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Bali tours & experiences
The sunrise trek up Mount Batur, the Kecak fire dance at Uluwatu temple, day trips to Nusa Penida and its cliffs, the rice terraces and water temples around Ubud, snorkelling and diving off Amed and the Liberty wreck, waterfall and rafting days, Jimbaran seafood and surf lessons at Canggu and Kuta, hand-picked and bookable through Viator with free cancellation on most.
Top-rated Bali tours
The best-reviewed experiences on Viator, with free cancellation on most. Prices were correct when this page was last built.
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Ubud Private Tour - All Inclusive Premium Experience
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Best of Ubud Full-Day Tour with Jungle Swing
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Ubud: Monkey Forest, Jungle Swing, Rice Terrace and Water Temple
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Private 1-Day Ubud Highlights Tour
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Private Uluwatu Sunset Tour with Kecak Dance and Dinner
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Nusa Penida All-Inclusive Day Trip
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Nusa Penida day trip: boat, 4 snorkeling, Manta rays & Land tour
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Ubud ATV Quad Bike Tour with Tunnel and Waterfall
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How to choose a Bali tour
A few things that decide whether a tour is worth it here, and how to get the most from the ones that are.
A tour, or do it yourself?
Getting around the towns and beaches is easy on your own, but Bali's best days often need a guide or a boat: the Mount Batur sunrise trek, the Nusa Penida cliffs, the Uluwatu Kecak dance and the diving off Amed all run more smoothly booked. Many visitors mix a few guided experiences with independent beach and warung days, and hire a driver for the temple and rice-terrace loops.
The volcano and the islands are the headline days
The sunrise climb up Mount Batur and the boat trips to Nusa Penida are the reason many people book ahead. For Batur, choose an operator that provides a licensed guide, a head torch and breakfast at the top; for Nusa Penida, check the boat and the life jackets and start early to beat the crowds at Kelingking.
Getting around the island
Bali is one island, so a private driver for the day is the easy way to reach the temples, waterfalls and rice terraces, while Grab and Gojek cover the south and scooters suit confident riders. Traffic around Kuta, Seminyak and Canggu is heavy, so allow more time than the distance suggests and plan day trips to start early.
Choose water and wildlife trips with care
The manta snorkelling off Nusa Penida, the Liberty wreck at Tulamben and the dolphin boats at Lovina are among the most memorable days here, and they are best done with operators that keep a respectful distance and follow the rules. Favour small groups and strong recent reviews, and check exactly what is included before you book.
Book the big-ticket days ahead
The Mount Batur sunrise trek, the Nusa Penida day trips and the Uluwatu dance fill up in the dry season peak from July to September. Reserve early, prefer tours with free cancellation so plans stay flexible, and start the volcano and island days before dawn to beat both the heat and the crowds.
Explore Bali tours by region
Each part of the country has its own headline experiences. Open a region for the full list.
Kintamani: Mount Batur sunrise
The pre-dawn trek up the Mount Batur volcano for sunrise over the crater lake, the caldera viewpoints at Kintamani, and the natural hot springs to soak in afterwards.
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Ubud: rice terraces and temples
The Tegalalang rice terraces and the water temple at Tirta Empul, the Sacred Monkey Forest, Ubud's craft villages, and waterfall and Ayung river rafting trips nearby.
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Nusa Penida: cliffs and snorkelling
Day trips by fast boat to the Kelingking cliff and Broken Beach, Angel's Billabong and Crystal Bay, and snorkelling with manta rays in the channels off the island.
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Uluwatu: temple and Kecak dance
The clifftop sea temple at Uluwatu at sunset with the Kecak fire dance, the surf breaks along the Bukit, and the white-sand beaches tucked below the cliffs.
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Amed: diving and the Liberty wreck
Snorkelling and scuba on the calm east coast, the USAT Liberty shipwreck off Tulamben, coral gardens straight off the beach, and freediving in clear water.
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Canggu: surf and beach days
Beginner and improver surf lessons on the beach breaks, black-sand sunsets at Batu Bolong and Echo Beach, and the beach clubs and cafes along the coast.
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Frequently asked questions
Are organised tours worth it in Bali?+
For the volcano, the offshore islands and the diving, yes, mainly for the guiding, the boats and the logistics: the Mount Batur sunrise trek, the Nusa Penida day trips, the Uluwatu Kecak dance and the Amed and Tulamben dive sites. For lazing on the beach or wandering a town, which you can do on your own, you do not need a tour. Most people combine a few guided experiences with independent days and a hired driver.
How much do tours cost in Bali?+
Group day tours, the Mount Batur sunrise trek and Nusa Penida boat trips often start around 400,000 to 900,000 rupiah per person, roughly US$27 to US$60, while private drivers, diving and multi-stop days cost more. The prices on the tour cards are indicative: they were correct when this page was last built, and the figure shown on Viator at the moment you book is the one that counts.
What are the best tours in Bali?+
The most-booked experiences are the Mount Batur sunrise trek, the Nusa Penida cliffs and manta snorkelling, the Uluwatu temple and Kecak dance, the Ubud rice terraces and water temples, the Amed and Liberty wreck diving, the waterfall and Ayung rafting days, and surf lessons at Canggu and Kuta. The grid above ranks the current top-rated tours across the island.
Do I need to book the Mount Batur trek and Nusa Penida in advance?+
It helps. The Mount Batur sunrise trek runs limited pre-dawn slots and sells out in the dry season peak, and the Nusa Penida day boats fill up days ahead at busy times. Booking online before you travel keeps your dates open and lets you pick an operator with good recent reviews.
Do I need to book Bali tours in advance?+
In the dry season peak, from July to September, the popular treks, boat trips and day tours sell out, so booking a few days ahead is wise. In the quieter wet-season months you can often arrange things a day before. Booking online with free cancellation keeps your options open.