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Activities that can be arranged by Viceroy Bali Reception

Hotel Tours

All the following tours by recognised companies are available for booking through our Tour booking department at Reception, or telephone 111 to have a copy of the brochure sent to your villa.

Bali Bird Park
Elephant Safari Ride Tour
Coffee Plantation
Bali Marine and Safari Park
White Water Rafting
Diving
Bali Quad / Buggy Discovery Tour
Horse Riding
Batur Mountain Cycling
Sun Rise Trekking
Harley Davidson Tours or rental
Golfing days
Exotic colonial Espirite Nomade Picnics
Balinese ‘Offering’ Lesson
Balinese Dance Lesson
Traditional Kite Making Lessons

Helicopter Tours

Tours are charged per flight, which means the cost is the same for 1, 2, 3 or 4 passengers per flight.

For more detailed information on the above activities ask our experienced staff at Reception

Puri Saren Agung, the Royal Palace

Currently home to descendants of Ubud’s last king, Puri Saren Agung was the seat for the village’s ruler from the late 1800s to the mid-1940s.
Parts of the grounds are open to visitors for a glimpse of what the royal abode holds: well-preserved pavilions with intricate carvings furnished with colonial-era European pieces, and hand-carved stone reliefs dotting the premises.
A traditional Balinese dance are held in the evenings - good weather permitting - at the courtyard, which forms a dramatic backdrop for these entertaining performances.

Pasar Seni, the Art Market

The Pasar Seni is a treasure trove of local handicrafts, home wares and quaint souvenirs for anyone looking to bring home a made-in-Bali product, spread over two floors. Fresh produce such as fruit, vegetables, poultry and local snacks can be purchased from the wet market located at the basement of the building.
To snag the best bargains, arrive early in the morning and do not be afraid to haggle with the shop owners – it is a way of life here, and they enjoy the exchange.

Pura Saraswati, Water Palace

This temple and water garden was built at the end of the 19th century, by commission of the royal family, and named after the Hindu goddess of art and learning. The padmasana or main shrine features fine carvings. Traditional Balinese dances are performed to a gamelan orchestra at the outer courtyard, next to the lotus pond twice a week.

Museum Puri Lukisan

Follow the evolution of art in Bali through the collection of paintings and sculptures at the Museum Puri Lukisan, which was founded in 1965 by a prince of Ubud and a Dutch artist. The museum was recently renovated and its gate is a fine example of traditional Balinese architecture. There is also a space committed to a revolving showcase of up-and-coming local artists.

Padangtegal Monkey Forest

Commonly known as Ubud Monkey Forest, the Wenara Wana is home to Padangtegal’s Pura Dalem or temple of the dead. It is also home to a group of mischievous long-tailed macaque who will entertain you with their antics. Do keep shiny objects out of their sight, as they have been known to kidnap such items for ransom of a sweet a treat.

Cycling

Cost: US$25 per person, includes bicycle, guide and mineral water; US$10 per bike per day without guide.

Rice Paddy Trek

An English speaking guide will bring you on a trek through the local attractions.
Trek begins at 7.00am.
Allow 2 hours.
Cost: US$10 per person, includes mineral water

Petulu Village Tour

An English speaking guide will accompany you to visit Petulu village as thousands of white Heron birds return to their nests lined along the village road. The visit can be by car, bicycle, or trekking and begins at 5.00pm.
Allow 1 hour.
Cost: US$10 per person, includes mineral water

Balinese ‘Offering’ Lesson

The Balinese hand-make the daily offerings to the deities of the island, and you can learn how to create the various traditional designs using white coconut leaves. Our Balinese staff will guide you and share tips on the significance of different items used in the offerings. After which, you can don a sarong and offer your creations to the Gods at the hotel’s family temple.
Cost: US$20 per person.

Balinese Dance Lesson

Imagine yourself dressed in traditional Balinese costume, dancing to gamelan music playing in the background. Make your dreams come true by learning basic Balinese dance moves from one of our Balinese staff, and then performing for your loved ones! Lessons have to be booked through reception one day before. Balinese costume, props and music supplied.
Cost: US$25 per person.

Traditional Kite Making Lessons

Flying kites is a source of fun and leisure for Balinese of all ages. Partake of this activity by making a kite under the guidance of an instructor. The highlight of the session is when you test your personally handcrafted kite alongside fellow Balinese kite fliers in the rice fields around the hotel.
Cost: US$15 per person, includes materials and mineral water.

Temples Coastline

Flight time: Approximately 42 minutes
Capacity: Maximum 4 persons
Cost: US$1,300 per flight
This panoramic flight of the west and south coasts of Bali begins with the beaches of Kuta and Legian, followed by the mysterious Tanah Lot temple - situated in the ocean and accessible via land only during low tide - and remarkable rice terraces. Then proceed towards the southern Bukit peninsula, past Jimbaran Bay and Dreamland surf beach before flying onwards to the ancient Uluwatu temple, where the coastline of limestone cliffs, remote beaches and seaweed farms are truly spectacular. This trip is sensational at sunset.

Kintamani Volcano

Flight time: Approximately 60 minutes
Capacity: Maximum 4 persons
Cost: US$1,760 per flight
From the airport, fly to the breathtaking volcanic crater of Mount Batur, which is the remains of a huge volcano that exploded thousands of years ago. Lake Batur, Bali's largest lake, is situated within this crater and is next to a younger active volcano, which constantly recreates itself with periodic eruptions of ash and rock. We circle this young volcano’s crater, which occasionally smokes, before making a quick turn over Lake Batur then head south over river gorges and beautiful rice fields.

The Best of Bali

Flight time: Approximately 2 hours 30 minutes
Capacity: Maximum 4 persons
Cost: US$4,400 per flight
This condensed tour provides the opportunity of viewing all of Bali's major sites in one tour: from along Kuta beach to Tanah Lot temple, Bedugul highlands, Mount Batur volcano and lake, the majestic Mount Agung, the holy Besakih Temple, enchanting Candi Dasa, the eastern coastline, famous Sanur beaches, Benoa Harbour, Nusa Dua and Uluwatu Temple. The traditional splendour of Bali is truly magnificent from the air.