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Itinerary: Beaches, Bars, Bodies & Bliss
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THREE WEEKS / BALI TO THE GILIS
Bali and Lombok are the heart of Indonesia’s tourist industry. This well-trodden 160km-long path starts in Kuta, snakes north through Bali to Ubud and skips over to Lombok before ending in the Gili Islands.
Start in Bali, where you can acclimatise in the resorts, clubs and shops of Kuta. Dose up on sun at the beach, then feast on fabulous food and sling back cocktails in Seminyak’s trendy haunts.
Head north to immerse yourself in the ‘other’ Bali – the culture, temples and rich history of Ubud. Visit Goa Gajah and the nearby craft villages. Take a cooking course or learn batik, woodcarving or silver-smithing. Once you’ve exhausted your yen for culture, escape civilisation altogether – in a volcanic crater. Take yourself to Gunung Agung and Gunung Batur.
Next on the agenda is Lombok; make a beeline for Padangbai and jump on a ferry to Lembar, the island’s launching pad. Potter through the rice fields and Hindu temples around Mataram, then head to Senggigi for indulgent resorts, fine beaches and uninterrupted R&R.
From Senggigi take a ferry to the deservedly celebrated Gili Islands, where seamless beaches, translucent water and vivid reefs beg for snorkel-clad swimmers.
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