The 10 Best Cultural Tours in Bali, Indonesia

March 14, 2022 Etsuko Causey

Bali is a living postcard, an Indonesian paradise that feels like a fantasy. Soak up the sun on a stretch of fine white sand, or commune with the tropical creatures as you dive along coral ridges or the colorful wreck of a WWII war ship. On shore, the lush jungle shelters stone temples and mischievous monkeys. The “artistic capital” of Ubud is the perfect place to see a cultural dance performance, take a batik or silver-smithing workshop, or invigorate your mind and body in a yoga class.
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1. Private Experience: Bali Village Tour

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This morning cycling will take you to the widest rice terraces in Bali. Jatiluwih village is acknowledged as the world heritage by UNESCO because of their maintaining of the biggest irrigation system in Bali. Reach the place in the morning time will give you a stunning scenery of the whole rice field village. Start the downhill cycling among the rice fields and lush green vegetation.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Lunch, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Gratuities, Personal expenses

Reviewed By Chris11111

Benik was the best tour guide. Very friendly and fun. He took so many great pictures and showed us several beautiful places in Bali. I was very happy with this tour and will recommend to all my friends.

2. Private Tour: Half Day Uluwatu Sunset Tour

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With this half day tour will give you chance to experience three most popular and classic south Bali attractions. Start from Padang-padang beach a simply stunning one hundred meter-long stretch of sand that is accessible down a flight of stairs through a unique hollow rock entrance. Then continue to Uluwatu Temple, set atop the cliffs, and capture sweeping views before you watch a “kecak” dance and firewalking performance with the sunset.

Inclusions: All entrance tickets, Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, Tour driver or guide

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Reviewed By 979lulus

Krisna was personally recommended by a friend. He is very knowledgeable, speaks good English, and willing to answer any questions. My family and I enjoyed a great time with him. The Swing was just part of the highlight. We get picked up from the hotel right on time. As I was with my family, he helped me pack the kids' stuff in the car. Driving skill was excellent and throughout our journey, he made us laugh all the way. The package we got was all-inclusive, hence you don’t need to worry about paying for entrance and stuff. We had a full informative tour of Ubud and see it in a different light. The tour was inclusive of Celuk Village, Puseh Batuan Temple, Tegenungan Waterfall, Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, and Bali Pulina Coffee Plantation. Overall, we had a great time.

3. Solo or Group Tour - 10 Hours, 3 Persons Max

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Private day tour. You will see locations that are my favourites as well as famous landmarks and attractions. See Bali with Henni's eyes. Up to 3 people can be guided at once. This is a personal and private tour. You will not be taken to places that other guides are paid commission to bring you too, I am honest and want nothing other than for you to have the best possible experience. We will visit multiple locations and there will be walking required. Attraction entry prices are not included. The tour price is for up to 3 people in one group. You will find an experienced female tour guide has a different view of Bali than your average guide does :) My customers are my number one priority and I will always look after you first and foremost. More than one day can be booked and may be needed if you have many locations you wish to see. let me know at the time of booking if you want a multi day tour. Read my REAL reviews and see why people choose me over other tour guides.

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4. Day Tour Visit Gili Islands of Lombok From Bali

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Escape from Bali and do more by taking a tour to Gili Trawangan and an other gili islands in Lombok for one day trip, you will make an exciting story during your vacation in Bali. This trip will take you to a wonderful unforgettable experience, fast boat from Bali with its daily schedule will make it easier for you to be able to take this tour package and regular flights from Lombok will also make your tour more comfortable when the journey returns to Bali island with a relative time short. The tour will including all your needs to enjoy the tours such as private glass bottom boat, snorkle equipment, all transportation tickets, private car, and also the experienced tour & snorkeling guide who will accompany you and give all the information during the tour. just enjoy your holiday and let us do the rest. What should bring: Sun block Swimming suit or wet suit Towel

Inclusions: Local Restaurant, all out of meals package will be personal cost, Bottled water, Use of Snorkelling equipment, Fast boat ticket from Bali to Gili, Restroom on board, Private Glass Bottom Boat Gilis Tour, Speed boat ticket from Gili to Lombok, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes, Flight ticket from Lombok to Bali, Hotel pick up and drop of (additional charge may apply for out of coverage service area)

Exclusions: Tipping for guide or driver (optional), Personal expenses out of program inclusions

Reviewed By Abbas A

Well I just returned from my trip to Gilli Trawangan ... Organization is good except small lies about timing .. But it’s extremely expensive .. Just please visit an Instagram page jump to bali .. many offices offers exactly ‘’ same trip details and luxury level with 900000 per person ( around 80 $ ) .. Privat boat, accompanied bu snorkeling guide bla bla .. all same .. Unfortunately I booked that tour just because I decided to go late at night . I don’t have an objection about tour but Value of money doesn’t worth’s 375$ !

5. Ubud : Monkey Forest - Jungle Swing - Rice Terrace - Water Temple and Waterfall

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Full Day Tours explore Ubud to visit amazing tourist destinations in Bali which are tourist sites in Ubud Village. The amazing tourist destination in Bali which is a tourist location on this tour is Ubud Monkey Forest is a nature reserve temple complex in Ubud inhabited by several groups of monkeys and tropical animals. Next we will visit the coffee making process and the jungle swing in the same place. Then the tour continues to visit Tegalalang Rice Terrace, a view of rice fields north of Ubud village. then the tour continues to the temple water (pura tirta empul) is a temple complex consisting of petirtaan or bathing structures, famous for its sacred spring, where Balinese Hindus go to for ritual purification. The tour continued to visit Tegenungan Waterfall.

Inclusions: English speaking driver , Mineral Water, Parking Fee , Air Conditioner Car , Private Transport, Pick Up Service: Guest Accommodation in Kuta, Seminyak, Canggu, Legian, Jimbaran, Nusa Dua, Sanur

Exclusions: Lunch , Enterance Fee, Activities

Reviewed By BorderlessTraveler

We employ Smile Bali tour on our recent trip to Bali and it was delightful. Top notch service, Professionalism, local knowledge and great value. We use their service for: 1. Airport Pickup 2. Private tour of Ubud: Monkey Forest Ubud, Tirta Empul Temple and Tegalalang Rice Terrace 3. Ubud to Jimbaran travel and shopping excursion 4. Airport drop off We arrange a pickup from the Ngurah Rai airport to Ubud (Westin Hotel) with Smile Bali Tour. Our driver, Mr. Adi, was very courteous, polite and on-time. The owner of the Smile Bali Tour, Mr. Eka, communicate with us via WhatsApp application to ensure the pickup was as planned and Mr. Adi, our driver, also contacted me after we arrive in Bali. The drive was very pleasant and safe, the car was adequate for 3 of us and all the necessary precaution of Health Safety during COVID-19 pandemic was meet. Our driver provides us with a lot of insight of Denpasar and Ubud and took us thru scenic route to see the great landscape of Bali. The drive took us 50 minutes to reach Ubud from the Airport because of no traffic. Because of the great service that Smile Bali Tour provide us during our airport pickup, we decide to ask them for a private tour of Ubud for our family (3 person) where the highlight was Monkey Forest Ubud, Tirta Empul Temple and Tegalalang Rice Terrace. The first stop was the Monkey Forest. The area was quite large but due to COVID-19, there was less visitor there. The Monkey were found all around the forest but in groups. The visit lasted for 1 hour Next stop was the Tirta Empul Temple. The trip took us about 30 minutes from the Monkey Forest thru a scenic route of Ubud. During this time, our driver explain to us the history of the temple also the history of each village that was passed during our trip. It was very insightful and enjoyable to understand why Ubud area was consider the “Art and Culture” area of Bali. The Tirta Empul temple was great and there were several praying ceremonies during our visit Last visit is the Tegalalang Rice Terrace. Although there are a lot of rice terrace in Bali, Tegalalang was the most visible and touristy destination. Not a lot of tourist was present and the rice field itself was not as big. It is enough for us to take couple of pictures. Next we requested Mr. Adi to transport us from Ubud (Westin Hotel) to Intercontinental Jimbaran. Along the way, Mr. Adi inform us the difference culture area of Ubud, including their craft, such as Batik from Tohpati area and so forth. We stop by to purchase some silver craft. We arrive at Jimbaran around 6.30 PM and our driver ensure that we have a great view from the road we travel to see the sunset. His local knowledge of the area clearly help us to really enjoy Bali and a great value for money. The last service we employ Bali Smile tour was the drop off at the Airport from Intercontinental Jimbaran. We took a drive to buy some souvenir (local food stuff) and swing by at Warung Made in Kuta for lunch (3PM). As our flight was at 7PM, Mr. Adi ensure us that we can see or walk around the Kuta beach for at least several hours before he drops us off at the airport. In Summary, the Smile Bali Tour service was above and beyond our expectation. For the value and service, it is a great company to accompany you while in Bali. Thank you to Mr. Adi (our driver) and Mr. Eka (the owner of Smile Bali Tour) who made all this experience possible during the COVID-19 Pandemic.

6. Private 3-Day Tours - Best Bali Tours Package - Best of Bali Highlights

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Experience an all-inclusive the best of Bali private tour only in 3-day. Discover the most up-to-date of Bali highlights that you should visit and to experience. This tour is well crafted for the travelers that first time to visit Bali to experience, Culture, Landscape, Beach, Photography, & little Adventure of Swing. The private car and experienced tour Driver guide will also make your tour will be unforgettable. Highlights: Experience the exclusive Bali tour by private car Guided by dedicated Bali driver as your guide that will always ready to assist you and share the information Tour is flexible and customized to give you the best experience No hidden charge so no worry about another expenses

Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Fees (admission, fuel surcharge, parking, etc.), Complimentary of bottled water, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Use of sarong to visit temple

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Reviewed By whitneyg777

Our guide Wayan was great. I didn’t have to plan a thing besides finding our villa, and we ended up doing and seeing way more than we would have if I’d planned where we were going on my own. We skipped a few things to sleep in and there were no issues. Wayan also took us to a few places that weren’t on the itinerary and there was no issue. Had a great time, no one bothered us, no issues at all :)

7. Best of Ubud Tour with Jungle Swing

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Enjoy this 10-hour private tour to experience the best of Ubud village with lunch. Visit the most sacred monkey forest in the heart of Ubud. Have a jungle swing inside the coffee plantation. Stop at Tegalalang rice terraces and have a spiritual feeling inside the holy spring temple. Pamper your eyes to see Tegenungan waterfall where you can relax and swim. There is a maximum group size of 15.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Lunch, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Jungle swing ticket, All entrance fees and taxes

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Reviewed By Maurabl

Kedak was our driver and Tour Guide!!! Informative, pleasant with a true sense of Bali and its surroundings.

8. Bali in 1-Day: Temple, Waterfall, Coffee, Volcano, Rice Terrace and more

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Pamper your day with Bali's most important landmarks like an insider on this 9-hour private tour designed just for you and your companion(s) up to 5 travelers. Travel to Ubud to visit: Batuan Temple, Tegenungan Waterfall, Monkey Forest and Tegalalang Rice Terrace. Proceed to Kintamani to visit: Coffee Plantation with Tasting and Majestic Batur Volcano. Tour Includes: Hotel pick-up & drop-off, private air-conditioned car, driver-guide, entrance fees and mineral water.

Inclusions: Transport by private vehicle, Hotel pickup and drop-off (Sanur, Ubud, Seminyak, Legian, Kuta, Canggu, Jimbaran, Nusa Dua, Benoa and Denpasar), English speaking driver/guide, Bottled water, Coffees-teas at Bali coffee plantation

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Reviewed By mzanforlin

Enjoyed my day with Wayan. He was such a good guide and told me a lot about Bali culture and the places we visited.

9. Instagram Tour in Bali: The Most Beautiful Spots

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Visit the most instagram tour areas in Bali. This tour enables you to walk to the hidden Banyumala waterfall, floating temple of Ulun Danu Beratan, the iconic Handara gate, and Wanagiri Hidden Hills. They are all located in the area where you will find the most beautiful part of Bali island.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Bottled water, Local lunch, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, All entrance fees

Exclusions: Gratuities, Personal expenses

Reviewed By Chris11111

Benik was the best tour guide. Very friendly and fun. He took so many great pictures and showed us several beautiful places in Bali. I was very happy with this tour and will recommend to all my friends.

10. Private Tour: Full-Day Mount Batur Volcano Sunrise Trek with Natural Hot Springs

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Take an early morning start to experience an unforgettable tour to climb up to the second highest point in Bali, the sacred Mount Batur. Your full-day private tour will have you doing a 2-hour hike to the top of Mount Batur in time for a basic breakfast while watching the sunrise. Your breakfast will include tea and eggs cooked in the natural volcanic steam at the top of the mountain. At the end of your trek, you will be able to soak in the natural hot springs nearby. The perfect way to finish your tour.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Bottled water, Local guide, Basic breakfast, Stop at natural hot spring

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Reviewed By Chris11111

Benik was the best tour guide. Very friendly and fun. He took so many great pictures and showed us several beautiful places in Bali. I was very happy with this tour and will recommend to all my friends.

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