12 DAYS / 11 NIGHTS
Trip to Bali & Gili Asahan. Located in the south west of Lombok Gili Asahan is one of the least populated of the secret Gilis in the archipelago. Still wild and rooted in its culture Gili Asahan is a beautiful small pearl in the sea.. With breathtaking displays of nature both on land and underwater this island paradise is the perfect holiday destination for anyone seeking a tranquil place to step away from the stresses of daily life. This island, just next to Bali, will really surprise you!
Arrival flight: Bali
Departure flight: Lombok
DAY 1: WELCOME TO BALI – SANUR
Arrive at Ngurah Rai International Airport in Denpasar where you will be greeted by our guide and enjoy a chauffeured ride to Sanur. Dinner tonight us at your own leisure.
Meals included: ---
DAY 2: SANUR – JATILUWIH – UBUD
After breakfast, departure Ubud. Before arrive at Ubud we will make some visits. Our first stop will be Tanah Lot Temple, probably the most charismatic one of the island for two reasons: it is perched atop a rock dug by the strength of the tides and because the sunsets are astonishing. Then Taman Ayun Temple, his temple complex boasts magnificent traditional architectural features throughout its courtyards and enclosures as well as expansive garden landscapes comprised of lotus and fish ponds.
After the visit of this two temples we will drive towards the rural area of Jatiluwih – in Balinese language this means really wonderful – where we will see one of the most beautiful landscapes of the whole island with never end stepped rice fields. Overnight in Ubud.
Meals included: Breakfast and lunch
DAYS 3 – 4: UBUD
Ubud is described as the cultural and arts centre of Bali. And its not hard to see why as you walh through theg streets, filled with shops selling handcrafted items, yoga studios and cookery schools. We recommend you visit its traditional market, Temple, the Monkey Forest….
Meals included: Breakfast
DAY 5: BATUR CYCLING
After breakfast transfer - by car - to Kintamani where we will see the Volcano and Lake Batur. Form this point, downhill descend towards Ubud passing by villages, rice fields and hidden and non frequent visited places of Bali Island.
Arrival to Ubud and buffet breakfast. Transfert to our hotel.
*What to bring:
Sport shoes – Comfortable clothes – Hat; sunscreen and a change of clothes is recommended.
Do not forget to take your camera and some money with you so that you can make pictures of the astonishing landscapes and buy some souvenirs. You will have the chance to discover the fascinating Balinese Culture; you will have fond memories of this cylce tour.
Meals included: Breakfast and lunch
DAY 6: CULTURAL & ARTS OF UBUD
After breakfast, departure to Batubulan, to attend a performance of Barong and Kris Dance. Then Celuk, renowned for their artistic and craft skills and famous for working on silvery. Later on Mas Village, identified by its excellent wood carving. Free afternoon for you to visit the centre of the Ubud village, the Palace, the museum, the market, etc.
Meals included: Breakfast and lunch
DAY 7: BALI – LOMBOK – GILI ASAHAN
After breakfast transfert to the airport to take the flight to Lombok. Upon arrival, our driver will be waiting for you to go to Kares port (around 2,5H) to take the boat to Gili Asahan.
Meals included: Breakfast
DAYS 8 – 9 – 10: GILI ASAHAN
Free days in Gili Asahan. We propose you to stay in Gili Asahan Eco Lodge. They willshare with you the preserved, wild beauty of South West Lombok’s Gili archipelago. Sun, sea, sand, fish, coral, birdsongs and the cool breeze making its way through the leaves and caressing your tanned and rejuvenated skin. Sunrises and sunsets away from everything submerged in nature, without giving up on the comforts of a cozy yet luxurious room and freshly fished seafood cooked with an Italian twist at restaurant Nautilus.
Meals included: Breakfast
DAY 11: GILI ASAHAN – LOMBOK – BALI – JIMBARAN
At the arranged time transfert back to Lombok Airport to take the flight to Bali. Upon arrival, we will be driven to our hotel in Jimbaran where we will spend our last night in Bali.
Meals included: Breakfast
DAY 12: BALI – OUT
We drive you to the airport for your flight back home. Trip ends here and we wish you have enjoyed your stay with us!
Meals included: Breakfast
Note: All of our itineraries can be tailored to your requirements, allowing us to create the perfect tailor-made tour in Sulawesi just for you. Contact us with your holiday ideas and we’ll start planning your unique personalized trip!