The Top 20 Bali Tours on GetYourGuide
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This article shares with you the top 20 most popular Bali day tours on GetYourGuide for Bali
These top-rated tours have been tried and tested by fellow adventurers like you, so you can be confident you'll have an amazing experience too.
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Read on for our rundown of GetYourGuide's top 20 Bali tours. When you find a Bali excursion package you like, you can click through to our detailed review or click directly to GetYourGuide and book directly with your local guide—it’s that easy.
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Make your Instagram followers envious on this full-day, top-rated tour, hitting up all of Bali's most photogenic spots. This is the Get Your Guide Instagram tour for Bali that everyone mentions on social media because it is so well-planned.
Your first stop is the iconic Hindu Lempuyang Temple, famous for its split gate known as the Gates of Heaven that frames Mount Agung in the distance. This is one of the most Instagrammed views in Bali. Next, you'll be whisked away to the former royal palace of Tirta Gangga, known for its ornate water features and tranquil gardens. Then it's on to the jungle-lined cave housing Tukad Cepung Waterfall, where you can even take a refreshing dip.
This is the best tour pic for Instagram highlights because the destinations are so diverse. After a delicious lunch (included), head to Ubud's lush green rice terraces. And last but not least, live out your tropical jungle dreams on a thrilling jungle swing surrounded by dense palm trees. With hotel pickup, expert guides, and entrance fees included, this GetYourGuide Ubud and beyond tour has everything you need for social media success and lasting memories of Bali.
"For a photogenic adventure to all of Bali's Instagram-famous hotspots, this tour promises social media gold. But its not just for the media-savvy - anyone who wants to see the best spots in one tour will love thus one!"
- Simon, Editor at Baligram
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Take an adventurous (but easy!) pre-dawn hike up the slopes of Mount Batur, one of Bali's most iconic and active volcanoes, to watch the sunrise from its summit at an altitude of 1,717 meters. Follow your expert trekking guide along an exclusive trail to beat the daytime crowds. Stop to enjoy unobstructed views of the surrounding lush valleys and Lake Batur, the massive crater lake filling the ancient caldera below.
At the top, take in a magnificent sunrise over Bali as you tuck into a well-deserved breakfast with the whole volcanic panorama laid out before you. After descending and soaking up more stunning vistas of Batur Volcano, unwind your hiking legs in the mineral-rich hot springs tucked beside the picturesque caldera lake. With optional hotel pickup, experienced guides, and a trek timed to miss the crowds, this active volcano adventure promises amazing memories.
Tip: What makes this one of the top tours for Bali, and different from the next one on our list, is that this tour includes the hot springs, and we think that is very worth it!
"An active volcano, sacred Hindu temple, and rejuvenating hot springs all in one unforgettable day - this sunrise trek up Mount Batur is a must for thrill-seeking travelers."
- Simon, Editor at Baligram
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Embark on an early morning hike along the slopes of Mount Batur, Bali's tallest peak at 1,717 meters, to witness a magical sunrise from above the clouds. Follow your expert local guide up the volcano in the dark along an exclusive trail to beat the crowds. Watch in awe as the morning light slowly spreads across the patchwork farmlands and jungle below. Fuel up with a hearty breakfast served right at the summit as the sun makes its appearance over the horizon. On clear days, you can even see all the way out to the ocean.
After descending through unique volcanic landscapes, enjoy a bird's eye perspective over enormous Lake Batur filling the ancient crater. Cap it all off with a stop at a local coffee plantation to sample exotic brews like Luwak civet coffee before being dropped back at your hotel. For an unforgettable sunrise experience in Bali away from the crowds paired with sweeping summit views, this Get Your Guide Mount Batur trek takes some beating.
"Witnessing the sun crest over volcanoes and clouds from Bali's tallest peak is an experience that should be on every traveler's bucket list."
- Simon, Editor at Baligram
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Customize your own unique Bali experience with this flexible private car or van charter and expert local driver. Choose between a range of comfortable, air-conditioned vehicles that can accommodate anywhere from 2 to 12 passengers. Design your ideal itinerary to visit top sights like Uluwatu Temple or journey off the beaten track. With your knowledgeable guide at the wheel, each day can be completely different. Go where you want, when you want with door-to-door service ideal for tailor-made Bali adventures.
Create your own route to immerse yourself in Bali's culture, nature and cuisine at your own pace. Discover local villages like Ubud, surf the island's best breaks, and feast on seafood fresh from Jimbaran Bay. Or mix and match elements from different island regions. With your private car, the choice is yours. With this Bali Getyourguide tour you can skip buses and taxis, avoid fixed itineraries, and see a more authentic side of Bali stress-free.
"The freedom to fully customize your own Bali itinerary with a private driver makes this a must-book for first-timers seeking maximum flexibility."
- Simon, Editor at Baligram
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Discover Bali's cultural, spiritual, and natural highlights on this jam-packed, gorgeous Bali tour. An expert local guide will pick you up and whisk you off to see ornate royal temples, mist-shrouded jungle walks, vibrant green cascading rice terraces, sacred springs, and towering volcanic peaks.
Start at the village of Batubulan, known for its traditional handmade Batik textiles. Then visit the beautifully carved sandstone walls and shrines of 11th-century Batuan Temple. Wander through fragrant flowering gardens surrounding the holy spring at Sebatu Temple. Next up is the sprawling ancient complex of Gunung Kawi Temple, home to royal tombs carved into stone cliffs.
After lunch, stroll through the picturesque rice paddies of Tegalalang. Then head into Bali's volcanic mountain region to take in majestic views of sacred Mount Batur and serene Lake Batur filling the ancient crater. With insider knowledge from your guide, this tour provides a quintessential Bali experience.
"This comprehensive day tour perfectly showcases Bali's cultural, natural and spiritual highlights. From ornate temples to terraced rice paddies set against a dramatic volcanic backdrop, it's a must-do for any first-time visitor."
- Simon, Editor at Baligram
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See Get Your Guide Ubud's top highlights on this customizable private tour accompanied by your very own expert local guide. Start with a scenic drive through paddy fields to reach the lush Tegenungan Waterfall. Take a forest hike into the valley to admire this gorgeous cascade up-close. Visit Tirta Empul, an ancient Hindu bathing temple complex fed by holy springs. Browse unique woodcarvings at Mas Village. Snap the iconic rice terrace vistas at Tegalalang. Then come face-to-face with over 700 mischievous monkeys at the Sacred Monkey Forest sanctuary.
With your private guide, you can customize stops based on your interests, whether it's temples, art, terraced landscapes, or wildlife encounters. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, so you can sit back and relax. Mix and match elements to craft your ideal Ubud experience. Add on extras like meals, jungle swings, or spa treatments too. For a private, in-depth Ubud area tour, explore Bali your way.
"This private day tour handpicks Ubud's top highlights for a quintessential introduction to Bali's cultural heart, accompanied by an expert guide."
- Simon, Editor at Baligram
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Get Your Guide Nusa Penida’s top tour can fulfill your ultimate bucket list dream of swimming alongside gentle giant manta rays. Take a scenic boat ride to this undiscovered paradise southeast of Bali. Once there, slip into your wetsuit and dive in at the island's best spots to encounter these majestic rays gliding gracefully through crystal clear waters.
This half-day snorkeling adventure also includes stops at two other top spots to admire sea turtles and tropical fish. Then after working up an appetite, tuck into a beachside buffet lunch on Bali's laidback sister island of Nusa Lembongan. Cap it all off by kayaking through the verdant mangrove forests fringing the shores. With hotel pickup in Bali, expert guides and top-quality equipment, this is world-class manta ray snorkeling at its best.
"This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to swim alongside gentle giant manta rays makes for an unforgettable Bali bucket list experience."
- Simon, Editor at Baligram
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For maximum flexibility to experience Bali exactly how you want, this private car charter with an optional local guide is a great option. Design your own customize itinerary to visit your choice of top attractions across the island. Travel door-to-door between sights in air-conditioned comfort in your private vehicle.
Add in an expert guide to provide insights about Balinese history and culture along the way. Discuss your interests beforehand so your route can be tailored to you. Discover both iconic and offbeat sites like Tanah Lot sea temple, the Jatiluwih rice terraces, secluded east coast beaches, or sacred springs and grottos. Escape tourist crowds and journey to authentic villages like Sidemen. With a tailored itinerary just for you, possibilities are endless. This charter provides the freedom to immerse yourself in island life and create memories exactly the way you want.
"The freedom to handcraft your own customized Bali escape makes this private car charter an essential for first-timers seeking flexibility."
- Simon, Editor at Baligram
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Get your heart pumping with this action-packed half-day of whitewater rafting along Bali's Ayung River. After a convenient hotel pickup, meet your professional rafting guide and prepare for an exhilarating ride surrounded by lush jungle scenery. Receive a thorough safety briefing and paddling instructions before pushing off downriver. Wind through a valley flanked by towering palms and swing around bends to confront churning rapids. Put your new skills to the test by riding the waves. Between rapids, float calmly past local villages and soak up gorgeous vistas. Stop midway at a waterfall cascading into a pool to take a refreshing swim. Once back on land, refuel with a celebratory buffet lunch. For an unforgettable active adventure, rafting the Ayung River ticks all the boxes.
"With its fun rapids, gorgeous jungle scenery and expert guides, rafting the Ayung River is a thrill-seeking traveler's dream Bali adventure."
- Simon, Editor at Baligram
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Leave busy mainland Bali for the peaceful island paradises of Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Penida on this unforgettable day of snorkeling over colorful reefs and sea gardens. Travel in comfort across the waves to your first stop at Manta Point. Don your mask and fins and dive under, keeping your eyes peeled for majestic manta rays gliding by. The next spot at Toyapakeh Reef amazes with schools of tropical fish and sea turtles cruising over branching corals. After a barbecue lunch on the beach, snorkel in the crystal waters of Turtle Bay before capping it off with a paddle through lush mangroves. With hotel transfers, top equipment, and expert guides, this Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Penida Get Your Guide island-hopping snorkeling tour is a dream Bali escape.
"With its uncrowded island paradises and amazing underwater worlds, this snorkeling day trip lets you experience Bali's magical marine life up close."
- Simon, Editor at Baligram
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Make a hassle-free arrival or departure from Ngurah Rai International Airport with this convenient private transfer service. Skip the stress of finding a taxi and enjoy personalized pickup right at the terminal exit. Your friendly English-speaking driver will greet you holding a sign with your name and smoothly escort you to your waiting private car. Unwind in comfortable air-conditioned transport all the way to or from your Bali hotel. It's the most relaxed way to start or end your Balinese vacation.
Travel door-to-door without making any stops. Avoid overcrowded shuttle buses, overpriced taxis and getting lost trying to explain your destination. Let the paradise vibes begin from the instant your plane lands. For couples, families and groups, this private airport transfer service ensures your Bali holiday starts smoothly.
"Arriving in paradise should be effortless - this private airport transfer service ensures a relaxed Bali welcome with personalized pickup."
- Simon, Editor at Baligram
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Take in two of Bali's most visually impressive Hindu temples on this guided day trip to the island's eastern region. The first stop at Besakih Temple introduces you to the Mother Temple, the largest and holiest temple complex on the island. Learn about daily rituals as you wander through countless courtyards with trails leading up the volcano slopes to expansive panoramas over eastern Bali.
Continue to Lempuyang Temple, one of the oldest and most revered on the island. Join local pilgrims climbing the hundreds of steps adjacent to cascading water features to reach the iconic towering gateway framed by Mount Agung. Known as the Gates of Heaven, this unique structure has become one of Bali's most instagrammed spots. With convenient transfers, knowledgeable guides and insider access, immerse yourself in Bali's fascinating spiritual heritage on this temple-hopping adventure.
"This tour combines two quintessential Bali temple experiences - the island's largest Hindu mother temple and the iconic Gates of Heaven."
- Simon, Editor at Baligram
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Experience a quintessential Balinese sunset on this half-day tour of Uluwatu's sea temple and its famed 'Kecak' fire dance ritual. Perched cliffside overlooking the Indian Ocean, Uluwatu Temple is one of six sacred pillars believed to spiritually balance the island. After exploring its sacred sites, watch in awe as the sun melts into the horizon in a fiery glow.
Once darkness falls, witness an entrancing performance as the chanting and movements of over 70 bare-chested dancers build into a crescendo. This unique interpretive dance depicts a spiritual tale from Hindu literature. Conclude your evening in Jimbaran village, where rows of beachside seafood warungs serve up freshly barbecued delicacies at candlelit tables in the sand. For an enchanting Bali sunset steeped in culture and spirituality, this half-day escape hits all the right notes.
"For an enchanting Bali sunset complete with dramatic temple vistas, mystical dances and beachside dining, this tour is unmissable."
- Simon, Editor at Baligram
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Escape Bali's bustling crowds and cruise over turquoise seas to the off-the-beaten-path island paradise of Nusa Penida, southeast of the mainland. Zoom between islands aboard a comfortable speedboat. Upon arrival at this undiscovered gem, set off to discover breathtaking coastal vistas like no other. Admire the unique rugged cliffs and golden sands of Kelingking Beach. Soak up panoramas looking out over the ocean from Broken Beach's natural stone archway. Swim in the crystalline emerald pools at Angel's Billabong. With roundtrip transfers, air-conditioned transport, tasty Indonesian lunch and insider access, this Getyourguide Nusa Penida speedboat adventure unlocks this islands’ spectacular landscapes and laidback vibes.
"For an unforgettable day discovering Nusa Penida's jaw-dropping beaches and coastal landscapes away from the crowds, this speedboat tour is a must."
- Simon, Editor at Baligram
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Swap busy mainland Bali for the off-the-radar island paradise of Nusa Penida on this jam-packed fast boat day trip. Skim across the waves and take in gorgeous sea views before pulling up on the golden shores of this secluded tropical gem. Soon you're off on a breathtaking coastal drive to all the top spots that make Nusa Penida an Instagram sensation. Gaze down sheer limestone cliffs draped in greenery at Kelingking Beach. Soak up a bird's-eye coastal panorama at Broken Beach's rugged stone archway. Swim and snap photos in the flawless teal pools of Angel's Billabong. Then cool off at the white sand Crystal Bay, enjoying some of Bali's best coral reefs while snorkeling in the protected waters. With roundtrip hotel transfers by fast boat, this tour unveils the jaw-dropping landscapes that have put Nusa Penida on the map.
"For an amazing day discovering the jaw-dropping landscapes, pristine beaches and hidden spots of Nusa Penida, this fast boat tour ticks all the boxes."
- Simon, Editor at Baligram
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Take a thrilling off-road adventure across the rugged volcanic moonscapes surrounding Bali's iconic Mount Batur volcano in a classic Volkswagen jeep. With an expert driver behind the wheel, zoom between scenic lookouts overlooking the towering volcano, serene Lake Batur and lush rainforest-draped landscapes. Learn about the violent historic eruptions that shaped the otherworldly vistas as you go. Drive along bumpy backroads and dirt tracks only navigable by 4x4. After an exhilarating morning of top-down cruising, soothe muscles in a rejuvenating volcanic hot spring bath. For an offbeat active escape to see a unique side of Bali, this private VW jeep safari through the Mount Batur region delivers unmatched thrills.
"For a thrilling off-road adventure across Bali's dramatic volcanic landscapes, this private jeep safari offers an unforgettable experience."
- Simon, Editor at Baligram
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Design your own personalized Ubud area tour with this convenient private day trip and expert local guide. Visit top attractions like the lush Tegalalang Rice Terraces, magical Tanah Lot sea temple and mischievous monkeys at the Sacred Monkey Forest. Your knowledgeable driver will provide fascinating insights about Balinese art, religion and culture between stops tailored to your interests. Make quick stops at traditional villages to witness daily life or browse craft workshops. Add on visits to sprawling temple complexes, rugged coastal caves or towering lakeside shrines. With complete flexibility to customize your ideal itinerary, immerse yourself in Bali's cultural heart alongside your private Ubud Get Your Guide tour driver.
"This private tour handpicks Ubud's top cultural, natural and spiritual highlights for an unforgettable customized experience."
- Simon, Editor at Baligram
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Start your day in Bali with an incredible nature encounter on this North Bali tour. Depart before dawn to scenic Lovina Beach and hop aboard a traditional wooden boat. As the skies slowly brighten, keep your eyes peeled for acrobatic dolphins jumping out of the water before your eyes. There's no experience quite like witnessing these intelligent creatures playing and racing alongside the boat in their natural habitat. After the sun has risen, continue to marvels like the rushing Gitgit Waterfall and the picture-perfect lakeside Ulun Danu Temple. For an up-close look at Bali's magical marine life paired with stunning scenery, this North Bali nature escape will create lifelong memories - that’s why we give it the GetYourGuide tick too!
"For an unforgettable experience floating alongside acrobatic dolphins at sunrise, this North Bali tour promises amazing nature encounters."
- Simon, Editor at Baligram
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Embark on an unforgettable off-road adventure across the rugged volcanic landscapes of Mount Batur as the sun peeks over the horizon. Depart in darkness and climb aboard your 4x4 jeep to ascend this iconic Balinese volcano. From the summit, take in a fiery sunrise illuminating jungle-clad valleys and Lake Batur far below you. After this awe-inspiring start, your specialist driver will navigate bumpy backroads and trails rarely ventured by tourists. Learn about volcanic history and village life as you go. See bubbling mineral deposits, hissing steam vents and solidified lava up-close. End your active escape by plunging into the revitalizing mineral-rich volcanic hot springs near the base. For an adventurous traveler, this Bali sunrise jeep tour is sure to provide lifelong memories.
"This sunrise jeep safari combining off-road adventures with jaw-dropping volcanic vistas promises an unforgettable active Bali escape."
- Simon, Editor at Baligram
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Take an in-depth look at Bali's rich cultural heritage on this small-group tour of the island's ornate UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Travel back in time wandering through ancient temple complexes decorated with elaborate stone carvings and shrines. Gaze over the towering tiered meru roofs of Taman Ayun, a royal 17th century water temple. Explore mystical cave temples filled with shimmering pools honoring fertility gods. Learn about daily rituals from local guides and receive blessings from Hindu priests. With insider access and expert commentary, immerse yourself in Bali's mystical spiritual traditions on this illuminating journey through sacred sites.
"For an in-depth look at Bali's unique culture through its ornate UNESCO-listed temples, this small-group tour offers a quintessential experience."
- Simon, Editor at Baligram
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A roundup of the top 20 Bali tours on GetYourGuide
As you can see from this article, GetYourGuide offers an incredible range of high-quality tours and activities to help you experience the best of Bali. If you are not sure which tours you should take, picking from this list of their most popular and top-rated tours will guarantee you amazing adventures and wonderful memories.
After all, if thousands of other travelers have done the hard work and rated and reviewed these tours as the best, why not put your feet up and enjoy the journey!
And don’t forget, GetYourGuide has over 500 Bali tours on offer; the ones on this list are just the top-rated, but there are a lot more great tours and varieties, so check the full range out here.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Get Your Guide reliable?
Yes, Get Your Guide is very reliable in Bali because they only use the best local Balinese guides. Rather than picking a driver off the street, the tours on GetYourGuide are verified by hundreds of reviews. Your guide will be knowledgeable, speak English well, and be trained and authorized guides.
Do I have to pay upfront?
No! A great aspect of booking your tours online with a platform like GetYourGuide is that you can book now and pay later. And even after paying, you can get a refund if you cancel with at least 24 hours notice.
Is it better to book online or on the street?
Tours offered online are by reputable operators who are properly licensed and reliable. It’s much safer than buying a tour on a street corner; most of the time, street sellers are on commission, won’t be the ones taking you on the day, and you will not get a refund if you have to cancel. Be safe and book directly with your tour provider online.
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