Top Indonesia Day Trips

Take a day tour around the Ubud area to check out some of Bali's most popular attractions. Stop at Tegalalang Rice Terrace, Tegenungan Waterfall, Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary, an art market where you can shop for souvenirs, Puri Saren Palace (Ubud Palace), and Tirta Empul Temple, known for its natural springs.

Have a great day out in Ubud on this full day out, where you will visit the Monkey Forest, take a jungle swing, walk through the rice terrace, learn about the water temple, and also spend time at the waterfalls. Round trip transfers are included in the price from most places. Note that entrance fees and lunch are extra expenses.

Many so-called “private” Penida Island tours include transfers by public fast boat. This tour gets you there on your very own boat, and offers the chance to swim with giant manta rays, snorkel colorful coral and vibrant fish, and enjoy an included lunch. Opt for a snorkeling-only tour, or spend the afternoon exploring the island, with stops at Kelingking Beach, Broken Beach (Pasih Uug Beach), and Angel’s Billabong.

A rugged isle in the straits between Bali and Lombok, Penida Island is one of Bali’s top photo locations. Experience it on this all-inclusive private package, with lunch, private hotel transfers, fast boat tickets, and your very own local driver-guide. Hit Nusa Penida’s big four sights: Pasih Uug Beach, a collapsed sea cave, Kelingking Beach, an Instagram icon, Angel’s Billabong, a natural infinity pool, and white sand Crystal Bay.

Enjoy the sunrise on the summit of Mount Batur on a full-day, small-group trek from Kuta or Ubud. Hike alongside your Balinese guides as you walk by flashlight, then enjoy stunning views of the island from the edge of an active volcano. Enjoy a simple breakfast as you watch the sun appear on the horizon. Climb over black sand and lava-formed hills while exploring the UNESCO-recognized crater, hike back to the base of Mount Batur, and pause to see a Balinese coffee plantation on the return trip to your hotel.

There's no better place in Bali to see the kecak dance, a lively performance featuring a beatboxing male voice choir, a demon king, and a flirtatious deer, than on the Uluwatu cliffs. Pair the Kecak and Fire Dance with a visit to the temple itself then feast on seafood by candlelight when you book this private tour. Your chauffeur will collect you direct from your hotel and drop you back.

If you love photography and natural beauty, this private door-to-door waterfall tour is for you. Visit the three most beautiful waterfalls around Ubud without the hassle of self-drive: Tibumana Waterfall, nestled in the jungle, Tukad Cepung, concealed behind a cave, and Tegenungan Waterfall. Along the way, enjoy a Balinese lunch at a traditional “warung”.

Make your Bali vacation even more blissful by exploring the island on your own terms. Travel by private air-conditioned luxury car or minivan and be assisted by an English-speaking driver. This full-day car hire—priced per person—comes with your personal chauffeur. You can choose your own destinations for a day without a predetermined itinerary. Pickup is included as well as fuel charges. See areas of service in the Inclusions section.

Head out on a day tour to explore the best sights of Ubud! Maximize your day in paradise on a 9-hour full-day guided tour including a private vehicle, an English-speaking tour guide (also serve as a driver), and hotel pickup/drop-off. Plus, entry/admission fees are included. Tick off all of Ubud's must-see sights including Art Villages, choose from the art that suits your interests including the village of good/silver, wood-carving, and painting. Batuan Temple, a traditional Hindu temple built in the classical Balinese temple style with elaborate carvings. Tegenungan Waterfall, admire the foaming water and lush green surroundings. Tegalalang Rice Terrace, a favorite stop for nature lovers featured terraced rice paddies. Sacred Ubud Monkey Forest Sanctuary, a protected reserve, and a temple complex shelter hundreds of long-tailed Balinese macaques (monkeys). Afterward, spend 1-hour of Free Time at Ubud Center (self-visit) to see Ubud Palace, Traditional Market, and Saraswati Temple.

Komodo Island is one of the only places in the world where you can spot Komodo Dragons —the world’s largest lizards—in their natural environment. On this tour, set sail from Labuan Bajo and spend a day exploring the islands of the Komodo National Park. Head ashore to see the Komodo Dragons on Komodo Island, trek around the volcanic landscapes of Padar Island, and enjoy multiple stops to swim and snorkel including Manta Point and Pink Beach.

East Bali is home to some of the island’s most stunning sights—but you need to leave Ubud early to capture photos of Lempuyang Temple’s Gate of Heaven before the mist closes in. Relax in your own private vehicle on this to-the-point tour that includes not only the Gate of Heaven but Tirta Gangga Water Palace, a Mt. Agung viewpoint, and a gourmet lunch with an infinity pool and river views.

Adrenaline junkies will thrill to this adventure combo: white-water rafting the Ayung River and roaring through Bali’s lush countryside on an ATV. Discover hidden waterfalls, cool off in the refreshing waters, and whizz over bumps with the help of your rafting guide. After a buffet lunch, don helmet and boots to ride around the rice paddies with a guide. Choose from a solo or tandem ride and upgrade to include hotel transfers.

Ride off the beaten track during your Bali vacation aboard your own all-terrain vehicle (ATV). Climb onto a quad bike and follow an experienced guide along a challenging track, suitable for all skill levels. Motor past a picturesque landscape of rice fields, bamboo forest, and lush riverside flanked by traditional Balinese villages. Showers, lunch, refreshments, all safety gears and equipment and insurance coverage are included. Upgrade to include private round-trip transportation from your accommodation or combine this activity with another activity such as White Water Rafting or Bali Jungle Swing. Option to include Ubud sightseeing tour to visit Ubud Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary, Tegalalang Rice Terraces, and Ubud Arts Handicraft or combine this ATV Quad Bike Adventure with Waterfalls Tour to visit Tibumana and Kanto Lampo Waterfalls also available.

Mount Batur is home to lava formations that are challenging to explore without 4WD vehicles. On this private, full-day tour, hop aboard a custom-built 4WD Jeep and explore multiple lava flows, caves, and fields where local farmers work small farms and vegetable gardens. Afterward, stop for lunch and soak in Batur Natural Hot Springs on beautiful Lake Batur.

Climbing Mt. Batur for sunrise is a signature Bali experience but requires a very early start. Avoid the risk of driving through the night when you book this no-frills package that includes the mandatory guide, breakfast on the mountain, a coffee plantation visit after your hike, and 2-way transfers from hotels in Ubud and much of south Bali. Upgrade to make this a private tour (minimum two people required).

On this Best of Ubud day tour you will visit the Tegalalang Rice Terrace set on a cliff located 600m above the sea levels. Best way to understand Bali's ancient irrigation system called "SUBAK", then see Hindu devotees bathing in Tirta Empul's holy spring water, and get up close and personal with macaques at the Ubud Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary plus Ubud arts handicrafts villages. Explore more places by choosing the full tour option; Elephant Cave (Goa Gajah) to see some age-old ponds and the Ganesha statue is located on one side with Trimurti (Shiva, Vishnu and Brahma) and Tegenungan waterfall known as wonderful waterfall in Ubud. Choose the Ubud custom trip to customize your own itinerary and/or to add more things to do or visit such as Jungle Swing, Campuhan ridge walk, Ubud Palace, Ubud Market, Suwat, Tibumana and Kanto Lampo Waterfalls, and any other amazing destinations in Ubud area. Naturally, your day includes door-to-door service from your hotel or port.

Avoid rigid timetables, drive-by visits and crowded tour buses with this private, fully customizable day trip around Bali. Whether you’re into sightseeing or hiking or simply relaxing on the beach, build a personalized schedule from a range of potential destinations, from popular stops like Nusa Dua Beach and Mount Batur to hidden gems like Tirta Empul Temple and the Nyaman Gallery. Don’t miss out on a potential highlight just because you don’t know about it, either: get tailored hints and tips from your private driver.

Explore the Komodo Peninsula on a luxury boat, the Ocean Queen, and find some of Indonesia’s true hidden gems. See the pink sand of Padar Island, and snorkel amongst corals and colorful fish. Swim with friendly Manta fish, and relax on Kanawa Island and soak up the sun. The ideal trip for travelers looking for picturesque views and encounters with marine life.

Uluwatu Temple is one of Bali’s holiest temples and the most atmospheric time to visit is in the evening. Watch the sunset from the sea cliffs on this private tour, enjoy a spectacular Kecak fire dance show at Uluwatu, and tuck into a delicious seafood dinner (both at your own expense) at Jimbaran beach.

Enjoy the freedom to build your own itinerary but none of the dangers of self-driving Bali on this private build-your-own day tour for up to five travelers. Meet your driver/guide in your hotel lobby and plan out a route that suits your interests. That could include temples, rice terraces, waterfalls, coffee plantations, markets, villages, or beaches.

Visit the artisan villages around Ubud on a full-day tour of Balinese culture. Check out the local handicrafts, including batik in Batubulan, gold and silver jewelry in Celuk, and wood sculptures in Mas. Visit Batuan Temple and Sebatu Holy Spring Temple, then enjoy a buffet lunch overlooking Kintamani Volcano (Mt. Batur). In the afternoon, you’re guided to a Luwak coffee plantation, rice field, the Ubud Village, Ubud Art Market, and Tegunungan Waterfall.

Visit the island of Nusa Penida with this full-day excursion from Bali. You'll travel by speedboat to the island, where your local driver will take you around to some of the prettiest areas. Highlights include the cliff formations at Broken Beach, the natural infinity pool at Angel's Billabong, and the white sand beach at Crystal Bay, with a stop for an included local lunch along the way.

Discover the significant spiritual and historical sites in Bali on this all-day private guided tour. First, stop at Tanah Lot, the famous Hindu temple that stands on solid sea rock. Plus, head to Jatiluwih Green Land, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you can wander through the thick tropical forest. The tour ends with the Ulun Danu Beratan Temple, a well-known Balinese Hindu temple and the most photographed tourist attraction in Bali.

Shun the self-drive hassles and check off three classic south Bali attractions in just half a day on this convenient private tour. Start at Uluwatu Temple, set atop the cliffs, and capture sweeping views before you watch a “kecak” dance and firewalking performance with the sunset. Finally, travel to Jimbaran Bay and feast on fresh seafood on the sands (own expense) before your private driver drops you home.