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There's no better place in Bali to see the kecak dance, a lively performance featuring a beatboxing male voice choir, a demon king, and a flirtatious deer, than on the Uluwatu cliffs. Pair the Kecak and Fire Dance with a visit to the temple itself then feast on seafood by candlelight when you book this private tour. Your chauffeur will collect you direct from your hotel and drop you back.

Even if you don’t have time to stay, see the highlights of Nusa Lembongan island in just a day on this convenient private tour. After private transfers to the shared speedboat, your chauffeur will collect you in Nusa Lembongan, and take you to the Mangrove Forest for a boat trip, then the Yellow Bridge. After a restaurant lunch, visit Dream Beach, Devil’s Tears, and Mahagiri Beach, before returning home.

Take your Bali vacation to the next level with this half-day water sports tour on Tanjung Benoa Beach. No experience is necessary, as you receive basic instruction before each activity. Begin with a short parasailing ride, followed by thrilling Jet Ski, banana boat, and donut boat adventures. Upgrade to add round-trip transfers from hotels in Ubud and much of south Bali

This full-day excursion to the Ayung River and Ubud offers adventure and culture in equal measure. Ideal for families, this tour includes white-water rafting on the Ayung River and a visit to the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary. Under the guidance of your instructor, you’ll paddle for a few hours past lush jungle scenery and dramatic cliffs. See, too, the wild macaques of the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary, and explore Ubud Market and Ubud King Palace. Lunch, hotel pickup, and drop-off are included.

Bali is celebrated for its spas, but appointments often fill up in advance. Guarantee two hours of relaxation when you a session at Bali Orchid Spa, available with or without transfers from your hotel. Your treatment includes a foot wash, a Balinese massage, a body scrub, a yogurt moisturizer, and a relaxing flower bath.

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.

Check out the aquatic life of Nusa Penida on this small group snorkeling tour from Bali Island. You’ll keep costs down by booking a shared trip, but still have an intimate experience in the water, looking for fish among the coral. You’ll have round-trip transport from your hotel, all fees, and the use of snorkeling equipment provided, so you can just enjoy the day on the water.

Experience the breathtaking sunrise from Mt. Batur with customizable options to suit your adventure style, including hiking, Jeep tours, or add-ons like a hot spring session, waterfall visit, or jungle swing. Enjoy a delicious breakfast at the summit and relax with convenient hotel transfers for most packages. With private options available, this tour offers a flexible and unforgettable way to explore Bali’s natural beauty.

Sail over the shimmering seas surrounding Bali on an enchanting 3-hour sunset dinner cruise. Admire spectacular views of the Benoa coast and harbor as the setting sun casts an incandescent glow over the water. Pleasure your palate with a cosmopolitan buffet of Indonesian and international specialties and listen to melodious music and see an entertaining cabaret show during your cruise. Enjoy the convenience of round-trip hotel transportation on this magical experience.

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.

Whether you’re an experienced snorkeler looking for a new place to explore or it’s your first time snorkeling in the open ocean, experience Bali’s glittering Blue Lagoon at your own pace, without strangers getting in your way, on this private snorkeling trip. Learn how to snorkel from your private instructor and get tips on where to see the colorful tropical marine life living in the Blue Lagoon’s coral reefs.

Navigate the Ayung River on this guided rafting tour during the dry season in Ubud. Meander down the river safely as you take in the surrounding scenery including the Balinese rainforest and rice fields. Also be on the lookout for the Blue Javan Kingfisher. The river offers Class II- and III-level rapids, which are suitable for beginners and children.

Capture the spectacular Bali sunset from an ideal vantage point on a 4-hour dinner cruise. Perfect for couples, families, and friend groups alike, the evening tour is the perfect way to complete your day in Bali. After boarding the ship, kick off your evening with a welcome drink and canapés on the open-air deck. Then tuck in to an open buffet dinner, which includes a wide variety of international options.

Get a taste for what Bali’s ocean has to offer on this fantastic 3-in-1 water sports taster package in tranquil Tanjung Benoa. Soar into the sky on a parasail adventure; race across the water on a Jet Ski; finally, descend to the seafloor itself and feed colorful tropical fish as you breathe through a special diving helmet. Your morning includes door-to-door round-trip transfers and guiding, plus a full safety briefing.

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.

Pair the thrills and spills of an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) ride with the sheer serenity of snorkeling on this fabulous day trip, with private transfers from many south Bali and Ubud hotels. Start by racing a quad along waterfalls, tunnels, rice fields, rivers, and jungle—single and tandem rides are available. After an Indonesian set lunch, head to Padangbai and snorkel two separate spots from a traditional jukung boat.

Try out a new adventurous activity of cave tubing, and combine it with the Tegalalang Rice Terraces or another adventurous activity on this half-day private tour. Enjoy pickup from different locations in Bali, then go tubing down the Dutch Heritage River cave near Tegalalang Village. After a included lunch, explore the rice terraces, or opt for an e-bike tour, ATV ride, jungle swing visit, or zipline adventure.

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.

Splash, slide, and swim the day away with an admission pass to Waterbom Bali in Kuta, which guarantees your entry to one of the island's top attractions. This award-winning, innovative waterpark offers a wide range of waterslides (including one of Asia's steepest), a Lazy River attraction, kid-friendly water cannons and games, and other heart-pounding water rides, set among the lush tropical greenery of a carefully landscaped garden sanctuary.

Enjoy a rain-forest adventure in Bali’s cool volcanic highlands without the stress of arranging transport or finding guides on this private tour. Follow your guide on a hike through the jungle to a Hindu temple with a fascinating history, then board a traditional dugout canoe to explore sacred Tamblingan Lake. Your package includes lunch, bottled water, activities, and hotel or villa transfers direct from Ubud, Gianyar, and most south Bali destinations.

When conditions permit, Nusa Penida (Penida Island) is a top snorkeling destination, thanks to the manta rays that hang out at spots including Manta Bay. Find out what the fuss is about on this door-to-door adventure with a snorkeling boat, snorkeling gear, and even a towel thrown in. After your included lunch you'll hit three of west Nusa Penida's signature sights: Angel's Billabong, Broken Beach (Pasih Uug Beach), and Kelingking Beach.

Padangbai offers some of Bali’s most engaging snorkeling but, as sites are accessed by boat, a visit is tricky to do independently. This convenient package includes everything you need: private 2-way transfers from your hotel, villa, or apartment, use of snorkeling equipment, a traditional jukung boat, lunch, and bottled water. You’ll snorkel two sites—Blue Lagoon and Tanjung Jepun—and might see anything from moray eels to a passing submarine.

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.

Go white-water rafting on Bali’s Telaga Waja River for an action-packed trip. Spend about three hours on the water and experience the landscape up close as you cover both calm and bouncy sections of the river, with no need to descend or ascend loads of stairs as you do on the Ayung River. Your day includes lunch.