You will learn a lot about Balinese culture and also get to taste some of the best local cuisine on this trip. Places you will visit include the Rinjani Volcano, the spectacular Gili islands, Ubud and the tobacco plantations of Tetebatu.

This trip travels through some of the most beautiful countryside you can see in the world, also stopping off at spectacular picturesq beaches where you will be able to relax and take in the local culture. Optional extras for this holiday include going snorkelling, scuba diving, visiting hot springs or hiking a volcano. You will also get to stay with local people in a traditional village.

 

Itinerary

Day 1 Sanur Beach
Arrive at any time.

Day 2 Bedugal/Munduk
Journey via hot springs and Lake Bratan temple to our home for the night and enjoy some delicious Balinese cuisine.

Day 3 Kintamani
A drive through lush rice fields and up Gunung Batur to Kintamani. Optional village walk, hot springs or volcano hike.

Day 4-5 Ubud
Orientation walk upon arrival to the 'heart of Balinese culture'. Opt to visit Monkey Forest, numerous temples, rice paddies and markets.

Day 6-7 Candidasa
Time to relax! Opt to visit the Tirta Gangga temple, take a diving lesson or visit some secluded beaches along the coast.

Day 8 Lombok/Tetebatu
Ferry to Lombok and take time to explore the landscape surrounding Rinjani Volcano.

Day 9 Senaru
We hit the road and visit the tobacco plantations of Tetebatu.

Days 10-12 Gili Islands
Head by bus and boat to the stunning Gili Islands. Here, you'll have the chance to swim, snorkel or kick back and relax.

Day 13 Sanur
We head back to Bali by speedboat for our final night dinner and farewells.

Day 14 Sanur
Depart at any time

 

What's Included

  • Beach time in Candidasa. Hot springs and Lake Bratan temple visit. Highlands of Kintamani visit. Mt Batur view. Local Indonesian meal experience. Besakih Temple visit. Ubud orientation walk. Homestay in Sasak. Tobacco plantation visit. Sendang Gile waterfall visit. Rice paddy walk. Free time on the white-sand beaches of the Gili Islands. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
  • 13 breakfasts, 1 dinner. (Allow USD250-320 for meals not included.)
  • Hotels/simple guesthouses (13 nts).
  • Minibus, local bus, ferry, private boat, walking.
  • Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout, local guides

 

Trip Specifics

  • Departures: Every Month
  • Duration: 14 Days
  • Start/Finish: Sanur
  • Prices: From £1229
  • Trip Code: AESS