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Ubud tour with temples, rice fields & waterfall, private guideA full-day private tour of Ubud with a professional English-speaking guide covers five major sites: the Tegalalang Rice Terraces (where traditional subak irrigation has been practiced since the eighth century), Tirta Empul Temple (a 960 AD complex built around a sacred spring), Tegenungan Waterfall (50 feet high, swimmable), Batuan Temple, and Ubud Art Market. Hotel pickup is available from Canggu, Kuta, Nusa Dua or Ubud; entrance fees, transport and a driver are included. The tour runs 10 hours.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to see Ubud's main cultural and natural sites in one day without arranging transport, entry or navigation yourself—the guide handles the route and explains what you're seeing so the stops connect instead of feeling like a list.
2-Day Private Bali Tour: Temples, Rice Terraces & Sunset DinnerYou’ll explore Bali’s best temples, meet local artists in their villages, taste fresh coffee in the highlands, and watch sunset over Tanah Lot—all with a friendly local guide and private car. If you want to see Bali’s highlights without rushing or missing those small moments (like chatting with a woodcarver or tasting fruit at a market), this tour is for you.
Bali Hotel - Denpasar Airport: Shared transfer with guideYou’ll be picked up right at your Bali hotel by a local guide who helps with luggage and shares stories along the way to Denpasar Airport. Enjoy air conditioning, bottled water, and an easy ride—even if traffic gets wild. It’s more than just a transfer; it’s a gentle send-off from Bali you’ll remember long after landing somewhere else.
Ubud: Tanah Lot Temple & Jatiluwih Rice Terraces Private TourYou visit four temples and a UNESCO rice terrace in a single day without arranging transport, timing the tides, or navigating between sites yourself. Hotel pickup and drop-off, a private guide, all entrance fees, and bottled water are included. The tour is built around low tide at Tanah Lot and sunset timing, so the schedule is fixed—that's what makes a full itinerary possible in one day.Is it for me?Book this if you want the main temples and rice terraces of central Bali in one day without arranging your own transport or timing the tides at Tanah Lot—the private format and fixed schedule are what make all four stops fit into a single afternoon and evening.
Besakih Temple tour with Kertha Gosa, waterfall and rice fieldsA private tour of Besakih Temple, Bali's largest and most sacred temple complex, with stops at Kertha Gosa palace, Bukit Jambul Hill and Tukad Cepung Waterfall. The tour runs 10 hours with an English-speaking driver, hotel pickup and drop-off, lunch, and all entrance tickets included. Not suitable for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnancy, or serious cardiovascular conditions.Is it for me?Book the all-inclusive option if you want the day planned and paid for before you arrive—the driver, lunch, and all tickets are arranged, so you move between four stops without stopping to negotiate or find food. Choose the car charter option if you prefer to arrange your own meals and entry fees but want the vehicle and driver for the route and local guidance.
Nusa Penida: Private Island Tour & Diamond Beach with PickupYou get eight hours exploring Nusa Penida's west and east sides with a private driver and English-speaking guide, hotel pickup included, and the freedom to choose which beaches and viewpoints matter to you. Transport, entrance fees, and route planning are all handled — you just show up and decide where to stop. Book at least two people, or expect to pay the solo surcharge.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Nusa Penida's main beaches and viewpoints without renting a scooter or navigating the roads yourself — the private minivan and guide handle the logistics, which is what makes eight hours of island hopping feel manageable instead of rushed.
Ubud Private Tour from Seminyak: Cultural immersion, no groupsThis is a private, full-day cultural tour departing from your Seminyak hotel to explore Ubud's spiritual and community life with a live English-speaking guide. You visit a traditional Bali Aga village with dirt-walled houses, the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary, rice terraces at Pakudui, the Sebatu Holy Water Spring temple, Tegenungan Waterfall, and a local coffee plantation, with lunch and bottled water included and no additional fees. The tour runs 8 to 10 hours and operates only for your group — no mass transport, no strangers on the itinerary.Is it for me?You end the day having walked through a real village, sat in temples, waded in a waterfall and eaten lunch cooked from ingredients the restaurant grows itself — all without arranging transport, negotiating entry fees or waiting for a group to gather. The private format means your pace and your interests shape the stops, and the guide's knowledge of the communities makes the experience something more than sightseeing.
Bali ATV Adventure: Ride Through Gorilla Cave & Ubud JungleYou’ll get muddy, laugh a lot, and see parts of Bali most visitors miss—from jungle trails to that unforgettable gorilla cave exit. Perfect if you want real adventure beyond the usual beach day.
Mount Agung sunrise trek from Ubud: Summit at dawnMount Agung sunrise trekking is a 10-hour guided trek from Ubud to Bali's highest volcano, departing before dawn and reaching the summit to watch the sunrise illuminate the island and Mount Rinjani in Lombok. The trek includes hotel pickup and drop-off, an experienced local guide, breakfast at the summit, hiking poles, a headlamp, and entry tickets. Moderate to challenging fitness is required; the trek is not suitable for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnancy, or cardiovascular concerns.Is it for me?Choose this trek if you're comfortable with early mornings and steep climbing, and you want the full experience of reaching Bali's highest point at the moment the sun rises. The guide and all logistics are arranged, so you show up at your hotel ready to hike—the timing and the route are set, which is what makes the summit sunrise possible.
Snorkeling Nusa Penida: Manta Rays & Cliffside ViewsA full-day snorkeling and land tour in Nusa Penida combines three ocean stops with manta rays and tropical fish, then moves to a car tour of the island's three most dramatic cliff viewpoints: Kelingking Beach, Broken Beach and Angel Billabong. The tour includes hotel pickup, snorkeling equipment, lunch at a local restaurant and a small shared group with an English-speaking guide. You can book snorkeling only or add the land portion, and solo travelers get scooter transport if needed.Is it for me?Book the full-day option to combine snorkeling with manta rays and a guided car tour of the island's three main cliff viewpoints; choose snorkeling-only if you have limited time and want to explore the cliffs on your own afterward.
Half-Day Ubud Tour: Monkey Forest, Art Market & HeronsA half-day private tour of Ubud takes you through the Monkey Forest on foot, then to the traditional art market and Petulu Village to watch white herons fly home at dusk. Your guide speaks English, transport and all entrance fees are included, and hotel pickup starts the day. A minimum of two people per booking is required.Is it for me?Book this if you want a private guide for the full day and need to be at Petulu Village at dusk to see the white herons arrive—a morning tour misses this entirely.
Bali ATV Quad Bike & Rafting Day Trip with PickupYou’ll ride ATVs across Bali’s rice fields and jungle trails, then raft down the Ayung River with a local guide by your side. Expect muddy fun, laughter with your group, an Indonesian buffet lunch, plus hotel pickup and drop-off for an easy day you’ll remember long after you’re back home.Is it for me?Book this if you want to pack two different adventures into one morning and afternoon without arranging transport or timing yourself — the pickup from your hotel and the fixed schedule are what make both activities fit inside a single day.
Ubud: Lempuyang Gate of Heaven & Tirta Gangga Private TourYou're driven from Ubud to Lempuyang Temple's Gate of Heaven at 1,175 meters elevation, then to Tirta Gangga Water Palace, Bukit Asah hilltop, and Virgin Beach. Hotel pickup and drop-off included, plus an air-conditioned vehicle and English-speaking driver for the full 150-mile round trip. The 2.5-hour drive each way means you leave early and return in the evening.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Bali's highest temple and the Gate of Heaven without arranging your own transport or navigating the eastern roads—the private vehicle and driver handle the long drive, which is what makes four separate stops possible in one day.
Nusa Penida East: Diamond Beach & Atuh Cliff Day TripYou board a fast boat at 7:30am from Sanur, cross to Nusa Penida, and spend the day with a local driver visiting Atuh Beach's eastern cliffs, Molenteng Tree House, Thousand Islands Viewpoint, and Teletubbies Hill. Lunch at a local restaurant breaks up the stops. The boat returns at 3:30pm. Everything is included—entry fees, transport, water, and the driver—so you only arrange your hotel pickup and confirm your details before departure.Is it for me?Book this if you want the main eastern highlights of Nusa Penida in one day without arranging your own boat, timing multiple stops, or navigating rough roads alone—the fixed schedule and included transport handle all three, leaving you to focus on the cliffs and the views.
Nusa Penida: Kelingking Beach & Angel's Billabong Small Group TourYou visit four of Nusa Penida's most photographed beaches in one day without arranging your own transport or timing the ferries. The group stays under four people, your AC vehicle includes a driver who knows the tides and the best light at each stop, and entry fees plus water are already paid. You return to Ubud by late afternoon.Is it for me?Pick this tour if you want to see Nusa Penida's famous cliffs and beaches without renting a scooter, hiring a private driver, or timing ferries yourself — the small group size and included transport mean you can focus on the views instead of logistics.
Ubud Temple Tour: Tirta Empul, Elephant Cave & Rice TerracesA private temple tour in Ubud, Bali, with an English-speaking guide takes you to Tirta Empul Temple, Elephant Cave, Batuan Temple and Tegalalang Rice Terraces over 6 to 10 hours. Your guide shares stories about Balinese spiritual beliefs, the traditional compound layout and how history, religion and community shape daily life here. Hotel pickup is included; entrance tickets to each site are paid on arrival.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're staying in Ubud without a car and want a guide who explains what you're seeing rather than just moving you through the sites. The private vehicle and pickup mean you don't arrange transport between temples, and the guide's knowledge of Balinese spiritual beliefs and history makes the difference between visiting temples and understanding them.
Ubud Ayung River Rafting: Bali's longest river with canyon wallsUbud Ayung River rafting is a six-hour white water activity on Bali's longest river, where you navigate rapids between towering riverbanks etched with stone carvings and hidden waterfalls. The tour runs as a private or small-group experience with a professional guide, all safety gear, an Indonesian buffet lunch, and hotel pickup; it suits both beginners and experienced paddlers.Is it for me?Book this tour if you are staying in or near Ubud without a car—the hotel pickup means you do not arrange your own transport to the river, and the six-hour window lets you fit the whole day around other plans. The small-group or private format works whether you are paddling with friends or joining others on the same departure.
Private East Bali Day Tour: Water Palaces & VillagesIf you want to see a quieter side of Bali—temples full of stories, peaceful water gardens, and villages where time moves slow—this private tour is for you. You’ll travel with a local guide, eat fresh food, and get real glimpses into daily life in East Bali.
Ubud Monkey Forest, Rice Terrace & Tirta Empul Temple TourA private guided tour through Ubud's most visited sites: the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary with its hundreds of macaques, the Tegalalang Rice Terrace carved into hillsides, the 10th-century Tirta Empul Temple famous for ritual purification in holy spring water, and Tibumana Waterfall where you can swim in a jungle pool. The tour runs 10 hours with an English-speaking guide, air-conditioned vehicle, and entrance fees to each site. Lunch and the Bali Swing are optional add-ons at checkout.Is it for me?Book this private tour if you want to move through Ubud's top sites—Monkey Forest, rice terraces, and a hidden waterfall—at your own pace in one day, with optional lunch and swing add-ons at checkout.
Bali Airport - Hotel: Private transfer with local driverYou’ll step off your flight in Bali and spot your driver waiting with your name on a sign (and probably a big smile). Enjoy a private transfer from Ngurah Rai Airport straight to your hotel or villa — air conditioning, bottled water, and friendly local tips included. It’s more than just a ride; it’s your first real welcome to Bali — one you’ll remember long after you unpack.
