Itinerary

Day 1 - Starting: Sanur & Finishing: Sanur

Arrive at any time.

Day 2 - Starting: Sanur & Finishing: Labuan Bajo

The boat trip to Rinca includes 2-3hr of walking around Rinca, checking out the scenery and wildlife.

Day 3 - Starting: Labuan Bajo & Finishing: Labuan Bajo

The small fishing village on the island of Flores, Labuan Bajo, is an idyllic setting. Wander the town and check out the beaches and watch for flying fox bats at dusk.

Day 4 - Starting: Labuan Bajo & Finishing: Ruteng

Drive inland to Ruteng and take in the stunning surrounding mountains. Check out the local markets in the area and eat some delicious local food. Opt to visit Liang Bua or hike around the rice paddies.

Instructions

Accommodation in Ruteng is in a basic guesthouse.

Day 5 - Starting: Ruteng & Finishing: Bajawa

Drive to Bajawa and marvel at the gorgeous mountain views. In the afternoon, opt to visit Malanage Hot Springs.

Instructions

Accommodation in Bajawa is in a basic guesthouse.

Day 6 - Starting: Bajawa & Finishing: Ende

Head out to Ngada Village to meet with the local tribe and learn more about the traditional architecture and way of life.

Day 7 - Starting: Ende & Finishing: Ende

Enjoy stopping in local villages on the way to Bena. Visit the multi-coloured volcanic crater lakes of Kelimutu. Explore Bena village and enjoy the natural surrounding beauty before heading back to Ende for the evening.

Day 8 - Starting: Ende & Finishing: Sanur

Catch a flight back to Bali. Enjoy another night in paradise.

Day 9 - Starting: Sanur & Finishing: Sanur

New travellers may join the tour today. You are welcome to join them for an optional welcome dinner in the evening.

Day 10 - Starting: Sanur & Finishing: Munduk

Visit the Lake Danu Bratan Temple and take a walk through the Jatiluwih Rice Terraces before arriving at Munduk for a homestay. Enjoy some delicious Balinese cuisine.

Day 11 - Starting: Munduk & Finishing: Kintamani

Arrive in Kintamani with its breathtaking views of Lake Batur and the Batur crater. Take a wander through town and mix with the locals, visit the market, and marvel at the variety of local produce for sale. Stop for lunch at a black sand beach.

Day 12 - Starting: Kintamani & Finishing: Ubud

Opt for a sunrise hike to the top of Mt Batur before travelling to the cultural heart of Bali, stopping for lunch at the G Adventures supported-Bali Community Training Lunch Program. Arrive in Ubud in the late afternoon for an orientation walk and some free time.

Day 13 - Starting: Ubud & Finishing: Ubud

Enjoy a free day to explore exactly what interests you in Ubud. Opt to visit the Monkey Forest, numerous temples, rice paddies, and markets. In the evening, opt to take in a traditional Kecak dance performance.

Day 14 - Starting: Ubud & Finishing: Candidasa

Visit Besakih Temple, the largest Hindu temple in Bali, before the journey to Candidasa, a superb beach location perfect for relaxing.

Day 15 - Starting: Candidasa & Finishing: Candidasa

New travellers may join today for the Lombok portion of the adventure. You are welcome to join them at a group meeting this evening, followed by an optional dinner.

Day 16 - Starting: Candidasa & Finishing: Kuta

Arrive at the shores of Lombok and head to a traditional Sasak village. Meet the locals and learn more about their unique culture and way of life. Continue on to Kuta for the night.

Day 17 - Starting: Kuta & Finishing: Kuta

Spend a full day exploring the fishermen's village and enjoy a snorkelling trip before returning to Kuta.

Day 18 - Starting: Kuta & Finishing: Senggigi

Enjoy a spectacular drive through the middle of Lombok. Travel through parts of the forest on the slopes of the Rinjani Mountains.

Day 19 - Starting: Senggigi & Finishing: Gili Trawangan

Drive to Senaru and visit the Pusuk Monkey Forest. Later, make your way to a secluded waterfall with time for a quick swim. Drive to the coast and hop a ferry to Gili and settle in for a few days on the islands. The Gilis are paradise incarnate with a tiny population, no cars, and gorgeous white-sand beaches.

Instructions

Please note there is limited fresh water available on the Gilis and electricity is supplied by generators. Showers use salt water and rooms are typically fan-cooled (no air conditioning).

Day 20 - Starting: Gili Trawangan & Finishing: Gili Trawangan

Enjoy a full day of white-sand beaches in the Gili Islands. Opt to go snorkelling, diving, horseback riding, or try some yoga.

Day 21 - Starting: Gili Trawangan & Finishing: Sanur

Spend the final evening with an optional dinner together, reflecting on the adventure under a beautiful Balinese sunset.

Day 22 - Starting: Sanur & Finishing: Sanur

Depart at any time.

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What’s Included

Boat trip to Komodo and Rinca islands. Ngada village experience. Kelimutu volcanic crater visit. Moni village visit. Hot springs and Lake Bratan temple visit. Highlands of Kintamani visit. Mt Batur view. Local Indonesian meal experience. Besakih Temple visit. Ubud orientation walk. Lunch at the Senang Hati Foundation. Jatiluwih Rice Terraces visit (UNESCO-protected). Beach time in Candidasa. Sasak village visit. Snorkelling trip. Easy trekking in Tetebatu. Pusuk Monkey Forest visit. Sendang Gila Waterfall swim. Free time on the white-sand beaches of the Gili Islands. Internal flights. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.

Highlights

Look for Komodo dragons in the wild, meet the friendly people of Ngada village, explore Hindu temples, visit the tobacco plantations of Tetebatu, savour Balinese cuisine, snorkel vibrant reefs and dig your feet into white sand.

Itinerary Disclaimer

Group Size Notes

Max 15, avg 10

Transport

Private van, public bus, boat, ferry, plane, walking.

Solo Travellers

Accommodation

Hotels/simple guesthouses (21 nts).

Joining Hotel

Puri Dalem Hotel
Jalan Hang Tuah No.23
Sanur, Bali
Denpasar
Indonesia
0361288421

Joining Instructions

When arriving at Denpasar Airport in Bali you will want to exit Customs into the arrival hall. Once here, there are money changers but they do not offer the best rate, so its best to wait until you arrive in Sanur. There are ATMs available that distribute Indonesian Rupiah (the local currency).

For travellers with a transfer arranged through G Adventures:
Upon arrival to the Bali Ngurah Rai International Airport (Denpasar International Airport), walk out of the arrival terminal, turn left and walk through the Duty Free Shop. Once you come to the exit, you will see a sign for the toilets and the domestic terminal (pointing left). Please turn left immediately towards the toilets as indicated on the sign. After around 50 meters you will pass WH Smith Express just before the toilets. Please continue around 10 meters further, where our driver will wait near the entrance of the toilets. If you cannot find your driver within fifteen minutes of arrival, please contact our local transfer operator:

Local Transfer Contact Number :+62 81 138038 20

For travellers arranging their own transport:
Once you have stepped outside, there is a taxi stand with set rate taxis to various destinations on the island. The prices are listed on the wall and can be paid in Rupiah or in US Dollars (your exchange rate will be slightly lower than what you will get in Sanur) Here you book and pay for your taxi and receive a voucher. They will then show you to your taxi.

The drive to Sanur is approximately 30 minutes, but can take much longer if the traffic is bad.

Arrival Complications

What to Take

What you need to bring depends on the trip you have chosen and the countries or regions you are planning to visit. We suggest that you pack as lightly as possible as your are expected to carry your own luggage. As a rule we try not to have to walk more than 15-20 mintues with your bags which is why we recommend keeping the weight of your bags between 10-15kg/22-30lb. Suitcases are not recommended for G Adventures trips! Most travellers carry a backpack or rolling bag of small to medium size (no XXL ones please!) as they need to fit with you in buses or on trains. You will also need a day pack/bag to carry water, cameras and other electronics like ipods and mobile phones. If your trip involves overnights in homestays, villages or camping then you usually have the opportunity to rent sleeping bags if need be instead of bringing them with you.

Checklist

-Passport (with photocopies)
-Travel insurance (with photocopies)
-Airline tickets (with photocopies)
-Debit or credit card (see personal spending money)
-Cash in USD
-G Adventures vouchers, pre-departure information and – Required visas or vaccination certificates
-Day pack for daily personal items
-Locks for bags
-First-aid kit
-Day pack (for overnight stays)
-Watch and Alarm clock
-Sunblock/Sun hat
-Sunglasses
-Watch and alarm clock
-Insect Repellent
-Headlight
-Toiletries
-Reusable water bottle
-Ear plugs
-Small towel
-Money belt
-Sturdy walking shoes
-Long pants/jeans
-Long-sleeved shirts or sweater
-Windproof rain jacket
-Clothes that cover knees and shoulders (long pants/sarong)
-Hiking pants/track pants
-Camera
-Waterproof backpack cover
-Reading/writing material
-First-aid kit
-Binoculars
-Pocketknife
-Rehydration powder

Laundry

Laundry facilities are offered by some of our hotels for a charge. There will be times when you may want to or have to do your own laundry so we suggest you bring non-polluting/biodegradable soap.

Visas

***Please note that we always recommend all nationalities to check with their embassy about entry requirements to Indonesia. The situation with visas in Indonesia is changing frequently, and the below information is accurate as of June 19th, 2015.

A 30-day free visa is available at some arrival locations in Indonesia for many nationalities. This visa is non-extendable. This free visa is available at: Jakarta (Soekarno-Hatta Airport), Bali (Ngurah Rai Aiport), Medan (Kualanamu Airport), Surabaya (Juanda Airport) and Batam (Hang Nadim International Airport). All travelers to Indonesia must be in possession of passport valid for at least six months from date of arrival and have proof (tickets) of onward or return passage.

The nationalities below will be able to receive the 30-day free visa, however we always advise to check with your embassy to confirm entry requirements:

Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Brunei, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Laos, Macau, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, Myanmar, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Qatar, Russia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Vietnam

A 30-day visa-on-arrival is available at all international airports in Indonesia for USD 35. It is then possible to extend this visa for an additional 30 days at the immigration office. Official price is USD 35, extension takes a couple of days and can’t be processed at the airport. All travelers to Indonesia must be in possession of passport valid for at least six months from date of arrival and have proof (tickets) of onward or return passage. Payment of visa fees can be made in all major currencies (cash or credit card). However, to avoid any difficulties or abusive exchange rate problems, we highly recommend brining USD 35 in cash.

Visa extension can be done at the Immigration Office (Kuta in Bali) and will take approximately 7 working days. Cost is additional 35 USD for another 30 Days. Maximum stay is 60 Days

The below countries qualify for getting their visa on arrival:

South Africa, Algeria, US, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, The Netherlands, Brazil, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Cyprus, Denmark, UAE, Estonia, Fiji, Finland, Hungary, India, UK, Iran, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Japan, Germany, Cambodia, Canada, South Korea, Kuwait, Laos, Latvia, Libya, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxemburg, Maladewa, Malta, Mexico, Egypt, Monaco, Norway, Oman, Panama, France, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, China, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, New Zealand, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Surinam, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Timor Leste, Tunisia, Greece

***Travelers from all destinations not listed above must have their visa arranged in advance through their local consulate.

Spending Money

Emergency Fund

Departure Tax

Departure Tax in Indonesia is not included in the cost of your flight ticket. Departure taxes are per person per departure and payable only in cash at the time of departure. Departure tax is paid for by G Adventure for any included internal flights. Taxes will need to be paid for any non-included flights you may be taking, including international air from the destination. Below are updated tax prices, which change frequently with little notice. Please check with your CEO for updated rates.

Denpasar Airport (DPS): Domestic flights: 75.000 IDR (from 1st August), International flights: 200.000 IDR (from 1st April).
Juanda International Airport near Surabaya (SUB): Domestic flights: 75.000 IDR, International flights: 200.000 IDR (both from 1st April).
Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman International Airport in Balikpapan (BPN): Domestic flights: 75.000 IDR, International flights: 200.000 IDR (both from 1st April).
Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG): Domestic flights: 50.000 IDR, International flights: 150.000 IDR (both from 1st April).
Lombok International Airport (LOP): Domestic flights: 45.000 IDR, International flights: 150.000 IDR (both from 1st April).

Optional Activities

Sanur :
Half Day Tanah Lot Sunset Tour – $34 USD (minimum two passengers: includes Guide, Private Car, Entrance fee)

Ubud:
Monkey Forest in – $2
Bali Bird Park – $10 (plus transport)
Puri Lukisa Museum – $3
Lovina snorkelling – $7
Day trip to Menganan Island for snorkelling ($40) or scuba diving ($70)

Safety and Security

Medical Form

A Couple of Rules

Travel Insurance

Planeterra-The G Adventures Foundation

Feedback

Newsletter

Travel Forum – The Watering Hole

Max Pax

Group Leader

Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout, local guides.

Day 4 Optional Activities

• Liang Bua Visit -

Day 5 Optional Activities

• Malanage Hot Springs -

Day 11 Optional Activities

• Walk to Nearby Waterfall -

Day 12 Optional Activities

• Monkey Forest Visit -
• Mt Batur Hike -

Day 13 Optional Activities

• Cooking Class -
• Kecak Dance Performance -
• Gianyar Night Market -
• Whitewater Rafting -
• Bird Park -
• Yoga Class -

Day 14 Optional Activities

• Tirta Gangga Visit -
• Diving -
• Massage -

Day 15 Optional Activities

• Tirta Gangga Visit -

Day 20 Optional Activities

• Snorkelling Excursion -
• Yoga -
• Horseback Riding -

Day 21 Optional Activities

• Tanah Lot Sunset Tour -

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