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Must-Do Tours and Activities for Your Bali Itinerary

Updated: Apr 8

Bali is a province in Indonesia, renowned for its stunning landscapes and vibrant culture. It stands out as one of Asia's most popular destinations, consistently voted among the best travel spots in the world. The island offers a magical blend of rich history, diverse culture, lush nature, and a plethora of activities that cater to all types of travelers. From exploring ancient temples and lush rice terraces to indulging in culinary delights and experiencing lively nightlife, Bali has something for everyone. With breathtaking accommodations that range from luxurious resorts to charming villas, visitors are sure to find the perfect place to unwind. There's a ton to do here, so take a look at the list below.


Disclaimer

Part of the job of a travel agent is to save clients time and money. I looked through hundreds of tours and picked out the best tours to book in various categories that are both the best in quality and price.


Prices listed below are subject to change. Rates are typically discounted for larger groups and children, so use the links provided to see the exact cost for your specific scenario and book what is of interest to you.

Bali Full Day Sightseeing Private Guided Tour

Experience the most fantastic attractions of Bali in one day private sightseeing tour. Enjoy the real of Bali, with a touching traditional dance, Balinese house compound, Celuk village, monkey forest Ubud, Tegalalang rice terrace with lunch and swing, Mas village of wood carving, tower temple Gunung Kawi, and amazing Tegenungan waterfall. Meet our tour driver at your hotel lobby and enjoy your amazing day with a comfortable air conditioned private car on this amazing day tour experience of Bali.


Duration

10 hours

Availability

Everyday at 8 am and 8:30 am

Price

$15 per person plus entrance fees

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Ubud Hot Springs and Waterfall Private Guided Tour

Spare yourself the stress and risk of self-driving Bali on this private door-to-door tour. Soak in volcanic hot springs, enjoy lunch with a view of the Batur volcano, tour a coffee plantation, and see four key highlights of Ubud: Tegenungan Waterfall, Elephant Cave, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, and the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary.


Duration

8 -10 hours

Availability

Everyday at 8 am, 8:30 am, 9 am and 9:30 am

Price

$30 per group of 14 plus entrance fees

Alternative


Kecak Fire Dance and Uluwatu Temple Tour

Kecak dance is a from Balinese dance and music drama that was developed in the 1930's in Bali. Kecak become special because the accompanying music is provided by "the gamelan suara" a choir of a hundred men or more sitting in concentric circle, swaying, and standing up. This dance tells a traditional story. Come enjoy!


Duration

6 hours

Availability

Everyday at 2 pm and 2:30 pm

Price

$18 per person plus entrance fees

Alternative

ARMA Museum

Guarantee you entry to ARMA, home to one of Indonesia’s most prestigious collections of art, by booking your admission ticket in advance. As well as enjoying the flexibility to explore the museum at your own pace, you’ll receive a free hot drink upon redemption of your ticket. A must for art lovers in Ubud, the collection ranges from traditional Batik paintings to contemporary masterpieces.


Duration

2 hours

Availability

Everyday 9 am - 6 pm

Price

$10 per person

Alternative


Ubud Traditional Basket Weaving Class

Enjoy a 2-hour basket weaving class with Ibu Nyoman, a Balinese woman who specializes in weaving with the traditional lontar leaf (a plant in the bamboo family). Craft one or more small baskets under her expert guidance and delight in your creations.


Duration

2 hours

Availability

Everyday at 10 am and 2:30 pm

Price

$20 per person

Alternative


Cooking Class

One of the best ways to experience a place is through its cuisine. You’ll get the chance to learn about Balinese culture and tradition during this fun cooking class in a Balinese home. Balinese food is unique, and very different from other Indonesian and Asian cuisines. Learn why, and get the chance to practice the techniques you’ll need to recreate Balinese dishes at home. You’ll also visit a local market and rice fields for a whole sightseeing experience.


Duration

5 hours

Availability

Everyday at 8:30 am

Price

$26 per person

Alternative

Bali Luxury Spa Treatment

Take time out of a busy sightseeing schedule for some pampering and self care. Spend two hours at a luxury spa, enjoying a treatment that includes a foot wash, a Balinese massage, a body scrub, a moisturizer, and a relaxing flower bath. Transfers to and from the spa will be provided so you can remain in a relaxed state of mind before and after your treatment.


Duration

2 hours

Availability

Everyday from 9 am - 8 pm

Price

$37 per person

Alternative

Full-Day Spiritual Cleansing and Shamanic Healing Tour

Meet one of Bali's best Shaman healers. Take time on this private tour to cleanse spiritually at the Bali Holy Spring Temple at Tirta Empul in Tampak Siring. Experience the Yagna, Yatra and Mantra healing techniques.


Duration

8 hours

Availability

Everyday at 8 am

Price

$89 per person

Alternative


Sunday Beach Club Uluwatu Sunset Private Guided Tour

Experience a top star beach and sunset view in the southern Bali paradise. Enjoy fantastic time at the Sunday Beach Club with beach activities and relaxation. The day is tailored with an amazing sunset tour at Uluwatu temple and famous Balinese Dance performance well known as Kecak and Fire Dance. After that, enjoy a romantic seafood dinner at the main beach (Jimbaran Bay) before heading back to your hotel.


Duration

10 hours

Availability

Everyday at 9 am

Price

$20 per person

Alternative

Bali Hai Sunset Dinner Cruise

Capture the spectacular Bali sunset from an ideal vantage point on a 4-hour dinner cruise. Perfect for couples, families, and friend groups alike, the evening tour is the perfect way to complete your day in Bali. After boarding the ship, kick off your evening with a welcome cocktail and canapés on the open-air deck. Then tuck in to an open buffet dinner, which includes a wide variety of international options.


Duration

4 hours

Availability

Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday at 5:45 pm

Price

$78 per person

Alternative


Bali Water Sports Adventure

Get drenched in the crystal clear waters of the Pacific Ocean with a half-day watersports package in Tanjung Benoa. After convenient hotel pickup, you’ll travel to the gorgeous Tanjung Benoa Beach and partake in four exhilarating activities. Satisfy your appetite for adrenaline as you paraglide and ride a banana boat, Jet Ski and rolling donut. Use the accommodating facilities of the beach club to freshen up before you return to Kuta in a comfortable coach.


Duration

1 hour

Availability

Everyday at 9 am, 10 am, 11 am, 12 pm and 1 pm

Price

  • $8 per person for a Banana Boat ride

  • $10 per person for a Rolling Donut ride

  • $15 per person for Jet Skiing

  • $25 per person for Parasailing

  • $50 per person for all 4 activities without transportation

  • $59 per person for all 4 activities with transportation

Alternative


Snorkeling Tour at Blue Lagoon Beach

Bali’s east coast is an idyllic spot for snorkeling, with far fewer crowds than the south and west coast. During this tour, visit two top snorkel sites—Blue Lagoon and Tanjung Jepun—and dive in to swim and snorkel with an expert snorkeling instructor. Enjoy spectacular views of the vibrant coral reefs and look out for reef sharks, sea turtles, lionfish, and squid.


Duration

2.5 hours

Availability

Everyday 8 am, 10 am, and 12 pm

Price

$39 per person

Alternative

Discover Scuba Diving in Lembongan

If you always dreamed of learning to dive but breathing underwater seemed beyond you, discover a whole new world on this introductory scuba diving experience. Equipped with all the essential gear, you’ll learn some basics on a briefing then practice in the pool. Then you’ll head out, with close supervision from an instructor, to experience two different ocean dives, most likely one in Manta Point and one at Crystal Bay.


Duration

7 hours

Availability

Everyday from 8 am - 8 pm

Price

$58 per person

Alternative


Waterbom Bali

Splash, slide, and swim the day away with an admission pass to Waterbom Bali in Kuta. This award-winning, innovative waterpark offers a wide range of waterslides (including Asia's steepest), a Lazy River attraction, kid-friendly water cannons and games, and other heart-pounding water rides, set among the lush tropical greenery of a carefully landscaped garden sanctuary.


Duration

3 - 7 hours

Availability

Everyday from 10 am - 5 pm

Price

$32 per person

Alternative


Sunrise Tour with Dolphins, Waterfalls & Temples

Experience a stunning Bali sunrise on a private half-day tour in the company of dolphins in their natural environment. Travel by boat to see the dolphins, to explore the Gitgit Waterfall and to visit Ulundanu Bratan Temple all before lunch!


Duration

10 hours

Availability

Everyday at 3 am

Price

$84 per person

Flyboard Experience

Experience the newest extreme water sport: Flyboard, which uses hydro-propulsion forces to power the board and send you soaring into the air and flying high over the ocean.


Duration

15 mins

Availability

Everyday from 9:30 am - 2 pm

Price

$80 per person (minimum 2 people required to book)



Paragliding Over Southern Cliff

Soar over the amazing Uluwatu cliff and beach with ocean view. Fly up to 150 meter high above the secluded beach of Uluwatu with Bali tandem paragliding pilot. Easy take off and landing with smooth and comfort flying. The flight will last about 15 mins and will include your photos and videos


Duration

1 hour

Availability

Everyday from 12 pm - 5 pm

Price

$75 per person



Hot Air Balloon Experience

Experience Bali’s first and only hot air balloon adventure and witness spectacular views over the lush tropical forests of Ubud to holy Mount Agung on the eastern horizon. Taste local Indonesian food.


Duration

2 hours

Availability

Everyday at 6:30 am, 5:30 pm and 7 pm

Price

  • $101 per person with Breakfast

  • $101 per person with Afternoon Tea

  • $151 per person with Dinner

Alternative

Horse Riding on the Beach and in the Rice Fields

Ride a horse through Bali's lush rice fields and along beautiful Pig Stone Beach. Both beginners and experienced riders are welcome on this tour.


Duration

1.5 hours

Availability

Monday - Saturday at 9 am, 3 pm, and 5 pm

Price

$62 per person

Alternative


ATV Quad Bike Through a Tunnel and Waterfall

Experience the greatest Jungle ATV Ride or Quad Biking track in Ubud. Located in a rural stunning county side, ride through jungle, rice field, river, waterfall, tunnel, muddy, fun attractions, take photo selfie in a beautiful panorama with emerald green nature will be an unforgettable moment during your holiday in Bali.


Duration

2 hours

Availability

Everyday at 11:30 am, 1 pm and 3 pm

Price

  • $47 per person for a Double ATV

  • $38 per person for a Single ATV

Alternative

Trail Walking and Running to Mt. Batur

This activity is a natural blend between sports and ecotourism. We serve those trail runners and not only those who want to see the beauty of mountains. The guides love running and have a strong bond with local running endurance sports communities. They also a professional photographer who can capture moments for you. All guides are very open minded and delighted to help people with various fitness levels and ability to be able to start doing sports and to improve in their performance and enjoy the nature.


Duration

6 hours

Availability

Everyday at 9 am

Price

$20 per person

Alternative


Ubud Eco Culture Cycling Exploration

Discover Ubud and its surroundings on a 3-hour bike tour that covers both the town and villages nearby. Get great photo ops as you pedal past the Ubud Monkey Forest, then continue through roads flanked by rice paddies to several traditional villages. Your guide shares commentary about the places you see and Bali’s heritage, and your itinerary can be customized to suit your interests.


Duration

3 hours

Availability

Everyday at 9 am

Price

$21 per person

Alternative


Paintball in Canggu

Paintball Canggu is the largest Paintball field in Bali. With 3 different fields (Bamboo Village, Woodland or Speedfield) you cab choose which one you'd like to play on. Come have as much fun as possible.


Duration

2 hours

Availability

Tuesday - Sunday at 3:30 pm

Price

$17 per person

Alternative

Treetops Adventure - $68 per person



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