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Driving in Bali can be dangerous and stressful. Skip the drama when you book this private Instagram tour, with a personal driver/guide direct from your hotel or villa. You’ll visit three of Bali’s signature spots: the Gates of Heaven at Lempuyang Temple, Tukad Cepung Waterfall, a curtain fall that sparkles in the sun’s rays, and the Tirta Gangga Water Garden. Book a transport-only tour or upgrade to include tickets.

See Bali your way on a private custom tour that provides a personalized introduction to the Indonesian island for first-time visitors. Rather than following a structured itinerary, you’ll have the flexibility to tailor your sightseeing schedule to suit your interests, whether they lie in Hindu temples, nature and wildlife, or local villages. Plus, letting someone else drive allows you to spend less time navigating and more time enjoying the scenery.

Balinese spirituality lies at the heart of Ubud’s serene charm. Explore it at 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.

Experience the Ubud countryside in a way most tourists won’t—racing around dragon caves, waterfalls, muddy tracks, forests, rivers, and more on your own all-terrain vehicle (ATV) during this thrilling private guided tour. Choose between riding solo or as a passenger, and then decompress after all the excitement with a snack, drink, pool access, and lunch options including crispy duck.

Watch the sunset from one of the top spots on Bali during this tour to Tanah Lot Temple, which boasts a location right on the island’s rocky coast. You’ll have great photo ops of the temple and ocean, plus see Taman Ayun Temple in Mengwi. Booking this tour allows you to avoid having to worry about how to get to the temple on your own. Upgrade to include entrance fees.

With limited parking and erratic road rules, Bali is no place to self-drive. Relax and unwind on this private door-to-door day trip that pairs the Bali Swing, one of the world’s top Instagram spots, with Ubud signature sights. After swings and lunch, visit Ubud Monkey Forest, replete with grey macaques, head to Ubud Palace, Ubud Art Market, and Tegalalang Rice Terrace, one of Bali’s most scenic rice field landscapes.

Discover the highlights of Ubud on this full-day private tour combining nature, culture, and scenic landscapes. Walk through the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary, where playful long-tailed macaques live among ancient temples. Refresh yourself at the beautiful Kanto Lampo Waterfall, hidden in lush jungle surroundings. Visit a traditional Balinese temple to learn about local spirituality, and end the day with a stroll through the iconic Tegalalang Rice Terrace, famous for its sweeping green views. With hotel pick-up, private transportation, and a knowledgeable local driver-guide. Itinerary (Approx. 8–9 Hours) 08:00 AM – Pick-up from your hotel 09:00 AM – Explore the Sacred Ubud Monkey Forest Sanctuary 10:30 AM – Drive to and visit Kanto Lampo Waterfall 12:00 PM – Lunch break at a local restaurant (own expense) 01:30 PM – Visit a traditional Balinese temple 03:00 PM – Walk through the famous Tegalalang Rice Terrace 05:00 PM – Return transfer to your hotel

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.

Discover the top highlights around 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 the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, Tirta Empul Temple, Tegenungan Waterfall, Celuk Village, and the Jungle Swing. All-inclusive option available for a hassle-free day.

See the best of Ubud’s traditional life, handicrafts and scenery with a full-day, private tour of the village highlights. Learn how artisans produce batik, and meet skilled silversmiths in a handicraft center. Visit a forested waterfall for a cool swim then explore Mas village, where woodcarvers create elaborate sculptures. Spot long-tailed macaques in a monkey forest, see a temple sanctuary, and hike lush rice paddies to learn about Balinese agricultural techniques. Browse bright stalls at a local market, then see the stunning Ubud Royal Palace before returning to your hotel.

Set amid lush landscapes, Ubud is Bali’s spiritual and cultural capital. Get the perfect taster on this full-day trip from Kuta. Visit a jewelry village, a coffee plantation, the art market, Ubud Palace, and the sacred springs of Tirta Empul Temple. Then take in the natural beauty of Tegenungan Waterfall and Tegalalang Rice Terrace. Your day includes 2-way private transfers from any location in Kuta—simply provide the address.

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!

East Bali is home to one of Bali’s most iconic Instagram sights, Lempuyang Temple’s Gate of Heaven, with its volcano view and mirror photos. Skip the self-drive stress and discover this and three other hotspots—Tirta Gangga Water Garden, Ujung Water Palace, and White Sand Beach (Virgin Beach)—on a private tour. Your package includes 2-way transfers from Candidasa and much of South Bali.

Enjoy a chance to observe Bali’s local wildlife on this early morning private dolphin-watching cruise from Kuta. Ride a traditional Balinese boat to a dolphin hotspot to see the creatures play in the waters. Then visit Tamblingan Lake, Ulun Danu Bratan Temple, and the Instagram-famous Handara Gate on this private, personalized tour.

Shun the self-drive hassles and check off three classic south Bali attractions in just half a day on this convenient private tour. Start at Padang-Padang Beach, then head to Uluwatu Temple, set atop the cliffs, for sweeping views before you travel to Jimbaran Bay and feast on fresh seafood on the sands. Book the transport-only package, or upgrade to include entrance fees—and dinner if you would like.

With volcano vistas and terraced rice fields, east Bali is a photographer's dream. Visit three of its most essential sights on this private door-to-door tour with a professional driver so you can soak up the views—and stop wherever you want for pictures. You'll visit Tirta Gangga Water Garden, Ujung Water Palace, and Lempuyang Temple, known for its Gate of Heaven: bring Indonesian money to pay your entrance fees and food.

Lempuyang Temple's Gates of Heaven draw large crowds throughout the day—late access reduces waiting times considerably and allows for a less congested visit. This full-day tour also covers the Tirta Gangga Water Temple and Goa Raja Waterfall, with hotel pickup and an air-conditioned vehicle handling transport between all three sites throughout.

Balinese Hinduism offers a wealth of healing modalities. Immerse in the island’s unique culture and soothe mind and body alike on this enriching private experience, direct from your hotel. Cleanse your mind amid the lush fields of Tegalalang Rice Terrace, then purify your body in Tirta Empul Temple’s sacred springs. After the ritual, have coffee at a plantation and learn about the local religion.

Self-driving Bali is not for the faint-hearted. Leave navigation and itinerary planning to your private driver/guide on this full-day tour that's the perfect introduction to Bali's natural wonders. Capture gorgeous shots at Tegenungan Waterfall and Tegalalang Rice Terrace, and learn about the island's culture at Elephant Cave (Goa Gajah), a historic cave temple, and Tirta Empul Temple, home to sacred springs.

West and central Bali’s lush hills house some of the island’s most beautiful landscapes. Soak up the views without worrying about the roads on this private door-to-door tour. You’ll visit the spectacular sea temple at Tanah Lot, Wanagiri Hidden Hills with its lake views, and two sites on Bali’s UNESCO World Heritage listing: the Jatiluwih rice terraces and lakeside Ulun Danu Bratan Temple. Entrance fees are at your own expense.

The best time to experience Bali’s Tanah Lot Temple is at sunset, when the sun paints the sea and sky in a spectrum of color. This evening tour allows you to visit Taman Ayun Temple, and witness a sunset at Tanah Lot Temple, Ideal fro those short on time, this tour incorporates some of Bali’s top attractions and allows you to travel with ease between them. Receive undivided attention from a private guide.

See a side of Bali that most first-time visitors miss on a tour of east Bali from Ubud. Rather than making your own way between far-flung attractions, you’ll be transported between waterfalls, beaches, markets, and the famous Lempuyang Temple in air-conditioned comfort. Plus, this private tour gives you the chance to tailor your itinerary.

Capture some of Bali’s most iconic Instagram images when you join this private tour, which leaves before dawn for your best chance of great views at Lempuyang Temple’s Gate of Heaven. Next, head to Tirta Gangga Water Garden and feed the koi for epic stepping stone shots. After a buffet lunch in a restaurant looking over Mt. Agung, take pictures at Tukad Cepung Waterfall and Tegalalang Rice Terrace.

Explore several aspects of the Ubud area of Bali on this day tour that covers wildlife, religion, culture, and art. You'll visit the Ubud Monkey Forest (aka Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary), Elephant Cave Ubud (aka Goa Gajah), Kemenuh Butterfly Park, and two of Ubud's art villages—Mas village, known for wood carving, and Batuan village, known for painting.