Bali and the Gili Islands
Overview
Start with a stay in tranquil Segara Village. This charming hotel is set right on the famous beach at Sanur in five acres of beautiful tropical gardens. Stroll the beach boardwalk that stretches several kilometres, enjoying the views from the cafes and watching the fishermen haul their catch.
The Gili Islands beckon from just over the water, and this unspoilt paradise is actually very easy to reach by boat from the harbour close by at Benoa. The ferry takes around two hours to Gili Trawangan where you will check in to the Vila Ombak. Known affectionately at Gili T, this is the liveliest of the island chain with many beach bars and restaurants to sample, most with true toes-in-the-sand, swaying in a hammock, beachfront locations.
Next it’s a short boat ride over to Gili Meno, the smallest and most tranquil of the Gili islands for your stay at MAHAMAYA boutique resort. Enjoy sunsets from your boutique resort, walk around the island (or use the complimentary bikes) to find the turtle sanctuary and try the best snorkelling spots, right off the resort’s beach.
You will board the ferry again, disembarking at a port further north in Bali for your final destination, Candidasa, on the east coast of Bali where you will find some of the islands best diving and snorkelling; back on land there are rice fields to explore, handicrafts to haggle over and temples to discover.
This is merely an example itinerary and can be adjusted to suit your bespoke travel needs. You may wish to spend longer in any of these resorts or swap your final beach resort for an inland stay in the cultural magnet of Ubud.