Day Trips from Bali to Ubud

Self-driving Bali is not for the faint-hearted. Relax with the ease of a private chauffeur on these door-to-door day trips. Opt to explore Ubud, including rice terraces, a waterfall, an art gallery, the art market, and Ubud Palace. Or couple Ubud’s rice fields and a waterfall with stops at the Gates of Heaven and Tirta Gangga Water Garden. You can even opt to add a session on a Bali swing.

Experience a thrilling adventure while enjoying the ultimate Bali experience with this action-packed Rafting, Swing, and ATV combo package. Embark on an exciting ATV adventure with Alasan Adventure through Ubud's lush landscapes. Ride through traditional villages, scenic rice fields, rugged jungle paths, waterfalls, Giant Gorilla cave and super exciting mud fun trail. Your guide keeps the pace fun and safe for all levels — even kids and beginners. After the ride, savor with a selected a-la-carte menu and have your own access to the Cretya Sunset, enjoy the infinity pool & jacuzzi with beautiful Ubud surroundings. Then we will head to the rafting starting point. Conquer the challenging rapids of the Ayung River, After navigating exciting Class II-III rapids with expert guides, cap off the day by swinging 15 meters above the valley—a perfect spot for stunning photos. At the end of the day, conveniently be dropped off back to your hotel.

Visit the Gate of Heaven and spend a full day exploring eastern Bali, without the hassle of navigating unfamiliar roads, on a private tour that combines sightseeing with insights into Bali’s rich culture and heritage. Enjoy an early visit to Lempuyang Temple to avoid crowds as well as Tirta Gangga, Ujung Water Palace, Virgin Beach, and Desa Tenganan, a traditional Bali Aga pre-Hindu village. Upgrade to include an Indonesian lunch and entrance tickets.

Enjoy the sunrise on the summit of Mount Batur on a full-day, small-group trek from Kuta or Ubud. Hike alongside your Balinese guides as you walk by flashlight, then enjoy stunning views of the island from the edge of an active volcano. Enjoy a simple breakfast as you watch the sun appear on the horizon. Climb over black sand and lava-formed hills while exploring the UNESCO-recognized crater, hike back to the base of Mount Batur, and pause to see a Balinese coffee plantation on the return trip to your hotel.

From adrenaline to Instagram, Bali has so much to offer travelers it can be hard to pick what to do. Blend natural beauty, adventure, and serenity without worrying about scheduling or arranging transportation on this combo tour, featuring three top island activities. Capture photos at the Real Bali Swing; after lunch, race through rice fields on an all-terrain vehicle (ATV or quad bike); complete your day with a spa package.

Fill up your Insta with Bali’s most beautiful waterfalls on a private full-day tour. Visit Tukad Cepung with its light rays, Tibumana’s hidden charm, and Kanto Lampo nestled in the jungle. After a local restaurant lunch, finish at Tegenungan Waterfall, known for clear water perfect for bathing. Your driver provides hotel pickup and drop-off across Ubud and south Bali, including Badung Regency areas.

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.

Enjoy the freedom of independent tour without risking life and limb on Penida Island's narrow roads on this full-day tour. Sit back and relax as your private driver / guide chauffeurs you to three of Nusa Penida's most dazzling seascapes: the natural infinity pool known as Angel's Billabong, the circular cliffs called Broken Bay (Pasih Uug), and beautiful Kelingking Beach.

This private tour provides access to an isolated area of Bali where locals still practice ancient rituals: Trunyan Cemetery, where bodies decompose on land not in the earth. You won’t have to worry about figuring out driving or finding a restaurant, as round-trip transfers, lunch, bottled water, and coffee or tea are included. The route passes by Mount Batur, Ulun Danu Batur Temple, Tirta Empul Temple, Besakih Temple, and other notable sites.

Bali is renowned for its temples, which combine Hindu symbolism with ancient architecture. See the best of the island’s religious structures on a private full-day tour that transports you between dispersed temples with ease. As well as classics like the island's "Mother Temple", Besakih, and Ubud’s Tirta Empul Temple and Elephant Cave, you’ll visit Mt. Kawi temple and Kehen Temple. Upgrade to include entry tickets and a restaurant lunch.

While some travelers like to hike to the summit of Mount Batur early in the morning, this private sunset hike is ideal for those who enjoy their sleep. Avoid the morning crowds by hiking later in the day. Watch the sun go down over Bali from the summit, where there’s a fantastic view across the island. Descend the mountain in the dark, with the provided flashlights to help you.

Watch the sunrise over the Island of the Gods from the top of an active volcano on this rewarding early morning trekking tour. As you reach the summit, you’ll be rewarded with amazing views over caldera lakes, rice terraces, lush jungle, and sleeping villages all the way to the coast. You’ll then enjoy a delicious breakfast cooked on a volcanic vent before returning to your hotel for a well-earned rest.

Discover the Bali you want to see—and just the Bali you want to see—on this 100% customizable full-day private shore excursion that includes door-to-door transfers to and from port. Work with your private driver/guide to create a tailor-made itinerary to suit your travel style. You might include the rice fields around Ubud, water sports in Nusa Dua, cliff-top Uluwatu temple, or a Balinese dance.

Mount Batur is home to lava formations that are challenging to explore on foot. On this private, full-day tour, hop aboard a custom-built 4WD Jeep and explore with ease—from multiple lava flows, caves, and fields where local farmers work small farms and vegetable gardens. Afterward, stop to bring your energy back up with a stop for lunch and to soak in Batur Natural Hot Springs on Lake Batur.

North Bali can be time-consuming to reach from the south. Leave the winding mountain roads to the experts and relax on this private door-to-door tour that hits a diverse range of sights. See the less-visited Pacung Rice Terraces, two scenic mountain lakes, and enjoy a beautiful hike to tumbling Munduk Waterfall. After a restaurant lunch, visit Brahma Vihara Arama Buddhist Monastery and the beautifully landscaped Banjar Hot Springs.

Rather than spending the day in transit between attractions, base yourself at Cretya Ubud Infinity Pool and enjoy having a wealth of attractions at your fingertips. This hassle-free package not only secures your slot by prebooking entry tickets, but also includes private transportation, lunch, and one drink, leaving you free to enjoy swimming, cycling, and hiking against a backdrop of lush rice paddies.

Don’t risk driving through the night to climb Mt. Batur: Relax with your own private guide and vehicle on this door-to-door sunrise adventure, which offers sweeping views across Bali. Enjoy coffee, tea, and eggs cooked in volcanic steam once you reach the viewpoint, then opt to explore three other craters or descend directly. Finally, refresh over breakfast at a restaurant with views over Lake Batur and the volcano.

If you want to enjoy the spectacular sunrise from Mt. Batur but can’t or don’t want to hike to the summit, this Jeep tour is ideal. You’ll be picked up from your hotel early in the morning and will be driven to the summit in time for sunrise. Have breakfast as you admire the sweeping views. After, warm up with a relaxing soak in natural volcanic hot springs.

Seeing the sunrise from Mount Batur is an enchanting experience, but many tours involve lots of trekking. This tour makes it easy to get up the mountain without having to hike thanks to the use of a 4WD vehicle. After taking in sunrise views, you'll have time to enjoy breakfast and a hot spring soak before returning to your hotel.

Enjoy a quintessential Bali adventure on this full-day cycling tour and discover the island’s natural wonders, both on and off the beaten track. Glide past a scenic panorama of lush rice terraces, bamboo forests and glittering lakes; enjoy dramatic views of Mt Batur; and stop to visit traditional villages and historic temples along the way. With an easy, mostly downhill route, this small-group tour is suitable for all ability levels and includes hotel pick-up, breakfast and lunch.

The Gates of Heaven at Lempuyang Temple are one of Bali’s most dramatic sights, but they’re around a 2.5-hour drive from where most people stay. Skip the self-drive drama without compromising your independence on this private tour, with transfers from Ubud and south Bali. Besides the gates, see Tirta Gangga Water Garden, Virgin Beach, and Tenganan Village. Your package includes entrance tickets: Upgrade to add a restaurant lunch.

Spend a full day discovering the temples and culture of Bali on this private tour. Visit three unique temples at Taman Ayun, Tanah Lot, and Uluwatu. Relax at Padang Padang Beach, watch the dramatic Kecak and fire dance at Uluwatu before returning to your hotel. For a completely hassle-free day tour, opt for the all-inclusive tour that includes a set menu lunch and seafood dinner.

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.

See Bali from a solo or tandem all-terrain vehicle (ATV or quad bike) on this fun tour. With easy maneuverability plus a guide and full equipment, no experience is necessary. After riding past the rice fields, bamboo forest, and more, enjoy a traditional lunch and shower. Upgrade to add private hotel transfers and an Ubud highlights tour.