Spend an evening inland in Ubud, Bali's artistic heart. There's time to browse around the art galleries and craft shops and have dinner at one of the restaurants before watching one of the cultural performances listed on this page (dinner is not included).

Legong Dance: a selection of 5 or 6 short dances, usually including the dramatic Baris warrior dance. (Ubud & Peliatan dance troupes are particularly renowned for these dances).
Performances every Monday and Saturday.

Ramayana Ballet: a classical dance reenacting part of the Indian Ramayana epic. Performances every Tuesday.

Wayang Kulit: Shadow Puppet Show at Oka Kartini's. The Dalang puppeteer usually portrays the Indian epics over 8 to 10 hours, but this hour-long performance shows you the delights. Performances every Sunday and Wednesday.

This coach tour takes you to Besakih Temple at the foot of Mount Agung, through rice box terraces and on to Bali's scenic east coast. First stop is Kerta Gosa, the Hall of Justice, in Klungkung which dates from the 18th century. Interesting classical paintings can be viewed on the ceiling, portraying visions of heaven and hell. Continue up into the mountains, stopping to admire the view from Bukit Jambul over rice terraces with the sea glistening in the distance.

Then it's on to Besakih Temple, almost 1.000 m above sea level. Besakih is the 'Mother Temple' of Bali and probably originated as a prehistoric sanctuary where offerings were made to the god of Mount Agung. The complex houses 30 temples, made up of 7 levels of terraces in the mountainside. A stop is made for lunch (not included) at Bukit Jambul.

Back at sea level, visit Tenganan - one of the original Bali 'Aga' villages where traditions have changed little over the centuries. Drive through the beach resort of Candi Dasa to Kusamba fishing village where fishing and salt panning are still the villagers' main livelihood. See the black sand beaches and look out for colorfully painted outrigger canoes. Your final stop is at eerie GAO Lawah (Bat Cave) where the walls of the cave literally vibrate with thousands of bats. The cave is considered to be holly, with shrines and a temple protecting the entrance.

With your own private guide spend an evening inland in Ubud, Bali's artistic heart. There's time to browse around the art galleries and craft shops and have dinner at one of the restaurants before watching one of the cultural performances listed on this page (dinner is not included).

Legong Dance: a selection of 5 or 6 short dances, usually including the dramatic Baris warrior dance. (Ubud & Peliatan dance troupes are particularly renowned for these dances). Performances every Monday and Saturday.

Ramayana Ballet: a classical dance reenacting part of the Indian Ramayana epic. Performances every Tuesday.

Wayang Kulit: Shadow Puppet Show at Oka Kartini's. The Dalang puppeteer usually portrays the Indian epics over 8 to 10 hours, but this hour-long performance shows you the delights. Performances every Sunday and Wednesday.