Itinerary in Bali, Lombok and Gili in 8 dream steps
We tested a 3-week itinerary in Bali Lombok and Gilis in 8 unforgettable steps. An ideal tourist circuit for a first dream trip to Bali. We put the details here, with all the steps of the circuit to help you organize your future trip to Bali.
Summary: Itinerary in Bali, Lombok and Gilis 3 weeks step by step:
These are some examples for Itinerary in Bali Lombok and Gilis:
Step 1: Seminyak, Kuta, Legian, Canggu or South Bali (2d)
Step 2: Ubud or the essential step of a 3-week (4-day) Bali itinerary
Step 3: Visit Munduk between waterfalls and rice fields (2 days)
Step 4: Amed, its beach and its seabed (2d)
Step 5: The coral atolls of the Gili islands: Trawangan, Air and Meno (4d)
Step 6: Stay in Kuta south of Lombok between jungle and heavenly beaches (3d)
Step 7: Sidemen or stay in an authentic village inside Bali (2d)
Step 8: Sanur and Nusa Lembongan (2d)
Step 1: Kuta, Legian, Seminyak, Canggu or South Bali (2d)
Experience all the craziness of Kuta and immerse yourself in the more chic atmosphere of its little sisters, Legian and Seminyak. Visit Tanah Lot, the most famous temple on the island of Bali. On your Bali itinerary, make sure to include Bukit peninsula, further south, with the Uluwatu temple and the world-famous surf spot, Uluwatu Beach.
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Seminyak Beach at sunset. Christophe95, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The long black sand beaches of Canggu. User: (WT-shared) Burmesedays at wts wikivoyage, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Step 2: Ubud or the essential steps of a 3-week (4-day) Bali itinerary
After the excitement of Kuta, Ubud is an invitation to serenity and immersion in Balinese culture.
Between hikes in the surrounding rice fields, the discovery of ancient temples, rafting and traditional dance performances, there is no shortage of activities! Ubud is the tourist village that allows you to shine in Bali.
A stay in Ubud is always an opportunity to discover the culture and traditions of the Island of the Gods.
Ubud rice fields. Stefan Kiehn Rosell, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Step 3: Visit Munduk between waterfalls and rice fields (2 days)
Munduk is a typical village perched in hills covered with jungles and rice fields.
Munduk has a unique charm with the colonial architecture of its old Dutch buildings against a backdrop of green mountains.
Hiking and communion with Nature are on the program.
A hidden gem called Munduk offers a chance to truly get away from the throngs of tourists in Bali…
Rice terrace in Munduk. Aaron Rentfrew, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Step 4: Amed, its beach and its seabed (2d)
We leave the green Munduk and its mountains. It will take you at least 4 hours to reach the eastern tip of Bali and therefore Amed.
There is a “Mediterranean” atmosphere in Amed.
The coast is cut into a multitude of coves and dotted with fishing villages. Diving, snorkeling and sunbathing are on the program for our 3 weeks in Bali! During an itinerary in Bali, it is the essential tranquility and beach steps that provide a welcome respite after the island’s many adventures…
Golden hour in Amed. Wawansatriawan bali, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Steps 5: The coral atolls of the Gili islands: Trawangan, Air and Meno (4d)
We put our backpacks on Gili Trawangan, a paradise island accessible by boat from Lombok and Bali.
This small piece of land, 2 km long, is bordered by white sand beaches. If you’re going on a 3-week trip to Bali like us, we strongly recommend that you take a few days’ excursion to the Gili Islands, which invite you to dive, snorkel and relax. You will be reconciled very quickly here with the beautiful beaches of postcards, especially if you were disappointed by these in Bali.
And don’t get the wrong Gili!
We compared in an article entitled “Which Gili Island to choose?”, Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno, Gili Air and a secret island that we found during our last trip which is located a little further south, Gili Asahan. Gili Asahan, A coral atoll off the beaten track where you only think of one thing once you arrive, stay there.
Gili Islands & Gunung Rinjiani, Lombok, Indonesia. Kok Leng Yeo from Singapore, Singapore, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Step 6: Stay in Kuta south of Lombok between jungle and heavenly beaches (3d)
Kuta Lombok is located south of the island of Lombok 70km (43 miles) from the Gili islands. It takes about 2 hours of road punctuated by villages, various plantations, palm groves, to reach the famous bay of Kuta.
If you are looking for heavenly and deserted beaches, you have found where to put your bags!
Still unknown to most tourists who stay in Bali, do not miss the beauty of the landscapes of southern Lombok…
Kuta Lombok from Merese hill. Focusfeel, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Step 7: Sidemen or stay in an authentic village inside Bali (2d)
Sidemen is a tiny village located in the heart of one of the most beautiful regions of the island of Bali.
Mount Agung dominates the valley.
Surrounded by mountains and rice fields, the village is a cultural and artistic center. Immersion far from mass tourism guaranteed. We recommend this small village lost in the middle of the rice fields and surrounded by lush vegetation.
Sidemen Tukad river. Adimelali Bali, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Step 8: Sanur and Nusa Lembongan (2d)
Nusa Lembongan is an island 6km long and 3km wide. You can explore this little corner of paradise on foot, by bike, by scooter, or by car with driver.
On Lembongan Island, beaches, seaweed cultivation and mangroves are on the program. Why deprive yourself of it?
Good to know: Visiting Lembongan Island in 1 day is possible from Sanur during a 3-week tourist tour in Bali.
Sanur beach, Bali. Magul, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Read also: Nusa Lembongan or Nusa Penida | What to choose between the two islands?
By the way, if you are preparing your next itinerary in Bali and you are hesitant to rent a scooter, here are all our practical tips on driving 2 wheels in Bali with our video on the island tour by scooter in our article tips for scooter travelers in Bali.
And you, have you ever gone on vacation to Bali or perhaps to other islands in Indonesia? Tell us about your adventure in the comments.
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