Bali travel guide — beaches, food, culture, and where to stay across the island
Bali · TOUR REVIEWS
Start with the 15 tours the whole island talks about, then narrow by area or activity below. Each one carries its price and the traveller verdict, so you can lock in the good ones before they fill.
Private Ubud tour: Monkey Forest, rice terraces, Tirta Empul and waterfall, plus lunch and swing, with pickup and photo help.
“Our driver Indra was absolutely fantastic! He took all of our photos, offered water, cooling towels, and organised all the tickets for entrance for us. We simply had to show up and have an amazing time! 10/10 would recommend this activity”
Ubud in one full day: Monkey Forest, Tegalalang terraces, jungle swing, Tirta Empul, Tegenungan waterfall, market and palace on a private van.
“V good informative tour. Visited all spots as advertised Driver Wayan Berata was v humble, informative and took good care of family. Overall satisfying experice. Value for money”
Ubud full-day with Monkey Forest, Happy Swing, Tegalalang terraces, Tirta Empul temple and Tegenungan Waterfall, pickup included.
“Wah was an amazing tour guide! He went above and beyond for us and made our day today so much better. We would LOVE to have Wah again as our tour guide”
Speedboat to Nusa Penida for 4 snorkeling stops and a manta swim, plus a Kelingking land tour and poolside lunch in Bali.
“This was an incredible tour. The office had free coffee and comfortable seating to wait for the start of the tour. The boat was very nice and clean, and had plenty of space for our group. No one had issues with their snorkeling equipment, and we saw so many turtles, tropic”
A private 8–9 hour Ubud day tour with Celuk crafts, Batuan temple carvings, Tegenungan waterfall, Tegalalang rice terraces, and Monkey Forest.
“Very interesting experience where you can see the ubud sightseeing and the food of local Bali cuisine. Ardi is a friendly guide too”
Watch Ubud Palace Legong Kraton, Bali’s classic court dance with gamelan music and ornate costumes. Ticket from $6 for 90 minutes.
“The show is spectacular. There are lots of people talking and filming throughout which can ruin the experience.”
Uluwatu Temple, the Kecak sunset dance, and a Jimbaran seafood dinner with hotel pickup and 2-way transfers for about 7 hours.
“Long drive from kutu but Fire Dance is wonderful and well worth it. Seafood dinner, not so much. Food and service both were disappointing. Our driver was great - he was mindful of my discomfort around the monkeys and kept them away. We came back with our glasses, hats and water bottles still in our possession!”
Early-start private trip from Ubud to Tanah Lot, lake temples, waterfalls, and Jatiluwih rice terraces with an English guide and lunch.
“Komang Godoh was excellent! He was very knowledgeable and patient. I would highly recommend booking this tour with Komang!”
A 2-hour Balinese full-body massage in a calm Ubud spa with herbal drinks, shower facilities, and convenient pickup and drop-off.
“If I could give this place more stars I would! Luci and Ari were our masseuse and they were absolutely amazing! You must do a Balinese full body massage if you come to Bali.”
Nusa Penida day trip from Ubud with fast boat, private driver-guide, and stops like Kelingking Beach, Broken Beach, Angel’s Billabong.
“We did the snorkeling plus driving tour of Nusa Penida. The driving tour really needs the entire day as the island is much bigger than we thought and the beaches are far away (some can be an hour away). Plus driving from our hotel to the Sa”
All-inclusive full-day Bali cultural tour from Seminyak: Ubud crafts, temples, monkeys, rice terraces, Kintamani views, waterfall, lunch included.
“What an exciting full day touring the highlights of Bali. Only having 2 full days in Bali and being a holiday weekend Tour Bali Driver, were really helpul to ensure I was able to take the tour. My tour guide Agung was exceptional, friendly (an exc”
Three Bali waterfalls in one private day: Tibumana, Tukad Cepung, and Tegenungan, with door-to-door transport, lunch, and optional add-ons.
“Great tour - the snorkling tour before the waterfalls was so well organized at the east beach town, beautiful coralls and lots of colourful fish! The shower and lunch afterwards were just what we needed. The three waterfalls were nice & we e”
Bali all-inclusive Blue Lagoon snorkeling from Ubud: two sites, guided swim with sea turtles, lunch, pickup, equipment, showers, small groups.
“Lovely spot on a reef. Plenty of colourful fish and am occasionally turtles. Only caveat is that it a little difficult to get on and off the small boats. Young people had no problem but a tad awkward for us older folk. Otherwise am excellent outing.”
A private Bali photo day that hits Lempuyang, Tirta Gangga, Tukad Cepung, swings, and Tegalalang. Wi-Fi, lunch, tickets included.
“Wayne was AMAZING!!! I’m so happy I did this tour. I’ve been recommending this tour to everyone who asks about my trip. 10/10”
Ubud’s Kecak and Fire Dance at a temple brings the Ramayana to life through chanting rhythms and a dramatic fire finale. 1 hour, $6.
“It was worth the money. I was expecting crazy thinks and still got surprised.”
