15 Gianyar Tours Worth an Early Start

1.Magical Fireflies Tour in Taro Village with Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 104 reviews · 3 - 4 hours · from $17Our pick

In Taro Village, guide Made or Komang leads you through rice paddies, traditional homes and village life before a locally prepared dinner and a firefly walk. The 3 to 4 hour outing costs about $17 per person, with transport options from Ubud and nearby areas. Firefly numbers vary with weather and conditions, so bring insect repellent and keep phone lights low.

“Excellent tour! The walk through the village and learning about their culture was incredible. It was so peaceful and the locals were so happy and kind. The food was great too! The fireflies were magical - our guide and driver ensured we saw lots of them and waited patiently as we watched more and more arrive. Highly recommend!”

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2.Horse Riding, Zip-Line Tour & Waterfall Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 71 reviews · 6 - 8 hours · from $44

This 6 to 8 hour Bali outing pairs a one-hour guided horse ride at Saba Bay with a waterfall swim and a jungle zip-line. Hotel pickup, activity tickets, equipment, and an English-speaking guide are included. Guides such as Eka, Donny, and Artaguna have helped make the day smoother with local tips and photos, though traffic can stretch the return journey.

“Bari was an excellent guide, good guidance, willing to answer all of our questions and takes great pictures!”

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3.Perfume Making Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 34 reviews · 2 hours · from $36

At Toya Ubud EcoPark & Waterfall, Svasensa Perfumery leads a two-hour, small-group workshop in natural fragrance. Explore scent families, test oils, and blend a perfume that reflects your taste, with guidance from instructors including Saraswati and Eka. You leave with your own bottled scent, plus coffee or tea.

“The guides were detailed and informative! They were extremely helpful in walking us through the steps of perfume making while explaining the importance of each step. I had never done an activity like this before, but I’m so so happy I did! Also, we ate at their restaurant after and the food was divine and well priced!”

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4.Amed, Jemeluk & Lipah Beach Snorkeling Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 29 reviews · 4 - 8 hours · from $27

Snorkel Jemeluk Bay and Lipah Beach near Amed, then choose Bunutan or Selang for a quieter third stop. The $27 tour includes a mask, snorkel, fins, entry fees, and mineral water. Optional shared transfers serve several Bali resort areas. Expect colorful fish and possible turtles, but confirm your route and timing before you go.

“We had an absolute blast snorkeling through Amed at the 3 points. We purchased the additional guide and gopro footage which is definitely worth it!! Our driver Putu was incredibly kind, understanding, and patient even when we had a hiccup with the pickup location. He is awesome and I would highly recommend”

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5.Traditional Bali Coconut Oil Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · 1h 30m · from $21Top rated

Head north of Ubud to Delodsema Taro Village, where local host Putu and her family share their traditional coconut oil-making process. See the village and garden, help make oil, enjoy tea and a snack, and take home the finished coconut oil. The class lasts about 90 minutes, though the process may take longer.

“The coconut oil class was perfect! The hosts were very friendly and it was a wonderful experience. The tour of the garden was great as well. Thank you!”

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6.Kanto Lampo Waterfall, Monkey Forest & Swing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 21 reviews · 7 hours · from $29

Spend about seven hours visiting Kanto Lampo Waterfall, Tegallalang and Ubud Monkey Forest, with an English-speaking guide and optional swing, coffee plantation and add-ons. Past guides have included Tirta, Manu, Adi and Sumadi, though assignments can vary. Start in Ubud for a more convenient day, and wear shoes that grip on wet rocks.

“We had such a brilliant day! Our guide, Tirta, was absolutely amazing and answered all our questions about Balinese culture and practices. It was a very interesting and fun day, would 100% recommend :)”

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7.Waterfall Gorilla Cave ATV & Ubud Rafting Trip & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 15 reviews · 2 - 8 hours · from $27

This Ubud outing pairs a guided Ayung River rafting trip with a 7 km ATV course through bamboo, rice fields, muddy tracks, and Kingkong Face Cave. The standard ATV is 250cc, with a 450cc upgrade available for an extra charge. Lunch follows at Cretya Sunset; hotel pickup is optional.

“La actividad ha sido increíble. Nuestro conductor Wayan nos acompañó todo el día, nos llevó a los diferentes puntos y se adaptó a todas las peticiones que tuvimos. El rafting súper bonito, atraviesas el río Ayung y ves muchísima vegetación. El quad increíble, mucha adrenalina y bien organizado.”

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8.Threads of Tradition Miniature Keliki Painting Workshops

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 3 hours · from $26

At Five Arts Studio in Keliki, local artists guide you through the fine-detail techniques of traditional miniature painting. Choose a subject from the available options, learn at your own pace, and make a piece to take home. Classes run for three hours, in English, with no more than 10 participants. Nyoman is a patient instructor, and Juli is also named by participants.

“Fantastic class!!! Learnt so much about this amazing technique. Looking forward to doing more when I get home.”

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9.Balinese Spiritual Cleansing by Traditional Method

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 6 hours · from $58

Spend six hours exploring Balinese spiritual practices and Ubud-area sights with hotel pickup and an English- or Indonesian-speaking driver-guide. Visit a local healer, take part in a holy-water ritual at Pura Mengening, and stop at craft villages, Tegallalang Rice Terrace and Segara Windhu Coffee Plantation. Guides have included De Putro, Made Sutama and Wayan.

“Our guide was the best. He greeted us in the hotel lobby with a warm smile and explained all the tour activities. He also accompanied us throughout the excursion, taking photos and being very attentive to our needs. We had a wonderful day with him. We highly recommend this experience.”

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10.Mount Batur Sunset Trekking And Natural Hot Spring Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 9 reviews · from $29

Head to Mount Batur with an English-speaking guide for an afternoon climb, a summit sunset, food and hot drinks, and a visit to a local coffee plantation. The ascent takes about 90 minutes, with five breaks along the way. Afterward, spend around 1.5 hours at the natural hot springs. Guides named Wayan, Komang, and Topa have been praised for their care and photography.

“We had a wonderful experience on the Mount Batur Sunset Hike in Bali. Before the hike, we visited a local coffee shop, where we learned how Balinese coffee is made and enjoyed a tasting with a stunning view. The hike to the top of the volcano was impressive, and our guide was both fun and caring. We chose the sunset tour, which was much less crowded than the sunrise option — a big plus for us. After the hike, we relaxed in nearby hot springs, where we had the pool all to ourselves. Overall, a special and memorable experience. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a peaceful alternative to the…”

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11.Balinese Purification at holy water temple with Local

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 1 day · from $33

From Ubud, a private English-speaking guide such as Putu Putra or Tunik takes you to Sebatu Temple for a Balinese Melukat purification. Expect cultural explanations, holy-water cleansing, time for reflection, and an optional visit to a local healer for an extra $40. Lunch is not included.

“This experience was one of the absolute highlights of our 3-week vacation — truly incredible. Our guide, Putu Putra, was outstanding, easily one of the best guides we had. He walked us through the entire ritual and ceremony, explaining everything in detail. The whole experience felt mystical and unforgettable. The temple itself is magical, hidden in the middle of the jungle, so peaceful and immersive that you feel completely surrounded by nature. Afterward, Putu took us to a wonderful restaurant with stunning views over the rice fields, and throughout the day he shared his deep knowledge of Bali and Indonesia, making every stop more meaningful. We couldn’t recommend this experience…”

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12.Traditional Wedding Photoshoot with the Rice Field View

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 2 hours - 210 minutes · from $61

At U Fun Field, you can pose in Balinese wedding dress and accessories among rice terraces and seven photo spots, from a bamboo waterfall bridge to a traditional farmer’s hut. Selected packages add makeup, a photographer, digital photos, a one-hour massage and transport. Photographer Indra and host Michel are named by past participants.

“Moment magique avec des personne d’une gentillesse incroyable et vraiment investies dans vos photo je conseille à 10000%”

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13.A Full-Day Tour to Goa Raja, Tibumana and Tukad Cepung

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 10 hours

Spend 10 hours exploring Goa Raja’s cave waterfall, the green setting of Tibumana, and Tukad Cepung’s sunlit cavern with a private English-speaking guide. Teddy’s Tour includes pickup from Ubud, Denpasar, or Kuta, plus a traditional coffee-plantation visit and a Kintamani volcano viewpoint. Entrance fees and meals are extra.

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14.3 best waterfall and tegalalang rice terrace

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $37

This private Bali day trip pairs Kanto Lampo, Tibumana and Goa Raja waterfalls with Tegalalang’s terraced rice fields. An English-speaking guide and hotel return transfer are included, with pickup across areas including Ubud, Seminyak and Nusa Dua. Admission and lunch depend on the option you select, so check what your price covers before booking.

“Guide was very informative and more then happy to help us make the most of our day. Very knowledgeable in everything on the tour as well as any other questions we had.”

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15.Sacred Water Temple Ritual and Balinese Healing Spa

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 3 reviews · 5 hours · from $89

From Ubud, visit Pura Gunung Kawi Sebatu with a local English- or Indonesian-speaking guide, learn about Balinese water rituals, and take part in Melukat beneath a holy spring waterfall. Then spend three hours at Sarira Healing Spa for a 90-minute massage, body scrub, foot reflexology, and herbal jacuzzi. The outing is private and lasts about five hours.

“My sister and I enjoyed the experience, it was relaxing and no requirement to rush. To learn and immerse yourself into the culture of what the Sacred Temple Ritual was all about was Awesome. The Balinese Healing Spa was so relaxing, as my sister demonstrated when she let out a little fart. Our guide and driver for the day was very professional, and even picked us up and dropped us off at our hotel in Seminyak. Thank you Nyoman, very much appreciated. I would do this again when in Bali ❤️”

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