Friends' Escape to Mount Batur, Gili & Nusa Penida | Bali Trip

Start the day with breakfast and then head out to Tegallalang Rice Terrace, Bali's iconic stepped paddy fields.

Walk the narrow bunds between the terraces for views that look like they're straight out of a postcard.

Next, enjoy the Bali Swing for the group's first adrenaline shot, soaring over the jungle canopy and clicking pictures.

Head to Tegenungan Waterfall, where you can swim into the pool or just photograph the thundering drop from the viewing deck.

Continue to Tirta Empul Temple in the afternoon, a holy water temple where Balinese Hindus come to purify themselves in the spring-fed pools.

If you're comfortable, join the ritual bathing yourself — sarongs are provided at the entrance.

After a full sightseeing day in Ubud, get back to your hotel and relax.

Overnight stay in Ubud.

After an early breakfast, your Bali friends trip gears up for a thrilling day as you gather for the Mount Batur jeep safari.

Climb into a rugged 4x4 jeep built for volcanic terrain, ready for an off-road ride across Mount Batur's rocky slopes.

The jeep bounces over black lava fields, past old craters and hidden viewpoints, with Lake Batur spread out below.

Along the way, your driver pauses at quiet ridges so you can shoot photos against the volcano's dramatic backdrop.

Transfer back in Ubud by afternoon, and relax with a traditional Balinese massage, a proper reset for legs tired from the trail.

You can spend the evening browsing Ubud's night market stalls for sarongs, wooden crafts and silver jewellery with your group.

Overnight stay in Ubud.

Enjoy breakfast at your Ubud stay and check out, ready for the next leg of your Bali friends trip.

Transfer by road and speedboat towards the Gili Islands, off Lombok's coast, crossing turquoise channels where flying fish sometimes break the surface.

Arrive on Gili Trawangan, the liveliest of the three islands and a favourite with the backpacker and friends-group crowd.

Hop onto a cidomo, the local horse-drawn cart, for a short ride to your stay.

Settle in and explore the island, as no cars or motorbikes are allowed here - just bicycles and cidomos.

For evening leisure, you can head to Ombak Sunset Bar for live music, fire shows and cocktails under a fiery Lombok sunset.

Overnight stay in Gili.

Wake up to a slow breakfast with the ocean a few steps from your table.

You can spend today’s day as per your squad’s preferences.

If you want some adventure, you can try snorkelling or scuba diving at Gili's house reef, where sea turtles are spotted on almost every swim out.

Alternatively, you can rent bicycles and do a full loop of the island, passing Sunset Point, the quiet north shore trail and the harbour market stalls.

Along the way, pause at the viewpoint facing Gili Meno and Gili Air across the channel for photos.

As evening sets in, grab a beanbag at a beach bar for live music and fire dancing shows.

Overnight stay in Gili.

After breakfast, check out and board a speedboat connection toward Nusa Penida, southeast of mainland Bali.

The multi-hour transfer includes a transit stop, so carry snacks and water for the journey.

Arrive by evening and check into your cozy stay on this rugged, cliff-lined island by the sea.

Take a short walk around your accommodation area to catch the evening light over the Badung Strait.

Overnight stay in Nusa Penida.

Enjoy a fresh breakfast and gear up for a full day sightseeing across Nusa Penida.

Set off early for Kelingking Beach, whose T-rex-shaped cliff is one of the most photographed views in Bali.

Walk down the steep viewpoint trail for a closer look at the turquoise cove below, and snap your group's new profile picture.

Continue to Angel's Billabong and Broken Beach, natural rock pools and arches carved by the open ocean.

If you're visiting during a low tide, you can also step into Angel's Billabong's natural pool before it fills back up.

Grab a relaxed lunch on your speedboat while getting back to mainland Bali in the afternoon.

On arrival, transfer by road to Kuta, Bali's buzzing beach town known for its nightlife and surf breaks.

Check into your Kuta stay, then you may head out with the group for a walk along Kuta's main strip.

Round off this Bali friends trip with a few rounds of drinks and snacks at a beachfront bar before calling it a night.

Overnight stay in Kuta.

Start with a relaxed breakfast and get ready to enjoy some beach time with your friends.

Head out with your friends to Melasti Beach, known for its limestone cliffs and powder-white sand.

Spend some time swimming or just lounging under a beach umbrella with a fresh coconut in hand.

Later, drive to the iconic Uluwatu Temple, perched dramatically on a cliff above the Indian Ocean, one of Bali's six key spiritual sites.

Walk along the clifftop pathway for sweeping coastal views, admiring the carved stone gateways and keeping an eye out for the resident macaques.

As the sun dips, settle into the cliffside amphitheatre for the Kecak Fire Dance, a hypnotic chant-and-fire performance that depicts the Ramayana.

After the show, head back to your hotel in Kuta with your friends.

Overnight stay in Kuta.

Start the day with a relaxed breakfast and plan your leisure day however you like.

In the morning, you can catch a surf lesson at Kuta Beach, where gentle beginner waves make it ideal for first-timers.

Alternatively, paddle out on a rented board solo if you're already comfortable balancing and catching small swells.

For the afternoon, you may browse international brands at Beachwalk Mall or haggle for sarongs and wood carvings at Kuta Art Market.

As the sun dips, you can head to Potato Head Beach Club or Finns for sundowners and DJ beats right on the sand.

Round off your Bali friend's trip by trying Bali’s local dishes at one of Kuta’s buzzy restaurants nearby.

Overnight stay in Kuta.

Have a leisurely breakfast and finish any last-minute packing or souvenir shopping nearby.

Check out and transfer to Ngurah Rai International Airport for your onward flight home.

Your Bali Trip with Friends concludes here with a lot of fun memories from the islands.