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Paradise Trails of Bali, Lombok and the Gilis

Indonesia
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Walk & Trek
Guided Group
MODERATE MODERATE

A cultural walking holiday visiting Bali, Lombok and the idyllic Gili Islands

Trip Code: BPT
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 1 - 3 LEISURELY
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Suitable for most people in good health, holidays at this grade include only limited amounts of activity.

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4 - 6 MODERATE

Suitable for reasonably fit individuals, such as weekend walkers and cyclists. There can be the occasional more difficult day.

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7 - 9 CHALLENGING

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10 - 12 TOUGH

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Paradise Trails of Bali, Lombok and the Gilis

Highlights
  • Walk through the UNESCO-protected emerald green Bali rice terraces
  • Watch the sunrise over Rinjani, one of the most active volcanoes in Indonesia
  • Chill out and immerse yourself in the amazing temple life of Ubud
  • Relax on pristine beaches and snorkel the beautiful coral reefs around Gili Air

At a Glance
  • Group Size 5 to 16
  • 13 days cultural touring and walking
  • Max altitude - 1672m
  • Join In Denpasar

Accommodation & Meals
  • 12 Breakfasts
  • 7 Lunches
  • 3 Dinners
  • 10 nights Hotel with swimming pool
  • 2 nights Guesthouse
Overview

Spice up your life with a visit to the colourful Indonesian islands of Bali, Lombok and the Gilis. With coral reefs, volcanoes and the unique Balinese culture, the islands draw travellers from around the world. This tour begins on Bali where we will walk through the famous Batukaru rice terraces and trek to a viewpoint for Mount Batur to admire its smoking crater.  A short hike through the Batukaru Nature Reserve takes us into the world of tropical rainforest, with it's colourful flora and fauna. Transferring to Ubud, we stop off enroute to view the iconic Ulun Danu Temple on the shores of Lake Beratan.  No visit to Bali is complete without a trip to Ubud, the cultural heart of the island and the site of the incredible Besakih Temple.  Ubud has a chilled-out vibe with a thriving arts scene; this is a great place to do some souvenir hunting.  


After the speedboat journey to Lombok, we’ll take a hike in the foothills of Mount Rinjani (3762m), an active volcano, and make an early start the following day to watch the sunrise over the smoking caldera from Pergasingan Hill (1672m).  Finally, we arrive on the idyllic Gili Islands, strung like pearls in a turquoise sea, with a couple of free days for everyone to snorkel the amazing coral reefs or just chill out on the beach. Take a trip to Bali, and let your troubles melt away!

Is this holiday for you?

This is primarily a touring and sightseeing holiday at low elevation, which includes several gentle walks on the forested slopes of the Indonesian volcanoes. The walks are not particularly difficult, but bear in mind that the underfoot conditions in the Jatiluwih rice terraces are often wet and slippery and the Rinjani National Park walk can also be dry and dusty, so sturdy footwear is required …

This is primarily a touring and sightseeing holiday at low elevation, which includes several gentle walks on the forested slopes of the Indonesian volcanoes. The walks are not particularly difficult, but bear in mind that the underfoot conditions in the Jatiluwih rice terraces are often wet and slippery and the Rinjani National Park walk can also be dry and dusty, so sturdy footwear is required. The Senaru Panorama walk on on day 7 is a slightly longer hike, with approximately 4 hours walking followed by an early start on day 8 for the sunrise hike up to Pergasingan Hill for the views of Rinjani (700m of ascent and descent on this day, the most challenging day of the holiday). Lightweight trekking boots would be a good choice of footwear for these walks.  All  accommodation is in comfortable hotels, with swimming pools, although please be aware that the guesthouse in Sembalun where we stay in bungalows is a little more basic. The tour concludes with a relaxed few days on Gili Air where the group will be unguided and free to enjoy some downtime, join local boat trips or go snorkelling.

Why KE?

This holiday has the perfect combination of walking, relaxation, and excellent accommodation throughout. All hotels have pools, so don’t forget to pack your swimmers!!

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