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11 Days - May 4-14, 2012 ONLY
$3,499 USD PER PERSON/DOUBLE
OCCUPANCY INCLUDING ROUND TRIP AIR Travel with Batiks Etcetera and Sew What Fabrics owner, Carol Britt, on our incredible journey to Bali, Indonesia. As with Deb Roberts' Tours past Bali excursions, World of Quilts Travel has prepared an incredible vacation experience - where one will not only enjoy the inspiring beauty of the island but will also enjoy a first hand experience for batiking 'Bali Style'. We leave the regular Bali tourist activities behind and introduce you to a Bali not seen on similar tours. Fabric manufacture has been an Indonesian tradition for centuries, and Bali is a hub of fabric printing and shopping opportunities. As an added bonus, our guide is knowledgeable in all facets of Bali's arts and textile culture to lead us on every step of our journey around the island. It is also our pleasure to take you to see how batiks are made, 'Hoffman Style' with a visit to their Batik factory, you will come away with a whole new appreciation for the fabrics and the Hoffman family. Come along, enjoy two opportunities to make your own batik fabrics, enjoy fabric shopping where batiks average $2.00 a meter and enjoy the colors, beauty and inspiration that Bali has to offer. No matter where you live, you are welcome to join our tour. We have welcomed guests from South Africa, New Zealand, Australia, France and the Netherlands on our tours, please email us for special pricing if coming from outside of North America. YOUR
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ITINERARY Day 1 - May 4, 2012. We will depart JFK Airport to Denpasar, Bali, early Friday morning at 01:20 (AM) on Cathay Pacific Airlines. Relax and enjoy our overnight flight to Hong Kong. Changing planes in Hong Kong, we arrive in Bali on Saturday afternoon. Four meals will be served on our overnight journey. D, B, B, L. May 5: Upon our arrival in Bali, once you have proceeded through customs, we will be met at the airport by our coach and guide for transfer to our incredible beachside hotel in Sanur Beach. This evening we will meet our guide at a special welcome dinner and orientation to our time in Bali. Our guide has been especially selected for our group based upon his expertise on Balinese culture, art & textile history and industry. L, D May 6: After enjoying a full breakfast at the hotel, we will gather together and depart on a tour to the town of Tohpati and it's Batik Factory. Here we will see Batik dyers, weavers and painters and stop for a lecture and demonstration to learn how Batik is made. Following lunch prepared just for us at a local restaurant we will visit the famous art villages of Celuk where we will spend time perusing the many silver manufacturer storehouses, especially interesting for those who love those silver beads to use as embellishments. The remainder of the day and evening are free. B, L May 7: A special time awaits as today we will spend with Balinese Royalty. Dedicated to the preservation of the age-old textile art of Batik and the Balinese cultural traditions, our host today, is a Balinese Prince. He has prepared a workshop for us that will include the preparation of Indigo and Morinda dye vats and the opportunity to create our own wax resist and hand dyed batik fabrics. Following lunch, we will stop for some shopping at the Denpasar Market area. Here you are in for some fun as an entire street is dedicated to the sale of fabrics and Balinese style batiks can be purchased for around $2.00 a meter. After we return to the hotel, the remainder of the day is free. B, L May 8: Following breakfast today, we will go to the Tanah Lot Temple on the Indian Ocean. This is one of Bali's most famous and visited attractions, we will spend time here and at the nearby market. Following lunch, we will go to the Ulu Danu temple which is in the mountains and stop by a spice market on return to our hotel. B, L. May 9: Today is a free day. You may choose to relax on the beach at our luxury resort, spend time in the spa, head back to Denpasar for more shopping, or do it all. B May 10: After our incredible breakfast buffet, today, we will transfer to the art village of Ubud for the remainder of our trip. On our way to Ubud, we will be stopping at another batik facility to learn the multi-color batik dyeing process. Here, you will have another opportunity to print your own batik fabric. Following lunch, we will check into our fabulous 5 star hotel located in the heart of this creative community. The remainder of the afternoon is for your leisure activities. B, L May 11: This morning we will visit the Hoffman Batik Factory. I am both blessed and honored to have the opportunity to share this tour with our group so that you may witness the amazing work at the Hoffman facility. The Hoffman family does not routinely open up to group visits, so we are in for a unique treat. This will be a full morning with much of the time spent outdoors at the facility where the fabrics are printed, dyed and dried. Our hosts hold nothing back in showing us the age old processes necessary to make a Hoffman Batik what it is best known for, incomparable beauty. Not one machine is used in the process - it is all hand done. Not only will you walk away with a different appreciation for batiks, but when you learn more about little known Hoffman traditions and their generosity toward the people of Bali, you will walk away having more appreciation for their company as well as their fabrics. Before heading back to our hotel, we will have lunch at a lovely ocean-side restaurant. B, L May 12: After breakfast, we will go to the village of Tenganan. This area is very rustic and traditional to the Balinese culture; it exists today as it has for 100s of years. It is here they are famous for weaving the double Ikat. We will also be stopping at a traditional outdoor food market and after lunch we will return to Ubud where you may choose to stay in town to shop or be dropped at the hotel. If you stay in town, arrangements will be made to pick you up at a later time. B, L May 13:Today is a day of leisure, and our last opportunity to run into town to pick up those last minute gifts and surely more Batiks!!! Tonight we will gather for a farewell dinner and cultural dance show. B, D May 14: Sadly all good things must come to an end and after a leisurely morning, today we will find ourselves departing Bali, each with a deeper understanding of Indonesian culture and textile knowledge....it may also be that we will be leaving with many incredible memories and fabrics which will go together into a beautiful quilt - Bali style. You will enjoy an early dinner on our flight from Bali to Hong Kong, followed by two additional meals on our overnight trans-Pacific flight from Hong Kong to JFK. B, D, L, D Download Registration Packet Here Terms and Conditions apply when registration is received.
Please enjoy this slideshow from our 2010 tour.
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Fare(s) in USD, per person, based on double occupancy. The quoted price of $3,499 does not include air international departure fees or government tax and fuel surcharges which will be added on at the time of final invoicing. Deb Roberts Tours is not responsible for omissions or typographical errors. Please refer to terms and conditions which apply when registration is received. Land only rate available - please inquire.
Your tour price does not include:
*Airfare between your city and JFK
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