VW Kombi Cocktail Safari
Bali, Indonesia
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VW Kombi Cocktail Safari
Bali, Indonesia
Culture shock rating
Worried we’re going to shock your senses? Relax! We believe part of the fun of travel is immersing yourself in the destination and its culture, meeting the people, and learning what makes the place tick. We’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The cultural shock rating ranks how different the experience is from most Western cultures. But no matter the level, don’t worry, you’ll have a local, in-the-know guide with you every step of the way.
Low
Consider these tours your 101 intro to a place. Transportation might be private or a very comfortable public option, and the activities are usually visits to iconic sites and locations that are familiar to most Western cultures – but that will still give you fantastic insight into a destination.
Medium
Expect to rough it for parts of this tour, whether that’s on a packed public bus or in a local market off the tourist trail. There might be a few language barriers or unfamiliar cultural customs, and you’ll get an experience different from what you're used to at home.
High
You're out there in the global community! We’re going to take you down streets you’d rarely explore on your own, introduce you to local customs and languages, and take you for a ride in whatever transport is available. Get ready to take it as it comes, whatever comes. There might be a shock, but oh man, it’s worth it.
Physical rating
Worried our tours are too tough? Relax! From leisurely strolls to muscle-burning treks, we’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The physical grading gives you an idea of how much huffing and puffing you can expect on the tour.
Low
Slow and steady is all you need here. These tours have very limited physical activity, such as walking relatively flat streets, sites, or markets, and climbing in and out of the transport provided.
Medium
Not too hard, not too soft, these tours are just right! You can expect a bit of physical activity, but nothing overly challenging – perhaps walking up and down hills, riding a bike for up to 30 kilometers along mostly flat terrain, or jumping in a kayak for a gentle paddle on flat water.
High
Get ready for a workout! These tours are our most challenging and involve intense walking, hiking, kayaking, swimming, or bike riding. You could be making steep climbs by foot or pedal, or working your core in the water. We recommend you have a good level of fitness to join this tour.
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Tour snapshot
Go retro-hipster-glam on the island of Bali with an afternoon “safari” to some of Bali’s best beaches and beach clubs, where the only hunting you’ll do will be choosing the next great cocktail. There are no wild animals on this safari (unless your group gets a little wild after a few martinis!). Instead, you’ll travel the southwestern Bali coast in a modified 1980 VW Kombi — a bit of retro hipster style to complement your afternoon cocktail adventure. But of course, Bali is not just bars and restaurants — far from it! So along the way, we’ll take you to a small, seldom-seen temple built on a rock in the ocean, where it’s said that fertility prayers are answered (we make no promises).Your long, lazy afternoon is all organised, the bars are booked, and the drinks are chilled and waiting — time to hit the Bali road!
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Highlights
- Visit a collection of the best beaches and beach bars in all of Bali, if not all of Southeast Asia
- Sample signature cocktails made by top chefs and mixologists at luxurious seaside restaurants and resorts along the southwestern Bali coast
- Travel past stunning protected rice terraces and dramatic cliffsides that fall into the ocean — perfect photo ops are everywhere!
- Visit an ancient fertility temple that stands on a remote rock in the ocean and is seldom visited by tourists
- Let your inner hipster fly by cruising around in a modified 1980 VW Kombi, complete with wifi and mini bar
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Schedule details
- Duration: 9 hours
- Meeting point:
Meeting points are at the front desk of the following resorts (unless otherwise indicated):
10:45 pick-up from Ka Bar @ Bali Garden Resort Jl Kartika South Kuta
11:00 pick-up from Maharani Jl Pantai Kuta, Kuta
11:10 pick-up from Magani Resort Jl Melasti Legian
11:20 pickup from Garden View Cottages Jl Padma Utara Legian
11:25 pick-up from Niksoma Resort Jl Padma Utara Legian (beachfront)
11:45 pick-up from Ku De Ta Jl Oberoi (laksmana) Seminyak
Any clients wanting to join this tour from other areas should do so from Ku De Ta. Note that all Blue Bird taxis know this restaurant.
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- Starting time: 11.45 AM
- Ending point:
Ku De Ta, Seminyak, Bali, Indonesia.
Language: English
Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, trained driver, fuel, mineral water, and temple entrance.
Exclusions: Drinks and meals at bars and restaurants
Start your Bali tour with a visit to a remote beach club on the dramatic Batubelig beach in northern Seminyak, where massive walls of waves roll in when the surf is high. Our destination has no sealed road access, so you’ll ride across the back of the beach to reach our first stop, where the menu is French-Balinese fusion and the drinks are pure tropical indulgence. We recommend the Delinger: think vodka, strawberries, and ginger sorbet. Oh yes.
Sufficiently hydrated, you’ll travel through some of the area’s nearby beach villages as you head toward the stunning 17th-century temple of Pura Batu Ngaus, a fertility temple perched on a rock in the ocean. The Balinese come here to seek medicine or fertility blessings from the mangku, or priest, and leave offerings in a most unusual way: in a blowhole in the rock that connects to the ocean via an underwater cave. This temple is far off the tourist track, feeling a world away from the crowds that swarm Bali’s more famous sites. Along the way to Pura Batu Ngaus, you’ll pass scenes of government-protected rice terraces and catch glimpses of the sea and the far-off cliffs of Uluwatu — keep your camera close by for those classic Bali shots!
Thirsty again? And hungry? Good! Because up next, your Bali tour will take you to a restaurant and bar set on 6,000 square metres of lawn, overlooking the ocean. You’ll enjoy tapas and sangria at this gorgeous setting that’s part of a boutique art hotel dedicated to maintaining Balinese traditions. Sip one of three amazing sangria varieties (or try all three — we won’t judge!) while lazing about in the late afternoon sun.
Next, we leave the northern beaches behind and head south, passing by rice fields and through small streets crammed with antiques and collectibles. We cross to what was once another island, now home to a fishing village and the largest seafood market in Bali, where fishermen hunt for squid in the deep waters of the Indian Ocean. You’ll stop to watch the sunset in Jimbaran Bay, at what is possibly Bali’s best beach club. The cocktail menu here is almost as spectacular as the Bali sunset — try a vanilla margarita, Foxtrot Gimlet, or frozen apple martini.
Finish your Bali tour with a nightcap at the iconic Ku De Ta bar at Seminyak Beach, a long-standing hot spot that’s considered to be one of the best beach clubs in Southeast Asia. We recommend the espresso martini — perfect for revving you up for a night out on the town after your tour ends!
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Additional information
Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, trained driver, fuel, mineral water, and temple entrance.
Exclusions: Drinks and meals at bars and restaurants
Dress standard: All bars on the itinerary, as well as the temple, require visitors to wear shirts with sleeves. Women who are menstruating are not allowed to enter the temple; however, they may walk around outside the temple and look in.
Your Trip: For your Urban Adventure you will be in a small group of a maximum of 5 people. This is based on 5 people per vehicle and there will be a second vehicle from end of September
Confirmation of booking: If you have your voucher, your booking is confirmed. We'll see you at your nominated start point. If you have any concerns or require more information, contact us via the email address or phone number (business hours only) on your voucher.
Child Policy: Children under the age of 15 years inclusively. Children can only travel on this tour if they are travelling as part of a family group and are taking the vehicle exclusively.
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Local contact
Office phone number:
Email address: thuy@whl.travel
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