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The 15 Best Tours & Day Trips in Bali

174 tours  ·  from $9

Anything with a guide, a jeep or a boat attached, in one list. These 15 are the ones worth giving up a whole day for, priced and timed, with the rest of the catalogue below them.

All inclusive Ubud private tour - Tegenungan Waterfall and its 15-meter drop
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All-Inclusive Ubud Private Tour

1.All-Inclusive Ubud Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14,344 reviews · from $100Our pick

Spend 8 to 10 hours touring Ubud by private air-conditioned car with a local guide such as Guna, Eka, or Swandi. Visit a Balinese home, Monkey Forest, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, Tirta Empul, and Tegenungan Waterfall, with lunch, a jungle swing, entry fees, bottled water, and photo help included.

“This was an absolutely fantastic 5 star tour of Ubud and surrounding destinations. My driver was Mr J and he was excellent, you couldn’t want for a more professional, helpful or knowledgeable guide. He took care of all arrangements anRead more”

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Best of Ubud Full-Day Tour with Jungle Swing - Monkey Forest: an easy start under the trees
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Best of Ubud Full-Day Tour with Jungle Swing

2.Best of Ubud Full-Day Tour with Jungle Swing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8,571 reviews · from $56

You’ll tour Ubud in a private air-conditioned minivan with hotel pickup, a driver-guide, jungle swing, rice terraces, Tirta Empul, Tegenungan Waterfall, and central Ubud sights. Guides such as Hendra, Saka, Komang, and Wayan are praised for flexible plans, local insight, and taking family photos.

“What an incredible day, packed with experiences and all with the best driver Desna!! Couldn't be happier with this tour. 😁”

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Best of Ubud 1-Day Private Tour - Celuk Village and the craft stops
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Best of Ubud 1-Day Private Tour

3.Best of Ubud 1-Day Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,451 reviews · from $54

Spend 8 to 9 hours with a private English-speaking driver-guide visiting Celuk Village, Batuan Temple, Tegenungan Waterfall, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, Monkey Forest, Ubud Market, and Ubud Palace. Guides such as Sudi, Gede, Oka, and Tegeg are praised for local insight, photography help, and flexible pacing.

“The tour guides made the experience worth while. The app it self and the supposed services it provides? Paid for and tried to cancel three tours but was denied a refund. Like I can control traffic and weather. Even funnier if you should want to contact the tour guides they recommend another app to do so, that’s a confidence builder.”

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Tanah Lot and North Bali Tour: Scenic Journey - Buyan and Tamblingan, Bali’s twin lakes
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Tanah Lot and North Bali Tour: Scenic Journey

4.Tanah Lot and North Bali Tour: Scenic Journey

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,620 reviews · from $100

Set out at 6 a.m. in a private air-conditioned car with an English-speaking driver-guide and photographer. Visit Ulun Danu Beratan, the Twin Lakes, Banyumala Waterfall, Jatiluwih rice terraces, Batu Bolong, and Tanah Lot. Lunch, water, parking, and entrance fees are included.

“Our day began at 6am when we met our guide DEDE right outside our cruise ship. In over 70 cruises we can honestly say that this was one of the very best tours we have ever taken thanks in great part to our wonderful guide. We loved eaRead more”

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Full-Day Tour to Water Temples and UNESCO Rice Terraces in Bali - Ulun Danu Bratan: A Temple Framed by Lake and Mountain
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Full-Day Tour to Water Temples and UNESCO Rice Terraces in Bali

5.Full-Day Tour to Water Temples and UNESCO Rice Terraces in Bali

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,539 reviews · from $39

Travel by private air-conditioned minivan from Ubud to Ulun Danu Bratan, Jatiluwih, Batukaru, and Tanah Lot. Guides such as Agus, Berata, Sakha, and Tia add cultural context, photography help, and flexible pacing. Choose lunch and admission options when booking.

“Every location was a beautiful experience. The architecture at the temples were stunning, the view at the rice fields were breathtaking, and the coffee plantation was a fun extra experience offered by our driver! Agus was so friendly and informative, he truly made the experience more than we expected.”

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East Bali Tour: Gate of Heaven, Water Palace, Sleeping Gajah - Sidemen and lunch at Sleeping Gajah
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East Bali Tour: Gate of Heaven, Water Palace, Sleeping Gajah

6.East Bali Tour: Gate of Heaven, Water Palace, Sleeping Gajah

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,726 reviews · from $100

Start at 4 a.m. with a private driver-guide such as Gede, Made, Eka, or Adi. Visit Lempuyang Temple, Tirta Gangga, Sidemen, and a Mount Agung viewpoint, then enjoy lunch and optional swimming at Wapa di Ume. Expect a long day, strong photographs, and plenty of time in the car.

“A trip purely meant for instagram nevertheless was a great experience. Gusti was on time to pick up and took me to the right spot to get great pics”

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Mount Batur Sunrise Jeep Tour with Optional Activities - Coffee, breakfast, and the first warm drink
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Mount Batur Sunrise Jeep Tour with Optional Activities

7.Mount Batur Sunrise Jeep Tour with Optional Activities

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,555 reviews · from $24

Meet your private Jeep guide near Mount Batur before dawn, ride to a sunrise viewpoint, then explore the Black Lava fields. Guides such as Agus, Komang, Gede, and Coco also help with photos and local insight. Add breakfast, hot springs, coffee plantation visits, or hotel transfers when available.

“Wonderful experience, really enjoyed every part of this activity. The sunrise was beautiful and GEDE NYOMAN were excellent tour guides. Definitely recommend”

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Electric Cycling Tour of Ubud with Free Hotel Transfer and Lunch - Starting at eBikes Bali in Petulu
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Electric Cycling Tour of Ubud with Free Hotel Transfer and Lunch

8.Electric Cycling Tour of Ubud with Free Hotel Transfer and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,397 reviews · from $41

You’ll ride an electric bicycle through Ubud’s countryside with guides such as Gusti, Gina, Putu, or Anilya, stopping at Tegalalang Rice Terrace, a temple or village site, and a jungle swing or coffee plantation. Central Ubud pickup, helmets, water, and lunch or dinner are included.

“There are many e-bike operators in Bali, but choosing a reputable one is important because you’ll be biking through heavy, often intimidating traffic with many motorcycles, cars, and pedestrians. eBikes Bali is an excellent tour operator foRead more”

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Mount Batur Sunrise Jeep Tour - Reaching the sunrise viewpoint by 4x4
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Mount Batur Sunrise Jeep Tour

9.Mount Batur Sunrise Jeep Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,247 reviews · from $39

Start before dawn with a hotel pickup, then ride a 4WD Jeep up Mount Batur for sunrise without hiking. Drivers such as Arman, Wayan, Gede, and Komang also take photos along the way. Continue to the black lava field, coffee farm, and optional hot spring before returning to your hotel.

“Guide Sarwa has helped me with the pickup at my hotel in seminyak to mount batur, where i meet Guide Nyonman Sail who drove jeep to the Mount Batur. Both of them teaches me the tradition of bali which is an eye opening for me. If you guys plan to go to Mount Batur, do find Guide Sarwa to pickup from the hotel and Guide Nyoman Sail for the jeep ride.”

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Mount Batur Sunrise Jeep Tour - Reaching the sunrise viewpoint by 4x4
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Mount Batur Sunrise Jeep Tour

10.Mount Batur Sunrise Jeep Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,198 reviews · from $20Best value

You’ll leave before dawn, ride a 4x4 jeep up Mount Batur, watch sunrise from a lesser-known viewpoint, cross black lava fields, and stop for coffee and breakfast. Drivers such as Obeng, Lya, Yayan, and Putu are also happy to help with photos and local insight.

“Sharing a beautiful moment with my sisters. Enjoying the stunning sunrise together. Celebrating my sister's milestone birthday with her, witnessing a gorgeous sunrise was like previewing the next chapter in her life. It was exciting and a great way to start the day.”

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Best of Ubud Attractions: Private All-Inclusive Tour - Tegenungan Waterfall brings fresh air and stairs
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Best of Ubud Attractions: Private All-Inclusive Tour

11.Best of Ubud Attractions: Private All-Inclusive Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,150 reviews · from $57

Spend about 10 hours exploring Ubud with a private driver-guide such as Gusde, Hendra, or Agung Rai. Visit rice terraces, Tegenungan Waterfall, Elephant Cave, Monkey Forest, Ubud Palace, and more. Add lunch and a jungle swing, then shape the day around your interests.

“Absolutely fantastic. Highly recommend, especially to those with a young family. Our guide was kind, and tailored our day to us. We could stop when needed for our 4 month old. Our guide was also very knowledgeable and answered our many questions. Such a wonderful day out learning of the Balinese culture.”

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Private Day Tour: The Highlight of Ubud - Tirta Empul and the meaning of holy water
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Private Day Tour: The Highlight of Ubud

12.Private Day Tour: The Highlight of Ubud

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,136 reviews · from $68

Spend 8 to 10 hours with a private English-speaking driver exploring Ubud. Visit Monkey Forest, Tirta Empul, Tegalalang, Tegenungan Waterfall, and Goa Gajah, or choose a custom route. Drivers such as Oka, Pandu, Agung, and Dika can adjust the day, explain Balinese customs, and help with photos.

“Great day with Ballon as our driver. He was very knowledgeable about the ubud area and went out of his way to make sure we had a great day.”

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Discover The Best of Ubud: All-Inclusive and Private Guided Tour - Starting at the Sacred Monkey Forest
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Discover The Best of Ubud: All-Inclusive and Private Guided Tour

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

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

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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Bali Instagram: Gate of Heaven Temple Tour - Lunch at Mahagiri has the day’s best view
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Bali Instagram: Gate of Heaven Temple Tour

14.Bali Instagram: Gate of Heaven Temple Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 737 reviews · from $85

Spend about 10 hours with a private Bali driver-guide visiting Lempuyang Temple, Tirta Gangga, Tukad Cepung Waterfall, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, and a jungle swing. Guides such as Berata, Bagus, Komang Pi, and Krisda are praised for safe driving, local insight, and taking photos.

“If the traveler has physical limitations this tour has a lot of climbing: stair and a pretty steep hill. Komang pi is an excellent host. Very personable but not overbearingly so.”

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Private Mount Batur Sunrise Trekking Tour - The dark climb to Mount Batur’s summit
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Private Mount Batur Sunrise Trekking Tour

15.Private Mount Batur Sunrise Trekking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 634 reviews · from $39

Set out early for Mount Batur with a guide such as Gunawan, Adi, Ricky, or Dyangu. You’ll climb in the dark with a flashlight, reach the summit for sunrise, see Lake Batur and nearby peaks, then eat breakfast cooked over volcanic steam before returning.

“Great tour! We were collected from our hotel by our driver. At base camp we were given water and flashlights. We had a private tour guide for myself and partner, Dyangu was so lovely (even though we booked a group tour). At the top he maRead more”

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