Komodo & the Australian Coast

Arrive in Bali and transfer to your hotel. Depending on your arrival time, you may choose to relax or begin exploring the area on your own. A Viking Host is available to help you plan your time in Bali so you can make the most of your visit.

After breakfast, embark on a full-day tour to some of Bali’s most remarkable temples. View one of the world’s most famous, the Tanah Lot Temple, a seaside temple perched precariously on an eroded rocky outcrop which connects to the shore only at low tide. After a local lunch enjoy free time to explore a village market, then visit the Ulun Danu Temple, built on small islands in a serene lake with a stunning backdrop of mountains. Return to your hotel for an evening at your leisure. (B, L)

After breakfast, check out of your hotel and transfer directly to your awaiting ship. Alternatively, you may choose to join one of our optional excursions enroute to begin your cruise—see one of the tallest statues in the world at Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park, or learn about Balinese farming traditions. (B)

Fly in to Denpasar and transfer by motor coach to Ubud. Upon your arrival, enjoy a welcome drink and take in the beauty of the lush surrounding landscapes. The evening is yours to relax. A Viking Host is available to help you plan your time in Ubud so you can make the most of your visit.

Set out on a full-day guided tour of Ubud, the cultural center of Bali. Visit the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary, home to hundreds of long-tailed macaques and three ancient temples. Take a tour of the Puri Saren, where the royal family still resides, and the Puri Lukisan Museum to explore exhibits of Balinese art. You will also enjoy a special visit to a Balinese home to witness how local villagers live, and understand more about their culture and the importance of cosmic harmony. (B, L)

Today, you have a full day at leisure. Or you may choose to join an optional excursion—discover the highlights of Bali in Batuan village, visit iconic spiritual sites and take part in a traditional Melukat water purification ritual, or learn about Balinese farming practices. Your Viking Host is available to help you plan your time in Ubud so you can make the most of your visit. Tonight, enjoy dinner at a local restaurant, followed by a Barong dance performance. (B, D)

After breakfast, check out of your hotel and transfer to your ship to begin your cruise. (B)