What's included
Start in Dubai — the desert safari, the city tour, a Palm Jumeirah dhow cruise and a beach day. Then fly to Bali for Ubud rice terraces, the Bali Swings, ATV rides and cultural temple visits.
Futuristic towers and tropical serenity in one journey. The Bali leg stays in Ubud throughout — there is no Nusa Dua stay on this itinerary.
Package includes
- Flights (JNB ↔ Dubai, Dubai → Bali, Bali → JNB)
- Airport transfer
- Accommodation (shared)
- Daily breakfast
- 2 dinner meals
- Evening dhow cruise at Palm Jumeirah
- Desert safari
- Dubai city tour
- Ubud tour
- Tour experience leader and ground transport
Not included
- Entry fees and activities — optional, at extra cost
- FINNS Beach Club, Canggu
- Travel insurance and personal expenses
- Visa fees
Optional activities
All entry fees and activities below are optional and at extra cost, paid locally.
In Dubai
- Burj Khalifa observation deck
- Buggy rides and ATV at the desert camp
- Abu Dhabi day trip — better value the more people join, since transport and guide are shared
- Global Village entry — around 26 dirham, roughly R120
In Bali
- Mason Elephant Sanctuary entry
- FINNS Beach Club, Canggu — Monday evening
- Floating breakfast, flower swings and flower baths
- Spa treatments
- Temple entrance fees
What you need
- Passport with at least six months' validity remaining
- UAE e-visa, arranged before travel — the fee is not included
- Indonesian visa on arrival, payable at the airport in Bali
- Travellers under 18: unabridged birth certificate, valid passport, and an affidavit from any parent not travelling
- Recommended spending money from R8,000 across both destinations, plus a budget for entry fees and activities
- Modest clothing for temples in Bali and public spaces in Dubai
- Universal adapter — Dubai uses the UK-style three-pin, Bali the European two-pin
Your itinerary
Seven days in Dubai, then four nights in Ubud. This itinerary stays in Ubud throughout the Bali leg — there is no Nusa Dua stay.
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Travel day
- Depart Johannesburg for Dubai.
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Dubai — arrival and Global Village
- Arrive in Dubai, transfer to the hotel and check in.
- Evening: Global Village — ★ entry is around 26 dirham, roughly R120.
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Dubai — desert safari
- Desert safari — dune bashing, a short camel ride, free henna, buffet dinner and Arabic entertainment with a fire show, belly dance and tanoura dance.
- ★ Optional at the camp: buggy rides and quad biking.
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Dubai — city tour
- City tour with a local guide.
- Dubai Mall, the Aquarium and the Observatory.
- ★ Optional: Burj Khalifa observation deck.
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Dubai — Miracle Garden and dhow cruise
- Morning: Miracle Garden.
- Afternoon free.
- Evening: dhow cruise dinner at Palm Jumeirah.
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Dubai — beach day
- Beach day at Dubai Marina.
- ★ Optional: the infinity pool experience.
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Dubai — free day
- Free day to shop or explore at your own pace.
- ★ Optional: Abu Dhabi day trip — better value the more of the group joins.
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Fly to Bali — Ubud
- Fly Dubai to Bali and check in at the hotel in Ubud.
- Rest and settle in — free evening.
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Ubud — elephants and waterfall
- Mason Elephant Sanctuary at Taro, near Ubud — feed, observe and photograph rescued Sumatran elephants. ★ Entry at extra cost.
- Tegenungan Waterfall — swim in the natural pool.
- ★ Optional this evening: FINNS Beach Club, Canggu.
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Ubud — swings and culture
- Bali Swings and the Vintage Car Tour.
- Coffee plantation visit.
- ★ One fee at the venue covers the swings and the photo setups. Dresses are hired separately if you want one.
- ★ Optional: floating breakfast, flower swings and flower baths.
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Ubud — ATV day
- ATV quad biking through jungle tunnels and the gorge.
- Hidden waterfalls and the Tegallalang rice terraces.
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Departure
- Check out of the Ubud hotel.
- Transfer to the airport and fly back to South Africa.
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Arrive in South Africa
- Arrive back in Johannesburg.
★ Starred entry fees and activities are optional and at extra cost, paid locally.
Transport. Scheduled transport is provided only for activities and locations included in the official itinerary. Transport for personal activities, optional excursions, shopping trips or restaurants outside the planned programme is not included.
Optional activities are subject to availability, supplier confirmation and price changes. The itinerary may adjust slightly for flight schedules, weather or local operating hours.




