The 14 Guided Tours in Bali That Are Worth the Money

1.Discover The Best of Ubud: All-Inclusive and Private Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 909 reviews · from $30Our pick

Spend 8 to 10 hours exploring Ubud with a private English-speaking driver-guide such as Kadek Jarot, Kancil, Agung, or Dika. Visit the Monkey Forest, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, Ulu Petanu Waterfall, Tirta Empul, and a coffee plantation, with an all-inclusive option covering lunch and entrance fees.

“Great day trip with our driver Kojer. Got to see a good variety of sites with ample time to explore each place. He was very friendly and helpful, would recommend.”

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2.Private Tour : Mount Batur Sunrise Trekking With Private Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 422 reviews · from $42

Start around 2am, meet your local guide at Mount Batur, and climb by torchlight toward a crater-rim sunrise over Bali, Lombok, and Lake Batur. Guides such as Tri, Andra, Ketut, and JRO set a steady pace, take photos, and help on the loose volcanic trail. Breakfast and coffee tasting follow.

“We had Tri as our guide and she was honestly so sweet and helpful. Despite having recently injured her foot due to an accident, she soldiered on and made sure we were okay. She took great photos and made sure we were all fed and looked after. On the way down she even lent me her walking sticks! Thanks so much Tri, we look forward to being back in Bali!”

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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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4.Ubud Private Tour : Best Of Ubud – Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 100 reviews · from $31

Spend 8 to 10 hours exploring Ubud with a private English-speaking guide such as Ketut Suwenda or Boli. Visit a Balinese home, Monkey Forest, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, Gunung Kawi Sebatu Temple, and Ulu Petanu Waterfall, with a jungle swing and hotel pickup included.

“Ketut Suwenda (IG: @safebalidriver) epitomised how caring, loving and respectful the Balinese people are. He provided a wonderful tour, packed full of unique memories for my wife and I. He arrived promptly as discussed at 7.30am at our hotRead more”

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5.Ubud Day Tour – Private Ubud Tour Guide – Best Of Ubud Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 96 reviews

Spend about 10 hours exploring Ubud by private air-conditioned car with hotel pickup and an English-speaking chauffeur. The route includes the Monkey Forest, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, coffee plantation, Tirta Empul, and Tegenungan Waterfall. Putu and Yogix are named guides associated with this service, and the private format allows some flexibility.

“Listen to our vision of what we were looking for. Listen to us sing songs in the car. Had a great time. PUTU spend all day in car not one GPS. Took us to a great restaurant as well”

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6.Mount Batur Guide and Natural Hot Spring

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 92 reviews · from $60

Set out before dawn with a local Mount Batur guide, climb to the summit for sunrise and breakfast, then relax for 1 to 2 hours at Segara Healing Bali Natural Hot Spring. Hotel transfers, bottled water, a driver-guide, and a village coffee plantation stop are included. Arta and Kupit are named drivers praised for punctual service.

“Such an awesome experience! Early wake up was well worth it for the view and the tour guides knowledge and hospitality. Our hiking guide went above and beyond in helping us get to the top and back down! Arta, our driver, promptRead more”

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7.Mount Batur Sunrise Trekking Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 91 reviews · from $55

Start with a midnight hotel pickup, climb Mount Batur with a local guide, and watch sunrise from the summit. Your private group gets transport, breakfast, hot tea, water, and a coffee plantation visit. Guides such as Pande and drivers including Rani and Angus have earned strong praise.

“Unforgettable experience hiking Mount Batur 🌋✨ The trek was full of energy and joy with a beautiful and active guide who made the journey even more special. I really enjoyed meeting amazing people from the UK, USA, and France — comRead more”

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8.Ubud Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 79 reviews · from $28

Explore Ubud with guides such as Ira, Windari, Win, or Ilia, visiting Gunung Lebah Temple, Campuhan Ridge, Museum Puri Lukisan, Ubud Palace, and a royal compound. Expect history, Balinese art, palace customs, and up to three hours on foot in a group capped at eight.

“When you come to Ubud, this should be one of your first activities. The tour guides you nicely through the history of Ubud so it's easier to understand how and why Ubud is the way it is right now. It also felt very private and personal. Our gRead more”

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9.Ubud Highlights Tour with Private Guide and Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 78 reviews · from $35

Spend about 10 hours exploring Ubud with a private English-speaking driver-guide. Visit the Sacred Monkey Forest, two waterfalls, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, Tirta Empul Temple, and a jungle swing, with hotel pickup, fuel, parking, water, and entrance fees included.

“Our guide Esa was wonderful. He was knowledgeable and kind. Took his time so we could enjoy everything. Would do this again.”

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10.Full Day Private Guided Tour to Bali

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 65 reviews · from $60

Start with 8 am hotel pickup and spend about nine hours with a private English-speaking driver-guide. Visit Tegenungan Waterfall, Tirta Empul, Kintamani, Tegalalang, and the Sacred Monkey Forest, with time to adjust the plan. Guides such as Rudi, Raka, Aris, Tegeg, and Yasmika have led this route.

“Raka was a fantastic guide/driver, so knowledgeable & friendly. The tour operators were so helpful in getting this tour rebooked for us after TripAdvisor (for some reason cancelled it). All good in the end. Great day. We definitely recommend Bali 4 U Tours & Raka.”

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11.Best Of Ubud Half Day Private Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · from $23

Spend about six hours with a private driver-guide exploring Ubud’s Tegalalang terraces, Tirta Empul Temple, Tegenungan Waterfall, and countryside gardens. Expect air-conditioned transport, pickup across Bali, photo stops, local culture, and flexibility from guides such as Adi, Ketut, Putu, and Dewa.

“Great tour and knowledgeable guide!! Highly recommend it. Our guide Adi was very accommodating and helpful!!”

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12.Mount Batur Sunrise Trekking With Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · from $25

Start with an early hotel pickup from Ubud, then trek Mount Batur by flashlight with a local guide. You’ll receive water, a walking stick, and breakfast at the summit, including eggs, banana sandwiches, fruit, chocolate, and hot coffee or tea while the sun rises above the clouds.

“We booked this tour very spontaneously, and everything went smoothly. Aries, our great and friendly driver, confirmed our pickup at our hotel in Ubud (2:20) via WhatsApp and reminded us of what we need to bring. He picked us up punctually and drove us to the meeting pRead more”

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13.Ubud Skip the line Monkey Forest Sanctuary Ticket and Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 39 reviews · from $18Best value

Spend about an hour inside Ubud’s Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary, following forest paths to Dragon Bridges, Pura Beji, and the 14th-century Pura Dalem Agung Padangtegal. A guide such as Agus may explain the temples and help you stay calm around the macaques. Admission and bottled water are listed as included.

“Thank you for such a great experience. You made it really easy getting tickets and showed us around the sanctuary with lots of wonderful information. thank you so much!”

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14.Bali Half Day Trip : All-Inclusive and Private Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · from $49

Spend about six hours exploring Ubud in a private, air-conditioned car with an English-speaking driver-guide. Visit the Sacred Monkey Forest, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, Tegenungan Waterfall, and Tirta Empul Temple. Hotel pickup, mineral water, transport, and entrance fees are included. Lunch is not.

“Tour was great and we had a great time getting to explore Bali and see what Bali is all about 10/10 experience”

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