16 days in Bali, Gili Trawangan & Maldives Itinerary

Formerly a sleepy fishing village, the beach resort town of Kuta now represents one of Indonesia's most popular tourist destinations.

On the 26th (Sun), relax and float downstream with a rafting and tubing tour, take in the spiritual surroundings of Santo Fransiskus Xaverius, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Pura Pakendungan, and finally glide through the air with a parasailing or paragliding tour.

For maps, where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Kuta trip itinerary maker app .

Montreal, Canada to Kuta is an approximately 25-hour flight. You can also do a combination of bus and flight; or do a combination of train and flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 13 hours traveling from Montreal to Kuta. Traveling from Montreal in January, expect Kuta to be warmer, temps between 36°C and 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Sun) early enough to travel to Gili Trawangan.

An island holiday in Gili Trawangan offers access to the largest of the three Gili Islands located off the main coast of Lombok.

Visiting Paddle Gili and Sindang Gila Waterfall will get you outdoors. Get a sense of the local culture at Masjid Agung Baiturrahman and Senaru Village. When in Gili Trawangan, make a side trip to see Nature & Wildlife Tours in Senaru, approximately 1h 35 min away. It doesn't end there: glide peacefully along the water with some of the best stand-up paddleboarding in the area and have some family-friendly fun at Gili Golf & Bar.

For maps, reviews, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Gili Trawangan driving holiday planner .

You can ride a ferry from Kuta to Gili Trawangan in 3 hours. Another option is to do a combination of bus and ferry. In January, plan for daily highs up to 36°C, and evening lows to 28°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 30th (Thu) so you can catch the ferry to Nusa Lembongan.

The island of Nusa Lembongan sits amidst swathes of calm, clear waters as well as some of the most notable surfing waves in the region.

Visiting Stand-Up Paddleboarding and Selambung Beach will get you outdoors. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Jungut Batu Beach and Fishing Charters & Tours. It doesn't end there: stroll through Mushroom Beach and cool off at Sunday Beach Waterpark Lembongan.

To find reviews, maps, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our Nusa Lembongan road trip planning site .

You can ride a ferry from Gili Trawangan to Nusa Lembongan in 3 hours. In January, daily temperatures in Nusa Lembongan can reach 36°C, while at night they dip to 28°C. On the 3rd (Mon), you're off toMaafushi Island.

With plenty of things to do, Maafushi Island has a bustling, upbeat atmosphere and a holiday resort vibe.

Visit Bikini Beach and Bikini Beach for some beach relaxation. The adventure continues: see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour and stop by Angolo Souvenir shop.

To find maps, other places to visit, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Maafushi Island online driving holiday planner .

Getting from Nusa Lembongan to Maafushi Island by combination of ferry and flight takes about 13 hours. The time zone changes from Central Indonesia Time (WITA) to Maldives Time (MVT), which is usually a -3 hour difference. Expect a daytime high around 36°C in February, and nighttime lows around 30°C. On the 7th (Fri), you're off tohome.