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Xmas 2023 in Bali

OK Boys give yourself a break from family and enjoy the perfect Xmas break in the sun for those who are looking for a relaxing yet stimulating adventure, with great food, great sights, amazing massages, delightful accommodation, and interesting culture! Bali is just magic!
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Bali adventure including Seminyak, Ubud, and Amed.

Leave your backpackers image of Kuta behind you! and forget the resort package holidays you find in the travel agent. Bali has it all, culture, beaches, great food, sun, atmospheric hotels and all with a Balinese smile. It is the perfect mix of luxury, relaxation, and stimulation for a 12 day break in the warmth, and this is why we run this trip almost every year, with people returning time after time. This trip is great for solo travellers as there is NO single supplement you can have a room on your own.
Bali is also a good introduction to "Outside the Square" and how it feels and works before embarking on more challenging trips. This trip is full of treats and surprises and the feedback from 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018 was just "WOW!" never thought Bali was like this.

This is a great time of year to visit Bali, kids are in school and its escapes the worst of the Northern winter, the weather is mostly fine with just the odd showers in the afternoon, but very pleasant. We have found some charming local hotels central to the attractions of beach, along with great restaurants, and things to do. There is freedom to explore on your own, or indulge at the beach, shopping, or walking. Surfing, snorkelling, cooking, or other courses are easy to arrange for those interested.

Arrival day (9th October)
You can arrive anytime on this day and a driver will be waiting for you at the airport with your name on a board to transfer you to our first great hotel.


Seminyak South (3 nights)
We start our trip in Seminyak, a much nicer area to be than Kuta and just a few min walking distance from our hotel to the beach, restaurants, and evening Gay friendly bars. There is time for beach, shopping, and included in our trip is an amazing massage at a Men's only upmarket Spa in Seminyak. 

Amed (3 nights)
We head to the north-east coast, stopping along the way at the Royal water gardens, a pristine beach for our lunch, and a traditional village before reaching the fishing village of Amed. Our hotel is right on the beach and the snorkelling is right there to enjoy. The small fishing village is close by, as are some lovely restaurants and a view point where we can watch the sun setting over the volcano in the background.

Our secret retreat in the countryside (2 nights)
Private, secluded, and utterly fabulous, Set in the cultural highlands. The staff will cook for us and our driver will take us exploring if you can bring yourself to leave for the day.


Ubud (3 nights)
You will probably be craving a bit of city vibe by now and we will spend our last 3 nights in the heart of Ubud, and our charming, centrally located local hotel. Each day in Ubud I offer a walk through the rice paddies (I know some lovely ones) others can explore the art markets, there is the option of a morning cooking class, included is a walk through the rice paddies with lunch and a blissful massage. 

Day 12 (Departure day)
Our holiday is almost at an end and its transfer time back to the airport for your flight home, or extend your trip with a few days hanging out at the beach, at our recommended gay owned and located gay friendly hotel for a few extra days. Or a resort of your choice.
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Most flights depart afternoon and evening and are an easy transfer from our hotel in Ubud.



Add on to make 2 week holiday Seminyak North
Our lovely 3* Gay owned hotel is 3 min walk to the beach, and lots of new sights to discover. 
Add 3 nights at our Gay owned hotel from U$210  B&B single occupancy inc transfer from Ubud.

Indonesia and Bali can be a ''full on'' experience for the uninitiated and it's easy to be overwhelmed when you first arrive, I will help you to find the best places right at the beginning, insuring you get to enjoy the best the island has to offer.

As with all our trips you have to let go of the concept you're signing up for a tour, you're not, you're coming on an adventure , yes its a semi structured adventure with all the hard work done, but it's nevertheless a adventure. Things will go wrong some days, and changes adapted too, you will need your wits about you, and to expect to do some exploring on your own occasionally. 

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Bali for Xmas explored. December 2023 with exact dates to be finalised.

(Boys) trip with NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT that right, a room of your own! (unless you want to share)
New Zealand has direct Emirates daily flights. Lots of choices from Australia.
San Francisco great flight options on Cathay Pacific and Hong Kong stopover option. UK great options on Singapore and Qatar

Min 6 max 12

Hosted by OTS founder Richard

Land cost, Ex Denpasar 
Includes :-
  • 11 nights accommodation in lovely local hotels we have sourced, and negotiated great single rates for.
  • 3 of the nights our hotel is right on the beach in front of a wonderful snorkeling spot on the North coast. 
  • 11 breakfasts
  • 3  dinners (inc a sunset BBQ at Eco beach)
  • All transport in a private minivan between our 3 destination hotels, and on our exploration trips discovering the very best of the island sights.
  • ​Entry fees for the included sights on tour
  • 2  amazing Bali spa/massages
  • Discovery walks around the rice fields in Ubud
  • Pickup and drop-off from Denpasar airport.
Plus
  • Advice on surfing, snorkeling,shopping, spas, saunas etc whatever your interests are.
  • Small group 6-10 with guaranteed departure.
  • Help with extending stay if you would like to add a few days by the beach or in the mountains before or after the trip.

NB all of our hotels have swimming pools, air-conditioning, ensuite and are well located for walking and exploring. 

Not Included
  • Visa on arrival (cost ''if any'' depends on your passport)
  • Entry fees to optional historic sights
  • Airfare to and from Bali  
  • Drinks and meals, other than above inclusions
  • Personal spending money

On the first day we take you to a safe and good exchange office to exchange cash, AUD,USD and NZD and GBP all easy to change. Credit cards are widely accepted.

Cost estimate  U$2600 USD pp (Own room, no sharing unless you want too) 
Coming as a couple, or friends sharing will upgrade to deluxe room for you.


Payment can be made in AUD,GBP,NZD or via PayPal in USD and you need to organise your own flights and insurance.

Due to the nature of Adventure travel and the prices of the resources on which it depends, the published price of any trip is subject to change at any time, before or after booking confirmation, up to 60 days before the departure.
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I have sourced great local hotels with character and location, all will have  WiFi a swimming pool and be walking distance to evening restaurants.

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Our local hotels are lovely with a Bali flavour, and there is No single supplement. Couples or friends sharing will be upgraded to a bigger room when available.


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Beach day! may be a massage or a surf lesson from one of the local dudes.
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