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BALI TO LOMBOK: TEMPLES, VOLCANOES AND TURQUOISE PARADISES

Q: What weather should you expect?

Dry Season (May-September): Perfect weather, minimal rainfall, ideal temperatures, clear skies, peak tourist season, best diving conditions, advance booking recommended. Shoulder Season (April & October): Good weather, fewer crowds, moderate rainfall, reasonable prices, excellent conditions, transitional seasons, good value. Wet Season (November-March): Heavy rainfall, lush landscapes, tropical storms, humidity high, lowest prices, fewer tourists, challenging conditions. Regional Variations: Diverse climates, equatorial zones, monsoon patterns, altitude differences, island variations, weather monitoring essential, seasonal planning.

Ancient temples beneath the canopy, volcanic slopes plunging into turquoise waters, breezes carrying gamelan echoes. Bali and Lombok, spirituality and wonder.

≈ 11

Days

455

Stops

📖 6 min read 🔄 Last updated: 2026-01-17

Begin in Ubud, then cross Sidemen and its terraced rice paddies. Explore Amed and its black volcanic sands, then take the ferry to Gili Air and its turquoise lagoons. Speed to Kuta Lombok and its wild beaches, then end at Uluwatu and its clifftop temples. Jungle, ocean and tradition hold hands.

Ubud: artistic spiritual cultural hub
Gili Air: turquoise lagoon snorkel paradise
Uluwatu: clifftop temple sacred majesty
Lombok: wild beaches pristine escape

Your day-by-day itinerary

Day

Ubud

artistic center sacred traditions

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Day 1

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Discovery of the main artery Jl. Raya Ubud and traditional Balinese temples

Visit to Pura Desa Ubud and the Water Palace

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Walk on the Subak Juwuk Manis Rice Fields Walk

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Dinner at a local restaurant in downtown Ubud

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Distance: 5 km

Travel time: 15min

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Ubud

artistic center sacred traditions

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Day 2

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Hiking on the Campuhan Ridge Walk ridge

Visit to the traditional Pasar Seni Ubud market

Discovery of the Monkey Forest

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Legong dance performance at Ubud Palace

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Evening stroll through the lively streets of Ubud

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Distance: 20 km

Travel time: 40min

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Ubud

artistic center sacred traditions

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Day 3

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Scooter excursion to Tegallalang Rice Terrace

Visit to Pura Tirta Empul temple and Pura Gunung Kawi

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Lunch break at Sari Organik in the middle of the rice fields

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Return and relaxation in Ubud

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Next stop

Distance: 35 km

Travel time: 1h

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Sidemen

rice terraces weaving village

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Day 4

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Transfer to Sidemen through the Balinese countryside

Discovery of the Sidemen valley and its rice terraces

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Scooter ride through the valley and crossing the yellow bridges

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Dinner with a view of the Sidemen rice terraces

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Distance: 40 km

Travel time: 1h30

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Sidemen

rice terraces weaving village

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Day 5

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Ascent of Mount Batur to admire the sunrise

Visit to Besakih temple, the largest in Bali

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Discovery of Balinese ceremonies at the temple

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Return and relaxation in Sidemen

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Distance: 60 km

Travel time: 2h

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Amed

volcanic black sand coral

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Day 6

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Journey to Amed on the East coast of Bali

Sunrise observation and arrival of fishermen at Amed

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Scooter ride along the coast towards Karangasem

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Visit to the water palaces Taman Ujung and Tirta Gangga

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Next stop

Distance: 90 km

Travel time: 2h

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Gili Air

turquoise lagoon snorkel paradise

3 photos

Day 7

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Speedboat crossing from Amed to Gili Air

Walking tour of the island and beach discovery

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Free diving with sea turtles on the East coast

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Cocktails and sunset on the beach

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Next stop

Distance: 60 km

Travel time: 1h30

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Kuta Lombok

wild beach pristine power

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Day 8

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Public boat crossing to Lombok and drive to Kuta

Discovery of Pantai Seger and Mandalika beaches

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Panoramic walk on Kuta hill

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Local dinner in Kuta

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Distance: 100 km

Travel time: 2h30

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Kuta Lombok

wild beach pristine power

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Day 9

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Exploration of Mawi, Selong Belanak and Mawun beaches

Discovery of the traditional Sasak village in Sade

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Observation of buffalo transhumance on the beach

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Sunset over Tanjung Ann bay

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Next stop

Distance: 20 km

Travel time: 30min

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Uluwatu

clifftop temple ocean majesty

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Day 10

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Domestic flight Lombok – Bali (Denpasar)

Exploration of the Bukit peninsula by scooter

Visit to Pura Luhur Uluwatu temple

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Seafood dinner on Jimbaran beach

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Cliff walk at sunset

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Next stop

Distance: 25 km

Travel time: 40min

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❓ Frequently asked questions

What weather should you expect?

Dry Season (May-September): Perfect weather, minimal rainfall, ideal temperatures, clear skies, peak tourist season, best diving conditions, advance booking recommended.

Shoulder Season (April & October): Good weather, fewer crowds, moderate rainfall, reasonable prices, excellent conditions, transitional seasons, good value.

Wet Season (November-March): Heavy rainfall, lush landscapes, tropical storms, humidity high, lowest prices, fewer tourists, challenging conditions.

Regional Variations: Diverse climates, equatorial zones, monsoon patterns, altitude differences, island variations, weather monitoring essential, seasonal planning.

How many days should I plan?

We believe you will enjoy this itinerary best by dedicating between 9 and 13 days. The next step will allow you to adjust the duration of your stay.

What to discover in Indonesia?

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