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The 15 Guided Tours in Indonesia That Earn Their Price

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The 15 best guided 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.

Discover The Best of Ubud: All-Inclusive and Private Guided Tour - Walking the Tegalalang Rice Terrace
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Discover The Best of Ubud: All-Inclusive and Private Guided Tour

1.Discover The Best of Ubud: All-Inclusive and Private Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 909 reviews · from $30Our pick

Spend 8 to 10 hours exploring Ubud by private car with an English-speaking guide such as Kadek Jarot, Gede, Kancil, or Agung. Visit the Monkey Forest, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, Ulu Petanu Waterfall, Tirta Empul Temple, and a Balinese coffee plantation, with an all-inclusive upgrade available.

“Noky our driver was great. He took us to our destinations safely navigating traffic and answering questions we might ask. There are a variety of things to see & do on this tour. Enjoyed them all.”

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Ubud Hot Springs and Waterfall Private Guided Tour - Tegalalang rice terraces and the Happy Swing
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Ubud Hot Springs and Waterfall Private Guided Tour

2.Ubud Hot Springs and Waterfall Private Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 719 reviews · from $18Best value

This 10-hour private tour from Seminyak takes you to Ubud’s Monkey Forest, Tegalalang rice terraces, Tirta Empul, Tegenungan Waterfall, Mount Batur, and Toya Devasya hot springs. Guides such as Adi, Ketut, Moyo, Nyoman, and Made are available, with time to adjust the route.

“My partner and I booked this trip and had the best time with Ketut! He was extremely informative and took us around to the best hot spots. We learnt a lot and had such a great time. His air con car was a life saver in the heat and we will be recommending Ketut to our friends and family!”

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Private Tour : Mount Batur Sunrise Trekking With Private Guide - A 2am pickup and the trip to the trailhead
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Private Tour : Mount Batur Sunrise Trekking With Private Guide

3.Private Tour : Mount Batur Sunrise Trekking With Private Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 422 reviews · from $42

Start around 2am from Ubud or nearby south Bali, then climb Mount Batur with a local guide for sunrise. Expect a steep, rocky two-hour trek, a simple egg-and-banana sandwich, crater-rim views, and a coffee plantation stop. Private groups of at least two can set their own pace.

“A great experience. A hard 2 hour trek but worth it when you're at the top! Our guide was great and stopped for us to take time to rest.”

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Private Full-Day Guided Tour: Explore Jakarta’s Top Highlights - Istiqlal Mosque and Jakarta Cathedral
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Private Full-Day Guided Tour: Explore Jakarta’s Top Highlights

4.Private Full-Day Guided Tour: Explore Jakarta’s Top Highlights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 338 reviews · from $65

Spend 7 to 8 hours with a private English-speaking guide and separate driver visiting Jakarta’s major historic sites. Expect Monas, Istiqlal Mosque, Jakarta Cathedral, Glodok, Kota Tua, Fatahillah Museum, a puppet studio, and Sunda Kelapa. Guides such as Gus, Isabella, Rizky, and Thomas are noted for clear explanations and flexibility.

“This tour was a great way to begin a trip to Indonesia. I learned a great deal of history and culture and got an excellent overview of Jakarta. I also want to mention that my tour guide, Isabella, was excellent and extremely knowledgeable.”

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Private Guided to The White Crater & Surrounding Areas Tour - Kawah Putih, the tour’s main attraction
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Private Guided to The White Crater & Surrounding Areas Tour

5.Private Guided to The White Crater & Surrounding Areas Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 298 reviews · from $45

Build your own Bandung day with a private driver-guide, then head south to Sunan Ibu Sunrise Point, Kawah Putih, Rengganis Crater, and Patenggang Lake. Guides such as Riani, Adis, Budi, Steven, and Cokey are praised for safe driving, local insight, and flexible planning.

“We had a wonderful day exploring the northern area! Adis was a fantastic guide and gave us details about the area as we went. He was a very safe driver and provided tips at each of our stops. We enjoyed the volcano, the floating market, and the cultural presentation. We only had one day to explore and he helped us make the most of it!”

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Jakarta Half-Day Guided Tour with a Private Fun Local Host - Makutharama Puppet Studio and the world of wayang
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Jakarta Half-Day Guided Tour with a Private Fun Local Host

6.Jakarta Half-Day Guided Tour with a Private Fun Local Host

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 292 reviews · from $55

Explore Jakarta in four to five hours with a private English-speaking guide such as Tio, Catherine, Gus, or Nanda. Visit Monas, Jakarta Cathedral, Istiqlal Mosque, Old Town, Sunda Kelapa, and a wayang puppet studio in an air-conditioned vehicle with hotel or cruise-port pickup.

“Augurius is a knowledgeable and friendly guide. Had a great time with him. Driver was also very polite.”

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Bali Private Car Charter with English Speaking Driver Or Guide - The vehicle and group-size question
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Bali Private Car Charter with English Speaking Driver Or Guide

7.Bali Private Car Charter with English Speaking Driver Or Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 200 reviews · from $30

You choose the Bali sights that matter to you, then spend 8 to 10 hours with a private English-speaking driver or guide. Drivers such as Darma, Rika, Nyoman, Putu, and Okta can help with photos, local context, and route ideas, while you travel by private car from your hotel.

“Best tour with a driver/guide I had so far! Rika did amazing photos and was very nice and could speak English very well. Would do it again all the time”

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Half-Day Private Guided Snorkeling Turtles Underwater Statues - Gili Meno: statues, coral, and a lunch break
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Half-Day Private Guided Snorkeling Turtles Underwater Statues

8.Half-Day Private Guided Snorkeling Turtles Underwater Statues

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 165 reviews

Spend about four hours snorkeling from Gili Trawangan to Gili Meno and Gili Air. Your private guide leads you to the underwater Vespa, statues, coral gardens, tropical fish, and turtle areas, then leaves time for lunch and a short island visit. Guides may include Ebin, Hary, Marwin, or Juni.

“My daughter and I did the private 4 hour snorkel trip. The guides were so friendly and happy to accommodate. They did a great job communicating the night before so we knew where to meet and who to look for. I would definitely recommend!”

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Mount Batur Sunset Jeep Guided Tour (Private Tour) - The Mount Batur viewpoint and breakfast stop
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Mount Batur Sunset Jeep Guided Tour (Private Tour)

9.Mount Batur Sunset Jeep Guided Tour (Private Tour)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 152 reviews · from $27

Ride a private 4WD Jeep around Mount Batur with a professional driver, stopping at a volcano viewpoint and the Black Lava area. Choose a sunrise, daytime, or sunset start, with snacks, water, fees, and hotel pickup and drop-off listed as included. Confirm the exact pickup plan before booking.

“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.”

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Half Day Tanah Lot Temple Private Guided Tour - Taman Ayun, Bali’s calm royal temple
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Half Day Tanah Lot Temple Private Guided Tour

10.Half Day Tanah Lot Temple Private Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 126 reviews · from $32

Visit Taman Ayun, Batu Bolong, and Tanah Lot on a five-hour private tour from Seminyak, Ubud, or south Bali. Guides such as Adi, Putu, Bagus, and Nyoman provide temple insight, driving, and group photos. Sunset at Tanah Lot is the finale, traffic permitting.

“The whole tour was fantastic. Bagus was a great guide. All areas we visited were beautiful. Bagus is very knowledgeable of the local history, and he liked to share it with us.”

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Ubud Private Tour : Best Of Ubud - Guided Tour - Starting with a Balinese traditional house
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Ubud Private Tour : Best Of Ubud – Guided Tour

11.Ubud Private Tour : Best Of Ubud – Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 100 reviews · from $31

Spend 8 to 10 hours exploring Ubud with a private English-speaking guide and driver. Visit a Balinese home, Monkey Forest, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, Gunung Kawi Sebatu Temple, and Ulu Petanu Waterfall, with a jungle swing and hotel pickup included.

“Amazing seeing the temples , rice fields and the waterfall.. our guide was very knowledgeable and couldn’t do enough for us .”

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Ubud Day Tour - Private Ubud Tour Guide - Best Of Ubud Tour - Tegalalang Rice Terrace and the subak system
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Ubud Day Tour – Private Ubud Tour Guide – Best Of Ubud Tour

12.Ubud Day Tour – Private Ubud Tour Guide – Best Of Ubud Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 96 reviews

Spend about 10 hours exploring Ubud with a private English-speaking chauffeur, hotel pickup, and an air-conditioned vehicle. The route includes the Sacred Monkey Forest, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, Segara Windhu Coffee Plantation, Tirta Empul Temple, and Tegenungan Waterfall. Guides may include Yogix or Putu.

“Listen to our vision of what we were looking for. Listen to us sing songs in the car. Had a great time. PUTU spend all day in car not one GPS. Took us to a great restaurant as well”

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Mount Batur Guide and Natural Hot Spring - The five-hour Mount Batur trek
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Mount Batur Guide and Natural Hot Spring

13.Mount Batur Guide and Natural Hot Spring

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 92 reviews · from $60

Leave before dawn for a guided Mount Batur hike, watch sunrise from the summit, and eat a simple breakfast with wide views over Bali. After the five-hour trek, soak for one to two hours at Segara Healing Bali Natural Hot Spring, then stop at a village coffee plantation before your hotel drop-off. Drivers such as Arta and Kupit have earned praise for early pickups and safe transfers.

“Excellent experience. Mountain tour guide led us up safely. Driver to the mountain was very friendly. Led us to the event safely in the early morning. Also took us to other place after the hot springs. Brilliant”

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Mount Batur Sunrise Trekking Guide - Climbing Mount Batur in the dark
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Mount Batur Sunrise Trekking Guide

14.Mount Batur Sunrise Trekking Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 91 reviews · from $55

Start before dawn with a private guide and hotel pickup, then hike Mount Batur to watch sunrise over Kintamani. Pande has guided some groups, while Rani and Angus have handled drives. Breakfast, hot tea, water, insurance, and a coffee plantation stop are included.

“Unforgettable experience hiking Mount Batur 🌋✨ The trek was full of energy and joy with a beautiful and active guide who made the journey even more special. I really enjoyed meeting amazing people from the UK, USA, and France — comRead more”

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Ubud Guided Walking Tour - Campuhan Ridge and Bali’s colonial past
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Ubud Guided Walking Tour

15.Ubud Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 79 reviews · from $28

Follow an English-speaking guide through Gunung Lebah Temple, Campuhan Ridge, Museum Puri Lukisan, Ubud Palace, and a Balinese royal compound. Guides such as Windari, Win, Ira, and Ilia bring Ubud’s religious, artistic, and colonial past to life in a small group of up to eight.

“Ira was our guide, and was very thoughtful and knowledgable. We speak English as our first language and found we got responses to our questions that matched both these traits. All in all the tour was interactive (and enjoyable!).”

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