Top Bali Cultural Tours - page 2

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.

Roar through the countryside around Ubud on a quad bike on this adventurous full-day tour. Enjoy an adrenaline-filled morning with a professional instructor and full safety gear, followed by a shower and a buffet lunch. In the afternoon, take pictures with macaques at the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary and learn about Balinese culture at Puseh Batuan temple. Tour includes door-to-door round-trip transport.

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.

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.

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Ubud's temples, rice terraces, and waterfalls are some of Bali's most photogenic. Skip the risk of self-driving and the stress of navigating when you join your private driver for this door-to-door tour of the area's signatures. Meet macaques at Ubud Monkey Forest; see the sacred springs of Tirta Empul Temple; capture photos at Tegenungan Waterfall, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, and a coffee plantation; and admire Batuan Temple.

The popular Indonesian island of Bali is chock full of beautiful landscapes and fun activities. Join a private guide and create a customized itinerary to explore the sights that are of most interest to you and your group. Your tour comes with an English-speaking driver who is at your disposal to take you where you want to go in a spacious, air-conditioned vehicle.

Escape the tourist trail and see the sacred volcano Mount Agung framed between Bali’s “gates of heaven” at Lempuyang Temple, one of Bali’s oldest and most beautiful temples. Along the way, discover the royal water palace of Tirta Gangga and Tenganan Ancient Village, to learn about Bali’s religion and culture.

Balinese spirituality lies at the heart of Ubud’s serene charm. Begin with a scenic drive from Ubud Palace to the sacred springs of Tirta Empul Temple on this enriching cultural experience that would be hard to arrange independently. Dress in traditional ritual attire, learn the story and traditions of this cleansing temple, then use flowers, rice, incense sticks, and the sacred springs themselves to release negative energy and restore inner balance.

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.

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.

Vacation photography can be a major headache, with awkward selfies, time-consuming setups, and partners tired of holding the phone. This private tour, which visits three of Bali’s most photogenic waterfalls, has the solution: Your driver-guide can take gorgeous photos using your phone. For ease, the tour begins and ends at your address in Ubud or the main south Bali hot spots. Upgrade to include entrance 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.

Discover the beauty of the Sidemen village on a trekking tour. Walk through the rice fields and see the daily life of the locals. Admire the beauty of the landscape and the views of Mount Agung.

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.

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.

From waterfalls and jungle swings to temples and craft villages, from coffee plantations to elite restaurants, the Ubud area has tons to offer Bali travelers. Experience it your way, your style—and at the pace that’s right for you—when you book this private custom tour with a local driver-guide who’s happy to clue you in on Balinese culture. Simply select your favorite attractions and enjoy hotel pickup for added convenience.

Explore the area around Ubud from an electric fat-tire bike on this tour along the Sok Wayah rice field path. You and your guide spend time riding around the area’s lush rice paddies, learning about life in Bali as you go. You even get the chance to stop at a traditional house for a snack!

See the less-developed landscape of western Bali on a private, full day tour of temples, rice terraces and villages. Explore the centuries-old architecture of Taman Ayn temple, then visit Ulun Danu temple on the shores of Lake Beratan. Enjoy a classic Balinese lunch at a local restaurant, continue to Jatiluwih village to explore lush, terraced rice paddies then sample Bali’s famous luwet coffee at a nearby plantation. Finish your day with a stunning ocean sunset at Tanah Lot, a traditional temple built atop a seaside rock platform.

Perched on a cliff along Bali’s south coast, Uluwatu Temple is a sacred Hindu temple and a popular destination. Visit during sunset to independently explore the temple at its most atmospheric. Combine the visit with a spectacular Kecak Fire show at the temple, a visit to Padang Padang Beach, and enjoy a beachfront dinner (own expense) at Jimbaran Bay afterwards before returning to your hotel.

The lush, fertile landscapes around Ubud are some of Bali's most magnetic. Experience them with a private driver exclusively for your group on this scenic full-day highlights tour, with lunch and hotel transfers included. You'll visit the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, Tirta Empul Temple with its sacred springs, and Tegenungan Waterfall. Cap it all off with an Insta-perfect session on a giant jungle swing.

While most cooking classes give you the chance to create a few dishes, this experience lets you learn to prepare nine Balinese classics, making it the ultimate choice for food lovers. As well as mastering the basics of Balinese cuisine, you’ll benefit from the insider knowledge of your guide. Opt for the morning tour to include a market visit and shop for ingredients like a local.

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.

Enjoy a fun-packed selection of water sports for the perfect Bali beach break. Soar above the ocean waters while parasailing, then get wet with a Jet Ski ride, enjoy thrills and spills on a donut boat, and try a banana boat too. Private round-trip hotel transfers make it easy to get there and back, and you’ll have access to shower facilities and lockers. Upgrade to add a cooking class.