Depart from London Heathrow on an overnight flight in Economy Class with Singapore Airlines to Bali, landing into Denpasar, with a short transit in Singapore.  We are able to arrange flights for your tour, subject to availability.

Overnight: On board the plane

Once you’ve landed into Bali, you’ll be greeted and transferred with a private driver to your hotel ready to relax after the long journey. Your driver will hand you and relevant documentation for your trip and run through any information you need e.g. pick up times and things to pack for day trips.

Overnight: Mandapa, Ritz Carlton – Ubud  |   Meals:  –

The day will start with a pick up from your hotel then drive to Ubud Monkey Forest, a lush nature reserve and temple complex on the outskirts of Ubud. The forest is home to more than one hundred species of trees, a number of interesting temples and hundreds of macaque monkeys. Next is a visit to Tegalalang, renowned for its stunning terraced rice fields that are a testament to the traditional Balinese agricultural practices and here you’ll enjoy lunch in a local restaurant.

Continue to Gunung Kawi Sebatu, an ancient Hindu temple and sacred spring that is located 10km north of Ubud, surrounded by lush vegetation. Explore the intricate stone carvings and serene ponds, where locals come to bathe in the holy waters believed to have healing properties. You can also experience a ‘Melukat’ water blessing ceremony guided by a Hindu priest (at additional charge) and immerse yourself in this ritual.

Proceed to the village of Kintamani, the best spot, weather permitting, for views of Mount Batur, an active volcano which sits alongside Lake Batur. Enjoy a sip of hot coffee or tea served in a beautiful coffee shop overlooking the volcano before heading back to your accommodation for the rest of the day at leisure.

Overnight: Mandapa, Ritz Carlton – Ubud  |   Meals:  B, L

Enjoy a cookery class that offers an insightful introduction to the unique culinary heritage of Bali and the exotic ingredients it uses. The class starts with an early morning visit to the local vegetable and fish markets in order to select the freshest ingredients for your menu. Arrive at the class venue with full shopping baskets and enjoy a traditional Balinese breakfast of fruit and cakes made from rice and palm sugar. It’s then time to enter the kitchen to begin your masterclass, in which you will be guided through the techniques and flavours required to produce a range of mouth-watering dishes, before enjoying them.

This afternoon you’ll then experience the thrill of whitewater rafting on the Ayung River. The approximately two-hour long water adventure begins with a transfer to the start point followed by a safety and equipment briefing given by your expert instructor. It’s then headlong into the first set of thirty-three Class II & III rapids as you rush past untamed rainforest, towering gorges and magnificent rice paddy terraces. All the while your professionally trained and experienced guide will call out instructions and safely navigate you and the Avon-branded raft through torrents, tight turns and inclined rapids. Enjoy the picturesque scenery along the way and end the action-packed afternoon with a hot shower followed by some delicious food overlooking majestic mountains and rice paddy fields

Overnight: Mandapa, Ritz Carlton – Ubud  |   Meals:  B, L, D

This morning you’ll be checking out of your Ubud Hotel after a final breakfast and taking your private transfer back to Denpasar Airport for the next part of your amazing trip. Fly on a direct flight with Batik Air to Labuan Bajo reaching there around midday. Upon arrival you’ll be met and transferred to your breathtaking accommodation.

Overnight: Ta’aktana – Labuan Bajo |  Meals: B

Today’s journey starts with an early pickup from your hotel in Labuan Bajo and transfer to the harbour to cruise to Komodo Island, one of the best places to spot Komodo Dragons in their natural habitat. It is estimated that there are around 2,000 dragons on the island, as well as a wide variety of other wildlife such as wild boar, deer and buffalo. The island is also excellent for bird watching with cockatoos and gosong birds, among others.

Don’t be mistaken – the Komodo may look large and cumbersome, but they can run at speeds of up to 18 kilometres per hour. They are also good swimmers, and, when short of food, these prehistoric looking animals might even be to eating their young! Filled with deadly toxic saliva and venom, these fascinating creatures are not the kind of animal that you want to get too friendly with! The terrain on Komodo Island is mostly flat and the flora changes with the seasons, going from dry and dusty with thin vegetation, to lush and green with the scent of wild basil in the air during the wet season.

Head ashore to the most beautiful Pink Beach, which gets its name and color from crushed red coral blended with sugar-soft white sand. This pristine beach is perfect for a swim or snorkel in the many shades of turquoise waters, with the underwater scenery as beautiful and full of life as the one above it. Sit back, relax and admire the passing scenery as you proceed heading for Rinca Island. Disembark at Loh Buaya pier and walk on elevated wooden paths to the Komodo Information Centre, where you may spot more dragons hiding beneath your way. The dragons on Rinca are slightly smaller than those on Komodo, but just as formidable.

Hop on the back of your speedboat and return to Labuan Bajo and to your accommodation for the rest of the day at leisure.

Overnight: Ta’aktana – Labuan Bajo |  Meals: B, L

Enjoy a free day at leisure on Labuan Bajo at your beautiful property. Relax on the beach, take a treatment or two at the Spa, take a hike in the nearby stunning hills, visit the local Mirror Stone Cave, or simply take it easy and enjoy the views.

Overnight: Ta’aktana – Labuan Bajo |  Meals: B

Your time on the island of Labuan Bajo has come to an unfortunate end, but not to worry, you’re heading onwards to Sumba! After checking out of the hotel, you’ll be  transferred by private vehicle to Labuan Bajo Airport. You’ll be hoping on a flight with Batik Air back to Denpasar before transferring onto another flight with Wings Air over to Sumba, landing into Tambolaka. From here you’ll be taken the short distance to your accommodation via private vehicle.

Overnight: Nihi – Sumba  |  Meals: B, D

Spend 3 blissful days at this epic property on a Full Board basis with a daily replenished Mini Bar included too. During your stay you do a range of things as well as total relaxation including the NIHI Spa Safari, a totally unique Spa experience arriving by horseback, safari jeep or by sunrise trek, you can expect bottomless high end treatments in the most glorious of settings. There’s also scheduled Yoga and Meditation sessions included in your stay, or opt into other activities like watersports, swimming with horses, mountain biking, treks, cultural tours and cooking or mixology classes.

Overnight: Nihi – Sumba  |  Meals: B, L, D

This morning you’ll check out of your memorable stay on Sumba and with your private vehicle and driver you’ll travel back to Tambolaka Airport and fly to Denpasar using Wings Air. Arrive early afternoon and you’ll be transported to your hotel in Jimbaran for the final night of your trip. Soak up the impressive views, relaxing atmosphere and reflect on the most amazing trip on your final night in Indonesia.

Overnight: Four Seasons – Jimbaran  |  Meals: B

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast this morning before transferring back to Denpasar Airport by private transfer ready for your flight home. You’ll be flying with Singapore Airlines with a short stop in Singapore before reaching London (unless you’d prefer to elongate your trip and have a stop-over).