Bali Best Things To Do Private Full-day Tour From Your Hotel

Excellent trip, starting early to avoid crowds..very knowledgeable, friendly driver Pande Art ! Stopping to see paintings, wood carvings, silver smithy and Batik shops a wonderful experience, no hard sells and phenomenal artistry!

Our guide picked us up from hotel lobby on time, explained our day and gave suggestions. All stops were nice, beautiful and truly Balinese. Get to see in one day all the major attractions (we booked second day directly with Wayan). All went smooth, thank you guys! Best for couples, we even got new friends from Bali. And by the way this experience is private so crowd is not a problem. Admission fees were included, we don't have to worry anything about. Thanks again!

This was the best experience for the best valuable. Somewhat customizable. My tour guide ensured I got to see everything I wanted and even offered to stop for local food for lunch. I was a solo traveler and it was extremely safe. The best value out of all the tours I considered and I could not have imagined a better experience. I spent some money out of pocket, however, it was all for extras I chose to purchase. Everything else was covered. Highly recommend, this is a must while you’re in Bali😍😍

What a day …. Pick up from hotel at 5 am Got to the temple at 730 and waited 4 long hours for our photo opportunity at the gates - well worth it … even the very steep walk up the hill then onto the water palace, waterfall and rice field then in peak hour traffic’s getting back to Kuta nearly 8 pm ..

Five stars for Putu! He provided us with a day we will never forget! He was waiting in the hotel lobby for us, comfortable car for our family of five adults, had cold water waiting for us, had planned the day to get to the swings and nests early so we avoided the crowds, and navigated the traffic of Ubud smoothly for us. We ❤️ Putu and TripAdvisor!

The highlight of our Bali Trip! Dewa was our tour guide and he went above and beyond for our tour! He was on time/early for our pickup, very knowledgeable about Bali and all the sights we visited, great driver and great conversationalist! He even went out of his way to get us fresh coconut and mangosteen from a tree!!! Highly recommend this tour and tour guide and would book again if I ever return!

Very good experience. The tour operator suggested to start earlier than the normal time and it was an excellent idea as we avoided crowds and traffic which gets chaotic around Ubud later in the morning. Our guide, Mr. Putu, was very nice, informative and let us spend as much time as we liked at the various places.

Today I did the tour with my guide. I am on older woman travelling on my own and kadek absolutely tailored the tour to what I wanted to see and what I was able to do. I had a marvellous day with many memories. Thank you.

Had a wonderful full day private tour with another couple from our group. Our English speaking guide, Putu, was very accommodating, a highly skilled driver and entertaining. No time pressure whatsoever.

My wife and I had a great time touring the island of Bali. We booked the same time as our friends and were able to ride in the same car together. We were picked up at our hotel by Putu. He is a great guide who has much knowledge of the island. He is a safe and patient driver. The restaurant he took us to for lunch was beautiful, exactly how you'd imagine it. This tour was the highlight of our time in Bali. Thank you Putu.

Kadek our driver/guide/host showed us a wonderful time in Ubud. He knew the answers to all our questions and spoke excellent English. Fabulous Day!

We booked this tour through Tripadvisor for $198 for 2 people specifically because of the itinerary that was advertised. The tour listing included the following stops: • Lempuyang Temple • Tirta Gangga • Tukad Cepung Waterfall • Tegalalang Rice Terrace • Tegenungan Waterfall • Tirta Empul Temple • Gallery Ada Garuda • Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary • Ubud Art Market • Viewpoint of Mount Agung We also paid extra for the Bali Swing as part of the upgraded itinerary. However, when we were picked up, the driver told us he had received a completely different itinerary and said that Tripadvisor had not communicated the advertised itinerary to the tour operator. He explained he was only scheduled to drive for 10 hours and said we would have to pay extra cash if we wanted to complete the itinerary shown in the booking. During the tour, the driver repeatedly tried to persuade us not to go to Lempuyang Temple, saying it was too far and that the lines could be over an hour. He suggested visiting a closer temple instead and said “all temples look the same.” We insisted on following the itinerary we paid for, and we eventually did go there. In reality, the places we visited were: • Lempuyang Temple (after insisting) • Tirta Gangga • Bali Swing • Coffee tasting stop • Warung Kopi Bawasari lookout point Instead of the waterfalls listed in the itinerary, we were taken to Kanto Lampo Waterfall, which was not part of the tour we booked. It required walking down hundreds of steep steps and the water was very dirty. We stayed about 15 minutes and left. The following advertised stops were never visited: • Tukad Cepung Waterfall • Tegalalang Rice Terrace • Tegenungan Waterfall • Tirta Empul Temple • Gallery Ada Garuda • Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary • Ubud Art Market • Mount Agung viewpoint In other words, most of the advertised itinerary was not completed, and several unadvertised stops were substituted instead. We booked this tour specifically for the itinerary shown on Tripadvisor, but the experience we received was completely different. I respectfully request a refund and ask that this listing be reviewed to ensure future travelers are not misled by an itinerary that cannot realistically be completed.

What a great experience I had in Bali with my tour guide Kaden!! I was a solo travel and he helped me have an incredible experience ❤️ Kaden was my paparazzi and help make the moments memorable. Thank you so much for a wonderful experience!!

This was an awesome tour. Communication before, during and after was excellent. The tour itself was really the best of Bali. Our guide, Alex, did everything to accommodate us and make it special. I would highly recommend booking this tour!

Fantastic tour of beautiful points of Ubud! Aris was my driver/guide and he was the best. He is a very laid back surfer dude with lots of interesting stories about Bali and his life here. His restaurant suggestion for lunch was wonderful. The sites of Ubud are spectacular and only could be made better if Aris is driving you there. One of the best tours I have ever done. Highly recommended to everyone visiting Bali!

Awan was our driver, he was very accomodating and knowledgeable. Altered our trip based on where we wanted to go. Got picked up at 4:30 and ended at 2pm, no waiting in lines. Even better if you go in a smaller group because it feels more custom to choice and private. Been told larger groups have a harder time deciding on where to go and generally take longer. Luckily we were only a party of 3. Definitely recommend and swing is far cheaper than the one everyone else goes to. 350,000 IDR vs 800,000 IDR my other family went to.

We didn’t even do half the stops we were promised and paid for. The ones we did do were great but I’m sad I paid so much for nothing I’d hoped for.

Great experience! This is whole day trip in Bali so be ready! Go early in the morning 5am so you avoid traffic at least in 1 way. Our driver was experienced , definitely highly recommend.

Our driver and guide was Putu he gave us lots of local knowledge re tradition and area. Thank you so much. We enjoyed the visits to the local Batik and wood carving craft centres. The local dance re Bali folk tale. My hubby did not enjoy the louwak coffee!!! Puty explained the process of rice planting, stages of growth very interesting. Thank you Putu.

Please record your activities/places including in your package you purchase. Tick off as you visit. Always carry cash. Ask your driver what you have to pay for... sometimes you are not always informed.....

We initially booked a tour to visit the Gate of Heaven, but our guide, Kadek, kindly advised us that it takes about three hours to drive there and another two hours of waiting in line just to take a photo, since the temple itself isn’t accessible. He offered us an alternative route to explore central Bali, and we went for it. Great decision - we got to see local jewelry makers, wood-carving workshops, a beautiful temple, a slightly underwhelming waterfall, a coffee farm where we tried luwak coffee, rice fields with optional activities, and enjoyed a great lunch. All in all, we were glad we chose the alternative, as we saw a lot with little to no crowds. Kadek was always clear and friendly, and we had some great conversations - definitely recommended!

When the driver picked us up he said the itinerary was not able to be done and we would be going to some of the places but not all. He said he has this all the time with yours where the company taking the bookings does not understand the distance and time it takes. It was an alright day but still disappointing to chose an itinerary based on the inclusion then it not be delivered

Execellent way to see parts of Bali on a short stay. Picked up from the hotel on time, guide very pleasant and gave us lots of information.

Awan did an amazing job for my husband and I. He was super accommodating, and we would never had had the courage driving those streets without someone like him at the helm. We stopped and took a lot of pictures, and would recommend this tour to anyone!

Our guide Putu was great, his recommendations were on point ! He recommended us a great dance performance for the morning and a great place to eat pork! The only minus is not the fault of the guide, but the waterfall is a bit underwhelming.

Kadek my guide was excellent, right from the start he explained the options for the tour and we tweaked it to suit me. On the way to the first site we drove into a heavy downpour and so he changed the order of the itinerary and we managed to avoid the rain for most of the day. The bonus to this meant we were the first to arrive at the waterfall, temple and the art shop. The rice terraces were very interesting and I did enjoy walking around (and if you do go there make sure you have good shoes as it is steep in areas). Lunch was in a place a few minutes drive from the rice terraces. Overall this was a great way to see the sights in central Bali

Pick up was on time we visited temple,waterfall, artist studio,sarong making coffee platation and had lunch h out. Everywhere was very interesting and excellently explained by our driver Putu. Ist class service

We had the BEST day on our guided tour in Bali! 🌴✨ Our guide Pande was absolutely brilliant—so friendly, funny, and full of fascinating stories about Bali’s culture and history. It honestly felt like exploring with a friend rather than just a guide. Debbie & Tom

Great trip , visited many locations, driver amazing, helpful , knowledgeable and fun , he showed us all the sights and changed itinerary slightly to suit our needs and wishes, amazing day around Bali

Pande was our guide! He was professional and very knowledgeable about Bali and the tourist sites. Also spoke great English! Highly recommended!

Alex is great!!! He was on time. He suggested great ways (swings) to pass time while we waited for my turn at the Gates of Heaven, he pulled over so I could see the rice fields and explained the processes, and suggested a DELICIOUS local restaurant for lunch (I had take aways). During our travels Alex shared a lot of information on Balinese culture and structure (Great Conversation). We were on the road at 4:30am and I was surprised by the traveling on the road so early for the markets. Balinese work really hard.

If you want to experience the most beautiful sunset,then you have to visit Kuta🌞 Beautiful long stretches of beach ,book your chair and enjoy an ice cold Bintang🍺

We took a private tour for 2 people. Our guide was knowledgeable and spoke very clearly. Our trip to Ubud was long sitting in horrendous traffic which cannot be helped. We visited jewellery making, wood carvings, temple, rice paddys and highlight The Monkey Forest.

Worst Experience Ever – Do Not Book This Tour! Absolutely the worst tour experience I’ve ever had. First of all, the car provided was in terrible condition – bumpy, uncomfortable, and with no proper facilities for a 12-hour ride. I had to constantly ask for the itinerary because nothing was communicated to me in advance. Thankfully, I had done my own research, otherwise I would’ve been completely lost. The driver picked me up at 4:00 AM from Nusa Dua, but there was no realistic plan to cover all the promised destinations. It was a 3-hour drive to the first stop, and yet the driver kept rushing everything, saying he had to get me back to the hotel by 2:30 PM. He completely skipped key locations that were included in my package like Tirta Empul, Tirta Gangga, and the Monkey Sanctuary – all under the excuse that “there wasn’t enough time” or the “lines were too long.” This is either poor planning or a complete scam. The package clearly stated it included Ubud, the Gates of Heaven, and the swing experience – all of which cost me nearly $400. On top of that, the driver kept pushing me to give him a tip throughout the ride, which was beyond unprofessional. I was nauseous the entire ride due to the poor car condition and rough driving. No one contacted me the day before to discuss the plan or even check in. I felt rushed, ripped off, and completely disappointed. Avoid this company at all costs unless you want to waste your time and money. If you must book, make sure you have a detailed itinerary in writing beforehand, confirm the vehicle condition, and be ready to stand your ground.

The place that we visited were beautiful. But our tour guide was sick and kept coughing. Maybe because he was sick he did not give us much information on the tour. He was a good driver. But that’s about it It felt like we hired a driver. He took us two places and left us there to enjoy them. We did not get much information. And that was a big disappointment.

My friends told me I could hire a driver for $40 a day who would take me to any site in Bali. I didn’t listen and signed up for this tour as the numerous sites seemed attractive. When met the driver also the tour guide, he told us the gate of heaven is 3 hours away and it would take hours to get in line for a photo. And suggested an alternative location similar to it. So we accepted the option. After a couple of sights, it started raining hard and we were not able to complete the tour. So, beware. There’s no refund for bad weather and after reaching out to management, they made it clear they wouldn’t give us any relief. In the end, it was a negative experience and do not suggest it for anyone. Avoid this tour operator and try someone else.

We were lucky to have the wonderful Andreas drive us around and show us so many sites in Ubud. Our trip was made so much better thanks to him.

The earlier start the better. We left Nusa Dua at 5:00 am. It took 2 1/2 hours to get to Lempuyang Temple (Gates of Heaven) . It took another 2 1/2 hours before we had our chance for pictures. There is Reason it’s so popular so start early

The driver is very accommodating and well experienced.. he is informative.I will recommend him. Thank you

Very informative and it was an incredible experience. The driver was very nice! We were able to see so many things/places.

Was surprised when the driver asked us what we wished to see. From the description of the outing I believed there was a scheduled itinerary. Refered to the description when had WIFI available and mentioned a few items to the driver. Day was long; but enjoyable

This tour takes you to multiple stops for shopping local arts and crafts, but to only one second-tier temple, in Batuan near Ubud. Guide-driver was very pleasant but spoke english poorly and could not provide much background information. We were also supposed to see rice paddies and a waterfall but could not due to a severe rains. Would not recommend to anyone interested in culture and history.

Thank you to BaliHit and to our tour guide and driver Artawan. He was exceptional!! Not only did Artawan drive us to the locations listed in the trip we chose, he shared insights into the Balinese culture, Hinduism practices, helped us ‘perfect’ or Balinese greetings and was incredibly accommodating. I could not recommend this company, and in particular, the driver!! We will be recommending this tour to our family and friends back home. Thank you, suksma.

Kadek was very knowledgeable about Bali. He customized our itinerary to see what we were interested in. I would highly recommended this tour and guide.

This was a great tour for seeing all the highlights of Bali and Awan was a tour excellent guide. He offered flexibility in the itinerary to see what I was most interested in. He was also very good at managing the crazy Bali traffic.

Kadek was an amazing tour guide. Had a great time! I was able to see everything and took amazing photos

Exceptional. Awan very knowledgeable of the place and Balinese culture safe driver very courteous very good in taking our photos

Great tour, very nice, professional and friendly driver. I was a solo traveller and felt very safe. Highly recommend!

It was a fantastic experience.Our guide, Awan ,was incredible.. Must recommended leaving earlier to avoid long queue.