Top Activities on the Ground in Indonesia - page 3

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.

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.

Hiking to watch the sunrise from Mt. Batur is a signature Bali experience. Walk at the pace that suits you when you book this private guided trek, with breakfast included and transfers available as an upgrade. As the climb finishes early in the day, you can opt to bundle additional activities: hot springs, white-water rafting, a lake temple, a sacred spring temple, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, or the Kanto Lampo Waterfall.

Thrill to two classic Bali adventures in just a day on this combo tour, with private transfers direct from your hotel. Start the day racing an all-terrain vehicle (ATV or quad bike), with a professional instructor to show you the ropes and lead you along the rugged, muddy off-road tracks. Then raft the Ayung River’s white waters with a guide. Along the way, enjoy an Indonesian buffet lunch.

Cycling is an amazing way to discover rural Bali. From rice harvesting to timeless ceremonies, experience local life on a guided cycle tour with hotel transfers. Before you start your mellow downhill ride, hit the scenic Tegalalang Rice Terrace, learn about traditional farming practices at a coffee plantation, and capture photos of Lake Batur and the Mt. Batur volcano, and once you’re done there’s an Indonesian lunch.

The Ijen Crater is famed for the blue fire that flickers on its crater lake, which you can only see after dark. Rather than drive yourself through the night, leave driving to your personal chauffeur on this private tour, which departs Ubud in the early evening and arrives back in the mid-afternoon. Avoid getting lost with a guide leading the way, and stay energized with an included breakfast.

Explore the area around Ubud from an electric fat-tire bike on this tour along the Sok Wayah rice field path. You and your guide spend time riding around the area’s lush rice paddies, learning about life in Bali as you go. You even get the chance to stop at a traditional house for a snack!

Experience a hassle-free arrival at Denpasar International Airport thanks to this private transfer service to Bali’s Nusa Dua area. Rendezvous with your attentive driver at your arrival gate and then sit back and relax during the trip to your hotel or private residence. You’ll be transferred in an air-conditioned minivan that seats up to 5 guests and luggage.

Instagram and photography enthusiasts will love this private tour of Nusa Penida, although it’s a fun tour for anyone who appreciates beautiful landscapes. You’ll be picked up in Bali and taken to the island by speed boat, to save time. On Nusa Penida, you’ll visit the most beautiful and picturesque beaches and bays, which make for stunning photos—sparkling waters, white-sand beaches, and dramatic cliffs will make you the envy of anyone scrolling through your feed.

Climb Bali’s highest and holiest mountain on a private sunrise trek with an experienced local guide. Enjoy a personalized, crowd-free ascent through forest and volcanic terrain, culminating in breathtaking sunrise views from the summit. Hotel pickup and drop off are included, along with trekking poles, headlamps, breakfast, and coffee or tea. This challenging adventure offers a unique chance to experience Mount Agung’s spiritual atmosphere and panoramic vistas.

On this Best of Ubud day tour you will visit the Tegalalang Rice Terrace set on a cliff located 600m above the sea levels. Best way to understand Bali's ancient irrigation system called "SUBAK", then see Hindu devotees bathing in Tirta Empul's holy spring water, and get up close and personal with macaques at the Ubud Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary plus Ubud arts handicrafts villages. Explore more places by choosing the full tour option; Elephant Cave (Goa Gajah) to see some age-old ponds and the Ganesha statue is located on one side with Trimurti (Shiva, Vishnu and Brahma) and Tegenungan waterfall known as wonderful waterfall in Ubud. Choose the Ubud custom trip to customize your own itinerary and/or to add more things to do or visit such as Jungle Swing, Campuhan ridge walk, Ubud Palace, Ubud Market, Suwat, Tibumana and Kanto Lampo Waterfalls, and any other amazing destinations in Ubud area. Naturally, your day includes door-to-door service from your hotel or port.

Nusa Penida is known for its incredible beaches, and this tour is your shortcut to seeing many of them in a day. You won’t have to worry about booking transport as return boat and minivan transfers are included. This tour saves you hours of researching which beaches to visit and how to get between them. See Kelingking Beach, Angel’s Billabong, Crystal Bay, and Broken Beach (Pasih Uug Beach).

Soak up the best views in Bali on a sunrise trek of Mt. Batur, followed by a trip to nearby hot springs to soothe your muscles. A small group lets you set a pace that suits you, while climbing the active volcano in time for sunrise means you’ll skip the midday heat. Hotel pickup and drop-off add convenience to your adventure.

The Mt. Batur climb is a signature Bali experience, but can leave you with sore muscles. Pair a private hike—including guide, trekking poles, headlamp, water, and a hearty breakfast with banana sandwiches, eggs, fruit, cookies, and hot drinks—with a swim in natural hot springs for relaxation. Your chauffeur will collect and drop you at accommodations across south Bali, including villas, guesthouses, hotels, and private rentals.

Experience the best natural attractions of Bali on a private 10-hour excursion. Your exclusive experience begins with an air-conditioned ride from your hotel to Sanur Harbor. Hop a boat to Nusa Penida, then head to Kelingking Beach, Crystal Bay, Broken Beach, and more. Enjoy time to swim, sunbathe, and take photos at each location. Lunch at a restaurant in Angel’s Billabong is also included.

Take a hot air balloon ride over the lush interior of Bali for excellent views of the paddies, jungles, mountains, and hot springs that span across the island by booking this experience, which includes stops at the Goa Gajah (Elephant Cave) temple and at the Ubud Market. This tour departs from Ubud's Chedi Club, with hotel pickup and drop-off from select Balinese towns included.

See Bali your way on this fully customizable tour package. Enjoy the freedom to explore the island with your own private driver at your disposal. Choose what you would like to see or let your guide tailor an itinerary especially for you. Popular choices include visits to the temples, the monkey forest, coffee plantation, waterfalls, artisan villages, waterfalls, rice terraces and more.

Don’t risk driving through the night to climb Mt. Batur: Relax with your own private guide and vehicle on this door-to-door sunrise adventure, which offers sweeping views across Bali. Enjoy coffee, tea, and eggs cooked in volcanic steam once you reach the viewpoint, then opt to explore three other craters or descend directly. Finally, refresh over breakfast at a restaurant with views over Lake Batur and the volcano.

Combine Balinese culture with adventure on a full-day downhill cycling tour from Ubud. After hotel pickup, you’ll travel to the dramatic landscapes surrounding the Kintamani volcano to enjoy a coffee-tasting session, breakfast and scenic vistas of Lake Batur. Then, you’ll cycle downhill for 3.5 hours through rural villages and picturesque scenery. Stop to listen to commentary from your guide and to visit a local family compound and then conclude your tour with a Balinese lunch and drop-off at your Ubud hotel.

Spend the day exploring some of Bali’s scenic highlights and take some enviable photos to add to your Instagram on this private tour. Get around the island in your own private vehicle. See Mount Agung looming over the island from the iconic Lempuyang Temple, walk through verdant jungle along a river to Tukad Cepung, visit a coffee plantation, and much more: all great backdrops to dreamy photos.

Cycling is a spectacular way to discover Bali, particularly when you don’t have to pedal uphill through the humidity or battle heavy traffic. Enjoy all the charm of Kintamani’s rice-terrace landscapes, temples, and villages on this leisurely 16-mile (25-kilometer) downhill cycle ride that includes vehicle transport from your door. Along the way, enjoy a Balinese breakfast with views of Mt. Batur, then wrap up with a hearty buffet lunch.

Watching the sunrise from the crater rim of an active volcano, Mt. Batur, is a highlight of any visit to Bali. Travel to Songan, a village close to the base of the trail, to start this hike. Your package includes a guide, park fees, a flashlight, a breakfast of eggs cooked in volcanic steam, and round-trip transfers from Ubud and Kintamani hotels.

Trek to the peak of Mount Batur at your own pace, with your own private party, and know you’re guaranteed to make it in time to watch a beautiful sunrise. Your guide will create this bespoke experience for you, without having to manage anyone else’s needs. All of your gear, transportation, breakfast, and drinks will be arranged for you, so you only need to concentrate on enjoying the trek.