Top Indonesia Cultural Tours

Travelers interested in an immersive cultural experience in Bali will love attending the Kecak fire dance show at Uluwatu Temple. Skip the lines and enjoy a close-up view of the action at this night-time performance, which includes fire dancing and colorful costumes. The show is carefully timed to coincide with sunset, so you get the best views of the cliffside temple and the Balinese coast.

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.

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.

Perfect for photographers and Instagrammers, this private door-to-door tour lets you hit five of Ubud’s most beautiful attractions in just a day—with a driver to act as your guide. Pose for photos on a jungle swing; visit Kanto Lampo Waterfall and Tibumana Waterfall; tour Gunung Kawi Sebatu Temple, with its reflecting pools; wander the Tegalalang Rice Terrace; and enjoy a Balinese lunch with a rice field view.

Enjoy the freedom to build your own itinerary but none of the dangers of self-driving Bali on this private build-your-own day tour. Meet your driver/guide in your hotel lobby—pickup covers Ubud and the main south Bali hotspots—and plan out a route that suits your interests. That could include temples, rice terraces, waterfalls, coffee plantations, markets, villages, or beaches.

Experience the majesty of some of Bali’s most beautiful places without worrying about self-drive on this unusual private door-to-door tour. Besides admiring the rice terraces of Jatiluwih Green Land, visit three of Bali’s most striking temples: lakeside Ulun Danu Bratan Temple, the sea temple of Tanah Lot, and Luhur Batukaru Temple, on the slopes of a volcano.

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.

Time-pressed Jakarta visitors can pack an impressive amount of sightseeing into just half a day on this private door-to-door tour, with a separate guide and driver to ensure you don’t waste any time looking for parking. As well as the big hitters—Istiqlal Mosque, Jakarta Cathedral, and a photo stop at Indonesia National Monument—see the old port, Jakarta Chinatown, another monument, and even (if time permits) a traditional shadow puppet show.

Enjoy a private full-day guided tour introducing Jakarta’s history and museums without transport hassles. Visit Sunda Kelapa’s phinisi wooden ships, the National Museum, National Monument (Monas), Glodok Chinatown, Jakarta Old Town, a Confucian temple, and a shadow puppet museum. Hotel pickup adds convenience to your cultural exploration.

Just a few hours from the hubbub of Jakarta, the Baduy minority group live traditional lives in the forest—without shoes, electricity, or the trappings of modern society. Ensure a sensitive encounter with their unique traditions—and guarantee you don’t get lost—on this private tour, direct from your Jakarta hotel. Learn about the culture and meet people with your guide on hand to introduce and interpret.

Borobudur is Indonesia’s signature sight, a UNESCO World Heritage–listed landmark that’s stood for more than 1,000 years. Experience it like the ancient pilgrims did, with a leisurely climb right to the top, on this private half-day guided experience. Upgrade for a full-day tour that adds an independent visit to UNESCO-listed Prambanan. Both packages offer entrance fees and essential extras, including the special “upanat” sandals that protect Borobudur’s structure.

Bali’s traffic is not for the faint-hearted. Leave navigation, parking, and kamikaze scooters to an expert when you book this private custom day tour, available in a choice of durations—please note the different coverage areas when booking. Your chauffeur will collect you from your hotel or villa in Ubud, Canggu, Seminyak, Kuta, Legian, Nusa Dua, Jimbaran, Uluwatu, or Sanur and either follow your dream itinerary or help you plan a route.

Experience the lively markets, majestic temples, and natural wonders of Ubud on this private full-day tour, with round-trip transfers from Ubud and south Bali. You have the chance to customize your day to your own interests, visiting attractions like Tegenungan Waterfall, Elephant Cave, Ubud Monkey Forest, and the wood-carving village of Mas. Upgrade to enjoy a restaurant lunch, or both lunch and a jungle swing.

Discover Ubud’s natural wonders, UNESCO-listed rice terraces, and sacred temples at your own pace on this private full-day tour. Visit the Ubud Monkey Forest, and trek to the Tegalalang rice terraces, then soar through the trees on a jungle swing and cool off with a swim at Tegenungan Waterfall. Book the transport-only option, or upgrade to include entry fees, or lunch and entry fees.

Bali’s spiritual energies and ancient religion have drawn seekers for centuries. Experience them the authentic way on this private visit to Tirta Empul Temple, where locals seek purification in sacred springs. After discovering the site’s history and architecture, don a traditional sarong and a simple top and join your guide in an ancient act of worship, making offerings, ritually cleansing, and freeing yourself of negative energies.

With limited public transport, Jakarta is not easy to explore independently—especially at night. This private tour includes hotel pickup and a guide to show you illuminated landmarks such as the National Monument, Istiqlal Mosque, and Jakarta Cathedral. Stroll Lapangan Banteng park, visit lively food and nightlife streets in Glodok, and wander Jakarta Old Town with ease and comfort.

Visit the Gate of Heaven and spend a full day exploring eastern Bali on this private tour. This experience combines sightseeing with insights into Bali’s rich culture and heritage. You’ll see Lempuyang Temple, Tirta Gangga, Ujung Water Palace, Virgin Beach, and Desa Tenganan, a traditional Bali Aga pre-Hindu village. Enjoy exclusive use of a private vehicle and guide throughout the day.

Ramayana Ballet is a unique and stunning performance that brings the ancient Hindu epic to life through dance and music. The performance takes place in the open-air theater of Prambanan Temple. The dancers, dressed in colorful traditional costumes, move gracefully to the music of a live gamelan orchestra. The performance also features stunning visual effects, including fireworks and lighting, that add to the enchantment of the show. Before the show, you will visit Prambanan Temple, the biggest Hindust Temple Compound in the world with local guide included to explain the detail history of the temple. You will have also dinner with an Aunthentic Traditional Indonesian Cuisine with romantic background while enjoying the cuisine. Note : Ramayana Ballet is not available everyday. It will be held every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Please, contact us to confirm the availability. The outdoor shows are available in dry season from Mei to October, the rest will be held indoor.

Bandung is a destination with so much to offer: Kawah Putih (White Crater), the Orchid Forest, the floating market, sunset, sunrise, street food, museums, and more. Enjoy the freedom of independent travel without the stress of self-driving in Javanese city traffic when you prebook this 100% customizable private tour. You set the pickup point, choose your destinations, and pay for entrance fees: your driver/guide looks after logistics.

Arriving at Bali’s Ngurah Rai International Airport can be stressful, especially after a long flight, with freelance drivers vying for your attention and high prices charged. Skip the stress and lock in a sensible rate well in advance with this private arrival transfer, including meet and greet service and no hidden extras. This private tour ensures direct transport from the airport to your hotel without stops for other travelers.

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.

On this private day trip, explore all around Bali and visit a range of the island’s sightseeing highlights without ever setting foot on a crowded tour bus. Travel around the island with a private driver-guide at the wheel, and visit scenic landmarks like the Twin Lakes and the Jatiluwih Rice Terraces. Also, get gorgeous photos of historic temples and monuments like the Handara Gates and the Ulun Danu Bratan Temple on Lake Beratan.

Explore the landscape of Bali on two wheels with this guided cycling tour. With a small group of just four travelers, head to Mount Batur to start your cycling tour. After admiring the views of the volcano, caldera, and lake, hop on your bicycle and follow your English speaking guide downhill past local farms, villages, and rice fields, with stops at a local school, family compound, and temple.