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Arriving at Bali’s Ngurah Rai International Airport can be stressful, particularly after a long flight, with freelance drivers and taxi touts all hustling for your business. Get your vacation off to an easy start and a stress-free finish when you book this private round-trip airport transfer service, in a comfortable car with space for up to four travelers plus luggage. To avoid confusion, your driver will hold a sign with your name.

Head to the silversmithing village of Celuk, not far from Ubud, for a truly intimate hands-on jewelry making class—with a maximum of four travelers to your tutor. Whether you're thinking of starting your own jewelry business or just want to create the perfect Bali souvenir, you'll pick up tips, tricks, and techniques. You'll leave with a beautiful piece of your own design and receive photos of your experience too.

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.

See the highlights of Bali in just three days on this to-the-point tour combo, which covers ground you couldn’t hope to cover independently. On day 1, explore Ubud, including Ubud Monkey Forest, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, Tegenungan Waterfall, and a jungle swing; on day 2, hit four separate waterfalls, including Tukad Cepung; on day 3, visit Bedugul and Jatiluwih, with sunset at Tanah Lot Temple. Package includes lunch and hotel transfers.

Purification and cleansing body and soul by nature with holy water blessing Like the body and mind, the soul can also dirty and polluted. Every thought, word and deed that we do directly affects the state of the soul, it’s purity and cleanliness. Likewise, when there are influences from outside, it can also affect the state of the soul. Analogy like the body, even we are not doing activities, the body still gets dirt, dust and germs, as well as the soul. So it’s obligatory to cleanse the body and soul with natural energi regularly. One way that is believed by Balinese people is Melukat (purification). Melukat comes from the word “su” which is mean “good” and “lukat” which is mean “purification”. So literally melukat means self-purification in order to be good, in case body and soul purification. Hindus in Bali perform the melukat ceremony with holy water to obtain wellness, goodness and cleanse the soul from negative things such as nightmare, illness, anxiety, burdens on the mind

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.

Make your Bali vacation even more blissful by exploring the island on your own terms. Travel by private air-conditioned luxury car or minivan and be assisted by an English-speaking driver. This full-day car hire—priced per person—comes with your personal chauffeur. You can choose your own destinations for a day without a predetermined itinerary. Pickup is included as well as fuel charges. See areas of service in the Inclusions section.

Bali is known for its picturesque temples and stunning natural attractions. This full-day tour takes visitors to all of the island’s most beautiful sights in a single day. The perfect activity for short-term visitors who want to make the most of their trip and avoid the inconvenience of renting a car.

If you’ve tried Bali’s unique cuisine and want to be able to recreate it back home, this small-group Balinese cooking class is an ideal activity for you: The morning session visits a local market to shop for fresh ingredients. Learn about spices and techniques from a professional Balinese cook, then enjoy eating the fruits of your labor. Transfers from Ubud hotels are included.

Don't just order dishes in a restaurant, delve deeper into local cuisine as you cook and eat with a Balinese family in their home. This private half-day experience provides an authentic look at local life in a village just north of Ubud. Travel by private vehicle through terraced foothills and discover Balinese spices and other ingredients from the family garden. Learn to use a traditional wood-fired stove to cook several dishes, then enjoy your creations for lunch or dinner.

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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.

Perched on a cliff along Bali’s south coast, Uluwatu Temple is a sacred Hindu temple and a popular destination. Visit during sunset to independently explore the temple at its most atmospheric. Combine the visit with a spectacular Kecak Fire show at the temple, a visit to Padang Padang Beach, and enjoy a beachfront dinner (own expense) at Jimbaran Bay afterwards before returning to your hotel.

Explore the mountainous area of West Bali on this hassle-free day trip in an air-conditioned van. With your guide, visit the Taman Ayuan Royal temple and see the water temple of Pura Taman Ayun, the Ulundanu temple, Luwak Coffee Plantation, Jatiluwih Rice Terrace, Batukaru temple, and more. This package includes a Balinese lunch.

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.

Spare yourself the stress and risk of self-driving Bali on this private door-to-door tour. Soak in volcanic hot springs, enjoy lunch with a view of the Batur volcano, tour a coffee plantation, and see four key highlights of Ubud: Tegenungan Waterfall, Elephant Cave, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, and the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary.

Avoid rigid timetables, drive-by visits and crowded tour buses with this private, fully customizable day trip around Bali. Whether you’re into sightseeing or hiking or simply relaxing on the beach, build a personalized schedule from a range of potential destinations, from popular stops like Nusa Dua Beach and Mount Batur to hidden gems like Tirta Empul Temple and the Nyaman Gallery. Don’t miss out on a potential highlight just because you don’t know about it, either: get tailored hints and tips from your private driver.

Adrenaline junkies will thrill to this adventure combo: white-water rafting the Ayung River and roaring through Bali’s lush countryside on an ATV. Discover hidden waterfalls, cool off in refreshing waters, and whizz through rapids with the help of your rafting guide. After a buffet lunch, don a helmet and boots to ride around the rice paddies on an ATV. Choose from a solo or tandem ride to suit your preferences.

About 12 miles (18 kilometers) north of Ubud, Taro is a very traditional Balinese village. Immerse in local lifestyles with your local guides on this half-day private experience centered on their family compound. Learn to make Balinese offerings, sample Balinese snacks, and visit a sacred water temple for a traditional Hindu blessing (a small entrance fee will be payable in cash). Your day includes 2-way private transfers from the Ubud area.

A convenient way to explore Bali, this private tour through Ubud makes your journey easy. Discover the cultural richness of Ubud as you experience highlights including the Holy Spring Temple for ritual purification, Tegalalang Rice Terrace where Balinese farmers cultivate rice, the Monkey Forest home to around 700 Balinese long-tailed macaques, and a hidden waterfall in Ubud.

Travelers interested in both Balinese culture and nature won’t want to miss this relaxing private evening tour. The tour is timed well so that you’ll catch the sunset from the beautiful cliffside Uluwatu Temple, where you can take pictures and enjoy the views. Then watch a traditional kecak fire dance performance at the temple before indulging in a leisurely seafood dinner at Jimbaran Beach.

East Bali is home to some of the island’s most stunning sights—but you need to leave Ubud early to capture photos of Lempuyang Temple’s Gate of Heaven before the mist closes in. Relax in your own private vehicle on this private tour that includes the Gate of Heaven, Tirta Gangga Water Palace, a Mt. Agung viewpoint, and a gourmet lunch with an infinity pool and river views.

Experience two of Bali’s top snorkeling spots on this Padangbai trip. Skip the taxi and enjoy private hotel pickup and drop-off. You can leave your fins and lifejacket at home, as all snorkeling and safety gear is provided. Enjoy a filling Indonesian lunch near the beach before heading back, or upgrade to add a cooking class, Ubud highlights, a waterfalls tour, or a visit to Lempuyang Temple’s Gates of Heaven.

Explore the landscape of Bali on two wheels with this guided cycling tour. With a small group of just four travelers, head to Mount Batur to start your cycling tour. After admiring the views of the volcano, caldera, and lake, hop on your bicycle and follow your English speaking guide downhill past local farms, villages, and rice fields, with stops at a local school, family compound, and temple.