Kilroy x Kaja Travels

Day 1 - Arrive in Bali

Kaja's 6-day adventure started with an arrival transfer at Denpasar airport. It's always nice to have a friendly face waiting for you when you arrive somewhere new. And an arrival transfer means no hassle at the airport - meet your driver, settle into the car and enjoy the views as you're taken to your accommodation for the night. 

Kaja spent four nights at the Sri Aksata Ubud Resort, a sanctuary of serenity and sophistication in the village of Ubud. The resort has a beautiful view of the surrounding rice fields and river with a swimming pool you won't want to leave! It's only 5 minutes on foot to reach the Monkey Forest and Ubud Market.

Day 2 - Biking trip in North Ubud

After breakfast at the hotel and a morning pickup, you will be driven straight to your starting point in Tampaksiring. Once there you will be able to test out your bike, make any needed adjustments and quickly go through some safety instructions before starting the tour.

Along the route, you will enjoy an abundance of rice field views, a scared village temple, traditional Balinese compounds, 11th century temple that is used for specific ceremonies and deep meditation. You will be accompanied by guide the entire time who will not only make sure everything goes smoothly but also will give explanations of the places visited.

The tour will end at one of their homes where you will get to enjoy a traditional homemade lunch before being transferred back to the hotel for an afternoon at leisure. 

Day 3 - Spiritual tour of Ubud

Today you will see the spiritual sight of Bali in depth. The tour will start with creating an offering, called Canang in Bali. This offering will be brought to the temples to ask permission from the gods to enter the temple. The guide will explain about the offering and the way of making the prayer before you will take the holy bath to purify yourself.

At Gunung Kawi, you will see the beautiful rice fields and the carved façade dating back to the 11th century. They are called the Kings tombs, commemorating the Udayana Kingdom. The guide will lead you on small rice field paths surrounding the complex.

At Tirta Empul - the Spring Water Temple, your guide will take you around the temple with 14 Holy water spouts for purification. Here you will take part in a holy bath. 

Back to the Foundation, you will be served lunch in the Yayasan café, which is run by young people with special needs.

You'll have the services of a car and driver for 10 hours today and you can visit Alas Harum to enjoy a ride on the famous swing. Cameras at the ready! This popular spot is ideal for Insta posts. 

Day 4 - East Bali tour

Today you'll see some of the popular attractions of East Bali. 

Pura Lempuyang Luhur or Gate to Heaven a name that is now internationally recognisable is one of the oldest temples in Bali. People believe that it predates the majority of Hindu temples on the Island and is a spiritual gate of sorts. For anyone who wants to visit this revered temple be prepared to walk up 1,700 steps in order to reach its apex from where breathtaking views can be absorbed into memory forever.

Tenganan Pegringsingan lies in the east of Bali and is one of the original Bali Aga, communities that are famed for its preservation of traditional buildings and crafts. Two of its more notable features are its traditional geringsing tie dying style and the annual Perang Pandan (war dance) that happens around June/July annually.

Day 5 - Boat ride to Gili Trawangan

Today you will go from Ubud to Padangbai. On the way you will pass small craft villages, rice fields, and Balinese temples before going into the fishing village atmosphere of Padang Bai with its nice and quiet beach.

From the harbour, depart to Gili Trawangan by fast boat. When you arrive you can either walk to your hotel (depending on the distance) or take a horsecar (cidomo).

Kaja stayed at the boutique resort of Gili Amor, which is just a 5-minute stroll from the white sand beach of Gili Trawangan Island. 

Day 6 - Paddle boarding on Gili Trawangan

Today is the last day of touring arrangements with an experience you won't forget! After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a paddle boarding session on the peaceful waters surrounding Gili Trawangan. Follow wherever the wind takes you before returning back to the hotel for checkout. 

The rest of the day is at leisure. Alternatively, if you want to see more of the neighbouring islands, we can create a tailored package to include more of Indonesia with even more unforgettable experiences.