Bali Lombok Gili 8N pairs two islands that work well together: four nights in Bali for temples, rice terraces and beaches, then four nights in Lombok for quieter sands and a full day to the Gili Islands. It suits couples and first-time visitors who want variety without the long inter-island routing of a Flores or Raja Ampat trip.
The Bali leg is built around Pura Besakih and Tirta Gangga, two places travellers often say they missed on earlier trips. Ubud can disappoint some visitors, so it is kept to an optional half-day. A transfer day then takes you to Lombok, by domestic flight or fast boat, as your planner confirms.
In Lombok, the plan centres on Tanjung Aan and Mawun beaches and the Gili Islands boat day. An optional Rinjani foothills walk is available, but trekking permits, guide rules and trail status change, so the planner checks them first. Flights to Bali and home from Lombok are not included, and visa assistance is.
Your trip expert can stretch, shorten or swap any day.
Arrive in Bali and transfer by private vehicle to your hotel. Check in and rest after the journey. In the evening, take a short walk near the hotel to settle in. Keep the first day light, because the temple visits start early the next morning and the roads can be busy.
Visit Pura Besakih, the largest temple complex in Bali, early in the day, when the temperature is milder. Allow extra time for road traffic, which can make short transfers slower than they look on a map. Return to the hotel for lunch and rest, and keep the afternoon free for the pool or beach.
Drive to Tirta Gangga, the water gardens in eastern Bali, and walk at an unhurried pace around the grounds. Continue to the rice terraces for a short walk and a look at the farming landscape. Travellers often say they missed Tirta Gangga on earlier trips, so give it a full morning rather than a quick stop.
Spend the day at a quiet beach in Bali, choosing a stretch away from busy strips. Bali is strong for beaches, temples and wellness, so book a spa treatment if you want a slower afternoon. Ubud can disappoint some travellers, so it is kept as an optional half-day rather than a full stop in this itinerary.
Check out after breakfast and travel to the onward connection for Lombok. Your planner confirms whether the link is a domestic flight or a fast boat, because weather and schedules can change. Lombok International Airport is the gateway to the island. Allow extra time for the transfer, and carry your luggage in a way that makes it easy to move.
Spend the day at Tanjung Aan and Mawun Beach, two of Lombok's best-known stretches of sand. Lombok offers quieter beaches than Bali, with fewer crowds. Take a swim, have lunch by the sea and return to the hotel in the late afternoon. Ask your planner about a sunset viewpoint if you want a longer evening.
Take a boat to the Gili Islands for a full day of beaches and reef views. Choose a licensed operator and confirm life jackets, the weather plan and the return time before you leave. Travellers often say they wish they had given the Gili Islands more time, so this is planned as a full day, not a quick add-on.
Use this day for a relaxed beach morning or an optional walk in the Rinjani foothills. Trekking to the summit needs permits, a licensed guide and an up-to-date trail check, so your planner confirms the status before the day. Keep the afternoon free for rest or a last swim before your departure.
Enjoy breakfast and check out. Your driver takes you to Lombok International Airport for your onward flight. International flights are not included, so your planner can suggest suitable timings from your city. Allow enough time for transfers and check-in, and keep your passport and onward travel documents together. If your flight leaves late, use the morning for a last swim or a walk along the beach before checkout.
Flights are not included.
Four nights in Bali and four in Lombok, with one transfer day between them.
The Bali-to-Lombok link is a domestic flight or fast boat; your planner confirms which before booking.
Boats and ferries can be affected by weather, so keep one flexible day in the plan.
Choose a licensed operator for the Gili boat day and confirm safety equipment before you sail.
Rinjani trekking is optional and needs permits, a licensed guide and a current trail check.
Breakfast is included daily; other meals are extra.
International flights are not included and are booked separately.
Visa assistance is included; the Indonesian visa fee and travel insurance are extra.
Entry fees and activities not listed in the itinerary are extra.
FAQs
What travellers ask about this trip. Your trip expert can answer anything else.
Eight nights gives four nights in Bali and four in Lombok, with one transfer day between them. That is enough for temples and beaches on each island. Travellers often say they try to fit too much into too little time, so this route keeps the pace relaxed.
Your planner arranges the transfer by domestic flight or fast boat, depending on schedules and weather. Boats can be disrupted by rough seas, so the transfer day has some flexibility built in. Confirm the mode and timing before you book.
Ubud is kept as an optional half-day because some travellers find it disappointing. The main Bali time goes to Pura Besakih, Tirta Gangga and the beaches. If you want more time in Ubud, ask your planner to swap in another Bali visit.
Rinjani trekking is optional. It needs permits, a licensed guide and a current trail check, and closures and rules change. Your planner confirms the status before you commit, and the package does not include a summit trek unless your itinerary says so.
Yes, a full boat day to the Gili Islands is planned during the Lombok stay. Sea conditions can change the timing, so the day may move within your stay. Choose a licensed operator, and confirm life jackets and the return time before you sail.
Yes. Beachfront stays, private boat time and quiet beaches suit couples. Ask your planner for a sunset cruise or a couples spa treatment if you want extra time together. The split between Bali and Lombok gives variety without long travel days.
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