Bali & the Gili Islands
Bali's culture and beaches, then a fast boat to the car-free Gilis for turtles and sunsets.
Trip at a glance
- Duration7 days / 6 nights
- Starts inUbud
- RouteUbud · Bali (South Coast) · Lombok & the Gili…
- Places3 destinations
- CountryIndonesia
- Ideal forIsland holidays, Honeymoon packages
- Trip stylePrivate, customisable
- Package codeNX-5KNQLO
Best time to visit: April to October
Trip overview
Bali's culture and beaches, then a fast boat to the car-free Gilis for turtles and sunsets.
The route spends 2 nights in Ubud, 2 nights in Bali (South Coast) and 2 nights in Lombok & the Gili Islands, so you get time for the main sights without changing hotels every day. It suits island holidays and honeymoon packages, and every day can be shortened, swapped or extended.
Highlights
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Ubud
- Arrive via Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) and transfer to your hotel
- Check in and settle in
- Later: Tegallalang Rice Terraces: Iconic terraced paddies
Day 2Ubud: Sacred Monkey Forest and Tirta Empul
- Sacred Monkey Forest: Temple forest with macaques
- Tirta Empul: Holy spring water temple
Day 3Ubud to Bali (South Coast)
- Travel from Ubud to Bali (South Coast) by private vehicle
- Check in at your Bali (South Coast) hotel
- Seminyak: Beach clubs and boutiques
Day 4Bali (South Coast): Nusa Dua and Beach clubs
- Nusa Dua: Resorts and calm beaches
- Beach clubs
Day 5Bali (South Coast) to Lombok & the Gili Islands
- Ferry from Bali (South Coast) to Lombok & the Gili Islands (sailing times vary by season and are confirmed in your quote)
- Check in at your Lombok & the Gili Islands hotel
- Gili Trawangan, Meno and Air: Car-free islands with turtles
Day 6Lombok & the Gili Islands: Kuta Lombok and Snorkelling with turtles
- Kuta Lombok: Surf beaches and bays
- Snorkelling with turtles
- Optional: a private candlelight dinner (arranged on request)
Day 7Depart from Lombok & the Gili Islands
- Breakfast and hotel check-out
- Transfer to Lombok International Airport (LOP) for your journey home
How this version is planned
- Ferries and boats booked with buffer time before flights
- No flight home on the same day as an outer-island ferry
- Snorkelling and reef trips planned for calm-sea days
- Fewer hotel changes and later starts, so mornings are yours
- A room upgrade request and a cake or flower decoration on one night, on request and subject to the hotel
This is a suggested itinerary. Sightseeing order may change with opening days, weather and local conditions; your final plan is in your written quote.
Good to know
- Ubud: Visit Tegallalang at sunrise for soft light and empty paths.
- Bali (South Coast): Pick one base per area; Bali traffic makes long daily drives tiring.
- Lombok & the Gili Islands: Stay on Gili Air or Meno for quiet; Trawangan is the party island.
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