Bali Private Driver & Car Charter: Full Day Custom Tour

Ten hours to explore Bali on your own schedule, with a driver who knows the routes.

A full-day private car rental with driver in Seminyak lets you build your own itinerary across Bali's temples, rice terraces, waterfalls and markets. The driver speaks English, handles navigation and can photograph you at each stop. Pickup from your hotel is included; you choose which sites to visit and how long to stay at each one. Bottled water and infant seats (when available) are provided. Lunch and entrance fees to attractions are separate.

Step-by-step itinerary

Flexible full day Bali custom tour

• Pick up from your location
• Visit Batuan Temple
• See sacred gray macaques in forest
• Experience Bali swing and selfie spots
• Relax at Cretya Ubud day club
• View Tegalalang Rice Terrace
• Look at Mt. Batur volcano and lake
• Explore Elephant Cave temple
• Watch worshipers at Tirta Empul Temple
• Visit Saraswati Temple in Ubud
• Shop at Ubud Art Market
• Walk Campuhan Ridge Walk
• Swim at Tegenungan Waterfall
• Explore Tukad Cepung Waterfall
• See Tibumana Waterfall
• Visit Kanto Lampo Waterfall
• Tour Tanah Lot Temple
• Visit Ulun Danu Bratan Temple
• Walk Jatiluwih Rice Terraces
• See water blow and massive statue
• Visit Uluwatu Temple
• Watch Kecak Dance at Uluwatu

The Experience

Ten to eleven hours gives you time to reach sites across the island without racing through them. The driver picks you up from your Seminyak hotel—or from Kuta, Canggu, Ubud, Sanur, Nusa Dua or other areas around Bali—and you decide the route. Some travelers spend the morning at Tegalalang Rice Terraces or Jatiluwih Rice Terraces, then move to temples like Tirta Empul or Saraswati Temple in the afternoon. Others head south to Uluwatu Temple on the cliff edge, timed to catch the sunset and the Kecak Fire Dance performance. The driver navigates traffic and knows which stops work together geographically, so your day holds together without you planning the connections.

The vehicle is air-conditioned and modern, with mineral water provided throughout the day. Your driver speaks English and can act as both guide and photographer—useful when you want to be in the frame at Tanah Lot Temple, the Campuhan Ridge Walk, or any of the waterfalls (Tegenungan, Tukad Cepung, Kanto Lampo). If you're traveling with children from age three, infant seats are available while supplies last. The car accommodates luggage as long as space allows, which matters if you're moving between hotels or carrying beach gear.

You're not locked into a set itinerary. If Ubud Art Market takes longer than expected, you stay. If a waterfall doesn't appeal once you're there, you skip it and head somewhere else. The driver waits and adjusts. Entrance fees to temples and attractions are paid separately at each site, and you'll need to arrange or buy lunch on your own—the driver can recommend spots, but meals aren't included. This setup works best if you have a rough idea of what interests you (temples, nature, markets, waterfalls) but want the freedom to change your mind and the convenience of not managing transport between stops.

What’s included

• Private vehicle with air conditioning.
• English-speaking driver who can also photograph you and provide guidance.
• bottled water throughout the day.
• hotel pickup from Seminyak, Kuta, Canggu, Ubud, Sanur, Nusa Dua or other Bali areas.
• infant car seats when available.

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats available

Operated by Bali Transport Service

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a private vehicle and driver for the full day to explore multiple sites at your own pace; choose the half-day option if you're staying in one area and prefer a shorter outing.

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Top questions

Can I visit both Tegalalang Rice Terraces and Jatiluwih Rice Terraces in one day?

Both rice terraces can fit into a full day, though they're in different parts of the island. Tegalalang is closer to Ubud and smaller; Jatiluwih is larger and further north. Your driver can advise on timing and traffic, and you can decide which one suits your day once you're on the road.

What time does the driver pick me up, and can I choose my own start time?

Pickup is included from your hotel in Seminyak or other areas around Bali. You arrange the start time with the operator when you book, and the driver arrives at your hotel at that time. The full day runs ten to eleven hours from pickup.

Is the driver also a guide who explains the temples and sites?

Your driver speaks English and can share information about the places you visit. The driver can also photograph you at each stop, which is useful if you want to be in the pictures. For detailed historical or cultural explanations, you may want to hire a separate guide or ask your driver about sites in advance.

What happens if I want to spend more time at one place and skip another?

The itinerary is yours to build. If you want to stay longer at a temple, waterfall or market, the driver waits and adjusts the rest of the day around it. You're not on a fixed schedule, so changes are part of how the day works.

Are there any sites I should book in advance, or can I just show up?

Most temples and natural sites accept walk-in visitors, though entrance fees are paid on arrival. Popular spots like Uluwatu Temple can get crowded in late afternoon. Your driver knows the best times to visit each place and can help you time the day to avoid the worst crowds.

Can I bring my three-year-old, and is a car seat provided?

Children from age three are welcome. Infant seats are available while supplies last, so confirm availability when you book. Let the operator know your child's age so they can arrange the right seat for your vehicle.