Bali & Lombok Adventure
Experience Overview
Tell anyone to picture paradise, and the beaches of Bali and Lombok will likely pop into their minds. Experience it for yourself on this 15-day adventure through the Islands of Indonesia and see why Bali and Lombok are favourites among travellers – it might have something to do with the blend of beaches, great food and rich cultures. Feel rejuvenated as you walk, hike, cycle, snorkel and swim through the islands and surrounding seas. Both these gorgeous islands are famous for their beauty and welcoming spirit, which you’ll encounter at every turn.
Highlights
- Hike to the summit of Mt Batur for a truly dazzling sunrise view that stretches across the Lombok Strait, all the way over to the peaks of Mt Rinjani.
- Go snorkelling in the crystal waters around Menjangan Island reef and off the east coast of Lombok and hopefully spot some tropical fish and (if you’re lucky) sea turtles.
- Enjoy a Sasak dinner and performance at Tetebatu Local Community Center – be introduced to traditional Gamelan music and feast on dishes prepared by the local community in Tetebatu village.
- Be treated to a traditional 'bungkus' meal, have a picnic on a secluded island and feast on a BBQ seafood dinner – you won’t go hungry with all this delicious Indonesian cuisine around!
- Relax on the shores of Gili Air, swimming, snorkelling, eating and repeating – the Gili Islands may just be some of the most stunning stretches of sand you’ve ever seen.
Trip Details
Product Code: 2676
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Moderate
Transport: Boat,Bicycle,Private Van
Guide Language: English
Tour Operator:
Intrepid Travel
Supplier Code: TISBC
Starts: Ubud, Indonesia
Finishes: Gili Air, Indonesia
Duration: 15 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical Rating:
Average
Includes
Meals: Breakfasts (14), Lunch (6), Dinner (4)Accommodation: Resort (2 nights),Hotel (7 nights),Homestay (1 night),Beach Bungalow (2 nights),Guesthouse (2 nights)
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $1,879 ($125 /day)
Itinerary
Om Swastiastu! Welcome to Ubud, Bali's largest Hindu town and cultural heart. Your adventure officially kicks off with a welcome meeting at 6 pm where you’ll meet your group leader and travel companions. If you arrive early, you might like to wander the traditional market stalls near the centre of town, pop into a local café or stretch out your muscles after your flight with a spot of yoga at one of the Zen studios in town. After your meeting, maybe head out for a group meal at one of the delicious local restaurants.
Accommodation:
- Resort (Number of Nights: 1)
Start the day with a guided walking tour around Ubud with your local leader. Gain an insight into daily village life as you pass lush rice fields, an alang alang valley (type of wild grass used to make the roof of traditional buildings) and stop by a Balinese home for coffee and experience the traditional Balinese offering. The walk ends in central Ubud, where you'll have time to explore the many cafes, galleries and shops on your own. In the evening, sit down and enjoy a traditional Kecak dance performance. Driven not by musical instruments, but by human chanting, this fascinating theatrical performance is considered a highlight by many of our travellers.
Included Activities:
- Ubud - Campuhan Ridge & Village walk
- Bali - Kecak Fire Dance
- Ubud - Home visit, local coffee & Balinese offering
Optional Activities:
- Ubud - Saraswati Temple Lotus Garden (50000 IDR)
- Ubud - Whitewater rafting (750000 IDR)
Accommodation:
- Resort (Number of Nights: 1)
Today you’ll explore the area from a different angle – from the saddle of a bike. Head out on a tour through backstreets, villages and rice fields. It’s a relatively easy ride – much of the route is downhill – and there will be plenty of opportunities to stop for photos or a brief rest. You’ll also stop to check out some small, intricately carved temples, before concluding your bike tour back in Ubud. After refuelling with lunch, head for the hills to the village of Undisan. Set against a backdrop of Bali's highest peak, Mt Agung, the peaceful village of Sidemen is proof that Bali still has some pockets that are untouched by tourism.
Included Activities:
- Ubud - Bayung Gede (Kahyangan) Village to Tampak Siring cycling tour
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
Take a morning walk around Undisan's rice terraces, visiting the craftspeople of the traditional trade, village temples and enjoy a traditional 'bungkus' lunch. The walk is a great chance to take in the beautiful scenery before you make tracks to Sibetan Village. You’ll be given a special welcome by the chief of the village, then check into your homestay accommodation before enjoying some free time in the afternoon. You might like to explore the traditional village a little or simply just relax and take in the atmosphere here. Alternatively, you could take on an optional cooking class and learn the secret ingredients and spices of the traditional cuisine here. This evening, you’ll enjoy some time spent with the locals and be treated to a typical dinner of salak (snake fruit), prepared for you by the villagers.
Included Activities:
- Undisan - Village tour
- Undisan - Traditional Village Lunch
Optional Activities:
- Local community cooking class (150000 IDR)
Accommodation:
- Homestay (Number of Nights: 1)
This morning, take a guided walk through an ancient Salak Plantation with the opportunity to interact with the local community. Here, you’ll see cultural heritage plants – the remains of a white mango tree which was first planted in Sibetan in the 16th century and a Jaka Moding Plant (a type of palm tree). You’ll tuck into Tipat Blayag (Rhombus) for lunch (rice wrapped in young coconut leaves), combined with side dishes of chicken and vegetables. After exploring the village, you’ll continue by car for a journey higher into the mountains, driving along the crater rim road to a fishing village on the edge of Lake Batur. Volcanic Mt Batur (1717 m) sits inside a stark and spectacular caldera and with Lake Batur below, it's a stunning sight. The lake supports the local fishing industry, while many of the villagers work as guides for the volcano climb. Your accommodation for the evening is in a great location to start tomorrow's early morning trek without extra travelling time.
Included Activities:
- Sibetan - Salak community plantation walk
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
You’ll wake up bright and early at around 3 am this morning to begin the walk to the summit of Mt Batur in order to reach the top before sunrise. Trust us, it’s worth the effort. On a clear morning, it's possible to see all the way across the Lombok Strait to the peaks of Lombok's Mt Rinjani. The view of the gorgeous sunrise over the valleys of Bali may well be the most memorable part of your trip. Do keep in mind, however, that the weather can be unpredictable and sometimes the view is obscured by clouds. After descending the volcano, there's an option to soak in hot springs with fantastic views over the lake and caldera. Then make the journey from the mountains to the small coastal town of Lovina, made famous by its dolphins that patrol the coast. It's also a great spot for fine food, traditional massages and yoga – just what the doctor ordered after today’s epic mountain climb.
Included Activities:
- Mt Batur - Sunrise volcano climb
Optional Activities:
- Mt Batur - Hot springs (280000 IDR)
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
Explore a traditional market in the morning, then head out on a day of snorkelling among Menjangan Island’s coral reef, which is part of the Bali Barat National Park. On the way back from your undersea adventure, you’ll stop for a soak at Banjar Hot Springs – a small spring popular with locals. In the afternoon, stop for a cup of coffee at Global Kafe – a diner whose profits support the Global Village Foundation, providing wheelchairs and mobility aids for people with disabilities and assisting those with illnesses with their medical costs. Tonight, head to Ibu Wayan's to learn about Balinese cuisine before sitting down to a home-cooked meal.
Included Activities:
- Lovina - Banjar Hot Springs
- Lovina - Global Kafe Visit
- Lovina - Menjangan Island Reef snorkelling tour
- Lovina - Seririt Market visit
Optional Activities:
- Lovina - Yoga class (150000 IDR)
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
Wave goodbye to Lovina this morning and make your way to Sanur. Stop at Gitgit waterfall and Lake Bratan – a caldera lake – before continuing to Sanur, where you’ll enjoy some free time in the afternoon. Maybe stroll along Bali's first beachfront walk, watch the fishermen in the shallows or relax at one of the beachside restaurants. Get a feel for the well-maintained local traditions and customs here. Ancient temples are also easily accessible – just a short distance away from the beach. There will be another welcome meeting at 6 pm, where you’ll meet the travellers joining for the second half of your trip.
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
Today is a travel day from Bali to Lombok. First, travel by minivan from Sanur to the port of Padang Bai. Then, take a fast boat to Lombok. Hop on a minibus to Tetebatu – this hillside retreat sits within the centre of Lombok, at the southern base of Mt Rinjani, giving you spectacular views for your first night on the island.
Optional Activities:
- Lombok - Traditional wedding (750000 IDR)
Accommodation:
- Guesthouse (Number of Nights: 1)
Today you’ll experience a day in the life of the local Sasak people. Take a guided walk through the rice fields and see how the region's farmers have tended the land for centuries (using traditional water buffalo ploughs). Join with the farmers to practice planting rice in the traditional way, or have a go at ploughing. Climb a little higher, through clove and coffee plantations, to a local warung where you can try some coffee. Have lunch in the rice field, enjoying some traditional Sasak dishes. Here, your local guide is part of a female guiding association that trains and develops women in tourism. Return and recharge, before a special evening. Walk to dinner at the local community hall, welcomed by a group of Gamelan musicians. Along the way, stop at the home industry making brown sugar & coconut oil to see how the local people produce these products in the traditional way. Then, sit down for dinner prepared by the community and tuck into some Sasak delicacies while you watch a music performance.
Included Activities:
- Tetebatu - Sasak villlage walking tour
- Tetebatu - Village community dinner
- Tetebatu - Traditional music performance
Accommodation:
- Guesthouse (Number of Nights: 1)
Travel to Labuhan Pandan on the east coast of Lombok. This remote beachside location is less visited by tourists but the stretch of coastline is just as gorgeous as the hot spots. Along the way, visit the village of Pringgasela to learn the art of traditional weaving – a long-standing tradition and the main income source for the local people here. Have some lunch with the villagers, then continue to Masbagik – another Sasak village that’s known for hand-made pottery products. Almost no men are involved in the pottery process and you’ll get a chance to meet with the female artisans here as they show you some of the pottery and learn how to craft their work. Tonight, you’ll stay in bungalow accommodation amid the peace and quiet of the secluded east coast.
Included Activities:
- Pringasella - Village walk
- Masbagik - Village Walk & Pottery Demonstration
Accommodation:
- Beach Bungalow (Number of Nights: 1)
Take a trip out to the nearby coral reef today and go snorkelling off the boat. Stop in at a secluded island for lunch, with Mt Rinjani towering over Lombok in the background. Tonight, feast on a fresh seafood barbecue on the beach as the sun goes down – this really is island living at its best, so soak it all in!
Included Activities:
- Labuhan Pandan - Snorkeling
- Labuan Pandan - BBQ dinner
- Labuhan Pandan - Island Picnic Lunch
Accommodation:
- Beach Bungalow (Number of Nights: 1)
Today, you’ll travel around the spiritual centre of Labuan Pandan and Mt Rinjani, the sleeping giant of this island. Make a stop at a beach to break the journey and enjoy the amazing mountain view, then visit a local cashew plantion before carrying on to Senaru. When you arrive, you’ll walk past Sendang Gile Waterfall to Tiu Kelep Waterfall, where you can take a refreshing dip to cool off. This afternoon, take a small boat to Gili Air. When you arrive on this idyllic island paradise, take in the breezy atmosphere and maybe walk along the white beaches as the sun goes down.
Included Activities:
- Senaru - Waterfall walk
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
Gili Air is your oyster today and you’re completely free to relax or explore at your own pace. Maybe take another snorkelling trip or catch a ferry across to the other islands of Gili Trawangan and Gili Meno and work out for yourself which one has the better beaches. This evening, enjoy an optional group dinner on the beachfront as you reminisce on your adventure.
Optional Activities:
- Gili Air - Yoga Class (120000 IDR)
- Gili Air - Cooking Class (450000 IDR)
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
With no activities planned for today, you’re free to leave at any time after check-out. This doesn’t mean your adventure has to come to an end! If you would like to extend your stay on the blissful Gili Air, just get in touch with your booking agent ahead of time to organise additional accommodation.
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Intrepid Travel is a global adventure travel company, dedicated to providing sustainable, experience-rich travel opportunities. They’ve been the leader in ethical, small-group travel since 1989 - taking people around the world for more than 30 years. They’re the world’s largest travel B Corporation - dedicated to being the best travel company for the world. In 2002, they established The Intrepid Foundation so their travellers could make a lasting impact on the communities they had visited. Although Intrepid Travel absorbs all administrative costs of The Intrepid Foundation, they are separate legal entities, allowing The Intrepid Foundation to grow independently. Intrepid Travel is made up of a collection of tour operator brands and 28 destination management companies all united by one vision: To change the way we all see the world.
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Reviews
Katherine - Traveled, October 2023
This trip is a fantastic way to explore Bali and Lombok. We learned so much about the people and their way of living in such a sustainable way. The tour leader was excellent
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/07/2023
Sally-Anne - Traveled, October 2023
We had a wonderful trip to Bali and Lombok with the perfect mix of interesting locations and activities. Our Guide Yan was brilliant and we were lucky to have a fabulous group of different ages and nationalities who were all friendly and enthusiastic. Eating a home cooked banquet on a beach in Lovina, watching the dawn from the top of Mt Batur and snorkelling with sea turtles in Lombok are just a small sample of the many highlights of our trip. I would not hesitate to recommend it.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/05/2023
Harriet - Traveled, October 2023
An incredible trip to Bali, Lombok & The Gili's - A great mix of rural jungle, local villages, lost islands and beautiful sandy beaches. Beautiful weather and friendly people from all over the World. Great activities such as snorkeling with turtles, waterfall excursions, local village walks and bike riding through rice fields.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/06/2023
Sarah - Traveled, September 2023
The Bali & Lombok Adventure was an amazing two weeks in two beautiful parts of Indonesia, with a good mix of outdoor activities, cultural experiences and leisure time at the beach or pool.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/04/2023
Michael - Traveled, September 2023
If you're considering this trip...do it! The experiences are intimate and I got to see local family life and explored off the beaten track away from the tourist traps. The sights and experiences were breathtaking and I would never have seen it all booking alone. The group was the perfect size. This was my first group tour and Im hooked!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/21/2023
Leanne - Traveled, March 2023
This trip was truly amazing! Packed full of cultural knowledge and fun. Couldn’t have asked for a better group of strangers to experience it with. I now see them as family.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/21/2023
Alyssa - Traveled, September 2023
If you are considering booking a trip with Intrepid, I would highly recommend it. The itinerary does not prepare you for what an amazing experience you will have. It felt so good to have everything planned out and accommodations arranged. There is no stress or worrying about getting from place to place, well organized and thought through experiences. They immerse you in the culture and have done an amazing job. Creating amazing experiences for you. Book the trip , life’s too short.!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/30/2023
Megan - Traveled, August 2023
We usually plan our own holidays but saw this intrepid package and decided to give it a go. Outstanding... Everything was planned so well, good balance with free time. Got to experience and see a lot more than we would have by ourselves
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/12/2023
Valerie - Traveled, July 2023
Intrepid Travel gave us just the right amount of physical challenge, access to the real people of Bali and Lombok and rest and relaxation. The guide and my fellow travelers we're great. It was one of the most adventurous and insightful trips I've taken.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/26/2023
Daniel - Traveled, June 2023
A great introduction to Bali and Lombok. Good variety and pace. Our (local) tour leader was exceptionally good.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/05/2023
Lucia - Traveled, June 2023
I can highly recommend the Bali - Lombok Intrepid trip. It was such a great introduction to Indonesia and took us way beyond the beautiful beaches into roads less travelled. Opportunities to visit local artisans and families were particularly special.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/20/2023
Danielle - Traveled, June 2023
Solo traveller, loved it. Fantastic, busy, trip with great leaders. A great way to see Bali and the islands, beyond the popular tourist spots. Mt. Batur sunrise hike and snorkeling were highlights for me. Food was great wherever we ate and I made some wonderful friends. Accommodation was v. basic but always safe and thankfully none of the Bali horror stories such as Bali belly / bad mosquito bites came to fruition for anyone on the trip so don’t let these deter you from seeing these breathtaking islands.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/03/2023
Mifsud - Traveled, May 2023
My fifth trip with Intrepd A mixture of culture, mountain and. Each activities. Our guide Ida was fantastic! She even cooked for us in the last evening! Will definately book another Intrepd trip!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/11/2023
Julia - Traveled, April 2023
Amazing itinerary - its busy, but you get an authentic view of Bali and Lombok that is so much richer than what you may see on an instagram feed! The islands are completely different and the contrast is unexpected and enlightening. Pack light and enjoy!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/30/2023
Sriane - Traveled, March 2023
A fantastic way to see another side of Bali and lesser known Lombok. It fulfilled my goal of travelling around these places instead of just staying in the tourist areas.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/15/2023
Karen - Traveled, February 2023
Fantastic trip - it’s busy but so worth it, even the 3am start to climb mt batur. Fascinating contrast between Bali and Lombok and then beautiful Gili Air. Don’t hesitate to book - tourism is vital for these islands
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/07/2023
Owen - Traveled, January 2023
Really enjoyed my 2 weeks seeing Bali and Lombok with Intrepid, great variety and insight into the culture
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 02/08/2023
Stuart - Traveled, January 2023
Intrepid and our leader Wayan provided the next trip around Bali and Lombok. Highly recommend this tour.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 01/27/2023
Janelle - Traveled, December 2022
Overall a nice experience with some really great moments, however more touristy and less intrepid than I was hoping for. Organisation could have been better at times.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 01/06/2023
Darragh - Traveled, December 2022
Really enjoyed this adventure and saw quite a lot of Bali. Would highly recommend and our trip leader Yan was brilliant
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 01/06/2023
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