Indonesia · HALF-DAY
The 15 best half-day tours you can book right now, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Ride fat-tire e-bikes through Ubud rice fields and villages, see Cekingan subak terraces, then enjoy a Balinese lunch in town.
“We had an amazing bike trip with Kardek. Well organised and heaps of fun. The highlight of our Bali holiday, thanks”
Private 5-hour Bali tour with hotel pickup, an English driver, and flexible stops from Tanah Lot to Uluwatu, Ubud, and beaches.
“My driver was awesome! We went to many places and I was able to learn more about the culture and history.”
Ubud zipline and jungle swing through coconut trees, bird nest photo spots, optional jungle pool and coffee tasting. From $33, guided in English.
“Today we went to the swing and zipline park, and we also took the cultural tour through the rice fields. It was all very fun and we really liked that the whole crew put a lot of work to make you swing good and they took amazing pictures of us. Our driver Nyoman was very kind and polite and spoke very well English. He waited patiently on us and let us take all the time we wanted. He also explained many things in the car on the drive towards and from the swing park. It was an lovely experience with him”
E-bike through Ubud rice fields to Tirta Empul, then watch purification in sacred springs and finish with a Balinese lunch.
“The entire ride was very interesting. Our guides were super nice and kept us safe from traffic. Our small group got along great.”
Labuan Bajo half-day tour: swim inside Rangko Cave, snorkel Boleng Beach, and watch sunset from Amelia Hill.
“Activity was great in the overall. Snorkling was super nice, crew is always available and the cave was also a good experience. The only thing that is not great is the way back from the boat to land. You through a broken wooden bridge that is not safe at all. That should be fixed asap.”
Private Jakarta half-day tour with a fun local guide, hotel pickup, Monas and Istiqlal, Old Town and Sunda Kelapa, plus puppet making.
“We really enjoyed the Jakarta City Tour. The guide, Nanda, was friendly and informative, and we got to see both the historical and modern sides of the city. A great way to experience Jakarta in one day!”
Private half-day Jakarta tour with hotel pickup, AC car, and an English guide covering Merdeka Square, Monas, Istiqlal, Cathedral, and Batavia.
“We had the best day, picked up from our hotel, we saw all the sights, dropped off right outside so not much walking in the heat, chilled water and air conditioned car, Tashia, our guide was excellent, very informative and we were lucky to see the puppet show, location for lunch was ideal and the restaurant recommended was like stepping back in time, lovely food, great service, we would definitely recommend this tour! Even my teenage son enjoyed it!”
Half-day Jakarta highlights with Monas, Istiqlal Mosque, Cathedral, Old Batavia and Sunda Kelapa Harbor, with hotel pickup and English guide.
“The tour was excellent. We were picked up at our hotel by Jeffry, our guide and Endra, our driver. They took us to the heart of Jakarta and provided excellent information about the city. They were friendly, spoke excellent English and we had a good time.”
Private Uluwatu sunset tour with Kecak fire dance and Jimbaran seafood dinner, hotel pickup, 6 to 7 hours, $65.
“Dancers were great. Awesome entertainment. Driver was very professional. Unfortunately traffic was horrendous and missed seeing temple up close.”
Private 4-hour snorkeling from Gili Trawangan to Meno and Air to spot sea turtles, coral, and underwater statues, with gear and guide.
“We did this excursion a year ago..... it was really fantastic!! We've seen a lot of turtles up close. The guides were very friendly and helpful. They tried very hard to make it a beautiful day for us. We made very nice pictures and videos for us. The stop on gili Meno was beautiful. Great food on paradise beach.Auto-translated”
A private Jakarta half-day route mixing Istiqlal Mosque, Merdeka Square, Chinatown, Kota Tua, and Sunda Kelapa phinisi photos.
“Our guide Citi and our driver Cek Man provided a very informative guided tour. Recommended for travelers. Learnt a lot in the limited time we spent on the tour.”
Half-day spa escape in Batam from Singapore with pickup, 90-minute massage choice, lunch, and easy ferry-terminal meet-up at Spa Central Batam.
“Easy to get from Singapore on the Batam fast ferry. The guy had a sign at the arrival destination with our name on it, so was easy as we were driven straight there. So friendly and relaxing. Nice way to end our busy trip to Singapore.”
Small-group 60-foot catamaran around Gili T, Meno, Air with snorkeling gear, GoPro photos, buffet dinner, and sunset sailing from Gili T.
“The team is super professional and friendly. They go above and beyond. I booked the sunset cruise for my birthday and as a solo traveler I felt in great company. Lots of laughs.”
Half-day Borobudur tour from Yogyakarta with small-group guide, stupa access, and hotel pickup, tickets paid separately in cash.
“Tony was a great driver and good company in the car! The guide was also nice and had a lot to tell about the history of Borobudur.”
Private half-day Bintan Sand Dunes and Blue Lakes tour from Lagoi with seafood lunch, transfers, and photo time plus a temple stop.
“Service provider Bintan Trans Pratama did not pick us up at the scheduled time as they thought we have cancelled the tour. We have to call them and inform them we did not cancel. After checking, they admitted their mistake and arrange for a guide to pick us up 1 hour later. Totally disappointed with the tour. We demand a refund. Please get back to me.”
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