Dreamy Indonesia tour with Bali & the Gili Islands
- Round trip
- 14, 15, 22 or 23 nights
- Indonesia
- total price from £ 4,158.00 ]
- price based on: 2 adults
Discover the best of Indonesia from Java and Bali to Lombok and the Gili Islands - includes breakfast, excursions, and all travel
Spectacular sunsets, imposing volcanoes, mysterious temples, tropical beaches and lush rainforests: this is Indonesia, the world's largest archipelago that truly has it all. Discover the best of Indonesia in inviting hotels. Get ready to stroll along green rice fields and idyllic villages, unwind on paradisiacal beaches and jump into beautiful Indonesian culture. Experience the most beautiful places that Indonesia has to offer from Java to Bali, Lombok and Gili Trawangan. Adventure, culture and pure relaxation: it's all waiting for you in Indonesia!
Included
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Round trip Indonesia (Java, Bali, Lombok and Gili Trawangan): 13 or 21 nights
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Breakfast
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13 nights includes 5 excursions:
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Jogyakarta city tour with Prambanan temple and Jogya city centre visit (Day 2)
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Borobudur temple, Sultan Palace, Batik factory (Day 3)
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Tanah lot and jatiluwih rice terrace tour (Day 4)
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Tirta Empul Temple, Kintamani and Mount Batur panorama (Day 6)
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South Lombok day-trip (Day 9)
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21 nights includes 9 excursions:
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Botanical Garden and old palace visit (Day 2)
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Bandung City Tour (Day 3)
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Prambaran Hindu Temple (Day 4)
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Yogyakarta city tour and Borobudur Temple(Day 5)
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Ubud Village walk (Day 8)
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Kusamba salt village, Tenganan and Tirta Gangga Water Palace (Day 10)
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South Lombok day-trip (Day 13)
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Malimbu Hills excursion(Day 15)
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Half-day South Bali Tour (Day 21)
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English-speaking guide included on all excursions
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Flight from Birmingham, Edinburgh, Glasgow, London Gatwick, London Heathrow, Manchester to Jakarta and from Denpasar, Bali to Birmingham, Edinburgh, Glasgow, London Gatwick, London Heathrow, Manchester
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All transfers included
Day 1: Jakarta
Welcome to Indonesia, the land of spectacular sunsets, huge volcanoes, fascinating temples, white sandy beaches and impressive rainforests! After you land in Jakarta, you will be transferred to your hotel. Spend the first night here and enjoying a relaxing night because the next day your adventure …
Read moreDay 2-3: Yogyakarta
On day 2, after breakfast, you will be taken to the train station, where you will take the train to Yogyakarta. While driving you can enjoy the view of the wonderful landscape. Colourful houses and local markets await you in Yogyakarta. After you arrive, you'll pay a visit to the Prambanan Hindu Te…
Read moreDay 4-5: Canggu
On day 4, you'll be picked up from your hotel and taken to the airport, from where you will take a 1-hour flight to Bali. You're off to Canggu, also known as a "surfers' paradise". Canggu is located on the west coast, close to Tanah Lot, and here, you can experience some spectacular sunsets on the…
Read moreDay 6-7: Ubud
On day 6, after breakfast, you will be picked up from the hotel and taken to Ubud, where you can enjoy the Trita Empul Temple and Kintamani with breathtaking views of Mount Batur, an active volcano. You'll soon see why Bali is renowned for its picturesque mountain landscapes and impressive volcanoe…
Read moreDay 8-9: Lombok
On day 8 you will be taken to Lombok by speedboat. Sit back and enjoy the sun on your face, the wind in your hair and the salty sea breeze! Once in Lombok, you have the rest of the day to do what matters most: absolute relaxation.
On day 9, you will be picked up at 12:30 p.m. and take part in th…
Read moreDay 10-12: Gili Trawangan
On day 10, the speedboat takes you to the north of the island for the first time, where the beaches may be even more beautiful than anything you've seen so far. Make a short stop on the hills of Malimbu, where the view of the sea and the three Gili Islands is phenomenal. You will then be dropped of…
Read moreDay 13: Sanur - UK
On day 13, you'll exchange Gili Trawangan for the lively buzz of Bali again. After a walk to the harbour, the boat will take you to Padangbai, where you will be picked up and taken to your hotel in Sanur.
Then finally, on day 14, it's time to say goodbye to Indonesia. You will be picked up 3 ho…
Read moreDay 1: Bogor
Welcome to Indonesia - after you land in Jakarta, you'll be picked up at the airport and taken to your hotel in Bogor, a city on Java Island. After your long flight, you'll have time to relax in your hotel and unwind before your Indonesian adventure kicks off tomorrow.
Read moreDay 2-3: Bandung
Today you will be picked up after breakfast for the start of your Indonesian adventure. You will drive to Bandung, the capital of the West Java province, a journey of eight hours in total. Along the way, you will have a full day of fantastic stops, including the impressive botanical gardens and the…
Read moreDay 4-5: Yogyakarta
On day 4, you will leave in the morning for a fantastic 8-hour train journey to Yogyakarta - also referred to as Jogja. This beautiful city is characterised by tradition, culture and the arts - and is one of the only destinations in Indonesia still ruled by the monarchy. Once settled into your four…
Read moreDay 6-9: Ubud
On day 6, you will be picked up after breakfast and taken to the airport for your domestic flight to Bali. Upon arrival, you'll be taken to your hotel in Ubud, a beautiful town well known for Indonesian arts and crafts. Spend the rest of the day diving into Balinese culture.
Day 7 is yours to …
Read moreDay 10-11: Candidasa
After breakfast, you will be picked up at the hotel to begin the drive to Candidasa - with a few curated spots to stop along the way. A highlight is the Taman Tirta Gangga water palace. Built in 1946, the palace is a mix of Chinese and Balinese styles. The palace is a lush water garden of 1.2 hecta…
Read moreDay 12-14: Senggigi
On Day 12 you'll depart from Bali and take the speedboat to the island of Lombok, about 2 - 3 hour's drive away. After landing, your transfer will take you to Senggigi in the west of the island. Lombok is a quiet and nearly untouched island, and the next couple of days here are dedicated to complet…
Read moreDay 15-17: Gili Meno
From Lombok, it's time to take a quick 20-minute speedboat to the island of Gili Meno, a picture-perfect paradise where you'll feel worlds away from Bali's party scene. En route, you'll stop by Malimbu Hills, where you'll have a wonderful view of all the Gili islands and Mount Aguang on the mainlan…
Read moreDay 18-21: Sanur
On day 18, you trade in the quiet Gili Islands for the lively Bali. At 12:00 you will board the boat to Padangbai, where you will be picked up and taken to the hotel in Sanur.
Day 19 and 20 are entirely free to spend as you wish. This seaside resort on the southeast coast of Bali was once a qui…
Read moreOptional Excursions
Optional excursions are available to make your trip even more spectacular. All tours can be booked and paid for during the booking process. You will receive all practical information before departure.
• White water rafting on the Ayung river (day 7 or 9 - 5 hours) •
Paddle out as you sail across the longest river in Bali, the Ayung. Enjoy the wonderful landscapes, lush rain forests, impressive rice fields and breathtaking waterfalls as you paddle your way through the water. The tour includes 2 hours in the water and lunch.
• Bike Tour (day 7 or 9 - 4 hours) •
Discover authentic Bali: this excursion will allow you to explore the island by bike, accompanied by an experienced English speaking guide. You will ride through local villages, attend a ceremony in a temple and admire the work of the local wood carvers. You will also have the opportunity to meet Balinese families before enjoying a typical lunch in the heart of a green setting.
• Sunrise trek to Mount Batur (day 7 or 9 - 7 hours) •
Starting at 02:30 in the morning, set out to conquer Mount Batur, an active volcano at 1,717 metres above sea level and considered sacred in Hinduism. You will arrive at the top at around 06:00 - just in time to witness a spectacular sunrise. Don't forget to bring good hiking shoes, a packed lunch (to order the day before with your hotel), as well as cash for a well-deserved hot drink at sunrise!
• Gili Islands Diving (day 11 or 12 for 13 night option and day 16 or 17 for 21 night option - 6 hours) •
Discover the excellent dive sites around Gili Air and Gili Meno and get up close and personal with mantas, stingrays and sharks. The tour starts at 09:00, 11:30 and 14:00.
• Snorkelling in Nusa Lembongan (day 19 or 20 - 6 hours) •
You will be picked up at the hotel at 08:00 to discover the three most beautiful snorkelling spots in Nusa Lembongan. Weather permitted, you will also stop at Manta Bay, Crystal Bay and the Toyapakeh cliff.
• Cruise to Nusa Lembongan (day 19 or 20 - 8 hours) •
Board a keelboat and explore the island of Nusa Lembongan. Here you can spend the day in the water: discover the underwater world while snorkelling, float over the waves with a banana boat and relax in a hammock on the beach.
Excluded
- Tips for guide/driver (Around £10 is recommended per day)
- Bali Island Tax of IDR 150,000 per person, per stay (payable online)
Buy now, pay the rest later
Did you know, you can book now and pay the rest later with our convenient deposit payment option? If you book this deal 35 days prior to your departure, you can choose to pay in instalments. The deposit will be 50% of the deal’s price, plus any extras you may decide to add (i.e. travel insurance). You can review the instalment amounts and due dates in the last step before placing your booking.
Additional Information
Conditions | Your booking is a direct contract between you and Secret Escapes Limited for the provision of your package. Secret Escapes acts as a tour operator responsible, and is therefore liable for the proper execution of the agreement. The Secret Escapes Terms and Conditions (A) apply to this booking. The Secret Escapes Cancellation Terms and Conditions apply to this booking. |
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Passport, visa and health requirements | The passport, visa and health requirements at the time of booking can be viewed on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website for UK citizens, and on the Department of Foreign Affairs website for IE citizens. It is your responsibility to ensure that you and all members of your party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents, and in compliance with any other immigration/entry requirements, before you travel, including whether your passport must be machine readable or which visas/waivers may be required for entry, such as ESTA for USA travel and/or ETIAS for EU travel. Please also be sure to check the validity of your passport and allow up to 10 weeks for passport renewals. |
Price changes | Please note that the flights included in this offer are subject to live availability and price, and can change during your booking process. When this is the case, we will always notify during the booking process. |
Occupancy | Maximum 3 people per room (3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child) |
Single supplement | The single supplement is based on travel dates and duration of travel. You will see the final price in the booking process. |
Children's discount | Based on two full-paying adults per room, travellers will receive a discount on hotel stays for children 9 years and younger. This is dependent on the chosen travel period and whether the child sleeps in a separate bed. Please note: children up to 12 months old receive a discount on the plane ticket, but will not receive a seat or baggage allowance. |
Infant bed | Unfortunately, cots are not available throughout this trip. |
Accessibility | Unfortunately, this trip is not wheelchair accessible. |
Pets | Pets are not permitted on this trip due to international plane travel. |
Flight times | Please note that flights may be subject to change, delay or postponement by the provider and that flight times are provisional. Don't forget to check the actual flight times before departure on the website of the airline or the airport to avoid inconvenient surprises. |
Travel documents | You will receive all documents relevant to your trip, 7 days prior to departure at the latest |
Vaccinations | All travellers should be up to date with primary courses and boosters. Vaccinations usually recommended for travel to Indonesia include Diphtheria; Hepatitis A; Poliomyelitis; Tetanus. Consult your doctor or the NHS travel advice website for more information. |
Passport | Your passport must be valid for six months upon arrival in Indonesia. For up-to-date information, visit the official gov.uk website. |
Travel schedule | The specified itinerary is subject to change in the event of unforeseen circumstances. |
Boat transfers | Boat trips may take longer than expected. |
Quality standards | Please note that the quality standards of hotels, facilities, transportation and roads may differ from Europe. |
Currency | The national currency in Indonesia is Indonesian Rupiah (IDR). |
Group travel | During this trip, transport and excursions could be in groups of international travellers. |
Similar accommodation | In order to give you the best possible holiday, we sometimes offer trips where you'll be staying at one of a selection of hotels (all with the same star rating, board basis, room type and location). Mostly, you'll be staying in the hotel written up in our description, but we're unable to guarantee the exact accommodation featured on the website every time. We'll let you know the name of your hotel, at least 7 days before departure. |
Guide | All excursions include an English speaking tour guide. For optional Dutch, French and German speaking guides, an additional fee is charged. |
Extra flight nights | Please note that there may be an extra night on the plane or in transit |
Nyepi & Silent Day | Please note that Nyepi, the commemoration of the Balinese Saka Calendar, falls on 11 March 2024. Those travelling in Bali at this time must follow the local customs, which include a restriction on physical work, movement or travel, and entertainment. All transport - including flights - are halted at this time. For further information about Nyepi, please use this link. The silence begins sunrise around 6:00 am of 11 March 2024 and will go on until the next 24 hours All shops are closed on Silent Day Guests must stay inside the hotel area When listening to the music or watching TV in the room, guests must keep the sound at a minimum level There will be no traffic on that day in the whole Bali island Ngurah Rai airport will be totally closed on 11 March 2024, so there will be neither arrivals nor departures in the airport on that day. Across Bali, the only activities permitted are in emergency rooms and maternity section of hospitals and the arrival section of airport. Any emergencies are taken into consideration. The whole island is in silence. |
Bali Island Tax | The Bali Island Tax of IDR 150,000 per person, per stay, can be paid online prior to arrival at https://lovebali.baliprov.go.id/ |