15 day Bali, Gilis & Lombok Itinerary help pls

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Hi guys! We are flying into Bali at the end of October and staying for 15 days. There are so many options of things to see and do in such a short time ! (Note: we have already booked our hotels in padangbai and on gili T, but after that we are open to change and take suggestions on what to do)
We are a couple, both 28 yrs old, we love our beach time as we are from the Canadian prairies so no such thing as too much beach time,
we wouldn't mind seeing some countryside. Would like to seek some nice waterfalls if possible. Don't really enjoy partying, rather a couple of drinks with nice sunsets and we love good seafood.

Day 1: Head to Padangbai from the airport (arrive airport 3pm)
Day 2: Padangbai (blue lagoon and white sand beach possibly)
Day 3: Morning boat to Gili T
Day 4: scuba on gili(completing Padi open water course)
Day 5:scuba on gili ( completing Padi open water course)
Day 6:Chill day on Gili
Day 7:Lombok (or another day on gili ?)
Day 8:Lombok ?
Day 9:Lombok ?
Day 10: Lombok?
Day 11: Morning boat back to Bali?
Day 12: Bali (possibly Ubud)?
Day 13: Bali (possibly Ubud) ?
Day 14: Bali (possibly beach)
Day 15: Bali (possibly beach or Uluwatu?)
Day 16: Fly out of Densapar
As you can see after about day 6 I am super confused about what to do with our time, I've heard good things about Lombok so maybe go there, or stay a couple more days on the Gilis, maybe stay on Gili Air after Gili T ? Skip Lombok all together and head to Bali to allow more time there? Suggestions on must see/do things in Lombok ? in Bali? Is Ubud worth seeing? So many questions, any input and suggestions are appreciated! Also we have never been to that part of the world thus far, what are the crowds and weather like in late October to mid November?

Thanks!

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anonymous
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u can fly afew days perth australia from bali. or melbourne.
there are low cost airlines

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boomer43
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IMO the Southwest Gilis are a much better option than the three Gilis. Trawangan is far beyond its best before date. You will likely have a better time in Padangbai than Gili T. There is also Kuta in the south of Lombok and it has a lot more going for it the GT. If you are surfers you will like Ulu otherwise find somewhere else to go. Lovina? Good luck guys. BTW, get a Lonely Planet Bali and Lombok if you don't already have one....it will save you a lot time and money.

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If you are interested in Balinese Hindu culture which is pretty unique, Ubud is a good base for day trips around to see temples, agrcultural areas, lakes, volcano etc. Do avoid the crowded touristy downtown Ubud.

Lombok is Sasak Islamic culture which is diferent, an dif you are more about beaches Lombok but not as much variety for food and accomodation. If you are doing most of your trip to Indonesia around Lombok and Gilis you don't need to do more beach in Bali...spend more time inland for culture and scenery.

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