Essential Bali & Gili Islands In 10 Days

Hello, Datang! Bali welcomes you. Your journey starts in the Bali mountains at Ubud, an oasis surrounded by rice paddies. Before your welcome meeting this evening at 6 p.m., you are welcome to arrive whenever you like. Perhaps take a walk around the town, take in the atmosphere, and experience everything that leafy Ubud has to offer if you do arrive early. After the meeting, enjoy delectable regional fare at an optional group dinner.

Today is a free day to visit the town center’s well-known art and craft markets, stroll through the rice paddies, or explore the temples. Perhaps rise early and begin your day with a yoga class. Then, in your spare time, take part in enjoyable optional activities like a cooking class, a cycling tour, or white-water rafting. Rent a bike and explore the verdant countryside of Ubud if you’d rather freewheel it. Perhaps try some Balinese specialties for lunch, such as Babi Guling, which is Indonesian roast pork.

This morning, depart Ubud for Batur, stopping en route at the Tirta Empul Water Temple. Built in the tenth century as a site for Balinese Hindu ritual purification, Tirta Empul, which translates to “holy water spring,” is still in use today. The local Balinese come here to bathe in the pools and cleanse themselves under the water spigots, so this is the real deal. After that, take a walk among the breathtaking rice terraces at Tegalalang. This location is ideal for capturing the ideal picture of stunning Bali. In order to be prepared for a busy day tomorrow, you may want to take some time to rest, unwind, and rejuvenate when you get to Batur.

The time has come for a classic crater hike, so get up early (at 3 am). Mount Batur and Lake Batur are situated inside a magnificent caldera at a height of 1717 meters. A large number of the villagers serve as guides for the volcano climb, and the lake sustains the local fishing industry. You’ll be right on schedule to see the sunrise over Bali’s valleys! On an unclouded morning, the peaks of Mount Rinjani can be seen across the Lombok Strait. There might be a chance to soak in hot springs with breathtaking views of the lake and caldera after descending the volcano. Travel southwest to Candidasa, which is by the beach, later in the afternoon. Perhaps after your amazing hike, you can relax by the beach when you get there.

Take a speedboat to Gili Trawangan, also known as Gili T, this morning after driving to Padangbai. Gili Trawangan is the most ideal of the three Gili islands, combining the hippie vibe of Gili Air with the laid-back honeymoon vibe of Gili Meno. After checking into your resort, your leader will take you on a cycling orientation tour where you can start exploring on two wheels. Learn about the top beaches to enjoy the salt air and the best spots to watch the sunset. It will be a breeze to get from point A to point B because you will have access to the resort’s bicycles for the duration of your stay. Spend the remainder of the evening as you like after your cycling tour, but keep in mind that the dress code is based on wearing bare feet.

Have a day off on Gili T. Why not take a yoga or cooking class, or go snorkeling in the incredibly clear waters? You could even take a motorized wooden boat around the Gili Islands, where you could jump off and see marine life up close, including coral reefs, colorful fish, and of course, sea turtles. The Gili Islands are a well-known snorkeling location and are arguably the greatest place to see turtles in South East Asia. If you want to do nothing, just relax with a cocktail!

It’s just another day in paradise today. Perhaps take it easy and relax on the beach with a book, a coconut, and a cocktail, or board another boat for additional snorkeling. You could also pick up a bike and take another ride; even though the three Gili Islands are small, telling your friends that you rode a bike around one of them will sound pretty awesome.

Before walking back to the port and boarding a speedboat to Padangbai, enjoy a leisurely breakfast and a final swim on Gili T. You will then drive to upscale Seminyak, where there are more spas, bars, massages, and treatments than you can possibly want, as well as famous sunsets, a wealth of beaches, and a bustling nightlife. When you get there, go out for a complimentary food tasting with your leader. Unbuckle up and sample some nasi campur, a mixed plate of rice, vegetables, and meats, as well as other regional street foods; your leader knows all the best ones. Tonight, proceed to a beach club where you can enjoy a complimentary drink to combat the heat.

Give today a real Semin-crack with a range of optional activities to fill up your blissful free time. Maybe café hop (the colourful cafes in Seminyak are endless), laze by the beach or get active and take a surf lesson. You can’t hit Seminyak without soaking up the sun at another beach club in the afternoon. Ever heard of Potato Head? Cocoon? Ku de Ta? Sit back, listen to the tunes, splash around in the pool and watch the sun go down with a cocktail or coconut in hand. Toast to the final full day of the trip with your newfound travel companions and dance the night away.

Your Bali adventure comes to an end today, but that doesn’t mean you can’t continue to swim, snorkel, sleep, and tan—if you’d like to stay longer, just speak to your booking agent ahead of time.