Days 1-2 UbudTravel to Indonesia and dive straight into the cultural heart of Bali. Visit Ubud's diverse array of art galleries or trawl the night market for local delicacies. Day 3 SidemenTake a leisurely bike ride through rice paddies and past beautiful temples. Day 4 Mt BaturVisit a local weaving centre before travelling along the giant crater rim to a fishing village by Batur Lake. Days 5-6 LovinaEnjoy trekking to the summit of Mt Batur in time for sunrise. After the climb, opt to soothe muscles in steaming hot springs before making tracks to Lovina beach. While here, relax with a massage, go snorkelling or head out to spot dolphins. Day 7 BedugulRevel in the cool air of Bedugul. Visit the Banjar Hot Springs and nearby waterfall with a local guide. Day 8 UbudAdmire one of Bali's most beautiful temples, Pura Ulun Danu Bratan, in the middle of a glassy lake before heading back to Ubud. Bali's artistic centre overflows with artisans selling handicrafts, wood carvings and metalwork. Days 9-10 TetebatuRide the ferry from Bali to Lombok and continue to Tetebatu, a village known for its magnificent views of Mt Rinjani. Enjoy a guided walk through the rainforest to a secluded waterfall. Feast on home-cooked cuisine during a village visit. Day 11 Mt Rinjani/SenaruWake before dawn for great views of sunrise over Mt Rinjani. After a short ride in cidomos (horse-drawn carts) and a spot of shopping at the market, head to the village of Limbungan for a lunch stop. Travel onwards to the small village of Senaru and spend the night nestled between Mt Rinjani and the steamy jungles of Lombok. Days 12-13 Gili IslandsAway from the noise of modern life lies a true highlight of Lombok; the Gili Islands are the ultimate place to unwind and enjoy water-based adventures like snorkelling. Days 14-15 SenggigiSwap the beaches of Gili for similar shores in Senggigi. Enjoy more holiday time here before bidding farewell to Indonesia.
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