NEW YEAR IN BALI
SEMINYAK ➪ GILI T ➪ UBUD
From ₹ 52,000
This trip brings you the best of Bali, from stunning white beaches to epic party spots
Duration
9 days
Dates
28 Dec-5 Jan
Group Size
25 people avg.
Meals
8 Breakfasts,
2 Lunches
1 Dinner
Accommodation
3&4 Star Hotels
Team
Trip leader & Local Guides
Group Trip for 18-35 Year Olds
Join solo or get a friend along
About this trip
Visit Bali’s best beaches & clubs, hike up an active volcano & watch the pink sunset as we explore Bali’s most beautiful islands in comfort, class & style. From scuba diving to surf lessons, immerse yourself in bucket list adventures you won't find elsewhere. Oh, and did we mention you’ll be doing all this with a knowledgeable group leader and an instant crew of like-minded people? The trip of a lifetime just got even better…
Highlights
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Scuba Diving
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Gili Islands
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Surfing
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Tanah Lot Temple
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Monkey Forest
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Bali Swings
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Balinese Massage
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Volcano Hike
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Pub Crawls
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Rice Terraces
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Goa Gajah
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Indonesian Food
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Snorkelling
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Tegunungan Waterfalls
Itinerary
Fly in to Bali on Day 1
Seminyak
2 nights stay
Day 1: Arrival & Meet Your Crew
Ready to embrace the new & exotic? To discover what they say is paradise? Well this is the place to do it - welcome to Bali.
Fly into Denpasar Airport, we’ll meet you there and take you to our hotel in Seminyak. Later, join forces with the rest of the group and head to a nearby beach in the evening. Fetch yourself a daiquiri and watch as the sky turns into a million different shades of pink and orange. This is gonna’ be good.
Meals:
+ Dinner
Included Today:
+ Orientation & Meetup
Day 2: Surfing, Temple & Nighlife
Wake up you’re in paradise, no really you are. This morning, you can opt for a guided surfing session at a nearby beach before we head off to the famous Uluwatu cliff temple to learn about traditional Balinese culture. Later, we’ll stop by one of the most Instagrammable cafe on our way back to the hotel.
Tonight, gather your squad head out to La Favela to indulge in Seminyak nightlife one more time!
Meals:
+ Breakfast
Included Today:
+ Uluwatu temple tour
+ Kecak Dance Show
Transfer by ferry on day 3
Gili Trawangan
3 nights stay
Day 3: Gili Overwater Swings
Wave goodbye to Bali as we speedboat our way to Gili Trawangan. An island that might be small in size, but that’s big in ‘Holy sh*t, this is amazing’. Check in to your hotel and begin to explore this tiny paradise on foot. Hopping from one shore to the next before capturing a sunset snap on those dreamy overwater swings you always see on Instagram.
Then: the rest is up to you. Relax & unwind with a massage. Hunt down Pituq cafe for a refreshing fresh-fruit smoothie. Or smoke a Shisha at the beachfront bar - you won’t have to venture far.
Meals:
+ Breakfast
Day 4: Scuba Dive & Party
Today, you’ve got 24 hours to do what you want! Suggestions? Opt for scuba diving to get enchanted with the underwater world. Rent a paddleboard and hit the beach. Cafe-hop your way around the island. Or treat yourself to a massage.
In the evening, put on your dancing shoes and get ready to party. Open-air clubs, Beer pong, live music, Gili sure as hell knows how to throw a crazy one.
Meals:
+ Breakfast
+ Lunch
Optional Addons:
+ Scuba Dive ~ ₹5000
Day 5: Island Hopping & Snorkelling
Today, channel your inner Little Mermaid as we head out on a snorkelling boat trip. We’ll check out the other islands of the Gili family: Gili Meno (aka tropical paradise) and Gili Air (hippy vibes) and uncover the best snorkelling spots around the islands. You’ll see stunning coral, beautiful fish, turtles and maybe even a shark or two. Don’t worry though, these reef sharks love to cuddle.
Head out this evening to enjoy the stunning sunset and an ice-cold cocktail at some of the best beach bars on the island. Unless you were eaten by a cuddly shark earlier. Then no cocktails for you.
Meals:
+ Breakfast
Included Today:
+ Island Hopping Tour
+ Snorkeling
Transfer by ferry on day 6
Ubud
3 nights stay
Day 6: Monkey Forest & Ubud Market
Post breakfast, we bid adieu to tropical Gili and make our way to lusciously green Ubud. Ubud doesn’t need much of an introduction; it's full of famed terraced rice paddies, temples, shrines and, of course, monkeys. This afternoon is totally up to you. Shop around the bustling art markets. Get a selfie with those monkeys at Sacred Monkey Forest. Or relax by the pool back at the hotel.
For dinner tonight, we'll head out to one of Bali’s coolest live music destinations where they’ll play hits such as ‘Going Back to Bali’.
Meals:
+ Breakfast
Day 7: Volcano Hike & Massage
Today, you have an option to do a once-in-a-lifetime active volcano trek. Starting at 2 a.m, we’ll hike under the moonlight and reach the summit just as the sun peaks over the horizon. Marvel at the breathtaking views while we provide you a light snack prepared on volcanic steam.
To relax those strained muscles from the hike, we have a Balinese massage session scheduled for you today. Rest of the day is 100% up to you. Do your own thing or take up a few suggestions we have lined up for you.
Meals:
+ Breakfast
Included Today:
+ Balinese Massage Session
Optional Addons:
+ Volcano Hike with Local Guide ~ ₹2000
Day 8: Waterfall Temple & Rice Terraces
Today, we delve deeper into this culturally rich gem-of-a-place. We’ll start with a visit to iconic rice terraces then we’ll visit the Holy spring water temple, before we move on to our final destination - Tegenungan Waterfall. Take a dip in the freshwater pool and sip on some Poop Coffee at a cafe overlooking the falls.
Meals:
+ Breakfast
Included Today:
+ Tegalalang Rice Terraces
+ Tegenungan Waterfall
+ Tirta Empul Temple
Day 9: Goodbye Bali
After breakfast, it's time for goodbyes. Bali, it's been emotional, we're sad to say goodbye - but we'll never forget your beauty, your charm, and your ridiculously delicious food.
Meals:
+ Breakfast
Fly out of Bali on day 9
Inclusions
Accommodation
3 & 4 star quality hotels on twin sharing basis (sharing with person of same gender for solo travellers).
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Meals
10 meals - 8 breakfasts, 1 lunch & 1 dinner
Transportation
All intercity and local transportation as per Itinerary, including airport pickup & drop off.
Activities
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Uluwatu Temple tour
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Kecak dance Show
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Gili Islands Hopping Tour
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Snorkeling
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Tirta Empul Temple
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Tegunugan Waterfall
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Tegalalang Rice Terraces
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Balinese Massage
All activities are beginner-friendly and can be done by non-swimmers. Gear, equipment & professional guidance will be provided.
Local taxes & fees
Entry fees for included places and local taxes are all included. No hidden charges.
Trip leader
Trip leader & local guides who are smart, fun & experienced. Top suggestions and support you need along the way.
Support & Travel dossier
Pre to Post trip assistance from our experts on travel related matters like forex & visa. Plus, our curated travel dossier with all the info you need for this trip.
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Dates & Prices
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Price (pp)
*G.S.T & T.C.S 5% extra
Book by paying ₹15000 only!
And the balance amount can be paid until 35 days before departure
Cancellation policy
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The booking deposit of 15000 is non-refundable
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Balance amount is refundable:
- 100% if canceled upto 30 before the trip start date
- No refund if canceled in less than 30 days of trip date
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Frequently asked questions
How does the booking process works?
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Go through the contents of this page so you know whats included and whats not
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Clear any queries you may have have with our team by Call, WhatApp or Email
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Click on the Book button & fill out the booking form.
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Receive payment details & process the payment.
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We'll send you the confirmation & help you with your flight bookings & visa
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You will also be added to the trip whatsapp group 1-2 weeks before the trip date.
Who can join this trip?
Anyone aged between 18-35 can join this trip. You can join solo, with a friend/partner or in a group. No matter your preference, our trips allow you to have an unforgettable experience with young travellers just like you.
Which flights are suitable for this trip?
You will be flying in and out of Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) also known as Denpasar Airport. Flights landing in Bali in the morning/noon of day 1 and leaving anytime on day 9 will be suitable for this trip.
What are the Covid regulations? And what documents are required for entry?
All covid related restrictions have been lifted for fully vaccinated travellers. Anyone who is is double vaccinated with Covishield or Covaxin can travel to Bali without quarantine.
Documents Required:
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Passport: with atleast 6 months validity
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Visa: Available on arrival
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Return flight tickets
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Vaccination certificate
You no longer need any kind of covid test to travel :)
What's not included that I should budget for?
There are lot of great things you could spend your money on. But, remember that your trip already includes plenty of things such as breakfast everyday, few lunches & dinners, activities, sightseeing & much more.
You yourself can make the best judgement as per your spending habits, but the necessary expense you'll incur will be on:
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International Flights - ₹45-65k
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Visa ~ ₹2500
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Meals ~ ₹9k
Budget extra for shopping, alcohol & optional activities like scuba you may plan to do.
What do the Metanoia Expeditions team do?
Everything we do is to make travel easier for you. We'll clear all your doubts, help you with your flight bookings or additional nights you may want to book. We'll even send you a dossier with all trip related details, like what to pack and what all things we'll do on the trip.
And once on the trip, our trip leader will be there with the you. Your trip leader is like your talking guidebook - just for you. They plan and execute your daily itinerary, organise your food & free time travel plans and will provide you with top suggestions along the way.
What are the groups like? What is the average Gender ratio & do people come solo or with friends?
On an average, our groups have 60% Girls & 40% Guys and most of the travellers prefer to come solo. Rest tag along with their friends, partners & siblings.