Indonesia

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How does wild nature, UNESCO sites and ancient temples sound? As a Hindu island nestled in an otherwise Muslim nation, Bali’s fascinating culture is well worth exploring. We’ll start the day by diving into Sekumpul Waterfall, a hidden gem in the northern mountains of Bali. The steep roads and misty mountains would be tough to navigate solo, so let your experienced tour guide do the hard work, filling you with fun facts along the way… Before lunch, we’ll stop by the Twin Lakes of Buyan and Tamblingan, which were created by volcanic activity thousands of years ago. Next up, a tasty local lunch (own expense) with a view of the highland scenery, before moving on to visit two of Bali’s holiest temples. Ulun Danu Beratan Temple dates back to the 17th century when it was built to worship the Hindu trinity of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva. Today, locals come from far and wide to lay colourful local offerings at this picturesque water temple. Once you’ve snapped your photos, we’ll continue to Taman Ayun Temple, a UNESCO Heritage site that directly translates as ‘beautiful garden’. Admire ponds full of fish and lotus flowers and marvel at impressive Balinese architecture. Your guide will explain how ancient royals conducted daily life here hundreds of years ago. How’s that for a memorable day out?