Bali: Beaches & Boat Rides

This eight-night tour with G Adventures weaves through Bali’s varied landscape and culture, with a pace that leaves room for both activity and idling. Kuta’s waves invite newcomers for a surf lesson, while the nearby town of Ubud offers Buddhist temples and lotus ponds alongside a local cooking class and a visit to Gitgit waterfall.

Further north, the tour includes a stay in Bulian village where multi-share homestays introduce travellers to daily village life. Snorkelling at Menjangan Island and time on the beaches of Gili Trawangan provide more chances to cool off, alongside yoga or a beach celebration one evening. The mix of private transport and boat trips between spots means a little less time lost in transit, though some early starts are unavoidable.

Accommodation is handily located but simple, with shared facilities and nights spent in multi-share rooms. The group, capped at eighteen, is mostly young, yet the practicalities and small-group style create a straightforward way to see this familiar corner of Indonesia with some company and ease.