Top Bali 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Head deep into Bali’s lush interior and delve into the historical and natural highlights of Ubud on this half-day private tour. You’ll visit a beautiful waterfall, swing by a 9th-century Hindu temple, and finish at the Tegalalang Rice Terrace, where you can marvel at panoramic views and enjoy lunch (at own cost).

Bali is full of photogenic spots, perfect for posts and reels. This private, customizable tour will take you to some of the prettiest spots in the country, from the Lempuyang Temple--famous for its oft-photographed "gates of heaven"—to the Tirta Gangaa water palace. Other stops include the Tukad Cepung Waterfall and the Uma Ceking Swing.

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.

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.

Live like a local among the locals with this private hands-on cooking lesson. Join your host, Putu, her grandparents, her husband, and their children for lunch or dinner in their traditional compound home. Learn about the spices Putu uses, the traditional Balinese medicines she makes, and the rice, fruit, and animals her grandparents tend on their farm as you prepare and eat a Balinese feast, washed down with local alcohol.

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.

Enjoy a private sunset tour along southern Bali’s seaside cliffs, combining sightseeing, entertainment, and dining. This tour covers all logistics including transportation, tickets, and reservations, letting you relax and experience the cultural highlights of Uluwatu Temple and a seafood dinner in Jimbaran Bay. The route passes notable sites like Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park and several famous beaches, adding scenic value to your journey.

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, now covered for all main sites.

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.

Make the most of the superb swimming and snorkeling spots on isolated Nusa Penida, but without the hassle of hiring your own snorkeling gear or researching where to swim. On this private tour of the island visit a range of beaches and bays and take your time exploring them, both on land and underwater. Snorkel at a few locations like Manta Bay and Gamat Bay and get the perfect picture to remember your trip by at Kelingking Beach.

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.

Discover the best of Ubud Full Day Tour with nature, culture, and iconic photo spots.This tour is perfect for travelers who want a relaxing experience without rushing. Feel the thrill at the famous Bali Swing, soaring above lush jungle landscapes while capturing stunning photos. Continue to the popular Koi Fish Boat Photo Spot, a beautiful and unique colorful koi fish create a magical atmosphere—perfect for Instagram-worthy pictures. Next, explore the sacred Monkey Forest, home to hundreds of playful monkeys and ancient temples set within a tropical rainforest. Walk along shaded paths and experience Bali’s spiritual side. End your journey at Kanto Lampo Waterfall, a scenic stepped waterfall where you can cool off, relax, and take amazing photos. Itinerary (Estimated) 08:00 – Hotel pickup 09:30 – Bali Swing and Koi Fish Boat Photo Session 11:30 – Lunch (optional, at own expense) 12.30 - Aterfnoon Tea 13:30 – Monkey Forest sanctuary 15:30 – Kanto Lampo Waterfall 17:30 – Return to Hotel

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.

Experience an all-in-one adventure at U Fun Field, set in a private rice terrace in Ubud, away from the crowds. Enjoy full access to 4 unique swings, including the iconic Dream Catcher Swing where you can also make a wish, plus the thrilling Extreme Swing and relaxing Tandem and Moon Swings, each with stunning lush landscape views. Glide across the rice fields on our scenic Zipline Regular with dual lines, so you can enjoy the ride without walking back. Then try the unique Sky Bike, pedaling a suspended bicycle high above for breathtaking views. Explore our rice terraces with a free guided cultural tour and learn about local traditions. Capture memorable moments at scenic photo spots, including the iconic Wings of Bali. Perfect for couples, families, and friends looking for a fun day out amid stunning rice terraces like Tegallalang. Note: each ticket grants access to ONE activity (Swing, Zipline Regular, or Sky Bike). To enjoy all activities, choose the 'ALL 4 Games' package.

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.

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.

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.

See Bali on your own terms and visit the attractions that you want to see with this car-and-driver service, which includes fuel and pickup from hotels in many of the island's key tourist areas. Create an itinerary that's right for you or ask your driver to provide recommendations based on your interests.