15 Days | Be romanced by culture and hospitality on Bali and Lombok
Get ready for a magical getaway on the picturesque Islands of Indonesia on this tropical adventure. Travel through Bali and Lombok blending gorgeous beaches, great food and rich cultures with Indonesia’s warm weather and sapphire seas. This trip is guaranteed to leave you enthralled as you walk, cycle, snorkel, hike and swim through pristine environs 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 of this trip.
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
- Adventure to the summit of Mt Batur, where, on a clear morning, dazzling sunrise vistas stretch across the Lombok Strait, all the way over to the peaks of Mt Rinjani
- Snorkelling the crystal waters around Menjangan Island reef and also off the east coast of Lombok. Hopefully spot some tropical fish and perhaps if you are lucky some sea turtles.
- Get an insight into the real Indonesia, with cultural activities and visiting local villages.
- See the contrasts in religion and culture between Bali and Lombok.
- Lombok and the Gili Islands are less frequented than their Balinese neighbour. Stay on the East Coast of Lombok in an area off the tourist trail.
- By travelling on this trip, you’ll directly support our Intrepid Foundation partner, Coral Triangle Center Foundation. Donations help expand their coral restoration project and support their educational outreach activities for local schools in Nusa Penida.
- 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 sealife
- Lombok is more conservative than it's Balinese neighbour. Particularly in smaller towns and during village walks, it is best to dress conservatively
View the itinerary for departures between 01 January 2025 - 31 December 2025
Itinerary
Inclusions
14 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners
Boat, Bicycle, Private Van
Beach cabin (2 nights), Guesthouse (2 nights), Hotel (10 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
- Bedugul - Pura Ulun Danu Bratan Temple
- Gitgit - Waterfall walk
- Pringasella - Village walk
- Labuhan Pandan - Snorkeling
- Labuan Pandan - BBQ dinner
- Labuhan Pandan - Island Picnic Lunch
- Senaru - Waterfall walk
- Senaru - Sasak village walking tour
- Ubud - Saraswati Temple Lotus Garden - IDR50000
- Ubud - Whitewater rafting - IDR750000
- Local community cooking class - IDR150000
- Mt Batur - Hot springs - IDR280000
- Lovina - Yoga class - IDR150000
- Balinese Massage - IDR175000
- Sanur - Yoga Lesson - IDR150000
- Gili Air - Yoga Class - IDR120000
- Gili Air - Cooking Class - IDR450000
Dates and availability
Important notes
Important itinerary note for TISBC241228: As this trip is a combination trip of our Beautiful Bali and Discover Lombok trip, this departure has an itinerary change due to the changes made to Disover Lombok for 2025. The 1 night stay in Senaru is removed in 2025 and is replaced by another night in Tetebatu. Please refer to 2025 version of the itinerary for correct day to day location and activities.
1. A Single Supplement to have your own room is available on this trip and excludes nights of Day 9 &12 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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