Bali, Lombok & the Nusa Islands: Ubud, Uluwatu, Rinjani Complete Guide 2026
Browse more guides: Indonesia travel | Asia destinations Bali, Lombok and the Nusa Islands: My Complete 2026 Guide to Ubud, Uluwatu, Rinjani and the Reef Triangle TL;DR I treat this stretch of Indonesia, from south Bali across the Lombok Strait, as one connected region. Bali holds the cultural anchors: Ubud for rice fields and temples, Uluwatu for cliffs and surf, Sidemen and Mt Batur for volcanic interiors. Nusa Penida delivers the most photographed cliffs in southeast Asia, including the 200 metre descent at Kelingking. Lombok runs slower with Mt Rinjani at 3,726 metres, Kuta Lombok surf, and the pink sand of Tangsi. The three Gili Islands ban motor vehicles. Since 14 February 2024 a one time levy of IDR 150,000 applies on entry to Bali via the LoveBali app. The eVOA costs USD 35 for thirty days, extendable once. I plan ten days minimum. Dry season runs April to October. Rinjani treks need two to three days. I avoid Nyepi week in March unless I want a silent island. Why I Picke...