Bali & Lombok, A Twofold Wonder
Overview
This 11-day journey is a perfect tropical getaway to three of Indonesia's popular destinations. We start from Ubud in the uplands of Bali, known as a center for traditional arts and crafts, and the rainforest and terraced rice paddies are among Bali's most famous landscapes. By fast boat, we cross the Lombok Strait to Lombok, known for its white sand beaches, coral reefs, and surfing spots. We will snorkel and encounter green sea turtles while exploring the Three Gili Islands. Return to Bali for our last three nights in Seminyak, Bali's vibrant heart of fashion, nightlife, and restaurant scene. We admire the beautiful sunset at Uluwatu Temple, followed by a seafood dinner at Jimbaran Bay.
Tour Highlights
- Visit Ubud’s Monkey Forest Sanctuary & experience Tegalalang Rice Terraces’ stunning scenery.
- Experience Tegalalang Rice Terraces’ stunning green scenery.
- Get a glimpse of Bali’s wood carving crafts and watch Celuk’s goldsmiths at work
- Take in the impressive sunset view at the beautiful clifftop Uluwatu Temple
- Soak in the sights at Jimbaran Bay with a seafood dinner
- Explore the three small tropical atolls off the northwest coast of Lombok
What’s Included
- Round-trip fast boat between Bali and Lombok
- 10 nights’ Deluxe accommodation
- Daily breakfast and one dinner
- Transfers and sightseeing tours as specified in the itinerary
- Two pieces pressing per day at the Trans Resort
- Complimentary scheduled shuttle service to Ubud central
- Complimentary Yoga and Thai Chi classes based on a weekly schedule at Alila Ubud
- Hotel taxes and service charge
What’s Excluded
- International & domestic flights
- Visa fees, gratuities & travel insurance
- Any meals or optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
- Personal expenses like tipping, laundry, telephone/fax calls, beverages, camera/video camera fees at monuments, medical expenses
Itinerary
Arrive at Ngurah Rai International airport. After customs and immigration procedures, meet your driver for your private transfer to your hotel in Ubud.
Hidden away in Bali's central foothills, Alila Ubud is a tranquil sanctuary high above the Ayung River in an emerald-green jungle, located just 3.5 miles from the artistic center of Ubud.
Accommodation: Alila Ubud (Superior room)
ART VILLAGES, MONKEY FOREST & RICE TERRACE (B)
After breakfast, check out your room with the front desk. Learn about Balinese culture, architecture, and traditions on a half-day tour with your guide. Visit the town of Celuk to see gold and silversmiths at work and admire Bali's wood carving crafts at Mas. Continue to the Sacred Monkey Forest, where gray macaques roam among Hindu temples in the forest. Wander around the market at Ubud, and visit the King's Palace. We stop at the stunning Tegalalang Rice Terrace, one of Bali's most picturesque landscapes.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Alila Ubud (Superior room)
Today is a free day to plan your itinerary. Spend your free morning exploring Ubud's Agung Rai Museum of Art, one of the best museums for learning about Balinese art and culture.
Optional Experience (Minimum of two passengers)
Balinese Shaman Blessings and Tirta Empul +$65 per person
Set out on a short journey to an authentic village to experience everyday life in a traditional Balinese village. During your visit, meet with a shaman or spiritual healer with a long-standing reputation for healing physical and mental illnesses. Experience the ancient practice while reading and perhaps get advice on a general condition or discover something you weren’t even aware of. Leave the Shaman, we drive through the lush countryside, then stop at Penglipuran Village to learn more about Balinese culture and have a chance to chat with the locals. We continue to Tirta Empul, a Hindu Balinese water temple complex devoted to Vishnu, dating back to 926 A.D. After admiring the striking temples, we put on a traditional sarong and sash and head to the Holy Spring to participate in a blessing ceremony. You may join the purifying blessing ceremony by jumping down the pools and following the ritual bathing if you wish. Your tour ends with a drop-off at your hotel around 4:30 pm.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Alila Ubud (Superior room)
Board a fast boat to Lombok, in the East of Bali, known for its beautiful beaches, jungle terrain, and traditional villages. The journey takes about 2.5 hours.
Upon arrival, meet your driver for your transfer to your resort.
You will stay the next four nights at the Qunci Villas in a peaceful and tranquil location on Mangsit Beach on Lombok Island, a 5-minute drive from Senggigi Beach. The hotel features a full-service spa and three outdoor pools.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel Tugu Lombok (Kampong Lombok Bungalows)
Spend the day exploring three small tropical atolls off the northwest coast of Lombok – Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno, and Gili Air. First, we visit Pusuk Temple in Lombok, renowned for its monkey population. Seeing these primates in the temple compound is a spectacle in its own right. Then, sit back and relax for a 30-minute on a local boat ride to the Gili Islands. During our tour, you will have the opportunity to snorkel, take in underwater statues and colorful reefs, and see the island's famed sea turtle. Stop at Gili Trawangan, the largest and the most popular of the three islands. The island is known for its breathtaking beaches and snorkeling sites. Spend some time on the beach, relaxing, swimming, and snorkeling. Venture into the island's interior to see some villages and fishing communities. From Gili Trawangan, sail to Gili Meno, the smallest and the quietest of the three Gilis. Home to crystal-clear water full of coral and colorful fish is ideal for snorkel and swimming. The final stop is at Gili Air, where you can spend the afternoon on the beach. Sail back to the harbor and then transfer back to the hotel. *Sea turtle spotting is not guaranteed.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel Tugu Lombok (Kampong Lombok Bungalows)
Today is a free day at leisure. Relax at one of the resort's three infinity pools directly on the beachfront in front of the Lombok Sea, with neighboring Bali's Mt. Gunung Agung as the idyllic backdrop.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel Tugu Lombok (Kampong Lombok Bungalows)
Spoil yourself today at the hotel's Qamboja Health Spa with a private, luxury spa treatment.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel Tugu Lombok (Kampong Lombok Bungalows)
Return to Bali by fast boat. The journey takes about three hours. Upon arrival, your driver will meet you at the port for your transfer to your hotel.
Situated in the middle of the lively and stylish area of Seminyak, The luxury Trans Resort is within easy reach from Seminyak eat street and the fashionable streets of Seminyak, where you can indulge in the upmarket attractions that have made Seminyak one of the hottest destinations on the island.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Trans Resort (Premier room)
Experience the best sundown spot in Bali on a visit to Uluwatu Temple, a Balinese Hindu sea temple built at the edge of a 230-foot-high cliff with a commanding view of the Indian Ocean. Explore the temple and watch the sunset before experiencing one of Bali's most famous cultural performances, the Kecak Fire Dance. With a beautiful ocean sunset (weather permitting) as your backdrop, enjoy a Kecak dance with traditional Balinese movements and chants performed in a circle around a blazing torch. Your tour ends with a seafood diner at Jimbaran Bay.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation: Trans Resort (Premier room)
A free day to relax. Use your free time to explore the unique 15th-century Pura Petitenget Temple in Seminyak. This temple is still an active place of worship for the locals.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Trans Resort (Premier room)
After breakfast, meet your driver for your transfer to the airport.
Meals: Breakfast
Dates & Prices
Departure Dates | Tour Cost | More Info | |
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21 Oct 23 - 08 Dec 23 | USD $1899 | Twin/Double | BOOK NOW |
09 Dec 23 - 05 Jan 24 | USD $2399 | Twin/Double | BOOK NOW |
06 Jan 24 - 20 Mar 24 | USD $1899 | Twin/Double | BOOK NOW |
21 Oct 23 - 08 Dec 23 | USD $3399 | Single | BOOK NOW |
09 Dec 23 - 05 Jan 24 | USD $4299 | Single | BOOK NOW |
06 Jan 24 - 20 Mar 24 | USD $3399 | Single | BOOK NOW |
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