This experience will enable you to explore the best of Ubud in one day, from rice paddies, to ancient Hindu shrines including the intricately carved Goa Gajah, known locally as Elephant Cave, and Gunung Kawi, carved onto sheer rock faces. Explore Ubuds cultural arts and crafts scene at Puri Lukisan, and the village of Petulu, where traditional crafts are still made by hand. Visit the formal Royal palace ofPuri Saren Ubud, for a glimpse of the Royal lifestyle.
Your local guide will be with you you throughout, starting at the Puri Lukisan Museum, renound for its traditional colorful wayang style paintings unique to Bali. Exploring the former Royal palace of Puri Saren, where once the highest of Bali society gathered and entertained, and the last Balinese King reigned, with its stunningly intricate carved lintels and once gem encrusted vestiges.
A trip to any of Balis traditional markets, is always eye opening. On this trip you will explore one of Bali's oldest art markets. Here both traditional style handmade crafts are made before your eyes, as well as more contemporary art offerings and sculptures. Learn the art of haggling for a bargain with your guide, so you can take home a lasting memento and memories from your time in this part of the world.
Leaving the city and markets behind, we head out into the lush green countryside, passing rice fields on your way to Petulu Village. Be mesmerized by the lush terraced rice fields and vast flocks of Kokoan white herons, that frequent this side of the world to hatch their eggs, during the annual migration, before transferring back through breathtaking panoramic mountainside views to your hotel, where it will be time to say goodbye.