Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Seminyak
You'll arrive at the airport and get picked up for the drive to Seminyak. This coastal area has some nice beaches and a relaxed vibe. After you check in, the rest of the day is yours to wander around, grab a meal, or just rest up after your flight.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Pelangi Bali Hotel & Spa or similar)
Optional Activities
- Explore Seminyak beaches
- Beach relaxation
Landmarks Seminyak Beach - Day 2
Seminyak
The whole day is open for whatever you feel like doing. Spend time on the beach sunbathing, try surfing or diving to check out the coral reefs and fish, collect shells if that interests you, or head to the local flea market to see what's there. You could also just sit with a coffee and a book somewhere quiet.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Pelangi Bali Hotel & Spa or similar)
Optional Activities
- Beach sunbathing
- Surfing
- Diving and coral reef exploration
- Seashell collecting
- Visit local flea market
Landmarks Seminyak Beach - Day 3
Seminyak to Moni
You'll fly out to Ende on Flores Island with a 2-hour stopover in Labuan Bajo. Once you land, a car will take you to Moni, a small town near Kelimutu Volcano. Check into your lodge and have dinner arranged there for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at the lodge)
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Kelimutu Crater Lakes Ecolodge or similar)
Landmarks Kelimutu Volcano - Day 4
Kelimutu Volcano - Bajawa
Start before sunrise and head up Kelimutu Volcano to catch the sun coming up over the three crater lakes below: Tiwu Ata Mbupu, Tiwu Nuwa Muri Koo Fai, and Tiwu Ata Polo. Back at the lodge by mid-morning for breakfast, then drive to Bajawa. Along the way, stop at Wologai Traditional Village and Nangapanda Beach for lunch. You'll arrive at your hotel later in the afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch break at Nangapanda Beach), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Virgo JJ Hotel, Bajawa, or similar)
Included Activities
- Sunrise hike to Kelimutu Volcano summit
- View 3 crater lakes of Kelimutu
- Visit Wologai Traditional Village
- Stop at Nangapanda Beach
Landmarks Kelimutu Volcano Tiwu Ata Mbupu (Lake of Old People) Tiwu Nuwa Muri Koo Fai (Lake of Young Men and Maidens) Tiwu Ata Polo (Bewitched or Enchanted Lake) Wologai Traditional Village Nangapanda Beach - Day 5
Bajawa to Ruteng
Visit Luba and Bena Traditional Villages to see the Ngada people's homes decorated with buffalo horns and tusks. Then drive 4 to 5 hours toward Ruteng, taking a stop in Aimere to try local Arak and eating lunch in Borong. On the way, you'll pass through jungles, active volcanoes, and rice terraces. Check out Ranamese Lake in the cloud forest. Dinner is at a local restaurant before heading to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in Borong), Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ara Garden Inn, Ruteng, or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Luba and Bena Traditional Villages
- Visit traditional houses with buffalo horns and boar tusks
- Taste local Arak at Aimere
- Visit Ranamese Lake
Landmarks Luba Traditional Village Bena Traditional Village Aimere Ranamese Lake - Day 6
Ruteng to Labuan Bajo
Early on, head up Golo Curu Hill for views over Ruteng, the valleys, and rice fields. Later, transfer to Labuan Bajo and stop at Cancar to see the Lingko Spider Web Rice Fields, which have their distinctive web shape from centuries of traditional land practices by the Manggarai people.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Puri Sari Beach Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Golo Curu Hill
- View Lingko Spider Web Rice Fields
Landmarks Golo Curu Hill Lingko Spider Web Rice Fields - Day 7
Rinca Island
Board a cruise headed for Rinca Island in Komodo National Park. A park ranger takes you on foot to look for Komodo dragons and photograph them. Back on the boat, you'll have time for snorkeling around the island. As evening arrives, the cruise heads toward an island with mangrove forests where flying foxes live. You'll sleep on the boat overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Houseboat (Monalisa Liveaboard - Komodo National Park)
Included Activities
- Cruise to Rinca Island
- Komodo dragon safari with park ranger
- Snorkeling around the island
Landmarks Komodo National Park Rinca Island - Day 8
Pantai Merah
The cruise moves on to Komodo Island for a safari where you can search for Komodo dragons, buffalo, and deer. After that, sail to Pantai Merah (Pink Beach), known for its rare pink sand created by crushed red coral. You'll have time to snorkel and see what's underwater. The boat docks at Rinca Bay for another night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Houseboat (Monalisa Liveaboard - Komodo National Park)
Included Activities
- Komodo Island safari
- Visit Pantai Merah (Pink Beach)
- Snorkeling at Pantai Merah
Landmarks Komodo Island Pantai Merah (Pink Beach) - Day 9
Rinca Island - Labuan Bajo
Get up early and head to Rinca Island's viewpoint to catch the sunrise. The island is mostly grassland and home to over 1,000 Komodo dragons. Spend your last morning on the search for them. After lunch on the boat, go snorkeling in clear water. Then say goodbye to the crew and head back to Labuan Bajo for one final night at a hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch on board)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Puri Sari Beach Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Sunrise viewing at Rinca Island
- Komodo dragon search on Rinca Island
- Snorkeling
Landmarks Rinca Island - Day 10
Labuan Bajo to Senggigi
Check out and get transferred to the airport for a domestic flight to Lombok via Bali. Once you land, a car takes you to Senggigi, a small beach town where you can settle in and relax.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Resort (Holiday Resort Lombok or similar)
Optional Activities
- Beach relaxation in Senggigi
Landmarks Senggigi Beach - Day 11
Waterfalls and Villages
Drive to visit Benang Stokel and Benang Kelambu Waterfalls on Mount Rinjani's hillside. After a short walk from the entrance, you'll see Benang Stokel with its vines and shallow pools, then Benang Kelambu, a two-tier waterfall. Head to Sade Village to watch Sasak women weave and dye yarn with natural materials. Stop at Banyumulek Village to see the pottery work. Return to your hotel by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Resort (Holiday Resort Lombok or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Benang Stokel Waterfall
- Visit Benang Kelambu Waterfall
- Trek to waterfalls
- Visit Sade Village for traditional hand weaving demonstrations
- Visit Banyumulek Village pottery workshops
Landmarks Benang Stokel Waterfall Benang Kelambu Waterfall Mount Rinjani Sade Village Banyumulek Village - Day 12
Pink Beach and Sand Island
Drive 2 hours to Tanjung Luar and take a boat to Pink Beach (also called Tangsi Beach), a former Dutch colonial landing spot. Spend time sunbathing at nearby Tanjung Cumi and Pulau Pasir where you can see starfish on pristine sand. Take photos and enjoy the views. Later, the boat returns you to the hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Pelangi Bali Hotel & Spa or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Pink Beach (Tangsi Beach)
- Sunbathe at Tanjung Cumi (Octopus Cape)
- Visit Pulau Pasir (Sand Island)
- Starfish viewing
Landmarks Pink Beach (Tangsi Beach) Tanjung Cumi (Octopus Cape) Pulau Pasir (Sand Island) Tanjung Luar - Day 13
Cycling and Lingsar Temple
After breakfast, your guide takes you to a bike starting point less than an hour from Senggigi. Cycle through farmland, villages, temples, and mosques. Visit the 300-year-old Lingsar Temple where Hindu and Islamic traditions coexist. Local Sasak people use sacred springs there to meditate and purify themselves. Walk around fish ponds and gardens, meeting people from different faiths. Head back to the hotel with your afternoon free.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Pelangi Bali Hotel & Spa or similar)
Included Activities
- Cycling tour through farmland and villages
- Visit Lingsar Temple
Landmarks Lingsar Temple - Day 14
Departure
You'll get transferred to the airport for your departure flight. Your trip through Bali and Komodo wraps up here.
- Meals
- Breakfast
