Backpacking Bali
Backpacking Bali
Backpacking Bali
18 Days Starting and ending in Kuta Beach, Kuta, Badung Regency, Bali, Indonesia
Visiting: Kuta Beach, Uluwatu Temple, Tanah Lot Temple, Canggu Beach, Nusa Lembongan, Ubud, Monkey Forest, Campuhan Ridge Walk, Obyek Wisata Goa Gajah, Tegenungan Waterfall, White Water Rafting On Telaga Waja River, Gili Trawangan, Tegallalang Rice Terrace, Pura Tirta Empul, Bedugul, Sekumpul Waterfall, Seminyak, Ulun Danu Beratan Temple
Tour operator:
Tour code:
BBAL
Specialist Group:
18-30 Somethings
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
6 - 24
Age range:
18-45
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Interests:
Activities:
Tour Overview
Absolutely epic! Cliff temples in Uluwatu, sunset at Tanah Lot, SUP in Nusa Lembongan, so many waterfalls, snorkel with sea turtles, Gili T beaches and more.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Bali Beginnings
Location: Kuta Beach
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Dinner
Time to begin your Bali tour! Settle in at the hotel, meet your tour guide, and get to know your travel mates before a complimentary welcome dinner that samples Bali's most delicious dishes. Then, a night out in the beach town of Kuta.
Day 2 : Cliffside Temples Of Uluwatu
Location: Kuta Beach, Uluwatu Temple
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Soak in the sights of Bali’s 1000 year-old, cliffside temple - Uluwatu! We make the most of the morning exploring before heading for a language lesson to set you up for the trip. Then some quality beach time on one of Bali's most scenic beaches. Sunset beer me, please!
Day 3 : Surf's Up & Tanah Lot Temple
Location: Tanah Lot Temple, Kuta Beach
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Bali is a world-renowned paradise for surfers. The sandy bottoms and slow-moving surf of Kuta make it the ideal place for your surfing lesson. Then, to Tanah Lot Temple for sunset. This is one of Bali's famous Seven Sea Hindu Temples - with all seven constructed within eyesight to the next to form a chain that is believed to protect the coast from invaders. Then to Canggu - one of Bali's most laid-back beach towns.
Day 4 : Chill Time In Canggu
Location: Canggu Beach
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Off to the beach with your new travel mates! Or maybe the rooftop pool at the hotel. Get up early for some yoga or make the most of being in one of Bali's surfing hotspots. Canggu is Bali's most chilled-out beach town and the ideal place to make this day as active or lazy as you'd like.
Day 5 : Dream Beach In Nusa Lembongan
Location: Nusa Lembongan
Accommodation: Hostel
Meals Included: Breakfast
We head to catch the ferry and begin two days of teal-green water and white sand at our favourite hillside hideout in Nusa Lembongan. Here, you'll spend your days settling into the Bali lifestyle. Dream Beach? Every bit as stunning as it sounds and just one of dozens of beaches to explore. Then off to Devil's Tear for yet another epic Bali sunset!
Day 6 : Mangrove Sup Adventure
Location: Nusa Lembongan
Accommodation: Hostel
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, we head to the sprawling mangroves of Nusa Lembongan. That's where you begin your standup paddleboard (SUP) tour through this ecological wonder. Tropical setting, new mates, stunning scenery, and one incredibly unique way to spend the morning. Then back to the hotel where you take the reigns of your day.
Day 7 : Ubud's Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary
Location: Ubud, Monkey Forest
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Ubud is the epicenter of Balinese culture where hundreds of Hindu temples intertwine with top-notch restaurants, sprawling markets, dozens of yoga studios, and unrivaled natural beauty. After catching the ferry from Nusa, we head to backpacker hotspot and spend the afternoon with a venture through the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary. Hundreds of monkeys make for quite a scene and after were off to Ubud's charming artisan market.
Day 8 : Balinese Cooking Class & Campuhan Ridge
Location: Campuhan Ridge Walk, Ubud
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Time to get to know the locals. This starts with a local family who invites us into their home for a traditional Balinese cooking class. Before the class begins is the blessing ceremony - a truly unique experience! Finish the day with a guided stroll along the Campuhan Ridge.
Day 9 : Waterfalls, School & Elephant Cave
Location: Ubud, Obyek Wisata Goa Gajah, Tegenungan Waterfall
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today is about exploring Ubud's scenery, people, and ancient history. After breakfast, we volunteer time at a local school to play games, help with English-speaking lessons, and experience day-to-day life for this curious group of smiley students. Then we head to Air Tegungan Waterfalls to swim and explore this jaw-dropping spectacle. Finish with a visit to the 9th-century temple of Goa Gajah - also known as Elephant Cave. This is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that was not fully unearthed until the 1950s.
Day 10 : River Rafting & Kecak Fire Dance
Location: Ubud, White Water Rafting On Telaga Waja River
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
This Bali trip has it all! This is an all-new addition to the tour and is just the right amount of adventure for first-time river rafters. This is a casual two-hour raft along the river through the dense jungle surrounding this entire stunning area. Then, back for some poolside relaxation at our hotel before heading to a local temple to watch a traditional Kecak Fire Dance. Ubud is pure magic and you are seeing the best this jungle paradise has to offer.
Day 11 : Goin' To Gili T(Rawangan)
Location: Gili Trawangan
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
No trip to Bali is complete without a visit to the island paradise of Gili Trawangan! When you think of Bali with the perfect beaches, picturesque sea swings at sunset, teal waters, and buzzing nightlife, Gili T is likely the place you have in mind. Settle in and relax. This is where you will home for the next unforgettable four nights.
Day 12 : Snorkeling With Sea Turtles
Location: Gili Trawangan
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
The time has come to check "swim with sea turtles" off your bucket list! We make a day of it with a full-on island-hopping adventure. Sea turtles are the highlight, of course, but you will also get a day of swimming, sun, and fun - including a lunchtime feast aboard our private boat. Bali days are the best days, indeed!
Day 13 : Gili T Beach Day & Bike Ride
Location: Gili Trawangan
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Nothing beats beach days in Bali! Catch some sun, rent a paddleboard, jungle trek, hop on the bike, sample the local seafood, and enjoy one of Bali's most laidback settings. This is a backpacker hotspot with no shortage of ways to spend a day. Beachside beers or beverages suggested but not mandatory. And the hotel pool is also a top option!
Day 14 : Good Times In Gili Trawangan
Location: Gili Trawangan
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your last day in Gili T is yours to spend as you please! There are many options... we suggest, you decide. The best spot to be is on the beach or in the sea soaking in the picture-perfect place you've called home over the last four days. Scratch that. There is no bad way to spend this day but that's a good place to start.
Day 15 : Tegagalang Rice Terrace & Holy Springs
Location: Tegallalang Rice Terrace, Ubud, Pura Tirta Empul
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
All those photos of those stunning rice fields in Bali? This is the place! After departing Gili, we jump in the private vans to head off the beaten track to our mountainside retreat. On the way, we stop at the rolling rice fields of Tegagalang Rice Terrace. Then to one of the most iconic temples in all of Bali to take a sin-cleansing dip in the holy springs of Pura Tirta Empul and the sacred water that bubbles up from below.
Day 16 : Stunning Sekumpul Waterfall
Location: Bedugul, Sekumpul Waterfall
Accommodation: Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Hidden away in the jungle is the jaw-dropping Sekumpul Waterfalls! Widely regarded as "the most beautiful waterfall in Bali", we spend the morning trekking, swimming, and exploring the basin of several rivers that feed the waterfalls streaming down from above - one waterfall from up to 80 metres high. Then, off to our mountainside camping spot for a campfire, BBQ, and ultra-unique camping experience.
Day 17 : Ulun Danu Temple On Lake Beratan
Location: Seminyak, Ulun Danu Beratan Temple
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Start the morning exploring one of the holiest temples in Bali! Then off to Seminyak for a final beach and pool day. Finish with sunset on the beach and farewell feast. Seminyak is a lazy, little beach town with all the ingredients for a successful chill day. Wrap things up with a picture-perfect sunset (and cocktails) on the beautiful beach followed by a complimentary Balinese feast for the group's farewell dinner (and night out together).
Day 18 : Farewell, For Now
Location: Ngurah Rai International Airport
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your Bali trip is complete! Enjoy a final breakfast together and say your farewells and 'until-next-times' before catching your airport transfer and flight home - or heading off to continue your travels. Your tour is now complete but your Bali adventure will stick with you for a lifetime.
What's Included
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All Domestic Transportation (including internal flights)
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Airport Transfers at Destination
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Accommodation
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Entrance Fees
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Fully Guided
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Local Taxes
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Meals
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Transport
What's Not Included
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Country Entry Visas
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Insurance
Check out our Q&As
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
Yes
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
Low fitness level required.
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What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?
3 Star hotel
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?
Yes, all of the accommodation on our tour offers wi-fi as well as most cafes and restaurants. You also have the option to purchase a sim card for about £7 ($10USD) upon arrival.
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Do you require a visa for this holiday?
In most cases, you do not need a visa if you're planning on visiting for less than 31 days. You must enter and exit Bali through an immigration checkpoint at major airports and seaports. Your passport must have at least six months of validity from your entry date and have at least two blank pages. You also must have a return or onward ticket to another country and have not been previously refused entry or blacklisted. Please keep your boarding pass for your flight into Bali and also present this to the immigration officer upon entry as they can refuse entry without your boarding pass - or levy a fine. Please visit this website for the latest information. https://www.welcomebacktobali.com/blog/entry-exit-requirements/visa-entry-requirements
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
Yes, there will be an English-speaking tour guide
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Are vaccinations required for this tour?
Yes, please arrange an appointment with your local physician and explain your travel plans. Most hospitals have travel clinics with helpful information and vaccinations on site. We suggest doing this well before your trip is to begin to ensure there are no unexpected waiting periods during this process! Please visit here for more information: CDC
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
No
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What is the tipping policy?
Tipping is optional.
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
Yes, please contact us.
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
Yes
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
No
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Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?
Yes
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What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?
In the unlikely circumstances that the tour is cancelled, you will be fully refunded.
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What is the maximum group size?
16
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Yes, we provide airport transfers on days 1 and last day of your tour. Please let us know your flight number and date/time of arrival. We will email you the airport transfer schedule.
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Free Date Changes
Backpacking Tours allows you to make 2 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 60 days before the start of the tour.
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Transfer as credit to Future Tours
Backpacking Tours allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform backpacking tours, 60 days before departure.
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Low Deposit
Backpacking Tours requires a minimum deposit of 250 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 60 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of backpacking tours charges.
Up to 180 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
At 15 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.