A perfect Balinese balance

Ten days on a beach is the perfect way to relax for some.

For others, it sounds like a perfect waste of time and hard-earned money.

A 13-day tour in Bali is a great balance.

There are a few days of beach time before taking to the road to visit artist communities, temples and a coffee plantation.

There is also an optional white-water rafting adventure and a pre-dawn walk to the summit of Mt Pananjakan to watch the sun rise over Mt Bromo.

The tour-only price is $NZ1892 a person.

Contact: Flight Centre on 0800 354 448.