| Day: |
Description: |
| 1 |
SEMINYAK BEACH:
Arrival day. |
| 2 |
SEMINYAK BEACH – UBUD:
Today we drive to Ubud, the cultural centre of Balinese life. There will be time to explore the nearby Monkey Forest, temples, rice paddies and the famous art and craft market in the centre of town. |
| 3 |
UBUD - LOVINA:
Drive towards Bali’s northern coast via the temples of Taman Ayun and Tanah Lot as well as the market at Bedugul. |
| 4 |
LOVINA:
A wonderful day with lots of options. You can head to Menjangan (Deer) Island and spend the day swimming, snorkelling or diving. Alternatively you can get up early for a dolphin cruise. |
| 5 |
GUNUNG (MT) BATUR – KINTAMANI:
We leave the coast and ascend the incredibly scenic slopes of Gunung Batur. En route we will visit the Gitgit Waterfalls with a possibility of a cool swim. We stop at several viewpoints to take in the view of the crater and its lake. Continue to our guesthouse in the Kintamani area. |
| 6 |
KINTAMANI - PADANG BAI:
Optional sunrise walk up Gunung Batur. Head for the lovely fishing village of Padang Bai, surrounded by beautiful beaches. En route we visit the temple at Besakih and the palace and museum at Klungkung. |
| 7 |
PADANG BAI - LOMBOK:
Today we cross by ferry to Lombok and drive to Senaru. |
| 8 |
SENARU:
Optional village walk to visit stunning waterfalls and rice terraces. This evening we will be briefed on our trek up Gunung (Mt) Rinjani. |
| 9 |
GUNUNG RINJANI TREK:
Early start to begin our amazing trek up the slopes of Rinjani. A full day trek will bring us to the rim of this volcanic mountain where we spend the night camping under canvas or the stars. A definite highlight of the trip. (Note: your tour leader can arrange accommodation and transport for those who do not want to participate in the trek). |
| 10 |
GUNUNG RINJANI TREK:
Here we take in the spectacular views of Rinjani’s peak, Segara Anak (the crater lake) and the new volcano. We then descend to Senaru and continue to Senggigi and our last night on Lombok’s mainland.
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| 11 |
GILI ISLANDS:
Ride in cidomos (horsedrawn carts) to the beach to our waiting boat which will take us to the marvellous Gili Islands. |
| 12-13 |
GILI ISLANDS:
Two days to relax on these isolated and very beautiful islands. Opportunities for walking, diving, swimming, snorkelling or just plain relaxing. |
| 14 |
GILI ISLANDS - SEMINYAK BEACH:
Transfer back to Bali and Seminyak Beach, where the tour ends on arrival. |
