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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.

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.

Whether you’re staying in Singaraja or Ubud, Lovina or Kuta, Seminyak or Uluwatu, ensure a timely arrival for your flight home from Bali when you prebook this private airport transfer, with pickup direct from your hotel and easy contact via WhatsApp. Your driver will arrive in advance of your departure, while half an hour’s free waiting time allows for any last-minute issues.

Get off the beaten track and discover some of Bali’s coolest off-grid attractions on this ATV tour through the jungle, suitable for beginners and experienced riders alike. A great way to combine sightseeing with adventure, this ATV tour includes driving through lush rice paddies, splashing through a waterfall plunge pool, and squeezing through an underground tunnel.

Take a break from the tourist crowds on Bali and head east to Nusa Penida on this full-day private excursion with lunch. Travel by speedboat from the mainland and explore local landmarks with your private driver. Take in panoramic views at Angel's Billabong and Kelingking Beach, relax on the warm sands of Crystal Bay, savor the warm sands and clear waters of Crystal Bay, and more.

Thrill to Ubud’s signature adrenaline experience on this half-day guided white-water rafting adventure, which includes a buffet lunch. After a safety briefing, race 7.5 miles (12 kilometers) down the Ayung River, paddling through landscapes featuring waterfalls, rice paddies, and pristine forest. Upgrade to add round-trip hotel transfers from the Ubud, Seminyak, Kuta, Nusa Dua, Canggu, and Sanur areas.

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.

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.

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.

Get a taste of the authentic Bali on this private tour of the bustling capital, Denpasar, with a local host—and 10 delicious tastings of local specialties. Explore Badung Market, the island's produce epicenter. Then snack on the likes of satay, babi guling (spit roast pig) and more, as you soak up the city sights. Plus, you can tweak your tasting itinerary according to dietary requirements.

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.

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 break from the mainland on this private day trip to Nusa Penida. Start with welcome drinks at a private guest lounge before heading out on a comfortable boat to the island. Relax with a pre-planned itinerary featuring swimming, snorkeling, and the opportunity to swim with manta rays. Enjoy an included lunch at a premium restaurant with and infinity pool, followed by a car tour to the island's most popular viewpoint, Kelingking Cliff.

Get off the beaten path on this private all-terrain vehicle (ATV) tour of the countryside near Ubud. After a full safety briefing, hop on your ATV and follow your guide through the unseen side of Bali past rice paddies, plantations, jungles, and picturesque villages. This tour includes lunch and pickup and drop-off from many areas in Bali.

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.

Nusa Penida Island lies just off the southeast coast of Bali and is renowned for its palm-fringed beaches and dramatic coastal scenery. Lots of tourists miss it, but you definitely don't want to. On this private tour, catch the ferry to Penida Island, then enjoy the island’s most popular spots, including Crystal Bay, Gamat Bay, and Manta Bay, stopping to swim and snorkel along the 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.

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.

If you are looking for the most Instagram-worthy spots in Bali, this tour is for you. On a private trip, you don’t have to worry about holding up the rest of a tour group while you work on capturing the perfect shot. Instead, relax knowing that the tour is completely dedicated to meeting your photography needs while visiting magical sights like Lempuyang Temple, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, and a jungle swing.

Spend a morning you’ll never forget on this private Mount Batur sunrise Jeep tour. Your local guide will drive you to one of the best sightseeing spots on the volcano summit just in time to watch the sun come up. Upgrade to include breakfast at a local cafe, a dip in the hot springs nearby, and/or handy round-trip hotel transfers.

Bora Bora’s warm lagoon is home to hundreds of marine species, from stingrays to blacktip sharks and lemon sharks. With this guided snorkeling tour, maximize your chances of seeing these creatures in their natural habitat. Dive on in to explore several snorkeling spots under safe supervision.

A jungle swing is a signature Bali experience. Fill up your Instagram with the help of an on-site photographic assistant as you soar high above the jungle or pose for shots in the adorable nests. Book a swing-only package or upgrade to include lunch and private transfers: You can also complete your day with a white-water rafting adventure or an Ubud tour.

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.