Round trip 21days Bali & Gili - culture, nature and snorkeling
You will get to know the Balinese culture, visit several temples, including the Pura Ulun Bratan in Lake Bratan, the traditional Bali at Klungkung and you can choose from various optional excursions. For example, go for a day of relaxed cycling, climb the Batur volcano or go on a white water raft. Beautiful coral, colorful fish and probably also turtles can be spotted at Menjangan and at the Gili islands. You will almost certainly spot manta rays at the islands of Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Penida.
Target prices 2024
€ 2.275 p.p. based on 2 persons in high season
€ 1.875 p.p. based on 4 persons or more in low season
€ 2.275 p.p. based on 4 persons or more in high season
Included and excluded
•overnight stays incl. breakfast
•transportation by AC minibus or car, including fuel
•English or Dutch speaking guide during the travel days
•Mentioned excursions and entrance fees
Exclusive
•Intercontinental flights
•Not mentioned or optional excursions
- Snorkeling at Menjangan € 72 p.p.
- Morning excursion spotting dolphins at Lovina € 60 p.p.
- Day excursion Mountain Bike tour € 66 p.p.
- Batur volcano trekking € 90 p.p.
- Excursion Uluwatu temple, Kecak dance and fish dinner in Jimbaran € 65 p.p.
•Lunches and dinner
•Expenses of a personal nature
•Tips
•Booking costs and contribution Calamity Fund (€ 30 per booking)
•SGR contribution € 5 per person
•CO2 compensation € 22 per person
•Travel and cancellation insurance (mandatory)
Day 1 flight Amsterdam-Denpasar
Day 2 Arrival on Bali and transfer to hotel
Day 3 Sanur - free day
Day 4 Transfer en excursies onderweg van Sanur naar Pemuteran
Day 5 (Optional) Half day snorkeling Menjangan
Day 6 (Optional) Ochtendexcursie dolfijnen spotten bij Lovina
Day 7 Day 9 (Optional) Pemuteran - free day
Via Kintamani van Pemuteran naar Ubud of Zuid Bali
Day excursion Mountain Bike tour
Day 10 (Optional) Batur vulkaan trekking
Day 11 Ubud - free day
Day 12 By Eka Jaya fastboat from Padangbai to Gili Meno
Day 13 Gili - free program
Dag 14 Gili - free program
Eka Jaya fastboat Gili Meno- Nusa Lembongan
Dag 16 Nusa Lembongan - free program
Dag 17 Transfer and fastboat Nusa Lembongan to Bali
Day 18 Sanur - free day
Day 19 (Optional) Excursion Uluwatu temple, Kecak dance and fish dinner in Jimbaran
Day 20 Pulang kampung, going back home
flight Denpasar-Amsterdam via Jakarta
Day 21 Arrival Amsterdam
Besakih Beach resort - Sanur
Het Besakih Beach Resort is een goed middenklasse Beachfront resort in het centrum van het rustige Sanur. Het resort biedt een mix van Balinese architectuur en heeft een heerlijk zwembad en een kinderbad. De kamers zijn voorzien van AC, telefoon, tv, badkamer, haardroger, koffie-en thee faciliteiten, minibar en hebben alle een eigen balkon of terrasje. Aantal kamers: 80 De Superior bungalow zijn onze favoriet en liggen in een tuin, dichtbij zwembad, strand en restaurant. De Standard bungalows zijn verdeeld over 2-verdiepingen bungalows in een tuin bij de ingang van het hotel. De Standard (ROH) kamers in een gebouw bevinden zich ook dichtbij het zwembad, restaurant en het strand. Sommige kamers uit de laatste categorie hebben weinig uitzicht. Faciliteiten: restaurant (Indonesische en Westerse keuken), bar, zwembad, vergaderruimte, massages, room service, laundry service, kluisjes en wifi. meer info more info Informations supplémentaires
Taman Sari Bali cottages - Pemuteran
Taman Sari Bali cottages is quietly located in the North-West of Bali, right on the sea. An ideal accommodation to rest from the Java trip and with possibilities for snorkelling or diving above the Pemuteran reef. All rooms have AC, telephone, TV, bathroom, coffee and tea making facilities, minibar, safe and terrace. Our favourite roomtype is the Deluxe Studio. Besides these roomtypes, Taman Sari has also private pool villas, see <a href="https://www.merapi.nl/indonesie/bali/pemuteran/taman-sari-bali-villas-pemuteran-2-3-4-bedrooms" TARGET="_blank">this link.</a> Number of rooms: 29 Facilities: Restaurant, pool bar, swimming pool, children's pool, room service, laundry service, Spa, fitness, own diving school, many excursion possibilities. meer info more info Informations supplémentaires
Ananda cottages - Ubud
Ananda Cottages is situated in the middle of the rice fields, very quiet and calm in the north of Ubud at 25 minutes walking distance of the centre of Ubud. The hotel offers a lot of ‘cool’ activities, such as yoga, meditation, Balinese music and dance, wood-carving and cooking-course. All rooms have got a private terrace or balcony, AC, bathroom and mini-bar. No TV. Number of rooms : 58 Facilities; Restaurant (Indonesian and European dishes), 3 swimming pools with view on garden and rice fields. Daily Yoga program and besides that even a Bali offer workshop. Spa & massages, badminton, baby-sitting service on demand, room-and laundry service. meer info more info Informations supplémentaires
Pertiwi Bisma 1 - Ubud
Pertiwi Bisma 1 is a 5-minute walk from Monkey forest and 10 minutes from the Pasar and Palace. The 31 modern rooms have views of the rice fields or the valley, air conditioning, TV, kettle, safe, minibar and a private terrace or balcony. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property. The hotel has two swimming pools and a restaurant. meer info more info Informations supplémentaires
Adiwana Bisma - Ubud
The luxurious Adiwana Bisma resort is located on the cozy jalan Bisma. The nice restaurants and shops are about 10 minutes from the resort. The resort has a rooftop pool and pool bar/restaurant with fantastic views over the valley. There is a traditional spa and a restaurant overlooking the rice fields. The ricefield rooms all have a terrace, adjacent to a sawah, the other rooms all have a balcony. A top hotel in the cozy Bisma district in Ubud. meer info more info Informations supplémentaires
Seri resort - Gili Meno
The modern Seri resort is located on the east side of Gili Meno. The resort has 16 suites in the main building and 15 bungalows. The seaview suites and bungalows guarantee a beautiful sunrise from your room. All rooms are equipped with air conditioning, bathroom with hot water, safe, telephone, TV and DVD and balcony or terrace. The resort has a restaurant, lounge, spa, yoga room and a lovely beachfront swimming pool. You can snorkel directly from the beach. Divers can go to one of the diving centres on the island. meer info more info Informations supplémentaires
Mahamaya boutique resort - Gili Meno
The Mahamaya resort is a small paradise on Gili Meno. The small-scale resort only has 9 rooms. The Pool suites are located directly on the cosy swimming pool and the Beach front villas have a direct view of the sea. All rooms have hot water, a safe and a private terrace. Number of rooms: 9 Facilities: Very good restaurant, bar and spa. meer info more info Informations supplémentaires
Indiana Kenanga private villa - Nusa Lembongan (1/2 bedrooms)
Indiana Kenanga is a small and luxurious villa resort on the beach of Jungutbatu on Nusa Lembongan island. The resort has 16 1-bedroom garden villas and 2 2-bedroom villas with private pool. The resort has 2 swimming pools, a large spa, a beachfront restaurant and sun beds on the beach. The 1-bedroom villas have a private garden and terrace, the 2-bedroom villas have a private pool, kitchen, garden and terrace. All villas have air conditioning, TV, DVD, telephone, safe and king-size beds. meer info more info Informations supplémentaires
Dream Beach huts - Nusa Lembongan
On the bounty island of Lembongan, only half an hour by boat from Bali, lies the small-scale Dream Beach Huts. With 21 rooms it is a cosy resort, right on the beach in the southwest of Lembongan. Our favorite rooms are the Deluxe Oceanview. All rooms have air conditioning, minibar, shower with hot running water and a small private terrace. The resort has a reasonable restaurant and a nice pool. Snorkel excursions are organised, including to Manta Point (approx € 30 per person). meer info more info Informations supplémentaires
Lembongan Beach club resort
The beautiful Lembongan Beach club & resort is located directly on the beach of Jungut Batu on the island of Nusa Lembongan. The resort has only 26 villas and is wonderfully luxurious and equipped with all comforts. The water around Nusa Lembongan invites you to surf, snorkel and dive, while the resort offers you all possibilities for a carefree and relaxing holiday. All villas have private terraces and are equipped with Satelite TV, DVD player with USB, WiFi, air conditioning, kettle, hair dryer and safe meer info more info Informations supplémentaires
Besakih Beach resort - Sanur
Het Besakih Beach Resort is een goed middenklasse Beachfront resort in het centrum van het rustige Sanur. Het resort biedt een mix van Balinese architectuur en heeft een heerlijk zwembad en een kinderbad. De kamers zijn voorzien van AC, telefoon, tv, badkamer, haardroger, koffie-en thee faciliteiten, minibar en hebben alle een eigen balkon of terrasje. Aantal kamers: 80 De Superior bungalow zijn onze favoriet en liggen in een tuin, dichtbij zwembad, strand en restaurant. De Standard bungalows zijn verdeeld over 2-verdiepingen bungalows in een tuin bij de ingang van het hotel. De Standard (ROH) kamers in een gebouw bevinden zich ook dichtbij het zwembad, restaurant en het strand. Sommige kamers uit de laatste categorie hebben weinig uitzicht. Faciliteiten: restaurant (Indonesische en Westerse keuken), bar, zwembad, vergaderruimte, massages, room service, laundry service, kluisjes en wifi. meer info more info Informations supplémentaires
Denpasar
Denpasar
Denpasar is the busy capital of Bali.Besides some museums and the market there aren’t many tourist attractions in the capital, though you can do some great shopping for cheap prices.
Sanur
Sanur
Sanur is located directly on the Indian Ocean.The beach of Sanur beach is protected by a reef at some 100 meters off shore, which means that the waves are much gentler than in Kuta.
Sanur is a quiet old fishing village with lots of hotels, restaurants and shops
Favourite restaurant
My own experience: Mades Restaurant, in the centre of Sanur. Delicious Balinese food and Indonesian dishes!Mades Restaurant - Sanur
Pemuteran
Pemuteran
Pemuteran is a small fishing village in the northwest of Bali, at the Bali-zee.It’s situated at the edge of the West-Bali National Park very close to the beautiful seagardens of Menjangan island, one of the most fabulous diving spots in Indonesia.
In the village Pemuteran itself is not much to do. But almost every hotel offer plenty of facilities to fulfil your wishes.
Pemuteran is a perfect place to relax a couple of days after a tiring Java trip.
Favourite restaurant
According to Vera, the tahu and tempeh goreng with saté and gado gado are delicious!Warung Makan Nengah
What to see
Diving or snorkeling at Nusa Menjangan is the must-do in Pemuteran. Book at your reception a day in advance and you will be taken by boat to the island of Nusa Menjangan. We bet you will meet Nemo and some turtles?Hiking in the National Park west Bali. Not the breathtaking tropical rainforest of Sumatra or Kalimantan, but you will always encounter some strange birds, monkeys, deer and pigs.
Dolphin spotting at Lovina. You don't have to stay in Lovina for the dolphins. Almost all hotels offer a dolphin excursion. You leave around 5 in the morning by car to Lovina and go there on the boat to the dolphins.
Turtle Hatchery Project. Within walking distance, between the Taman Sari an Adi Assri resort is the turtle center, where the eggs wait in a kind of hatchery for the young sea turtles to hatch. They are protected there for the first few weeks of their lives, until they are large enough to be released on the beach and choose the full sea.
Menjangan
Nusa Menjangan
Nusa Menjangan is een klein eilandje in het noordwesten van Bali. Het behoort tot het nationaal park west Bali en je moet ook niet raar opkijken wanneer je grote edelherten op het strand ziet staan.Lovina
Lovina
Lovina is a seaside village in the North at the Bali Sea. The black beach does not immediately invite you to swim or snorkel in the sea. In any case, there is little to see underwater.Compared to the South of Bali it’s quiet here, whereas all facilities to enjoy your holiday are present. The village has a cozy center with restaurants and shops.
Lovina's must-do is an early morning trip to see the dolphins. With a bit of luck you will be with a few boats in a school of dozens of dolphins, but it can also be unexpected.
Close to Lovina, the Banjar Hotsprings and the Buddhist monastery Brahma Arama Vihara are worth a visit. Furthermore, the West Bali National Park is a short distance away. A visit to the former capital of Bali, Singgaraja, with its many old buildings is very worthwhile.
Ubud
Ubud
Ubud is called the artist village in central Bali. In and around the busy center are numerous sewing and art studios and several museums and theaters. Dances are performed daily, including in the palace. A visit to the art-market opposite the palace is also definitely worth it.You can choose a hotel or resort in the busy center, somewhere quiet in the middle of the rice fields or on the border of the river.
Things to see and do
Too much to mention all...Ubud Palace and Puri Saren Agung Temple: Here you can marvel at traditional Balinese architecture. Daily also the scene of Balinese dances
The Monkey Forest Monkey Forest: A must see for many, personally a torment for me to watch monkeys that have become more than brutal.
Agung Rai Museum of Art houses artworks by, among others, Walter Spies, Rudolf Bonnet and many other artists. The museum's goal is to keep Balinese art alive.
Museum Puri Lukisan specializes in modern Balinese paintings, sculptures and carvings
The Blanco Renaissance Museum is mainly focused on works by the Spanish painter Don Antonio Blanco
The Campuhan Ridge Walk is a must do: Take an early morning hike for this 2 hour hike across the ridge to the village of Bangkian Sidem
And there is much more to see in the Ubud area!
Favourite restaurant
The specialty of Ubud is crispy fried duck, Bebek Bengil. There are several restaurants where "Dirty Duck" is on the menu. Our favorite is restaurant Bebek Bengil at the Jalan Hanoman in the center.Another great restaurant in the center is Cafe Lotus , with a very extensive menu and a beautiful pond at the Jalan Raya Ubud, close to the Royal Palace .
Many trendy and cozy restaurants can also be found in the quieter Pertiwi district.
Kintamani
Kintamani
Kintamani is the mountain village on the southwest flank of the Gunung Batur volcano. The many restaurants offer beautiful views of the volcano and Lake Danau BaturThe Gunung Batur is reasonably easy to climb. The climb to the top of the volcano starts at 4 a.m. Led by a guide, it is two hours to the top and two hours back. At sunrise you have a beautiful view of the volcanic landscape and Gunung Agung. Many climbers then visit the hot springs of Toya Devasya.
The Batur trek can be started from Kintamani, but also from Ubud, for example.
Gili Meno
Gili Meno
Gili Meno is the smallest island and is located between Gili Air and Gili Trawangan. It is also called the honeymoon island.The island is only accessible by public or charter boat from the other 2 Gili islands, or with the Eka Jaya fastboat from Bali and Lombok.
Everything on this small island radiates peace and also has the most beautiful beaches of the three Gili islands.
Things to see
There is a bird park on Gili Meno where various species of birds such as the flamimgos, eagles and cockatoos can be viewed. The Turtle Sanctuary on Gili Meno aims to protect the green turtle swimming in the sea around the Gili Islands, you can see the little turtles swimming in the water tanks.At the beach on the west and east sides you have the best chance to see the turtles swimming in the shallow water.
There are only a few shops, lounge bars and restaurants on the island.
You can also walk around the island in about an hour, take a ride by Cidomo or do a snorkeling or diving excursion.
Good to know
On none of the Gili islands are motor vehicles, everything is done on foot, by bike or by Cidomo (horse-drawn carriage) which certainly favours the island’s tranquillity.If you want to go into the sea, be careful. There are sharp little stones and pieces of coral in the shallow water and you have to walk a bit to reach deeper water.
There is only 1 ATM on the island, frequent electricity failures and often very bad Wifi coverage.
There’s no fresh water for swimming pools and bathrooms on the island. There’s only brackish water.
Nusa Lembongan
Nusa Lembongan
An hour's boat ride from Bali are the bounty islands of Nusa Lembongan, Nusa Ceningan and Nusa Penida.Nusa Lembongan has beautiful beaches with even nicer names such as Dream beach and Mushroom Bay beach. Snorkeling is excellent from the beaches, but take the boat to beautiful and interesting locations between Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Penida, or to the Mangrove, where you will spot countless colorful fish.
Via the Yellow Bridge you go from Nusa Lembongan to Nusa Ceningan. It is the smallest of the 3 islands and is less known to tourists. It has a beautiful but small beach at Mahana Point.
The Nusa is a paradise for experienced divers, with manta rays, sharks and beautiful corals. In the months of August to November you will also find the impressive and ugly Mola-Mola sun fishing here. Beginners should consider strong currents.
The food on the Nusa's is comparable to that in South Bali. Fresh fish is of course best when the fish is really fresh.
Nyepi Laut
One day per year there’s no boat traffic around Nusa Lembongan. That day the islanders are busy praying because of Nyepi Laut. A quiet day on sea.The date for Nyepi Laut is only announced one month in advance and is always on the day after New Moon. Nyepi Laut usually falls in September or October.