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The Cultural Peaks & Royal Palaces

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2026 2027

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The Ubud Palace, Tirta Gangga royal gardens, a superyacht to Uluwatu, the Kecak Fire Dance, and a candlelit Jimbaran seafood feast

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10 Days

Small Group

from $8,750 pp

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OverviewA sophisticated slow-paced itinerary focusing entirely on luxury fine dining, sacred temple architecture, royal palaces, and elite clifftop estates. Designed for clients who want to experience Bali's deepest cultural heritage without adventure activities. This circuit highlights the 16th-century stone courtyard architecture of Ubud Palace, the iconic floating temple of Pura Ulun Danu Beratan, the royal water gardens of Tirta Gangga, and the ancient Uluwatu Temple perched on a 70-metre cliff edge. A private luxury superyacht delivers guests to the Uluwatu Peninsula for the dramatic Kecak Fire Dance at sunset, followed by a candle-lit seafood bonfire dinner on Jimbaran Bay sand.

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Ubud Palace private historian tour: 16th-century stone pavilions still housing the Ubud royal family

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Tirta Empul sacred water temples: locals engaged in purification rituals in crystal-clear stone pools for over a thousand years

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Pura Ulun Danu Beratan: the iconic floating temple with multi-tiered meru shrines reflected perfectly in the glassy volcanic lake

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Tirta Gangga Royal Water Palace: majestic stone bridges, stepping stones, and giant koi ponds built by the King of Karangasem in 1946

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Private superyacht charter south to the Bukit Peninsula with Uluwatu Temple on its 70-metre cliff visible from the ocean

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Kecak Fire Dance in the clifftop temple amphitheatre: chanting voices and flames against the setting sun over the Indian Ocean

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Jimbaran Bay private candle-lit seafood bonfire dinner right on the sand with the sound of the Indian Ocean waves

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Master Balinese sandstone sculptor private workshop and traditional gamelan music performance in a garden courtyard

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Why Choose the Cultural Peaks & Royal Palaces Circuit

Ubud Palace private historian tour: the finest guided introduction to Balinese royal architectural heritage available

Private superyacht charter to Uluwatu: arriving at the clifftop temple from the ocean is a completely unique experience

Kecak Fire Dance at the clifftop amphitheatre: Bali's most celebrated performing arts tradition at the perfect clifftop setting

Jimbaran Bay candle-lit seafood bonfire feast: the most romantic outdoor dining experience in Bali

Tirta Empul sacred springs: observing centuries-old water purification rituals at one of Bali's most spiritual sites

Sandstone sculptor private workshop: watching master artisans transform volcanic paras stone into temple guardians

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Bali, Indonesia

Ubud · Bedugul · Sidemen · Karangasem · Uluwatu

Day by Day

Your Itinerary

Ubud

Day 1 | Arrival in Bali — The Royal Ridge

VIP tarmac greeting at Ngurah Rai International Airport. Private luxury SUV to Kuwarasan A Pramana Resort — premium architectural suites built to mirror Balinese royal pavilions with stunning jungle canopy views and the peaceful sound of the river below. Early arrivals enjoy a private guided tour of Ubud: art galleries, traditional markets, and the sacred Monkey Forest. Welcome dinner at the resort.

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Dinner

Day 2 | Ubud Palace, Tirta Empul Sacred Springs & Stone Architecture

Private historian leads exploration of the 16th-century stone courtyard architecture of the Ubud Palace — elegant pavilions, intricate stone carvings, and beautiful gardens. Still the official residence of the Ubud royal family. Afternoon: the sacred water temples of Tirta Empul where locals engage in purification rituals inside crystal-clear stone pools — a practice carried out for over a thousand years. The spiritual significance and temple history explained.

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Breakfast, Dinner

Day 3 | Cretya Ubud Carved Canyons & Omma Ubud Canyon Sundowner

Exploring the dramatic terraced stone architecture and ancient irrigation channels of Cretya Ubud with swimming in multi-tiered infinity pools overlooking the Ayung River gorge. The UNESCO World Heritage Subak system explained by your guide. Premium vintage wines on a private stone platform at Omma Ubud, watching the sunset turn the surrounding river canyon deep orange — a perfect elevated sundowner.

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Breakfast, Dinner

North Bali

Day 4 | Floating Lake Temple & Sekumpul Hanging Restaurant Brunch

Drive into the volcanic mountains of Bedugul to view Pura Ulun Danu Beratan — the iconic temple appearing to float perfectly on the glassy surface of Lake Beratan. Multi-tiered meru shrines reflected in calm waters surrounded by lush green mountains. The temple's significance as a water temple dedicated to the lake goddess explained. A lavish champagne brunch on the wooden overlook of the Sekumpul Hanging Restaurant & Bar. Check-in at Munduk Cabins Luxury Resort.

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Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Sidemen

Day 5 | Hideout Flow — Bamboo Architectural Design Tour

Scenic drive to East Bali to check into Hideout Flow — an architectural design marvel built entirely of bent bamboo using traditional artisanal diagonal cuts. Private tour of the villa's design: traditional bamboo construction techniques and sustainable architecture. Stunning views of the rushing river below, the unique organic curves, and the peaceful rural Sidemen valley atmosphere. The majestic Mount Agung volcano rising in the distance.

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Breakfast, Dinner

Day 6 | Tirta Gangga Royal Water Gardens & Ujung Ocean Palace

Exploring the majestic stone bridges, stepping stones, and giant koi ponds of the Tirta Gangga Royal Water Palace — intricate stone carvings, lush tropical plants, and crystal-clear flowing pools. The palace history: built in 1946 by the King of Karangasem. Afternoon: the grand sandstone pavilions of Ujung Water Palace on the coast with panoramic ocean views from its hilltop location, elegant pavilions, and reflecting pools.

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Breakfast, Dinner

Uluwatu

Day 7 | Superyacht Charter to Uluwatu — Clifftop Arrival

Private luxury superyacht charter sailing south to the Bukit Peninsula. Looking up from the ocean to view the ancient Uluwatu Temple perched precariously on a sheer 70-metre cliff edge with waves crashing against the rocks below. Check-in at Alila Villas Uluwatu — ultra-luxurious clifftop resort with stunning Indian Ocean views and sleek modern design with infinity pool overlooking the cliffs.

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Breakfast, Dinner

Day 8 | Kecak Fire Dance Sunset & Jimbaran Bay Candle-Lit Feast

Clifftop temple amphitheatre for the dramatic rhythmic Kecak Fire Dance — the mesmerising performance with chorus of chanting voices and flickering flames set against the stunning backdrop of the setting sun over the ocean, telling the story of the Ramayana epic. The day culminates in a private candle-lit seafood bonfire dinner right on the sand at Jimbaran Bay, warmed by a roaring central bonfire pit with the sound of the Indian Ocean waves.

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Breakfast, Dinner

Day 9 | Exclusive Balinese Sandstone Sculptor Tour & Gamelan Music

Travel to an exclusive artisan workshop interacting privately with indigenous master stone sculptors. The deep history of hand-chiselling traditional temple guardians from volcanic paras stone — passed down through generations. Watching skilled artisans transform rough stone into intricate deities, mythical creatures, and temple guardians. Private performance of oral storytelling and traditional gamelan music inside a private garden courtyard. Farewell multi-course dinner at Alila Villas Uluwatu.

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Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 10 | Return to Denpasar & Complementary Spa Day

Relaxed luxury breakfast looking out over the Indian Ocean cliff edge. Smooth chauffeur transfer back to Denpasar. Complementary spa session at your city hotel. Private guided tour of Denpasar or Ubud if missed on Day 1. International departure the following day.

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Breakfast

Want to adjust the pace, swap a lodge, or extend this journey?

We are here for that. Every Finders & Keepers Safaris itinerary is a starting point, not a fixed departure — the pace, the lodges, the length, the dates and the party travelling can all be reshaped around you. Tell us what you would change and a specialist will rebuild the journey and price it honestly, before you commit to anything.

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Your Accommodation

Four Exceptional Properties Across Bali's Cultural Heartlands

NIGHTS 1–3

Ubud · Nights 1–3

Kuwarasan A Pramana Resort

★★★★★ — Luxury royal pavilion-style villas in the lush Ubud jungle

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NIGHT 4

North Bali · Night 4

Munduk Cabins Luxury Resort

★★★★★ — High-altitude mountain retreat near the iconic floating temple of Bedugul

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NIGHTS 5–6

Sidemen · Nights 5–6

Hideout Flow (Exclusive Use)

★★★★★ — Bent bamboo architectural masterpiece on a rushing volcanic river in the Sidemen valley

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NIGHTS 7–9

Uluwatu · Nights 7–9

Alila Villas Uluwatu

★★★★★ — Ultra-luxury clifftop resort with sleek modern design and infinity pool above the Indian Ocean

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Why This Journey

What sets this journey apart

Bali’s royal and sacred side: palaces, water temples and a clifftop Kecak dance, with a private superyacht transfer to the south.

Palaces and sacred water

A private historian tour of Ubud Palace, whose 16th-century pavilions still house the royal family, then the purification pools of Tirta Empul and the royal water palace of Tirta Gangga.

A floating temple and bamboo design

Pura Ulun Danu Beratan’s multi-tiered shrines reflected in a volcanic lake, and an architectural tour of the handcrafted bamboo villa at Hideout Flow.

By superyacht to Uluwatu

A private superyacht to the Bukit Peninsula with Uluwatu Temple on its 70-metre cliff in view, a Kecak Fire Dance at sunset, and a candlelit dinner on Jimbaran Bay.

Best ValueJan – MayWet season easing into dry

Peak SeasonMay – SepPeak dry season, ideal conditions

Shoulder SeasonSep – DecDry season tapering into the first rains

Best forCulture loversCouplesFirst Bali trips

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Inclusions & Pricing

Deposit Offer

Hold 2027 for half the usual deposit

Confirm any 2027 departure with a 15% deposit instead of the usual 30%, booked before 31 December 2026.

Your balance is not due until 60 days before departure.
The reduced deposit holds your camps, permits and internal flights at today’s rates, so a mid-year price movement does not reach you.
Applies to new 2027 bookings only and cannot be combined with a group discount on the same booking.

Solo Travellers

30% off the single supplement

Travelling on your own? We cut the single traveller supplement by 30% across selected 2027 departures.

The supplement covers the sole-occupancy cost a camp charges when a room sleeps one rather than two.
Available on selected camps and dates — your specialist will tell you which of your nights qualify before you commit.
Nothing changes about the journey itself: same guide, same vehicle, same rooms.

Group Offer

Bring three, the fourth travels free

Book four guests on a 2027 group departure and the fourth guest’s safari cost is on us.

The waiver covers the land portion — camps, meals, guiding and game drives.
International flights, visas, gorilla and chimpanzee permits and personal spending are excluded, as those are paid to third parties per head.
All four guests must travel on the same departure date and book together.

What's Included

✓VIP meet and greet at Ngurah Rai International Airport
✓All private luxury SUV chauffeur transfers throughout
✓Luxury villa and resort accommodation throughout
✓All meals as specified — breakfast, lunch and dinner
✓All private guided tours and activities listed
✓All entrance fees and permits
✓Seaplane or speedboat charters where specified
✓Complementary spa session on final day
✓Private guide throughout
✓Ubud Palace private historian tour
✓Tirta Empul sacred water temple visit
✓Pura Ulun Danu Beratan floating temple visit
✓Champagne brunch at Sekumpul Hanging Restaurant
✓Tirta Gangga Royal Water Palace visit
✓Ujung Water Palace coastal visit
✓Private luxury superyacht charter to Uluwatu
✓Kecak Fire Dance sunset viewing at clifftop amphitheatre
✓Jimbaran Bay private candle-lit seafood bonfire dinner
✓Master sandstone sculptor private workshop tour
✓Traditional gamelan music private performance
✓Travel insurance facilitated on your behalf (adjusted in your quote if you are already covered)

What's Not Included

✗International flights to/from Bali
✗Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
✗Personal shopping and souvenirs
✗Premium alcohol beyond inclusions
✗Optional activities not listed
✗Tips and gratuities
✗Indonesia visa on arrival fee (USD 35 for most nationalities)

Package Pricing

Per Person Sharing$9,500

Single Traveller SupplementOn Request

ⓘ Price per person based on two guests sharing. All accommodation, meals, superyacht charter, and activities included. International flights to Bali not included.

2027 Season Pricing

The same unforgettable journey, priced by season.

Jan – May Best ValueWet season easing into dry

$8,750

May – Sep Peak SeasonPeak dry season, ideal conditions

$10,900

Sep – Dec Shoulder SeasonDry season tapering into the first rains

$9,500

Flexible Payment Plan

Reserve today with a low early deposit to lock in your 2027 dates and pricing.

Spread the rest across convenient instalments, at a pace that suits you.

Final balance due one month before departure — nothing more to pay once you fly.

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Journey Details

Travel Kit

Duffel, sun hat, rain shell and day pack

Your duffel — A soft-sided Finders & Keepers Safaris duffel, sized for domestic flights and easier than a hard case on train platforms, ferry jetties and old-town lanes.
What is inside it — A wide-brim sun hat, a lightweight packable rain shell for tropical downpours, and a foldable day pack for temple mornings and market afternoons.
Yours to keep — The bag and everything in it is a gift, not a loan.
Packing around it — Slip-on shoes save time at temples, where you remove them repeatedly, and one set of clothing covering shoulders and knees is essential for religious sites.

Note

Popular sites are best visited early

Iconic spots such as rice terraces and temple complexes are significantly quieter — and cooler — before mid-morning. Your guide will recommend early starts where it makes a meaningful difference.

Early starts — The best of this journey happens at dawn — before the heat, the crowds and the haze. Your guide will confirm what time you will be collected from your hotel.
Tailoring this journey — If you would like this package with more or fewer days, arranged for a group, a family or a solo traveller, or with add-ons, reach out and we will tailor it for you.
Route changes — Your guide or driver may alter the route in certain circumstances, but every destination set out in the itinerary will be covered.

Documents

Visa on arrival for most nationalities

Passport — Valid for at least six months beyond your arrival date, with at least one blank page.
Visa on Arrival — UK, EU, US, Canadian, Australian and most other visitors need a Visa on Arrival for 30 days, extendable once. Take the e-VOA online before you fly to bypass the payment queue at Ngurah Rai.
Customs declaration — The All Indonesia electronic customs declaration must be filed within two days of arrival. The QR code is scanned as you leave baggage reclaim.
Bali tourist levy — Bali charges every foreign visitor a one-off levy of IDR 150,000, paid online through the Love Bali portal before arrival. Keep the voucher — it is spot-checked at temples and attractions.
We handle the paperwork — We complete and submit your visa, eVisa or travel-authorisation applications on your behalf. You supply the documents once; we do the filing, track the approval and hold the confirmations for you.
Where you must appear in person — A few consulates insist on biometrics or a short interview that nobody can sit on your behalf — China requires fingerprinting for some nationalities, as do European and United States visas. We still prepare the entire file; we simply book you a single appointment and brief you beforehand so one visit settles it.
Before you travel — Entry rules change frequently and without much notice. Your specialist confirms the current requirements for every passport in your party at the time of booking, and checks them again before you fly.

Guaranteed Departures

Private, tailor-made departures on your dates, or join a small group

Once confirmed, you travel — When your departure date is confirmed, it is guaranteed. We do not cancel, merge or reschedule a confirmed departure for commercial reasons, however the final numbers fall.
What confirms a departure — A departure becomes confirmed once the agreed number of travellers has been reached and paid for in line with the agreed payment schedule. Places held without payment do not count towards it.
If the minimum is not reached — Where a group departure has not reached its agreed numbers, we tell you early rather than late, and you choose: move to the next available date, continue at a revised small-group rate, or take a full refund of everything you have paid.
Solo journeys — Solo and tailor-made itineraries carry no group minimum at all. Your dates are confirmed the moment your deposit is received.

A deposit of 30% is required to confirm your booking, with the balance due 60 days before departure. All itineraries can be tailored — extend a stay, add a destination, or adjust the pace to suit you. Comprehensive travel insurance covering trip cancellation, medical evacuation and personal effects is required for all guests. Your dedicated specialist remains on call throughout your journey for any changes or assistance you need.

What to pack — Light layers and slip-on shoes, which you will take off repeatedly at temples, shrines and traditional inns. Shoulders and knees must be covered to enter most religious sites, so pack at least one modest set you can throw on. A light rain shell handles the tropical downpours, and the highlands and northern cities run far cooler than the coast — bring a proper warm layer if your route climbs.