Indonesia Explorer: Bali + Lombok + Komodo (9 Days)

🌋 DAY 1-4: BALI – Island of Gods

DAY 1: Arrival & Ubud Serenity

• Afternoon: Arrive DPS Airport, transfer to Ubud
• Evening: Ubud Market stroll + Kecak Fire Dance performance
• Dinner: Organic farm-to-table restaurant

DAY 2: Ubud Cultural Immersion

• Morning: Tegalalang Rice Terraces + Tirta Empul water temple
• Afternoon: Monkey Forest + Ubud Palace
• Evening: Balinese cooking class
• Optional: Campuhan Ridge Walk at sunset

DAY 3: Central Bali Highlights

• Early Morning: Mount Batur sunrise trek (OR later start with volcano viewing)
• Afternoon: Tegenungan Waterfall + coffee plantation visit
• Evening: Transfer to Seminyak beach area
• Dinner: Potato Head Beach Club or La Plancha beachfront

DAY 4: South Bali & Temples

• Morning: Uluwatu Temple (cliffside) + GWK Cultural Park
• Afternoon: Padang Padang Beach OR Dreamland Beach
• Sunset: Jimbaran Bay seafood dinner on beach
• Night: Seminyak shopping & cafes

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🏄 DAY 5-6: LOMBOK – Untouched Paradise

DAY 5: Flight to Lombok & Beaches

• Morning: Flight Bali → Lombok (30 minutes)
• Afternoon: Senggigi Beach relaxation OR Mawun Beach
• Evening: Mandalika area resort check-in
• Dinner: Traditional Sasak cuisine experience

DAY 6: Lombok Exploration

• Option A – Waterfalls: Sendang Gile & Tiu Kelep waterfalls near Mount Rinjani
• Option B – Island Hop: Gili Islands day trip (Gili Trawangan)
• Option C – Cultural: Sukarara weaving village + Banyumulek pottery
• Evening: Sunset at Tanjung Aan pink sand beach

DAY 6: Lombok Exploration

• Option A – Waterfalls: Sendang Gile & Tiu Kelep waterfalls near Mount Rinjani
• Option B – Island Hop: Gili Islands day trip (Gili Trawangan)
• Option C – Cultural: Sukarara weaving village + Banyumulek pottery
• Evening: Sunset at Tanjung Aan pink sand beach

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🐉 DAY 7-8: KOMODO ISLAND ADVENTURE

DAY 7: Flight to Labuan Bajo & Cruise

• Morning: Flight Lombok → Labuan Bajo (1 hour)
• Afternoon: Board liveaboard boat for Komodo National Park
• Evening: Kalong Island bat sunset spectacle
• Night: Sleeping on deck under stars

DAY 8: Komodo Dragons & Pink Beach

• Morning: Komodo Island trek to see dragons with ranger
• Afternoon: Pink Beach snorkeling + Manta Point (seasonal)
• Evening: Padar Island hike for iconic three-bay view
• Night: Return to Labuan Bajo, hotel check-in

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🛫 DAY 9: DEPARTURE

Morning Options:

1. Labuan Bajo town market visit
2. Cunca Wulang waterfall (if early flight)
3. Mirror Rock photography

Afternoon:

• Flight Labuan Bajo → Bali (connecting to international)
• Worldmark Bonus: Traditional Sasak woven gift

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📦 INDONESIA TRIP INCLUSIONS:

Accommodation Mix:

• 3 nights Bali (Ubud & Seminyak)
• 2 nights Lombok (Mandalika/Senggigi)
• 1 night Komodo liveaboard boat
• 1 night Labuan Bajo hotel

Transportation:

• All internal flights (DPS→LOP→LBJ→DPS)
• Private drivers in Bali & Lombok
• Komodo boat cruise with crew
• All airport transfers

Unique Experiences:

• Komodo National Park entry & ranger fees
• Traditional Perama canoe in Bali
• Sasak village visit in Lombok
• Snorkeling gear for Komodo
• Balinese offering making workshop

Physical Level: Moderate

• Requires hiking on Komodo Island
• Boat living conditions basic but memorable
• Heat and humidity considerations

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🔄 ALTERNATIVE ITINERARIES:

For Less Adventure:

• Skip Komodo, extend Lombok with Gili Islands
• Or extend Bali with Nusa Penida/Lembongan

For Diving Enthusiasts:

• Extend Komodo to 3 nights for multiple dive sites
• Add Raja Ampat pre/post extension

For Luxury Travelers:

• Upgrade to private Komodo phinisi boat
• Five-star resorts throughout
• Private guides for each location