7-Day Bali-Lombok Sailing Itinerary | Indonesia
Discover the Highlights of Indonesia's Bali, the Gili Islands, and Lombok Onboard a Luxury Yacht
Day 1 - Bali | Day 2 - South Lombok | Day 3 - Lombok | Day 4 - Gili Air | Day 5 - Gili Islands | Day 6 - Lembongan Bay | Day 7 - Bali
This week-long Indonesia itinerary will lead you at a relaxing pace around beautiful Balinese islands, onto undiscovered Lombok and to the renowned Gili Islands. The ideal months are May and September, which is when you will find the best climate and season to visit. Bali is by far the most popular tourist destination in the country, due to the volcanoes, unrivalled surfing and 'Eat, Pray, Love' vibe - it will be difficult to avoid seeing this book lying in the trendy coffee shops or healthy breakfast hangouts!
Here is a sample itinerary enabling you to explore the depths of Bali, from climbing Mount Batu, white-water rafting, or sauntering around the shops packed full of keepsakes. It carries you onto Lombok, the quieter and arguably more beautiful neighbour, where you can swim with the rainbow schools. Next to Gili Air, which lives up to its reputation for being tranquil and gorgeous and good for those needing a break from their busy lives!
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Map of Your Bali-Lombok Indonesian Itinerary
Day 1: Embark from Denpasar
Depart Serangan Harbour, Bali around noon with views of traditional fishing boats and Phinisi schooners. After sailing North along the East coast of Bali, we move on to our destination, the beautiful Lembongan Island Bay, which is approximately 18 nautical miles away. After arrival, board the dinghy to the reef for snorkeling and swimming. Later, we prepare a barbecue on deck for a delicious dinner on board your charter yacht, accompanied by a stunning sunset with the spectacular volcanic peak in the background.
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Day 2: Southern Lombok
After a tasty breakfast and a quick morning swim, we set the sails for a long cruise to South Lombok. Pick your favourite spot on deck and soak up the sunshine! Our course will take us past the beautiful island of Nusa Penida and its traditional and curious fishing villages. Binoculars out, as dolphins and mantas are often seen and sometimes even one of the rare turtles. At Lombok, we enter the sheltered waters of the southern part with its many small islands. Our anchorage for the night is a concealed bay with a small fishing village and a pearl farm. After another delicious dinner on board, we’ll have our sundowner with one more enchanting sunset that is typical for this bay.
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Day 3: Lombok
Today will be spent at our anchorage with heaps of swimming and snorkeling, island exploring and endless relaxation. Indonesia is a fantastic diving or snorkeling spot, so check out the vibrant and colourful reef, with huge volumes and variety of large and small fish species, as well as numerous sea fans, sponges and hard corals. Come up for air when you're feeling peckish, then take a splash to cool off in the glorious heat.
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Day 4: Gili Air
We wake up the next morning in an immaculate bay, with sparkling waters that will invite you to hop in. A colorful fleet of small outrigger canoes will return from their nightly fishing excursion. Usually, one of the older fishermen will stop by to offer his fresh catch of squid. We will lift the hook at around 7am and sail up the coast of Lombok. We pass over Senggigi and sail north to the beautifully unique Gili Islands. Anchor will be dropped at Gili Air, and a shore excursion is recommended. Note that no motor vehicles are tolerated on the Island. You can enjoy the white shimmering beaches, or we can move around the top of the island and snorkel at one of the most colorful reefs in this area of Indonesia. From this mooring, the view over the Badung Strait with Mount Agung in the background at sunset is absolutely impressive.
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Day 5: Gili Islands
You will not have had enough of the Gili Islands, so today you can choose to anchor yourself on deck with a book, plunge beneath the water and hang out with your fish friends, or try some water sports. When the sunshine has dried you off and warmed you up, check out the island, which boasts spots to relax in or refresh with a drink. You will rarely find a time as peaceful as you can experience here, with just the sound of lapping waves reminding you you're on a remote island in the middle of the ocean!
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Day 6: Lembongan Bay
Today we’ll lift the anchor at around 6am to cross the Lombok Strait over towards Bali. We are sailing along the beautiful Gili Islands directly to the holy Mount Agung of Bali. In the afternoon, we’ll drop anchor at Lembongan Bay, which you will recognise, and where we can swim and snorkel at a wonderful reef. Later in the evening, we’ll prepare our dinner and get ready for the last night on board the yacht! Make the most of it and perch on the bow to enjoy the final sunset and cherish the memories of your trip.
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Day 7: Bali
After an appetizing breakfast, we will pull the anchor and return to Serangan Bay in South Bali. We'll try to avoid the strong current and sail very close to the beautiful coast of East Bali towards South Bali. After 7 days in paradise and probably one of the most glorious vacations of your lifetime, it's time to disembark.
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