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Suggested tailor-made tour · Indonesia

The best of Bali and Komodo, in Style

Around £2650 per person 13 days 3 stops

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Dive, and the Indonesia you'd hate to miss

This is a superb itinerary that combines the best of Bali with Komodo. Enjoy the different sides of Indonesia as you explore these two islands, combining great cultural experiences with fantastic nature and amazing hotels.

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Around £2650 per person

Price includes

Accommodation, Private transfers throughout, Internal flight from Bali to Komodo

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Your route

3 stops through Indonesia

Follow the numbers — each pin is a stop on this tour, in order. Click a pin for the details, or jump straight to that part of the itinerary.

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The itinerary

Days 1–5

Bali

5* The Menjangan by LifestyleRetreats Half Board

Escape to Bali's best-kept secret. The Menjangan is a peaceful nature retreat located in the heart of the unspoiled West Bali National Park on the island's stunning northwest coast.

About Bali +

Situated between Java and Lombok, Bali is often called "The Island of the Gods" for good reason. With over 10,000 temples scattered across its picturesque landscape, the island offers a truly unique and spiritual experience. Surrounded by a stunning coastline and dominated by majestic volcanoes, Bali's true essence can be found deeper into its heartland. For a serene retreat by the sea, perfect for diving and rich marine life, the village of Ubud serves as the ideal spiritual sanctuary.

Bali stands out as a destination like no other, blending a vibrant culture, warm hospitality, breathtaking scenery, endless activities, tropical climate, delectable cuisine, lively nightlife, and luxurious accommodations. Consistently ranked among the top travel destinations worldwide, Bali offers a diverse range of experiences for every traveller to enjoy.

Despite its relatively compact size, Bali caters to various interests. Whether you seek waterfalls, beaches, jungles, encounters with monkeys, surfing, shopping, snorkelling, swimming with manta rays, or simply unwinding on the shore with a refreshing cocktail, Bali promises a paradise for all.

The optimal time to visit Bali is from April to early November, with the rainy season setting in from November to March. However, travellers need not fret about the rain, which is vital in nurturing Bali's lush greenery. While downpours are common, they contribute to the island's stunning beauty, with sunny breaks in between to enjoy the tropical surroundings.

Days 5–8

Ubud

5* Hanging Gardens Ubud Breakfast

Ubud is the cultural centre of the island and home to many of Indonesia's best artists. The bustling cafe culture here has resulted in several great restaurants and boutiques popping up on the streets. You can spend your days exploring the paddy fields, jungles and temples that surround the town on foot or by bicycle, stopping in at a local market for a bite to eat. Ubud is the perfect introduction to Indonesia.

About Ubud +

Ubud, nestled in the heart of Bali, is a sanctuary of serenity, offering an exquisite blend of cultural richness and natural beauty. Surrounded by lush green rice terraces, dense jungles, and meandering rivers, it provides a backdrop that feels both timeless and idyllic. This haven is a magnet for discerning travellers seeking refined indulgence, where upscale accommodations seamlessly integrate with nature, and every detail caters to relaxation and rejuvenation.

Exclusive resorts and private villas in Ubud boast infinity pools overlooking verdant valleys, bespoke spa experiences inspired by ancient Balinese healing traditions, and gourmet dining that showcases the island’s fresh produce and bold flavours. The artful design of these spaces often incorporates local craftsmanship, creating an ambience of understated elegance and cultural authenticity.

Beyond its luxurious accommodations, Ubud is captivated by its vibrant arts and spiritual culture. The town is a hub for galleries, artisanal boutiques, and cultural performances, where the spirit of Bali’s creativity and traditions is on full display. A guided journey through the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary or a visit to the Tirta Empul Temple offers a deeper connection to the island’s mystical allure.

For those seeking adventure, luxury in Ubud extends to curated experiences such as private yoga sessions at sunrise, helicopter tours over cascading waterfalls, or personalized treks through emerald landscapes. Whether indulging in a romantic dinner by candlelight in the jungle or enjoying a sunrise view from a hidden vantage point, Ubud redefines sophistication in the midst of nature’s bounty.

Days 8–13

Komodo National Park

4* Komodo Resort Full Board

Now head via flight from Bali to Komodo where you will spend the next few days at the remote Komodo Resort. Relax on the beach or take to the water and enjoy exploring one of the best reefs in the world, just steps from your room. Explore the wild, rugged nature of this island, and take more time to yourself to relax on the beach or in your own private bungalow while enjoying a magnificent view of the ocean. Life just doesn't get any better than this!

About Komodo National Park +

Komodo National Park lies in a region which is the world’s epicentre for marine diversity. There are more marine species here than any other place on the planet. Komodo offers divers every type of tropical diving conceivable, which is why the waters around the islands, which include Komodo island itself, have earned the reputation as one of the world’s great dive sites.

On land, the unusual landscape of Komodo Island forms the perfect backdrop for the home of the world’s largest lizard, the Komodo Dragon. The 'ora' as they are called locally, can be seen on excursions on the island.

Komodo National Park is located between the islands of Sumbawa and Flores in the Lesser Sunda Islands, 200 nautical miles east of Bali. It encompasses several islands, the largest of which are Komodo and Rinca. The park rangers also have jurisdiction over 112,500 hectares of the surrounding waters.

Divers can experience sites with warm, calm, shallow reefs that shelter colourful reef fish and macro critters, as well as cooler, deep-water sea pinnacles and walls patrolled by sharks, tuna, and large schools of pelagics. Much of the marine life which can be seen around Komodo is rarely found in other parts of the world – sunfish, mantas, dolphins, eagle rays, ornate ghost pipefish, pygmy seahorses and blue-ringed octopus. An array of corals, sponges, squirts and tunicates make these dive sites incredibly colourful.

Komodo and Rinca Islands are part of Flores, separated from Sumbawa to the west by the Sape Strait. In the middle of the strait, the bottom drops to almost 300 metres. The many islands and relatively shallow seas between Flores and Komodo's west coast mean very fast currents at tidal changes, especially when the higher tidal waters of the Pacific Ocean in the north flow through into the Indian Ocean to the south. The upwellings from the deep surrounding seas bring nutrients and plankton to keep the waters of Komodo Island rich and well-fed, which makes perfect conditions for some spectacular scuba diving.

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