Delve Deep: Bali & the Gili Islands 2024-25
Delve Deep: Bali & the Gili Islands 2024-25
Delve Deep: Bali & the Gili Islands 2024-25
8 Days Starting and ending in Canggu
Visiting: Canggu, Ubud, Manggis, Gili Trawangan
Tour operator:
Tour code:
TIBSS4
Specialist Group:
18-30 Somethings
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
10 - 20
Age range:
18-39
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
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Activities:
Tour Overview
TRIP VIBE = iconic sights and in-depth adventures with a local Trip Leader. Bali. There’s so much more to it than Bintang tank tops and spring rolls. Join us and get ready to do paradise properly. Rolling jungle landscapes, white sandy beaches, sea life in every shape and colour... Mother Nature sure as hell wasn’t messing about when she created Bali and Gili T. Wanna broaden those horizons of yours? Simple. Meet us in Canggu and get ready to dive into the temples, culture, local life, crazy-good food and unforgettable experiences on offer.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Canggu (Bali, Indonesia)
Location: Canggu
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Dinner
Ready to embrace the new and exotic? Discover the unknown? Change your view and challenge your expectations? Well, this is the place to do it – welcome to Bali. Meet us in Canggu as we kick off the adventure with a group dinner at a local eatery. Then: pull up a deck chair and sip on a cocktail as the sky turns into a million different shades of pink and orange. This is gonna be good.
Day 2: Canggu – Ubud
Location: Ubud, Canggu
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Time for one last swim before we set our sights on the tropical rainforests of Ubud. There’s more here than #Insta swings – trust us. Bit of a nature buff? You’ve come to the right place. First up: our fact-filled Trip Leader will give us a whip around the area, passing Ubud Palace (for allll the carvings), the traditional craft market and lushhh af rice paddies. After a pit stop at a local café where your drink’s on us, the evening’s all yours.
Day 3: Ubud
Location: Ubud
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
An early riser? If you can drag yourself out of bed, there’s an optional trek up Mount Batur on the cards. You’ll reach the top just in time to see the sunrise over the island. Cue: all the goosebumps. Return to the hotel in time for an included brekkie. Then, you’ll have an entire day to explore more of Ubud. Browse for souvenirs among its many boutiques and then cool off at an Insta-perfect café (try an iced Balinese coffee – you won’t regret it). Later: keep the food theme rolling with an optional Indonesian cooking class.
Day 4: Ubud – Manggis
Location: Manggis, Ubud
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
You don’t want to skim the surface. You want to delve deeper. So today, we’ll be heading for the unspoilt village of Manggis. Check into Kaura: a one-of-a-kind luxury tented campsite nestled within lush jungle. Then it’ll be time for an orientation tour. Meet the locals and find out about their numerous development initiatives. Learn how traditional palm wine is made and how to craft a canang sari: a Balinese Hindu temple offering. After a refreshing swim in Kaura’s beaut infinity pool, there’s a traditional Balinese dinner on the cards.
Day 5: Manggis – Gili Trawangan (Gili Islands)
Location: Gili Trawangan, Manggis
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Pack an overnight bag (we'll store your suitcase) and wave goodbye to Bali as we speedboat our way to the Gili Islands. We’re heading north to the biggest of the Gili archipelago trio: Gili Trawangan. Insert: sun-bleached sandy beaches, shimmering turquoise water and sipping fresh coconuts under palm trees. Get your bearings with an orientation bike ride around the island. Then: the rest is up to you. Do the obvious and get horizontal on one of Gili T’s gorgeous beaches. Relax and unwind with a beachfront massage. Or pull up a pew at a local cocktail bar – you won’t have to venture far. Tonight, head to Trawangan night market for a feed. Here you can try everything from nasi gorang and bakso meatball soup to fresh lobster, squid, king prawns and snapper. Basically? You want it, they’ll grill it.
Day 6: Gili Trawangan
Location: Gili Trawangan
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Not an early bird? You’ll wanna wake up for today’s dreamy sunrise beach picnic. Once your belly’s stuffed and your camera roll is full, you’ve got the rest of the day to do you. Need some suggestions? Snap on a snorkel or step into a glass bottom boat to see which awesome creatures live *in Sebastian’s voice* under the sea. Or do your good deed for the day and help clear the ocean of rubbish on a stand-up paddleboard (the sea turtles salute you). Prefer to keep your feet on solid ground? Easy. Practice mindfulness at one of Gili T's many yoga studios. Go for a pedal and café-hop your way around the island. Or park up at a beach club that suits your vibe. Dinner’s on you but your Trip Leader has the recs.
Day 7: Gili Trawangan – Canggu
Location: Canggu, Gili Trawangan
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today’s a travel day. After an included brekkie, you’ll make tracks back to Bali via speedboat. If it’s sunny, claim a spot on the top deck, grab a cold one and soak up those rays. When you reach Canggu (your final stop *tries not to cry*), they’ll be time to chill or take a last stroll along the sand. Later: catch up with the gang at our final group dinner, and watch the sun set in paradise one last time.
Day 8: Canggu
Location: Canggu
Meals Included: Breakfast
A week’s worth of incred Indonesian adventures? Completed. But now it’s time to say goodbye. Staying on in Bali? Some people have all the luck. Swap those Insta handles – you’ll need them for next year’s reunion trip. Where to next? Thailand. Vietnam. Cambodia. All the above?
What's Included
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Transport
Local speedboat and private vehicle
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Accommodation
6 nights in hotel-style accommodation (twin or double), 1 night in a luxury canvas tent
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Fully Guided
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Meals
As detailed in the itinerary
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Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation
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Tipping and Gratuities
What's Not Included
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Airport Transfers at Destination
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International Travel
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Country Entry Visas
Check out our Q&As
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Are flights included in this tour?
No they aren't
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Yes the Coach is air-conditioned
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
Single pricing is available on all tours
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
This will be provided on all documentation
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
No they aren't
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
We will have our Tour Leader with you every day
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
No they aren't
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
Yes we can
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What is the maximum group size?
20
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Do you require a visa for this holiday?
This will vary from your country of origin. Please seek advice locally
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
No they aren't
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
All guides are English Speaking
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Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?
Yes from all over the world
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What is the tipping policy?
Tipping is not required
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Curious? Open-minded? Same. Topdeckers are a mixed bunch, but that’s what makes us special. They come from all over the globe and are aged between 18 and 39. Like you, they’re looking to feel real. To experience more. To embrace the unknown. To grow and connect – without judgement.
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Is there an age limit on Topdeck trips?
Yes. Our trips are specifically designed for those aged 18-39 years of age.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
40 years
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
https://www.topdeck.travel/resources/booking-flexibility
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
We operate Single Share across across all touring styles and will match you with someone of the same gender
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
E-Documentation will be sent
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes, we work dilligenltly with our partners to acheive this
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
Yes you can on European Tours
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