Roundtrip 21 days Bali and Gili islands - snorkeling, nature and culture

Garuda Indonesia flies non-stop from Amsterdam to Jakarta with her new Boeing 777-300 ER. Experience the hospitality of the Indonesian culture on board of Garuda Indonesia, the national flight company of Indonesia. This direct flight takes you in 13 and a half hour from Amsterdam to Jakarta. Departure Amsterdam around midday, arrival Jakarta early in the morning the following day. Your connecting flight leaves about 2 hours later and is a ca 2 and a half hour-flight. Max. weight: 30 kg.

Selamat datang di Bali, welcome to Bali! The island of the 1000 gods. A true paradise in the largest archipelago in the world. The Hindu island has a friendly population and is rich in natural treasures. Colorful ceremonies are held daily. You will find lively coastal towns but also little-visited authentic villages with their many temples. There is plenty to do and experience in Bali: cycling, hiking, cooking class or pampering yourself in one of the many spas. When you arrive at Ngurah Rai airport, if you have an international flight, you must first go through the immigration and customs services. Outside your driver will be waiting for you. He will take you to your hotel. Overnight in Sanur. Sanur is a former fishing village on the southeast coast of Bali. This town is less crowded than Kuta, Legian and Seminyak. The lively Sanur is a pleasant destination. It has beautiful sandy beaches and many shops, restaurants and terraces. Most beachfront hotels are located on a long footpath along the sea.

There’s nothing on the program today. You can lounge around the swimming-pool or on the beach. Sanur has got a very nice street with lots of little shops and restaurants. In some restaurants performances are given during your dinner. You find the most delicious small fish restaurants along the beach. Overnight in Sanur.

While moving your accommodation to North Bali you will experience a day full of beautiful pictures of enchanting Bali: You will visit the monkeys around the temple of Alas Kedaton, the fruit market of Bedugul, the Ulun Danu Bratan temple at Lake Bratan and the beautiful rice fields at Munduk.

At your choice: a morning or afternoon excursion to the island of Menjangan. You will take a boat in half an hour to the island, where your 'captain' will show you the most beautiful snorkeling locations. Expect today: beautifully colored coral, at least one turtle, nemos and countless other colored fish! A lunch box will accompany you during the morning excursion.

From your hotel in Pemuteran you will be picked up in the morning around 05:00 and taken to the beach at Lovina. From Lovina you leave around 06:00 in the morning with a boat to the area where the dolphins show early in the morning. Especially in the fall there are larger schools of dolphins, while in the summer months sometimes only a few can be spotted.

Another delicious free day. You can hire a bike or a moped at the hotel and be your own tour guide today. The north of Bali is very nice and quiet. You could also make a walk in the National park. Overnight Pemuteran.

Departure from your hotel after breakfast. You have access to a car with a driver and a Dutch or English-speaking guide throughout the day. Along the way you will of course stop at the mountain village of Kintamani with the fantastic view over the Batur volcano and the lake. Then visit the old courthouse and water palace at Klungkung, Goa Lawah temple and your driver will drive you to the traditional village of Tenganan. The residents of Tenganan are Bali Aga. They still live according to the old rules of animism, before the emergence of Hinduism. Overnight in Ubud.

This mountain bike tour takes you from Pludu village, on the southern flank of the Gunung Batur volcano, on roads you would otherwise never visit. You will pass rice fields, villages, temples and bamboo forests. Under the guidance of experienced guides, you will arrive at Hyang Api Temple Kelusa Village after some 25 kilometers of downhill cycling. The tour includes hotel transfers, lunch and good bicycles. Children from 10 years old. 07:15-07:45 Pick-up time for Nusa Dua area. 07:30-08:00 Pick-up time for Kuta area. 07:45-08:15 Pick-up time for Sanur area. 08:00-08:30 Pick-up time for Ubud area.

To watch the sunrise from the top of the Batur volcano, you will be picked up from your hotel around 02:00 AM and taken to the starting point for climbing Batur Volcano. At 4:00 am the hike starts to the top of the volcano. Under the guidance of a local 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. When you return to the starting point, you can freshen up. You will be driven back to your hotel in South Bali. The hike includes guides and snacks. Advice: bring good walking shoes, long pants, a sweater, sunscreen and good condition. Departure from the hotel at 2 am. Minimum number of participants: 2

Ubud is a nice place to go shopping and visit the numerous ateliers. The morning market (until 9 o’clock) is a real feast for the eyes with all those vegetables and fruit stalls and you step right into the middle of daily life in Ubud. You can also go for a walk through the rice fields. The Campuhan ridge walk is known everywhere and goes partially over a ridgeline with stunning views. Or you can book a Green Bike tour, a two hour ride on E-Bikes not far from Ubud. Rafting on the Ayu river is possible too. And of course you can also enjoy a Balinese massage in your hotel... Overnight in Ubud area.

At the agreed time, you will be picked up in a shared shuttle bus and taken to the port of Padangbai. The 09:00 or 11:00 fastboat takes you in an hour and 45 minutes to Gili Meno. When you arrive on the island you have to walk to your hotel yourself, or you can rent a Cidomo, a horse and cart. Overnight on Gili Meno.

The Gili Islands offer a variety of options. Most vacationers visit the Gili's for diving or snorkeling. You can step straight into your tropical aquarium from your hotel room! The islands offer numerous dive centers where you can also take a test dive. Other possibilities are a surf workshop or lazing by the beach.

Enjoy the underwater world, the beach and the delicious food!

You make sure to be ready for the Eka Jaya fastboat from 11:00 to Nusa Lembongan for half an hour before the stated departure time at the jetty. At Nusa Lembongan beach, you will be transferred to your hotel in a shared shuttle.

There is nothing scheduled for this day (s). At Nusa Lembongan you can have fun for days. Mantas are a challenge for experienced divers (there is a lot of current)! Snorkelers can also spot Mantas at Nusa Penda all year round. And there is much more to dive and snorkel. Other Activities: Kayaking, (kite) surfing, walking and of course relaxing.

With the fast speedboat you sail back to the ‘main land’ of Bali. Your driver is already waiting and will drive you to your hotel.

Like yesterday there’s nothing on the programme today. You can relax at the hotel or use the following link for an excursion Bali excursies Maybe a full day snorkeling trip to Nusa Penida?

The Uluwatu temple is located on the high rocks on the west coast of the Nusa Dua peninsula. Here the monkey dance 'Kecak' is performed by bare-chested men with a black and white checkered cloth around their waist. Sitting in a circle, "Tjak-tjak" is the sound that makes this trance dance so characteristic. Jimbaran beach has become very popular in recent years for its seafood restaurants. After the Kecak dance you can enjoy a delicious dinner on the beach in a romantic atmosphere. Departure from hotel at 4:00 PM.

Well in advance, about 3 hours before the departure of your flight, your driver picks you up for your transfer to the airport.

Flight with Garuda Indonesia with transfer in Jakarta. Departure Denpasar early evening, arrival Amsterdam in the early morning.

In the morning arrival at Schiphol. The end of a beautiful trip...