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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.

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.

Tick off three of northern Bali’s top natural and cultural attractions without having to worry about hiring a car or a scooter on a private day trip that covers Ulun Danu Bratan Temple, and Fiji and Sekumpul Waterfall. You’ll head off the beaten track and visit parts of the Indonesian island that most first-time visitors miss out on.

Beyond the choked roads and fancy hotels, the old Bali offers traditional villages, jungle trails, and rushing rivers. Experience it in style, with a guide to lead the way and show you the ropes, on these Ubud adventure packages. Choose a rafting trip, a solo UTV (utility task vehicle or buggy) trip, or a tandem UTV trip: Upgrade for an UTV trip or a rafting-UTV combo adventure with transfers.

Experience sunrise from the summit of Mt. Batur on this private guided tour. Enjoy an early pickup from your hotel, and after a briefing, walk alongside your guide by flashlight to a sunrise viewing point on Mt. Batur. Enjoy a simple breakfast cooked in the volcanic vents as you watch the sunrise, while your guide takes plenty of photos of you to memorialize the experience.

Visit two of Bali’s top Hindu temples, and watch the sunset over the ocean, on this private half-day tour. Enjoy pickup from many areas of Bali and travel by private air-conditioned vehicle to the Taman Ayun Temple in South Bali. Afterwards, visit the ancient Tanah Lot Temple perched on an outcropping overlooking the ocean in time to watch the sunset.

Experience Bali’s natural beauty and Hindu culture on this private guided tour of its cultural capital Ubud, direct from your Ubud, Kuta, Sanur, Canggu, Seminyak, Nusa Dua, or Jimbaran address. Meet macaques at Ubud Monkey Forest; learn about farming at Tegalalang Rice Terrace; experience a water blessing at Tirta Empul Temple; and visit two of Ubud’s most beautiful waterfalls, Tibumana and Tukad Cepung. Upgrade to include lunch and entrance fees.

Benefit from the flexibility of a private Bali tour that explores Ubud and its surroundings at your pace and on your terms. Travel in comfort with a private driver and guide to attractions such as Tegenungan Waterfall, the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, and more that you don’t want to miss. Take a walk through the rice fields with an itinerary that can be tailored to your interests.

Discover many of top attractions around Ubud in one day at your own pace with private day tour. Skip the crowded tour buses and enjoy the comfort of a private air conditioned vehicle led by safe and a friendly English speaking local guide. On this highlight of Ubud private tour you will visit Waterfall, Hindu temple, Jungle swing and rice terrace. • Hit Ubud highlights including two waterfall, temple, and a rice terrace. • Hotel pick up and drop off included with a private air-conditioned vehicle. • Jungle swing experience with a nice view.

North Bali offers some of Bali’s signature landscapes, but it can take hours of driving to reach it from south Bali hot. Leave the navigation to your personal driver-guide—who’s also a skilled phone photographer—on this private tour, with pickup and drop-off at your address. See Ulun Danu Beratan Temple, the Banyumala falls, the twin lakes, and Jatiluwih Rice Terraces, with a stop for pictures at Handara Iconic Gate.

Around sunrise, the wild dolphins near Lovina Beach come out to play. Join them, in a glass-bottom boat, on this private tour—with door-to-door transfers to ensure you sleep in as long as possible. After the dolphins, enjoy breakfast in a local restaurant, then visit Wanagiri Hidden Hills to take selfies on its spectacular swing, high above the lake. Upgrade to add stops at a waterfall and a temple.

This tour will take you to Beratan Temple, one of the most beautiful water temple in Bali, continued to exploring Bali Handara Gate and Leke-leke waterfall. Visit scenic Bali’s UNESCO-listed rice terraces Jatiluwih and completed the tour with visiting Bali traditional coffee plantation.

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.

Perfect for those with limited time in Bali, this private Jeep tour reveals the best of Ubud’s rich cultural and natural tapestry. Go off-road and drive around the imposing Mount Batur for views of the lake; stop at the Tirta Empul Temple, a sacred spot for Balinese people; trek to the Tegalalang rice terraces, and much more. A scenic lunch, refreshments, and hotel pickup/drop-off are included.

Say goodbye to Jakarta’s hustle and bustle and unwind in the cool, rainy highlands of Bogor on this private guided full-day adventure that covers sights you’ll find hard to reach independently. Explore the Bogor Botanical Gardens, founded in 1817, visit a wooden puppet maker, hike to the Nangka Waterfall, view the Mulyaharja rice fields, and enjoy a Sundanese lunch. Round-trip transfers from hotels, rentals, ports, and the airport are included.

Escape the tourist trail and see the sacred volcano Mount Agung framed between Bali’s “gates of heaven” at Lempuyang Temple, one of Bali’s oldest and most beautiful temples. Along the way, discover the royal water palace of Tirta Gangga and Tenganan Ancient Village, to learn about Bali’s religion and culture.

The landscapes around Ubud make for spectacular cycling, but between the steep hills and the steamy climate it pays to choose an electric bicycle. Avoid central Ubud’s traffic-choked roads on this convenient guided e-bike tour. After pickup from your hotel, set off through emerald rice terraces, charming villages, and rustic temples to your final destination, the sacred springs of Tirta Empul Temple. Finally, enjoy a Balinese lunch.

The Bali that original travelers loved still exists—authentic, serene, and untouched. Discover it on this cycling adventure, with a guide to lead your small group through back roads and villages your maps app would never suggest. Get up close with local lifestyles as you visit a village temple and a traditional family compound—and take a walk in the rice fields. Breakfast, a Balinese lunch, and volcano views complete the day.

At heart, Bali is a rural island. Discover it on this off-the-path tour, with stops at a local home, rice fields, and a temple, plus a cycling adventure down charming lanes used mainly by locals. As well as a bike, helmet, and rain protection if required, your day includes an authentic Balinese lunch, fresh fruit, water while you cycle, and 2-way transfers from Ubud hotels.

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.

If you want to see Bali’s lush countryside but don’t want to be crammed in a tour bus for hours, try this cycling tour through the island’s jungles and rice plantations. Starting early near Kintamani, under the shadow of Mount Batur, cycle back to Ubud down roads and country tracks. Stop along the way at a traditional Balinese house compound to learn about country life in the region.

Bali's Instagram hotspots are scattered around east Bali and Ubud, which can mean a long day. This curated experience lets you hit the highlights fast, with your own driver/guide and a photographer too. Capture flawless shots at Lempuyang Temple's Gate of Heaven, the Tirta Gangga Water Garden, Tukad Cepung Waterfall, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, a Bali jungle swing, and a traditional coffee plantation. Entrance fees are at your own expense.

Heighten your chances of spotting angelfish, eels, and other marine life on a snorkeling tour of Bali's Blue Lagoon. During this door-to-door private tour, discover two different spots—Blue Lagoon and Tanjung Jepun. Snorkeling equipment, a guide, lunch, and round-trip transport are all included for a seamless day in the water. Upgrade to add the Gates of Heaven, an Ubud tour, or visits to Tibumana and Tegenungan waterfalls.

Uncover Bali’s spiritual side on this private full-day tour of some of the island’s most magnificent temples. Visit the majestic Ulun Danu Temple, where you can row a boat around the serene lake and stroll through the botanical gardens. After a traditional Balinese lunch (optional), overlooking the Jatiluwih UNESCO-listed rice terraces, and journey to the Taman Ayun Royal Temple. Finally, arrive at the famous Tanah Lot Temple in time to watch the romantic Balinese sunset over the coast.