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One of Bali’s best-known temples, the sea temple of Tanah Lot, is especially beautiful at sunset. A great way to take in the daily spectacle without having to worry about organizing your own transport or logistics, this private tour gives you plenty of time to explore the temple before the sun sets. You also visit Taman Ayun and Alas Kedaton monkey forest, and have the option to enjoy a delicious post-temple dinner.

With calm waters and colorful marine life, Blue Lagoon is the most accessible snorkeling spot for travelers based in south Bali. Pair it with perhaps Bali’s most-Instagrammed sight, Lempuyang Temple’s Gate of Heaven, on this fascinating east Bali tour, with lunch in a restaurant by the beach. If you book the inclusive package, you’ll enjoy an instructor, jukung boat transfer to two separate spots, and essential gear as well.

Traverse Bali with your own guide and driver on this private car tour. Go straight from your accommodation to a monkey forest, a rice terrace, a temple, and beyond, learning about local history and culture as you go. See hidden gems that most tourists will miss and sightseeing hotspots in one tour.

•  Visit the Royal Water temple of Pura Taman Ayun, Bali’s largest and most architecturally distinguished shrine •  See the living, breathing cultural landscape of the island’s impressive Jatiluwih rice terraces •  Stand at the apex of Lake Bratan crater where you will find the Supreme Water Temple of Pura Ulun Danu Bratan •  Catch Bali’s best sunset at Tanah Lot Temple by the sea

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.

Create your ideal day in Ubud with a flexible, private tour. A knowledgeable driver is a necessity to explore the sights of Ubud and surrounding areas. Speak with your driver to create the ideal tour and then relax as they take care of the logistics and details of the day. Whether you want to climb a volcano, visit spiritual sights, see a coffee plantation, tour Hindu temples, or just sunbathe on the beach, your driver can make your ideal tour a reality.

Discover the top highlights of Ubud with ease on this full-day private tour. Enjoy pickup from your hotel and travel at your own pace to the Tirta Empul Temple, Tegenungan Waterfall, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, and Aloha Ubud Jungle Swing, with a local English speaking driver-guide to provide further insights.

See Borobudur, the world’s biggest Buddhist temple, and the Prambanan Temple Complex, also a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and get a taste of local culture too on this private tour, with round-trip transfers from your Yogyakarta address. In between the two temples, discover local life in Prambanan village. Meet a beekeeper, watch tofu being made, and visit a cracker workshop—all on two wheels. Temple tickets are at your own expense.

Explore the lush interior, rich culture, and beautiful temples of Bali during this private excursion to Ubud and Tanah Lot. Discover verdant rice terraces, see long-tailed macaques in Ubud Monkey Forest, and explore Taman Ayun Temple before a sunset visit to Tanah Lot Temple. Your day includes private round-trip transfers from Ubud and south Bali hot spots; upgrade to add lunch at a local restaurant and visit a jungle swing.

Have an unforgettable day seeing some of the best of what Ubud has to offer. Take in the area’s abundant natural beauty with a personable tour guide who will drive you around in a comfortable car and share fascinating facts about Bali. From the Ubud Monkey Forest sanctuary to the Pura Puseh Desa Batuan temple and more, you’ll make memories that will last a lifetime.

Get off the beaten path as you visit the "real" Bali on this small-group excursion to the island's lush interior, where you enjoy hiking, visits to remote rural villages and a stop at the magnificent Pura Luhur Batukaru Temple. During the course of your day, get the chance to learn about Balinese agriculture as you admire the area's intricate rice terraces and then explore one of the island's holiest Hindu temples. This small-group excursion, limited to just 6 participants, also includes a guide, all entrance fees and round-trip transport from your hotel.

This Bali car hire with an English-speaking driver is an ideal way to explore the island on your own. With your choice of several air-conditioned vehicles and availability for up to a full day, you can customize your own itinerary. Receive recommendations from your driver on places to visit, depending on your interests. Price is per person and any fuel and parking fees are taken care of.

Bali is full of photogenic spots, perfect for posts and reels. This private, customizable tour will take you to some of the prettiest spots in the country, from the Lempuyang Temple--famous for its oft-photographed "gates of heaven"—to the Tirta Gangaa water palace. Other stops include the Tukad Cepung Waterfall and the Uma Ceking Swing.

The best time to experience Bali’s Tanah Lot Temple is at sunset, when the sun paints the sea and sky in a spectrum of color. This evening tour allows you to visit Taman Ayun Temple, and witness a sunset at Tanah Lot Temple, Ideal fro those short on time, this tour incorporates some of Bali’s top attractions and allows you to travel with ease between them. Receive undivided attention from a private guide.

Escape the crowds and venture out into more rural parts of Bali on a sightseeing tour that allows you to skip the hassle of car hire and navigation. The itinerary of this excursion differs slightly from typical Bali sightseeing tours and therefore results in less-crowded attractions and the chance to explore at your own pace.

Lempuyang Temple's Gates of Heaven draw large crowds throughout the day—late access reduces waiting times considerably and allows for a less congested visit. This full-day tour also covers the Tirta Gangga Water Temple and Goa Raja Waterfall, with hotel pickup and an air-conditioned vehicle handling transport between all three sites throughout.

Explore several aspects of the Ubud area of Bali on this day tour that covers wildlife, religion, culture, and art. You'll visit the Ubud Monkey Forest (aka Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary), Elephant Cave Ubud (aka Goa Gajah), Kemenuh Butterfly Park, and two of Ubud's art villages—Mas village, known for wood carving, and Batuan village, known for painting.

See the best of Ubud’s traditional life, handicrafts and scenery with a full-day, private tour of the village highlights. Learn how artisans produce batik, and meet skilled silversmiths in a handicraft center. Visit a forested waterfall for a cool swim then explore Mas village, where woodcarvers create elaborate sculptures. Spot long-tailed macaques in a monkey forest, see a temple sanctuary, and hike lush rice paddies to learn about Balinese agricultural techniques. Browse bright stalls at a local market, then see the stunning Ubud Royal Palace before returning to your hotel.

Discover the top highlights around Ubud with ease on this private full-day tour. Enjoy pickup from your Bali hotel and travel by air-conditioned vehicle to top attractions such as the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, Tirta Empul Temple, Tegenungan Waterfall, Celuk Village, and the Jungle Swing. All-inclusive option available for a hassle-free day.

Bali is full of great street food. Begin your journey at Pura Agung Jagatnatha, a sacred Hindu temple in the heart of Denpasar, then pause at Puputan Square to reflect on Bali’s powerful history of resistance and its symbolic 0 km landmark. Next, indulge in Babi Guling, Bali’s signature roasted pork dish, and savor a comforting bowl of Bakso, a beloved Indonesian meatball soup. By introducing different local dishes, particularly Babi Guling, which is traditionally served only at ceremonies. This tour offers a deeper insight into local culture and traditions and the experience also supports 4 to 6 local food stalls, helping to empower the surrounding community.

- Enjoy the Highlights of Ubud Bali Top Attractions. - Learn about Balinese traditions and beliefs from your private guide - Amaze with tranquility, green view and serene landscapes of Ubud Countryside. - Take it easy with door-to-door round-trip private transfers

Bali is a big place with little public transport. Between the hordes of scooters, giant tour buses, and assertive trucks, it’s a challenging island to drive—even if you’re used to the left side. Enjoy all the flexibility of independent travel without the self-drive risks by chartering a reliable professional driver for the day, direct from your door. You plan your own itinerary: Navigation and parking is his problem.

Learn about Bali’s unique Hinduism and traditional village lifestyles the best way possible—by joining locals in a typical village and immersing in their lives. Meet a family, explore their compound, and enjoy Balinese morning tea with cakes and coffee. Learn how to make the traditional daily offerings known as canang sari and head to a sacred water temple for a blessing ritual. Your day includes lunch and 2-way transfers.

Public transportation in Bali is in its infancy and road conditions can be extremely challenging. Pair the flexibility of independent travel with the comfort of a private driver on this custom island tour. Whether your tastes run to beaches or rice terraces, temples or water sports, simply choose the duration that suits your plans, pick the spots you’d like to visit, and pay as you go for lunch and activities.