Indonesia · 1-DAY TOURS
The 15 best 1-day tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Spend 8 to 9 hours with a private English-speaking driver-guide visiting Batuan Temple, Tegenungan Waterfall, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, Monkey Forest, and Ubud center. Guides such as Sudi, Oka, Gede, and Rika are noted for local insight, flexible pacing, and helpful photos.
“As fabulous of a full day as you can have. Our day was fun, comprehensive, educational. So much joy in observing the best of Ubud!”
Leave Ubud early for Sanur’s public fast boat to Nusa Penida. A private island driver takes your group to Broken Beach, Angel’s Billabong, Kelingking Beach, and Crystal Bay, with lunch and hotel transfers included. Guides such as Maha, Soso, Kass, and Wyon have earned praise for driving and photos.
“Our driver Maha made all the difference in our Nusa Penida experience! We had an excellent time, from the on time pickup to expediting our way through to the snorkeling spots, and caring for our gear, Maha took care of all of our photos and took us to so many gorgeous and iconic spots. The roads were quite rough but Maha saw us safely through. We were well taken care of and would absolutely recommend Maha as your guide for any Bali experiences.”
Spend eight busy hours around Nusa Penida with guides such as Fernando, Ariel, Prima, or Vincent. You’ll visit four snorkel sites, look for manta rays and turtles, see Kelingking Cliff, and eat lunch at a scenic restaurant. The group is capped at 13, with private trips available.
“Wonderful guides and beautiful reefs for snorkeling! Also loved the lunch location with the infinity pool and views., and Nusa Penida was the icing on the cake. The boat ride can get choppy going back, but made for a fun adventure!! Would do it again!! Great for solo travelers as well. I never felt left out.”
Leave Surabaya or Malang around 11:30 p.m. for Mount Bromo. Your private guide takes you by 4WD Jeep to King Kong Hills for sunrise, then across the volcanic plain to the crater rim. Guides such as Laz, Ubay, Ozy, and Pram are noted for helpful explanations and great photo spots.
“This was probably one of the best experiences we've had. Our guide Oni was amazing, he told us a lot of things about life in Indonesia and we chatted a lot about life. He took us to get some great coffee that really managed to keep us awake, and we had the best spot to see the sunrise. There's some climbing involved but it made it all worth it. The whole experience was seamless and just overall a once in a lifetime thing. We also had a great driver who turned out to be a great photographer. Book Oni if you can, he's the best!”
Start at 12:30 a.m. for a Toyota Land Cruiser jeep ride from Malang to Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park. You’ll visit seven listed stops, including Penanjakan sunrise point, Luhur Poten Temple, Bromo crater, Whispering Sands, and Teletabies Hills. Drivers such as Eki, Denny, Wawan, and Dika are noted for careful driving and friendly help.
“o enjoyed the sunrise view and the most anazing mount bromo trekking. it's my best travel experience in Indonesia. additionally, the driver Tigar is super nice and he took care of us during the trip.”
BaliHit gives you a private, flexible day with hotel pickup, an air-conditioned car, WiFi, water, and a driver such as Putu, Kadek, Aris, or Awan. Choose an 8-hour Ubud or south Bali route, or use 10 hours for farther sights such as Lempuyang and Tirta Gangga.
“Our private driver met us at the hotel on time. He is very friendly and speaks good English. We went to the northern part of Bali and visited the water temple & water fall. We didn’t finish the 9 hours trip as planned due to the heavy afternoon rain. But the driver did spent good part of the day with us. It’s a long drive and we did enjoy the scenic drive.”
Spend about 12 hours traveling from Bali to Nusa Penida by fast boat, then visit Broken Beach, Angel’s Billabong, Kelingking Beach, and Crystal Bay by private car. English-speaking drivers such as Wahyu, Wayan, Candra, and Indra have earned praise for safe driving, local tips, and helpful photos.
“Unfortunately, this trip did not meet expectations. The day started with an unnecessarily early pickup, even though later ferry options were available — we would have appreciated being informed and given a choice. The tour felt disorganized from the start. We had two different guides, which made things confusing. The guide in Nusa Penida seemed disengaged and uninterested, and communication was difficult as he spoke mostly in Indonesian at each stop. The driver there was also not particularly helpful. The itinerary was poorly balanced — we spent the majority of the time in the car on bumpy, nauseating roads and had less than 10 minutes at the beach. The locations…”
This private eight-hour tour pairs a limited-entry climb to Borobudur’s upper terraces with Prambanan and Mendut Monastery. An English-speaking driver-guide such as Adit, Thomas, Arma, or Maxi handles transport and local insight. Sunrise is an optional upgrade, while lunch and Prambanan’s optional local guide cost extra.
“Great tour, the temples are amazing. My guide Himawan was very knowledgeable. Highly recommended. ;)”
Spend 3 to 7 hours at Waterbom Bali in Kuta with access to 26 slides, the Lazy River, children’s play areas, pools, gardens, and dining outlets. The single-day pass costs $33.54, includes same-day park access, and suits families, couples, and thrill seekers.
“The slides are just amazing. Yes they are the largest and longest slides. Made lots of memories and my kids just couldn’t get enough of the slides. Definitely a must to do for kids on Bali.”
Spend 9 to 10 hours exploring Ubud with a private English-speaking driver. Visit the Monkey Forest, Tirta Empul, Batuan Temple, Tegalalang, Tegenungan Waterfall, Celuk silver village, and a jungle swing. Guides such as Rah, Luhur, Alit, and Balon have adjusted the day to suit guests.
“As a solo traveler, I was worried about this trip, but I could not be happier with the turn out. Luhur was a great guide, very informative, and kept us on track for the day! Definitely worth the money and more!”
Spend about 10 hours with a private driver-guide such as Hendra, Wayan, Agung, or Dika, visiting the Monkey Forest, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, Ubud Palace, the traditional market, Mount Batur, and Tirta Empul Temple. Pickup covers Ubud and much of south Bali. A jungle swing is available as an upgrade.
“Thank you to our guide Komang Winata, very friendly, professional and explain to us a lot of Bali culture and tradition. I really recommande this excursion.”
Travel by air-conditioned vehicle from Yogyakarta to Borobudur and Prambanan with hotel pickup, entry fees, climb-up access, and a local temple guide included. Expect up to 15 people, about two hours at each temple, optional Mendut and Pawon stops, and lunch at your own cost.
“Really nice guides and super interesting trip. Absolutely worth it, I would recommend to do this trip”
Travel from Surabaya by private vehicle, pause for tea at King Kong Hill, watch sunrise over Bromo, Batok, and Semeru, then cross the sea of sand by 4WD jeep to Mount Bromo’s crater. Guides such as Andri and Salsa have been praised for careful service and clear explanations.
“Alles is naar wens verlopen op tijd opgehaald en een geweldige gezellige gids (Salsa) vrolijk en kon alles goed vertellen aan te raden haar als gids te vragen”
Start from Seminyak and shape an 8 to 12-hour Bali day around your interests. Your private driver can take you to Ubud temples, rice terraces, waterfalls, Kuta, Uluwatu, and more. Drivers such as Yoga, Merry, Tole, and Yogik have been praised for safe driving and helpful local guidance.
“Nice trip around Ubud with a very friendly driver (Merry). Rice terraces, waterfall, Ubud town, art market all a "must see"”
Spend about 10 hours island-hopping from Lombok or Gili Gede Indah to Gili Layar, Rengit, Nanggu, Tangkong, and Kedis. Your private boat, snorkel gear, lunch, water, and mainland transfers are included. Guides such as Junaidi, Amira, Yusi, and Wawan are praised for attentive service.
“We did the 5 Secret Gili Tour with Amira, Sandy, and Udi, and it was so much fun! They were friendly, knowledgeable, and made the day unforgettable. Highly recommend!”
Pick an island, a volcano or a kitchen.
