Corals, Countryside and Culture: Discovering Bali and Diving East Sumbawa

Once you've been suitably wowed, begin the trek through Belimbing, passing stunning rice terraces and discovering hidden waterfalls as you go. Along the way, stop to snap postcard-perfect shots of the beautiful scenery or take a dip in the sparkling pools, then round off the tour with a tasty traditional Balinese lunch surrounded by lush green rice fields.

Back at your hotel, the rest of the day is yours for the taking. Unwind after your walk with a treatment at the spa, get stuck into your holiday read and enjoy a delicious dinner at the hotel restaurant before heading to bed, ready for more exploring tomorrow.

Next, your guide will lead you to the nearby Temuku Pupuan organic farm, where you'll learn about organic Balinese farming, wander the crop fields, meet the animals and enjoy a tasty lunch crafted entirely from freshly harvested ingredients.

Round off the day with a visit to the secluded Blahmantung waterfall and nearby Bohara Dharma Giri Buddhist temple, observing Bali's pristine nature and religious traditions at their most authentic.

Once you've dropped your bags, head out to explore the surrounding scenery on an exhilarating electric bike tour. Beginning at the Batukaru Temple, a key pilgrimage site for Hindu worshippers, glide through ancient rice terraces, dense jungle and giant bamboo forests all the way to Jatiluwih Rice Terrace, a UNESCO-listed site known for its traditional subak irrigation system.

Finish off the tour with a tasty Balinese lunch at a local warung (small eatery), then head back to your hotel for a chilled afternoon.

When you touch down, you'll be met and transferred to Kalimaya Dive Resort, where you'll be spending the next six nights. Spend the rest of the afternoon settling in with a walk on the private bay and an ice-cold sundowner - the underwater exploration begins tomorrow.

This morning, gear up and take a boat over to West Komodo, where fantastic visibility allows you to appreciate the colourful corals and dive alongside a whopping 1,000 species of fish.

Fancy something closer to home for your first day? Set off on a guided orientation of the house reef with one of the resort's dive experts, then enjoy unlimited house reef dives all day (and night) long. The reef is a haven for macro critters, so look out for tiny nudibranch, neon frogfish and cute bobtail squid.

Come evening, surface for a spot of supper as the sun sets over the beach.

Located just a 40-minute boat ride from the resort, Gili Banta is famous for its fantastic drift diving. The meeting of the Pacific and Indian Oceans here draws a whirlpool of marine life, from oceanic and reef manta rays and several species of shark to huge schools of tuna, trevally and barracuda. Alongside an expert guide, watch all of this fascinating marine life while drifting in the current or on a pinnacle dive.

Once you've been suitably wowed, return to the resort, refuel at the restaurant and spend the rest of the afternoon paddle boarding, diving the house reef or simply relaxing on the beach.

Located a 45-minute boat ride away, diving around this incredible natural wonder is characterised by a black-sand reef constantly bubbling with volcanic activity. As if that's not jaw-dropping enough, these bubbles support a wonderful array of wacky macro life, including pygmy seahorses, nudibranchs and frogfish.

Although all of the dive sites around Sangeang Volcano are pretty spectacular, a few of our favourites include Lighthouse Reef, home to a vibrant coral reef dotted with neon flame shells, and Lava Flow, full of ancient volcanic flows and cute macro critters.

If you're knackered after the morning's excitement, spend the afternoon relaxing by the pool - if not, head out to explore hiking trails in the local area or take a tour to discover the famous Komodo dragon. Cameras at the ready…

Spend your final day out of the water (ahead of your flight tomorrow), soaking up the sun by the pool, wandering along the sand or playing games of table tennis, badminton and volleyball. Come evening, relax on the beach with a sundowner and toast to a week of fantastic diving in East Sumbawa.

When you touch down, it's another private transfer to Ubud, a one-and-a-half-hour drive away. Arrive and check into Arya Villas, where you'll be spending the next three nights, and spend the rest of the day settling in. Nasi goreng, anyone?

On one evening, we've arranged for you to venture out of the hotel and dive into Ubud's culture and cuisine at the night market. With an expert guide, wander along rows of colourful stands, taking in fragrant aromas and soaking in the sights and sounds of the street vendors. Along the way, stop to try an assortment of traditional dishes, fresh fruit and Balinese desserts at a local warung - what better way to end your Indonesian getaway?

With a connection in the Middle East, the journey should take around 20 hours in total, and you'll touch down in the UK tomorrow morning, ready to regale your friends and family with tales of your Indonesian getaway.