Bali & Lombok Adventure

Intrepid Travel · 15 days
Bali & Lombok Adventure
Bali & Lombok Adventure
Bali & Lombok Adventure
Bali & Lombok Adventure
Bali & Lombok Adventure
Bali & Lombok Adventure
Bali & Lombok Adventure
Bali & Lombok Adventure
Bali & Lombok Adventure
Bali & Lombok Adventure
Bali & Lombok Adventure
Bali & Lombok Adventure
Bali & Lombok Adventure
Bali & Lombok Adventure
15 Days
From AUD $2420
Trip Type
Small Group
Activity Level
Average

Rating


 (20 reviews)

Bali & Lombok Adventure

Bali & Lombok Adventure

Intrepid Travel · 15 days
4.5
20 Reviews
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Duration

15 days

Tour Type

Small Group

Accommodations

Moderate

Physical Rating

Average

Guide Language

English

Experience Overview

Tell anyone to picture paradise, and the beaches of Bali and Lombok will likely pop into their minds.

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

Duration

15 days

Transportation

Boat,Bicycle,Private Van

Tour Type

Small Group

Guide Language

English

Starts

Ubud, Indonesia

Finishes

Gili Air, Indonesia

Accommodations

Moderate

Travel Style

Explorer

Physical Rating

Average

Itinerary

1
Day 1: Ubud
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)
2
Day 2: Ubud
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)
3
Day 3: Undisan
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)
4
Day 4: Sibetan Village
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)
5
Day 5: Mt Batur
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)
6
Day 6: Lovina
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)
7
Day 7: Lovina
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)
8
Day 8: Sanur
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)
9
Day 9: Tetebatu
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)
10
Day 10: Tetebatu
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)
11
Day 11: Labuhan Pandan
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)
12
Day 12: Labuhan Pandan
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)
13
Day 13: Senaru/Gili Air
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)
14
Day 14: Gili Air
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)
15
Day 15: Gili Air
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.
Exclusions
  • Flights to and from origin and destinations
  • Airport transfers (arrival and departure)
  • Anything else not explicitly listed in tour inclusions
  • Recommended gratuities/tipping
  • Optional activities/tours
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Visas, meals and beverages not stated in the list of inclusions.
Important Information
Meals

When meals are not included, your tour leader (where available) will be happy to help with restaurant recommendations, bookings, and directions. Please let us know if you have any dietary needs or preferences. We willdo our best to accommodate these, though we cannot guarantee that every request can be met.

Luggage

You are responsible for your personal belongings throughout the tour. You will need to carry your own bags between the vehicle and your hotel room. Drivers will assist with loading and unloading luggage from the vehicle.

Mobility

Travellers requiring wheelchair access should contact our sales and service team, who can make enquiries on your behalf.

Fitness Level

This tour requires an Average level of fitness. Activities are paced gently and include leisure time. You may be expected to join guided walks of up to one hour, navigate short stairways and mild inclines, and manage your own luggage. You should also be able to board and exit all transport without assistance.

Travellers are expected to be self-sufficient and capable of handling all aspects of their journey. Please discuss your circumstances and support needs with your booking agent to confirm this trip is suitable.

If you are unsure, we recommend consulting your doctor before booking or travelling. (Note: I assume each tour has a different description depending on level of fitness required).

Sightseeing

If a planned site visit is unavailable due to changes in operating hours or holiday closures, the itinerary may be altered, or a comparable activity will be substituted where possible and subject to availability.

Visas

Visa conditions can change. Once you receive your travel documents, check with the relevant embassy, consulate, or immigration office of your destination for the latest information.

  • It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct and valid travel documents and to comply with all entry requirements.
  • Non-Australian citizens must also confirm visa and identification requirements with the appropriate consulate or visa agency.
  • Certain occupations (for example, journalists, government officials, or those working in charities) may face additional restrictions when applying for visas, which could affect the type of application required.
Departure Dates & Surcharges: See checkout for live dates and availability.
AUD $2,420
(Tour only)
Per Person Twin Share

Duration: 15 days

Trip Type: Small Group

Activity Level: Average

Tell anyone to picture paradise, and the beaches of Bali and Lombok will likely pop into their minds.

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Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 13 Dec 2025

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Customer Reviews

Overall Rating
Excellent
4.5
Guide
Excellent
4.5
Itinerary
Excellent
4.5
Accommodations
Excellent
4.5
Transportation
Excellent
4.5
Tour Operator
Excellent
4.5
Food
Excellent
4.5
4.5
Katherine
Traveled, October 2023

11/07/2023

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

4.5
Sally-Anne
Traveled, October 2023

11/05/2023

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.

Tour Operator

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