Top Ubud Half-day Tours

Hop on an all-terrain vehicle (ATV or quad bike) and explore the Bali countryside on this guided tour with private transfers direct from your hotel. The ATVs are easy to master and you can choose either a single package where you ride alone or a tandem package that’s ideal for couples. Your wild and wonderful route takes in forests, rivers, waterfalls—and even a cave with a gorilla face.

06.30: Pick up from the hotel (based on your hotel location in Bali) 08.00: Arrive at Sanur port and check-in process 08.30: Boat departs from Sanur port to Nusa Penida port 09.15: Arrive at Nusa Penida Port 09.30: Start the snorkeling trip to explore the snorkeling spots in Penida: Manta Bay, Wall Point, Gamat Bay, and Crystal Bay 11.45: Finish the snorkeling trip & get a shower 12.15: Enjoy lunch 13.00: Start the island tour (visit kelingking beach, broken beach, angel's billabong) 17.00: Boat leaves from Penida to Sanur port 17.40: Arrive at Sanur port 18.00: Transfer back to your hotel

Enjoy a fun-packed selection of water sports for the perfect Bali beach break. Soar above the ocean waters while parasailing, then get wet with a Jet Ski ride, enjoy thrills and spills on a donut boat, and try a banana boat too. Private round-trip hotel transfers make it easy to get there and back, and you’ll have access to shower facilities and lockers. Upgrade to add a cooking class.

Shoot down the Ayung River in a raft on this outdoor adventure in Bali. With your expert adventure guides, paddle along the river, see hidden waterfalls, and enjoy a sit-down lunch with jungle views. Meet at the venue, or upgrade to add private transfers or an exciting range of activities: an all-terrain vehicle (ATV or quad bike) ride, a jungle swing and a waterfall visit, or an Ubud highlights tour.

Take a break from the tourist crowds on Bali and head east to Nusa Penida on this full-day excursion with lunch. Take a speedboat out from the mainland to Nusa Penida and spend the day exploring its local landmarks with your private driver. Take stunning panoramic photographs from Angel's Billabong and Kelingking Beach, savor the warm sands and clear waters of Crystal Bay, and more.

Live like a local among the locals with this private hands-on cooking lesson. Join your host, Putu, her grandparents, her husband, and their children for lunch or dinner in their traditional compound home. Learn about the spices Putu uses, the traditional Balinese medicines she makes, and the rice, fruit, and animals her grandparents tend on their farm as you prepare and eat a Balinese feast, washed down with local alcohol.

Bali’s not just a hotspot for diving, surfing and sand. On this tour, delve into the wilds of Bali with an exuberant trip along the province’s longest river. Feel your heart race as you encounter rapids, then calm down in tranquil pools and pacific waterfalls. From your safe vantage point on the water, gaze deep into Bali’s gorgeous dense jungles, and steal a glimpse of the wild jungle. Indulge your exploratory urges with ventures into hidden waterfall nooks.

Experience a relaxing arrival into Bali Ngurah Rai Airport with a guaranteed arrival transfer to Ubud or Sanur. Don’t worry about taxis or finding WiFi for rideshare apps, just walk right out of arrivals and you’ll find your driver waiting for you with your name on a sign. Suitable for up to four travelers, this door-to-door transfer will take you from the airport all the way to your accommodation in air-conditioned comfort.

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.

Take a hot air balloon ride over the lush interior of Bali for excellent views of the paddies, jungles, mountains, and hot springs that span across the island by booking this experience, which includes stops at the Goa Gajah (Elephant Cave) temple and at the Ubud Market. This tour departs from Ubud's Chedi Club, but free round-trip transfers from hotels in a number of Balinese towns are available.

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.

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.

Spend the day traveling around some of Bali’s isolated highlights without worrying about how to get around. Drive around the island in an air-conditioned vehicle, your private driver behind the wheel, and stop at a range of tranquil and spellbinding destinations. See Tanah Lot Temple sitting steadfast in the ocean; walk around the rolling green paddy fields of Jatiluwih; take grand photos at the Balinese Handara Gate; and swing over the jungle, enjoying the grand views of the Twin Lakes, at Wanagiri Hills.

With so much to see and do on the Indonesian island of Bali, it’s often difficult to plan an itinerary that covers everything you want to see. See Bali your way on a private custom tour that allows you to dictate your own sightseeing schedule. Rather than following a set itinerary, you’ll enjoy the flexibility to go and see whatever you want, whether that’s natural landmarks, Hindu temples, or vibrant markets.

Arriving at Bali’s Ngurah Rai International Airport can be stressful, particularly after a long flight, with freelance drivers and taxi touts all hustling for your business. Get your vacation off to an easy start and a stress-free finish when you book this private round-trip airport transfer service, in a comfortable car with space for up to four travelers plus luggage. To avoid confusion, your driver will hold a sign with your name.

From arriving at the airport to transferring from Ubud to south Bali’s beaches, getting around Bali island can be hard. Make it easy when you book this private 1-way transfer service, to or from the airport, or to the popular south Bali beach destinations of Kuta / Seminyak and Sanur. There’s no need to haggle or wait on apps: simply prebook online, in advance, in the currency of your choice.

Silver jewelry making is an age-old Balinese craft that's vital to the island’s rural economy. On this private tour, try out the art coached by a silversmith at a traditional village workshop. Tour the village to understand the craft's importance; and learn to shape, cut, and finish your design before keeping it as a memento. Prebooking will secure your place for a time that fits your schedule. Upgrade your experience to transport, a cooking class, a sightseeing tour, and more.

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.

If you have a keen interest in Balinese cuisine, then this cooking class in Ubud is for you! Learn to prepare authentic dishes from a certified cook in a traditional open kitchen. You’ll get hands-on practice in a 6-hour session, starting in the morning (with a market tour) or afternoon. Numbers are limited to a maximum of 12 for a small-group learning experience with personalized attention. Includes round-trip transport from Ubud hotels.

Skip the self-drive hassles and check off the Ubud highlights with a private guide on this door-to-door tour. See natural wonders: Tegenungan Waterfall, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, and Mt. Batur volcano. Immerse in Balinese Hindu culture at Tirta Empul Temple and Ubud Palace. Stock up on souvenirs at an authentic coffee plantation and Ubud Market. Your day includes a buffet lunch overlooking Lake Batur and a local coffee tasting.

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.

Pair Lempuyang Temple, home of the Instagram favorite Gates of Heaven, with the Blue Lagoon, offering some of mainland Bali's best snorkeling, on this private door-to-door adventure. Reach the temple in the morning for photos, then snorkel Blue Lagoon and Tanjung Jepun with your very own professional instructor/guide. After, visit a coffee plantation to learn how Balinese people make coffee.

If you’ve tried Bali’s unique cuisine while traveling to the island and want to be able to recreate it back home, this Balinese cooking class is an ideal activity for you. Visit a local market to shop for fresh ingredients. Learn about the elements and techniques of Balinese food from a professional Balinese cook, then enjoy eating the fruits (and vegetables) of your labor at the end of the class.