The 15 Best Bali Day Trips from Kuta

1.Nusa Penida day trip: boat, 4 snorkeling, Manta rays & Land tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,033 reviews · from $78Our pick

Meet in Sanur at 7:30am for a fast-boat day trip with four snorkel stops, a private-car visit to Kelingking Cliff, and lunch with an infinity pool view. A guide and freediver lead the water sessions, and GoPro photos and videos are included. Groups are capped at 13; hotel transfers cost extra.

“If you want to see local ocean wildlife with amazing and friendly guides, this is the excursion for you! Each of our 3 snorkeling spots had numerous and colorful reef fish and coral. We saw at least 4 manta rays and 6 sea turtles as well! The stop at a Nusa Penida restaurant with photo op was also excellent along with a stunning view of Kelingking Beach! We had absolutely perfect sunny and relatively calm weather (just be prepared for the scorching heat on the island). All in all, it was a fantastic day with every food, equipment, photo, and travel need met by the company. Huge shout out to…”

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2.Individual Bali Day Trip with Private Driver and Free WiFi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 755 reviews · from $38

Hire a private, air-conditioned car and driver for 8 or 10 hours, with pickup from accommodation in areas including Kuta, Ubud and Seminyak. Set a route in advance, then visit selected beaches, temples, rice terraces or cultural stops. Drivers such as Putu, Kadek, Awan and Aris have been praised for flexible planning, local insight and help with photos. Admission and lunch are extra.

“Awan was our careful driver cum guide. Being of Balinese origin, he was able to tell us a lot about the Balinese culture, belief system and customs. He showed us many of Bali’s cultural, natural and artistic sites, mainly in the central part of the island. We greatly enjoyed the private day trip which lasted close to twelve hours and were very satisfied with the choice of destinations, the pace, Awan’s recommendations and driving, and explanations.”

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3.Nusa Penida One Day Trip with All-inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 743 reviews · from $51

Leave your Bali hotel by private car, cross from Sanur by fast boat, then explore Nusa Penida’s dramatic cliffs and beaches with a local driver-guide. The route includes Broken Beach, Angel’s Billabong, Kelingking Beach and Crystal Bay, plus an Indonesian lunch. It is a long, photo-focused day on rough roads, with the option to spend time swimming or snorkeling at Crystal Bay.

“The trip was very good. Drivers at both ends - hotel to Sanur and back, and on Nusa Penida - were very good. The fast boat ride was also good. The “included” lunch is a scam, though. Poor quality and quantity, we had a fly in the iced tea and the chicken curry had more water than our bottled water.”

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4.Bali Instagram Tour from Your Hotel (Private & Full-day)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 204 reviews · from $74

Spend about 10 hours in a private, air-conditioned car with a Bali driver-host who can help plan your route and take photos. Stops may include Lempuyang Temple, Tirta Gangga, waterfalls and rice terraces, but the long menu of options cannot fit into one day. Pickup is offered across several Bali areas; entry fees and meals are extra.

“Wayan was our guide and driver. Took us around East Bali to all the famous Instagram spots and some parts of Ubud all the way to Canggu then straight to the airport. It was worth it!”

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5.Ubud Day Tour: Sacred Monkey Forest, Tegenungan Waterfall, Rice Terrace

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 190 reviews · from $24

Travel from your Kuta hotel in a private, air-conditioned car to Ubud’s Monkey Forest, Tegenungan Waterfall, Goa Gajah, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, the art market and Ubud Palace. An English-speaking driver-guide, water and Wi-Fi are included. Guides named in past trips include Mr. Merry, Mr. Mery and Nova. Entrance fees are optional, and the day runs about 8 to 10 hours.

“My wife and I had an unbelievable time with Nova our tour guide. He took us to see some gorgeous sites and was very accommodating with allowing extra time at the Ubud market. Nova was extremely knowledgeable and was happy to talk Read more”

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6.Full-Day Private North Bali Tour with Free WiFi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 187 reviews · from $9Best value

Spend about 10 hours exploring North Bali in a private, air-conditioned car with an English-speaking driver, hotel pickup and onboard Wi-Fi. Stops include Tanah Lot, Jatiluwih, Ulun Danu Bratan, Handara Gate, Wanagiri Hills and Banyumala Twin Waterfalls. Your driver can help with photos and local advice. Check whether your booking includes entrance fees.

“Went to Tanah Lot, the water temple Ulun-Danu, the green land of Jatiluwih and beautiful waterfalls (we even swam there). Komang, our guide, suggested several other places to stop by and they were amazing too. Great value for an air conditioned car, safe English speaking driver. It's also convenient that all entrance fees, parking fees and any other fees are already included, so no headaches (I bet if I go alone as a tourist in every place, they will charge me much more :) Advice : You can stop at the local market near Ulun Danu to try local snacks and fresh fruits. Thank you Komang for a great day!”

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7.Full Day Kintamani Volcano View and Ubud Village Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 183 reviews · from $65

Set out at 8 am in a private, air-conditioned car with an English-speaking driver for a 10-hour tour of Ubud and Kintamani. The day includes a Barong and Keris dance, Monkey Forest, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, Tirta Empul Temple, Celuk’s gold and silver workshops, and a buffet lunch with a view of Mount Batur. Drivers named by the operator include Teddy, Arsa and Ayu, though your assigned driver may differ.

“Wonderful tour. Started out seeing a traditional dance/ story that was very well done; humorous and informative. The rice field is very beautiful and interesting. We had buffet lunch where we enjoyed a view of the volcano and valley below. Read more”

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8.Day Trip certified divers – 3 Dives in Tulamben (pick-up & drop-off included)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 178 reviews · from $149

Leave South Bali at 7am for Tulamben, where a private instructor leads three scuba descents: one at the USS Liberty wreck and two at your choice of local sites. Equipment, lunch, hot drinks, and hotel transfers are included. The road trip can make this a 13-hour day.

“Amazing instructors and location to dive. Everything was really well organized. The drive is long if you’re coming from down south so be prepared for that (4 hours on the way back). Visibility wasn’t great but that’s no fault of the company. Still an awesome day, would love to go again!”

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9.Nusa Penida One Day Tour All Inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 146 reviews · from $80

Travel from your hotel to Nusa Penida by fast boat, then explore Angel’s Billabong, Broken Beach, Kelingking Beach, and Crystal Bay by private air-conditioned car. Upadani Bali Tour includes an English-speaking driver-guide, attraction tickets, Indonesian lunch, and hotel transfers. The day starts at 6:30 am and lasts about 12 hours.

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10.Nusa Penida Day Trip for 3 dives

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 127 reviews · from $190

Set out from Sanur for three scuba descents near Nusa Penida, where currents carry you over reefs and manta rays may appear. The $190 day includes South Bali transfers, lunch, tanks, weights, and two 32% Nitrox tanks for certified Nitrox users. Bali Scuba team members include Farish, Sila, Budi, Coyak, Yannick, and Gede, though your guide is not specified.

“I have been with BaliScuba since I started my discovery diving last Oct 2024 and taken my Padi open water Diving course in April 2025. It was a fantastic experience with my instructor Mr Farish and his teammates Mr Sila and the rest ! Each diving and snorkeling makes a different experience in different locations .”

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11.Bali BEST Things to Do Private Full-day Tour from Your Hotel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 116 reviews · from $44

A private, hotel-pickup tour lets you shape a long day around Bali’s temples, rice terraces, waterfalls, markets, and photo stops. Routes vary: choose an Ubud-focused day or an option featuring Lempuyang’s Gates of Heaven, Tirta Gangga, and possibly a jungle swing. Guides such as Wayan, Kadek, and Awan have earned praise for safe driving, local insight, and help with photos.

“I would like to extend my sincere thanks to our guide Komang for providing us with an incredible experience during our Ubud tour. He effectively captured the remarkable beauty of the island with his photography skills while ensuring our safety throughout the excursion. It was truly a pleasure to have explored Ubud for the first time with Komang.”

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12.Ubud Adventure All Inclusive Private Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 112 reviews · from $28

Spend a full day touring Ubud’s Sacred Monkey Forest, Happy Swing Bali, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, Tirta Empul Temple and Tegenungan Waterfall with a private driver-guide. The tour includes air-conditioned transport, hotel pickup and bottled water. Lunch and entrance tickets depend on the option you book. Drivers named in past tours include Kariasa, Wayan, Ketut and Rudi.

“Highly recommended Rudi as a driver for the Ubud adventure private day tour. Everything was well organized, and the day was truly amazing. Thank you, Rudi, for a wonderful experience!”

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13.Nusa Lembongan Island: Snorkeling & Mangrove Forest Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 97 reviews · from $143

Travel from your hotel to Nusa Lembongan for a snorkeling stop, a boat trip through the mangroves, rooftop lunch, Devil’s Tears and Yellow Bridge. The small group is capped at four. Guides have included Dangku, Ketut and Adi, and an optional SUP session costs $13 per person.

“Fantastic experience and day out, with an excellent tour guide Dangku. This was the highlight of my holiday, the scenes are beautiful and snorkelling was incredible - I even saw a turtle which Dangku spotted and made sure I got near to it! Thank you so much for an amazing day, I would suggest this to anyone!!”

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14.Full-Day Bali Adventure Tour with Quad Bikes and Rafting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 90 reviews · from $59

Ride a quad through rice fields, jungle tracks, and village routes, then raft the Ayung River beneath waterfalls. Guides such as Yogi, Darma, and Rian have been praised for their help. The day includes an Indonesian buffet lunch and, when arranged, round-trip hotel transport. Expect mud, wet clothes, and a steep stair walk to and from the river.

“Great day out. Totally satisfying, wont disappoint. Half day W.W Rafting enjoyable and lots of fun. Quad Biking fantastic!!. Just my partner and myself with guide. Had lots of obstacle paths and deep water pot holes, paths through rice fields, forrests and a great guide.”

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15.Bali Day Trip: Bali Instagram Tour (All Inclusive & Private)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 87 reviews · from $99

This private 10 to 12 hour Bali tour visits Lempuyang Temple, Tirta Gangga, a jungle swing, Goa Raja Waterfall and Tegalalang Rice Terrace, with lunch, admission, transport and coffee tasting included. Pickup is offered. Guides have included Rhory, Wayan and Esa, though your assigned guide may vary.

“Best driver/guide Rhory in Bali! Super kind, reliable, and showed us amazing places. Canadian visiting first time to Bali had unforgettable moments with Rhory. Went above and beyond. Thank you for making our trip unforgettable!””

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