Bali with Gili Islands Tour Package

This 9-day Bali with Gili Islands tour package combines Bali's cultural landscapes, countryside experiences, beaches, adventure activities and island life in one group journey. The trip begins in Ubud, continues to Gili Trawangan for snorkeling and island experiences, and returns to South Bali for beaches, sunset views and cultural experiences around Uluwatu.

Rather than spending the entire trip in one part of Bali, this itinerary gives travellers a mix of inland and coastal experiences. You will explore Ubud's countryside, visit Kintamani and Tirta Empul, experience an ATV ride and Bali Swing, travel to Gili Trawangan, join a snorkeling trip and experience the nightlife of the island before returning to Bali for South Bali sightseeing.

The trip is designed for travellers who want a social group experience with a combination of planned activities and free time. It works particularly well for travellers who want to experience Bali beyond a conventional sightseeing itinerary while still having accommodation, selected activities and intercity transfers arranged in advance.

What Makes This Bali and Gili Islands Trip Different?

The main feature of this Bali Gili Islands trip is the change of setting during the journey. The first part focuses on Ubud and Bali's inland landscapes, the middle section takes you to Gili Trawangan for island and marine experiences, and the final part returns to South Bali for beaches, Uluwatu and nightlife.

This creates a varied travel experience without requiring travellers to arrange every major transfer and activity independently.

The package combines:

• 9 days and 8 nights of travel
• Ubud and South Bali stays
• Gili Trawangan island experience
• Ubud countryside ATV experience
• Bali Swing experience
• Kintamani viewpoint
• Tirta Empul Temple
• Kanto Lampo Waterfall
• Three-point snorkeling around the Gili Islands
• Uluwatu sunset experience
• Kecak Fire Dance entry
• Group transfers between the main destinations
• Social experiences including a Gili Trawangan pub crawl

Explore Ubud Beyond the Typical Bali Sightseeing Route

Ubud provides the cultural and countryside side of the trip. Instead of using Ubud only as a base for sightseeing, this itinerary combines its natural surroundings with active experiences and local attractions.

The Ubud section includes an ATV experience through varied countryside landscapes, visits to traditional homes and coffee plantations, coffee tasting, the Bali Swing and time at Cretya Club. The itinerary also includes a Kintamani viewpoint visit, where travellers can see the Mount Batur volcanic landscape, along with visits to Tirta Empul Temple and Kanto Lampo Waterfall.

This combination gives travellers different ways to experience the area, from outdoor activities and scenic viewpoints to temples, plantations and waterfalls.

Adventure and Countryside Experiences in Bali

The trip includes an ATV experience through Ubud's countryside, where the route passes through landscapes such as rice fields, plantations, villages, jungle sections and other natural surroundings.

The package also includes a Bali Swing experience at Alas Harum along with access to the listed attractions there. These activities add an active element to the Ubud portion of the trip without turning the entire holiday into an adventure-only itinerary.

Travellers should follow the activity operator's safety instructions and any applicable age, health or participation requirements before taking part.

Kintamani, Tirta Empul and Kanto Lampo

One of the sightseeing days combines three very different experiences around Bali's interior.

At Kintamani, the itinerary takes travellers to a viewpoint overlooking the Mount Batur area. The early start provides an opportunity to see the landscape in the cooler morning hours. A visit to Pahdi Specialty Coffee Cafe is also included in the itinerary, while any additional food or beverage purchases are at the traveller's own expense.

The journey continues to Tirta Empul Temple, a significant Balinese Hindu water temple, followed by Kanto Lampo Waterfall. Together, these stops provide a balance of scenery, culture and nature without requiring travellers to spend the entire day at one attraction.

Experience Gili Trawangan as Part of Your Bali Trip

Gili Trawangan changes the pace of the journey from Bali's mainland landscapes to a smaller island environment. The island is one of the three main Gili Islands and is known for its beaches, marine experiences and lively atmosphere.

The trip includes the transfer from Ubud to Gili Trawangan and two nights on the island. Travellers get time to explore the surroundings, experience the island's food and nightlife and join the included pub crawl.

Gili Trawangan is also known for its limited motorised transport environment, with bicycles and traditional cidomo being common ways to move around the island.

Transportation within Gili Trawangan is therefore different from travelling around mainland Bali. The package specifically excludes local transportation on Gili T, so travellers should plan accordingly.

Snorkeling Around the Gili Islands

The Gili section includes a three-point snorkeling trip. This gives travellers an opportunity to explore the marine environment around Gili Trawangan and neighbouring islands rather than limiting the experience to the beach.

The waters around the Gili Islands are known for coral reefs and marine life, including tropical fish and green turtles. Snorkeling and diving are among the major activities associated with Gili Trawangan.

Snorkeling conditions can depend on weather and sea conditions, so the exact sequence or timing of marine activities may be adjusted when operationally necessary.

Scuba diving is not included in this package and can be pursued separately at an additional cost where available.

South Bali, Beaches and Uluwatu Sunset

After the Gili Islands, the itinerary returns to Bali and moves towards the South Bali area, where travellers spend the final part of the trip.

The itinerary includes Tanah Barak Beach, time at Tropical Temptation Melasti Beach Club and an evening visit to Uluwatu Temple. Uluwatu provides a different coastal landscape from Ubud, with dramatic cliffside views over the ocean.

The day concludes with the Kecak Fire Dance at Uluwatu, for which entry is included in the package. This combination brings together beach time, coastal scenery and Balinese cultural performance in the same day.

Bali Nightlife and Social Experiences

Nightlife is an important part of this particular Bali group trip. The itinerary includes a pub crawl in Gili Trawangan and nightlife experiences around Seminyak or Kuta during the mainland Bali portion.

Some nightclub and day-club entries are not included unless specifically mentioned in the inclusions. This means travellers should check individual venue charges before entering clubs, particularly on weekends or during busy periods.

The nightlife component is therefore best suited to travellers who enjoy social evenings and group experiences, while the itinerary still provides sightseeing, beaches, temples and nature-based activities during the day.

What Is Included in This Bali Gili Islands Package?

The package includes 8 nights of accommodation in listed 3-star and 4-star category properties on a twin-sharing basis, along with 8 breakfasts.

Included experiences and transfers cover the major components of the itinerary, including:

• Ubud to Gili Trawangan transfer by road and ferry
• Gili Trawangan to Kuta or Seminyak transfer by ferry and road
• Ubud ATV experience
• Alas Harum and listed Bali Swing experience
• Traditional home and coffee plantation visit
• Coffee tasting
• Kintamani viewpoint
• Pahdi Specialty Coffee Cafe visit
• Tirta Empul Temple
• Kanto Lampo Waterfall
• Gili Trawangan pub crawl
• Three-point Gili Islands snorkeling trip
• Uluwatu Temple visit
• Kecak Fire Dance entry

Travellers should always check the current inclusions displayed with their selected departure before booking because individual operational arrangements can change.

What Is Not Included?

Understanding exclusions is important when comparing Bali tour packages.

Flights, meals and beverages other than those specifically included, local transportation within Gili Trawangan, visa costs, medical or travel insurance, tips, certain nightclub and day-club entry fees, and personal expenses are not included.

Nusa Penida is also not part of the standard itinerary. Travellers can choose to arrange it separately on the leisure day at an additional cost.

Transportation outside the included day trips, transfers beyond the stated service period and services required because of odd arrival or departure timings may also involve additional costs.

Government taxes and applicable TCS/GST should be checked against the final booking quotation before payment.

Is This Bali Gili Islands Tour Suitable for You?

This trip is particularly suited to travellers who want a combination of sightseeing, adventure, island experiences and social travel rather than a purely relaxed resort holiday.

It can be a good fit for:

• Solo travellers who enjoy community-based group travel
• Friends travelling together
• Young travellers looking for an active Bali experience
• Travellers interested in snorkeling and island experiences
• Travellers who want Bali nightlife alongside cultural sightseeing
• First-time Bali visitors who want to cover multiple areas
• Travellers who prefer having major transfers and activities organised in advance

The itinerary includes early starts, ferry travel, outdoor activities and nightlife, so travellers should be comfortable with a reasonably active schedule.

For travellers specifically looking for a romantic or private holiday, explore our Bali honeymoon packages for a different style of itinerary.

Planning Your Bali Trip From India

Indian travellers should check the latest Indonesian immigration requirements before departure because visa eligibility, fees and entry conditions can change.

Indian passport holders are currently listed among nationalities eligible for Indonesia's Visa on Arrival, and the Indonesian immigration authority currently lists the VOA fee as IDR 500,000 with a 30-day stay period. Travellers should verify the latest requirements directly with Indonesian immigration before travelling.

It is also advisable to carry a passport meeting the applicable validity requirements, keep travel documents accessible, arrange suitable travel or medical insurance and maintain enough local currency or an appropriate payment method for personal expenses.

Visa fees, insurance, flights and other personal travel costs should not be assumed to be included in the package unless they are specifically stated in the booking inclusions.

For a broader overview of entry requirements, attractions, accommodation areas and practical planning advice, see our Bali Travel Guide.

Best Time to Plan a Bali and Gili Islands Trip

Bali can be visited throughout the year, but weather conditions can influence outdoor sightseeing, snorkeling, ferry journeys and beach activities.

For travellers planning a Bali and Gili Islands holiday, it is useful to consider both rainfall and sea conditions rather than choosing dates only on the basis of temperature. The Gili Islands are particularly dependent on marine conditions for snorkeling and ferry transfers, so activity timings or the sequence of the itinerary may occasionally change because of weather or operational requirements.

Peak travel periods can also bring higher demand for accommodation, activities and nightlife venues.

Travel Style and Accommodation

The package uses 3-star and 4-star category accommodation on a twin-sharing basis. The properties mentioned in the itinerary may change, but replacement properties are expected to remain within a similar category and standard.

Rooms may be compact depending on the property, particularly in destinations where accommodation is selected for location and local character.

This is a community-style trip rather than a private luxury holiday. Travellers should expect shared experiences, common transfer timings and interaction with other members of the group.

Important Things to Know Before Booking

A Bali Gili Islands group trip involves more than sightseeing, so understanding the practical arrangements before booking is important.

Common pickup and drop timings are followed according to the group schedule. Travellers arriving or departing at significantly different times may need to arrange their own transfers.

Driver services are available according to the stated daily service period, and extensions beyond the included hours may involve additional charges.

The sequence of activities may also be changed because of weather, sea conditions or operational requirements. If the sequence changes, the included activities will continue to be covered wherever operationally possible.

Nightclub and day-club entry charges are not automatically included unless specifically mentioned in the package inclusions.

Plan Your Bali and Gili Islands Group Trip

If you want to combine Bali's countryside and cultural experiences with the beaches, marine activities and social atmosphere of Gili Trawangan, this 9-day Bali with Gili Islands tour package brings those experiences together in one organised group journey.

From Ubud's rice-field landscapes and temples to Gili Trawangan's snorkeling and island atmosphere, followed by South Bali's beaches and Uluwatu sunset, the itinerary is built around variety rather than spending the entire holiday in one location.

Before booking, review the inclusions, exclusions, transfer arrangements and activity requirements so you know exactly what is covered. For travellers looking for a social Bali experience with adventure, island time, sightseeing and nightlife, this itinerary provides a structured way to experience all four.