15 Days | Be romanced by culture and hospitality on Bali and Lombok
Get ready for paradise with this 15-day adventure on the picturesque Islands of Indonesia. Travel through Bali and Lombok, blending gorgeous beaches, great food and rich cultures with warm weather and sapphire seas. This trip is guaranteed to leave you enthralled as you walk, cycle, snorkel, hike and swim through pristine environments and discover the allure of these two unique islands. Both Bali and Lombok are famous for their beauty and welcoming spirit, which you will experience at every turn.
Trip overview
- Start
- Ubud, Indonesia
- Finish
- Gili Islands, Indonesia
- Theme
- Explorer
- Destinations
- Indonesia
- Physical rating
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- Style
- Original
- Ages
- Min 15
- Group size
- Min 1 - Max 12
- Trip code
- TISBC
- Hike to the summit of Mt Batur for a truly dazzling sunrise view that stretches across the Lombok Strait, all the way over to the peaks of Mt Rinjani.
- Go snorkelling in the crystal waters around Menjangan Island reef and off the east coast of Lombok and hopefully spot some tropical fish and (if you’re lucky) sea turtles.
- Enjoy a Sasak dinner and performance at Tetebatu Local Community Center – be introduced to traditional Gamelan music and feast on dishes prepared by the local community in Tetebatu village.
- Be treated to a traditional 'bungkus' meal, have a picnic on a secluded island and feast on a BBQ seafood dinner – you won’t go hungry with all this delicious Indonesian cuisine around!
- Relax on the shores of Gili Air, swimming, snorkelling, eating and repeating – the Gili Islands may just be some of the most stunning stretches of sand you’ve ever seen.
- A good level of fitness is essential, as there are a range of physical activities included (cycling from Ubud, hiking Mt Batur, village walks and hikes in Lombok and two snorkelling trips).
- There is one very early start – your sunrise climb of Mt Batur kicks off at 3 am. This means you'll be walking over some gravel and volcanic rock in the dark. Head torches, warm clothing and good walking shoes are a must. The view at sunrise is well worth the effort, especially if the weather's fine!
- Bali and Lombok are blessed with fairly consistent temperatures year round, however the rainy season is usually from October through to March. During this time there are generally frequent downpours, although generally these do not last long and the temperatures are usually still warm
- There are two included snorkelling trips - for confident swimmers this is a great chance to see the sea life.
- Lombok is more conservative than its Balinese neighbour. Particularly in smaller towns and during village walks, it is best to dress conservatively.
- This trip is a combination of the TISA and TISM trips. Please review the Itinerary for details of when your fellow travellers and leader will change
Itinerary
View the itinerary for departures between 01 January 2024 - 31 December 2024
Inclusions
14 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 4 dinners
Boat, Bicycle, Private Van
Resort (2 nights), Hotel (7 nights), Homestay (1 night), Beach Bungalow (2 nights), Guesthouse (2 nights)
- Ubud - Campuhan Ridge & Village walk
- Bali - Kecak Fire Dance
- Ubud - Home visit, local coffee & Balinese offering
- Ubud - Bayung Gede (Kahyangan) Village to Tampak Siring cycling tour
- Undisan - Village tour
- Undisan - Traditional Village Lunch
- Sibetan - Salak community plantation walk
- Mt Batur - Sunrise volcano climb
- Lovina - Banjar Hot Springs
- Lovina - Global Kafe Visit
- Lovina - Menjangan Island Reef snorkelling tour
- Lovina - Seririt Market visit
- Tetebatu - Sasak villlage walking tour
- Tetebatu - Village community dinner
- Tetebatu - Traditional music performance
- Pringasella - Village walk
- Masbagik - Village Walk & Pottery Demonstration
- Labuhan Pandan - Snorkeling
- Labuan Pandan - BBQ dinner
- Labuhan Pandan - Island Picnic Lunch
- Senaru - Waterfall walk
- Ubud - Saraswati Temple Lotus Garden - Free
- Ubud - Whitewater rafting - IDR740000
- Local community cooking class - IDR150000
- Mt Batur - Hot springs - IDR300000
- Lovina - Yoga class - IDR120000
- Lombok - Traditional wedding - IDR750000
- Gili Air - Yoga Class - IDR120000
- Gili Air - Cooking Class - IDR395000
Dates and availability
Important notes
1. A Single Supplement to have your own room is available on this trip and excludes nights of Day 9 &10 where you will be in shared accommodation, and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for more details.
2. FINISH POINT: This trip concludes on Gili Air. The closest departure flights operate from Bali (Ngurah Rai) Airport or Lombok International Airport. You can travel by fast boat back to Bali or Lombok. Please allow sufficient time for daily boat transfers and travelling time to meet your onward arrangements. We recommend onward flights that depart after 7pm from Bali or after 1pm from Lombok.
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