Islands of Indonesia

Look for Komodo dragons in the wild, meet the friendly people of Ngada village, explore Hindu temples, visit the tobacco plantations of Tetebatu, savour Balinese cuisine, snorkel vibrant reefs and dig your feet into white sand.

Itinerary

Day 1 Sanur
Arrive at any time.

Days 2-3 Labuan Bajo/Komodo
Hop on a plane to Labuan Bajo, a small fishing village on the island of Flores. Wander the town and check out the beaches and watch for flying fox bats at dusk. On Day 3, enjoy a full-day trip by boat to Rinca Island and Komodo Island nearby. Walk through the grasslands looking for Komodo dragons in their natural habitat. Head back to Labuan Bajo for the evening.

Day 4 Ruteng
Drive to Ruteng and take in the stunning surrounding mountains. Check out the local markets in the area and eat some delicious local food. Opt to visit the nearby archaeological site Liang Bua, known for the discovery of the Flores Man, or hike around the rice paddies.

Days 5-6 Bajawa
Drive to Bajawa, marvel at the gorgeous mountain views. Head out to Ngada village to meet with the local tribe and learn more about the traditional architecture and way of life. In the afternoon, opt to visit Malange Hot Springs.

Day 7 Ende
Enjoy stopping in local villages on the way to Moni. Visit the volcanic craters of Kelimutu. The craters are filled with red, blue or green colours. Explore Moni village and enjoy the natural surrounding beauty before continuing to Ende for the night.

Days 8-9 Sanur
Fly back to Sanur and spend Day 9 exploring Sanur.

Day 10 Bedugal/Munduk
Journey via hot springs and Lake Bratan temple to our home for the night and enjoy some delicious Balinese cuisine.

Day 11 Kintamani
Drive through lush rice fields and up Gunung Batur to Kintamani. Optional village walk, hot springs or volcano hike.

Days 12-13 Ubud
Arrive to the heart of Balinese culture and take an orientation walk. Opt to visit Monkey Forest, numerous temples, rice paddies and markets.

Days 14-15 Candidasa
Take a short bus journey to this excellent beach location – perfect for relaxing. Opt to go snorkelling.

Day 16 Lombok /Kuta
Take a ferry to Lombok and visit a Sasak traditional village en route to Kuta.

Day 17 Kuta
Spend a full day exploring the fishermen's village and head out for a snorkelling trip before returning to Kuta.

Day 18 Kuta/Senggigi
Travel to Tetebatu to enjoy some easy trekking. Continue on to Senggigi for the night.

Day 19 Senggigi/Gili Trawangan
Before heading to the stunning Gili Islands, visit the Pusuk Monkey Forest on the slopes of the Rinjani Volcano and hike to a waterfall. Once at the islands, opt to swim, snorkel, or kick back and relax.

Day 20 Gili Trawangan
Enjoy a full day of white-sand beaches in the Gili Islands. Opt to go snorkelling, diving, horseback riding, or try some yoga.

Day 21 Gili Trawangan/Sanur
Travel back to Bali by boat for a final night dinner and farewells.

Day 22 Sanur
Depart at any time.