Indonesia 18 Day Island Hopper
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- Duration: 18 Days / 17 Nights
- Groups: Guaranteed
- Starts: Canggu, we pick you up from the Airport!
- Finishes: Labuan Bajo, Flores
Want to see some of the most epic destinations that Indonesia has to offer? Join us on our 18 Day Indo Island Hopper trip which will take you from the super-chilled surfer town of Canggu to the beautiful rice terraces of Ubud, right to the famous Gili Islands. It doesn’t stop there, we whisk you off on an adventure further to the east to visit some traditional villages on the island of Lombok before we board our private live-aboard boat and set sail for 3 glorious days stopping off at secret beaches before landing at the famous Komodo Islands, where you will meet the dragons that rule the island.
Highlights:
- Easy pick-up at the airport to make your arrival relaxed
- Amazing sites and cultural experience
- See ancient temples!
- Explore beautiful islands and beaches!
- Meet like-minded people and make new friends!
- Experience a 3 day/2-night Live-aboard boat trip!
- Snorkel amongst the beautiful coral reefs!
- Learn how to cook Balinese style
- Grab a board and join us for a surf lesson
- Detailed pre departure pack up on booking
PHOTOS
Full Details
DAY 1
ARRIVE IN BALI
We will be at Denpasar airport to meet you when you arrive. You have the day to relax by our rooftop pool or explore the local beaches before we meet in the evening for a welcome BBQ to meet the rest of your group.
DAY 2
TANAH LOT & ROYAL TEMPLE
Our awesome local guides take us to visit two of Bali’s most beautiful temples today – Tanah Lot and the Royal Temple of Tamun Ayun. These temples are steeped in history and are a big part of the Balinese way of life. In the evening we catch the sunset from the local beach before dinner and a night on the town in one of Canggu’s awesome bars.
DAY 3
SURF’S UP!
Surfs up on day 3! We head to Kuta Beach to get a learn how to catch a wave with our awesome local instructors. Never surfed before, no worries, everyone can join. In the afternoon there’s time to shop in Kuta’s markets and then chill out and catch another awesome sunset at our rooftop pool.
DAY 4
UBUD & WATERFALLS
It’s time to pack our bags as we move to the town of Ubud. Ubus is an amazing town amongst rice fields and there is lots to do here. En route we make a stop at a beautiful waterfall to cool off before arriving at our awesome hotel. You will have the chance to freshen up before we head out to visit one of Bali’s most famous live music venues for an evening of singing and dancing.
DAY 5
COOKING CLASS & MONKEY FOREST
In the morning we go shopping for ingredients with a local family before they teach us how to cook some of Bali’s best dishes in their home cooking school. The afternoon we meet the famous locals of Ubud in the Monkey forest – The hundreds of monkeys present are believed to protect the temple within and it’s the perfect time to get up close and personal with these amazing creatures.
DAY 6
LOCAL MARKETS & RICE TERRACES
Have a chilled morning by the pool or explore Ubud’s fantastic (art) markets for souvenirs before we head for lunch with stunning views overlooking an active volcano. We spend the afternoon wandering the stunning rice terraces which are still used to farm rice for sale all over the world.
DAY 7
HEAD TO THE GILI ISLANDS
It’s time to catch a ferry and head over to the picture perfect Gili Islands – We get to our base in Gili Trawangan around midday and will have a free afternoon to explore the island or catch some rays by our pool. We then head out to watch the sunset as well as grab some pictures on the well known Gili T swings.
DAY 8
ISLAND HOPPING ADVENTURE
We spend the day island hopping around the magical Gili Islands. You will get to snorkel incredible reefs, shipwrecks and underwater temples before taking a pit-stop on Gili Air for lunch. In the afternoon we head round to Turtle point where you are almost certain to swim with these local legends and enjoy some up close and personal time before heading back to Gili T.
DAY 9
BIKE RIDE AROUND GILI TRAWANGAN
As there are no motorized vehicles on the Gili islands we hop on our push bikes to do a round trip of the island – Stopping off at viewpoints and secluded beaches. We then head out in the evening for a party at the local beach bars. They know how to party here!
DAY 10
HEAD TO LOMBOK
We finally say goodbye to the infamous Gili Islands and hop across to Lombok Island for the next part of your adventure. After a short, but beautiful ferry ride, we jump on a private bus down to Kuta Lombok on the south coast and check into our new hotel for the next 2 nights.
DAY 11
SASAK VILLAGE & WATERFALLS
Today you are in for a treat! You will get a culture fix in the morning as you visit a traditional Sasak village to learn about the cultural customs of the locals, before heading north to spend the afternoon at some of the most incredible waterfalls you will ever see at Benang Kelampu.
DAY 12
LOMBOK BEACH CRAWL
Spend the day beach hopping across the south coast and experience the untouched beauty that Lombok has to offer. You will get to visit Mawun Beach in the morning followed by Lancing ‘Secret’ Beach and finishing off at Selong Belanak where you can chill in the shallow seas for the afternoon or hire a surfboard (optional) for those who have caught the bug.
DAY 13
TRAVEL TO SUMBAWA
Today is mainly a travel day. After breakfast, we jump on a bus and head to the northeast of Lombok and catch a ferry to the neighbouring island of Sumbawa. It will take approximately 7-8 hours to get to our beach resort but when we get there, you will have the rest of the day to relax by the pool and recharge.
DAY 14
MOYO ISLAND DAY TRIP
We catch a small boat over to the gorgeous Moyo Island where we will explore the local waterfalls and beaches this picturesque island has to offer. Our local guide will take us to the hotspots and hidden gems before we head back to our resort for sunset drinks.
DAY 15
SATONDA ISLAND
Today we set sail for the next 3 days on our liveaboard boat and head towards the Komodo Islands. Our first stop is Satonda Island. Visit an inland saltwater lake and enjoy snorkelling around the islands stunning reef. In the evening we tuck into a sunset BBQ on the boat.
DAY 16
MANTA POINT, KOMODO ISLAND, PINK BEACH & PADAR ISLAND
An action-packed day. Start by snorkelling with some Manta rays before visiting Komodo Island to spend some time with the famous Komodo Dragons. After lunch we head to Pink beach for some more snorkelling and we finish the day with a trek to the famous viewpoint on Padar Island for sunset. The perfect postcard pic!
DAY 17
KANAWA ISLAND & FLORES
Today is our last day of activities. We wake early for breakfast, sail to Kanawa Island and spend a few hours here snorkelling and taking in the lush surroundings before heading to our final destination Labuan Bajo, Flores. We should arrive around 3pm which give us time to make use of our hotel’s awesome pool before we say our final farewells over dinner.
DAY 18
CHILLED CHECKOUT
Check out day! The fun doesn’t have to stop here if you’re traveling on, our expert Group Leaders will help you book everything you need to get to where you’re heading, whether that be on to some more islands, other countries, out Bali bootcamp or back to the airport to catch a flight, we’ve got you covered!
ACCOMMODATION
Our accommodation is mainly in twin share accommodation in some awesome hotels. You will always be sharing a room with someone of the same sex from your group. We do sometimes stay in dorm accommodation which will be exclusive to our tour group. We use the best accommodation in each location and we have been using them for many years. Its extremely safe.
Trip Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, lots of people come on our trips alone, its a great way to meet new people and you will never feel alone from the moment you arrive as you will instantly be travelling with an awesome group of like-minded people.
For most of our destinations, you don’t need any specific vaccinations however its always good to check with your doctor to make sure you have an up to date tetanus jab.
Food is usually not included however we do include occasional meals on day trips. We do also head out every evening for a group dinner at some awesome our favourite spots.
Your group leader will get in touch with you a week before your trip to confirm your meeting time/flight details and to introduce themselves.
If you have an allergy you must let us know as we will make your group leader aware. We also recommend printing out allergy cards in the local language. These cards can be easily found on google and are great to carry as they can be shown to the restaurants we eat at to explain your allergy in depth and make sure nothing gets lost in translation.
We would always recommend a backpack. Suitcases are not ideal for Asia as even if your suitcase has wheels its very hard to pull it across the beach. If its your first time with a backpack, you’ll never look back after.
We are not going to force anyone to do anything they might not want to do so if you’re not confident on a push bike and want to sit out a bike ride or not a fan of open water and want to stay on the boat during snorkelling that’s absolutely fine, its your adventure!
Yes we try and balance our itineraries with a nice balance of awesome activities and free time to explore the local surroundings, shop or even get a well earned massage.
PRICE
Duration | Option | Price | |
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18 (Days) | GBP 1250 | Book Now |
INCLUDED
- Airport pickup (up to 2 days before tour – Must have additional nights booked)
- 17 Nights accommodation
- All transport included
- Tanah Lot & Tamun Ayun
- Surf lesson in Canggu
- Tegenungan Waterfall visit
- Ubud Monkey forest
- Balinese Cooking class
- Rice terraces
- Local Markets
- Gili Trawangan
- Island hopping the Gili’s
- Snorkelling (reef & shipwrecks)
- Bike tour of Gili Trawangan
- Kuta Lombok
- Traditional Sasak Village
- Benang Kelampu Waterfalls
- Mawun Beach, Lancing ‘Secret’ Beach
- Selong Belanak Beach
- Moyo & Satonda Islands
- 3D/2N Live-aboard boat trip
- Snorkelling with Manta Rays
- Komodo Island & Dragons
- Pink Beach
- Padar Island View Point
- Kanawa Island Snorkelling
- Sunset in Labuan Bajo
- Loads of help with onward travel
- Support the whole time you are in S.E. Asia
EXCLUDED
- Flights
- Travel insurance
- Meals
- Drinks
Dates
December
4 – Sold Out
2020 Start Dates
April
1; 4; 8; 11; 15; 18; 22; 25; 29
May
2; 6; 9;13; 16; 20; 23; 27; 30
June
3; 6; 10; 13; 17; 20; 24
July
1; 4; 8; 11; 15; 18; 22; 25; 29
August
1; 5; 8; 12; 15; 19; 22; 26; 29
September
2; 5; 9; 12; 16; 19; 23; 26; 30
October
3; 17; 10; 14; 17; 21; 24; 28; 31
November
4; 7;