Top Bali Cultural Tours

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 natural beauty of Ubud on a private tour that covers highlights such as Tegenungan Waterfall, Batuan Temple, and Cretya Ubud, a restaurant complex with unrivaled views of the rice terraces. This private tour promises the undivided attention of your guide and transports you between multiple attractions with ease.

Discover the top attractions in Ubud with ease on this private full-day tour. Enjoy pickup from your Bali hotel and travel by air-conditioned vehicle to top attractions such as Tegalalang Rice Terrace, Tirta Empul Temple, Ubud Traditional Art Market, Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary, Kanto Lampo Waterfall, and more. All-inclusive option available for a hassle-free day.

Easily experience sunrise from Mt. Batur, without having to hike, on this private Jeep tour. Enjoy pickup from your hotel and relax in a comfortable Jeep as your driver navigates to a sunrise spot for sweeping views as the day breaks. Afterwards, enjoy breakfast, visit the lava fields, and soak in natural hot springs.

On this private day trip, explore all around Bali and visit a range of the island’s sightseeing highlights without ever setting foot on a crowded tour bus. Travel around the island with a private driver-guide at the wheel, and visit scenic landmarks like the Twin Lakes and the Jatiluwih Rice Terraces. Also, get gorgeous photos of historic temples and monuments like the Handara Gates and the Ulun Danu Bratan Temple on Lake Beratan.

With no public transport and often choked roads, it pays to have a professional do the driving in Bali. Your driver/guide for this half-day private door-to-door tour is also a keen photographer, who can capture your group in three spectacular locations. You'll visit Taman Ayun Temple, a royal water garden temple, Batu Bolong Temple, with a rock bridge, and Tanah Lot Temple, perched mid-ocean. Upgrade to include entrance tickets.

Bali’s most unforgettable photo spots are scattered across the island. Fill up your socials without the self-drive dramas on this private Instagram tour with a guide who’s also your photographer. Start early to beat the lines at the Gates of Heaven at Lempuyang Temple; savor Tirta Gangga Water Garden and an unspoiled waterfall; and pose in swings and bird’s nests. Your package includes lunch and a tea and coffee tasting.

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.

Short on time but hungry for adventure? Discover the very soul of Bali in just two days with our perfectly curated short trip, designed for travelers who want to experience it all without the stress. Forget the hassle of planning. We’ve crafted the ultimate journey that takes you from the artistic heart of central Bali to the dramatic western and sun-drenched southern coasts. Travel in complete comfort and style in your own private, air-conditioned car, allowing you to relax and soak in the incredible scenery. More than just a driver, your personal English-speaking guide is your local expert, dedicated to making your trip seamless and sharing the stories that bring Bali to life. With every detail taken care of—from all entrance fees to delicious lunches and dinners—all you have to do is create unforgettable memories. This isn't just a tour; it's your perfect Bali escape, made easy.

Bali’s spiritual energies and ancient religion have drawn seekers for centuries. Experience them the authentic way on this private visit to Tirta Empul Temple, where locals seek purification in sacred springs. After discovering the site’s history and architecture, don a traditional sarong and a simple top and join your guide in an ancient act of worship, making offerings, ritually cleansing, and freeing yourself of negative energies.

East Bali is home to some of the island’s most stunning sights—but you need to leave Ubud early to capture photos of Lempuyang Temple’s Gate of Heaven before the mist closes in. Relax in your own private vehicle on this private tour that includes the Gate of Heaven, Tirta Gangga Water Palace, a Mt. Agung viewpoint, and a gourmet lunch with an infinity pool and river views.

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.

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.

Experience the lively markets, majestic temples, and natural wonders of Ubud on this private full-day tour, with round-trip transfers from Ubud and south Bali. You have the chance to customize your day to your own interests, visiting attractions like Tegenungan Waterfall, Elephant Cave, Ubud Monkey Forest, and the wood-carving village of Mas. Upgrade to enjoy a restaurant lunch, or both lunch and a jungle swing.

Ancient Uluwatu Temple and its sunset “kecak” dance comprise one of Bali’s top cultural experiences and draw the crowds to match. Avoid the hassle of navigating Uluwatu’s traffic and lining up for tickets with this private tour. It includes entrance fees, a sarong, and round-trip hotel transfers from Seminyak, Uluwatu, Jimbaran, and Nusa Dua.

Perched on a rock in the Indian Ocean, Tanah Lot Temple offers mesmerizing sunset vistas, and is one of Bali’s seven sea temples. Leave negotiating south Bali’s traffic to your private driver/guide on this afternoon tour that takes in not only Tanah Lot but tranquil Taman Ayun Temple, a royal temple with lush water gardens. Your driver will collect and drop you at your Ubud or south Bali hotel.

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.

Enjoy the freedom to build your own itinerary but none of the dangers of self-driving Bali on this private build-your-own day tour. Meet your driver/guide in your hotel lobby—pickup covers Ubud and the main south Bali hotspots—and plan out a route that suits your interests. That could include temples, rice terraces, waterfalls, coffee plantations, markets, villages, or beaches.

Experience the spiritual side of Balinese culture and traditions with the help of a guide to show you more than just Ubud’s sightseeing highlights. Visit Mengening Temple to cleanse yourself in the holy water and experience a Balinese healing at a shaman’s house. Then venture further afield to visit a coffee plantation, rice terrace, and more—and all in the privacy of your own party.