RMC presents
SINGAPORE & BALI
October 8 – 22, 2024
Friends of Montauk next journey takes us where “East meets West.”
SINGAPORE: This Island-Country-State-City in southeast Asia takes less than an hour to drive from end to end and yet is agog with multiple attractions…..futuristic architecture, multicultural landscapes, manicured gardens, an amazing history and a bustling vibrant “night market” alive with people, crafts and food. All this along with the intriguing mix of people that make up Singapore’s multifaceted culture.
BALI: Conjures up the idea of a “Pacific Island Paradise” … from the exquisite flower petal offerings, to processions of joyfully garbed locals gathered at a myriad of temple ceremonies, and of course its iconic beaches, Most everything has a spiritual meaning reflected in its people’s warmth and generosity.
Important: Please note that we again have participation limits. So reservations will be accepted on a “first-come/first served” basis as we have capacity restrictions on some of the tours we are taking.
TOUR INCLUDES
- Round trip transportation from Montauk to JFK
- Round trip air to Singapore and Bali
- Special overnight stay in San Francisco to break up the flight to Singapore
- 12 nights deluxe hotel accommodations
- Hotel service charges and taxes
- Breakfast every day
- 5 lunches
- 8 dinners
- Transportation throughout by coach
- Sightseeing as per itinerary
- Sightseeing entrance fees
SPECIAL FEATURES
- Overnight in San Francisco and a special dinner at Tadd’s restaurant, The Pawn Shop
- Flight to Singapore with the world’s #1 airline, Singapore Air and return from Bali via Emirates
- Dim Sum lunch in Singapore’s Chinatown
- Special Singapore local “Perankan” dinner
- Dinner at the famous Singapore Night Market
- Dinner & a “Singapore Sling” drink at the famous Raffles Hotel
- Private “BumBoat” canal river cruise
- Lunch and cooking class in Bali
- Ride an elephant through a Bali forest
- Full day private yacht cruise for swimming, snorkeling and BBQ
- Seafood and sunset at the famous Jimbaran Bay restaurant in Bali
SINGAPORE & BALI TOUR ITINERARY
1st day: Tuesday, October 8 – To San Francisco (D)
Depart the East End to board our non-stop flight to San Francisco. We will transfer to our airport hotel and have some time to freshen up. Then we’ll be bused into town for a very special dinner at Tadd’s 5-Star restaurant called The Pawn Shop. After dinner, return to our hotel for a good night’s rest.
2nd day- Wednesday, October 9: Depart for Singapore
Transfer to the airport to board our non-stop flight to Singapore arriving the next evening (we lose a day going over the International date line).
3rd day- Thursday, October 10: Arrival in Singapore (D)
Arrival in Singapore, where we clear Immigration and Customs. Then transfer to our reserved accommodations. After settling in, we will have welcome dinner at our hotel.
4th day- Friday, October 11: In Singapore (B/L/D)
After breakfast we will have a sightseeing tour of this unique city. We begin our journey at Kampong Glam, an area where modernity meets tradition. This district has a history that dates back to Singapore’s colonial era as the allocated area to the Malay, Arab and Bugis communities. We drive around the Civic District, passing by the Padang, Singapore Cricket Club, historic Parliament House and the National Gallery Singapore. Next, stop at the Merlion Park and do not miss out on this picture-taking opportunity with The Merlion, a mythological creature that is part lion and part fish. Proceed to Singapore’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site – the Singapore Botanic Gardens as we walk through the National Orchid Garden which boasts a sprawling display of 60,000 orchid plants. The tour will end in 
Chinatown, where you will visit the traditional temple followed by a dim sum lunch at a local restaurant. We return to our hotel via subway. Time to relax before our evening dinner… a taste of a Peranakan buffet. Peranakan food is a unique cuisine of descendants of early Chinese migrants who settled in Indonesia. You only find this cuisine in South East Asia.
5th day- Saturday, October 12: In Singapore (B/D)
Morning tour as we catch a cable car ride from Mount Faber to the “State of Fun” – called Sunosta, as we take in the amazing aerial views from Mount Faber. Images of Singapore LIVE takes us on a journey to uncover the nation’s extraordinary story through a unique mix of live actors and special effects. Then onto discover the awe-inspiring world of life in the ocean at the S.E.A. Aquarium, the world’s largest aquarium. 
Return to our hotel for a free afternoon for some shopping before we are off in the afternoon to tour the Gardens by the Bay, Singapore’s “must see” site, where we will view more than 1 million plants from more than 5,000 species – enjoy an Avatar Experience, an immersive walkthrough event inspired by the beauty and unique storytelling of the globally highest-grossing film of all time – AVATAR. Next, proceed to Skypark at Marina Bay Sands, and an amazing birds-eye view of the city from the top of Marina Bay Sand’s Skypark – soaring 57 stories above the heart of the city. Prepare to be amazed and 
entertained after sundown as we witness the breathtaking beauty of the Supertree Groves at Garden Rhapsody in Gardens by the Bay with its mesmerizing symphony of lights and music that creates an enchanting spectacle. Get ready for an unforgettable experience! We end our evening with dinner at the Night Market called Lau Pa Sat. It’s the largest food center in Singapore and is famous for its satay stalls. We wander the market on our own and partake on what fancies our feast at one of the many food stalls. We will then meet at an assigned departure point for our return to our hotel.
6th day- Sunday, October 13: In Singapore (B/D)
The morning is free to sleep late and do some independent exploration. In the afternoon, we take the subway to Clarke Quay, where we board a “bumboat” for a cruise along the Singapore River to see Singapore lit up at night, showcasing beautifully restored shops and houses, modern skyscrapers of the financial district, colonial buildings and the iconic Merlion statue. We end our “cruise” at the reknowned Raffles Hotel for a welcome “Singapore Sling” and a wonderful at dinner at the famous Bar & Billiard room.
7th day- Monday, October 14: To Bali and onto Ubud (B/D)
This morning we transfer to the airport for our flight to Bali. Upon arriving at Ngurah Rai Airport, we meet our local guide and transfer to your hotel in Ubud, considered the spiritual and cultural center of Bali. The balance of the afternoon is ours to relax before our Welcome to Bali dinner at our hotel.
8th day- Tuesday, October 15: In Ubud, Bali (B/L)
This morning we head to Tirta Empul Temple that was built at 9th Century. In the Temple we will see the Holy spring water blowing from the Temple’s ground and inner pool, and on the 2nd level of the Temple we view people putting their heads into the pool and drinking water from the 
showering waterfall. These waters are believed to have magic curative powers and people journey from all over Bali to purify themselves in these clear bathing pools. We will too…so please bring extra clothes, sarong, bathing suit and towel to participate in this special ritual. After bathing we continue to Tegalalang to have lunch and enjoy the view that is famous for its beautiful scenes of rice paddies often seen in pictures of Bali. After lunch we will have an unusual experience as we travel to the Mason Elephant Sanctuary. Here we take a “walk on the wild side” with an informative and scenic strolling atop an elephant through the cool Taro jungle. Afterwards, we enjoy viewing the elephants bathing in the park lake. Return to our hotel for a free evening and dining at one of the area’s great restaurants.
9th day- Wednesday, October 16: In Ubud, Bali (B/L)
Today, we travel to Bongkasa Village for a cooking class. First we stop at local traditional market to buy some fruit, flowers and spices. Arrival at the Balinese House for our cooking class as we all together prepare our lunch. After our lunch we will visit the Ubud Monkey Forest, inhabited by 700 monkeys. The forest lies within the village of Padangtegal, The village’s residents view the Monkey Forest as an important spiritual, economic, educational and conservation center. Afterwards return to our hotel for dinner on our own and a good night’s rest.
10th day- Thursday, October 17: To Sanur, Bali (B/L/D)
After breakfast we transfer to the beach resort of Sanur. Along the way we will visit Taman Ayun Temple, a Hindu temple and garden complex. The historic temple was built at the order of I Gusti Agung Putu in 1634 and served as the Mengwi kingdom’s main temple. There is also a serene garden area with lush trees and tranquil lotus-blossom filled ponds. We will have lunch at a local restaurant before we check into our beach front hotel. Dinner this evening will be at our hotel.
11th day- Friday, October 18: In Sunair, Bali (B)
Morning at leisure. In the afternoon, we travel to the beautiful Tegenungan waterfall 
where we take a leisurely walk through lush green forest to reach the waterfall. This is followed by a visit to a local coffee plantation for coffee tasting, before departing for Kintamani with time to do a soaking at the Batur hot spring (again, bring a bathing suit if you want soak). Return to our hotel for dinner on our own this evening after enjoying one of the most beautiful sunsets in Indonesia.
12th day- Saturday, October 19: In Sunair, Bali. A full day of sailing on our private yacht (B/L)
After breakfast we transfer to Serangan Harbor to board our private yacht as we cruise along the iconic Broken Beach and Kelingking Beach, also known as T-Rex Cliff. Admire the beauty of West Penida from the water before arriving at our 
private mooring at Toya Pakeh. The journey from Serangan to Toya Pakeh takes about 1 to 1.5 hours. Once anchored, we can snorkel in crystal-clear waters of this stunning bay, Maybe float on an available inflatable sea mattress, indulge in some fun fishing, try paddle boarding, or even get your adrenaline pumping with some towable toys. All these activities are 
available during our trip. We will also enjoy a delicious BBQ lunch with a medley of grilled prawns, panned mahi-mahi fillets and chicken skewers accompanied by a variety of side salads and vegetables, all paired with fragrant steamed jasmine rice and sambals. After lunch we will do some island hopping and end our cruise spending the remaining time in Nusa Lembongan for swimming or simply facing the island and soaking in its atmosphere. Sail back to Serangan at 4:30 PM, catching the mesmerizing sunset as we return to the Bali mainland. Transfer back to our hotel for a free evening.
13th day- Sunday, October 20: In Sunair, Basli (B/D)
Morning to sleep late, lounge by the hotel pool or beach. In the afternoon we depart for Uluwatu to see a Kecak Dance Performance. Uluwatu contains six of Bali’s most important spiritual important temples. One is the Uluwatu Temple. Set at the edge of a high cliff and offering stunning views the Indian Ocean, the temple’s grandeur architecture, beautiful scenery, lovely ancient statues accent the Kecak dance performance. 
The Kecak Dance is performed with a male chorus of about 50 men as the musical accompaniment, yet not using any musical instruments. The ritual dates back to Balinese history prior to the use of instruments. This Balinese dance, combined with the natural beauty of the surrounding cliffs makes for a unique and enjoyable cultural experience. We end our stay in Bali at a farewell dinner at the famous Jimbaran Bay restaurant where we will enjoy some of freshest seafood (next to Montauk’s seafare), and beautiful sunset before returning to our hotel.
14th day- Monday, October 21: Depart for Dubai and connect to JFK (B)
We have the morning to relax, get a pool or beach swim before we have lunch on our own at the hotel and then depart for our connecting flights via Dubai and a short connection back to JFK.
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PRICE PER PERSON
Per Person in Double Occupancy room:
$6,899 payments via check or money order
$7,259 payments via credit card
Per Person in Single Occupancy Room:
$8,199 payments via check or money order
$8,599 payments via credit card
Add to above costs:
U.S. airline facility security and tax charges for all classes: $629 ($659 via credit card)
Prepaid Gratuities $150 ($159 via credit card)
Upgrade to Premium Economy and Business Class flights: (note limited seats available for upgrade)
On United from Newark to San Francisco
Upgrade to Premium Economy N/A
Upgrade to Business Class $1,799 ($1,899 via credit card)
On Singapore Airlines from San Francisco to Singapore & Singapore to Bali
Upgrade to Premium Economy $799 pp ($839 via credit card)
Upgrade to Business Class $3,399 pp ($3,579 via credit card)
On Emirates from Bali to JFK
Upgrade to Premium Economy N/A
Upgrade to Business Class $2,999 ($3,159 via credit card)
Payments:
Initial Non-Refundable Deposit of $1,500 per person ($1,550 via credit card) to secure space on the tour
$2,500 ($2,600 via credit card) for Premium economy or Business Class travelers
Final Payment due on or before July 8, 2024
After you complete and submit this form, you will automatically be re-directed to the Payment Page for secure online payment by credit or debit card. A $1500 deposit ($1550 via credit card) – OR $2500 (or $2600 via credit card) for air upgrading, is required to reserve your space on this tour.
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Photo credits:
Balinese dancers by Crisco 1492 under Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 International license.
Merlion statue Singapore: Stryn, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
S.E.A. Aquarium™ courtesy of Singapore Tourist Board
Bumboat courtesy of VisitSingapore.com
Taman Ayun Temple courtesy of Indonesia Travel
