Wild dolphin watching tour North Bali: Lovina Beach at dawn

Dolphins leap and play in open water, not in a tank or a show.

A 12-hour private tour in North Bali that starts before dawn at Lovina Beach to watch wild dolphins in their natural behavior, then moves through Gitgit Waterfalls, Ulun Danu Beratan Temple, and a coffee plantation. The tour includes hotel pickup, breakfast, all entry tickets, a driver who serves as your guide in English, and a bottle of water. Children from age 5 are welcome.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Gitgit Waterfalls1h
2. Ulun Danu Beratan Temple1h
3. Jatiluwih Rice Terraces1m

Dolphin watching and nature exploration

• Watch dolphins at Lovina Beach
• Visit Gitgit Waterfall
• Try diving in Bali waters
• See Lake Buyan and Lake Tamblingan
• Explore Ulun Danu Beratan Temple
• Tour Coffee Plantation and try Luwak coffee
• View Jatiluwih Rice Terrace

The experience

The boat leaves Lovina Beach in the early morning, when dolphins are most active in the waters off the coast. You watch them leap, play and swim freely in the open ocean, not confined, not performing. This is the core of the tour, and it is why North Bali's marine life draws people here instead of to dolphin shows elsewhere. The boat ride itself is part of the experience: you are on the water where the animals live, not behind glass or a barrier.

After the dolphins, the day moves inland. Gitgit Waterfalls, 35 meters high and the tallest on the island, sits 11 kilometers south of Singaraja. Then comes Ulun Danu Beratan Temple, built in the 17th century on the edge of a crater lake in the cool uplands of North Bali. The temple's Meru shrines honor the lake goddess and the island's largest volcano, Gunung Agung. The location and the atmosphere draw photographers and visitors who want to see how the island's volcanic shape created both the landscape and the spiritual sites within it.

A stop at a coffee plantation lets you see how Luwak coffee is made: the beans pass through a civet's digestive system, which changes the flavor profile. You can taste the coffee and other local products while looking out over the river valley. The tour wraps with a visit to Jatiluwih Rice Terraces, where paddies unfold from the mountain down toward the coast. Your driver stays with you throughout, speaking English and handling all the logistics so you move between sites without arranging transport or entry on your own.

What’s included

• Breakfast.
• hotel pickup and drop-off.
• private transportation with a driver who guides in English.
• dolphin boat ticket.
• entry to Gitgit Waterfalls, Ulun Danu Beratan Temple, and the coffee plantation.
• a bottle of water.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 02:00 and 03:30

AgesAdult (12 to 70 years) · Child (5 to 11 years) · Under 5: can't be booked

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. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by CMP Bali

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to watch wild dolphins in their natural habitat with a private driver and guide handling all the logistics: the 12-hour day and the early morning start are what make the full itinerary possible without you arranging transport or tickets between sites.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 11 years). Children under 5 can't be included in the booking.

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 time does the dolphin watching start at Lovina Beach?

The tour departs in the early morning when dolphins are most active in the waters off the coast. Your hotel pickup happens before that, so the timing depends on where you are staying in North Bali.

Is the boat ride to see the dolphins included in the tour price?

Yes, the dolphin boat ticket is included, along with breakfast, all attraction entry fees, hotel pickup and drop-off, and bottled water.

How high is Gitgit Waterfalls?

Gitgit Waterfalls is 35 meters high and is the tallest waterfall on the island of Bali. It sits in the village of Gitgit, about 11 kilometers south of Singaraja.

What is Luwak coffee and where do I try it?

Luwak coffee is made from beans that have passed through a civet cat's digestive system, which chemically alters the proteins and creates a smoother, more complex flavor. You visit a coffee plantation during the tour where you can see the process and taste the coffee yourself.

What should I know before booking if I have a health condition?

The tour is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnant travelers, or those with poor cardiovascular health. The boat ride and the length of the day are factors to consider. If you have concerns, contact the operator before booking.