Itinerary Bali, Yogyakarta & Lombok

Seasonality: July is one of the best months to visit Indonesia. It’s dry season and ideal for beaches, volcano trekking, and exploring cultural sites. Expect sunny days, low humidity, and vibrant festivals.

💰 Budget overview

Category	Amount
✈️ Transport	$2,050
🏨 Accommodations	$1,190
🧳 Gear	$200
🗺️ On-site	$940
Total	$4,380

🗺️ Activities & landmarks

🇮🇩 Bali (Ubud & Seminyak) - 6 days

☀️ Daytime

• [ ] 🛕 Uluwatu Temple ⭐⭐⭐ (~2h)

  • Cliffside Hindu temple with ocean views — go at sunset for Kecak dance.

• [ ] ⛰️ Tegallalang Rice Terraces ⭐⭐⭐ (~2h)

  • Iconic terraced paddies near Ubud — best for sunrise, bamboo swings nearby.

• [ ] 🏙️ Ubud Market & Royal Palace ⭐⭐ (~2h)

  • Colourful arts market and the cultural heart of Ubud.

• [ ] 🌳 Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary ⭐⭐ (~2h)

  • Lush forest, hundreds of monkeys — secure your valuables!

• [ ] 🛕 Tirta Empul Temple ⭐⭐ (~1.5h)

  • Sacred water temple for traditional purification rituals.

• [ ] 🔥 Mount Batur Sunrise Trek ⭐⭐⭐ (~6h, early morning)

  • Active volcano hike, panoramic sunrise.

• [ ] 🏄 Seminyak Beach ⭐⭐ (~3h)

  • Trendy beach for surfing, cafes, people watching.

• [ ] 🌊 Suluban Beach (Blue Point) ⭐⭐ (~2h)

  • Hidden cave beach — access at low tide.

• [ ] 🏝️ Nusa Penida Island (day tour) ⭐⭐⭐ (~8h)

  • Jaw-dropping beaches, cliff views, snorkelling with manta rays.

• [ ] 🎨 Agung Rai Museum of Art ⭐ (~1.5h)

  • Balinese and Indonesian contemporary art.

• [ ] 🌄 Campuhan Ridge Walk ⭐ (~1.5h)

  • Scenic dawn/sunset walk with jungle and rice field views.

🌙 Evening & night

• [ ] 🍸 La Plancha Seminyak ⭐⭐ (~2h)

  • Colourful beachfront beanbags, cocktails at sunset.

• [ ] 🍸 Potato Head Beach Club ⭐⭐⭐ (~4h)

  • Iconic beachfront club for sunset drinks, live DJs.

• [ ] 🎭 Ubud Palace Traditional Dance ⭐⭐ (~2h)

  • Classical Balinese dance performances nightly.

🍽️ Must-try food spots

• [ ] 🍜 Ubud Night Market (Gianyar) ⭐⭐⭐

  • Authentic Balinese street food — babi guling, sate lilit, $3-5/meal.

• [ ] 🍛 Warung Babi Guling Ibu Oka ⭐⭐

  • Famous suckling pig — $5-10/plate.

• [ ] 🥗 Clear Cafe Ubud ⭐

  • Healthy local and international dishes.

🔁 Optional if time permits

• [ ] 🛕 Goa Gajah (Elephant Cave) (~1h)

  • Ancient archaeological site, unique carvings.

• [ ] 🌊 Padang Padang Beach (~2h)

  • Surf spot, accessible via a cave.

🇮🇩 Yogyakarta & Borobudur - 4 days

☀️ Daytime

• [ ] 🏯 Borobudur Temple ⭐⭐⭐ (~3h at sunrise)

  • World’s largest Buddhist temple, UNESCO site — top sunrise view.

• [ ] 🏯 Prambanan Temple ⭐⭐⭐ (~2h)

  • Vast Hindu temple complex, dramatic stone towers.

• [ ] 🏙️ Kraton Yogyakarta ⭐⭐ (~2h)

  • The Sultan’s Palace, traditional Javanese architecture.

• [ ] 🏘️ Tamansari Water Castle ⭐⭐ (~1.5h)

  • Former royal bathing complex, tunnels and pools.

• [ ] 🏞️ Mount Merapi Lava Tour ⭐⭐ (~3h, by jeep)

  • Adventure ride to volcanic terrain.

• [ ] 🚶‍♂️ Malioboro Street ⭐⭐ (~2h)

  • Bustling night market, batik, crafts, food.

• [ ] 🖼️ Ullen Sentalu Museum ⭐ (~1.5h)

  • Javanese culture, kings and queens, beautiful setting.

• [ ] 🌳 Alun-Alun Kidul ⭐ (~1h)

  • Urban green space, historic twin banyan trees.

🌙 Evening & night

• [ ] 🍸 House of Raminten ⭐⭐ (~2h)

  • Eclectic restaurant/cafe — quirky vibes, Javanese snacks.

• [ ] 🌟 Wayang Kulit Shadow Puppet Show ⭐⭐ (~1.5h)

  • Traditional performance in Kraton area.

🍽️ Must-try food spots

• [ ] 🍲 Gudeg Yu Djum ⭐⭐⭐

  • Legendary stewed jackfruit with rice — $2-5/portion.

• [ ] 🍚 Angkringan Lik Man ⭐⭐

  • Local streetfood & kopi joss (charcoal coffee).

🔁 Optional if time permits

• [ ] 🏞️ Jomblang Cave (~7h roundtrip)

  • Vertical cave with “heaven’s light”— adventure, requires an early start.

• [ ] 🏖️ Parangtritis Beach (~2h)

  • Black sand, sunset, ATV rides.

🇮🇩 Lombok & Gili Islands - 4 days

☀️ Daytime

• [ ] 🏝️ Gili Trawangan Island ⭐⭐⭐ (~full day)

  • White sands, turquoise water, snorkelling/diving.

• [ ] 🏞️ Sendang Gile & Tiu Kelep Waterfalls ⭐⭐⭐ (~4h)

  • Majestic waterfalls on Mount Rinjani’s slope.

• [ ] 🏄‍♂️ Kuta Lombok Beach ⭐⭐ (~2h)

  • Surfer’s paradise, golden sand.

• [ ] 🏔️ Mount Rinjani Volcano (trek) ⭐⭐ (~1-2 days, optional hike)

  • For adventure seekers — guided treks to crater rim.

• [ ] 🏝️ Gili Air & Gili Meno (island hop) ⭐⭐ (~full day)

  • Explore quieter islands, paddleboarding, turtle snorkeling.

• [ ] 🏖️ Selong Belanak Beach ⭐⭐ (~2h)

  • Calm bay, beginner surf, rolling green hills.

• [ ] 🎨 Sasak Village (Sade) ⭐ (~1.5h)

  • Traditional indigenous village, culture & crafts.

🌙 Evening & night

• [ ] 🍸 Sama Sama Raggae Bar, Gili T ⭐⭐ (~2h)

  • Laid back, live music, beachfront.

• [ ] 🔥 Night Market, Gili Trawangan ⭐⭐ (~2h)

  • Local seafood BBQ, street food stalls.

🍽️ Must-try food spots

• [ ] 🍛 Warung Dewi Gili Air ⭐⭐⭐

  • Fresh grilled fish, Indonesian curries, $4-8/meal.

• [ ] 🍴 Ashtari Lounge & Kitchen, Kuta ⭐⭐

  • Hilltop views, creative dishes.

🔁 Optional if time permits

• [ ] 🏃‍♂️ Trekking Rinjani to summit (~2 days)

  • Demanding, for experienced trekkers.

• [ ] 🏞️ Bukit Merese Sunset Point (~1h)

  • Panoramic viewpoint, stunning at dusk.

🎬 Films & series to watch

🇮🇩 Bali

• [ ] 🎬 Eat Pray Love (2010) — ⭐ 5.8 — Romantic soul-searching filmed in Ubud — Netflix
• [ ] 🎬 Bali: Beats of Paradise (2018) — ⭐ 7.2 — Balinese music & culture docu — Amazon Prime

🇮🇩 Yogyakarta

• [ ] 🎬 The Look of Silence (2014) — ⭐ 8.3 — Oscar-nominated docu on modern Java — Amazon Prime
• [ ] 📺 Aruna & Her Palate (2018) — ⭐ 7.2 — Road trip foodie drama, Java focus — Netflix

🇮🇩 Lombok & Gili

• [ ] 🎬 Lost in Paradise: Bali (2020) — ⭐ 6.9 — Adventure docu with Lombok scenes — YouTube
• [ ] 🎬 South East Asia: A Journey Through Indonesia (2014) — ⭐ 7.6 — Travel docu covering Lombok, Gili — YouTube

🍜 Local specialties

🇮🇩 Bali

• [ ] Babi Guling (suckling pig)
• [ ] Lawar (spiced vegetables and meat)
• [ ] Bebek Betutu (slow-cooked duck)

🇮🇩 Yogyakarta

• [ ] Gudeg (sweet young jackfruit stew)
• [ ] Bakpia Pathok (sweet pastry)
• [ ] Ayam Goreng Kampung (fried village chicken)

🇮🇩 Lombok & Gili

• [ ] Ayam Taliwang (spicy grilled chicken)
• [ ] Plecing Kangkung (water spinach salad with chili)
• [ ] Sate Rembiga (beef satay)

📍 Maps - places to pin

🇮🇩 Bali

1. Uluwatu Temple
2. La Plancha Seminyak
3. Ubud Market
4. Airbnb Ubud Center
5. Warung Babi Guling Ibu Oka

🇮🇩 Yogyakarta

1. Borobudur Temple
2. House of Raminten
3. Malioboro Street Market
4. Airbnb near Kraton
5. Gudeg Yu Djum

🇮🇩 Lombok & Gili

1. Gili Trawangan Beach
2. Sama Sama Raggae Bar
3. Sasak Village Sade
4. Airbnb Kuta Lombok
5. Warung Dewi Gili Air

✈️ Transport to book

• [ ] ✈️ London → Denpasar, Bali (DPS)
• [ ] ✈️/🚅 Bali → Yogyakarta (Jogja, JOG)
• [ ] ✈️ Yogyakarta → Lombok (LOP)
• [ ] ✈️ Lombok → London

🏨 Accommodations

City	Nights	Accommodation	Price
Bali	6	Airbnb (Ubud & Seminyak)	$540
Yogyakarta	4	Airbnb (Central)	$320
Lombok/Gili	4	Airbnb (Kuta/Gili)	$330
Total	14		$1,190