Bali, Singapore & Indonesia Expediton

Arrive at Ngurah Rai International Airport. If your cruise/tour package includes a group arrival transfer or if you have purchased a private arrival transfer, you will be greeted by a Uniworld representative and transferred to the Kappa Senses Ubud, a luxury spa resort tucked away amidst Bali’s rice paddies and lush tropical jungle.

Today’s fascinating excursion will take you to the rural heartland of Bali, where you’ll find a holy temple located on the southern slope of Mount Batukaru and the stunning, tiered rice terraces at Jatiluwih. Complete your tour with a delicious lunch served by a local family, then return to the hotel to enjoy the rest of your afternoon at leisure. Later this evening, join us for an included dinner at your hotel.

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Heartland of Bali

This morning, journey to a Hindu temple located on the southern slope of one of Bali’s highest volcanos. Batukaru Temple is among the holiest places of worship in Bali, welcoming visitors and locals alike to experience perfect tranquility in a misty, forested atmosphere.

Next, witness the stunning landscape created by the Jatiluwih Rice Terraces, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site as part of the subak irrigation system. Here, bright green terraces climb the hillsides in organic patterns, each holding a pristine pool of water for growing rice.

For your last stop before returning to your hotel, a local family will invite you into their home to discover the rich, aromatic flavors of Balinese cuisine.

A favorite of expats, Bali’s cultural capital, dropped right in the middle of the island’s lush jungle environment, boasts a plethora of museums and temples, a thriving restaurant scene, and colorful markets.

This evening, dine on an indulgent meal of Balinese dishes accompanied by a traditional kecak dance perform

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Ubud City Tour with Tirta Empul

Start your day with a visit to the famed Tirta Empul, a water temple where locals go to cleanse the mind, body, and spirit with holy spring water in a ritual known as Melukat. After, we’ll drive in a fleet of vintage cars to the city center of Ubud, where we’ll see the Royal Palace and browse the wares at the Ubud Art Market. This is an excellent opportunity for some souvenir shopping—keep an eye out for colorful textiles, woodcarvings, and more. Join your group for lunch at a local restaurant, then enjoy the rest of the afternoon to relax or explore at your leisure.

Begin your day by immersing yourself in the life of Bali’s villagers. You’ll partake in traditional activities such as weaving and coconut picking. After taking a break for lunch in the village, transfer to the Benoa to receive a warm welcome from the crew of the Aqua Blu. As you settle into one of just 15 staterooms aboard your luxurious ocean explorer yacht, we’ll set sail to Moyo island to begin our cruise.

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Balinese Village Life

Upon your arrival to Subak Guliang, you’ll receive a warm and traditional greeting from the people who call this village home—as well as some refreshments to fuel your upcoming activities. Coconut picking, mat weaving, wood carving, rice planting… these are just a few of the activities you may get to try your hand at as you learn about day-to-day life in this village. After, you’ll be treated to a feast of Indonesian dishes in a scenic gazebo in the rice fields.

Start the day in Moyo, a remote hilly island with a handful of fishing villages. Discover wildlife en route to the spectacular waterfall at the center of the island. Dive and snorkel on the fringing shallow reefs for an unforgettable experience.

Arrive at Saleh Bay where you’ll have the chance to encounter friendly whale sharks up close. In the afternoon, kayak in the crater of the extinct Satonda volcano.

Enjoy breakfast with the Sangeang volcano in the backdrop, then arrive at Komodo island to discover the largest population of Komodo dragons up-close. In the afternoon, relax, dive, and snorkel in the beautiful bay of Batu Moncho.

Head out for an early morning kayaking session from Aqua Blu over a shallow coral reef through a current-swept passage. Here, you can view the indigenous Rusa deer roaming the sandy beaches. In the afternoon, arrive at the picturesque Padar Island. Hike up the savannah hill for iconic views.

After a morning sailing through a spectacular sea passage, arrive in Horseshoe Bay, a dramatic curvature of land that is the remains of an ancient volcano caldera. Visit the favorite haunts of sea eagles and Komodo dragons while aboard Aqua Blu’s tenders or choose to dive or swim instead. In the late afternoon, the iconic Pink Beach awaits.

Start the day with a drift snorkel or dive along rainbow reef, which is full of soft and hard coral attracting scores of marine life dancing in the current. Spend the afternoon swimming from the ship and enjoying the calm reefs around Sabulon before viewing your final Komodo sunset of the expedition.

Disembark the Aqua Blu and transfer to Komodo International Airport for your flight to Singapore Changi Airport. Upon arrival, you will be guided through immigration and escorted to the Mandarin Oriental Singapore.

Singapore has been a center of global trade for centuries—a position that created the famously multicultural city-state we know today. Explore this heritage on a morning tour through its charismatic Indian, Chinese, and Malay-Muslim districts. After lunch atop Marina Bay Sands, an icon of the Singapore skyline, explore the unmissable Gardens by the Bay.

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Singapore City Tour
Singapore is lauded for its international culture, thriving culinary scene, and whimsical architecture. On this immersive tour of the city, you’ll get an up-close and personal introduction to all three. Start in Little India, where you’ll find bustling streets and a delightful array of colorful buildings. Next, we’ll make our way to Chinatown, where you’ll find street vendors, traditional shops, and a Buddhist temple believed to house a tooth relic of Siddhartha Gautama. After, window shop by the fabulous textile shops of Kampong Glam, and don’t forget to turn your gaze up to admire the gleaming golden dome of the Sultan Mosque.

We’ll rest our legs during a delicious lunch together at Wolfgang Puck’s Spago restaurant, located at the top of Marina Bay Sands, followed by an afternoon at the spectacular Gardens by the Bay. This sprawling park is both the ultimate botanical garden and a world of architectural wonders, home to over 1.5 million plants creatively displayed across the Flower Dome, Cloud Forest, Supertrees, and more.

Dive into Peranakan culture today with a local collector during a visit that includes a sumptuous lunch in his home.

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The Intan Peranakan House Museum

Descended from the first waves of Southern Chinese immigrants to Singapore, the Peranakan have a distinct culture that blends Chinese, Malay, and European influences. Today, you are welcomed to learn about Peranakan history and culture in the home of local collector Alvin Yapp, whose desire to connect with his family’s cultural roots eventually led him to turn his personal abode into a museum featuring over 5,000 Peranakan artifacts.

Admire intricate embroidery, beautifully beaded shoes, and more as you listen to his stories, then sit for a lunch of traditional Peranakan dishes.

It’s time to check out of your hotel and either return home or continue on to your next adventure. If your cruise/tour package includes a group departure transfer or if you have purchased a private departure transfer, you will be transferred to Singapore Changi Airport.