Indonesia & Bali
Relaxing Bali & Lombok
This 15-day family adventure offers a relaxed and relaxing holiday. After the long flight to get to Bali, you have a couple of lazy days on the beach. Then enjoy time in Ubud, Bali’s cultural heartland. Here you’ll find a treasure trove of cafes, galleries and boutique hotels set in a lush and verdant landscape. You then have time to explore the stunning landscapes of East Bali, before crossing to the idyllic Gili Islands of Lombok and finishing up again on the beach. A great blend of activity and relaxation!
Highlights
Sun, sea & sand at Sanur Beach
Family-friendly cycling
Silver jewellery workshop
Balinese cookery class
Wander through rice terraces
Option to climb Mt Batur
More blissful beach time!
15 days from £2,500 pp
Plus international flights from £850
A two-week holiday in Bali for a family of four usually costs from £10,000 plus flights, more for a luxury holiday
Relaxing Bali day-to-day itinerary
Day 1, Sanur Beach
When you arrive in Bali, you will have a short transfer to Sanur beach. Here you can take your shoes off, dig your toes in the sand, and relax!
Days 2-3, Sanur Beach
Two full days to enjoy the long stretch of beautiful beach.
Day 4, Sanur Beach – Ubud
After a leisurely breakfast, you will be picked up and transferred to Ubud. The journey only takes an hour but you will stop en route to visit the Bali Bird Park. This is a tropical paradise with giant pelicans, flamingos, vultures and hornbills. It’s very interactive and a hit with kids.
From here it’s just a short drive to Ubud. Situated in the middle of some of Bali’s most picturesque landscapes, Ubud is a wonderful place to spend a few days. The streets are lined with enticing cafes, restaurants, gift shops and galleries. There are beautiful boutique hotels, some in the town centre and some perched amidst the lush green paddy fields just outside. This is Bali’s artistic and cultural heart and the kids will love it all!
Day 5, Ubud
You have a relaxing morning. Perhaps head to the Ubud Monkey Forest, an easy walk from town. Here a natural forest sanctuary is home to numerous long-tailed macaques as well as many ancient temples and statues.
In the afternoon you will enjoy a cookery class. The kids will learn the basics of Balinese cuisine, helping to grind spices in a giant pestle and mortar. Dishes may include satay chicken (a kid favourite), curry wrapped in banana leaf and banana coconut custard for pudding. Yum.
Read More Day 6, Ubud Day 7, Ubud Feeling active? Speak to us about climbing Mt Batur… It’s a very early (middle of the night!) start, however it’s all worth it for the sunrise summit and views over Mt Agung. Round off your morning with a simple breakfast of volcanic steam eggs! After the descent, head to Ubud, where the remainder of the day is free to relax and recover. Day 8, Ubud – Sidemen Day 9, Sidemen Day 10, Sidemen Day 11, Sidemen – Gili Islands It’s true that the Gilis are more developed than they once were, however the beaches are fabulous, snorkelling terrific, and it is still possible to get away from the main crowds. There are no cars on the islands and all transport is by bike and horse drawn cart, so prepare for a wonderfully relaxing experience. Days 12-13, Gili Islands Day 14, Gili Islands – Jimbaran Day 15, Departure Note: We will check the best international flight routes available for your dates at the time of booking. If returning to Bali means smoother flight connections, then we can include a final night close to Bali’s international airport at the end of the trip. Likewise if a stopover in Singapore or Kuala Lumpur works better; your travel consultant will discuss this with you.
This morning you will enjoy a cycling excursion through the beautiful scenery surrounding Ubud. After selecting a suitable bike you will set off along peaceful, mainly flat, rural roads. Pass through small villages and beautiful lush paddy fields. Stop along the way to visit a local community and enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant.
A full day to relax and enjoy Ubud. This is a great place for souvenir shopping, so teach the kids to bargain in the markets! Alternatively, find a nice cafe or restaurant and enjoy a fresh fruit juice and a plate of satay.
This morning head eastwards, through picturesque countryside towards Sidemen, stopping enroute at the stunning Tegallalang Rice Terraces just outside Ubud. The landscape here is incredibly beautiful with terraced green rice fields peppered with palm trees. You will also visit Tirta Empul, site of a famous water temple with waters thought to have purifying properties. Locals and pilgrims flock here to take healing baths. If you take your swimwear and a sarong along with you, you can join them and take a dip, before continuing on to the Sidemen Valley.
Glimpse rural Bali today as you explore the Sidemen Valley, following walkways through ride paddies. Wave hello to the farmers, see weaving workshops and take part in a rustic cookery session. Use a wooden oven to prepare some staple dishes such as rice flour pancakes, chicken satay skewers, or tomato, chilli and lime sauce with fried soya. While it cooks, have a go at writing your name in Balinese Sanskrit – a great souvenir to take home. A beautiful day out… When visibility is clear you have a stunning view over the sacred Agung Volcano, the highest point of Bali.
Discover the art of traditional silver craftsmanship at a jewellery workshop in Sidemen. Nestled among lush rice fields and serene mountain views, this hands-on experience allows you to design and create your own unique silver piece under the guidance of skilled local artisans. Afterwards, the rest of the day is free to relax or explore more.
Transfer to the harbour and sail over to the Gili Islands, where it’s time to kick of your shoes, inhale the sea breeze and absorb the idyllic ocean views. Just off the coast of Lombok, the Gilis are made up of three palm-fringed islets, all with white-sand bays and incredible turquoise seas. Each distinct from the others, you can decide if your vibe is busy and buzzy, casual beach bars and hammocks, or undeveloped thatched huts with glorious beaches.
Two full days to relax on the beach, rent bikes and explore by pedal power, take a horse-cart (‘cidomo’) ride, indulge in incredible seafood, or check out the souvenir stalls.
Return to Bali for a final night at a beach area close to the international airport.
You will be transferred to the airport for your flight home. Selamat jalan – Have a good journey!
Bali & Indonesia in pictures
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