GILI PARADISE ISLANDS WEEKEND TRIP

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WEEKEND OVERVIEW The following are included within this fee:

- Transport to and from the Fancy doing something a little different at the accommodation and harbour weekend? Our organised weekend trip to these - Return speedboat crossing paradise islands are the perfect chance for you to - Accommodation explore, relax and get up close to the marine life - Breakfast in the area. START DATES Surrounded by crystal clear waters, abundant with coral reefs and spectacular marine life, Gili T We will be running the Gili Paradise Islands is just one hour by speedboat from . Tranquil weekend trip on the following dates: white sandy beaches await your arrival, giving you time to relax and soak up the sunshine. 8th January 2021 – 10th January 2021 12th February 2021 – 14th February 2021 The tiny island of Gili Trawangan is renowned for 12th March 2021 – 14th March 2021 being untouched by modern distractions. With no 9th April 2021 – 11th April 2021 cars or motorbikes on the island, it can be walked 7th May 2021 – 9th May 2021 in its entirety in around 2 hours. But if you don’t 11th June 2021 – 13th June 2021 fancy walking, why not rent a bike or call for a 9th July 2021 – 11th July 2021 local horse and cart. 13th August 2021 – 15th August 2021 10th September 2021 – 12th September 2021 However, superb natural beauty isn’t all the 8th October 2021 – 10th October 2021 island has to offer; chic accommodation and a 12th November 2021 – 14th November 2021 variety of restaurants with fresh foods are poised 10th December 2021 – 12th December 2021 to take your fancy. Then as darkness falls, Gili Trawangan’s vibrant nightlife comes alive, giving 7th January 2022 – 9th January 2022 you every chance to chill out and party or visit the 11th February 2022 – 13th February 2022 tropical beach cinema. 11th March 2022 – 13th March 2022 8th April 2022 – 10th April 2022 It’s amazing how much you can squeeze into 3 13th May 2022 – 15th May 2022 days here. The waters are some of the best in 10th June 2022 – 12th June 2022 for swimming, snorkelling and scuba 8th July 2022 – 10th July 2022 diving! With dive sites like Shark where you 12th August 2022 – 14th August 2022 are able to get up close to all kinds of marine life 9th September 2022 – 11th September 2022 including graceful green turtles – an out of this 7th October 2022 – 9th October 2022 world experience. 11th November 2022 – 13th November 2022 9th December 2022 – 11th December 2022 You can make this trip whatever you want it to be. Each weekend trip leaves on a Friday morning We can add additional weekend trips if there is and returns on the Sunday evening, costing just enough interest from volunteers. There is a £149 per person. minimum of 4 participants.

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BOOKING YOUR PLACE DAY 2 – SNORKELLING, BIKE RIDES AND SUNSETS You can simply add this weekend trip when applying for any of our programmes in Bali under As already mentioned, the whole weekend is for ‘Optional Extras’. you to decide what you want to do. There are many activities to suit both the more If you’ve already signed up for one of our adventurous volunteer or if you are just looking volunteer programmes in Bali and would like to to relax and unwind. add this weekend trip then please email us – [email protected]. Gili T is the perfect opportunity to spend your days lazing on the beach. Top up your tan as you Places on our weekend trips are non-refundable sunbathe on the white sandy beaches with the and non-transferable between volunteers. waves crashing down on your feet. When you’re feeling a bit peckish, you can take a gentle stroll ITINERARY along the many restaurants on the beach and DAY 1 – TIME TO HEAD TO PARADISE choose from all of the different menus on offer.

After breakfast, the minibus will come to collect As the sun starts to set, you can grab yourself an you around 9am to take you to the coastal town ice cream or drink and then head down to the of . The boat generally leaves at 10am, but beach side cinema – the most scenic place in the this can change depending on the time of year world to watch a film if you ask us! and the weather. Don’t worry though. If you are after a more fun The speedboat journey takes around 1 hour and packed weekend then you won’t be 15 minutes and those that are feeling brave can disappointed. sit upstairs on the outside platform – you may get a little wet! There will be plenty of time to have a Head off on one of the boats on offer for an little sing-a-long and dance up there too, with amazing snorkelling trip. Stopping at several party music being played. points around the 3 islands, you are bound to see sea turtles, colourful fish, corals and Once you arrive onto Gili T (just after 11am), a monuments / ruins! local co-ordinator from the hotel will be there to greet you and guide you along the short walk to After a fun morning at sea, you can head back the accommodation. on land and rent a bike. There is no better or more convenient way to travel the whole island The rest of the day and weekend is for you and than by bike. We recommend cycling to the east your group to do as you please. If there is one coast to the famous Gili swings to watch the thing we are sure of, it’s that this weekend will most amazing sunset over the glistening sea. offer everything you need and more! We have made several recommendations below, under For the surfer in you, the Gili’s offer some great day 2. wave riding, with reef breaks available. You can also swim the shallow waters around the coast, with an occasional sighting of sea turtles roaming around.

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Do something different for lunch and learn to MEALS cook some mouth-watering Indonesian cuisines with a cooking class on the beach. Breakfast is included within the programme fee and is served each morning at the hotel. There Trek off the beaten track and hike up treasure are plenty of options when it comes to lunch hill. On the way to the top you will come across a and dinner, with many restaurants to choose mysterious shrine, crumbling remnants of a WWII from – including western and local dishes. gun bunker and other great finds. Upon reaching the top you will have the most amazing birds eye Although things are slightly more expensive view of the surrounding waters and islands, here than Bali, they are still considerably less including an incredible view of the outline of than home! located on . TRANSPORT As the sun sets, it’s time to party! The island is lined with many beach bars, offering music and All transport is arranged for the weekend and fun activities well into the night. Have a go at will consist of minibuses / cars and boats. beer pong, with a bar totally dedicated to this new competitive sport! Keep your eye out for If you want to take part on this amazing trip some fire dancers and fireworks along the beach and the dates fall on your last weekend in Bali too. then you can still take part! Please arrange your return flight from Bali for Monday to DAY 3 – TRANSFER TO BALI ensure you have sufficient time to get to the airport. The accommodation on your last night After a busy two days, you still have a couple of is not included but we can recommend several hours left this morning. The boat leaves for Bali hotels either close to our accommodation or to around 12pm (the hotel staff will confirm the the airport. exact time), so there is still some time to go swimming or exploring.

You should expect to arrive back in Tianyar in the late afternoon. ACCOMMODATION

You will be staying in a guesthouse on Friday and Saturday night that is just a stone’s throw away from the beach. It will be basic, but clean and comfortable and perfect for getting a good night’s rest. You’ll have all of the amenities you need such as western bathrooms and Wi-Fi – although this may be intermittent.

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