Bali 5-Day Private Tour: Uluwatu, Ubud, Nusa Penida & Temples

Summary

Five days in Bali—temples, rice terraces, island cliffs and laughter

You’ll feel Bali’s spirit through temple rituals at Uluwatu and Tirta Empul, wander rice terraces near Ubud, swing above lakes in Bedugul, and stand on Nusa Penida’s wild cliffs—all with local guides handling every detail. Expect moments that stick with you long after you leave.

What’s the experience like?

I’ll admit it—I didn’t expect to get teary at a temple on my first afternoon in Bali. But after our driver Wayan met us at the airport (he was holding this handwritten sign with my name, kind of lopsided), we went straight to Uluwatu Temple. The air smelled like frangipani and burnt incense. Monkeys darted around the cliff edge while the sky turned that slow-burn orange over the Indian Ocean. I tried to pronounce “Kecak” before the dance started—Wayan just grinned and shook his head. The dancers’ voices echoed off the stone as night fell. I still think about that sound.

The next day was a blur—Ubud’s Barong dance (the costumes are wilder than I imagined), silverwork in Celuk Village where a woman let me try hammering a tiny flower onto a bracelet (I nearly ruined it), then Tirta Empul Temple for water blessings. The spring water was cold enough to make me gasp. Lunch was somewhere near Kintamani volcano; I barely remember what I ate but the view of Mount Batur and Lake Batur is stuck in my mind—misty, green, almost unreal. We stopped at Tegalalang Rice Terrace too, where kids waved from between coconut trees.

Day three felt slower—maybe because Bedugul is cooler up in the hills. At Wanagiri Hill I swung out over twin lakes (my hands were sweating so much on that rope) and we took those cheesy photos at Handara Gate everyone posts online. Ulun Danu Beratan Temple floats right on the lake; there’s something quiet about it even with other tourists around. Later at Tanah Lot Temple, I watched waves crash against black rock as locals set out little offerings—tiny baskets of flowers and rice—and for a second it all felt very far from home.

Nusa Penida day was wild: boat ride early (bring motion sickness pills if you need them), then Angel’s Billabong and Broken Beach—both look fake until you’re standing there squinting into the sun and salt spray hits your face. Kelingking Beach is as steep as they say; we only went halfway down but that view is burned into my brain now. Our guide Putu told us stories about spirits living in these rocks—I’m not superstitious but honestly, it fits.

On our last morning Wayan picked us up again, joking about how much luggage we’d collected (“Shopping finished?”). Five days in Bali went fast but left me with all these small flashes: sticky fingers from grilled fish at Jimbaran Beach, laughter echoing during Kecak dance, cool temple stones under bare feet. If you want someone else to handle logistics—pickups, tickets, all that—and just let Bali happen to you… this private tour makes it easy.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Airport Pickup and Uluwatu Tour

• Meet English speaking driver at airport
• Visit Uluwatu Temple on cliff
• Watch Kecak Dance performance
• Enjoy seafood dinner at Jimbaran Beach

Day 2 — Ubud Village and Kintamani Volcano

• Watch Barong and Keris Dance
• Visit Celuk Village for handicrafts
• Visit Tirta Empul Holy Spring Temple
• See Kintamani Village and Mount Batur view
• Visit Ubud Tegallalang Rice Terrace
• Explore Ubud Monkey Forest
• Have lunch buffet Indonesian food

Day 3 — Bedugul and Tanah Lot Tour

• Visit Wanagiri Hidden Hill photo spots
• Take photos at Handara Gate
• Walk around Ulun Danu Beratan Temple
• Visit Tanah Lot Temple at sunset
• Have lunch buffet Indonesian food

Day 4 — Bali West Nusa Penida Tour

• Visit Angel Billabong natural lagoon
• See Broken Beach rock formation
• Visit Kelingking Beach viewpoint
• Relax at Crystal Bay beach
• Have Indonesian food lunch

Day 5 — Departure Day

• Hotel pickup by English speaking driver
• Transfer to airport for departure

Top questions

Is hotel accommodation included in this Bali 5-day private tour?

No, hotel stays are not included—you book your own hotel separately.

Does this tour include pickup from my hotel or the airport?

Yes, airport pickup is included on arrival day; daily hotel pickups are also provided.

Are entrance fees to temples and attractions covered?

Yes—all entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary are included in your package.

Is lunch or dinner provided during the tour?

Dinner is included on select days (like Jimbaran Beach); other meals are not specified except bottled water each day.

Which places will we visit during this 5-day Bali private tour?

You’ll visit Uluwatu Temple, Jimbaran Beach, Ubud (including Celuk Village & Monkey Forest), Tirta Empul Temple, Kintamani Volcano area, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, Bedugul (Wanagiri Hill & Ulun Danu Beratan Temple), Tanah Lot Temple, plus Nusa Penida highlights like Kelingking Beach.

Is there an English-speaking guide or driver?

Yes—a friendly English-speaking driver/guide accompanies you throughout the trip.

Are infants or children allowed on this tour?

Yes—the tour is suitable for all fitness levels; infants must sit on an adult’s lap during transport.

How physically demanding is this itinerary?

The pace is moderate; some sites involve stairs or uneven paths but most stops can be adjusted based on comfort level.

What’s included

Your five days include airport pickup upon arrival plus daily hotel pickups by private car with air conditioning; bottled mineral water each day; entry fees for all temples and attractions listed in the itinerary; select dinners such as fresh seafood right on Jimbaran Beach; parking and petrol costs covered; and a friendly English-speaking driver who keeps everything running smoothly so you can just focus on soaking up Bali’s colors and stories.