctuary.

    Evening

    Spectacle de danse Legong au palais royal

    Attend a traditional Legong dance performance at Puri Saren Agung (Ubud Royal Palace). Sumptuous golden costumes, enchanting gamelan and ancient choreography telling Hindu legends.

  5. Day 5

    Couples Adventure & Sunset

    Morning

    Rafting sur la rivière Ayung

    Raft down the Ayung River through a spectacular tropical gorge: waterfalls, rock carvings, dense forest and class II-III rapids. A shared couples adventure in the heart of Balinese nature.

    Afternoon

    Galeries d'art & shopping à Ubud

    Browse Ubud's art galleries: Museum Puri Lukisan (classic Balinese painting), then workshops on Jalan Hanoman for contemporary crafts — silver jewelry, ikat textiles and wood carvings.

    Evening

    Coucher de soleil au temple Tanah Lot

    Head to Tanah Lot, Bali's most photographed temple, perched on a rocky islet battered by waves. At sunset, the temple silhouette against a fiery sky creates an unforgettable spectacle.

  6. Day 6

    East Road — Sidemen, the Hidden Valley

    Morning

    Transfert vers Sidemen

    Leave Ubud for the Sidemen Valley, Bali's best-kept secret. Scenic drive through terraced rice paddies and traditional villages with Mount Agung as permanent backdrop.

    Afternoon

    Randonnée dans les rizières de Sidemen

    Hike through Sidemen's terraced rice paddies, among the most beautiful in Bali. Paths between fields, small family temples, farmers at work and stunning views of majestic Mount Agung (3,142m).

    Evening

    Dîner avec vue sur le mont Agung

    Dine at your charming accommodation or a local Sidemen warung. Authentic Balinese cuisine prepared with garden produce, facing the silhouette of Mount Agung turning pink at dusk.

  7. Day 7

    Water Palaces & Gates of Heaven

    Morning

    Tirta Gangga — palais sur l'eau

    Visit Tirta Gangga, the former royal water palace surrounded by pools, sculpted fountains and lush gardens. Cross the stepping stones above pools filled with giant koi carp.

    Afternoon

    Temple de Lempuyang — les portes du paradis

    Climb Lempuyang Temple for Bali's most iconic photo: the 'Gates of Heaven' (Pura Penataran Agung) perfectly framing Mount Agung on the horizon. A spiritual and breathtaking view.

    Evening

    Transfert vers Amed & dîner face à la mer

    Head to Amed, a former fishing village on the northeast coast. Dine at a seaside warung: BBQ grilled fish, sate lilit and cold Bintang facing jukung (colorful outrigger boats) and sunset over Mount Agung.

  8. Day 8

    Underwater World & Black Sand Beach

    Morning

    Snorkeling à l'épave du USS Liberty

    Snorkel at the USS Liberty wreck in Tulamben, a US cargo ship torpedoed in 1942 and covered in coral. The wreck is accessible from shore (25m from beach) and hosts turtles, parrotfish and barracuda.

    Afternoon

    Plage & farniente à Amed

    Relax on the black sand beach of Jemeluk Bay in Amed. Swimming, snorkeling in the coral garden just off shore and napping under coconut palms. The pace slows down — perfect for a honeymoon afternoon.

    Evening

    Dîner romantique les pieds dans le sable

    Dine at Blue Earth Village, a boho-chic beachside restaurant. Tables on black sand, lanterns, grilled seafood and craft cocktails under the stars — Amed has zero light pollution.

  9. Day 9

    Secret Northern Waterfalls

    Morning

    Route vers Munduk & cascade Sekumpul

    Cross Bali's central mountains to Munduk village. Stop at Sekumpul Waterfall, considered Bali's most beautiful: an 80m curtain of water falling into an emerald tropical gorge.

    Afternoon

    Lacs jumeaux Buyan & Tamblingan

    Discover the twin lakes of Buyan and Tamblingan, nestled in a volcanic crater at 1,200m altitude. Tropical rainforest, mysterious mist and small Ulun Danu Tamblingan temple by the water — a timeless Bali.

    Evening

    Soirée paisible à Munduk

    Settle into a mountain eco-lodge in Munduk. Dinner facing coffee and clove plantations. The cool mountain air and silence of the tropical night offer a restful contrast to the south.

  10. Day 10

    UNESCO Rice Terraces & Temple by the Sea

    Morning

    Rizières de Jatiluwih (UNESCO)

    Explore the Jatiluwih rice terraces, a UNESCO World Heritage site. 600 hectares of terraces sculpted into mountain slopes, irrigated by the 1,000-year-old subak system. Bali's most grandiose rice landscape.

    Afternoon

    Transfert vers le sud — Uluwatu

    Scenic drive to the Bukit Peninsula in south Bali. Radical scenery change: from lush green mountains to spectacular limestone cliffs plunging into the turquoise Indian Ocean.

    Evening

    Dîner sur les falaises & coucher de soleil

    Dine at Single Fin or Ulu Cliffhouse, bar-restaurants perched on the Uluwatu cliffs. Tropical cocktails, fusion cuisine and spectacular Indian Ocean sunset — one of Bali's finest.

  11. Day 11

    Uluwatu Cliffs & Secret Beaches

    Morning

    Plage de Padang Padang

    Descend through a narrow rock staircase to Padang Padang, Bali's most photogenic beach. Hidden cove between cliffs, crystal turquoise water and white sand — the 'Eat Pray Love' film location.

    Afternoon

    Détente au resort & piscine infinity

    Afternoon relaxation at your clifftop resort. Infinity pool overlooking the ocean, spa and leisure. The Bukit Peninsula resorts offer some of the most beautiful infinity pools in the world.

    Evening

    Temple d'Uluwatu & danse Kecak

    Visit Uluwatu Temple perched on a 70m cliff above the ocean, then attend the Kecak fire dance at sunset. 50 dancers chant in a circle around fire as the sun dips into the sea.

  12. Day 12

    Nusa Penida Day Trip

    Morning

    Speed boat vers Nusa Penida

    Board a speed boat at Sanur port for Nusa Penida, Bali's wild island. First stop: Kelingking Beach, the T-Rex shaped cliff plunging into surreal turquoise water — Indonesia's most famous panorama.

    Afternoon

    Angel's Billabong & Broken Beach

    Visit Angel's Billabong, a natural turquoise pool carved into coral rock, then Broken Beach, a spectacular natural arch forming a circular lagoon open to the ocean. Two geological wonders side by side.

    Evening

    Retour à Bali & dîner à Jimbaran

    Speed boat back to Bali in the late afternoon. Dine on Jimbaran beach: tables on the sand, fresh BBQ seafood (lobster, prawns, fish), toes in the waves and sunset views.

  13. Day 13

    Seminyak — Beach, Fashion & Brunch

    Morning

    Brunch au Potato Head Beach Club

    Brunch at the iconic Potato Head Beach Club in Seminyak. Spectacular architecture with recycled shutters, ocean-facing pool, creative cuisine and cosmopolitan vibe — THE trendy spot in Bali.

    Afternoon

    Shopping & plage de Seminyak

    Browse Seminyak's boutiques: Jalan Oberoi and Jalan Kayu Aya are packed with local designers (fashion, jewelry, contemporary Balinese crafts). Then relax on Seminyak Beach — sunbeds, cocktails and surf backdrop.

    Evening

    Dîner gastronomique au Sarong

    Dine at Sarong, one of Bali's best restaurants. Pan-Asian haute cuisine in a sophisticated Balinese setting — reimagined dim sum, lobster curry, yellowfin tuna sashimi and signature cocktails.

  14. Day 14

    Last Day in Paradise

    Morning

    Massage balinais en couple sur la plage

    Treat yourselves to one last Balinese couples massage at a beachside spa. Seminyak's beach spas offer outdoor treatments facing the ocean — the perfect way to end your honeymoon.

    Afternoon

    Séance photo couple & derniers achats

    Book a couples photoshoot with a local photographer in Bali's most beautiful settings: temple gates, rice paddies, golden beach. Then last souvenir shopping: sarongs, incense, essential oils and Balinese coffee.

    Evening

    Dîner d'adieu sur la plage de Jimbaran

    For your last evening, return to Jimbaran beach for a candlelit dinner in the sand. Royal seafood platter, chilled white wine and the sun disappearing one last time into the Indian Ocean.

  15. Day 15

    Last Balinese Moments

    Morning

    Lever de soleil & petit-déjeuner tropical

    Last Balinese morning. Tropical breakfast on your terrace: dragon fruit smoothie bowl, banana pancakes, Balinese coffee and fresh mango juice. Savor every moment of this final morning.

    Afternoon

    Dernière balade & départ

    Last stroll on Seminyak beach or through the rice paddies if you wish. Then transfer to Ngurah Rai airport. Bali will have given you 15 days of romance, spirituality and tropical beauty.

    Evening

    Vol retour

    Board your return flight with memories aplenty: golden temples in the mist, emerald rice paddies stretching to infinity, flamboyant sunsets and the Balinese art of living. Selamat jalan — safe travels!