10-Day Sri Lanka, Bali, and Lombok Itinerary

  1. Day 1: Colombo, Sri Lanka
    Bandaranaike International Airport to Colombo (1hr 16min)

    Explore the historic fort district of Colombo and visit the National Museum of Colombo.

  2. Day 2: Kuta, Bali
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    Colombo to Ngurah Rai International Airport (4h 35min)

    Surf and swim at Kuta Beach, take a Balinese cooking class, and watch the sunset at Tanah Lot Temple.

  3. Day 3: Ubud, Bali
    Kuta to Ubud (1hr 20min)

    Visit Ubud Monkey Forest and take a walk through the Tegalalang Rice Terrace. End the day with a traditional Balinese massage.

  4. Day 4: Gili Trawangan, Lombok
    Ubud to Padang Bai Port (1hr 30min), Padang Bai to Gili Trawangan Island (2hrs)

    Island hop the Gili Islands, visit the Gili Trawangan Turtle Hatchery, and watch the sunset at Ombak Sunset Swing.

  5. Day 5: Mount Rinjani, Lombok
    Gili Trawangan to Sembalun (1hr), Sembalun to Mount Rinjani National Park (1hr 30min)

    Hike up Mount Rinjani to see the crater lake and hot springs. Visit the Sendang Gile and Tiu Kelep Waterfalls.

  6. Day 6: Mataram, Lombok
    Mount Rinjani to Mataram (2hrs)

    Visit the Mayura Water Palace and Taman Narmada, then shop at the Lombok Epicentrum Mall.

  7. Day 7: Nusa Penida, Bali
    Mataram to Sanur Port (1hr 30min), Sanur Port to Nusa Penida Island (30min)

    Snorkel with manta rays and visit the Kelingking Beach viewpoint.

  8. Day 8: Amed, Bali
    Nusa Penida to Sanur Port (30min), Sanur to Amed (2hrs)

    Go diving at the USS Liberty Shipwreck, take a tour of Jemeluk Bay, and visit the Tirta Gangga Water Palace.

  9. Day 9: Canggu, Bali
    Amed to Canggu (2hrs)

    Surf and swim at Batu Bolong Beach, visit the Tanah Lot Temple at sunset, and enjoy the nightlife at Old Man's.

  10. Day 10: Seminyak, Bali
    Canggu to Seminyak (20min)

    Shop at the Seminyak Square Shopping Mall, visit the Petitenget Temple, and enjoy a sunset walk at Double-Six Beach.

Time and Cost Estimates

  • Surfing Lessons in Kuta (2 hours, $20)
  • Balinese Cooking Class in Ubud (4 hours, $30)
  • Balinese Massage in Ubud (1 hour, $15)
  • Mount Rinjani Hike (2 days, $200)
  • Manta Ray Snorkeling Tour in Nusa Penida (4 hours, $60)
  • Diving at USS Liberty Shipwreck in Amed (2 dives, $100)
  • Shopping at Seminyak Square (2 hours, $50)
  • Total Estimated Costs: $475

Useful Tips

If you have extra time, consider adding a visit to the Tegallalang Rice Terrace or the Ubud Art Market in Bali. If you have less time, consider skipping Gili Trawangan and Mount Rinjani in Lombok.

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