Top Bali Art & Culture

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

North Bali offers some of Bali’s signature landscapes, but it can take hours of driving to reach it from south Bali hot. Leave the navigation to your personal driver-guide—who’s also a skilled phone photographer—on this private tour, with pickup and drop-off at your address. See Ulun Danu Beratan Temple, the Banyumala falls, the twin lakes, and Jatiluwih Rice Terraces, with a stop for pictures at Handara Iconic Gate.

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.

Explore the mountainous area of West Bali on this hassle-free day trip in an air-conditioned van. With your guide, visit the Taman Ayuan Royal temple and see the water temple of Pura Taman Ayun, the Ulundanu temple, Luwak Coffee Plantation, Jatiluwih Rice Terrace, Batukaru temple, and more. This package includes a Balinese lunch.

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.

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.

Experience the magic of Uluwatu Temple on this private tour, complete with breathtaking ocean views, a stunning sunset, and the captivating Balinese Kecak and Fire Dance performances. Your English-speaking driver provides cultural insights as you explore this sacred temple, one of Bali’s spiritual pillars. With hotel transfers, entrance fees, and a sarong included, this hassle-free tour lets you fully immerse yourself in Bali’s rich traditions.

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.

Spend an unforgettable evening enjoying a delicious dinner and an incredible immersive show. Choose your allegiance the moment you arrive, picking between either the Lemurian side, which is connected to people and nature, and the Atlantian side, which is connected to technology and productivity. Watch and interact with the dancers as these two civilizations are caught in an eternal struggle.

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.

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.

Discover Ubud’s natural wonders, UNESCO-listed rice terraces, and sacred temples at your own pace on this private full-day tour. Visit the Ubud Monkey Forest, and trek to the Tegalalang rice terraces, then soar through the trees on a jungle swing and cool off with a swim at Tegenungan Waterfall. Book the transport-only option, or upgrade to include entry fees, or lunch and entry fees.

Experience the majesty of some of Bali’s most beautiful places without worrying about self-drive on this unusual private door-to-door tour. Besides admiring the rice terraces of Jatiluwih Green Land, visit three of Bali’s most striking temples: lakeside Ulun Danu Bratan Temple, the sea temple of Tanah Lot, and Luhur Batukaru Temple, on the slopes of a volcano.

Uluwatu Temple is one of Bali’s holiest temples and the most atmospheric time to visit is in the evening. Watch the sunset from the sea cliffs on this private tour, enjoy a spectacular Kecak fire dance show at Uluwatu, and tuck into a delicious seafood dinner (if option selected) at Jimbaran Beach. Round-trip hotel transfers make it easy to visit from different parts of South Bali.

Many of Ubud’s signature sights are outside the center, making private transportation essential. Pack cultural and natural highlights into just one day on this convenient private tour, with hotel pickup and drop-off from Ubud and much of south Bali. You’ll see Ubud Monkey Forest, Batuan Temple, Tegenungan Waterfall, and Tegalalang Rice Terrace, with time to explore the town center independently, plus a stop at the art village of your choice.