Bali and Flores: Jungle Swing, Komodo dragons and beaches

The time has come: you're fulfilling your long-awaited Bali dream! And what better time than now?! With your suitcase packed, sunglasses on and a big grin on your face, you board your plane and take off towards island paradise. You fly east overnight, bristling with excitement about all the adventures that await you over the next few days.

With your nose pressed to the window of the plane, you feverishly await your landing in Denpasar. Bali greets you from afar with a unique mosaic of white sand, green jungle and turquoise blue water.
Next stop: your accommodation, where you fall into your new bed overjoyed. You're finally here! You take a short breather, then head off to discover the natural world that surrounds you. 'Wow!' Ubud is colourful, hip and, with its seven temples and lush green nature, simply magical. Your imagination starts running wild as you consider all you want to do and experience here. And then a smile creeps across your face – you can hardly wait!

Your guide is already waiting for you at the hotel early in the morning because today, you have a lot ahead of you! First stop? The Pura Lempuyang Temple and its famous Gate of Heaven, which is perhaps Bali's most famous photo motif. You enjoy the view of Mount Agung, explore the sacred sites and shoot the perfect Insta pics. From there, you continue to the incredible Tirta Gangga water temple. When you arrive, you feel the magical atmosphere in the over one-hectare park replete with water basins, ponds, fountains and temples. And once you're done there, you're at the next highlight before you know it: the Tukad Cepung Waterfall, a glorious waterfall hidden in a cave. You head down the short stone staircase, and when you get to the bottom, you keep going the through the ankle-deep water until you reach its base. Afterwards, it's time to experience a green miracle. Next stop: the lush green rice terraces of Tegalalang, where the spectacular scenery consisting of typical stepped fields and palm trees leaves you speechless once again. And after marvelling at the incredible sight, you head off on a hiking trail through beautiful green nature until you make it to the grand finale: the famous Jungle Swing!

Mystical temples, lively alleys and next-level food – all this makes Ubud a truly enchanting Balinese highlight that you can't wait to fully experience today. Head to the city centre and start exploring from there. Let yourself drift through the colourful alleys filled with small shops and soak in the sights, scents and sounds. The amount of photo and art galleries, designer shops and stalls selling handicrafts and souvenirs is incredible! And interspersed amongst them all are always little cafés, restaurants and warungs with everything your foodie heart could desire. From trendy superfood bowls to traditional, simple cuisine, there's something for everyone. Up for a little monkey business? Of course you are! The Monkey Forest (optional, payable on site) lives up to its name and is home to over 600 macaques. Head into the mysterious jungle on your own and discover the little inhabitants among mystical trees, vines and free-hanging roots.