Destination: Indonesia

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Itinerary: Bali - Total Bali & Lombok

TWO WEEKS

The best of everything in Bali & Lombok comes together on this two-week trip of tropical and cultural delights. Bask on the best beaches, drown in a sea of green rice paddies, let the aura of amazing temples flow over you like a warm bath and immerse yourself in Bali’s incredible culture, making it an island trip like no other.



Start your trip in Seminyak, with the best places to go out for a meal, a drink or more. You’ll want at least three days to experience the wild charms of Kuta Beach. Once you’re sated on South Bali, head west, driving the back roads around Tabanan and Jatiluwih, where enormous bamboo trees hang over the roads and the rice terraces are some of the oldest on the island.

Continue west through Taman Nasional Bali Barat, Bali’s National Park. Stop here, or press on and settle in at Pemuteran. From here you can snorkel or scuba the untouched reefs at Pulau Menjangan. Driving east, stop at Lovina and enjoy its laid-back beach-town vibe and then head up and over the string of volcanoes that are the heart – and soul – of the island.

Carry on through Kintamani, where you’ll be rewarded with vistas of Bali’s big three: Gunung Batur, Gunung Abang and the holiest of holies, Gunung Agung. Coming back down on the wet side of the island, head straight to Ubud, the spiritual centre of Bali. Nights of dance and culture are offset by days of walking through the serene countryside. Head down to Padangbai and catch the Perama boat to the beach resorts of Senggigi and then on to the great travellers’ scene on the Gili Islands.