What's included
Start in Dubai — the desert safari, the Burj Khalifa area, 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.
Package includes
- Flights (JNB ↔ Dubai, Dubai → Bali, Bali → JNB)
- Airport transfer
- Accommodation (shared)
- Daily breakfast
- 2 dinner meals
- Evening dhow cruise
- Desert safari
- Ubud tour and Nusa Dua tour
- Mason Elephant Sanctuary entry — at no extra cost
- Tour experience leader and ground transport
Not included
- Optional activities throughout
- FINNS Beach Club, Canggu
- Travel insurance and personal expenses
- Visa fees
Optional activities
In Dubai
- Burj Khalifa observation deck
- Buggy rides and ATV at the desert camp
- Abu Dhabi day trip
In Bali
- FINNS Beach Club, Canggu — Monday evening
- Spa treatments and flower baths
- Temple entrance fees
All paid locally at your own cost.
What you need
- Passport with at least six months' validity remaining
- UAE e-visa, arranged before travel — the fee is not included
- 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
- Modest clothing for temples in Bali and public spaces in Dubai
- Universal adapter — both use the UK-style three-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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Days 1–7 — Dubai
The full Dubai experience:
- Travel day and arrival, with Global Village in the evening.
- Desert safari — dune bashing, short camel ride, free henna, dinner, fire show and the Arabic cultural show.
- City tour, Dubai Mall and the evening dhow cruise at Palm Jumeirah.
- Miracle Garden.
- Beach day at Dubai Marina.
- Free day — ★ optional Abu Dhabi city trip.
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Day 8 — 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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Day 9 — Ubud, elephants and waterfall
- Mason Elephant Sanctuary at Taro, near Ubud — feed, observe and photograph rescued Sumatran elephants. Entry at no extra cost.
- Tegenungan Waterfall — swim in the natural pool.
- ★ Optional this evening: FINNS Beach Club, Canggu.
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Day 10 — Ubud, swings and culture
- Bali Swings and the Vintage Car Tour.
- Coffee plantation visit.
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Day 11 — Ubud, ATV day
- ATV quad biking through jungle tunnels and the gorge.
- Hidden waterfalls and the Tegallalang rice terraces.
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Day 12 — departure
- Check out of the Ubud hotel.
- Transfer to the airport and fly back to South Africa.
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Day 13 — arrive South Africa
- Arrive back in Johannesburg.
★ Starred activities are optional and paid locally at your own cost. Itineraries may adjust slightly for weather or local conditions.
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.
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