Bali: Beaches & Boat Rides
9 days
From $ 749
Duration9 days

Now's the time to explore Bali on your terms with this tour that's affordable for young travellers. Surf on gloriously blue ocean waves in Kuta, stop for the perfect shot at Buddhist temples and lotus ponds in Ubud, and relax with a drink at a beachfront bar (or two!) on Gili Trawangan. With a mix of free time, cultural highlights, and savoury must-tastes, this tour is the surest way to soak in all the magic of Bali, in just nine beautiful days.

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  • Duration: 9 days
    Service level: Basic
  • Physical Grading: Light
  • Ends in: Gili Trawangan
    Ages: 18+
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Itinerary

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Day 1: Kuta
Arrive at any time.

Tonight, get to know your group on your first night out together. Hit up the Sky Garden Bar and Restaurant happy hour for unlimited food, unlimited drinks — and unlimited fun.
Day 2: Kuta
Learn to surf by pre-booking the Half Day Surf Class extra when booking your tour.
Spend a free day in Kuta. Opt to explore the shops, chill out on the beach, or head to one of the nearby towns.
Meals: B
Day 3: Kuta/Kubutambahan
Travel to Kubutambahan, enjoying beautiful scenery along the way, and stop for lunch at the G Adventures-supported Bali Community Training Lunch Program en route. Settle in to the charming guesthouse for the evening.
Meals: B, L, D
Day 4: Kubutambahan
Try your hand at Balinese cuisine with an included cooking lesson. Opt to trek around the village, visit a waterfall or swim in a natural spring, or check out a nearby dragon fruit farm.
Meals: B, D
Day 5: Kubutambahan/Ubud
Enjoy a morning at leisure to explore or relax. Later, travel to cultural Ubud, visiting the picturesque Gitgit waterfall en route.
Meals: B
Day 6: Ubud
Check out the monkey forest before exploring more of Ubud with free time. Opt to take a yoga class, get a massage, or visit the numerous temples, rice paddies, and markets. In the evening, opt to take in a traditional Kecak dance performance.
Meals: B
Day 7: Ubud/Gili Trawangan
Transfer to Padang Bai and catch a fast boat to the laid-back island of Gili Trawangan. Beautiful Gili T is home to clear waters and an assortment of beachfront bars, and – best of all – the island doesn't allow motorized vehicles. Enjoy the rest of the day to explore.

End place: Gili Trawangan

Meals: B
Day 8: Gili Trawangan

Start place: Gili Trawangan

Spend another day in paradise. Chill out at a café, rent a bike and cruise around, or just kick back and relax on the beach. This evening, enjoy a final night out with the group.

End place: Gili Trawangan

Meals: B
Day 9: Gili Trawangan

Start place: Gili Trawangan

Want to take the hassle out of getting back to Bali? Book the Bali Express post-tour Extra. Speak to your Global Connection Officer or travel agent to book.
Depart at any time. Add the “Bali Express: Gili Trawangan to Kuta” to your adventure and make your way back to Bali with the guidance of a CEO. This nifty post-tour Extra includes a fast boat and land transfer to get you back to Kuta. Onward flights from Denpasar airport must not depart earlier than 20:00 on departure day when booking this extra. Speak to your Global Connection Officer or travel agent to book.

End place: Gili Trawangan

Meals: B

Inclusions

Included

  • Your G for Good Moment: Bali Community Training Lunch Program, Ubud Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group
  • Cooking class in Kubutambahan
  • Git Git waterfall visit
  • Monkey Forest visit
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
  • Transport

    Private vehicle, Boat
  • Accommodation

    Simple hotels (twin-share) or hostels (multi-share) (6 nts), Guesthouse (2 nts, multi-share)

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