Hosted trip 01
Bali hosted trip.
Coming soon · not bookable yetNine days around Bali with a small group and a host the whole way: volcano sunsets in Kintamani, rafting near Ubud, Kecak at Uluwatu, Nusa Penida's cliffs, a secret spot and three big nights out. Dates and prices are coming soon.
- Route
- Ubud · Kintamani · Canggu · Uluwatu · Nusa Penida
- Length
- 9 days, 8 nights (draft)
- Group
- Small group, size to be confirmed
- Dates
- To be announced
Hosted trip 01 · Bali
Bali, terraces to tides.
A hosted trip for anyone who wants Bali with good company. Three nights in Ubud for volcanoes, rice fields and the river, then five on the coast for Uluwatu, Nusa Penida, a secret spot and the big nights out.
- Length
- 9 days, 8 nights (draft)
- Stays
- 3 nights Ubud, 5 nights Canggu
- Group
- Small group, size to be confirmed
- Dates
- To be announced
- Price
- To be confirmed
Draft ideas, subject to change
- A sunset jeep on Kintamani's volcano rim
- ATV and white-water rafting near Ubud
- The Kecak fire dance at Uluwatu Temple
- Kelingking, Broken Beach and Crystal Bay on Nusa Penida
- Big nights at Mexicola, Savaya and Finns
Secret spot · Day 8
A place we love that most visitors walk straight past. We keep it quiet until you're there, and we'll always tell you what to bring.
Planned for every hosted traveller: an Unpinned welcome pack with a passport holder, tee, drink bottle and bag tags.
Route sketch
Where the trip goes.
Our draft route around the island.
Field note 01 / Bali 8.34°S 115.09°E
Bali, beyond the checklist.
Most people know Bali's highlights. We like the bits in between: a ricefield walk before the tour buses arrive, a warung lunch that runs long, a swim spot you'd walk straight past if nobody pointed it out. An island most people think they know, with plenty of different turns left in it.
- Good for
- First big trip, groups of friends, surf and swim days
- When to go
- Dry season, roughly April to October
Route sketch
MEL → DPS
- 01Ubud
- 02Kintamani
- 03Canggu
- 04Uluwatu
- 05Nusa Penida
A hosted Bali trip for people who don't want to wait
Most people have a Bali trip in mind and a group chat that never quite commits. Our hosted Bali trip is for everyone who doesn't want to wait for friends to commit: come on your own or bring someone along, travel in a small group, and have someone from Unpinned on the ground from the first dinner to the last swim.
The route is planned and the free time is yours. You get the parts of Bali people come for, plus the bits in between, including a secret spot we keep quiet until you're there.
What the nine days look like
- Day 1, Ubud: land, settle in, wander the local market and meet the group over a welcome dinner.
- Day 2, Kintamani: Monkey Forest, lunch with a volcano view, Ulun Danu Batur Temple, the Batur hot springs and a sunset jeep on the rim.
- Day 3, Ubud: an ATV ride, white-water rafting on the Ayung River, then a free afternoon.
- Day 4, Ubud to Canggu: a coffee plantation, the Tegallalang rice fields and swing, Tirta Empul, then the first big night out at Mexicola.
- Day 5, Nusa Dua: water sports at Tanjung Benoa, Nusa Dua and Water Blow, then sunset dinner at White Rock on Melasti Beach.
- Day 6, Uluwatu: a slow morning, GWK, the Kecak fire dance at Uluwatu Temple at sunset, then Savaya.
- Day 7, Nusa Penida: fast boat across for Kelingking, Broken Beach, Angel's Billabong and Crystal Bay.
- Day 8, Canggu: a secret spot, Tanah Lot at sunset and a farewell night at Finns.
- Day 9: breakfast, swap photos and head for the airport.
This is a draft itinerary and may change before dates are announced.
Who it's for
- Anyone planning a first big trip who'd rather not plan it alone
- Solo travellers who want company without a big tour bus
- Friends who want someone else to sort the route
- Anyone who wants volcanoes, temples, adventure and big nights out in one trip
What we're still confirming
- Departure dates
- Price, and exactly what it includes
- Group size
- Where we stay
- Booking and refund terms
We'll only open bookings once every part is confirmed. Join the club to hear first.
Before you go
The dry season, roughly April to October, is the most popular time to visit Bali. Cover your shoulders and knees at temples, where a sarong is usually expected. Check the latest entry requirements and Bali's tourist levy on Smartraveller before you fly.
Planning your own route? Read our 7-day Bali itinerary and our guide to the best beaches in Bali.
Questions
Bali trip questions.
The things people ask first, answered straight.
Can I book the Bali trip yet?
Not yet. Dates, prices and inclusions go up only once they're confirmed. Join the club and you'll hear first.
Can I come on my own?
Yes. Hosted trips are for everyone who doesn't want to wait for friends to commit. Come on your own or bring someone along.
How long is the Bali trip?
Our draft route runs 9 days and 8 nights: three nights in Ubud, then five in Canggu with day trips to Uluwatu and Nusa Penida. The final length will be confirmed with the dates.
What's the secret spot?
A place we love that most visitors walk straight past. We keep it quiet until you're there, but we'll always tell you what to bring.
When is the best time to visit Bali?
The dry season, roughly April to October, is the most popular time to go. Trip dates will be announced once they're confirmed.
Can you arrange a private Bali trip instead?
Yes. Send us a trip sketch and we'll come back with three fully arranged trip options for your group, from 3-star hotels to private villas. Flights aren't included.
Keep exploring
More from Bali.
The Unpinned club
Come for the trip. Stay for the people.
A community of travellers, not a booking list. Free to join; trips are priced separately once confirmed.
What we're building
- Meet before you flyCatch-ups before a trip, so nobody arrives at the airport a stranger.
- First call on departuresClub members hear about new dates and prices first.
- Stay close afterPhoto swaps, reunion dinners and the next trip idea, planned together.
- Shape what's nextTell us where you want to go, and help decide the routes we plan next.