Top Bali Shore Excursions

The scenery of Nusa Penida is so special that you’ll want to ensure you don’t miss a moment. This private sightseeing tour of the west side of the island whisks you between its most Instagrammable attractions, including Crystal Bay, Angel’s Billabong, and Kelingking View Point, and takes care of booking your fast ferry tickets so that you don’t have to navigate booking websites.

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.

Make your Bali vacation even more blissful by exploring the island on your own terms. Travel by private air-conditioned luxury car or minivan and be assisted by an English-speaking driver. This full-day car hire—priced per person—comes with your personal chauffeur. You can choose your own destinations for a day without a predetermined itinerary. Pickup is included as well as fuel charges. See areas of service in the Inclusions section.

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.

A rugged isle in the straits between Bali and Lombok, Penida Island is one of Bali’s top photo locations. Experience it on this all-inclusive private package, with lunch, private hotel transfers, fast boat tickets, and your very own local driver-guide. Hit Nusa Penida’s big four sights: Pasih Uug Beach, a collapsed sea cave, Kelingking Beach, an Instagram icon, Angel’s Billabong, a natural infinity pool, and white sand Crystal Bay.

Between heavy, erratic traffic and limited parking, Bali driving is best left to the professionals. Build your own itinerary—or opt for a plug-and-play route—on this transport-only full-day car charter, with pickup direct from Ubud and many south Bali hotels. Opt for Instagram favorites such as Ubud Monkey Forest, Lempuyang Temple's Gate of Heaven, Tirta Gangga Water Garden, or Handara Iconic Gate, or mix and match to suit your interests.

There’s so much to see in Bali that a 2-day tour program isn’t enough. This 5-day package devotes a day to each main area: north, east, west, south, and central. Hit signatures from Ubud to the sunset kecak at Uluwatu Temple then capture photos at sites like Handara Gate and Lempuyang Temple. Each day includes entrance fees, lunch or dinner, and private transfers from most south Bali and Ubud addresses.

Unless you’re an Indonesia veteran, driving in Bali is both stressful and dangerous. So let your professional driver/guide take the strain on this full-day private guided tour. Visit Tanah Lot Temple, Uluwatu Temple, Padang Padang Beach, a coffee plantation, a Balinese warung, and more for the perfect combination of culture and food. Please note: all meals and entrance fees are at your own expense.

See the highlights of Bali in just three days on this to-the-point tour combo, which covers ground you couldn’t hope to cover independently. On day 1, explore Ubud, including Ubud Monkey Forest, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, Tegenungan Waterfall, and a jungle swing; on day 2, hit four separate waterfalls, including Tukad Cepung; on day 3, visit Bedugul and Jatiluwih, with sunset at Tanah Lot Temple. Package includes lunch and hotel transfers.

Bali's rafting rivers and ATV tracks sit in separate districts, and booking each on its own means two pickups and a gap in between. One private itinerary covers both, with transfers from hotels and villas. The Telaga Waja runs through a gorge in the east with continuous rapids, and the ATV section follows dirt tracks past rice fields, villages, and river crossings.

Swim, sunbathe and snap plenty of photos at scenic beaches like Nusa Dua, Melasti and Padang Padang, all with a private driver to take you from destination to destination. Then wrap up with a magical sunset at Uluwatu Temple plus a kecak dance. Upgrade to include tickets, or economize with the half-day program, featuring Padang Padang Beach, Uluwatu Temple, and the kecak dance.

Explore the eastern side of Bali with your own private guide on a full-day tour from Kuta and nearby towns. Visit highlights including Ujung Water Palace, Lempuyang Temple, and the water gardens of Tirta Gangga. Have time to stop for photo ops, and learn about Bali’s heritage from your guide throughout the day. Your tour includes entrance tickets, private vehicle, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Ubud’s star attractions are scattered around the countryside, making rideshares a risky proposition. Skip the pain of negotiating with transport touts on the street and relax with the services of this well-regarded private driver—paid for in advance, online, in the currency of your choice. Opt for a standard tour of Bali or Ubud signatures, design your own itinerary, or mix things up—simply discuss at pickup.

Explore eastern Bali and see some of its most scenic sights with the help of your own private guide. This tour takes you to temples, a palace, a waterfall, and more, with an English-speaking guide to handle all the driving for you. All you have to do is sit back, relax, and enjoy the day.

From temples to waterfalls to jungle swings and rice terraces, Ubud has a whole world to offer. Design your dream itinerary from a menu of options when you book this private custom tour, with time to visit up to five attractions, depending on how fast you like to travel. Your private driver will pick you up from your Ubud or south Bali hotel, but entrance fees are at your expense.

Make your Bali vacation truly unforgettable with this exciting private river rafting experience, with guides on hand to make sure you’re safe and having fun. With lunch and hotel pickup available, you won’t have to worry about anything but enjoying the thrills of the river. The perfect day out for adventure lovers.

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.

Grab your phone and your friends and head out to visit Nusa Penida's most Instagram-famous spots with this private guided tour of the island. Your guide will take you and your party to Kelingking Beach, Diamond Beach, Atuh Beach, and the Thousand Islands Viewpoint, showing you great spots to take fantastic photos or simply kick back to sunbathe and swim.

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.

Spare yourself the stress and risk of self-driving Bali on this private door-to-door tour. Soak in volcanic hot springs, enjoy lunch with a view of the Batur volcano, tour a coffee plantation, and see four key highlights of Ubud: Tegenungan Waterfall, Elephant Cave, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, and the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary.

Public transportation in Bali is in its infancy and road conditions can be extremely challenging. Pair the flexibility of independent travel with the comfort of a private driver on this custom island tour. Whether your tastes run to beaches or rice terraces, temples or water sports, simply choose the duration that suits your plans, pick the spots you’d like to visit, and pay as you go for lunch and activities.

Spend the day exploring some of Bali’s scenic highlights and take some enviable photos to add to your Instagram on this private tour. Get around the island in your own private vehicle. See Mount Agung looming over the island from the iconic Lempuyang Temple, walk through verdant jungle along a river to Tukad Cepung, visit a coffee plantation, and much more: all great backdrops to dreamy photos.

Immerse yourself in Balinese culture and nature with the help of a local guide. This tour takes you to some of the island's most interesting and picturesque attractions, from the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary to the Balinese water temple known as the Tirta Empul Temple. Stop at picture-perfect spots along the way, from the Tegalalang RIce Terrace to the Kanto Lampo and Tibumana Waterfalls.

From the temples and streams that earned the island’s rice-field landscapes UNESCO World Heritage status to buzzing pool clubs, fabulous beaches, and steamy volcanoes, Bali has a whole world to offer the independent traveler. Skip the risk and strain of self-driving and pair the freedom of indie travel with the luxury of a private driver on this fully customizable charter, available in a range of different durations.