Itinerary
- Day 1
Denpasar
You'll land in Denpasar and get picked up at the airport for the drive to your hotel in the city center. Once you've settled into your room, your guide meets you to go over what's coming up for the next few days and answer any questions.
- Day 2
Bali to Lombok
Head out early to Padang Bai Harbor and catch a 1.5-hour fast boat to Lombok, arriving in Senggigi by mid-morning. From there, you'll walk through Sade Village to see how the Sasak people live, then spend the rest of the day hitting different beaches. Tanjung Aan has great views from Bukit Merese, Mawun Beach is quieter and less crowded, and Selong Belanak has a nice long stretch of sand. After checking into your hotel, you've got the evening to relax.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Visit Traditional Sasak Village (Ende/Sade)
- Beach visit at Tanjung Aan
- Climb Bukit Merese for panoramic ocean views
- Relax at Mawun Beach
- Visit Selong Belanak Beach
Landmarks/POIs Sade Village Tanjung Aan Beach Bukit Merese Mawun Beach Selong Belanak Beach - Day 3
Gili Islands Snorkeling
Your driver picks you up from the hotel and takes you to Teluk Nare for a full day on the water. You'll board a private boat and snorkel at three different spots around the Gili Islands, seeing tropical fish, sea turtles, and coral formations up close. Around midday you'll have lunch on the beach, then head back out on the water to enjoy the views on the return trip. You're back at your hotel by late afternoon, so there's time to clean up and grab dinner.
- Meals
- Lunch (Seaside lunch at a local warung)
Included Activities
- Snorkeling at 3 Gili spots (Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno, Gili Air)
- Swimming with tropical fish, turtles, and coral gardens
- Boat refreshments (water and snacks)
Landmarks/POIs Gili Trawangan Gili Meno Gili Air - Day 4
Lombok to Bali
After your hotel pickup early in the day, you'll head to Mataram for shopping at a local center where you can pick up handwoven textiles, pottery, and local jewelry. Then you'll return to your hotel to pack and check out before heading to Senggigi Harbor. The ferry back to Padang Bai takes 1.5 to 2 hours, and once you arrive in Bali, that's where your next phase of the trip begins.
Included Activities
- Souvenir shopping in Mataram - handwoven textiles, pottery, Sasak-style jewelry
Landmarks/POIs Mataram - Day 5
Bali Adventures
Your hotel pickup gets you started on a full day of activities. First up is the Bali Swing, which swings you out over rice fields, and it's thrilling. Next you'll visit a coffee plantation to see how Balinese coffee is made and try some varieties including civet coffee. After lunch, you'll do a two-hour white water rafting trip down the Ayung River. To wrap things up, you'll catch the sunset at Tanah Lot Temple overlooking the water, then grab dinner before heading back to your hotel.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant), Dinner (Dinner at local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Bali Swing experience
- Coffee plantation visit with Balinese coffee and civet cat coffee tasting
- White water rafting at Ayung River (two hours)
- Visit Tanah Lot Temple
Landmarks/POIs Bali Swing Ayung River Tanah Lot Temple - Day 6
Nusa Penida Day Trip
An early pickup gets you to catch the Yamuna Express fast boat heading to Nusa Penida Island for the day. Crystal Bay is your first stop with clear water for snorkeling, and then you'll see Angel's Billabong, which is a natural infinity pool. After lunch, you'll check out the dramatic formations at Broken Beach and the towering cliffs at Kelingking Beach (they're shaped like a T-Rex). The boat takes you back to Bali in the late afternoon, and then you head to Jimbaran Beach where dinner happens right on the sand during sunset before returning to your hotel.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant), Dinner (Romantic sunset dinner at Jimbaran Beach)
Included Activities
- Visit Crystal Bay for snorkeling
- Visit Angel's Billabong Beach natural infinity pool
- Visit Broken Beach (Pasih Uug)
- Visit Kelingking Beach
- Sunset dinner at Jimbaran Beach
Landmarks/POIs Crystal Bay Angel's Billabong Broken Beach Kelingking Beach Jimbaran Beach - Day 7
Bali Culture and Nature
This day focuses on Bali's culture and landscape. You'll start with a Barong and Kris dance performance at Batubulan, then walk through a silver workshop to watch artisans make jewelry by hand. Next is the Batik Gallery to learn about the technique and see examples. You'll drive to the Kintamani Highlands for lunch with views of Mount Batur and the lake, then visit Tirta Empul, the holy spring water temple. Before heading back, you'll spend time at Tegalalang Rice Terraces and the Ubud Monkey Forest to see the monkeys in their natural space.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at a restaurant in Kintamani Highlands with views of Mount Batur and Batur Lake)
Included Activities
- Barong and Kris Dance performance at Batubulan
- Visit Silver Workshop with handmade jewelry techniques
- Visit Batik Gallery
- Visit Kintamani Highlands with Mount Batur and Batur Lake views
- Visit Tirta Empul Temple (Holy Spring Water Temple)
- Visit Tegalalang Rice Terraces
- Visit Ubud Monkey Forest
Landmarks/POIs Batubulan Mount Batur Batur Lake Tirta Empul Temple Tegalalang Rice Terraces Ubud Monkey Forest - Day 8
Tour End
Your 8-day trip wraps up today. You've spent time in Lombok and Bali, made connections with other travelers, and gathered experiences and memories from the region. The tour operator stays available if you need guidance or support as you head to your next destination.
