Top Ubud Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises - page 4

The sacred springs of Tirta Empul Temple have entranced Balinese for generations. Learn about local culture and experience a traditional blessing ritual on this immersive adventure. Your package includes skip-the-line entry, Hindu offerings, the loan of a Balinese sarong and sash, and round-trip private transfers from your Ubud address, with Wi-Fi and bottled water.

A rugged isle in the straits between Bali and Lombok, Penida Island is one of Bali’s top photo locations. Experience it on this all-inclusive private package, with lunch, private hotel transfers, fast boat tickets, and your very own local driver-guide. Hit Nusa Penida’s big four sights: Pasih Uug Beach, a collapsed sea cave, Kelingking Beach, an Instagram icon, Angel’s Billabong, a natural infinity pool, and white sand Crystal Bay.

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.

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.

Absorb the sacred splendor of Uluwatu Temple on a private full-day trip from South Denpasar. In the Balinese sunshine, you’ll visit the gorgeous Pandawa Beach and swim in the crystal clear waters of Labuan Sait Beach. Visit locations used to film scenes from hit movie, ‘Eat, Pray, Love’, and watch a mesmerizing kecak fire dance with the Uluwatu Temple as the backdrop. Then, after the sun has set, you’ll head to Jimbaran Bay to feast on an Indonesian lunch as you face the ocean. Round-trip transport from your South Denpasar hotel is included.

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 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.

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.

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.

There are few better ways to experience local culture than a cooking class. In this small-group class, join your Balinese host on a visit to a typical market, then enjoy coffee and cake as you learn about herbs and spices in the organic garden. Next, master Balinese cooking techniques—including the use of a stone mortar—as you prepare and eat a delicious 5-course lunch in a traditional open kitchen.

Towering 9,944 feet (3,031 meters) over Bali, the Mt. Agung volcano is the island’s highest and most sacred peak. Climb through the night with a guide to reach the summit in time for sunrise and soak up views across to the three peaks of Lombok’s Mt. Rinjani as you eat breakfast. This challenging yet rewarding tour includes 2-way transfers from south Bali, Ubud, Amed, Lovina, and Candidasa.

Discover a few of Bali's most popular photo opportunities—including a ride over the Tegalalang rice terraces on a gigantic swing—on this private tour from Bali. Explore around Ubud and spend as long as you like taking photos and shopping for artisan crafts. Sights include the Tirta Empul Temple, Tampaksiring, admire views of the Tegalalang rice terraces, and a stop at the Tegenungan waterfall.

Sunrise from Mt. Batur is a signature Bali experience but the walking route is hard on the knees and demands a start in the small hours of the morning. Let your 4WD driver take the strain on this private tour, with sunrise views and a thrilling off-road trail. Then head to Ubud for a whitewater rafting excursion on the Ayung River.

Bali’s traffic is not for the faint-hearted. Leave navigation, parking, and kamikaze scooters to an expert when you book this private custom day tour, available in a choice of durations—please note the different coverage areas when booking. Your chauffeur will collect you from your hotel or villa in Ubud, Canggu, Seminyak, Kuta, Legian, Nusa Dua, Jimbaran, Uluwatu, or Sanur and either follow your dream itinerary or help you plan a route.

Shun the self-drive hassles and check off three classic south Bali attractions in just half a day on this convenient private tour. Start at Padang-Padang Beach, then head to Uluwatu Temple, set atop the cliffs, for sweeping views before you travel to Jimbaran Bay and feast on fresh seafood on the sands. Book the transport-only package, or upgrade to include entrance fees—and dinner if you would like.

Watch the sunrise over the Island of the Gods from the top of an active volcano on this rewarding early morning trekking tour. As you reach the summit, you’ll be rewarded with amazing views over caldera lakes, rice terraces, lush jungle, and sleeping villages all the way to the coast. You’ll then enjoy a delicious breakfast cooked on a volcanic vent before returning to your hotel for a well-earned rest.

Go on a boat ride from Lovina beach with a captain to see dolphins in the ocean. The boat is safe, comfortable, and has all the necessary equipment for sailing. In the morning, dolphins come to Lovina waters to find food and play. Look out for them, get close, and enjoy watching them jump and swim while the sun rises. After you spot dolphins while on the boat, you can go swimming and see them from underwater. You can hold onto a piece of wood that is attached to the boat and swim alongside the dolphins. After finish watching the dolphins, you will have some time to go snorkeling in the lovina water. It's a great place to see pretty coral reefs, different kinds of fish underwater. The Dolphin adventure will take about 3 hours, but it could be shorter or longer depending on how long you spend watching the dolphins. Before heading back to your stay we can stop at lunch stop or lake bratan temple with your personal expenses.

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.

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.

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.

Explore the Bali countryside on a thrilling all-terrain vehicle (ATV) ride during this small-group tour. Choose to ride a single or tandem quad bike, and after a safety briefing, follow your guide past a landscape of waterfalls, rice fields, river, jungle, tunnels, and villages. Includes hotel pickup option, lunch, and all equipment.

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.

Get an adrenaline rush as you raft the Ayung River with a professional guide. Bounce over rapids and wind past rainforest, rice paddies, and waterfalls as you float down the river. No prior experience is necessary on this half-day tour, which includes private hotel transfers and an Indonesian buffet lunch after your ride. Upgrade to visit the Kintamani area for views of Mt. Batur volcano and Lake Batur.

Ride off the beaten track during your Bali vacation aboard your own all-terrain vehicle (ATV). Climb onto a quad bike and follow a guide along a challenging track, suitable for all skill levels. Motor past a picturesque landscape of rice fields, bamboo forest, and lush riverside flanked by traditional Balinese villages. Showers, lunch, refreshments, all safety gear, and insurance coverage are included. Enhance your experience by upgrading to add transport or other fun activities such as white-water rafting or Ubud sightseeing.