Borobudur and Bali Beaches

When considering an excitingly lavish and culturally immersive getaway deep in the gorgeous jungles, surrounded by beautiful beaches and rich history, filled with temples and dripping in high-end services and amenities, a luxury vacation in Bali should suffice.

Along the nine-day, eight-night Indonesia: Temples & Beaches of Bali and Borobudur tour by Cox & Kings, guests explore Indonesia’s top sites and lesser-known locales on this private getaway. Bring the kids and make it an unforgettable family affair or escape with your partner for an unmatched romantic escape.

Your tour beings in the historic former capital, Yogyakarta, where you will meet your guide and head off to the hotel.

Spend the day visiting eighth-century temples and exploring the town, including a visit to Keraton Palace in the old city. Get some rest and wake up in time to see the sunrise over Borobudur Temple before spending the morning exploring historic sites, such as the temples of Mendut and Pawon.

Candi Mendut, Borobudur Temple, Yogyakarta, Java, Indonesia © Luciano Mortula | Dreamstime.com

For those seeking a truly immersive cultural experience, visiting Prambanan village and the Prambanan Temples, riddled with cultural significance and lyrical storytelling, should do the trick.

Load the family onto a traditional becak, or bicycle cab, en route to Kota Gede and Bumen Village. Get some shopping in at the eclectic Pasar Gede and Pasar Legi markets, where you’ll find locally made crafts and unique finds.

Once in Ubud, enjoy a relaxing day by the pool and various spa options at your resort, or drive into the heart of Bali for a day exploring more incredible temples, markets, rice paddies and even trek toward temples along the Gunung Batukaru, one of the tallest mountains in Bali.

While the tour definitely has structure and a long list of events and attractions, the entire itinerary is essentially customized to your group’s needs. If you want to spend time relaxing at the resort, loading up on spa time or swimming in the pool, have at it, but if you want to get all the local culture and incredible natural beauty exploration in while you can, this tour can definitely support that dream.

At the end of the day, Bali’s incredible landscape, from the lush rice fields and quaint village markets to ancient temples, are essentially all a tour need consist of, but the added luxury touches of polished accommodations boasting curated services and amenities don’t hurt. The region’s idyllic white beaches and pristine shores of Jimbaran Bay are calling.