Top Indonesia Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises - page 11

Driving in Bali can be dangerous and stressful. Skip the drama when you book this private Instagram tour, with a personal driver/guide direct from your hotel or villa. You’ll visit three of Bali’s signature spots: the Gates of Heaven at Lempuyang Temple, Tukad Cepung Waterfall, a curtain fall that sparkles in the sun’s rays, and the Tirta Gangga Water Garden. Book a transport-only tour or upgrade to include tickets.

Visit the holy temples of Yogyakarta and Java with a local guide, and discover the hidden gems of the area. See Borobudur Temple, a hugely important temple in the Buddhist faith, as well as Prambanan Temple, a significant Hindu temple. Travel all over the island of Java and discover its scenic countryside and imposing mountains as well as its rich culture. This private tour includes hotel pickup for a comfortable experience.

Many private tours of Nusa Penida claim to be private but arrive on the chaotic, noisy, fast boat. Enjoy a truly premium experience when you book this exclusive tour by stylish motor yacht, with lunch included at a stylish restaurant, snorkeling gear, and an underwater photographer to capture you in action. Add an optional land tour or upgrade to elevate your experience even further with prosecco and a professional photographer.

The Mt. Sibayak volcano offers some of Sumatra’s most spectacular sunrise views, all the way to Medan, Berastagi, and Mt. Sinabung. It’s a short hike, but not one to attempt without a guide. This small-group tour makes everything simple, with hotel pickup, entrance fees, snacks, and hot drinks included—you even get to soothe tired muscles in some nearby hot springs after the hike.

There are some spectacular underwater sights in the Gili Islands: but to see them, you need a boat. This tour delivers a boat just for your group, plus lunch and bottled water. You’ll snorkel sunken scooters off Gili Trawangan, then head to Gili Meno to a colorful reef, a spot where turtles are often seen, and Nest Statues Jason de Caires Taylor, an eerie circle of coral-encrusted human sculptures.

It’s tough to reach the Ijen Crater (Kawah Ijen) from Bali independently: there’s no public transport and most providers won’t allow rental vehicles off the island. Skip the stress and join a small group (maximum 10) and a guide for a mesmerizing experience: a night-time volcano climb to see the blue sulfur fires in the crater lake and watch workers harvesting sulfur. Your package includes dinner, breakfast, accommodation, and transfers.

Hike to the top of Borobudur, where the many carved faces of Buddha made more than 1,000 years ago were restored in the 1970s. Then visit the Prambanan Temples and enjoy the surrounding lush green countryside, before watching a traditional Indonesian dance and music performance by the Ramayana Ballet. This private tour includes hotel pickup for a more personal experience.

With a 394-foot (120-meter) drop backed by a soaring volcano, Tumpak Sewu Waterfall is one of Java’s most beautiful cascades—often known as “the Niagara of Indonesia.” This tour includes hotel pickup from Malang, making access easy, plus a guide to help you along the sometimes challenging descent and round-trip transfers from your accommodation.

Ubud Cooking Class Bali that we offer are completely hands-on and conducted in English with Balinese Chef, students will be provided their own cooking station and utensils to prepare and cook all of the dishes by themselves. Let the students taste what they had prepared for lunch or dinner. There are option for Vegetarian or Non Vegetarian (peanut free as well). --VEGETARIAN-- Sauce Kacang (Peanut sauce) Bumbu Bali (Balinese spice paste) Kare Sayur (Vegetable Curry) Tempe, tofu and vegetable Sate (Vegetable Sate with peanut sauce) Pepes Mushroom (Grill Mushroom in banana Leaf) Mie Goreng (Fried Noodle) Dessert KOLAK PISANG (Braised banana saba in palm sugar gravy) --NON VEGETARIAN-- Sauce Kacang (Peanut sauce) Bumbu Bali (Balinese spice paste) Ayam Bumbu Bali ( Balinese Fried Chicken) Sate Ayam Sauce Kacang (Chicken Sate with peanut sauce) Pepes Ikan (Grilled Fish in Banana Leaf) Mie Goreng (Fried Noodle) Dessert KOLAK PISANG (Braised banana saba in palm sugar gravy)

Say no to the crowds at Borobudur and the Prambanan Temple Complex and yes to the tranquility of ancient rice terraces on this small-group adventure, with transfers from Yogyakarta city hotels and a guide to lead the way. Hike through lush green rice-field landscapes to Selogriyo Temple, a 9th-century Hindu temple in a dazzling setting, then discover a hidden waterfall at the base of Mt. Merapi volcano.

Indonesian people live with the threat of volcanoes year-round. Get to know Mt. Merapi, Yogyakarta’s closest volcano, on this 4WD tour which delivers thrilling trails and sweeping views. Along the way, witness the devastation the volcano inflicted on a typical local home, tour an emergency shelter that protects local people from eruptions, and enjoy adrenaline-filled river crossings. As it’s a private tour, expect plenty of personal attention from your guide.

Experience the breathtaking crater lake of the active Mount Batur volcano—a view our guests often call the most stunning in Bali. Our adventure travels mainly along quiet village backroads and is almost entirely downhill, letting you soak in the rural Balinese landscape without the struggle or the crowds. Our mission is to show you the Bali that others only dream of: authentic, serene, and untouched by mass tourism. We stop off at several points of interest throughout the route, including a large temple and a traditional Balinese home. We stop at lush rice paddies and give you plenty of photo opportunities, especially during our short walk through a rice field during which, if we are lucky, we will see farmers harvesting. • Enjoyed the Stunning Rural Landscape in Ubud • Learn the original Balinese Cultural, Tradition, Nature • Enjoyed Stunning view crater lake of the active volcano • Savar a delicious Breakfast and Balinese dish for Lunch

Discover Bali on two wheels on a bike tour through the countryside. Starting from Kintamani, ride downhill, away from the crowds, passing by villages and rice terraces. Stop along the way to hear about Balinese life, traditional foods, and home industries like stone making and woodworking.

Go waterfall chasing in Bali with ease on this private full-day tour. Enjoy pickup from many areas of Bali and travel by air-conditioned vehicle to Suwat Waterfall, where you can swim, explore the cave behind the waterfall, or cliff jump. Afterwards, explore two hidden gem waterfalls, the seasonal Kanto Lampo Waterfall and the tranquil Tibumana Waterfall, with a deep plunge pool.

Spend the day discovering the treasures of Ubud without the pressures of a group. Your private driver/guide will take you to some of the highlights of Ubud and around, from the Art Market and Ubud Palace through to Tegenungan Waterfall and the Tegalalang Rice Terrace. You’ll meet macaques in Ubud Monkey Forest—and more. Book the transport-only package or upgrade to include entrance fees.

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.

If you want the freedom to customize your own itinerary then opt for a private tour of Ubud. A great way for first-time visitors to orient themselves in Bali’s cultural capital, this personalized tour covers both top Ubud attractions—which include the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary and the Tegalalang Rice Terrace—and local villages and coffee plantations.

Ubud is known for its stunning waterfalls and jungle swings. Fill up your camera roll without the self-drive stress on this private day trip that hits three separate waterfalls, the Tegalalang Rice Terrace (swing included), and a coffee plantation—plus another, optional swing. Start at tumbling Kanto Lampo Waterfall, continue to the perfect cascade of Tibumana Waterfall, and finish at Tukad Cepung Waterfall, known for its light effects.

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.

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.

Take a break from the beaches of Bali and explore some lesser-known areas of North Bali on a small-group full-day tour. Hike to Wanagiri Hill, ride a canoe on the twin lakes of Buyan and Tamblingan, trek through the surrounding jungles, and visit Ulan Danu Tamblingan Temple to learn more about local culture and spirituality.

Don’t waste your precious vacation time in Bali at a subpar beach. Instead, relax on Nusa Dua, Geger, and Padang Padang Beaches all in the same day on this private full-day tour, direct from your Ubud or south Bali hotel. Once you’ve had your fill of the sea, watch the sunset at Uluwatu Temple followed by a kecak and fire dance performance. Please note: Entrance fees are at your expense.

Instead of waking up early for a sunrise trek of Mount Batur, explore the beauty of the volcano at sunset with this private guided trek. During the hike, pass by Balinese holy temples and local farms and through the scenic rainforest. On the way to the top, your guide will share details about the volcano, the local cultures, and more. Witness a stunning view of the sunset as your guide cooks bananas or eggs in the volcanic steam.

Bali’s beautiful temples, white sand beaches, and UNESCO-listed rice terraces make for some impressive photo opportunities. On this tour, visit some of Bali most photogenic sights and enjoy plenty of time to pose for photos. Some of the Instagram-worthy shots include swinging over the jungle, swimming beneath a waterfall, posing at the Tirta Gangga water temple, and standing at the ‘Gates of Heaven’.