Great Bali trip
Indonesia | Nov 2 - Nov 15, 2023

Emily
Emily S.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Nov 21, 2023

Marc was great to work with! We went back and forth a few times on the details of the trip and a few of the hotels before locking it in. He was very accommodating and provided valuable insights. He kept in touch from planning until we departed and checked in while we were in country.

Hotel Reviews
Tejaprana Resort & Spa
Ubud

Everyone here was very friendly and accommodating. The view from our room and the restaurant were gorgeous. Spa services were relaxing and top notch. The room was clean and comfortable. Breakfast at the hotel was very good. Only downfall was location as there wasn’t much walkable but nothing was to far by car.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Beautiful views but not walkable
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Munduk Moding Plantation - CHSE Certified
Gobleg

Love this hotel. Truly a 5 star experience with amazing service, great food and fun activities on site. The location provides a cooler temperature but the property promises amazing views. The staff goes above and beyond to provide exceptional service. Even though it’s cooler and damp the bugs were well managed and bug spray is provided.

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Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Menjangan Dynasty Resort - CHSE Certified
Pejarakan

If you enjoy camping then you will love these yurts. Cute and comfortable. It is a single room with only a screen dividing the bed from the toilet and while it was air it doesn’t do much during the day due to the screens and not being enclosed. However the access and view and the beach is beautiful and the staff is friendly. Service at the restaurant is great. This is a location you come to relax on the beach or at the pool.

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Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Mutiara Bali Boutique Resort Villas & Spa

Nice hotel within walking distance to shops and restaurants. Mosquitos were by far the worst at this hotel. Staff was friendly but not very informative or helpful. Room was ok, felt It could be cleaner and the bathroom doesn’t have AC only the sleeping area. At night there were monkey ir some type of animal jumping on our roof and rummaging through the out door kitchen.

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Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Snorkeling around Menjangan Island
Snorkeling around Menjangan Island
Indonesia

Amazing coral reef. We had 2 guides, 1 for snorkel and 1 for diving. Both were great and pointed out many different fish. The boat could use a little TLC and the lunch was was questionable from a temp control stand point. But the overall experience was great.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Visit a local market & enjoy a cooking class
Visit a local market & enjoy a cooking class
Ubud, Bali

Amazing experience with welcoming host. This was a great class, very engaging and everyone got to participate and learn.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Sunrise Trek to Mount Batur Summit
Sunrise Trek to Mount Batur Summit
Indonesia

This is a hard hike. We didn’t realize you are able to take a motor bike from the parking area half way and then hike the rest of the way. We hiked from the parking lot, but wish we would have known we could take a bike half way.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Cultural Immersion and traditions at Rumah Desa
Cultural Immersion and traditions at Rumah Desa
Indonesia

What a beautiful property and wonderful experience with the healer. We got to tour the property, make offerings, have a welcome drink and lunch. The Healing ceremony was incredible.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Kecak Dance Performance
Kecak Dance Performance
Indonesia

A fun and unique experience. It was cool to see the dancers and hear the story in Balinese. This does take place outside so can be rather warm and you sit on stone benches.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Balinese massage
Balinese massage
Indonesia

Spa services at hotels except in Seminyak were great.

Quality of Experience
Local specialist: Marc Urban
Marc
Marc Urban
Local specialist in Bali | Replied on Nov 23, 2023

Hi Emily,

Thank you for your review!

Working with you on the trip details was a pleasure, and I'm pleased to have contributed to this beautiful experience. Your feedback means a lot, and I'm always here for any future travel plans to Indonesia!

Best wishes and Safe travels!
Marc