Dolphin Tour and Sunrise Watching in Lovina Beach from Ubud

The sun rises over the mountain while you're already on the water watching dolphins feed.

This 8 to 10 hour tour from Ubud takes you to Lovina Beach on Bali's north coast to watch wild dolphins at sunrise from a traditional boat, then returns for breakfast at a beachside restaurant. Pickup happens at 3:00 AM from resort areas or 3:30 AM from Ubud, and the tour includes a glass-bottom boat ride, life jacket, bottled water, breakfast, tea or coffee, and all parking fees. A live English-speaking guide leads the experience, and you can add stops to nearby waterfalls or temples at checkout.

Step-by-step itinerary

Dolphin watching and breakfast

• Watch dolphins at Lovina Beach
• Enjoy sunrise over the mountain
• Have breakfast at Coffee Nosky Restaurant

The Experience

The boat leaves Lovina Beach at dawn when dolphins are most active in the shallows. You'll cruise alongside them in their natural habitat—close enough to watch them feed and move through the water—from a traditional Balinese boat. The glass-bottom section lets you see what's happening below the surface without leaving the deck. Breakfast comes after the boat returns to shore at Coffee Nosky Restaurant, a beachside spot known for its spread, and you'll have tea or coffee while the sun is already up over the mountains behind you.

The pickup is early: 3:00 AM from Kuta, Seminyak, Canggu, Uluwatu or Nusa Dua; 3:30 AM from Ubud. That timing is what puts you on the water when the dolphins are hunting. The drive to Lovina takes about two hours, so you arrive as the sky is still dark. Life jackets are provided, and the boat ride itself lasts long enough to see the dolphins properly—not a quick pass. If you're traveling solo, you'll share the boat with other guests from different companies, which keeps the cost down. The tour can be adjusted at booking if you want to add a waterfall or temple stop on the way back to Ubud.

Vegetarian breakfast options are available if you mention it when you book. Dress is smart casual. Infants sit on an adult's lap. The tour suits all fitness levels, though it's not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health, or pregnancy. Service animals are allowed on board.

What’s included

• Pickup from your hotel in Ubud, Seminyak, Canggu, Kuta, Legian or Nusa Dua.
• roundtrip transport to Lovina Beach.
• traditional Balinese boat with glass-bottom section.
• life jacket.
• breakfast at Coffee Nosky Restaurant.
• tea or coffee.
• bottled water.
• all parking fees.
• live English-speaking guide.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomeNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Bali Private Tour Id

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to see dolphins at the hour they're actually hunting—the 3:00 or 3:30 AM pickup is what puts you on the water at dawn instead of mid-morning. If you'd rather sleep in or skip the long drive, a private option is available at checkout.

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Top questions

What time do the dolphins actually appear in Lovina Beach?

Dolphins are most active at dawn when they feed in the shallows, which is why the boat departs Lovina at sunrise—the timing is built around when you'll see them hunting in the water.

How long is the boat ride itself?

The tour runs 8 to 10 hours total from pickup to drop-off, but that includes the drive from Ubud (about two hours each way) and breakfast after the boat returns to shore; the actual time on the water is the early-morning dolphin cruise and the glass-bottom boat section.

What's included in the breakfast at Coffee Nosky Restaurant?

The tour includes breakfast and tea or coffee at Coffee Nosky Restaurant near Lovina Beach after the dolphin boat returns; vegetarian options are available if you request them at booking.

Can I add a waterfall or temple to this tour?

Yes—the tour can be adjusted at checkout to include stops at Gitgit Waterfall, Sekumpul Waterfall, Aling-aling Waterfall, or Ulundanu Bratan Temple on the way back to Ubud, or you can book the Full Package Tour or Extra 2 Stop option.

Is there an extra charge for pickup from certain areas?

Pickup from Ubud, Seminyak, Canggu and Legian is included; there is an additional cost of 500,000 IDR in cash per car for pickup from Nusa Dua, Kuta, Jimbaran or Uluwatu.

What happens if I'm traveling alone?

Solo travelers share the boat with other guests from different tour companies, which is how the tour keeps costs down; you can also book the Private Tour option at checkout if you prefer your own boat and guide.