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East Bali is stressful and time-consuming to drive to from south Bali, so relax with an experienced chauffeur at the wheel on this private door-to-door tour. You’ll see three of the area’s most attractive sights—Tirta Gangga Water Garden, Ujung Water Palace, and Lempuyang Temple, known for its Instagram hotspot Gate of Heaven. Finish up with time to relax on the white sands of Virgin Beach (White Sand Beach).

Explore Bali's top attractions on this private, full-day sightseeing tour from Kuta. With a personal guide, learn more about Balinese culture Balinese villages, visit the royal Ubud Palce, see the spring-fed bathing areas at the Gunung Kawi Sebatu Temple, and visit the Tegalalang Rice Terraces. On this private tour, you customize your own tour of the culture and heritage of Bali.

Many Nusa Penida day trips cover either the west coast or the east coast, meaning travelers miss out on key photo locations. Hit the highlights of both coasts on this private Instagram tour that allows about 30 minutes at each location. You’ll visit Kelingking Beach, Diamond Beach, Atuh Beach, Broken Beach (Pasih Uug Beach), Angel’s Billabong, and the treehouses, with an Indonesian lunch, hotel transfers, and fast-boat tickets included.

Cliff-top Uluwatu offers magical vistas, but traffic can be challenging. Leave navigation, parking, and time management to your private driver/guide on this half-day tour. Visit Uluwatu Temple, one of Bali’s most important sea temples, watch a kecak performance and a fire dance, then head to Jimbaran Beach for a candle-lit meal. Pay cash as you go or upgrade for a package that includes a seafood dinner.

The traditional kecak and fire dance at Uluwatu Temple are one of Bali’s most popular dance performances, and ticket lines can get long. Ensure entry without the wait when you book these skip-the-line packages, which include a guided tour of the temple and entry to the show. Choose between small-group and private tours with included hotel pick-up and drop-off.

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.

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.

Watch dawn illuminate the stunning scenery surrounding Mt. Batur on a sunrise trekking tour. After emerging early, you’ll ascend to the crater rim and witness a beautiful sunrise while revitalizing with breakfast. Gaze at panoramic vistas then walk around the crater and lava-sculpted landscape with your guide. Upgrade to add hotel transfers and a coffee plantation visit: You can also opt to soak in volcanic hot springs.

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.

Rafting trips and all-terrain vehicle (ATV) rides are the top adrenaline activities around Ubud. Experience either rafting or ATV with these fun packages: ATVs follow a trail that includes a natural waterfall, a thrilling tunnel, and a river. Book a rafting trip from a meeting point, or upgrade to book a single or tandem ATV ride—with or without transfers from Ubud and the south Bali hot spots.

Bali’s spiritual energies and ancient religion have drawn seekers for centuries. Experience them the authentic way on this private visit to Tirta Empul Temple, where locals seek purification in sacred springs. After discovering the site’s history and architecture, don a traditional sarong and a simple top and join your guide in an ancient act of worship, making offerings, ritually cleansing, and freeing yourself of negative energies.

Learn more about Balinese culture through its cuisine on a fun half-day food tour of Denpasar. Skip the burgers and sample authentic Balinese dishes served by street vendors and small, local eateries. You’ll sample more than 15 different foods, so come hungry. You’ll get personalized attention and the chance to ask questions as tour group sizes are kept deliberately small.

North and west Bali offer views and temples that require long drives on challenging roads. This private full-day tour visits three of Bali's most beautiful temples: Ulun Danu Beratan, Tanah Lot, and Taman Ayun. Learn about Balinese agriculture at Jatiluwih rice terraces, a coffee plantation, and a local market, and enjoy lunch along the way with a professional English-speaking driver guide.

The highlands around Ubud are home to a myriad of waterfalls, some established Instagram favorites, others barely visited. Leave route-finding and parking to your expert private driver on this convenient door-to-door tour, with entrance fees for your first three waterfalls included. As well as the ever-popular Tukad Cepung, Kanto Lampo, and Tegenungan, other options include Sumampan Waterfall, Yellow (Kuning) Waterfall, less-visited Goa Giri Campuhan Waterfall, and newly formed Bandung Waterfall.

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.

Make the most of your time in Bali with a private tour designed to maximize photo-worthy backdrops. Over three days, visit waterfalls, beaches, temples, and farmland. Soar over the landscape in a giant swing, enjoy sunset at Uluwatu Temple, try water sports at Jimbaran Beach, and more. Travel comfortably with hotel pickup and air-conditioned private transport, avoiding public transport hassles.

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.

While most cooking classes give you the chance to create a few dishes, this experience lets you learn to prepare nine Balinese classics, making it the ultimate choice for food lovers. As well as mastering the basics of Balinese cuisine, you’ll benefit from the insider knowledge of your guide. Opt for the morning tour to include a market visit and shop for ingredients like a local.

Avoid the crowds of cruise line shore excursions when you opt for a private day tour that includes pickup from the port (or, if you're staying locally, your hotel). Choose from curated itineraries featuring waterfalls, temples, lakes, and beaches, with entrance fees covered. Enjoy a personalized experience away from large groups, tailored to your interests and schedule.

Travel to East Java in comfort on this private overnight tour to see the blue flame flickering over the Ijen Crater’s sulfur lake. Savor volcanic landscapes above Banyuwangi, capture photos of sulfur miners, and enjoy two local meals. Your package includes door-to-door hotel pickup and round-trip transportation from south Bali, Ubud, and northwest Bali plus a north Bali highlights tour.

Explore three different snorkeling sites on this all-day tour from Sanur port, Nusa Lembongan hotels, or hotels in Legian, Seminyak, Kuta, Nusa Dua, Sanur, and central Jimbaran. The itinerary includes spots off Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Penida like Manta Bay, Crystal Bay, Gamat Bay, and Mangrove Point. No experience is necessary. Your day features a kayak trip and an Indonesian lunch buffet, but government fees are at your expense.

See the best of Ubud Bali on this private, full-day nature tour. Ascend into the hills to view the popular Ubud Monkey forest see Balinese macaques . Delve into Balinese culture at the Tirta Empul holy water temple, featuring tiered fountains, manicured gardens and stone sculptures of mythical creatures spouting water into bathing pools.

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.

Enjoy the sunrise on the summit of Mount Batur on a full-day, small-group trek from Kuta or Ubud. Hike alongside your Balinese guides as you walk by flashlight, then enjoy stunning views of the island from the edge of an active volcano. Enjoy a simple breakfast as you watch the sun appear on the horizon. Climb over black sand and lava-formed hills while exploring the UNESCO-recognized crater, hike back to the base of Mount Batur, and pause to see a Balinese coffee plantation on the return trip to your hotel.