Indonesia Island Hopper: Bali, Lombok & Gili

Upon arrival at Denpasar International Airport, you will be met and transferred to your resort.

After checking in, the balance of the day is at leisure to begin your explorations or simply relax and enjoy the resort facilities.

Enjoy a full day at leisure to explore Bali at your own pace.

Sanur, the oldest developed beach area in Bali, is family-friendly and situated on the calm leeward side of the island. It offers a 5-kilometre/3-mile walkway along the beachfront. In character, it is quiet and relaxing. There are breakwaters which protect the beach from erosion plus there are coral reefs just offshore for divers and snorkelers to view the underwater life. The Caraway Bali Cooking Class is available for visitors wishing to partake in learning to cook Balinese style. 

Enjoy a pleasant ride along the hills of Bali's southern peninsula. This area, known as Bukit, offers a landscape of rugged limestone cliffs and world-renowned surf breaks that is unlike any other on the island. At the southwestern tip of the peninsula, perched on a cliff 70 meters above the Indian Ocean and offering stunning views,  is the incredible Uluwatu Temple. The Kecak Dance performance at Uluwatu Temple is a traditional Balinese dance that involves a group of men chanting "cak" in a rhythmic and hypnotic way, while dancers in elaborate costumes tell the story of the Ramayana, creating a captivating and unforgettable experience against the backdrop of the temple and the sunset. The tour ends up at Jimbaran Beach to enjoy an incredible Seafood dinner, served on the beach before returning to your hotel.

This full-day tour focuses on the history of Bali, which is deeply rooted in the ancient Javanese Hindu Kingdom. Start with a visit to Kehen Temple, featuring a massive Banyan tree and dedicated to the worship of Shiva. The inner sanctuary houses a triple throne shrine of the Hindu trinity: Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva. Continue on to the Mother Temple, Besakih Temple, the most significant place of worship in Bali and the largest temple on the island. Proceed downhill through the villages of Selat and Sidemen. Stop on route to see hand weaving home industry before visit to Bali Aga, an original Balinese village believed to have existed long before the waves of Hindu-Javanese migration. Bali Aga is the only village where traditional "Geringsing" cloths are still woven today. On your return journey, stop at the shore to witness the traditional salt processing methods (weather permitting).

A full day to enjoy Bali at your own pace.

Following breakfast at your resort, you’ll be transferred to Denpasar International Airport for your short flight to Lombok (flight not included in price).

Upon arrival at Lombok International Airport, you will be met by your guide and will depart directly to begin your Sasak and Southern Beaches tour. Drive south to the traditional Sasak Village of Sengkol and Rembitan where you can see the locals live in hyperbolic shaped, thatched huts before proceeding to Kuta Beach on the coast. Here, you can enjoy the beach with time for lunch at local restaurant (not included). Energetic/active travelers may climb the promontory for spectacular views over the bays and beaches. Continue on to Sukarara, a traditional weaving village where the cloth is made for the everyday sarongs of locals. You will have a comprehensive visit to the village of Banyumulek where they make pottery for everyday use, simple in design and primitive in style. Following your tour, you’ll be transferred to your hotel to check in and relax.

This morning, enjoy breakfast at your resort before proceeding for an interesting city tour. Begin with visits to Mayura (the royal court of former Balinese kings), Mandalika public market (the main market of Lombok) and Lingsar Temple which is the holiest and the most unique temple of Lombok.

You’ll have a break for lunch at your choice of restaurant (not included).

Continue on to visit the royal summer palace of Narmada and Suranadi Temple with its holy eels. An additional stop at Rungkang handicraft village can be included (time permitting). Following your tour, you’ll be returned to your resort for the remainder of your day/evening at leisure.

After breakfast at your resort, begin traveling north following the inland road through the hills and the Pusuk forest. You might see monkeys along the roadside. Continue down the coast to the village of Pemenang where you will board an outrigger for the 20-minute crossing over to Gili Trawangan. This island is renowned for its superb snorkeling as the crystal clear waters and a reef of tropical corals and millions of multicolored fish surround it. There are numerous small bungalows dotting the island that also have simple restaurants. Check in to your resort and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure.

Two full days to explore Gili Trawangan at your own pace.

Teeming with natural beauty and lots to keep you busy, it's not hard to see why Gili Trawangan is such a popular side trip from Bali or Lombok. Despite only measuring 15kmsq in size, Gili Trawangan has a lot going for it! For starters, it's home to soft powdery white beaches fringed with swaying palm trees, turquoise waters chock-full with diverse marine life, and epic beach bars. Top that off with an array of fun things to do like snorkeling with turtles, island hopping and scuba diving. 

After breakfast at your resort, you’ll be transferred back to Bali and onwards to Denpasar International Airport for your onward flight.