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Gili Islands
Bali & Beyond
Sun-kissed shores for beach lovers | Temples, culture & colourful ceremonies Volcanoes & vivid rice terraces | Superb surfing, snorkelling & diving Generous, authentic warm people | Wild dragons
Jalan Money Forest, Ubud
The 17,000 islands comprising the beguiling Indonesian archipelago deliver a diverse array of adventures and experiences along with vibrant traditions that ignite the senses. Whether exploring culturally significant landmarks, trekking across scorched volcanic landscapes, seeking out dragons or simply idling the hours away in a slice of paradise, Bali & Beyond won’ t disappoint.
Those craving the beach life will love the spectacular assortment of sands that adorn Bali’ s coastline. Most cluster around the southern shores, with further options on the east and northwest coasts, along with the island of Nusa Penida. Venture inland and Bali’ s true charm is revealed through a rich tapestry of
110 Bali & Beyond emerald-green rice terraces, roadside shrines and incense-filled temples where devotees leave their canang sari( offerings). When it comes to all things cultural, artsy Ubud is just the place or, for a true escape amidst the mountains, the former colonial hill station of Munduk is equally appealing.
A short hop across the Lombok Strait brings you to the laidback island of Lombok. More authentic than its neighbour, this delightful island boasts relatively untouched beaches, epic surf opportunities, fantastic dive spots, thundering waterfalls and verdant forests which all lie under the watchful gaze of Mount Rinjani. Lombok is also the gateway to the celebrated Gili Islands, a trio of tiny islets with exquisite
Ulun Danu Beratan Temple
beaches and thriving coral gardens that abound with marine life, including vibrant fish, rays and turtles.
Java is Indonesia’ s heartland and jam-packed with smoking volcanoes, evocative temples, national parks and bright paddy fields. Highlights include distinctive Yogyakarta, the majestic Borobudur temple complex, equally impressive Prambanan, and the lunar-like landscapes of the volcanic Bromo region.
Wildlife watchers should add Rinca Island to their travel list. Part of Indonesia’ s Komodo National Park, it’ s one of very few places in the world to encounter the ferocious Komodo dragons in the wild.
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