Reimagine Indonesia

Bali & Lombok

A fourteen-day journey through island sanctuaries, volcanic vistas, and coastal calm

Your Escape

Your Escape

 

This is Indonesia beyond the obvious a journey through quiet temples, lush highlands, volcanic ridgelines and golden beaches, all filtered through a slower, more soulful lens. From Ubud’s spiritual calm to Lombok’s raw beauty and Seminyak’s oceanfront ease, this is island-hopping reimagined.

Start in Ubud, where jungle-fringed retreats and sacred rituals invite you into the heart of Balinese culture. Then sail east to Lombok for reef-fringed shores, quiet villages and barefoot rhythm. You’ll finish in Seminyak where the energy picks up, and your final days are spent between spa indulgence, sunset dinners and a stretch of sand that feels like your own.

Thoughtfully paced and full of subtle detail, this is a journey crafted for those who travel to connect with nature, with place, and with themselves.

Our Handpicked Highlights

  • Sleep among the jungle treetops in a quiet corner of Ubud

  • Hike to hidden waterfalls and traditional mountain villages

  • Learn the flavours of Lombok with a market-to-table cooking experience

  • Snorkel the Gili Islands by private boat, stopping for beachside lunch

  • Travel between islands by speedboat, with every detail taken care of

  • Enjoy alpine adventures: kayaking, archery, cycling and picnics

  • Unwind at beachside resorts in Lombok and Seminyak — with spa treatments, sunset cocktails and ocean views

Your Day-By-Day Itinerary

  • Day

    1

    Arrival in Bali – Journey to Ubud

    Arrive in Denpasar and breeze through with fast-track VIP service. A private driver will meet you for the scenic drive to Ubud, where your hillside suite awaits among rice paddies and rainforest. Exhale, you’ve arrived.

  • Day

    2-3

    Cultural Immersion in Ubud

    Join your local guide for a private journey into Ubud’s cultural heart. Explore ancient water temples, artisan villages and secret waterfalls. Browse the market, visit the Monkey Forest, and end your day with quiet rituals and slow food in a hidden garden.

  • Day

    4

    Sunset Hike on Mount Batur

    Spend your morning at leisure. In the afternoon, head into the highlands for a guided hike up Mount Batur. Settle into a private picnic as the sun sets across the caldera, far from the day-trippers and crowds.

  • Day

    5

    Stillness in Ubud

    A day to move at your own rhythm whether you choose yoga, spa, a countryside walk or simply a good book by the pool.

  • Day

    6

    Travel to Lombok

    Board a speedboat to Lombok, where your beachfront villa offers space, silence and sea air. Hotel Tugu Lombok blends traditional design with slow living the perfect setting to unwind.

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    7

    Cooking with Flavour and Story

    Shop with your chef in a local market, then return to your open-air kitchen to cook a traditional Lombok meal. Enjoy your feast by lantern light, surrounded by garden and sea.

  • Day

    8

    Day at Leisure in Lombok

    Swim, walk, read this day is yours. We can arrange optional hikes, spa treatments or visits to traditional weaving villages if you feel curious.

  • Day

    9

    Gili Islands by Private Boat

    Snorkel with sea turtles, swim in crystal shallows, and cycle quiet paths on a full-day private boat adventure through the Gilis. A relaxed lunch is served on the sand before your return.

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    10

    Return to Bali – Seminyak

    Travel back to Bali by speedboat, then on to your final stop: a refined beachfront resort in Seminyak. Settle into your ocean-view suite and enjoy sunset with a cocktail in hand.

  • Day

    11-13

    Seminyak, Your Way

    Spend your final days your way boutique browsing, ocean swims, beach club lounging or spa time. Seminyak has a laid-back energy that pairs well with both sandals and sequins.

  • Day

    14

    Departure from Bali

    Enjoy a final breakfast by the sea before your private transfer to the airport. With express departure services, your journey ends as seamlessly as it began but Indonesia’s calm, colour and spice will linger.

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