The 13 Best North Bali Day Trips from Kuta

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 187 reviews · from $9Our pick

Spend about 10 hours with a private English-speaking driver such as Putu, Komang, or Ketut, visiting temples, rice terraces, Twin Lakes viewpoints, Handara Gate, and Banyumala Waterfalls. Hotel pickup, air conditioning, Wi-Fi, parking, fuel, and optional entrance fees are available.

“Excellent tour! Our tour guide Ipunk was very knowledgeable, easy to understand and helped us take some wonderful photos. Vehicle was very clean and a/c worked well. Ipunk even suggested a few stops that were not on the scheduled tour and we had a extremely fun and memorable day! Highly recommend!”

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2.All Inclusive Sekumpul Waterfall Trekking , Handara Gate & Temple

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews · from $68

Travel from south Bali to Sekumpul Waterfall, Handara Iconic Gate, and Ulun Danu Beratan Temple in a private car. Your driver, a local waterfall guide, entrance fees, lunch, bottled water, and coconut water are included. Expect a full 8 to 10 hours and a moderate trek.

“Wonderful experience! Driver was perfect and accommodating. Our journey to Sekumpul Waterfall was a highlight. Our guide to the waterfall was there every step of the way to make sure we were safe during the trek and that we had plenty Read more”

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3.Bedugul and Singaraja Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 31 reviews · from $70

Travel from Kuta into Bali’s cool central mountains and north coast on a 10.5-hour guided tour. Visit Candi Kuning market, Lake Beratan’s temple, Lovina, Singaraja, and Gitgit Waterfall. Guides such as Windri and Anto have been praised for clear cultural insight, while lunch is at your own cost.

“I don't feel there are too much you can do in this tour. And I was chased by the local people trying to sell those merchandise. There is a lot drive in this tour.”

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4.All inclusive Tanah lot & North Bali Tour: Jatiluwih, Ulun Danu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $69

Take a private, air-conditioned tour from Kuta to Tanah Lot, Jatiluwih Rice Terrace, Ulun Danu Temple, Banyumala Waterfall, a coffee plantation, and Twin Lake View. Guide Benny may lead the day, with entrance fees included. Lunch is optional and not included.

“We took the North Bali Tour with Benny and we highly recommend it. Benny is a local with tons of knowledge and insight and we learned gobs about everything Bali. And he is a super nice guy - like traveling with a good friend. The temples and other sights are amazing - the trip is well-worth your time.”

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5.Sekumpul Waterfalls and Ulun Danu Temple Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · from $22

Leave your Kuta, Ubud, or south Bali hotel at 6:30 am for Sekumpul’s seven waterfalls, Ulun Danu Beratan, and Taman Ayun. Choose a shared or private vehicle, with or without entrance fees. A separate local trekking guide costs IDR 150,000 or IDR 250,000 per person.

“Poetra our driver was incredible on this day tour, he was so kind and funny. He ensured we were comfortable and okay with the local guide once we arrived at the waterfall. At Sekumpul waterfall, it was worth paying for a guide to support wiRead more”

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6.Private Tour: Leke-Leke Waterfall, Handara gate & Iconic Temples

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $58

You’ll spend 8 to 10 hours with a private driver-guide visiting Leke Leke Waterfall, Handara Gate, Ulun Danu Beratan, and Taman Ayun. Guides such as Wayan, Riko, and Darma have helped with temple background, safe driving, and photos. Pickup is available from Ubud and south Bali hotels.

“We had a really enjoyable day trip with Wayan as our tour guide 😁. He was really friendly and knowledgable to show us around Bali. Recommended! 👍”

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7.All inclusive Lovina Dolphins Sunrise tour, Waterfall & Temple

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $89

Leave Kuta before dawn for a private Lovina boat ride, with dolphin watching, snorkeling equipment, Git Git Waterfall, and Ulun Danu Beratan Temple included. Driver Gede has been praised for punctual service and patient answers. Expect a long, active day with no breakfast or lunch provided.

“Wir wurden pünktlich abgeholt, haben viele Delfine gehen! Unser Fahrer Gede war sehr nett und hat all unsere Fragen geduldig beantwortet! Sehr zu empfehlen!”

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8.Private Tour: Bali Temples, Hidden Waterfall and Handara Gate

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 10 reviews · from $64

Travel by air-conditioned minivan from South Bali with a private driver-guide to Taman Ayun, Leke Leke Waterfall, Ulun Danu Beratan, Handara Gate, and the Tanah Lot area. Guides such as Agus and Wayan Suardika have earned praise for punctual service and clear explanations. Expect an 8 to 10-hour day with some walking and a long Handara photo queue.

“The temples were beautiful and our driver was extremely nice, polite and helpful. However, this was in no way a 'tour', we were simply provided with a driver for the day. He did not join us in the temples he waited for us at the entrance and maRead more”

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9.Private Tour: Ulun Danu Temple-Handara Gate-Wana Giri Hill&Tanah Lot Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $50

Take a private, air-conditioned day trip from Kuta with an English-speaking driver to Bali’s Handara Gate, Wanagiri Hill, Ulun Danu Beratan, Taman Ayun, and Tanah Lot. Drivers such as Nyoman Rudi and Wayan Tabeng have been praised for clear English, patience, and friendly service.

“Our Trip to Tanah Lot was very enjoyable with a driver Nyoman Rudi. He can speak english very well and explained about Tanah Lot Temple, that Tanah Lot is a rock formation in the island of Bali and is home to the temple Pura Tanah Lot. Tanah Lot temple was built in 1Read more”

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10.North Bali Nature Escape Rice Terraces, Temples & Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $33

See Taman Ayun, Ulun Danu Beratan, Handara Gate, Banyumala Twin Waterfall, and Jatiluwih with a private driver-guide such as Putu Adi. Expect a long but varied day, included entrance fees at selected stops, bottled water, and time for photos and a swim.

“My day was incredible, filled with stunning waterfalls and picturesque green landscapes. I was traveling in a very comfortable car from a place to another. My guide, Putu, was incredibly knowledgeable about local plants and plantationRead more”

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11.North Bali Hidden Gems Tour Ulun Danu Temple Twin Lakes Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $70

Travel from Kuta into North Bali with a private guide and air-conditioned vehicle. Visit Ulun Danu Temple, Handara Gate, a Twin Lakes viewpoint, and Banyumala Waterfall, with lunch, refreshments, entrance fees, and swimming time included. Guides associated with the operator include Tirtha and Tirta.

“We enjoyed the North Bali Hidden Gems Tour — Ulun Danu Temple, the Twin Lakes viewpoint, and the waterfall were all spectacular. The scenery felt untouched and peaceful. Our guide was friendly and helpful, timings smooth, transport comfortable. A perfect escape into Bali’s natural beauty. Highly recommend!”

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12.Bali Dolphin Lovina tour and Ulundanu Beratan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $75

Leave Kuta at 3:30 am for a traditional boat ride off Lovina Beach, where dolphins may appear in the morning sea. Then visit Ulun Danu Beratan Temple, enjoy lunch, and return with a private English-speaking driver. Ronald, De De, and Anton are among the drivers named in past feedback.

“We decided to do this tour whilst we were in bali and see our first sunrise of the holiday. We had a fantastic guide who picked us up called De De. We were picked up at 3am and driven to lavinia to get in the boat so we could sail out to see Read more”

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13.Instagram in north Bali : The Most Beautiful Spot for Photo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $99

Spend about 10 hours with a private guide and driver visiting Handara Gate, Banyumala Waterfalls, Wanagiri Hidden Hills, and Ulun Danu Bratan Temple. Lunch, bottled water, transport, and admission fees are included. Guides may include Made or Nyoman.

“It was the best tour we' ve ever done with made. He was really punctual, organized and friendly. He drop us safely everywhere and told us about history and culture in Bali. I would highly recommend this tour with company The Bali Driver Tour.”

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