2nd annual RUN IN PARADISE! Tour 

Bali Marathon, Half Marathon, & 10K
April 10 - 21, 2004

Sunday, 11 April ~ LAX ~ Hong Kong

Monday, 12 April ~ Hong Kong ~ Bali

MAYA UBUD RESORT & SPA

Tuesday, 13 April ~ Ubud

• Full buffet breakfast at your resort.
• Day at leisure. Relax at your magnificent resort, explore this unique artist town, or walk around the terraced rice paddies of the highlands.
• Optional Ubud Handicraft Tour, Bali Shopping Tour or Bedugul Bali Hill Country Tour.
• Dinner on own. Delicious cuisine at your resort, or consider one of the following fine restaurants in Ubud: Mozaic Restaurant, Indus Restaurant, Red Rice Restaurant, Terrazo Restaurant.

Wednesday, 14 April ~ Ubud

• Full buffet breakfast at your resort.
• Morning river rafting trip on the Ayung River including transfers and buffet lunch along the river. Easy ride through the most picturesque Balinese scenery imaginable.
• Afternoon at leisure to enjoy your resort, or go shopping in Ubud.
• Late afternoon Wine Party at the Maya Ubud hosted by your escorts Kathy and Kurt.
• Evening traditional Fire Dance Performance is included exclusively for our group in the local Teges Village. Features a vibrant Kecak Dance performance by dozens of local villagers who slide into a trance as they chant and sing.
• Followed by a delicious dinner at the traditional Lamak Restaurant in the center of Ubud. Promises to be a delightful and most interesting evening.

Thursday, 15 April ~ Ubud

• Full buffet breakfast at your resort.
• Day at leisure. More time for shopping in Ubud.
• Or enjoy an optional early morning Volcano Hiking Trip to watch the spectacular sunrise,
• or an Ubud Herbal Nature Walk with lunch included.
• More evening dinner suggestions at your resort or in town.
• For those interested, in the late afternoon, there is an optional opportunity for joining a run with the Bali Hash House Harriers (location TBA one week prior). Will arrange for transfer to/from.

Friday, 16 April ~ Ubud ~ Candi Dasa

• Full buffet breakfast at your resort.
• Late morning transfer from Ubud to Candi Dasa, on the East Coast of Bali, where the run events will take place on Sunday.
• Stops will be made in the center of Klungkung and at the Bat Cave.
• Arrive mid-afternoon at your resort the...

CANDI BEACH COTTAGE

• Late afternoon site inspection of the Marathon/Half Marathoncourse by motorcoach,
• or simply enjoy the lush scenery, the ocean or the pool at your resort. Dinner on own.

Saturday, 17 April ~ Candi Dasa

• Full buffet breakfast at your resort.
• Day at leisure.
• Optional morning Snorkeling or Dive trip to Tulamben with ship wreck, or to the Blue Lagoon. Lunch box included.
• Afternoon bib distribution and info meeting will take place at the Candi Beach Cottage to prepare for the runs on Sunday.
• Late afternoon light "Happy Hour" around the new pool of the Candi Beach Resort, hosted by Kathy and Kurt. Last minute strategy/ideas exchange about your run the next day.
• Evening Pasta Dinner is included at your resort. An array of different pasta dishes, and vegetables. Served in the lush patio facing the sea.

Sunday, 18 April ~ MARATHON DAY

This is your big day! An Internationally sanctioned run in Paradise!

• Continental breakfast items available at your resort.
• The runs start from the Candi Beach Cottage.

0530 Marathon and Half Marathon start.
0630 10K starts.

• Refreshment stations are set up every 2 miles, and provide fresh Spring water and sponge, bananas, cola and Isotonic drinks.
• At the finish line back at the Candi Beach Cottage, we will have OUR OWN MASSAGE TREATMENT TENT, with photographer. Every KLE runner gets a massage treatment included at this unique and exclusive KLE Tent Site, plus refreshments.
• Every finisher within the prescribed time limit will receive a T-shirt, medal and certificate.
• Balance of day at leisure to rest up from your run. Relax around the pool of your resort, and soak up the sun while the pool bar is open to re-hydrate you again.

Monday, 19 April ~ Candi Dasa ~ Nusa Dua

• Full buffet breakfast at your resort.
• Leave Candi Dasa mid-morning for drive along the coast to Sanur for lunch, then on to your deluxe...

NUSA DUA BEACH RESORT & SPA

Tuesday, 20 April ~ Nusa Dua

• Full buffet breakfast at your resort.
• Day at leisure for last minute shopping at the Galleria Nusa Dua,
• or take a Cooking Class at Bumbu Bali with early morning guided shopping for food at the local markets,then help prepare your own lunch with the Bumbu Bali chef.
• or join a Lembongan Island Beach Club Day Cruise for snorkeling and swimming.
• Evening exclusive Farewell Dinner is included at your resort, accompanied by light Balinese music instrument. Share the experiences you have made in Bali with your newly made running friends. A delightful evening to round out a memorable visit to the paradise island of Bali.

Wednesday, 21 April ~ Bali ~ Departure Day

• Full buffet breakfast at your resort.
• Morning at leisure.
• Early afternoon transfer to the nearby Denpasar airport.

Wednesday, 21 April ~ 2200 Arrive LAX.

Pre-Bali 3-night "Hong Kong" Stop Over 7 April - 11 April

Wednesday, 7 April ~ LAX

Thursday, 8 April ~ LAX ~ Hong Kong

Friday, 9 April ~ Hong Kong

MARCO POLO HONGKONG HOTEL

Saturday, 10 April ~ In Hong Kong

• Full buffet breakfast at the hotel.
• Morning sightseeing excursion of Victoria Island with Peak tram ride.
• Sampan ride at Aberdeen.
• Also includes a visit to the famous Stanley Market.
• Afternoon at leisure. Dinner on own.

Sunday 11 April ~ In Hong Kong.

• Full buffet breakfast at the hotel.
• Day at leisure for browsing the town on your own.
• For those interested, mid-afternoon "optional" opportunity to join a run with Hong Kong's Wanchai Hash House Harriers (run start location TBA one week prior).
• Dinner on own.

Monday, 12 April ~ Hong Kong ~ Bali

• Full buffet breakfast at the hotel.
• Transfer to the airport.
• At the airport, join the Main Group of BM04 for the continuing journey together to the BM04.

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