2-Day Bali Tour: Lovina Overnight with Dolphins & Tanah Lot
Two days across Bali's north and coast: volcano views, dolphins at dawn, and a temple on the rocks at sunset.
A 2-day tour from Bali to Lovina in the north, with one night at a beachside hotel. Day one takes you through Celuk Village and Kintamani, where you lunch overlooking Mount Batur's crater lake, then settle into Lovina. Day two starts before sunrise for a dolphin boat tour, then continues to Banjar Hot Spring for a swim, Ulun Danu Temple, Bedugul Market and Tanah Lot Temple at sunset before returning to your hotel.
Step-by-step itinerary
Day 1: Kintamani Volcano and Lovina Overnight
- Visit Celuk Village goldsmith
- See traditional Balinese painters
- Explore spices garden
- Lunch with Mount Batur view
- Drive through jungle and plantations
- Check in at Lovina Beach hotel
- Free evening at hotel
Day 2: Morning Dolphins and Tanah Lot Sunset
- Morning dolphins tour at 6am
- Breakfast at Lovina hotel
- Bath at Banjar Hot Spring
- Visit Ulun Danu Lake Temple
- Lunch near Ulun Danu Temple
- Visit Bedugul Market
- Visit Tanah Lot Temple for sunset
What’s included
- All entrance tickets to temples, markets and attractions.
- mineral water throughout the day.
- a sarong to wear at temples.
- English-speaking driver with air-conditioned car.
- breakfast and lunch both days.
- one night at a hotel in Lovina with a twin-share room and government tax.
Times
- Every day 08:00 08:30 09:00 09:30 10:00
Before you book
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The experience
Your first day begins in the morning with a drive north through Celuk Village, where goldsmiths and silversmiths work in the traditional way, and a stop at a painter's compound and spice garden. Lunch happens in Kintamani with views across Mount Batur and its crater lake. The road down passes through tropical jungle, villages and clove plantations. You arrive at your hotel in Lovina by evening with time to settle in.
The second day starts at 6am when your guide meets you for a boat ride on traditional outriggers to watch dolphins in their natural habitat at sunrise. After breakfast back at the hotel, you swim in the natural hot spring pools at Banjar, then visit Ulun Danu Temple on the lake. Lunch is served nearby. A stop at Bedugul Market, where locals shop for produce, comes before the drive to Tanah Lot Temple, a Hindu temple built on a rock formation where you'll catch the sunset if the weather is clear.
The tour moves at a steady pace with a guide who speaks English and stays with the group at each stop rather than dropping you at a parking area. All entrance tickets are covered, and a sarong is provided for temple entry. You travel in an air-conditioned car with bottled water included throughout.
Is this one for you?Book this if you want to combine Lovina's dolphins with northern coast temples and volcano views in one overnight trip. The 6am dolphin start means an early wake-up, but driving between stops keeps the pace manageable for those who prefer not to self-navigate.
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Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 9 years); Infant (under 4): free.
What time does the dolphin tour start on the second morning?
The morning dolphin boat tour departs at 6am from Lovina, so you'll meet your guide early to board traditional outriggers and watch the dolphins jump and play in their natural habitat as the sun rises.
What is Tanah Lot Temple and why is it worth seeing at sunset?
Tanah Lot is a Hindu temple built on a rock formation in the sea off Bali's coast. When the weather is sunny, the sunset view from the temple is the highlight of the second day, and the tour times your arrival to catch it.
Does the price include meals, and what kind of food is served?
Breakfast and lunch are included both days. Day one lunch is Indonesian buffet served in Kintamani with views of Mount Batur. Day two lunch is served near Ulun Danu Temple after the hot spring stop.
What happens at Banjar Hot Spring, and do I need to bring anything?
Banjar Hot Spring is a natural thermal pool where you swim and bathe in warm mineral water. Locker rooms and changing facilities are available on-site, so bring a swimsuit and towel or plan to use the hotel facilities afterward.
Is this tour suitable if I've never been to Bali before?
Yes. The tour covers major northern attractions in a single overnight trip, so it works well as an introduction to Bali beyond the southern resort areas. Your English-speaking driver guides you at each stop and handles all transport and logistics.
2-Day Bali Tour: Lovina Overnight with Dolphins & Tanah Lot
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