Top Bali Art & Culture

Travelers interested in an immersive cultural experience in Bali will love attending the Kecak fire dance show at Uluwatu Temple. Skip the lines and enjoy a close-up view of the action at this night-time performance, which includes fire dancing and colorful costumes. The show is carefully timed to coincide with sunset, so you get the best views of the cliffside temple and the Balinese coast.

Be enchanted by a traditional Devdan show during a performance at the Nusa Dua Theatre. Throughout the show, agile acrobats and talented dancers portray the story of two young children witnessing the magic of Indonesian culture. The costumes and colors of the show are sure to immerse you in the cultural tapestry of the Indonesian archipelago. Depending on the ticket, enjoy transfers from select Bali hotels.

The kecak and fire dance performance at Uluwatu Temple is the most popular traditional dance show in Bali, with glorious sunset views during the first performance. Skip the long lines by booking this ticket and tour package, which includes a guided visit to the 11th-century temple and entry for your choice of performance time. Please note transportation is not included.

There’s no better gift to bring home from Bali than your own piece of handmade silver jewelry. Let your creativity run wild and begin to learn the art of silversmithing during this Kuta jewelry-making class with all tools and up to 0.18 ounces (5 grams) of silver included. Should you wish to use more silver or include gemstones in your design, you can buy them on the day.

Legong Dance, often referred to as Legong Kraton, is one of Bali’s most esteemed classical court dances, once performed exclusively within royal palaces. Originating in the 19th century, it embodies the elegance and refinement of Balinese aristocratic culture. Celebrated for its complex choreography, intricate finger movements, and swift, controlled gestures, the dance is traditionally performed by young female dancers dressed in elaborate gold costumes and ornate headdresses, symbolizing royal splendor and grace. Accompanied by the dynamic sounds of a traditional gamelan orchestra, Legong tells a timeless royal story of love, rivalry, and fate. Combining precision, poise, and expressive storytelling, it continues to captivate audiences at cultural venues throughout Bali.

Featuring a beatboxing male voice choir, a fire-dancing monkey warrior, and a clifftop setting with sunset and flaming torches, the Uluwatu “kecak” and fire dance is Bali’s signature cultural experience. Ticket purchase lines can stretch back an hour at busy times, but this package makes it easy: Simply pay online, in advance, in the currency you choose, then pick up the tickets at the meeting point near the amphitheater.

Arriving at Bali’s Ngurah Rai International Airport can be stressful, especially after a long flight, with freelance drivers vying for your attention and high prices charged. Skip the stress and lock in a sensible rate well in advance with this private arrival transfer, including meet and greet service and no hidden extras. This private tour ensures direct transport from the airport to your hotel without stops for other travelers.

If you are looking for the most Instagram-worthy spots in Bali, this tour is for you. On a private trip, you don’t have to worry about holding up the rest of a tour group while you work on capturing the perfect shot. Instead, relax knowing that the tour is completely dedicated to meeting your photography needs while visiting magical sights like Lempuyang Temple, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, and a jungle swing.

Perfect for photographers and Instagrammers, this private door-to-door tour lets you hit five of Ubud’s most beautiful attractions in just a day—with a driver to act as your guide. Pose for photos on a jungle swing; visit Kanto Lampo Waterfall and Tibumana Waterfall; tour Gunung Kawi Sebatu Temple, with its reflecting pools; wander the Tegalalang Rice Terrace; and enjoy a Balinese lunch with a rice field view.

Discover why Ubud is known as Bali’s heartland of culture and arts on this fun tour. You’ll visit many of the most beautiful and interesting cultural and natural sights around Ubud, including waterfalls, the Monkey Forest, Tirta Empul Temple, and the Tegalalang Rice Terraces. You’ll see and do a lot in a single day, and cover more ground than you could if traveling independently.

Ubud is famed for its natural beauty, but the key sights are scattered across the countryside. See them without the stress on this private tour with a driver-guide who’s exceptionally skilled at smartphone photography. Alongside star attractions like Ubud Monkey Forest, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, and Tirta Empul Temple, discover less-visited gems like Ulu Petanu Waterfall and a coffee plantation. Upgrade to include lunch and entrance fees.

Try making silver jewelry from scratch under the guidance of a local Bali silversmith in this small-group workshop near Ubud’s Monkey Forest. Create your very own piece to take home with you as a souvenir that you can treasure forever. Choose from sample designs or come up with your own to make jewelry that’s totally unique.

Central and north Bali's highlands hold some of the island's most beautiful landscapes. Avoid self-drive stress on this private tour with hotel and villa pickup. See the Twin Lakes (Tamblingan and Buyan), Ulun Danu Beratan Temple on Lake Beratan, soak in hot springs, inhale the Jatiluwih rice terraces, capture Tanah Lot sea temple, and pose at Handara Iconic Gate.

Silver jewelry making is an age-old Balinese craft that's vital to the island’s rural economy. On this private tour, try out the art coached by a silversmith at a traditional village workshop. Tour the village to understand the craft's importance; and learn to shape, cut, and finish your design before keeping it as a memento. Prebooking will secure your place for a time that fits your schedule. Upgrade your experience to transport, a cooking class, a sightseeing tour, and more.

Take a day tour around the Ubud area to check out some of Bali's most popular attractions. Stop at Tegalalang Rice Terrace, Tegenungan Waterfall, Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary, an art market where you can shop for souvenirs, Puri Saren Palace (Ubud Palace), and Tirta Empul Temple, known for its natural springs.

Have a great day out in Ubud on this full day out, where you will visit the Monkey Forest, take a jungle swing, walk through the rice terrace, learn about the water temple, and also spend time at the waterfalls. Round trip transfers are included in the price from most places. Note that entrance fees and lunch are extra expenses.

Discover Bali's unique spirituality and visit important temples on this private tour. Start with the iconic Lempuyang Temple on the slope of Mount Lempuyang, which offers stunning views of nearby Mt. Agung. Then it's off to Titra Ganga, known for its beautiful pools and fountains, followed by a trip to the Tukad Cepung Waterfall.

Explore the best of South Bali on this all-inclusive, private tour, where your transport and guide are provided to take the hassle out of your travel. See the sights, like the Water Blow at Nusa Dua, Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park, Pandawa Beach, and much more, riding between spots in a comfortable vehicle. Stay fueled up with an Indonesian lunch, and stay hydrated with provided bottled water.

Ubud is famed for its natural beauty but self-driving Bali is dangerous and stressful. Discover the highlights easily on this private door-to-door tour with a driver-guide whose phone photography skills make you shine. See two of the prettiest waterfalls—tumbling Kanto Lampo and less-visited Ulu Petanu—capture photos on a swing in the rice fields, and visit a coffee plantation and a water temple. Upgrade to include lunch and entrance fees.

Nusa Penida is an island off Bali known for its rainforested hills and clear water—explore it with a guide's help to ensure you don't miss a thing you want to see. This private tour sees you visiting the island’s top attractions, combining treks with relaxing beach activities for the best of both worlds. With boat tickets and a chauffeur prearranged, this tour offers a hassle-free island day trip experience.

Skip the boring car tours and check off Ubud highlights aboard a ’70s-style Volkswagen Safari convertible with this private tour. See the area’s two key natural wonders, Tegenungan Waterfall and Tegalalang Rice Terrace. Then, tour cultural sights including Ubud Palace, Goa Gajah (Elephant Cave), and Monkey Forest, plus shop for souvenirs at Ubud Art Market—all without the hassle of planning.

Avoid rigid timetables, drive-by visits and crowded tour buses with this private, fully customizable day trip around Bali. Whether you’re into sightseeing or hiking or simply relaxing on the beach, build a personalized schedule from a range of potential destinations, from popular stops like Nusa Dua Beach and Mount Batur to hidden gems like Tirta Empul Temple and the Nyaman Gallery. Don’t miss out on a potential highlight just because you don’t know about it, either: get tailored hints and tips from your private driver.

A convenient way to explore Bali, this private tour through Ubud makes your journey easy. Discover the cultural richness of Ubud as you experience highlights including the Holy Spring Temple for ritual purification, Tegalalang Rice Terrace where Balinese farmers cultivate rice, the Monkey Forest home to around 700 Balinese long-tailed macaques, and a hidden waterfall in Ubud.