At bookbaliholiday.com, we’ve combined the cultural icons of Bali with the laid-back island magic of the Gilis in one seamless seven-day trip. The Bali with Gili Islands Getaway pairs temples, volcanoes and beach clubs with two barefoot nights on car-free Gili Trawangan.
You’ll explore Bali’s most famous sights — Tanah Lot, Uluwatu, Kintamani, Ubud and Besakih — enjoy water sports and a romantic Jimbaran beach dinner, then sail across to the turquoise waters of Gili Trawangan for snorkelling, sunsets and total relaxation before returning to Bali.
Ideal for: Couples, friends, island-lovers and travellers who want both culture and beach time.
See Bali’s iconic sea temples of Tanah Lot and Uluwatu, explore Kintamani, Ubud and the mother temple of Besakih, enjoy water sports and a Jimbaran beach dinner, then sail to car-free Gili Trawangan for snorkelling and sunsets.
Witness two of Bali’s most spectacular sea temples — the ocean-set silhouette of Tanah Lot at sunset and the dramatic clifftop Uluwatu with its fire-lit Kecak dance.
Selamat datang! Touch down at Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS), where our representative will greet you and transfer you to your hotel in the Kuta area.
In the late afternoon, head to the iconic Tanah Lot Temple, perched on a rock formation just off the coast, and watch a beautiful sunset over the Indian Ocean.
Meals today are not included. Enjoy a comfortable overnight stay in Bali.
After breakfast, set out on a full-day cultural tour. Drive up to Kintamani for panoramic views of the active Mount Batur volcano and its crater lake.
Visit the holy spring temple of Tirta Empul, explore the artisan villages and rice terraces around Ubud, and continue to Besakih, Bali’s largest and most sacred “mother temple”.
Breakfast is included today. Overnight stay in Bali.
After breakfast, enjoy water sports at Tanjung Benoa with optional activities such as banana boat, jet ski and parasailing (payable locally).
In the afternoon, visit the clifftop Uluwatu Temple and watch the mesmerising Kecak fire dance at Melasti Beach as the sun sets.
End the day with a romantic candle-lit seafood dinner on the sands of Jimbaran Bay. Breakfast and dinner are included today. Overnight stay in Bali.
After breakfast, check out and transfer to the harbour for a scenic fast-boat crossing to Gili Trawangan, the largest and liveliest of the three Gili islands.
Check in to your island resort. Gili Trawangan is car-free, so get around by bicycle or traditional horse cart (cidomo) and soak up the relaxed, barefoot vibe.
Spend the evening watching the sunset and exploring the beachfront cafés. Breakfast is included today. Overnight stay in Gili Trawangan.
Enjoy a full day at leisure on Gili Trawangan. Relax on the white-sand beaches, swim in the crystal-clear waters, or join an optional snorkelling trip to swim with sea turtles (on own).
Cycle around the car-free island, find a beach swing for the perfect photo, or simply unwind with a cocktail as the sun goes down.
Breakfast is included today. Overnight stay in Gili Trawangan.
After a relaxed breakfast and some final beach time, transfer to the jetty for your fast-boat crossing back to Bali.
On arrival, transfer to your hotel and enjoy a final evening in Bali — perhaps some last-minute shopping in Kuta or Seminyak.
Breakfast is included today. Overnight stay in Bali.
After breakfast, enjoy a relaxed final morning before checking out. Our driver will transfer you to Ngurah Rai International Airport for your onward journey.
Depart with wonderful memories of Bali’s temples and the turquoise waters of the Gili Islands.
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Return fast-boat transfers between Bali and Gili Trawangan are included. The crossing takes roughly 1.5 to 2.5 hours depending on the departure harbour and sea conditions.
The trip includes 4 nights in Bali and 2 nights on Gili Trawangan, for a total of 7 days and 6 nights.
Gili Trawangan is car-free. You get around on foot, by bicycle, or by traditional horse cart (cidomo), which are arranged locally on own.
Daily breakfast is included, plus a seafood dinner at Jimbaran Bay. Other meals are not included.
Indian travellers can obtain a visa on arrival in Indonesia. Visa fees are not included in the package and must be paid separately.
Yes. Gili Trawangan is famous for snorkelling and diving, including turtle sightings. These trips can be arranged locally at an additional cost.
Yes. We can upgrade hotels and resorts, extend your island stay, add private transfers, or include the other Gili islands (Meno and Air) on request.
The dry season from April to October is ideal, with July to September offering the calmest seas for the Gili fast-boat crossing.
