Indonesia · EVENING EXPERIENCES
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 evening experiences worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Review of Bali’s Uluwatu sunset, Kecak Fire Dance, and Jimbaran seafood dinner, with private transfers, guide tips, costs, and drawbacks.
“Wayan did an excellent job getting us to the events and navigating the chaotic Saturday night Bali traffic. Added a stop at a unique coffee tasting garden which was very enjoyable. Helped us with the protocols and kept us safe from the moRead more”
Watch Bali’s sunset from Uluwatu’s sea cliffs, see the Kecak fire dance, and add a Jimbaran seafood dinner on a private evening tour.
“It is a good tour . Our guide Pedro Kadek is outstanding. He showed us a coffee plantation followed by temple , explained the history of it , kept us informed about the monkeys, showed us the white monkey there and got us the best seats for the dance show/ sunset”
Review of Bali Hai’s sunset dinner cruise from Seminyak, with buffet dining, live shows, harbor views, transport details, and honest value advice.
“The sunset was amazing. The entertainment was excellent. The food was tasty. The DJ played some good tunes.”
Review of Bali’s Uluwatu sunset tour with temple cliffs, Kecak fire dance, private transport, and Jimbaran seafood dinner.
“Fantastic trip to Ulawatu temple, fire dance and sunset were amazing! Monkeys were very scary :) Our driver Putu was lovely, kept us well informed and looked after us! Would highly recommended this tour!!”
Trek Mount Batur at sunset with a private guide, volcano-steamed meal, hotel transfers, photos, and a quieter trail for $45.
“The scenery along the way is super beautiful. Thanks to the team leader for taking care of me. Bringing us two bottles of water and various foods to the top of the mountain all the way, it is not easy but seeing sunset from the top of Mount Batur is a lifetime experience for us”
Taste Yogyakarta after dark with Javanese street food, becak rides, local games, and a friendly guide in a small group of eight.
“This was such a great way to experience Yogyakarta and try delicious and authentic Javanese foods from places we definitely wouldn’t have found on our own! There were just four people on our tour which was a nice number and meant we could all ask questions etc. Kalika the guide was really lovely and knowledgeable about the city and Indonesia. You get to ride in a Becak motor which was really fun, and Kalika also bartered with our Becak driver for us so we could get a good price on a ride back to our hotel! We also got so much food! If you like trying different cuisines and want…”
Watch Bali’s Kecak and Fire Dance at sunset beside Tanah Lot Temple, with optional temple entry, transport, and a $6 show ticket.
“We saw this show at Uluwatu last year and loved it. I think the show at Tanah Lot may be even better. Highly recommended it”
Spend two days trekking Gunung Leuser National Park, sleeping beside a river, seeking orangutans, and tubing back to Bukit Lawang.
“Firstly, I would note that this experience was well worth the journey to this day hike as our group was able to observe at close distance a mother and child orangutan as well as an alpha male. We also watched Northern Sumatra Leaf MonkeyRead more”
See Uluwatu Temple at sunset, watch Bali’s Kecak fire dance, and enjoy a set seafood dinner on Jimbaran Bay with a private guide.
“Our driver was amazing. The dance was great and the food spicy but delicious. Thank you Gusti eka for looking after us.”
Review of Bali Hai’s Aristocat evening cruise, with a five-course dinner, live music, harbor pickup, and romantic sailing toward Nusa Dua.
“This was the most wonderful experience. My husband and I booked the cruise during our honeymoon and it was a magical evening. The staff treated us like royalty and the live music was impeccable. 10/10.”
Trek Gunung Leuser for two days, camp beside a river, seek wild orangutans, enjoy meals, and return by foot or tube raft.
“We had an amazing experience during our trek (2D1N). Our guide Dedy made sure we were safe the entire time in the jungle. He knew exactly where to go and we saw lots of beautiful wild animals in the jungle. We even saw eight orang utaRead more”
Review of Mount Batur’s private sunset Jeep tour, with black lava views, flexible timing, pickup details, value, and practical booking advice.
“The black sand experience was something unique! Too bad we weren't able to see much of the sunset since it was cloudy that day we went up. But the trip was still worth it with the beautiful views we got from the mountain.”
Camp on Mount Batur, watch sunset and sunrise from 1,717 meters, enjoy cooked meals, then soak at Batur Natural Hot Spring.
“Best tourguide for beginners, and shoutout to Bli Tana Adi Putra for explaining the story behind the mountain and being talkative during the hiking, and so good at photography”
Spend two days trekking Gunung Leuser, spotting orangutans, camping by the jungle river, and rafting near Bukit Lawang.
“We had a private group with my son with a quide and a cook. All food and fruits were very nicely layed out. We were lucky and saw many Orang Utang really close. Saw also many different types of monkeys. April was a good time to go as it is dry season but not so much tourists in the jungle yet.”
See Jakarta after dark with a private guide, illuminated landmarks, Chinatown street food, Old Town, Sunda Kelapa Harbor, and PIK.
“Excellent private tour great personality. English proficiency high and flexible itinerary. Highly recommend”
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