Best of Bali in 3 days.

@Cuscus, thanks a bunch for the quick response and taking time for all the info. As for the first part, I am from a big city in India and have decent bike riding experience (6+ years in Indian traffic, and recently in Philippines). Not saying that something cannot go wrong, but unless Bali roads are an absolute death trap, I'd think I'll be fine. About license, I was going to ask you in the followup question - I have a motorcycle (with gear, no engine size limit) & car license in English (from India). However, I will not be able to get an International Driver's Permit due to logistics reasons (I currently reside outside India). I researched around and found that this could be an issue with the police, but can get away with a small 'fine' in cash. Is it safe to assume that, or do you not recommend?

As for the distance, the first two days itinerary shows 3 hours for ~90 Km each day, per Google Maps. Is that incorrect? And with almost full day on road, do you still believe it is too fast?

Regarding Gili, part reason for picking them is of course the reputation (turquoise waters, sunset, etc). The other reason is the Full Moon Party, which I heard is on Gili Air. Is not the worth the trip?

Well, first of all, the license is a must. If you have an accident your insurance will not cover you without proper full coverage and license. Second, I am sure you can't ask us here if it's ok to do something illegal. You can't expect to pay bribes..sure some people do it and then turn around and complain about corruption but you will be feeding and reinforcing a bad practice. I had a feeling you were from India, but every country has a different type of pattern and roads..I have only been to India once but the roads were much better than the ones in Bali.. Last year a young man died because he was riding on a main road in north Kuta and didn't notice the big metal rods going through the middle of the road with no signs or lights around them....(just another example). If you were only going to be in Kuta and in the middle of traffic I wouldn't say this..but on winding mountain roads it can be another thing..

Too fast...I am not referring to the speed of the motorbike..I am referring to getting anything out of your trip other than just speeding from place to place..google maps btw is always quite optimistic about travel times. Waze is popular here and perhaps a better indication.

About Gilis..again..travel time..you lose better part of a day each way, and yet sunsets and parties happen in parts of Bali as well.. November December is the peak of the rainy season and you would be better flying than taking the boat..too risky in bad ocean conditions over open ocean.

@cuscus: Certainly I didn't mean to say that, regarding bribery - just more of an enquiry. Anyways, thanks a bunch for all the points & suggestions; definitely very useful. Considering about renting a car/driver now, to get around Bali.

About Gili, I forgot to mention that I am actually traveling in a couple of weeks (early Sept). I used this post because I'm planning a similar itinerary :)

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