4 Bali Cruise Port Shore Excursions Worth the Early Start

1.Celukan Bawang Day Tour (all-inclusive with optional option)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 78 reviews · from $26Our pick

This private North Bali tour links Celukan Bawang port with waterfalls, Ulun Danu Beratan, Twin Lakes, Banjar Hot Springs, Lovina, and more. Choose a fixed package or customize your day. Guides such as Kadek, Joni, Krotok, and Dita are noted for safe driving, local insight, and flexible planning.

“Our driver was Joni, a very calm and clever driver. He did everything to make us feel comfortable. I recommend him without any ifs and buts. I would book the tour with him again.”

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2.Shore Excursion Cruise Ship from Benoa and Celukan Bawang Port

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · from $38

This private 6 to 8 hour Bali shore trip lets you shape the day around North Bali, Ubud, or South Bali. Expect an air-conditioned car, bottled water, port pickup, and a local driver-guide such as Krisna, Deta, Badil, or Sumi. Popular stops include Ulun Danu Beratan, Twin Lakes, waterfalls, coffee plantations, temples, and local restaurants.

“It was a great cultural experience. The roads are bumpy in some areas. Drives can be long between locations, so leave ample time.”

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3.Private Shore Excursion: Customized Best of Bali Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · from $45

Start at Benoa Port with a private English-speaking driver such as Putra, Gede, or Kantun. Shape a 6 to 10-hour route around Ubud, temples, rice terraces, waterfalls, or Uluwatu, with port transfers, bottled water, parking, and temple sarongs included.

“Thank you Desna for a fabulous tour of Ubud and surrounding areas! You are the greatest guide/driver of our Indonesian tour, from picking us up at our ship port, showing us beautiful rice terraces and waterfalls and taking us to quality artisan Read more”

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4.Celukan Bawang private North Bali Nature Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · from $28

You’ll explore North Bali in a private car with a local driver-guide, stopping at Ulun Danu Beratan, Handara Gate, twin waterfalls, lake viewpoints, hot springs, and temples. Jimmy, Yudi, and Adi are among the named guides. Bring cash for entrance fees and lunch.

“We had a great experience with our tour in north Bali. The driver provided plenty of information regarding the island and also helped us with a lot of recommendations.”

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