17 days in Bali & Gili Trawangan Itinerary

Formerly a sleepy fishing village, the beach resort town of Kuta now represents one of Indonesia's most popular tourist destinations.

Relax by the water at Kuta Beach - Bali and Geger Beach Nusa Dua Bali. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Balangan Beach and Blue Point Beach. Get out of town with these interesting Kuta side-trips: Coffee & Tea Tours (in Pecatu), Karma Beach Bali (in Ungasan) and Puja Mandala (in Nusa Dua). The adventure continues: discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour, let the river carry you with a rafting and tubing tour, take a stroll through Kuta Square, and enjoy the sand and surf at Kelan Beach.

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Melbourne, Australia to Kuta is an approximately 9.5-hour flight. You'll gain 2 hours traveling from Melbourne to Kuta due to the time zone difference. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Melbourne in February; daily highs in Kuta reach 35°C and lows reach 29°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 4th (Sat) so you can go by car to Pemuteran.

The small fishing village of Pemuteran, just off the west coast of Bali, has become a popular tourism destination among domestic and international visitors for its scenic, pristine beaches and vibrant local community.

Start off your visit on the 4th (Sat): discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour, wander the streets of Seririt Market, and then admire the sheer force of Aling-Aling Waterfall. Keep things going the next day: explore the gorgeous colors at Menjangan Island and then relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas.

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You can drive from Kuta to Pemuteran in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Tulamben.

The small, otherwise unassuming fishing village of Tulamben draws scores of tourists every year as the site of a sunken U.S.

Get outdoors at Scuba & Snorkeling and Shark Diving. Discover out-of-the-way places like USS Liberty Shipwreck and Bali Volcano Trekking. Change things up with these side-trips from Tulamben: Tejakula (Surya Indigo, Les Waterfall, & more).

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Getting from Pemuteran to Tulamben by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Wed) so you can travel to Gili Trawangan.

An island holiday in Gili Trawangan offers access to the largest of the three Gili Islands located off the main coast of Lombok.

Kick off your visit on the 9th (Thu): relax and rejuvenate at some of the top local wellness centers, then meet some fierce fish with a shark diving experience, and then get your game on at Gili Golf & Bar. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: look for gifts at Casa Vintage Store, step off the mainland to explore Gili Trawangan, and then discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour.

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You can ride a ferry from Tulamben to Gili Trawangan in 1.5 hours. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel to Ubud.

Experience small-town Bali in Ubud, an atmospheric town surrounded by small settlements, farms, and rice paddies.

Start off your visit on the 11th (Sat): go for a walk through Campuhan Ridge Walk, relax and float downstream with a rafting and tubing tour, and then look for all kinds of wild species at Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary. Here are some ideas for day two: explore the fascinating underground world of Elephant Cave Ubud, then look for all kinds of wild species at Elephant Safari Park, and then experience rural life at Tegalalang Rice Terrace.

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Traveling by combination of ferry and taxi from Gili Trawangan to Ubud takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can ride a ferry. Expect a daytime high around 36°C in March, and nighttime lows around 29°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 13th (Mon) to allow time for the car ride to Denpasar.

A trip to Denpasar takes visitors to the capital of Bali and the gateway to the island.

Start off your visit on the 13th (Mon): see the interesting displays at Le Mayeur Museum and then kick back and relax at Cemara Beach. On your second day here, look for all kinds of wild species at Bali Turtle Conservatory, look for all kinds of wild species at Turtle Conservation and Education Centre, and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Sanur Beach.

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Denpasar is just a stone's throw from Ubud. In March, daily temperatures in Denpasar can reach 36°C, while at night they dip to 29°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Wed) so you can travel back home.