Indonesia · GUIDED
Good guided tours fill up in dry season and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Wake for Mount Batur sunrise, hike with a local guide, eat at the top, shower at Mt. Batur Lounge, then taste Luwak coffee.
“Singgih ( the driver) and Meggie (the guide) were so friendly and helpful. We had an amazing trekking and we could see a beautiful sunrise. Thank you for this nice experience”
Bali Mt Batur sunrise guided hike, included breakfast, natural hot springs, and a Temen coffee plantation stop, all in one early day.
“Everything was perfectly organized, from the pickup to the breakfast at the top of the mountain. Our driver, Andi, arrived on time, drove us safely to the meeting point and brought us back to our hotel. He was extremely friendly and polite. The hike with our guide, Sarr, was absolutely amazing. He was very friendly and motivating throughout the hike and took the most beautiful photos and videos. I would highly recommend this tour to everyone, especially with Andi and Sarr!🤩”
Guided ATV quad ride through Ubud jungle, rice fields, rivers, and tunnels with safety gear, shower access, and lunch.
“So good. The transportation was exceptional and Herry was the best person in Bali I have ever met. I wish he could drive me everywhere. The water at the quad place smelt abit!”
Hike Mount Batur at night for sunrise, then refuel with a summit breakfast and recover at Mt. Batur Lounge with showers.
“A very sleepy early start but EXTREMELY worth it. Our driver Singgih was on time and very pleasant. Picked us up within minutes of our excursion being over and took us to a coffee plantation. The trek itself was difficult but manageable as a not very avid climber. We were met at the start with coffee/tea. Then we were met by our guide Nyoman who was amazing!! Whenever there was a difficult part to climb/ descend he was there to help straight away. There was 4 of us in his group and he made sure we were all okay throughout. A very cheerful/ friendly guy, couldn’t fault him at all.…”
Guided Ayung River rafting in Bali with lunch and valley views. Optional pickup, shower facilities, and a jungle workout of steps.
“The rafting was really great. Our guide was very positive and fun. There are 400 steps to take on the way back but it was not that bad”
Ethical, mahout-led Sumatran elephant mud-bath experience at Bali Zoo with zoo access, lunch, and optional Orangutan breakfast.
“We had a wonderful day with the elephants! We bathed them and fed them. The elephant keepers are wonderful people. We want to thank Niki Wilson Munif Diva Ucil Öien and Wıra :)”
Private Bali car charter with optional licensed guide. Air-conditioned comfort, Ubud temples, Mt. Batur, and extras built around your time.
“Our guide was Made Darmadi and he made the whole trip a lot more enjoyable! We learned about every day life and history from him. He took us to the best spots around Ubud and dealt with the traffic amazingly. Terima kasih banyak, Made!”
See wild dolphins at Lovina sunrise, swim alongside on a secured float, then snorkel a coral reef, with guides and safety rules included.
“we took a privat tour and it was amazing, we saw a lot of dolphines and our captain did a very good job with navigating the boat.”
Skip long lines to Borobudur and Prambanan from Yogyakarta, with an English guide, optional pickup, and time for a Borobudur climb.
“The trip was amazing! Wonderful temples and archeologica sites. Our guide, Bagus, was not only kind, gentle and educated but also always ready to satisfy our requests and a very funny guy with whom we had the pleasure to spend the day. Thank you so much Bagus!”
Start your Bali day with a guided orangutan breakfast, then enjoy Bali Zoo shows and an optional Sumatran elephant mud care session.
“We were worried about this one - seeing so many varied reviews. But we loved it. Would be great with little ones - but was perfect for us as a couple. Would recommend and do it again in a heartbeat. The breakfast buffet was 5 star and the animals were amazing and so loved”
Midnight hike to Mount Ijen for blue fire and sunrise, with gas mask and headlamp, plus coffee on the rim from Banyuwangi or Bali.
“We had the best trip to Ijen with Qim Qim and his wonderful team. They are super friendly, always in a good mood and attentive to everyone‘s needs. We were the first group down in the crater which was really great since a ton of people came later and it was super crowded then. And we got to experience the sunrise on the top of the crater, with some hot tea and lots of interesting facts about Ijen, the miners, blue fire and the acidic crater. We would gladly do the tour with Qim Qim and his great team again, it was one of the best experiences ever!!”
Volcano-view hot springs, Mount Batur lunch, and Ubud classics like Monkey Forest, rice terraces, and Tegenungan Waterfall on a private day tour.
“It was a not a very pleasant experience. Rather it was a disaster.Car broke down on our way to Batur Springs. We were left there. When we are paying that much money car should be checked thoroughly before being provided to customers. Read more”
Guided Ubud Sacred Monkey Forest walk with temples and a monkey selfie, optional luwak coffee and massage, from $16.
“Me and my partner enjoyed this very much tour guide was very helpful giving us facts all the way round felt very comfortable and enjoyed it very much”
Private Mt. Batur sunrise trek from Ubud with early pickup, crater-rim breakfast, coffee stop, and a guide who sets your pace.
“A great experience. A hard 2 hour trek but worth it when you're at the top! Our guide was great and stopped for us to take time to rest.”
Sunrise at Mount Bromo from Surabaya or Malang, with Jeep ride, crater walk, tea and breakfast, and a Tengger Tribe temple stop.
“We had a perfect day. Adit was the best driver, very friendly, helpful and nice. We learned a lot about the history and culture through him. Borobudur and Prambanan were stunning, the guided tour there was very good. We absolutely recommend this tour. Thank you. Barbara & Jan”
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