Ubud and Uluwatu
Description:
The program of this excursion to Bali allows you to combine an excursion to the cultural craft center of the island of Ubud, as well as an excursion to Uluwatu - one of the most picturesque temples of Bali, located right on a rocky cliff.
At 8.30 in the morning, a Russian-speaking guide will pick you up from the hotel and you will go to the Ubud district. First of all, you will visit the monkey forest, where families of nimble macaques live in the shade of tropical trees. Walking through the picturesque park, you can watch monkeys in their natural habitat, feed them bananas, take interesting photos and make videos.
The next destination will be a tropical plantation, where you will learn how to grow coffee, cocoa and other crops in Bali, see the technology of production of Luwak coffee - the most expensive coffee in the world. Here, on a plantation in the jungle, you will find a coffee break where you can taste different varieties of Balinese coffee and tea.
Next, we will go to one of the most picturesque waterfalls of the island of Bali – Tegenugan Waterfall. Here you can enjoy the coolness and stunning views of the secluded waterfall in the tropical jungle. Those who wish can swim.
Ubud is not without reason considered the cultural center of the island of Bali, because the famous dynasties of artisans and craftsmen live and work here. We will visit the villages of masters, where you can get acquainted with all the stages of the process of making wood, silver and gold, world-famous Balinese painting, making the famous Balinese Batik (manual painting on fabric using reserve compositions). From time immemorial, all the secrets of crafts have been passed down from father to son, and for many years one clan has specialized in only one craft.
Then we will go to the temple of Uluwatu (Pura Uluwatu), known for its unique location. It is located at the most southwestern point of the Bukit Peninsula. The temple of Uluvatu is located on the edge of a sheer cliff (about 100 m) above the raging ocean, and it offers an unforgettable view of the sea distance. Along the rocky coast, paths are arranged next to the temple, walking along which you can enjoy stunning views of a picturesque temple on a rock raging at the foot of the cliffs of the azure ocean, extending into the distance of the horizon line.
Next we will watch the famous Balinese fire dance Kechak. This spectacular dance is performed at sunset at the temple of Uluvatu. After completing the program, we will go to the hotel.