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Spirit of Bali This itinerary focuses on the rituals and spiritual aspects of Balinese life. Day 1 Transfer from the airport to your Ubud area hotel. Five nights accommodations. Day 2 Today's full day excursion includes a performance of the Barong & Kris dance and visits to Kintamani and the temples of Bangli. Day 3 In the morning attend a mask-making workshop to learn about the character, spirit and function of the mask. You'll also have an opportunity to carve your own block of wood. Then visit a dukun (Balinese healer or medicine man) to discuss healing by traditional medicines and magical drawings. You'll also have a lesson on how to make a temple offering. In the evening attend a performance of the primitive Kecak dance. Day 4 Dress in traditional Balinese clothing and visit the mountain temple at Batukaru, bringing the temple offering you made yesterday. Discuss Hindu traditions and culture with the temple priest. Then visit a mountain village where you'll see a demonstration, have a short lesson, and participate in playing the instruments of the village gamelan orchestra. You'll also have a Balinese dance lesson. Day 5 Wearing traditional Balinese clothes visit the holy spring temple Tirta Empul at Tampaksiring for a personal purification. Also visit the Elephant Cave temple. In the late afternoon, visit Petulu to see the white herons return to roost. Then attend an evening performance of the Legong dance. Day 6 Transfer to the airport, or extend your stay in Bali. Prices, including daily American breakfast:
Moderate = Standard room at Ulun Ubud Other hotels or hotel categories may be substituted; prices will be adjusted accordingly. Other Sample Itineraries: Bali in Depth with Lombok & Yogyakarta »
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