Backpacking Bali

We head to catch the ferry and begin two days of teal-green water and white sand at our favourite hillside hideout in Nusa Lembongan. Here, you'll spend your days settling into the Bali lifestyle. Dream Beach? Every bit as stunning as it sounds and just one of dozens of beaches to explore. Then off to Devil's Tear for yet another epic Bali sunset!

After breakfast, we head to the sprawling mangroves of Nusa Lembongan. That's where you begin your standup paddleboard (SUP) tour through this ecological wonder. Tropical setting, new mates, stunning scenery, and one incredibly unique way to spend the morning. Then back to the hotel where you take the reigns of your day.

Ubud is the epicenter of Balinese culture where hundreds of Hindu temples intertwine with top-notch restaurants, sprawling markets, dozens of yoga studios, and unrivaled natural beauty. After catching the ferry from Nusa, we head to backpacker hotspot and spend the afternoon with a venture through the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary. Hundreds of monkeys make for quite a scene and after were off to Ubud's charming artisan market.

Time to get to know the locals. This starts with a local family who invites us into their home for a traditional Balinese cooking class. Before the class begins is the blessing ceremony - a truly unique experience!

Today is about exploring Ubud's scenery, people, and ancient history. After breakfast, we volunteer time at a local school to play games, help with English-speaking lessons, and experience day-to-day life for this curious group of smiley students. Then we head to Air Tegungan Waterfalls to swim and explore this jaw-dropping spectacle. Finish with a visit to the 9th-century temple of Goa Gajah - also known as Elephant Cave. This is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that was not fully unearthed until the 1950s.

This Bali trip has it all! This is an all-new addition to the tour and is just the right amount of adventure for first-time river rafters. This is a casual two-hour raft along the river through the dense jungle surrounding this entire stunning area. Then, back for some poolside relaxation at our hotel before heading to a local temple to watch a traditional Kecak Fire Dance. Ubud is pure magic and you are seeing the best this jungle paradise has to offer.

No trip to Bali is complete without a visit to the island paradise of Gili Trawangan! When you think of Bali with the perfect beaches, picturesque sea swings at sunset, teal waters, and buzzing nightlife, Gili T is likely the place you have in mind. Settle in and relax. This is where you will home for the next unforgettable four nights.

The time has come to check "swim with sea turtles" off your bucket list! We make a day of it with a full-on island-hopping adventure. Sea turtles are the highlight, of course, but you will also get a day of swimming, sun, and fun - including a lunchtime feast aboard our private boat. Bali days are the best days, indeed!

Nothing beats beach days in Bali! Catch some sun, rent a paddleboard, jungle trek, hop on the bike, sample the local seafood, and enjoy one of Bali's most laidback settings. This is a backpacker hotspot with no shortage of ways to spend a day. Beachside beers or beverages suggested but not mandatory. And the hotel pool is also a top option!

Your last day in Gili T is yours to spend as you please! There are many options... we suggest, you decide. The best spot to be is on the beach or in the sea soaking in the picture-perfect place you've called home over the last four days. Scratch that. There is no bad way to spend this day but that's a good place to start.

All those photos of those stunning rice fields in Bali? This is the place! After departing Gili, we jump in the private vans to head off the beaten track to our mountainside retreat. On the way, we stop at the rolling rice fields of Tegagalang Rice Terrace. Then to one of the most iconic temples in all of Bali to take a sin-cleansing dip in the holy springs of Pura Tirta Empul and the sacred water that bubbles up from below.

Hidden away in the jungle is the jaw-dropping Sekumpul Waterfalls! Widely regarded as "the most beautiful waterfall in Bali", we spend the morning trekking, swimming, and exploring the basin of several rivers that feed the waterfalls streaming down from above - one waterfall from up to 80 metres high. Then, off to our mountainside camping spot for a campfire, BBQ, and ultra-unique camping experience.

Start the morning exploring one of the holiest temples in Bali! Then off to Seminyak for a final beach and pool day. Finish with sunset on the beach and farewell feast. Seminyak is a lazy, little beach town with all the ingredients for a successful chill day. Wrap things up with a picture-perfect sunset (and cocktails) on the beautiful beach followed by a complimentary Balinese feast for the group's farewell dinner (and night out together).

Your Bali trip is complete! Enjoy a final breakfast together and say your farewells and 'until-next-times' before catching your airport transfer and flight home - or heading off to continue your travels. Your tour is now complete but your Bali adventure will stick with you for a lifetime.