Top Indonesia Culture - page 12

Maximize your time in the cultural hub of Ubud on a private, full-day sightseeing tour from your Ubud accommodation. As you listen to informative commentary from your guide, you’ll visit the villages of Tophati, Celuk and Batuan to gain insight into traditional crafts like wood carving, Batik painting and silver crafting. Visit Gunung Kami Sebatu, a holy Hindu water temple, and admire the architectural majesty of Ubud Palace before you watch playful macaques frolic in the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary. Receive undivided attention from your guide on this private tour.

Combine monkeys, markets, and magnificent views on this unforgettable private door-to-door tour of some of the highlights of Bali. Observe free-roaming gray macaques at Ubud Monkey Forest; browse handicrafts; see Ubud Palace; then discover Bali’s UNESCO-listed rice farming system. That’s not all: tuck into a delicious buffet lunch looking out over Mt. Batur, and visit the sacred springs of Tirta Empul Temple. Upgrade to add a jungle swing.

Even if you only have half a day in Jakarta, get the perfect introduction to Indonesia and its capital on this half-day guided door-to-door experience. Discover the archipelago’s different cultures and architectural styles at Taman Mini Indonesia Indah; shop for Indonesia’s signature batik fabric; snap photos of Indonesia National Monument (Monas); and see Glodok, Jakarta Old Town, and Sunda Kelapa (Jakarta Old Port). Upgrade to include a restaurant lunch.

With views over lakes, jungle, ocean, and mountains, sunrise from Mt. Batur is a Bali signature. This comprehensive package includes everything you need to enjoy the hike: 2-way hotel transfers, compulsory trekking guide, flashlight, bottled water, and breakfast on the mountain. Finish up at a coffee plantation, where you can see beans growing and taste a range of coffees.

It takes a professional driver to cover the ground you’ll eat up on this action-packed tour, which hits Ubud’s cultural and natural highlights—including visits to Celuk Village and Batuan Temple. See Tirta Empul and the Sacred Monkey Forest; stroll Tegalalang Rice Terrace; and see the cascading Tegenungan Waterfall. This is an All-inclusive Tour which covers all the admission fees on all the attractions visited along the tour. Lunch is at your own expense.

Take the ‘road less traveled’ on Bali during this full-day private excursion. Explore the waterfalls, temples, and markets of West Bali. Visit the Ulun Danu Temple on Lake Beratan, enjoy a well-deserved swim at the scenic Gitgit Waterfall, and capture beautiful photos at Wanagiri Hidden Hills. All entrance fees and round-trip private transport are covered.

Spend the day traveling around some of Bali’s isolated highlights without worrying about how to get around. Drive around the island in an air-conditioned vehicle, your private driver behind the wheel, and stop at a range of tranquil and spellbinding destinations. See Tanah Lot Temple sitting steadfast in the ocean; walk around the rolling green paddy fields of Jatiluwih; take grand photos at the Balinese Handara Gate; and swing over the jungle, enjoying the grand views of the Twin Lakes, at Wanagiri Hills.

Some of the landscapes most associated with Bali are around Ubud, but self-driving can be exhausting. Relax and enjoy the Wi-Fi as your private chauffeur does the work on this classic day trip, with pickup from south Bali, Ubud, Keramas, Sidemen, and Candidasa. You'll see craft villages, watch a barong dance, visit temples, including Ubud Monkey Forest, capture photos on a pool swing, and more: upgrade to include entrance fees.

Visit many of Bali's most spectacular attractions in just one day on this door-to-door day tour of the island. Visit the famous Tanah Lot Temple, the Tegalalang Rice Terrace, Ubud Monkey Forest, a jungle swing, and much more. Choose from a transport-only option (private or small-group) or upgrade for a private tour with entrance tickets included.

Ubud’s star attractions are scattered around the countryside, making rideshares a risky proposition. Skip the pain of negotiating with transport touts on the street and relax with this private driver—paid for in advance, online, in the currency of your choice. Opt for a standard tour of Bali or Ubud signatures, design your own itinerary, or mix things up—simply discuss at pickup.

From the temples and streams that earned the island’s rice-field landscapes UNESCO World Heritage status to buzzing pool clubs, fabulous beaches, and steamy volcanoes, Bali has a whole world to offer the independent traveler. Skip the risk and strain of self-driving and pair the freedom of indie travel with the luxury of a private driver on this fully customizable charter, available in a range of different durations.

Swim, sunbathe and snap plenty of photos at scenic beaches like Nusa Dua, Melasti and Padang Padang, all with a private driver to take you from destination to destination. Then wrap up with a magical sunset at Uluwatu Temple plus a kecak dance. Upgrade to include tickets, or economize with the half-day program, featuring Padang Padang Beach, Uluwatu Temple, and the kecak dance.

Discover some of the most beautiful sights in Bali with this day trip. Stops along the way include the Goa Gajah (Elephant Cave) Temple, the beautiful Tegenungan waterfall, the hot springs of Tirtha Empul temple, and the town of Kintamani, with great views of Mount Batur. You'll also get to stop at a local coffee farm and visit the terraces of Tegalalang Village  before heading to the royal palace and art market of Ubud.

Lempuyang Temple, famed for its Gates of Heaven, is one of Bali’s top photo spots. On this full-day private tour, visit this holy place and enjoy panoramic views of Mt. Agung, the highest volcano in Bali. You’ll also see three other east Bali highlights: the Tirta Gangga Water Garden with its pools and pavilions, Asah Hill, a popular photo stop, and Virgin Beach, named for its pale sands.

Climbing Mt. Rinjani is a highlight of many visits to Lombok, but many routes are extremely challenging. Take the easiest option—although this still involves ascending more than 6,500 feet (2,000 meters) in a day—when you prebook this private guided hike from Senaru with a night on the crater rim. Your package includes meals, water, camping gear, and camping porters, but excludes national park fees.

Escape the crowded tours with fixed sightseeing routes and see Bali the way you want on this private full-day highlights tour. Enjoy the flexibility to customize your itinerary to your interests, and choose six different activities or attractions and sites to visit, with a professional English speaking guide to provide history and context.

Explore Ubud with ease on this half-day guided tour on a fat-tire electric bike. Cover more ground with less effort with an electric bike, and don’t worry about navigating with a guide to lead the way. Ride through local villages, visit village temples, learn about local life, and see the UNESCO-listed Tegalalang Rice Fields.

Cliff-top Uluwatu Temple is famed for its sunsets, as well as the kecak and fire dance performances that take place there. Skip the risk of self-driving in Bali’s toxic traffic and let your driver-guide take the wheel on this private tour, which includes a visit to Padang Padang Beach. Upgrade to add a candle-lit seafood feast on the sands of Jimbaran Beach (Pantai Jimbaran)—perfect for couples.

Experience the essence of Yogyakarta with our sharing cycling tour, which combines authentic local insights, a sense of adventure, and a commitment to sustainability. Begin your journey along the serene riverside Kalicode areas of the city center and continue to the historic Sultanate's grounds, home to the royal family. This unique tour provides an insider's view of life in Yogyakarta, a city still governed by a Sultan who serves both as king and governor. Tour Highlight : - Cycling along riverside - Knowing Jogja’s way of life - Meet local people with urban living - Visit a chinese temple - Explore hidden sultanate royal family - Short visit Kraton area - Neighborhood behind small streets - Short visit Tamansari - Traditional culinary market - Having some local snack & drink - Experience: Masangin between banyan tree - Off the beaten path

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Borobudur is Indonesia’s most spectacular sight. It’s time-consuming to get there from Yogyakarta on public transportation, but this private tour makes it easy, with transfers direct from your door and no stops to collect other travelers. Upgrade to include tickets to the summit and a local guide who can share the stories behind the carvings—and the secrets of the Sailendra dynasty.

Enjoy an unforgettable private snorkeling experience in the crystal waters around Bali’s Blue Lagoon Beach. Try your luck at spotting a host of marine wildlife in their natural habitat, from angelfish to moray eels, as you swim around the reef. Then head to picturesque waterfalls and rice terraces with your guide. Round-trip hotel pickup and lunch are included.

Explore Bali on your own time, at your own pace, when you book this private car charter with chauffeur. You choose where you want to go, and how long you want to spend there. Visit as many places as you like in the ten hours you have for the vehicle rental. Just tell your English speaking chauffeur where you’d like to go, and they will take care of the logistics.

Take your Bali visit to new heights during this private, sunrise ascent of sacred Mount Batur. Wake up in the early morning to climb the island’s second-highest peak, enjoying the early dawn views from the top of this 5,600-foot (1,717-meter) active volcano. Celebrate at the summit with a basic breakfast before finishing with a well-deserved soak in a natural hot spring.

See a lot on a private sightseeing tour around some of Bali’s hidden spots. You’ll be picked up from your hotel in one of the main tourist areas of Bali. Take a boat across Lake Batur to a traditional Balinese village, Trunyan, where fascinating animist traditions are still followed, including death rituals. Continue to the Batur Natural Hot Springs, where you can refresh surrounded by nature, and the beautiful Tibumana Waterfalls.