A Taste Of Bali Ladies Tour
A nine day holiday to embrace the unique Balinese culture and traditions, with sightseeing, free time, and fun activities .
Why we love this tour and why you should too!!
At StoryScape Travel, we believe the best travel experiences often happen when you step away from the obvious tourist trail.
We also love supporting family-run restaurants, local cooking schools, artisans and small businesses wherever possible.
You might enjoy a meal at a family-run restaurant, learn the secrets of Balinese cooking, visit traditional workshops or discover fascinating local traditions such as the dying art of traditional salt making.
All local tours, excursions, transportation, and guiding services are provided by our Indonesian tourism partners, allowing you to enjoy the destination through the knowledge and experience of those who know Bali best.
Throughout the trip, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with fellow travellers, share stories, laugh together and create lasting friendships.
This ladies-only tour combines Bali’s diverse landscapes, culture, food and experiences with plenty of time to relax and enjoy the island at your own pace.
Whether you’re looking for adventure, laughter, relaxation, cultural experiences or simply some time away, ourย Taste of Bali is designed to give you a wonderful taste of this enchanting island, without having to navigate it all on your own.
Review by Vidette-Sigrid Roux
I travel a lot, and this Taste of Bali tour was honestly one of my most memorable trips so far. Nita from Story Scape Travel curated a beautifully balanced itinerary that let us experience Bali properly, not just tick boxes.
The journey flowed perfectly from the buzz of Seminyak and Legian, to the spiritual and cultural heart of Ubud, and ended off with relaxed beach time in Sanur. Highlights included visiting local silver and batik workshops, a Balinese purification ceremony (Melukat) at Beji Griya Waterfall, the iconic Alas Harum swing, a hands-on Balinese cooking class, temples like Goa Lawah, and plenty of time to explore markets, cafรฉs, beaches and sunsets. There was always a good balance between organised activities and free time, which made the trip feel effortless and never rushed.
StoryScape works with trusted local drivers, guides and venues, which makes you feel safe and well looked after at all times.On top of that, she is warm, friendly and genuinely bubbly, the kind of person who makes a group of strangers feel comfortable very quickly.
This was my second tour with Nita, and it definitely will not be my last. I can recommend her without hesitation if you want a well-planned, authentic and enjoyable Bali experience.
Fast Facts
Duration: 9 Days
Group Size: Max 10
Destination: Bali, Indonesia, accommodation in Seminyak area,ย Sanur, and Ubud.
Includes:
Accommodation: Comfortable, air-conditioned accommodation with swimming pools.
Meals: 8 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 1 local Warung-style dinner.
Excursions & Activities: All excursions and activities as specified in the itinerary.
Local Transport: Comfortable transportation and driver for scheduled excursions and activities with our localย Bali drivers
Local Tour Services: English-speaking local guides and drivers where applicable, provided by our Indonesian tourism partners.
Excludes
Internationalย flights
Travel insurance/Visa /Indonesian tourism tax
All beverages unless specifically stated
Tips and gratuities for the guides and drivers
Personal expenses
Arrival and departure transfers
Anything not specifically mentioned under Includes or in the itinerary
Day 1
Arrive at Ngurah Rai Airport DenPasar Bali
- Arrive at Ngurah Rai International Airport in Denpasar and make your way to Sanur.
- Airport transfers are at your own cost and can be arranged independently in advance or taken from the readily available airport transport services.
- Check into our comfortable hotel in Sanur and settle in.
- Spend the afternoon at your leisure. Take a stroll along the beach, explore the neighbourhood or simply relax around the hotel and enjoy Bali’s laid-back atmosphere.
- For those who would like to explore the local area or stock up on essentials, there are supermarkets, shops and cafรฉs within easy reach.
- In the evening, we’ll get together for our first dinner in Bali, celebrating the start of our adventure with a cocktail, mocktail or perhaps a refreshing Bintang or two!
- After dinner, enjoy a free evening to explore the local markets, discover some live music or simply relax at the hotel if jet lag has caught up with you.
- For anyone who would like to dine together later in the evening, restaurant recommendations will be provided.
Sanur Accommodation / Meals at your own expense
Day 2
Relax, Explore & Eat Like a Local
- Enjoy breakfast at your leisure.
- Suggested Activity: Take a leisurely bicycle ride along the picturesque Sanur Beach Strip. This is one of our favourite ways to experience Sanur. Don’t worry about fitness levels; the terrain is flat, and the focus is simply on having fun and enjoying the beautiful surroundings.
- Take a refreshing dip in the ocean, enjoy a fresh coconut or a cold Bintang, and stop along the way for plenty of memorable photos. The beautiful Sanur coastline offers something for everyone, with a wonderful selection of cafรฉs, restaurants, markets and beachfront spots to discover.
- Alternatively, book a day pass at one of the beachfront hotels and spend the day relaxing beside the pool or enjoying the beach.
- This is also the perfect opportunity to treat yourself to a Balinese massage, browse the shops or visit the stunning Icon Mall overlooking the beachfront.
- In the early evening, we’ll head out to explore a traditional local food market (warung), popular with both locals and visitors. This is your chance to sample authentic Balinese dishes and experience the relaxed atmosphere of local dining.
- After dinner, the evening is yours to enjoy. Return to the hotel for a relaxing night, or head out for drinks, dancing and live music for those who feel like keeping the evening going.
ย ย Sanur accommodation. Included / Breakfast
Day 3
Travel to Ubud Via the East Coast
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- 8:00 am: Check out of your Sanur accommodation. Please settle any outstanding bills and ask the hotel reception for assistance with your luggage if required.
- Meet Putu, your local driver, and depart to Ubud with your luggage via the East Coast
- Visit Goa Lawah Bat Cave Temple, one of Bali’s important temples and one of the island’s nine directional temples. The temple is believed to protect Bali from negative influences coming from the ocean.
- Along the way, stop at a small traditional salt-making stall and discover the fascinating process behind this age-old craft. Traditional salt making is becoming a dying art, with the practice increasingly maintained by the older generation.
- Continue east to the Monkey Bar, where we’ll enjoy lunch, relax and have some time to take a refreshing swim in the infinity pool.
- After lunch, continue your journey towards Ubud. Sit back, relax and enjoy the changing scenery along the way, perhaps with a good book for company.
- Arrive in Ubud and check into your accommodation.
- After settling in, enjoy some free time to explore the vibrant streets of Ubud, famous for its bustling markets, artistic atmosphere, galleries, cafรฉs and lush surroundings.
- Dinner is at your own leisure, giving you the freedom to choose from Ubud’s fantastic selection of restaurants
ย ย ย ย Ubud Accommodation / Breakfastย
Day 4
Swings and Purification Ceremony
- Enjoy breakfast at 7:30 am.
- 8:00 am: Meet your local driver and depart for the day’s experiences.
- Experience the Alas Harum Swing, one of Bali’s most popular attractions and one of our favourite experiences. Enjoy one swing session included in your package. Outfit rental is optional and at your own expense.
- Continue to Beji Griya Waterfall for a traditional Balinese purification ceremony known as Melukat.
- Melukat is an important spiritual and cultural tradition in Bali, involving a series of rituals centred around purification of the body, mind and soul. This is a beautiful opportunity to experience and learn about an important part of Balinese culture.
- If time allows, enjoy lunch at the beautiful Taman Dedari Restaurant. If the timing doesn’t work, lunch will be enjoyed at another local restaurant near your accommodation or at the hotel, at your own expense.
- Return to your accommodation and enjoy some well-earned downtime.
- Free evening to relax, explore Ubud, enjoy a massage, browse the markets or choose from the many restaurants and cafรฉs nearby.
ย ย ย Ubud Accommodation / Breakfast
Day 5
Explore Ubud and experience an Indonesian Cooking Class
- Enjoy breakfast at your own leisure.
- Suggested activity: For those who would like to explore another of Ubud’s fascinating temples, you can take a taxi to Goa Gajah (Elephant Cave). Entrance fees and transport are at your own expense.
- Enjoy a relaxed morning in Ubud before getting ready for your afternoon cooking experience.
- 2:00 pm: Head to Ketut’s Cooking Class, a wonderful family-run Balinese business where you’ll get a genuine taste of local food, family traditions and Balinese hospitality.
- Get hands-on in the kitchen as you learn how to prepare a selection of traditional dishes, from fragrant curries and Nasi Goreng to a delicious Balinese banana dessert.
- Sit down and enjoy the meal you’ve prepared together, a late lunch and a wonderful way to experience Bali through its food and flavours.
- Return to your hotel at approximately 6:00 pm.
- Free evening to relax, explore Ubud or enjoy dinner at one of the many restaurants nearby.
Ubud Accommodation / Breakfast and Late Lunch
Day 6
Free Day in Ubud
- Enjoy breakfast at your own leisure.
- Today is a free day to explore Ubud at your own pace. Hire a scooter taxi, explore the colourful streets and nearby villages, visit the Ubud Market and Royal Palace, enjoy a yoga class, browse the boutiques and galleries, or simply find a lovely cafรฉ and watch the world go by.
- Ubud is a vibrant melting pot of Balinese culture, art, food and everyday life. It’s the kind of place where getting a little lost can sometimes be part of the fun!
- Dewi and Putu can arrange additional private day tours or activities directly with you.ย
- ย Any additional tours and transport are at your own cost.
- The rest of the evening is yours to enjoy.
Ubud Accommodation / Breakfast
Day 7
Shopping and back to the beach
- Enjoy an early breakfast and prepare for check-out. Please arrange any luggage assistance you may require with the hotel reception.
- 8:00 am: Meet your local driver, Putu, and depart to Legian with your luggage.
- Visit a Balinese silver jewellery workshop and discover the incredible craftsmanship behind the intricate designs. Walk through the workshop and see local artisans creating beautiful jewellery by hand, offering a fascinating insight into this traditional Balinese craft.
- Continue to Krisna Bali Souvenir Centre, a large fixed-price shopping centre offering a wide variety of jewellery, crafts, clothing, bags, souvenirs, snacks and local food.
- Visit Phalam Batik & Souvenirs, where you’ll have the opportunity to see how traditional Balinese batik is created using wax and hand-painted designs on fabrics such as silk and satin. There will also be an opportunity to browse and purchase locally made products.
- Stop for lunch at a local restaurant.
- Continue to Legian and check into your hotel.
- Stroll through the lively streets, browse local shops and cafรฉs, or head to the beach and watch the sunset.
- Dinner is at your own leisure, with plenty of restaurants nearby offering everything from traditional Balinese cuisine to international favourites.
Legian Accommodation / Breakfastย
Day 8
Fun and Free day
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- Enjoy breakfast at your own pace.
- Today is a free day to explore Southern Bali at your leisure.
- Suggested activity: Join an optional day tour to the GWK Cultural Park and Uluwatu Temple. GWK is a wonderful opportunity to discover more about Balinese culture and heritage, with impressive cultural performances, a large souvenir shop and the opportunity to dress in traditional Balinese outfits for some memorable photographs.ย Continue to Uluwatu Temple, dramatically perched on the cliffs overlooking the Indian Ocean.
- The optional tour can be arranged directly with Putu, your local driver. The cost will be shared among those who choose to participate, and the tour is at your own expense.
- Prefer a slower day? Treat yourself to a massage, relax beside the pool or spend some time on the beach.
- For some last-minute shopping, take a taxi to the Krisna fixed-price shopping centre, with a wide range of souvenirs, clothing, snacks and gifts.
- Spend the day shopping, exploring, dining or simply enjoying some well-deserved downtime.
- In the evening, enjoy the sunset and perhaps meet up with fellow travellers for sundowners at one of the nearby beach restaurants.
Legian Accommodation / Breakfast included
Day 9
- Breakfast at own leisure
- Free morning
- Check Out the room at 12.00.
- End of tour with everyone departing to their next destination or the airport.
- Legian Accommodation / Breakfast included
Reviews
Testimonial by Heather Groves
I had an unforgettable time exploring the Island of the Gods with StoryScape Travel in Bali!
The stunning hotels we stayed in were so glamorous that we felt like celebrities. We were living our best lives with infinity pools overlooking the ocean, gourmet cuisine that made our taste buds sing, and plush bedding that made us feel like we were sleeping on clouds.
The sightseeing was incredible. From the iconic rice paddies, with the famous big swing, that were so picturesque they could have been straight off a postcard, to the beautiful temples that were so serene they made you feel at peace with the world. We hiked down to incredible waterfalls where we could swim, took tons of photos and selfies, and created memories we’ll treasure for years to come.
And then there was the amazing itinerary. I can only imagine the amount of thought and planning that went into creating our Bali trip and making it such a once-in-a-lifetime experience. We were given the opportunity to do things we never imagined we’d ever try. We met local people, learned about their culture and traditions, and had plenty of time to relax and simply take in the beauty around us.
Last but certainly not least, our fabulous local guides. . Our Balinese guides were incredibly knowledgeable about Bali’s history, culture and traditions. They made us laugh and feel as though we were travelling with friends.ย
A great travel experience is made even better by wonderful people, and the local guides we travelled with certainly made a difference.
All in all, it was such a fabulous trip and worth every cent (Rand) we spent. It was also such good value for money, especially with the favourable exchange rate.
I can’t wait to do another tour with StoryScape Travel and Nita! ๐๐ด
Reviews
Testimonial By Merril Stainton
A Review from One of Our Bali Travellers
Dearest Nita,
Where do I begin? I can only describe my recent trip to Bali as nothing short of magical.
The Balinese people are the kindest, most loving and humble people, always striving to please at every level. I have truly experienced a whole different kind of humanity through these extraordinary people.
The food was outstanding. The preparation, care and love that goes into every meal is tangible. Every meal was beautifully presented, and you could taste the different spices and flavours as we travelled through the different regions.
The places we visited just kept getting better. Not only were the views and attractions spectacular, but there were many moments when my heart simply felt the beauty of Bali. I often had to catch my breath at its magnificence. There is no doubt that I have brought a piece of Bali home with me and left a piece of my heart in beautiful Bali.
The hotels chosen were perfect. We were certainly treated like royalty at every hotel we stayed in. I must congratulate everyone involved for the research and planning that made Bali far more than I ever expected.
The local guides and drivers we used throughout the trip were wonderful. They were friendly, knowledgeable, helpful and always made us feel comfortable and well looked after. It was lovely to experience Bali with people who know and love their home so well.
I would never have experienced Bali in all its glory if it weren’t for Nita. If there is one place in the whole world I would return to, it would be beautiful, magical Bali.
Once again, Nita, thank you for an experience of a lifetime.
I wish you many more exciting adventures.
Sending lots of love, appreciation and gratitude. ๐๐๐
Merril