Bali from Benoa Port: Private Tour with Local Guide & Lunch

Summary

Private Bali tour from Benoa port with temples, rice fields, art villages and waterfall plus lunch included

You’ll meet your local guide right at Benoa Port before exploring ancient Batuan Temple, cooling off by Tegenungan Waterfall, tasting Balinese coffee overlooking lush valleys, and wandering through Tegalalang’s rice terraces and Celuk’s silver workshops—with an Indonesian lunch included. Expect warm smiles, real stories, and sensory moments you’ll remember long after you’re back onboard.

What’s the experience like?

Wayan was already waving my name on a sign when I stepped off the ship at Benoa Port — I almost walked right past him because I was distracted by the smell of incense drifting over from somewhere nearby. He grinned and said “Welcome to Bali!” like he meant it, then led me to his van (cold water waiting inside, which honestly felt like a small miracle). The drive out of Denpasar was noisy and bright — scooters everywhere, women in sarongs balancing baskets on their heads. Wayan told me about his family’s temple as we headed for Batuan Temple. I tried to say “terima kasih” properly; he laughed and said it was close enough.

Batuan Temple itself is older than anything I’ve ever seen back home. The stone carvings are dark with age and mossy in places; you can feel the weight of centuries there. Wayan pointed out the coconut fiber roofs — black and rough under my hand when I touched one (he said it’s traditional). After that we stopped at Tegenungan Waterfall. There were kids splashing in the pool below, shouting over the roar of water. I didn’t swim but dipped my feet in — cold enough to make me yelp. The air smelled green somehow, like wet leaves and river stones.

We had coffee at a plantation near Ubud — Balinese coffee is strong enough to wake the dead, but good. They let us taste ginger tea too while looking out over a valley so green it almost hurt my eyes. If you want to try the swing thing over the jungle here, you can (I chickened out). Lunch came next: simple Indonesian food with rice terrace views at Tegalalang. It’s hard to describe how peaceful those layered fields look in real life — photos don’t really get it across. There were artists selling little paintings along the roadside; one old man nodded at me but didn’t push for a sale.

Last stop was Celuk Village for silver jewelry — everything glittering under bare bulbs in tiny shops. The women working there showed me how they twist the wire by hand; their fingers move so fast it’s hypnotic. On the way back to port we passed batik workshops too (the patterns are wild). By then I was tired but happy — it felt like we’d squeezed weeks into one day trip from Benoa Port without ever rushing too much. Still think about that first sip of ginger tea sometimes.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Bali Cultural and Nature Highlights

• Pickup from Benoa Port
• Visit Batuan Temple
• Tegenungan Waterfall visit
• Tropical Plantation and Coffee Experience
• Explore Tegalalang Rice Terraces
• Visit Celuk Village for Jewelry
• Lunch with Rice Terrace View
• Batik and Handmade Weaving

Top questions

Is pickup included from Benoa Port for this Bali tour?

Yes, pickup from Benoa Port is included—your guide will meet you with a sign showing your name.

What attractions are visited on this private Bali shore excursion?

The tour visits Batuan Temple, Tegenungan Waterfall, a coffee plantation near Ubud, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, Celuk Village for silver jewelry, and batik workshops.

Is lunch provided during this day trip from Benoa Port?

Yes, an Indonesian lunch with rice terrace views is included in the tour.

How long does the Bali private tour last?

The tour covers several key sites in one day while your cruise ship is docked; exact duration depends on your schedule but aims to maximize your time ashore.

Are entry fees included in this Bali shore excursion?

Yes—all entrance fees and taxes are included in the price of the tour.

Is this tour suitable for travelers with limited mobility?

The tour may not be recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health; check specifics before booking.

Can children join this private Bali day trip?

Specialized infant seats are available upon request; suitable for most fitness levels unless otherwise advised by your doctor.

What languages does the guide speak?

Your driver-guide speaks English or Japanese depending on your preference.

What’s included

Your day includes pickup right at Benoa Port by an English or Japanese-speaking local guide-driver, all entry fees and taxes covered throughout Batuan Temple, Tegenungan Waterfall, Tegalalang Rice Terrace and Celuk Village stops; bottled water along the way; plus a traditional Indonesian lunch overlooking rice fields before returning comfortably to port by air-conditioned vehicle.