For every first time visitor to Bali, there is always the question of what to do? This amazing island is so diverse, and with terrain ranging from Mountains and Jungles to white sandy beaches, there is so much to choose from. Little wonder that once you step outside your resort, confusion quickly sets in. Unless you have a plan, you will probably end up doing nothing at all, which is a pity because there are just so many amazing Bali day trips available that will quickly turn your holiday into the most incredible experience ever!
From rice paddies to temples, and from tropical islands to waterfalls that will blow your mind, I have put together a list of tours that will make your Bali holiday stand out from the rest.
Before I start, I will mention that I always tour with GetYourGuide. They run some of the most amazing trips in and around Bali, and you will not find better service, more experience, or more professional guides on the island. And trust me – I have tried a lot! All of the tours on this list have been handpicked and I fully recommend. So, let’s get started!
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Table of Contents
- The Mount Batur Sunrise Hike with Breakfast
- The Full Day Bali Instagram Highlights Tour
- Northern Charm Tour
- Ubud Waterfall, Rice Terraces and Monkey Forest
- Tanah Lot Guided Sunset Tour
- Swim with Manta Rays at Nusa Penida
- Nusa Penida Small Group Tour
- Besakih Temple and Gates of Heaven Tour
- Bali Zoo Breakfast with Orangutans
- Private Sekumpul Waterfall Tour
- Summary
The Mount Batur Sunrise Hike with Breakfast
Mount Batur is an amazing climb. To stand on the top of a volcano, watching one of the most amazing sunrises you have ever seen while the steam from the crater wisps around you in the morning air is truly an experience! I personally have done it twice, and am already lining up for my third time.
With a tour, you get picked up from the hotel, driven all the way to the base of the mountain where you meet your guide, and escorted to the top. You don’t have to worry about a thing, other than wearing the right shoes and bringing something warm to wear up top. Oh, and don’t forget your camera, because you are really going to regret leaving it at home!
Included in the Mount Batur Sunrise Hike Tour is:
- Pickup and drop off at your hotel or resort
- air conditioned transfer
- trekking guide
- all entrance fees
- fresh cooked breakfast (eggs cooked in volcano steam vents)
- flashlight
- Insurance
- water
The Mount Batur Sunrise Hike is one of the best tours I have done in Bali. Definitely check it out!
The Full Day Bali Instagram Highlights Tour
This incredible tour is not just for those with an Instagram account. It is for anyone who wants to see some of the most iconic and memorable places in Bali. Basically an East Bali Tour, you will see temples, waterfalls, rice paddies and beautiful water gardens. Heaven’s Gate is not to be missed for any tourist to Bali, but for mine, Tukad Cepung Waterfall is one of the best waterfalls on the island!
In the Full Day Instagram Highlights Tour you will visit:
- Lempuyang Temple (Heaven’s Gate)
- Tukad Cepung Waterfall
- Tirta Gangga Water Gardens
- Bali Jungle Swing
- Tegalalang Rice Terraces
Certainly some of the most beautiful scenery in Bali can be ticked off your bucket list in one day on this amazing tour. The company even throw in some add-ons if you find you have extra time, including lunch and traditional massage.
Northern Charm Tour
This tour will take you up into one of my favorite regions of Bali. The mountains in North Bali are a place that I personally have returned to on dozens of occasions, and will continue to in the future. It is the perfect place for anyone looking for some good Bali Day Trips.
On the Northern Charm Tour, you will visit some of the most beautiful places that exist around the lakeside town of Bedugul, and see the amazing Twin Lakes. A visit to the iconic Handara Gates and a trip down to the scenic Banyumala Twin Waterfalls will be topped off by a swing above the twin lakes themselves.
In the Northern Charm Tour you will visit:
- Charming Lake Beratan
- Handara Gates
- Banyumala Twin Waterfalls
- Wanagiri Hidden Hill Swing
- The beautiful Twin Lakes
Lunch on the tour is optional, but otherwise all entrance fees and charges will be covered in the tour cost.
Ubud Waterfall, Rice Terraces and Monkey Forest
Now, whether you are a first time visitor to Bali, or you are a Bali regular, no one can go long without a trip to beautiful Ubud. It is the beating cultural heart of the island, and there is no wonder that so many choose to stay in the area.
For those that don’t, there is the option to do a tour, such as this one, that takes you to all the local highlights around Ubud. From the mighty Tegenungan Waterfall, to the cute and mischievous monkeys of the famous Ubud monkey forest, and the incredible rice terraces at Tegalalang, this tour certainly has it all!
On this tour you will visit:
- Ubud Monkey Forest
- Tegalalang Rice Terraces
- Tegenungan Waterfall
- Traditional Markets
- Ubud Palace
Tanah Lot Guided Sunset Tour
If there is one iconic sight in Bali, it has to the the incredible temple at Tanah Lot.
This temple, sitting on a rock surrounded by the ocean, can be seen not only on advertisements for Bali, but tourism posters all over the world. It is without a doubt one of the most spectacular and most recognizable sights in the world.
Unless you have your own transport, the best way to see Tanah Lot is with a tour, and the best time to see it is definitely at Sunset! This tour will give you both.
This tour includes:
- Pick up and drop off
- Air conditioned car
- Water supplied
- Entrance fees and taxes
- Tanah Lot Temple for Sunset
Swim with Manta Rays at Nusa Penida
There isn’t anything in the ocean more majestic than the incredible Manta Ray. Nusa Penida, located just a short trip away from Bali Island, is one of the best places in the world to not only see, but to come up close and personal with them.
Take a tour out to Nusa Penida, where you will snorkel at famous Manta Bay, and see these beautiful creatures yourself. Float above them as they swim lazily underneath you. Then, move on to the colorful Crystal Bay for more snorkeling, followed by Mangrove Point.
Your Nusa Penida trip includes:
- Pick up and transfer
- Boat trip to Nusa Penida
- Boat to the Snorkeling spots
- All snorkeling equipment
- Lunch
Nusa Penida Small Group Tour
Now, Nusa Penida is a big island, and for most visitors will be split into two trips. One to the West side of the island, and one to the East. To see the entire island, you really need two Bali Day Trips, as one will not do it all. For this, you are best to stay overnight on the island.
If you are interested (and you SHOULD be) to see some of the best sights on the island, then you can easily do the Best of Nusa Penida Day Trip. This will take you from Sanur, via fast boat to Nusa Penida where you will board an air conditioned van and be whisked out to the amazing Kelingking Beach, Broken Beach and Angels Billabong. These are some of the most iconic places on the island, and will be a highlight of your entire Bali holiday!
The Nusa Penida Tour includes:
- Hotel/Resort pick up and drop off
- Fast boat transfer from Sanur
- Air conditioned Transport
- Local Guide
- Kelingking Beach
- Broken Beach
- Angel’s Billabong
- Crystal Bay
Nusa Penida is a truly amazing island, and in many regards the most beautiful place in Bali. It is well known with tourists now, which is good and bad. First, many tours go there, but on the good side there are now paved roads where only a couple of years ago tours were long and hot as you bumped across dirt tracks around the island. Head there now, and see this amazing spot before it become even MORE popular!
Besakih Temple and Gates of Heaven Tour
Have you even been to Bali if you haven’t been to the Gates of Heaven? Many don’t believe so!
This tour will take you to two of the most famous temples in Bali, and give you many memorable moments that can be captured beautifully on camera.
Besakih Temple is the oldest temple in Bali, and the most holy. Known as the Mother Temple of the Island, it is located on the slopes of Mount Agung, and is incredible to behold.
Lempuyang Temple in East Bali, also known as Heaven’s Gate, is one of the most famous temples in Bali, and also one of the most popular Instagram Spots. Visit both of these amazing temples in the one day on this tour.
The temples tour includes:
- Private tour guide
- Pick up and drop off
- air conditioned van transport
- All Entrance fees
- Many Optional extras!
You can also add options onto this tour, such as snacks, drinks and beer, entrance fees and other additional expenses.
Bali Zoo Breakfast with Orangutans
Bali Zoo is a wonderful place to visit, even if you DON’T have kids.
One of the most unforgettable experiences that I have done in Bali has to be the breakfast with Orangutans at Bali Zoo.
Wake up early and head to the zoo, to enjoy a wonderful Buffet breakfast while the most beautiful orangutans are swinging on ropes around you. To add to the excitement, there are also guest elephants, exotic birds, and all sorts of other creatures for you to get up close and personal with!
Read my full review of the Breakfast with Orangutans experience HERE.
Your Breakfast with Orangutan Bali Zoo experience includes:
- All entrance fees
- Breakfast with Orangutans
- Tea and Coffee
- Exotic Bird Show
- Optional extras if booked
Private Sekumpul Waterfall Tour
Sekumpul Waterfall is one of the most amazing waterfalls on the island. In fact, I would go so far as to say that the tour of the Sekumpul Waterfall Valley is one of the best Bali Day Trips, and one of the most amazing experiences I have had on the island of Bali. This is because there is not just the one waterfall. Here, you really get bang for your buck with up to 5 waterfalls scattered across the valley!
Pick up from your hotel will be early, so be ready! Coffee on the way will then see you arrive at the starting point around 1030am. Your tour of the waterfalls is guided, and will take several hours. Wear good walking shoes and comfortable clothes, bring your camera and be prepared to get a bit wet. The tour will also involve crossing a few streams, so waterproof shoes are also handy.
Your Tour to Sekumpul includes:
- Sekumpul Waterfall
- Fiji Waterfall
- Hidden Waterfall
- Luwak Coffee Visit
- Pura Ulun Danu Beratan Temple
- Drop off and pick up
- all tickets and fees
On the way home you will visit one of the most famous temples in Bali at Lake Beratan, so make sure you bring a change of clothes in case you get wet at the waterfalls.
Summary
There is almost no end of Bali Day Trips that you can do. No matter where you want to go, there are bound to be tours that cover it. If not, then you can make up your own tour. Click HERE to simply organize you own driver for the day, who will take you anywhere you want to go.
So pick a tour from the list above, or make your own. Either way, let’s make your trip to Bali epic!
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