Top Indonesia Cultural Tours

Visit the charming town of Surabaya with this private day excursion. Your guide will pick you up from your hotel or cruise part and take you all around the town, stopping in traditional neighborhoods and other points of interests, with plenty of time to try out local food or shop in a local market.

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.

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.

Ubud is famed for its natural beauty, but the key sights are scattered across the countryside. See them without the stress on this private tour with a driver-guide who’s exceptionally skilled at smartphone photography. Alongside star attractions like Ubud Monkey Forest, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, and Tirta Empul Temple, discover less-visited gems like Ulu Petanu Waterfall and a coffee plantation. Upgrade to include lunch and entrance fees, now covered for all main sites.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Ancient Uluwatu Temple and its sunset “kecak” dance comprise one of Bali’s top cultural experiences and draw the crowds to match. Avoid the hassle of navigating Uluwatu’s traffic and lining up for tickets with this private tour. It includes entrance fees, a sarong, and round-trip hotel transfers from Seminyak, Uluwatu, Jimbaran, and Nusa Dua.

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 full-day guided tour. Includes entrance fees, optional climb up access tickets, and special “upanat” sandals that protect Borobudur’s structure. Upgrade to add a visit to UNESCO-listed Prambanan, with private access to climb its temple structure.

Visitors begin this private shore excursion with pickup at Semarang Port and transport to the magnificent Borobudur Temple. This is the world’s largest Buddhist temple and is regarded as one of the world’s seven wonders. Visitors have plenty of time to explore the temple’s material culture and enjoy panoramic views of lush fields, hills, and Mount Merapi.

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.

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.

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.

Discover some of Bali's classic sights on a private full-day tour from Ubud. Take a scenic walk along the Campuhan Ridge Walk and through the Tegalalang Rice Terraces, watch monkeys in the Monkey Forest, and visit the Tegenungan Waterfall. Sample luwak coffee at a coffee plantation, and stop for a restaurant lunch. Your private guide shares informative commentary on a tour that includes hotel pickup and drop-off.

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.

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.

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.

Check out three of the best sites in Yogyakarta on this trip to Merapi Volcano, Prambanan Temples, and Borobudur Temple. Your guide and driver will pick you up early for sunrise at Setumbu Hill, then take you to tour Merapi Volcano. You’ll then visit two more temples, for a full day out. This is a private tour, so no sharing with a large group, and you can go at your own pace.

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.

Go beyond the traditional sights of Lombok and embark on a walking tour of Tetebatu to discover the area’s hidden gems. With a private guide, walk through the lush landscapes to see rice terraces, waterfalls, the monkey forest, and panoramic views of Mount Rinjani. You also get to know more about the rural lifestyle of the island as you meet locals and visit plantations.

While most cooking classes give you the chance to create a few dishes, this experience lets you learn to prepare nine Balinese classics, making it the ultimate choice for food lovers. As well as mastering the basics of Balinese cuisine, you’ll benefit from the insider knowledge of your guide. Opt for the morning tour to include a market visit and shop for ingredients like a local.

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.