The Perfect Paradise- Sathiskumar’s Review of Bali Trip with Thrillophilia
In Sathiskumar’s words, he thought of no tour operator other than Thrillophilia when he first started his conversation about visiting Bali. He and his partner were simply sipping on hot coffee one lazy Sunday afternoon while scrolling reels. They came across this amazing video where the highlights of Bali were shown, and that was the moment they made up their minds to take a good long vacation.
Winter was just around the corner, and they thought that would be the best time to go for it. So at once, they contacted Thrillophilia through their website as they had already taken a few trips with them in the past. A salesperson named Prithu Yash Mohiley called them, explained the entire region, told them about different packages of various durations, and they had so many options on the table that they took some time to decide.
The next day, they called him again with the final chosen package of 7 days and conveyed all their needs, to which Yash responded with such expertise and knowledge that they were satisfied with his consultation.
The Bali Bounce
The day they reached Bali airport, their assigned driver was patiently waiting for them with his car to take them to their villa stay. He was so friendly and welcoming that they never felt a moment of discomfort. Their stay—Ubud Heaven Penestanan—was no less than a paradise. It was as if they had come to visit their family, the staff were all so warm and attentive to their requirements.
They spent a nice relaxing day at leisure there, strolling in the gardens and taking exciting dips in the swimming pool with his wife! It was a very romantic day, which they topped off with a nice outdoor dinner. He was already loving the place.
The best thing about Ubud was its scenic beauty—it was unlike any other that he had seen before. Lush terrace-cut farming all around, with some ancient buildings and temples dotting the views—as if adorning the sight with some heavy jewellery.
The Tegenungan Waterfall was mesmerising to watch, and so were the Kintamani and coffee plantation tours. The rice terraces were something very unique, defining the region in the best way possible.
And… the Bali Swing won their hearts—they rented some amazing dresses for clicking million-dollar-worthy pictures of themselves. Trust him when he says this, they are still debating about which ones to frame and hang over their bed.
The amount of Hindu temples in Bali is countless, some are dedicated to Shiva, some to Ganga, and some worshipped the five natural elements—water, fire, air, soil, and space. which kind of caught his attention but then Sathiskumar let it slide because he wanted to give his brain a bit of rest on this vacation.
Anyway, they made their way to the Tirta Gangga Temples and the Gate of Heaven Lempuyang Temple which were absolutely worth it. The decorations, the well-maintained architecture and gardens, and the unique designs that reflected the diversity of the region all made it a brilliant experience to have in Bali.
Also, his wife almost fell trying to balance herself on the circular floating rocks in these temples for a good picture. Watching this hilarious scene, he broke into laughter, to which she got visibly upset. Although she had asked him to delete the picture, he has plans to release it online on her birthday…haha! He hopes she doesn’t read this review (pray for him!)
To dive or to float, that is the question
The floating temple of Ulun Danu Temple Beratan was so picturesque and serene—it was covered with a thick blanket of fog when they reached there. This cast an enchanting spell on the entire surroundings and the views of course. The mystery and the magic of the place seemed to have emerged from its slumber.
The views and aesthetics of the place are unparalleled. His wife was an art enthusiast, and she just could not get enough of this attraction. The Tanah Lot Sunset Tour was a memorable highlight. They all had a fabulous time watching the sunset over the sea.
Then came Nusa Penida into their lives… rather, they went to Nusa Penida, and he can still vouch that:
That kind of beauty is hard to find.
The white sands and the turquoise-blue water sparkled in the sunlight, and it instantly shifted their mood! They went straight to the beach to dip their feet. The feeling of the ocean waves washing their feet was very soothing.
They went to 4 beaches—Kelingking Beach, Angel Billabong, Broken Bay, and Crystal Bay, all of which offered a heavenly experience. They tried the local coastal dishes of the area like crispy duck and pomfrets with beer. Then they toured the beaches on a boat ride, and collected lots and lots of sea shells for home decoration!
That was not it, they tried their hands at snorkelling, couple parasailing, and jet skiing, which totally brought out the adventurous versions of themselves. Hiking on the Kling Kling mountain trails to reach the Uluwatu Temple was one of the best experiences they had on the trip.
Throughout the trip, they tried many local dishes and local brews which made their trip very fulfilling. And special thanks to the driver, for all his stories, food and restaurant suggestions, and for treating them just like his family members. He was such a help in Bali, and the next time they come here they will surely call him for everything.
Last, but not least, many thanks to Yash for curating such a marvellous itinerary. His guidance aided their travel experience a lot. But what took it to the next level, was the joint effort of all the people involved in making this trip a success. The communication, coordination, and operation of the trip were top-notch, along with the services and the food included in the package.
All in all, they had a very comfortable yet very happening trip. And he can't thank Thrillophilia enough for saving his year from going trip-less!
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