Blessed with rich cultures, magnificent landscapes and some of the world’s best beaches, this string of tropical islands is as seductive as it is paradisiacal. Lonely Planet is your passport to Bali & Lombok, with amazing travel experiences and the best planning advice.
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Watch colourful passing temple processions, hit the white-sand beaches of the Bukit Peninsula, or look after your body and mind with a massage or yoga class.
Lonely Planet writer Masovaida Morgan explains why she loves Bali & Lombok. "When I first arrived in Bali, my imaginings of a peaceful paradise were thwarted by a more frenetic scene. Instagram has a way of up-selling reality - admittedly, those initial ideas hinged on what I saw while scrolling down my phone screen. I eventually found picture-perfect vistas, but also discovered an interstitial serenity amid the bustle that helped me reconcile Bali's dual identities of tourism-driven hubbub and tranquil utopia. Welcoming dreamers and doers, this land quickens an inherent spirituality within all who visit its shores. Every step (over an offering to the gods) feels like a prayer."
Bali & Lombok Top 10
1. Bali's Processions
2. Bukit Peninsula Beaches
3. Sybaritic Spas
4. Luxe Stays
5. Bali's Dive Sites
6. Ubud
7. Kuta's Never-Ending Night
8. Canggu's Beaches
9. Surfing Bali
10. Kuta Beach
Inside Lonely Planet’s Bali & Lombok Travel Guide:
- Full-colour maps and images throughout
- Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests
- Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots
- Honest review for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss
- Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - Bali, Lombok & Nusa Tenggara Today, History, Local Life & Religion, The Arts, Architecture, Environment
- Free, convenient pull-out city map (included in print version), plus over 51 colour maps
Coverage includes: Kuta & Southwest Beaches, South Bali & the Islands, Ubud Region, East Bali, Central Mountains, North Bali, West Bali, Lombok, Gili Islands, Nusa Tenggara and more
Curator: Virginia Maxwell
Writers: Mark Johanson, Sofia Levin, MaSovaida Morgan
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