Bali Shore Excursion from Benoa Port: Ubud & Uluwatu in One Day

Gunung Kawi Temple, rice terraces, jungle swings, river rafting, and a sunset dance performance in one 10-hour day

This private shore excursion from Benoa Port combines Bali's temples, nature, and culture in a single 10-hour tour with an English-speaking driver-guide. You'll move through Gunung Kawi Sebatu Temple, Tegalalang Rice Terraces, Uma Pakel Coffee Plantation, the Bali Swing, an ATV ride through Ubud villages, white water rafting, Tegenungan Waterfall, Garuda Wisnu Kencana cultural park, and end with the Kecak Dance at Uluwatu Temple at sunset followed by grilled seafood dinner at Jimbaran Beach. The route and timing vary by option: choose between a full Ubud itinerary, a full Uluwatu itinerary, a custom route, or a 4-hour condensed version. Mineral water, parking, and driver photography are included. Meals are not, though the guide will suggest restaurants.

The experience

Gunung Kawi Sebatu Temple opens the day: a water temple set into the landscape where you walk through carved shrines and natural springs. From there the route moves to Tegalalang Rice Terraces, where the view is the whole point: tiered green fields dropping away in every direction. At Uma Pakel Coffee Plantation in Ubud, you learn how local coffee and tea are made and taste both, a break that sits between sightseeing and the physical activities ahead.

The middle of the day shifts to movement. The Bali Swing hangs you over jungle canopy with a camera angle most travelers come for. The ATV ride that follows takes you off-road through villages, river crossings, and muddy tracks around Ubud. White water rafting on the same rivers follows, not extreme, but active enough that you're in the water, not watching it. Tegenungan Waterfall gives you a place to cool off and photograph the cascade. These three activities back-to-back are why this tour appeals to travelers who want more than temples and views.

The afternoon turns cultural and scenic. Garuda Wisnu Kencana is a sprawling cultural park with a massive statue and performance spaces. The Kecak Dance at Uluwatu Temple happens at sunset, the fire dance performed on a clifftop overlooking the ocean. The day ends at Jimbaran Beach with grilled seafood dinner by the water. Your driver acts as guide throughout, sharing cultural context and handling logistics. The four purchase options let you weight the day toward Ubud's nature and adventure, Uluwatu's temples and coast, a custom route of your own design, or a 4-hour version if your port time is short. Meals are not included in the tour price, but your guide will point you toward restaurants that fit the stops.

What’s included

• Driver who acts as guide and photographer with your smartphone.
• mineral water.
• parking fees.
• access to all attractions listed in your chosen itinerary option.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesUp to age 70

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availableNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by PT Bali Nest Utama

Is this one for you?Pick the Ubud option if you want adventure and nature: the Bali Swing, ATV, and rafting fill the middle hours. Pick the Uluwatu option if temples, cultural performance, and coastal views matter more. The 4-hour trip works if your port call is short and you want a sampler rather than a full day. A custom itinerary lets you weight the stops yourself.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is Gunung Kawi Sebatu Temple like when you get there?

Gunung Kawi Sebatu is a water temple carved into a hillside with natural springs and shrines built into the rock face. You walk through the temple grounds surrounded by lush vegetation and flowing water, a quieter stop early in the day before the more active portions of the tour.

Is the white water rafting difficult, or is it suitable for people who are not strong swimmers?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels according to the operator. The rafting is described as an exciting experience along scenic rivers. Your guide can advise on difficulty when you book and can suggest modifications if you have concerns about swimming ability.

Which option should I pick if I only have a few hours before the ship leaves?

The 4-hour trip option condenses the full-day itinerary, so you can experience Bali's highlights within a shorter port window. Your guide will prioritize the stops that fit the time you have available.

Does the tour include lunch or dinner?

Meals are not included in the tour price. The day ends with a seafood dinner at Jimbaran Beach, which you arrange and pay for separately. Your guide will suggest good restaurants along the route if you want to eat during the tour as well.

What is the Kecak Dance at Uluwatu Temple?

The Kecak Dance is a traditional Balinese fire dance performed at Uluwatu Temple at sunset. Performers chant and move in synchronized patterns around a fire, and the performance takes place on a clifftop overlooking the ocean, making it a visual and cultural highlight of the afternoon.