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DIVING HOLIDAY IN INDONESIA

10 days on Belongas Bay, Gili Air and Nusa Lembongan

Duration: 10 days/9 nights

Group 6 to 8 divers

Destinations:

Belongas Bay (Lombok), Gili Air (Lombok), Nusa Lembongan (Bali)

Price: 1726 €* per person (double occupancy)

*High season surcharge: 218€; single supplement in low season: 578€; single supplement in high season: 783€

High season: July 1st to September 30th / Christmas till New Year / Chinese New Year / Easter holiday / Nyepi holiday (hindu silent day).

*(Included: Travel Design, travel consultancy, lodging, 12 dives per person and transfers with private driver/guide).

* The name of Julie’s company is “Let’s Feel Free”. Activities are free to be booked by the guests on location. We believe during a trip you have to keep a certain form of freedom. Which means, you don’t have to climb a volcano summit if its pouring rain, but you can decide to have a spa wellness or shopping day instead. The GiliTA team will remain available to book tours on location, or by WhatsApp for advice and ideas. We can also book some activities in
advance on special request.

ITINERARY

TRAVEL SUMMARY

DAY 1-4: BELONGAS BAY (Lombok)

Belongas Bay is on the south-western shore of the idyllic Lombok Island, facing into the Indian Ocean and west of the Kuta area, and the bay is deep and sheltered. With its white sand beaches, Belongas Bay is one of the lesser developed areas of Lombok. You will find there the famous dive sites “The Magnet“and “The Cathedral“.

DAY 4-7: GILI AIR (Lombok)

The Gili islands have something to make every traveler happy. After travelling the world for 6 years, I’ve decided to call this island home. On this eco- island, no motorized vehicles are allowed. The island famous for its rich marine life. Gili is the ideal place for relaxing, snorkeling, scuba diving and beach parties.

DAY 7-10: NUSA LEMBONGAN (Bali)

Nusa Lembongan is a small island of the southeast coast of Bali. Explore the island by foot or scooter, its mangrove, forests, seaweed farms, cliffs and tranquil beaches, experience the natural beauty and the view of the surf breaks. World known for its Manta rays and Mola-molas, do some of the best dives of Bali.

FULL TRAVEL ITINERARY

DAY 1-4: BELONGAS BAY (3 nights)

Belongas Bay is on the south-western shore of the idyllic Lombok Island, facing into the Indian Ocean and west of the Kuta area, and the bay is deep and sheltered. With its white sand beaches, Belongas Bay is one of the lesser developed areas of Lombok. You will find there the famous dive sites “The Magnet“and “The Cathedral“.

TRANSPORT:

Transfer from Lombok airport to Belongas Bay by private car; our driver will wait for you at the airport.

Dive Resort Belongas Bay Lodge The Dive Resort Belongas Bay Lodge is nested in a protected bay, Teluk Sepi and can be reached in 5 minutes per boat. It offers pristine beaches for swimming and relaxing.

ROOM TYPE:

Superior Bungalow

DIVE ZONE:

With 4 PADI 5* dive resorts in Lombok, Dive Zone is a specialist of the Lombok dives. We include in your package 4 dives with Dive Zone in  Belongas Bay. More can be booked on location.

DIVES AT BELONGAS BAY:

Ultimately diving the famous Lombok dive sites “The  Magnet“and “The Cathedral“! Most noteworthy, these pinnacles present themselves pristine and offer an abundance of rare marine life.  Consequently, the seasonable sighting of schooling hammerhead sharks as well as schooling mobula rays is regular. Additionally, the sighting of barracudas, tunas, and other pelagic life is spectacular. Foremost world-class South Lombok diving. For the experienced scuba diver only…

DAY 4-7: GILI AIR (3 nights)

The Gili Islands consist of three islands: Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno and Gili Air. Located between Lombok and Bali, Gili Air is the closest to Lombok.
As soon as you set foot on Gili Air, you’ll feel your body and soul fill up with an extreme sensation of relaxation, you’ll naturally slow down. It’s the magic of Gili Air.

On this eco- island, no motorized vehicles are allowed. You can walk around the island by foot in about one hour and a half, but you can choose to use a bicycle or a Gili taxi (horse and cart). Enjoy the peace and quiet of an island that is free of traffic. Allow yourself to have your spirit lifted and your body and soul nourished.

Transfer from Belongas Bay to Gili Air by private car and private speedboat.

LODGING:

Slow Villas

10 contemporary luxury villas – Balinese conception, built in the middle of a beautiful island, GILI AIR, not far from Bali. Slow is a concept, based on the slow spirit (slow cooking, slow moving, slow stretching), a unique way to get back sense of the essential value of life. Each room offers the same comfort: one or two bedroom villas with terrace, swimming pool, kitchenette and office space, comfortable sunbeds, lovely coconut garden. Particular care to the quality of the beddings, the home stylist Valérie Barkowski has added her touch of originality with a predominant colour selection of orange, grey, red, green, Bordeaux or black. Choose your holiday colour!

© Serge Anton

ROOM TYPE

One bedroom villa with private pool

SLOW SPA:

Designed by the architect Christian Lechien, the spa at Slow Villas adds a wellness appetite to the villa complex, which is essentially designed for you to recharge and fully relax: three massage rooms, a bath for relaxation and a pilates/yoga studio.

The SlowSpa’s architecture is inspired by the round curves of the island, making you think of a bamboo cathedral. The central window adds air and light to the whole ensemble with gentle curves. A peaceful feeling and silence are supporting the architecture that’s built around the natural elements, thus recalling Slow’s philosophy. The treatments: massages, facials, treatments for hands and feet, and therapy through movements, respond to our belief at Slow in relation to wellness. For Slow Spa’s signature treatments, we use products that are natural and alive. Like fresh aloe vera cultivated on-site.

Slow Villas and Spa is the result of a Belgian trio, who joined forces to create a home away from home. Our goal, your happiness!

Want to read more about our Spa treatments? Click here

BLUE MARINE DIVE:

Discover the relaxing underwater life of Gili Air by diving in the blue crystal water with Blue Marine Dive. 4 dives per person are included in your package. Experience the bubbles of happiness! You can book more dives on location.

Watch the Blue Marine Dive video clip:

DIVES ON GILI:

The Diving in Gili is varied and colorful. The reefs are filled with fishes, blue deep colors, where reef sharks will be waiting for you. Gili Air is known for its turtles. You can easily reach to observe 10 turtles in one single diving session!

ACTIVITIES IN THE AREA:

The island has plenty of things to do. It’s surrounded by white sandy beaches, crystal clear blue
water and pristine coral reefs. Gili Air is the ideal place for a private snorkelling trip amongst Gili Air’s turtles, scuba diving amid Gili’s currents, surf Bonkas reef near the harbour, horse riding, wake boarding, fishing, spear fishing, Indonesian cooking classes, SUP (stand up paddle
boarding), SUP Yoga, several types of yoga, acro yoga, yin yoga, hatha yoga, fly high yoga, meditation, cycling, island hopping, magical sunsets, dolphin watching, …

Our team of Gili Travel Agency will help you to book any activities around the Gili’s on location. Every villa has its villa directory filled with ideas and activities that you can do around the Gili’s. I’m looking forward to welcome you in Gili Air.

Read more on Gili Air activities in our brochures:
– Gili Air activities
– Day trips to Lombok
– Gili Air wellness

DAY 7-10: NUSA LEMBONGAN (3 nights)

Nusa Lembongan is a small island of the southeast coast of Bali. Explore the island by foot or scooter, its mangrove, forests, seaweed farms, cliffs and tranquil beaches, experience the natural beauty and the view of the surf breaks. World known for its Manta rays and Mola-molas, do some of the best dives of Bali.

TRANSPORT:

Fast boat from Gili Air to Nusa Lembongan.

LODGING:

Blue Corner Dive Bungalows

The bungalows are located at the dive centre. Oasis bungalows are made in the traditional lumbung style and offer hot water showers and air conditioning. Rooms are serviced daily and offer the convenience of being located on the Dive Resort. Rooms include bath, pool or dive boat towels. You will have access to our fabulous pool, bar and restaurant. A safety deposit box is available at the Blue Corner Office.

ROOM TYPE:

Bungalow

BLUE CORNER DIVE:

Blue Corner Dive is Nusa Lembongan’s first PADI 5 Star IDC Dive Centre (S-22557) and eco resort. They offer all PADI courses from Beginners to Instructor. Some of the best diving in Indonesia is right on their doorstep. 4 dives are included in the package. You can book more on location.

DIVES ON LEMBONGAN:

One of the best spots in the world to see the Mola molas and the manta rays! Sunfish and other large pelagics can be on the local dive sites. Each site boasts healthy coral gardens with lots of macro life for the underwater photographer enthusiast. Unforgettable dives in the courant, along a wall, surrounded by big fish.

Lembongan is almost free of cars. You can explore the island safetly on foot, or on a rented bicycle or motorbike. The island lends itself to discovery at a leisure place with many beautiful natural features hidden away, just waiting for you to find and enjoy, and some excellent restaurants and bars located all over the island and some right on the water edge. And everywhere there are beautiful views. Many watersport activities like snorkeling, surfing, banana boat, also hiking or cycling to discover the mangrove, the forests or the close island Nusa Ceningan.

DAY 10: BACK HOME

Transport to Bali airport by speed boat and private driver.

We remain available by Skype (Juthonnard1) or WhatsApp (+6281999601058) to discuss eventual
changes.

Safe travels!

Julie Thonnard – co- founder at Gili Travel Agency

In addition, we stay available during your trip for emergencies;
AskJulie@GiliTA.com or by phone +62 (0) 819 996 01 058 (WhatsApp) and skype (juthonnard1).