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The 15 Evening Tours in Ubud That Are Worth the Money

39 tours  ·  from $14

The good evening tours fill up in the dry season and the best ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes, and how they differ.

Uluwatu Sunset, Kecak Dance, and Dinner Jimbaran Beach - A private ride through Bali traffic
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Uluwatu Sunset, Kecak Dance, and Dinner Jimbaran Beach

1.Uluwatu Sunset, Kecak Dance, and Dinner Jimbaran Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,681 reviews · from $35Our pick

This private, roughly seven-hour outing links Uluwatu Temple, a 50-man Kecak and Fire Dance, and a set seafood dinner at Jimbaran Beach. A chauffeur collects you from many Ubud and south Bali hotels. Guides such as Mur, Wayan, Nyoman, and Suta are praised for temple guidance, traffic skills, photos, and monkey warnings.

“Our driver Agnush was wonderful, very informative on our drive about the different areas we were travelling through on our way to Ulawatu. We felt at ease as he navigated through the busy traffic and also knew a couple of clever short cuts. He guided us through the temple and was our protector from the monkeys as we walked around. The Kecack dance was wonderful to watch as the sun was setting in the background amidst the full house of people there to enjoy the same experience. After the show Agnush was waiting for us exactly where he said and would be and easy to find in the sea of…”

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Mount Batur Sunset Trekking - The afternoon pickup from Ubud and beyond
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Mount Batur Sunset Trekking

2.Mount Batur Sunset Trekking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 353 reviews · from $45

Walk Mount Batur in the afternoon with a private English-speaking guide such as Yus, Sari, or Nick. Reach the summit for sunset, cook a simple meal in volcanic steam, then descend by flashlight. Expect steep, loose sections and 5 to 6 hours of walking.

“My wife and I were very happy with our Mt Batur Sunset hike. Yus and Aji were both great! Aji was our driver and made very good time getting us to the trailhead and we felt very safe with his driving. Yus was amazing. Very good to talk to, pRead more”

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Mount Batur Sunset Jeep Guided Tour (Private Tour) - What the 8 to 10 hour day really includes
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Mount Batur Sunset Jeep Guided Tour (Private Tour)

3.Mount Batur Sunset Jeep Guided Tour (Private Tour)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 152 reviews · from $27

Ride a private 4WD Jeep up Mount Batur with a professional driver, stopping for sunrise or sunset views and breakfast, then exploring the volcano’s black lava formations. The tour lasts about 8 to 10 hours, includes pickup, drop-off, snacks, water, and admission fees, but timing and transport details should be confirmed before booking.

“The black sand experience was something unique! Too bad we weren't able to see much of the sunset since it was cloudy that day we went up. But the trip was still worth it with the beautiful views we got from the mountain.”

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Mount Batur Camping Tour with Sunset and Sunrise Experience - The 3:30 pm climb to 1,717 meters
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Mount Batur Camping Tour with Sunset and Sunrise Experience

4.Mount Batur Camping Tour with Sunset and Sunrise Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 143 reviews · from $103

Hike Mount Batur in the afternoon, camp at a private summit spot, watch sunset and sunrise, and eat dinner and breakfast cooked on the mountain. Guides such as Tana, Nick, Niko, Yon, and Donn are praised for patient pacing, safety, local stories, and photography.

“Best tourguide for beginners, and shoutout to Bli Tana Adi Putra for explaining the story behind the mountain and being talkative during the hiking, and so good at photography”

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Mount Batur Sunset Trekking From Ubud - What the summit view gives you
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Mount Batur Sunset Trekking From Ubud

5.Mount Batur Sunset Trekking From Ubud

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 83 reviews · from $25

Trek Mount Batur with an experienced guide, hotel transfer, trekking pole, water, and a picnic meal. The details list both sunrise and sunset departures, so confirm the timing before booking. A hot-springs upgrade and local coffee-farm visit may be available.

“We loved the whole experience although it was fog at the top during sunrise. Our guide Yus and driver Yoga were excellen, attentive, experienced and prompt. You have to be physically and mentally prepared for a moderate to difficult 2 hour hike to the mountain top as well as starting your journey around 2am”

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Private Mount Batur Sunset Trekking - All inclusive tour - From Ubud to Mount Batur after lunch
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Private Mount Batur Sunset Trekking – All inclusive tour

6.Private Mount Batur Sunset Trekking – All inclusive tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 63 reviews · from $25

You’ll leave Ubud after lunch for a guided sunset climb of Mount Batur. Licensed guides such as Mede, Wayan, or Topa lead the uphill walk, then cook eggs or bananas over volcanic steam. Transport, tickets, water, torches, snacks, and walking sticks are included.

“The meeting point was not indicated in the tour information. We tried to contact the tour operator but it didn't answer, so we couldn't do the trekking.”

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Mount Batur Camping - Watch Sunset & Sunrise Tour - The two-hour climb to Mount Batur’s summit
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Mount Batur Camping – Watch Sunset & Sunrise Tour

7.Mount Batur Camping – Watch Sunset & Sunrise Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · from $59

Climb Mount Batur in the afternoon with a local guide, camp near the summit, and watch sunset and sunrise away from the busiest morning crowds. Your package includes dinner, breakfast, water, hot drinks, camping gear, entrance fees, and a visit to Batur Natural Hot Spring.

“Forget basic treks; this is an all-nighter with epic views. Dinner on the mountain was earned! Our guide was funny and kept our spirits high. Great way to bond and get away from the tourist traps.”

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Bali Food Tour: Savor Street Food and Night Market Adventures - Pickup in Ubud and the first ride
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Bali Food Tour: Savor Street Food and Night Market Adventures

8.Bali Food Tour: Savor Street Food and Night Market Adventures

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · from $35

Join a local guide such as Nata, Putu, or Natayana for an evening of Balinese food in Ubud. Expect a market visit, generous portions, babi guling, satay, desserts, vegetarian choices, bottled water, and pickup in central Ubud. Cash is needed for personal purchases.

“If you would like to experience traditional Balinese food with the help of an experienced guide then this is the trip for you! Our guide helped explain what foods we would be eating and how the food was prepared, took the guess work out for us. Excellent tour, great guide, totally worth every dollar. Thank you we had a fabulous time.”

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Private Tour: Tanah Lot at Sunset - Tanah Lot at the hour that matters
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Private Tour: Tanah Lot at Sunset

9.Private Tour: Tanah Lot at Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · from $39

Visit Taman Ayun Temple, then watch the sun set over Tanah Lot with a private guide and driver. The tour runs about six hours from a 1:30 pm start and includes Denpasar hotel pickup, entrance fees, and water. Guides such as Oka, Sunarta, Lewer, and Bagus have earned praise for kind, careful service.

“Our guide Oka was very helpful helping us navigate cultural issues. It was our first day in Bali. He was very good at explaining things to us. I know it seems like a small thing but I didn’t have small bills to pay to use the bathroom and Oka graciously pulled out the money and I used it. He was very kind.”

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Mount Batur Jeep Sunset - All Inclusive Tour - What the 4WD ride is really like
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Mount Batur Jeep Sunset – All Inclusive Tour

10.Mount Batur Jeep Sunset – All Inclusive Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · from $23

Trade the steep Mount Batur hike for an 8-hour 4WD Jeep tour from Ubud. Your local guide drives you across the 1963 black lava fields to sunset views over Lake Batur, Mount Abang, and Mount Agung. Pickup, entry, snacks, water, transport, and Jeep fees are included.

“Dolong and Noman made the experience amazing! Punctual, polite and had everything we could need. Beautiful experience from the food to the stops along the way and the jeep ride was SO fun. Only downside is how many flies there were in the entire area so be prepared!”

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Mount Batur Sunset Jeep Tour - Passing Batur’s hot springs
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Mount Batur Sunset Jeep Tour

11.Mount Batur Sunset Jeep Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · from $32

You’ll ride by private 4WD jeep up Mount Batur in the afternoon, passing hot springs and black lava before watching sunset over the huge caldera. Hotel pickup, entrance fees, and mineral water are included. Lanang is one guide praised for driving and photography, but pickup times can vary.

“Was picked up in Kuta 40 mins late so phoned supplier who responded straight away, but it was a 3 hour journey to the jeep, Then a 20 min drive to watch the sunset which the clouds were about so didn't see the Sunset but that's nature, thRead more”

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Evening Cooking Class with Romantic Dinner in Ubud - Harvesting spices at the farm
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Evening Cooking Class with Romantic Dinner in Ubud

12.Evening Cooking Class with Romantic Dinner in Ubud

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · from $45

Spend about five hours with Ron and the Lesung Bali team, visiting a Balinese home, harvesting spices, cooking traditional dishes, and sharing a candlelit dinner. Choose vegetarian or regular recipes, with Ubud-area pickup, a private car, snacks, water, and beer included.

“We had the most amazing experience at Lesung Bali with Ron as our instructor, who is also the owner, and a wonderful guide to Balinese culture and food. A great bonus for us was getting picked up directly from our hotel by the lovely driverRead more”

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ATV Quad Bike Bali with Gorilla Cave & Lunch at Cretya Sunset - What the two-hour ride is like
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ATV Quad Bike Bali with Gorilla Cave & Lunch at Cretya Sunset

13.ATV Quad Bike Bali with Gorilla Cave & Lunch at Cretya Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $34

Ride a single or tandem ATV through Ubud’s rice fields, jungle paths, rivers, mud tracks, Gorilla Cave, and a hidden waterfall. Your package includes safety gear, instructors, locker access, lunch at Cretya Sunset, and private transfers when selected. Aril and Yoga are named driver contacts.

“Great experience with Aril, so patiently waited for me being the slowest of the group lol very nice gentleman for looking after us”

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Ubud Sunset Mixology Tour by TikiBus - The Ubud route: sights from the moving bus
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Ubud Sunset Mixology Tour by TikiBus

14.Ubud Sunset Mixology Tour by TikiBus

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $29

Join a certified driver and expert mixologist for 90 minutes aboard a small TikiBus in Ubud. Sip cocktails or mocktails made with local fruit and herbs, enjoy snacks and music, and pass the Palace, Market, temples, and Monkey Forest at sunset.

“Was a fun experience in Ubud, was served some good drinks and there was music onboard where I was able to select my own, and was a small and intimate crowd so was able to connect with other travellers. A nice way to enjoy something different”

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Admission Tickets for Kecak Dance & Uluwatu Temple Sunset - Nusa Dua Beach gives you an easy first stop
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Admission Tickets for Kecak Dance & Uluwatu Temple Sunset

15.Admission Tickets for Kecak Dance & Uluwatu Temple Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · from $50

Spend an afternoon and evening with a private driver-guide, visiting Nusa Dua Beach, Padang Padang Beach, and Uluwatu Temple before the Kecak and Fire Dance. Pickup is available from Ubud, Kuta, Sanur, Jimbaran, Sukawati, and Benoa Port. Guide-driver Gede is specifically praised for friendly service and safe driving.

“Watch out for the sneaky monkeys on the temple grounds. Make sure you get in the performance arena early and situated yourself in the center (not on the sides) to get the best views”

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