Bali Island Escape: Temples, Rice Terraces & Beaches

It was really a nice trip

Wayan made this trip. He knew every temple priest and warung owner, and the Batur sunrise was worth every step of the early climb. Hotels were gorgeous and the group never felt big.

As a solo traveler I loved the mix of group days and free time. Snorkelling at Nusa Penida was the highlight. Four mantas glided right beneath us. Everything ran like clockwork.

Our two teenagers still talk about the Kecak dance and the cooking class. The pace suited all of us. My only wish is one more beach day at the end, which we've already booked for next year.

Four of us booked together and it was the easiest holiday we have ever planned. Tegallalang at golden hour, the water temple on the lake and a long lunch overlooking the jungle. Daniel handled every detail.

The Mount Batur trek is tough in the dark but the sunrise over the clouds, with Agung on the horizon, is something we will never forget. Breakfast cooked in volcanic steam at the top was a lovely touch.

A well-paced week with a good mix of temples, nature and time to relax. The Ubud hotel was beautiful. The drive to the waterfalls was long, but our driver made it fun with stories about village life.

We finished with the Kecak dance on the cliffs at Uluwatu and seafood on the sand at Jimbaran. Small group, friendly people and not a single wasted hour. Highly recommended.

Even in the rainy season the trip worked perfectly: the guides moved our snorkelling day to the clearest morning. Warm, thoughtful people and hotels with real character.