--- title: "Bali Island Hopping: Ubud, Gili & Nusa Penida" description: "An 8-day Bali group trip across Ubud, the Gili Islands, Nusa Penida and Kuta, with a volcano sunrise, turtle snorkelling and island hopping." url: "https://www.goweekender.in/escapes/bali-island-hopping-ubud-gili-nusa-penida" --- # Bali Island Hopping: Ubud, Gili & Nusa Penida An 8-day Bali group trip across Ubud, the Gili Islands, Nusa Penida and Kuta, with a volcano sunrise, turtle snorkelling and island hopping. - Destination: Bali, Indonesia - Duration: 8D/7N (8 days, 7 nights) - Price: from ₹64,999 - Categories: Beaches, Waves, Culture, Adventure, Nature - Booking: in the GoWeekender app (iOS and Android), run by a verified host ## Upcoming departures - 13–20 Nov 2026: sold out - 25 Dec 2026 – 1 Jan 2027: ₹64,999 ## About this trip Eight days, four very different sides of Bali. The trip starts in Ubud, the island's green and cultural heart, where a pre-dawn jeep ride takes you up Mount Batur to watch the sun rise over the volcanic landscape. After that comes a 90-minute ATV ride along countryside paths. From there a fast boat carries the group to the Gili Islands, known for clear water and an easy island pace. A snorkelling trip takes you out to swim with wild sea turtles, see the famous underwater statues and drift over coral reefs full of marine life. Back on the mainland, the group heads to Uluwatu Temple on its limestone cliffs above the Indian Ocean for the Kecak fire dance at sunset. A full-day excursion to West Nusa Penida covers Angel's Billabong, Broken Beach, Kelingking Beach and Crystal Bay, with a local lunch along the way. The last full day in Kuta is kept loose, with a Beer Cycle Party in the afternoon and Bali's beach clubs close by for anyone who wants a big night out. You stay seven nights in 4-star hotels on double/triple sharing: two in Ubud, two on the Gili Islands and three in Kuta. Daily breakfast, the fast boats and ferries, and the airport pick-up and drop are covered. Flights to and from Bali are not part of the package, so you book your own and meet the group on arrival. ## Itinerary ### Day 1: Arrival in Bali & Transfer to Ubud Land at Ngurah Rai International Airport, where our representative meets you and transfers you to your hotel in Ubud, the cultural heart of Bali. After check-in the rest of the day is yours. For the evening, Cretya Ubud has infinity pools overlooking the rice terraces, and Taman Dedari is a riverside venue known for its angel sculptures and food (both at your own expense). Overnight in Ubud. - 12:00 PM Airport pick-up in Bali: Our representative meets you at arrivals at Ngurah Rai International Airport. Flights to Bali are not included in the package. - 12:30 PM Transfer to Ubud: Drive from the airport to your hotel in Ubud, the green, cultural heart of the island. - 2:00 PM Check in to your hotel in Ubud: Check in to your 4-star hotel on double/triple sharing and take some time to unwind after the journey. - 4:00 PM Afternoon at leisure: Explore Ubud at your own pace, from cafés to boutiques, at your own expense. - 6:00 PM Optional: Cretya Ubud or Taman Dedari: Cretya Ubud has infinity pools overlooking the rice terraces; Taman Dedari is a riverside venue with angel sculptures and refined food. Both at your own expense. - 8:00 PM Dinner (self-sponsored): Dinner at a restaurant of your choice in Ubud. No meals are included on the arrival day. - 10:00 PM Overnight stay in Ubud: Return to your hotel for the night. ### Day 2: Mount Batur Sunrise Jeep Tour & ATV Ride An early start: the jeep picks you up from the hotel at around 2:30 AM and drives up Mount Batur in time to watch the sun rise over Bali's volcanic landscape. After sunrise comes a 90-minute ATV ride along countryside paths, through lush greenery and rugged terrain. Back at the hotel, rest for the afternoon, then wander Ubud's local markets for handcrafted souvenirs in the evening if you like (at your own expense). Overnight in Ubud. - 2:30 AM Hotel pick-up for Mount Batur: Jeep pick-up from your Ubud hotel at around 2:30 AM for the drive to Mount Batur. - 5:30 AM Sunrise at Mount Batur: Watch the sun rise over Bali's volcanic landscape from one of the island's best-known viewpoints, reached by jeep. - 7:30 AM Breakfast: Breakfast is included today. - 8:30 AM 90-minute ATV ride: Ride an ATV along countryside paths, through lush greenery and rugged terrain, on a 90-minute off-road session. - 11:30 AM Return to Ubud & rest: Head back to the hotel and catch up on sleep after the early start. Lunch is self-sponsored. - 5:00 PM Optional: Ubud local markets: Stroll through Ubud's local markets for handcrafted souvenirs and Balinese crafts (at your own expense). - 8:00 PM Dinner (self-sponsored): Dinner at a place of your choice in Ubud. - 10:00 PM Overnight stay in Ubud: Overnight at your hotel in Ubud. ### Day 3: Fast Boat from Bali to the Gili Islands Have breakfast, check out and transfer to the port for the fast boat to the Gili Islands, known for crystal-clear water and laid-back island charm. Check in to your hotel and spend the rest of the day as you like. In the evening, PinkCoco Gili puts on a beachfront fire show with dinner, and Aston Sunset Beach Resort screens movies on the beach at sunset (both at your own expense). Cidomo (horse cart) transfers are not included; bicycles and electric buggies can be hired at extra cost. Overnight on the Gili Islands. - 7:00 AM Breakfast at the hotel: Breakfast at your Ubud hotel before check-out. - 7:30 AM Check out & transfer to the port: Check out of the Ubud hotel and drive to the port for the fast boat. - 10:00 AM Fast boat to the Gili Islands: Board the fast boat and cross to the Gili Islands, known for crystal-clear water and laid-back island charm. - 1:00 PM Check in to your hotel on Gili: Check in and settle in. Cidomo (horse cart) transfers are not included in the package. - 2:00 PM Afternoon at leisure: Explore the island at your own pace. Bicycles and electric buggies can be hired at extra cost. Lunch is self-sponsored. - 6:00 PM Optional: fire show or beach movie: Catch the beachfront fire show with dinner at PinkCoco Gili, or a sunset movie on the beach at Aston Sunset Beach Resort. Both at your own expense. - 10:00 PM Overnight stay on Gili: Dinner is self-sponsored. Overnight at your hotel on the Gili Islands. ### Day 4: Snorkelling with Turtles in the Gili Islands After breakfast, head out on a snorkelling trip in the turquoise water around the Gili Islands. Swim alongside wild sea turtles, see the famous underwater statues and explore colourful coral reefs and marine life. The rest of the day is free. In the evening there is the foam party at Rabbit Jump, or a sunset horse photoshoot along the beach (both at your own expense). Cidomo (horse cart) charges are not included. Overnight on the Gili Islands. - 8:00 AM Breakfast at the hotel: Breakfast at your hotel on the Gili Islands. - 9:30 AM Gili snorkelling trip: Head out on a snorkelling trip in the clear, turquoise water surrounding the Gili Islands. - 10:00 AM Sea turtles & underwater statues: Swim alongside wild sea turtles, see the famous underwater statues and explore colourful coral reefs and marine life. - 1:30 PM Lunch (self-sponsored): Lunch at a café of your choice on the island. - 2:30 PM Afternoon at leisure: Relax by the beach or explore the island. Cidomo (horse cart) charges are not included. - 5:30 PM Optional: foam party or horse photoshoot: Join the foam party at Rabbit Jump, or book a sunset horse photoshoot along the beach. Both at your own expense. - 10:00 PM Overnight stay on Gili: Dinner is self-sponsored. Overnight at your hotel on the Gili Islands. ### Day 5: Back to Bali – Uluwatu Temple & Kecak Fire Dance Enjoy breakfast, check out and take the fast boat back to Bali. From the port the group continues to Uluwatu Temple, one of the island's most revered sea temples, perched on limestone cliffs above the Indian Ocean. As the sun sets, watch the Kecak fire dance, a Balinese cultural performance staged against the ocean and the golden sky. Afterwards, transfer to your hotel in Kuta for check-in. Overnight in Kuta. - 8:00 AM Breakfast & check-out: Breakfast at your Gili hotel, then check out. - 10:00 AM Fast boat back to Bali: Take the return fast boat from the Gili Islands to Bali. - 1:00 PM Drive to Uluwatu: Continue by road from the port to Uluwatu in the south of the island. Lunch is self-sponsored. - 4:30 PM Uluwatu Temple: Visit one of Bali's most revered sea temples, dramatically perched on towering limestone cliffs above the Indian Ocean. - 6:00 PM Kecak fire dance at sunset: Watch the Kecak fire dance, a Balinese cultural performance set against the ocean and the setting sun. - 7:30 PM Transfer to Kuta: Drive to your hotel in Kuta. - 8:30 PM Check in & overnight in Kuta: Check in to your Kuta hotel. Dinner is self-sponsored. ### Day 6: West Nusa Penida Island Excursion After breakfast, transfer to the port and take the ferry to West Nusa Penida, an island known for its dramatic coastline and turquoise water. The day covers the natural infinity pool of Angel's Billabong, the rock arch at Broken Beach, the famous cliffs of Kelingking Beach and the clear shoreline of Crystal Bay. A local lunch is included along the way. Take the ferry back to Bali in the evening and return to your hotel in Kuta. - 6:30 AM Breakfast at the hotel: Breakfast at your Kuta hotel before the day trip. - 7:00 AM Ferry to West Nusa Penida: Transfer to the port and board the ferry to West Nusa Penida. - 10:00 AM Angel's Billabong & Broken Beach: See the natural infinity pool at Angel's Billabong and the striking rock arch at Broken Beach. - 12:00 PM Kelingking Beach: Take in the world-famous cliffs above Kelingking Beach and its turquoise water. - 1:30 PM Local lunch (included): A local lunch on the island, included in the package. - 2:30 PM Crystal Bay: End the tour at Crystal Bay and its crystal-clear shoreline. - 5:00 PM Ferry back to Bali: Board the evening ferry back to Bali and transfer to your hotel in Kuta. - 8:30 PM Overnight stay in Kuta: Dinner is self-sponsored. Overnight at your hotel in Kuta. ### Day 7: Kuta Leisure Day & Beer Cycle Party A slower day. After breakfast the morning is yours. In the afternoon the group sets off on the Beer Cycle Party, pedalling through Kuta's lively streets with music, games and unlimited drinks, including Bintang, Guinness Smooth, Smirnoff Ice, lemonades and a sugar-free mojito seltzer. At night, Bali's beach clubs are close by, with Finns Beach Club, Atlas Beach Club, Motel Mexicola and Savaya all options (at your own expense). Overnight in Kuta. - 8:30 AM Breakfast at the hotel: Breakfast at your hotel in Kuta. - 9:30 AM Morning at leisure: Spend the morning in Kuta at your own pace. - 1:00 PM Lunch (self-sponsored): Lunch at a place of your choice before the afternoon's party. - 3:00 PM Beer Cycle Party: Pedal through Kuta's lively streets with music, games and unlimited drinks: Bintang, Guinness Smooth, Smirnoff Ice, lemonades and a mojito seltzer. - 7:00 PM Evening at leisure: Rest at the hotel or head out for dinner (self-sponsored) before the night out. - 9:00 PM Optional: beach clubs & nightlife: Carry on the night at Finns Beach Club, Atlas Beach Club, Motel Mexicola or Savaya Bali (at your own expense). - 11:30 PM Overnight stay in Kuta: Return to your hotel for the last night of the trip. ### Day 8: Departure from Bali Enjoy breakfast and check out of the hotel. Depending on your flight time, use the rest of the day for last-minute shopping, a look around nearby, or simply relaxing. About three hours before your flight, your driver meets you at the hotel and drops you at Ngurah Rai International Airport for your journey home. No hotel stay is included tonight. - 8:30 AM Breakfast at the hotel: The last of the seven breakfasts included in the package. - 11:00 AM Hotel check-out: Check out of your Kuta hotel. No stay is included on the last night. - 11:30 AM Last-minute shopping: Pick up souvenirs around Kuta before you leave (at your own expense). - 1:00 PM Leisure time before your flight: Explore nearby or relax, depending on your flight schedule. Lunch is self-sponsored. - 3:00 PM Airport drop in Bali: Your driver meets you at the hotel about three hours before your flight for the transfer to Ngurah Rai International Airport. ## What's included - Transport permits, tolls, parking and driver charges - Beer Cycle Party in Kuta - Uluwatu Temple sunset visit with the Kecak fire dance - Airport pick-up and drop at Ngurah Rai International Airport, Bali - Mount Batur sunrise jeep tour - 24/7 support from trip leaders and the online support team - 90-minute ATV ride near Ubud - 7 breakfasts - 7 nights in 4-star hotels on double/triple sharing: 2 in Ubud, 2 on the Gili Islands, 3 in Kuta - Return fast boat between Bali and the Gili Islands - Trip leader for groups of more than 10 travellers - Snorkelling trip in the Gili Islands - West Nusa Penida day trip with ferry and local lunch - All transfers as per the itinerary, on shared and private basis ## Not included - Expenses of a personal nature - Travel and health insurance - Visa fees for Indonesia - Entry tickets and activities not listed in the inclusions - Cidomo (horse cart), bicycle and electric buggy hire on the Gili Islands - Optional activities, beach clubs and venues marked at your own expense - GST @ 5% - Lunches and dinners, except the lunch on the Nusa Penida day trip - Flights to and from Bali - TCS @ 5% - Costs arising from emergencies or natural calamities - Loss or theft of personal belongings ## FAQs ### Are flights and visa included? No. The package starts with the airport pick-up at Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali on Day 1 and ends with the airport drop on Day 8. Book your flights to land on Day 1 and leave on Day 8, and check the current Indonesia visa rules for your passport before you travel. Carry a passport valid for at least six months from your arrival date. ### What should I carry? Your passport with a printed copy, swimwear and a quick-dry towel for snorkelling and the beaches, sunscreen, sunglasses and a cap, comfortable shoes, a light jacket for the early Mount Batur sunrise, clothing that covers shoulders and knees for the temple visit, a power bank, a universal travel adapter, and some cash for meals and optional activities. ### Where will we stay? Seven nights in 4-star hotels on double/triple sharing: two nights in Ubud, two on the Gili Islands and three in Kuta. Room sharing is allotted based on the group. There is no hotel stay on Day 8, so plan your return flight for that day. ### How active is this trip? Moderately. Day 2 starts with a hotel pick-up at around 2:30 AM for the Mount Batur sunrise, which is done by jeep. A 90-minute ATV ride comes after the sunrise. Day 4 is a snorkelling trip in open water, and Days 3, 5 and 6 include fast boat or ferry crossings. Let us know about any health conditions before you book. ### Is it safe to travel with strangers? Yes. Every departure is a small, organised group with a dedicated support team, and a trip leader travels with groups of more than 10. Stays, transfers and boat crossings are pre-arranged, and help is available 24/7 throughout the trip, so solo travellers can join with confidence.