Classic Bali & Lombok
G Adventures Classic
Snorkel the warm tropical waters and watch Balinese shadow puppets dance in the night. Marvel at floating palaces and temples. Experience the best of Bali and Lombok on this adventure, offering you the perfect combination of guided excursions and free time to explore these fascinating islands at your own pace. Cool your heels in secluded waterfall pools and relax in the laid-back Gili Islands. Our CEOs will bring you off the beaten path, where you’ll meet these islands’ locals and gain insight into a completely different way of life.
Highlights
- Visit the tobacco plantations of Tetebatu
- Savour Balinese cuisine
- Snorkel in the waters off of bohemian Gili Trawangan
- Explore Hindu temples
- Lay eyes on active volcanoes
Pricing
Small group tour starting at $1,899* CAD per person, based on double occupancy
14 Days – Sanur to Sanur
Travel Style: Classic
All of the highlights, culture, access, and I-can’t-believe-we-did-that moments, all at a great price.
Service Level: Standard
Comfortable tourist-class accommodations with character; mix of public and private transport.
Physical Rating: 2 – Light
Light walking and hiking suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.
Trip Type: Small Group
Small group experience; Max 16, Avg 12.
What’s Included
- Your G for Good Moment: Bali Community Training Lunch Program, Ubud
- Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group
- Your Wellness Moment: Local Hot Springs Visit, Kintamani
- Your Discover Moment: Ubud.
- Beach time in Candidasa.
- Jatiluwih Rice Terraces visit (UNESCO-protected).
- Ulun Danu temple visit (Lake Bratan).
- Highlands of Kintamani visit.
- Mt Batur view.
- Local Indonesian meal experience.
- Kerta Gosa visit.
- Ubud orientation walk.
- Sasak village visit.
- Snorkelling trip.
- Tetebatu countryside trek.
- Sendang Gila Waterfall swim.
- Free time on the white-sand beaches of the Gili Islands.
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
Day
Day 1
Location(s)
Sanur
Meals
Description
Arrive at any time.
Accommodation: Swastika Bungalow (or similar)
Day 2
Sanur – Munduk
Breakfast, Dinner
Visit the Lake Danu Bratan Temple and take a walk through the Jatiluwih Rice Terraces before arriving at the guesthouse in Munduk. Enjoy some delicious Balinese cuisine.
Accommodation: Meme Surung Homestay (or similar)
Day 3
Munduk – Kintamani
Breakfast
Drive through lush rice fields and winding mountain roads to Kintamani, then take a dip in the local hot springs.
Accommodation: Lakeview Hotel Bali (or similar)
Day 4
Kintamani – Ubud
Breakfast, Lunch
Opt for a sunrise hike to the top of Mt Batur before travelling to the cultural heart of Bali, stopping for lunch at the G Adventures supported-Bali Community Training Lunch Program. Arrive in Ubud in the late afternoon for an orientation walk and some free time.
Accommodation: Champlung Sari Hotel (or similar, 2 nights)
Day 5
Ubud
Breakfast
Enjoy a free day to explore exactly what interests you in Ubud. Opt to visit the Monkey Forest, numerous temples, rice paddies, and markets. In the evening, opt to take in a traditional Kecak dance performance.
Day 6
Ubud – Candidasa
Breakfast
Visit Kerta Gosa, the historic court of justice, before the journey to Candidasa, a superb beach location perfect for relaxing.
Accommodation: Ashyana Candidasa Resort (or similar, 2 nights)
Day 7
Candidasa
Breakfast
With more free time here, opt to visit the Tirta Gangga temple or the traditional village of Tenganan, go snorkelling, or relax on one of the secluded beaches along the coast.
Day 8
Candidasa – Kuta
Breakfast
Take a local ferry to Lombok and visit a Sasak traditional village en route to Kuta.
Accommodation: Puri Rinjani Bungalow (or similar, 2 nights)
Day 9
Kuta
Breakfast
Enjoy a full day exploring the area around Kuta. Opt for a surf lesson or visit one of the beautiful beaches nearby.
Day 10
Kuta – Senggigi
Breakfast
Enjoy a spectacular drive through the middle of Lombok. Stop at the Tetebatu community to enjoy an easy trek led by a local guide. Explore the surrounding plantation to see rice, coffee and cacao cultivation and weather permitting, views of Mt. Rinjani. Opt for a buffet lunch in the Tetebatu community before continuing on to visit the slopes of the Rinjani Volcano. Hike to a secluded waterfall and take a dip in the fresh water. Continue on to Senggigi for the night.
Accommodation: Puri Saron Hotel Senggigi Beach (or similar)
Day 11
Senggigi – Gili Trawangan
Breakfast
This morning we head to the stunning Gili Islands. Once at the islands enjoy a half-day snorkelling trip and check out what’s living under the sea.
Accommodation: Hotel Vila Ombak (or similar, 2 nights)
Day 12
Gili Trawangan
Breakfast
Today is free for exploring. Opt to rent a bike and cycle around the island, visit the shopping area, or try some yoga.
Day 13
Gili Trawangan – Sanur
Breakfast
Travel back to Bali by boat for a final dinner and farewells.
Accommodation: Swastika Bungalow (or similar, 2 nights)
Day 14
Sanur
Breakfast
Depart at any time.
*Hotel rooms are subject to availability and are confirmed by the supplier at time of booking; they may be replaced by other hotel rooms of similar category at the sole discretion of the supplier.
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*Prices are per person, based on double occupancy and subject to change and availability.