Magical Lombok 2025

Greetings, Bali! When you arrive at the airport, our team of seasoned guides will be there to warmly greet you in the arrivals hall. They will then arrange for a private transfer to your hotel in the picturesque Candidasa area, ensuring a comfortable and hassle-free start to your journey.

• Accommodation
  Ramayana Candidasa – 5 Star
• Included Activities
  Group Dinner

Begin your day with a scrumptious breakfast at the hotel. Afterward, we’ll be there to greet you in the hotel lobby, ready to provide you with a comfortable Shared InterCity (SIC) transfer via a speed boat. This transfer will whisk you away to Padang Bai harbor, where you’ll board a fast boat for a picturesque journey to the island of Lombok, known for its stunning landscapes, pristine beaches, and vibrant culture.

Once you arrive at Lombok’s harbor, our team will be at your service to ensure a seamless transfer to your hotel in the enchanting Kuta, Lombok. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to explore the island’s natural beauty, from its breathtaking beaches to its lush green hills, making your Lombok experience truly unforgettable.

• Accommodation
  Novotel Lombok – 4 Star
• Meals Included
  Breakfast

Embark on an unforgettable full-day adventure, beginning with a visit to Tanjung Luar harbor, where you’ll board traditional motorized outriggers bound for the enchanting Pink Beach 1 and Pink Beach 2. These stunning beaches are renowned for their uniquely pink-hued sands, creating a mesmerizing natural spectacle.

Our first stop takes you to Pink Beach 2, also known as Segui Beach, a pristine and less-crowded gem among the pink beaches in this region of Lombok. Dive into the crystal-clear waters of Gili Petelu, a snorkeler’s paradise, and discover the vibrant underwater world.

Lunchtime arrives at Pink Beach 1, or Tangsi Beach, where you’ll savor a delicious BBQ seafood feast prepared by local fishermen, adding an authentic touch to your dining experience. Then, venture to Pulau Pasir, an ephemeral sandbar that emerges during low tide, offering a unique and picturesque setting for exploration.

This comprehensive tour promises a day filled with natural wonders, adventure, and culinary delights.

• Accommodation
  Novotel Lombok – 4 Star
• Meals Included
  Breakfast, Lunch
• Included Activities
  Sightseeing of Pulau Pasir

Embark on a picturesque journey to Tetebatu, nestled in the hills, where you’ll explore the charming villages of Tete Batu and Loyok. As you venture deeper, a gentle trekking experience unfolds, leading you through lush forests inhabited by Black Monkeys (Pitu), towering Mahogany Trees, and fragrant clove and vanilla plantations. Along the way, you’ll be treated to breathtaking vistas of Lombok’s finest rice terraces.

Before reaching Senggigi, our journey takes a cultural pause at the Lingsar Temple. This unique temple serves as a symbol of harmony and unity, as both Muslim and Hindu communities come together for prayers and worship. It’s a remarkable place that will leave a lasting impression on you.

After a day of exploration, you’ll find comfortable accommodation in the scenic Senggigi area, offering a perfect retreat to relax and recharge for more adventures ahead.

• Accommodation
  Aruna Senggigi – 4 Star
• Meals Included
  Breakfast
• Included Activities
  Lingsar Temple Visit
  Sightseeing of Tete Batu and Loyok

Begin your day with a delightful breakfast at your hotel,

Afterward, enjoy a convenient transfer from Senggigi to Teluk Kode Harbor, where you’ll board a fast boat bound for the captivating Gili Trawangan. Your transfer will even include a Cidomo ride, a traditional local mode of transportation on Gili Trawangan.

Settle into your comfortable accommodation in the vibrant Gili Trawangan area, where you’ll have the perfect base to explore the island’s beauty and vibrant atmosphere.

• Accommodation
  Jambuluwuk Gili Trawangan – 4 Star
• Meals Included
  Breakfast

Embrace a day of pure relaxation and leisure with absolutely no set plans or activities on your agenda. Your accommodation in the heart of Gili Trawangan offers you the ideal home base for crafting your own island adventure.

Gili Trawangan is a tropical haven brimming with enticing possibilities for every traveler. Spend your morning or afternoon lazing on the pristine beaches that surround the island. Let the gentle waves kiss your toes as you soak up the sun. Snorkeling and scuba diving are fantastic ways to witness vibrant coral reefs and a diverse array of marine life.

For the adventure seekers, engage in water sports like paddleboarding, kayaking, or jet skiing. The island’s warm, turquoise waters provide the perfect playground. As the sun sets, Gili Trawangan comes alive with a vibrant nightlife scene. Enjoy beachfront bars, live music, and fire-dancing performances under the starry skies.

• Accommodation
  Jambuluwuk Gili Trawangan – 4 Star
• Meals Included
  Breakfast

Begin your day with a delicious breakfast at your hotel,

Afterward, enjoy a seamless transfer from the picturesque Gili Trawangan back to Bali via a fast boat. Your transfer includes a Cidomo ride, a traditional local mode of transportation in Gili Trawangan.

Upon your arrival in Bali, you’ll experience a convenient and direct transfer from Serangan Harbor to your hotel in the Sanur area. This transfer is provided by a speed boat and is shared, ensuring a hassle-free journey.

Relax and unwind in the comfort of your accommodation in the beautiful Sanur area, making the most of your last night in Bali.

• Accommodation
  Artotel Sanur – 5 Star
• Meals Included
  Breakfast

Start your final day of this unforgettable tour with a delicious breakfast at your leisure. Then, get ready to bid farewell to the stunning landscapes and rich culture of Bali. Our friendly guide will be there to ensure your seamless transfer to Bali Airport, ensuring that your journey concludes on a smooth and hassle-free note.

As you leave, carry with you the cherished memories and experiences from your Bali adventure. Until we meet again for your next incredible journey!

• Meals Included
  Breakfast

Welcome to Turkey! At the Istanbul airport terminal keep your eyes peeled for the Travel Talk sign for your transfer to the hotel. Meet in the hotel lobby at 7:00pm for an informal meeting with your group and guide. Until then, you can start to explore Istanbul like climbing to the top of the Galata Tower for epic views or splash some cash at the Grand Bazaar. After the meeting, join in an optional group dinner at a local restaurant to get to know your new travel mates.

• Accommodation
  Ottoman Legacy Hotel – 5 Star
• Included Activities
  Group Dinner

After breakfast, we begin to explore the magical old town of Istanbul. Stroll through the historical heart of the old city, making stops along the way to the Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, majestic Topkapi Palace and the Hagia Sophia. In the afternoon take an optional cruise down the Bosphorus river and see the epic skyline.

• Accommodation
  Ottoman Legacy Hotel – 5 Star
• Meals Included
  Breakfast
• Included Activities
  Sightseeing of Blue Mosque
  Sightseeing of Hagia Sophia
  Sightseeing of Topkapi Palace Museum
• Optional Activities
  Bosphorus Boat Cruise – EUR 10
• Entrance Fees
  Blue Mosque – Free
  Hagia Sophia – Free
  Topkapi Palace Museum – 750 TL

Today we sit back and relax in the coach. Watch the amazing Turkish scenery unfold before us and see small towns and villages as we pass on by. We will drive through the capital city of Ankara before we reach Cappadocia. In the afternoon, we will visit Derinkuyu Underground City, a city complete with a church, wells, food stores, and even stables which is all located 60m under the ground. End the day with an optional traditional Hamman (Turkish bath).

• Accommodation
  Avrasya Hotel – 4 Star
• Meals Included
  Breakfast, Dinner
• Included Activities
  Sightseeing of Derinkuyu Underground City
• Optional Activities
  Turkish Bath Experience – 30 EUR
• Entrance Fees
  Derinkuyu Underground City – 300 TL

Rise and shine, it will be an early start for our optional sunrise hot air balloon ride over the stunning landscapes and fairy chimneys of Cappadocia. Or if preferred enjoy a leisurely start to the morning before we all fill up on breakfast. We will explore the UNESCO World Heritage listed Göreme, and tick off bucket list sights along the way including Göreme Musuem, Pigeon Valley, Uchisar and Cavusin. Tonight, get your dancing shoes on for our optional Turkish Night.

• Accommodation
  Avrasya Hotel – 4 Star
• Meals Included
  Breakfast, Dinner
• Included Activities
  Goreme Open Air Museum Visit
  Sightseeing of Cavusin
  Sightseeing of Pigeon Valley
  Sightseeing of Uchisar
• Optional Activities
  Turkish Night Show – 35 EUR
  Hot Air Balooning – 290 EUR
• Entrance Fees
  Goreme Open Air Museum – 480 TL

It’s time to hit the road to Konya, home of the famous whirling dervishes – members of the Sufism order. Along the way we will stop at Ihlara Valley, a unique honeycombed canyon with rock-cut underground dwellings and churches from the Byzantine period. You can relax and replay cherished moments of discovery at our overnight stay in Konya.

• Accommodation
  Dedeman Hotel – 5 Star
• Meals Included
  Breakfast, Dinner
• Included Activities
  Sightseeing of Ihlara Valley

Meet the diverse Turkish culture and its various facades today. Starting with an 8-century-old center of education and architectural beauty, Karatay Madrasa, continue to the Museum and Mausoleum of Mevlana, also globally known as Rumi. Explore the ideas and works of the famous scholar, poet and theologist of the 13^th century, whose teachings of understanding and acceptance have lived on to this day. From cultural to natural wonders, we travel towards to the Cotton Castle of Turkey, Pamukkale. Your seat for dinner is already reserved at the hotel restaurant.

• Accommodation
  Hierapark Hotel – 4 Star
• Meals Included
  Breakfast, Dinner
• Included Activities
  Sightseeing of Karatay Madrasa
  Mevlana Museum Visit

Get your cameras ready, as it is time to visit Pamukkale, or ‘cotton castle’ in Turkish. Pamukkale is a natural site that contains hot springs and travertine, giving the appearance of terraces made by carbonate minerals left by the flowing water. The ancient city of Hierapolis was built on top of the white castle and people have bathed in its pools for thousands of years. Our next stop is the spectacular, well preserved ancient city of Ephesus. Ephesus was cited in the book of Revelations, and historians believe the Gospel of John was written here. Famed for the Temple of Artemis which was completed around 550 BC and is one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. We will sleep overnight in the seaside town of Kusadasi.

• Accommodation
  Ramada Hotel & Suites by Wyndham – 4 Star
• Meals Included
  Breakfast, Dinner
• Included Activities
  Sightseeing of Pamukkale White Terraces
  Sightseeing of Ephesus Ancient City
• Entrance Fees
  Pamukkale White Terraces – 700 TL
  Ephesus Ancient City – 700 TL

After breakfast we continue to Pergamum, and the ruins of the Asklepion, an ancient healing centre. We will then depart for ancient city of Troy. You may of heard of Troy from Greek mythology or maybe just watched the Brad Pitt movie, but now you will visit the ruins and archaeological site of the city of Troy, and of course the famous wooden horse. We will stay overnight in Canakkale. You will have the evening to relax and discover the town

• Accommodation
  Kolin Hotel – 5 Star
• Meals Included
  Breakfast, Dinner
• Included Activities
  Sightseeing of Asklepion Ancient City
  Sightseeing of Troy Ancient City
• Entrance Fees
  Asklepion Ancient City – 300 TL
  Troy Ancient City – 330 TL

Today we depart for the shores of Gallipoli. A place of important significance for Aussies and Kiwis, we will visit the beach and cemeteries at ANZAC Cove, before paying our respects at memorial sites Chunuk Bair and Lone Pine. In the afternoon, we will drive back to where our adventure began, Istanbul.

• Accommodation
  Legacy Ottoman Hotel – 5 Star
• Meals Included
  Breakfast
• Included Activities
  Sightseeing of Anzac Cove
  Sightseeing of Beach Cemetery
  Sightseeing of Lone Pine
  Sightseeing of Chunuk Bair
  Sightseeing of War Trenches

Our trip will end in Istanbul after we say goodbye to our new friends over breakfast and check-out of the hotel by 11:00am.

• Meals Included
  Breakfast