Trip Region: Southeast Asia
Country(ies): Singapore, Bali
Partners Trek? No
Cost: $2095
Airfare Estimate: $1600
Structure:   •   Lodging:   •   Nightlife: 7   •   Activity: 7

Rooftop drinks, a volcanic hike and an island boat cruise? You will experience a little bit of everything on this trek! We’ll start the trip in Singapore where we will explore everything this small city has to offer. From food to gardens to Singapore Slings overlooking the world’s largest infinity pool, we will do it all. After our time in the big city, we will hop over to Bali to become one with nature. In Bali, we will say hello to some monkeys, hike a volcano for sunrise and cruise around the beach area of Seminyak to find the best cocktails. Throughout the trek, your leaders will share their wisdom and prepare you to crush the first year of Business School. Hop aboard, you don’t want to miss this trek!

Day 1 — Saturday, Aug 17

Your B school travel adventures begin today. It is time to live up to the rumors that MBA students take two years off from the real world to travel around the world. Pack your bags, we are headed to Singapore and Bali!

Day 2 — Sunday, Aug 18

Shake off the jetlag, it’s time to relive Crazy Rich Asians!! Our adventure begins in Singapore just like Nick and Rachel. We will check into the hotel and head to the Lau Pa Sat food market to try all of the local favs. Our resident Singapore expert, Maddie, will guide us through the market showing us all the food she tried during MAP. Full of satay, we will head back to the hotel to rest up for the next day.

Day 3 — Monday, Aug 19

It’s time to hit the town and explore. We will start the day with a local tour through the Civic District, visiting the official mascot of Singapore, Kampong Glam and the Chijmes. The afternoon is free to further explore or just soak up the humidity with an ice cold Singapore Sling. We will end our time in Singapore the same way Crazy Rich Asians does at Marina Bay Sands for dinner. The night will end with bright lights and drinks in the big city at Clarke Quay.

Day 4 — Tuesday, Aug 20

Today we trade modern city buildings for monkeys and rice patties. We are off to Bali! The group will fly together and travel to Ubud, a cultural oasis in the mountains. We will have some free time in the afternoon to visit the monkey forest, take a yoga class or relax by the pool. Once nighttime falls and the monkeys are full of watermelon, it’s time for us to explore Ubud. We will enjoy a nice dinner together while we listen to local live music.

Day 5 — Wednesday, Aug 21

Are you ready to see some green? We start our day with a visit to the Tegalalang Rice terraces where the insta content overload begins. Afterwards we will visit Tirta Empul, a Hindu Balinese water temple famous for its holy spring water. All of the sightseeing will leave us famished so it will be time to eat. Well... first let’s learn how to cook. A local chef will teach us about the food in Bali and then we will prepare a delicious dinner for ourselves. We will end the day with full bellies and phones full of insta pics.

Day 6 — Thursday, Aug 22

Sadly it is time to leave Ubud but the adventure continues. On the way out of town, we will make one last stop at Ubud Palace to learn about the history of the area and the royal family. We will then make our way higher into the mountains to a fishing village on the edge of Lake Batur. This will be our base camp for our summit of Mt. Batur tomorrow. Get some rest, it’s an early one.

Day 7 — Friday, Aug 23

Rise and shine friends. Have you ever seen the sunrise on top of a volcano? Well today’s the day...we summit Mt. Batur! Not only will your efforts be rewarded with an amazing view but our reward for descending the volcano is hot springs. We will soak in the views while our muscles rejuvenate. Once we are fully relaxed, it will be time to move on to the beach and head to Seminyak. We will have seen the sunrise today so why not the sunset too? The day will end with drinks during sunset at Potato Head Beach Club.

Day 8 — Saturday, Aug 24

It’s been a busy few days so why not soak up some sun at the beach? Today is a day of leisure for everyone. For those of you who can’t sit still... don’t worry we have lots of optional activities. Surfing? Yoga? Or perhaps a VW Cocktail Safari Adventure?

Day 9 — Sunday, Aug 25

After a relaxing day (or not so relaxing), it’s time for the grand finale. It’s boat day! We cruise to Nusa Lembongan Island to explore new beaches, snorkel and swim. We will enjoy a local BBQ lunch at a poolside cabana and sip on cocktails. Enjoy an afternoon nap in the hammocks before setting sail back to Seminyak. It’s our last night so we will keep the party going and have one last night out together.

Day 10 — Monday, Aug 26

After a sweet goodbye over breakfast, we head to the airport to return to AA. Enjoy that long flight before the real world sets in. But don’t worry too much...you will always have your trusty MBA2s to help you get through your first year!