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Another part of this paradise worth discovering is Bali's highlands. Situated in the mountains north of Denpasar, the highlands offer a multitude of hushed, natural beauty and charming villages renowned for their arts and crafts. There will be lots of walking during the day so wear tropical-weight clothing, a hat and comfortable shoes. Don't forget to being along a camera or recorder to capture all the spectacular sights.

Your adventure begins at the conclusion of your welcoming ceremony. After boarding your motorcoach you'll drive through the emerald green hills and into central Bali. Your first stop is Sangeh Monkey Forest, a 34-acre sanctuary for hundreds of monkeys. Monkeys are believed to be sacred in Bali and have unlimited rein so be careful, although tame, they're not shy and won't hesitate to approach you. Vying for your attention are the aromatic nutmeg trees that can reach as high as 131 feet. Inside a grove of trees sits the 400-year-old Pura Bukit Sari Sangeh Temple.

Next on your itinerary you'll see Lake Bratan. Located almost 4,000 feet above sea level, this sparkling lake sits in the crater of Mt. Catur. Perched on the shore of the lake is a temple so famous it's featured on the country's 50,000 IDR note. Since its completion in 1663, Ulun Danu Temple has been the site of festivals honoring Dewi Danu, the Balinese water, lake and river goddess.

Then, you'll make a photo stop at a viewing area where you can look out over the "twin lakes," Buyan Lake, the smallest lake in Bali, and Tamblingan Lake.

Continuing on, you'll head over to the highland village of Bedugul for lunch. Tucked along the mountain slopes you'll see a number of 100-year-old Dutch houses that have survived since the days Munduk was used as a mountain retreat.

It may be hard to leave your surroundings, but after lunch you'll visit the colorful Pasar Candi Kuning market. In addition to fresh fruits and vegetables, you can also purchase handicrafts, paintings, and fabrics.

Your final destination is the village of Tohpati, famous for its fine batik. During your visit you'll watch how the fabric is dyed, the pattern is outlined with charcoal or graphite and then you can see how wax is applied, tracing the outline. The final step is dyeing the fabric again. After observing the batik process you can try your hand at painting traditional batik designs. Later, you're invited to browse for souvenirs, gifts and fine Balinese crafts.

When your exciting highland exploration comes to an end, you'll return to your motorcoach, perhaps laden with crafts from the market or Tohpati, for the relaxing ride back to your ship.