Self-Guided Tours & Trips in Bali

Ubud Palace and the Sacred Monkey Forest await with 600+ macaques roaming the grounds. Then head to Lombok where Tanjung Aan and Selong Belanak offer beginner-friendly waves perfect for learning to surf. Sidemen's jungle trails lead past rice paddies to hidden waterfalls tucked away from the crowds. Later you'll catch sunrise views over volcanic Lake Batur from Kintamani's lava fields. Canggu's Love Anchor Market and Casa Tua restaurant make great stops between surf sessions, and Crate Café serves avocado toast if you're looking for a quick bite.

Take a 30-45 minute ferry from Sanur Harbour to reach Nusa Penida, where you can freely visit Angel's Billabong natural pool, Broken Beach's natural arch, and Diamond Beach's turquoise waters. Watch the traditional Kecak Dance at sunset from Uluwatu Temple, then walk through the sacred Goa Giri Putri cave temple and spend 2.5 hours rafting down the Ayung River.

Fifteen nights across Bali let you stay near Ubud's Jungle Swing and Campuhan Ridge Walk, Sidemen's Gembleng Waterfall trails, and Canggu's Single Fin Bali and Crate Café. You'll get around independently. Rice paddy trails lead to Gunung Kawi Temple, while Mount Batur's volcanic crater rim offers hot springs access and views worth the climb. Traditional kecak fire dances happen at Pura Luhur Uluwatu. Garuda Wisnu Kencana sculpture park and surfing at Dreamland Beach and Balangan Beach round out the trip, with optional board rentals available.

Private transfers connect Ubud's Campuhan Ridge Walk, the UNESCO-adjacent Lempuyang Temple's iconic Gate of Heaven with views of Agung volcano, and Tirta Gangga water temple where you hop across stone slabs. You'll get around Bali independently. Nusa Dua's white sands and the Waterblow natural fountain are yours to visit freely. Geger Temple sits on the clifftop overlooking turquoise waters. A jungle glamping dome with glass walls provides accommodation, and optional activities include windsurfing, SUP boarding, and traditional Balinese dance performances at Ubud Palace.

Design your own Bali itinerary starting in Ubud's art galleries and warung-filled streets. Gunung Kawi Temple and Tegenungan Waterfall are optional stops you can add. The Sacred Monkey Forest houses a 600-strong macaque colony you can walk through independently. Sanur's seven-kilometer beachfront promenade is great for cycling at your own pace. Tegallalang's rice terraces and jungle canopy swings are there to see whenever you want. Optional snorkeling around Nusa Penida's waters and white water rafting on the Ayung River are available without guided tours.

Private transfers connect Ubud's jungle setting to Sanur's coastal area, with five nights total at hotels matching your preferred comfort level. You'll get around Bali independently without a tour guide. Campuhan Ridge winds through emerald rice terraces and ends at Zest restaurant. Sanur's beachfront promenade is perfect for biking at your own pace. Ubud Palace and Tegallalang Rice Terraces are yours to visit freely. Evenings at Pasar Sindhu Night Market let you sample local cuisine on your own schedule.

Four nights in Canggu give you time for hip beach bars, then four nights in Ubud let you walk the Campuhan Ridge Walk and browse the colorful Ubud Art Market. Three nights in Uluwatu include visits to Garuda Wisnu Kencana sculpture park and Dreamland Beach. Nasi goreng at local warungs and sunset at Single Fin Bali are easy to fit in. The Balinese kecak dance at Pura Luhur Uluwatu temple makes for a memorable evening. Flexible daily itineraries let you plan as you go, with included private transfers connecting everything.

Four nights in Ubud let you check out the Monkey Forest and local food scene at your own pace. Private transfers connect all your stops. Two nights in Sidemen's jungle trails and two nights in Kintamani above the clouds at Mount Batur break up the trip nicely. Canggu wraps things up with four nights where you can try rooftop bars and soak up Legian's surfer lifestyle. 24-hour emergency support runs throughout your trip.