The day trips
| Trip | Format | Length of the day | Who it suits | Our page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ubud: rice fields, temples, monkeys | Car tour, private or group | 9 to 10 h (Klook) | First time, culture, photos | Which Ubud tour |
| Mount Batur sunrise and hot springs | Night start, hike | Morning, sometimes 8 to 10 h with the rest of the day | Fit walkers | Which Batur tour |
| Nusa Penida (Kelingking, beaches) | Fast boat plus car | Full day | Scenery, photos | Nusa Penida east or west |
| Lempuyang Gates of Heaven | Car tour, very early start | Day | Photos | Lempuyang, which tour |
| Sidemen and the east | Car, rice fields and villages | Day | Quiet travellers | Sidemen |
| Gili Islands | Fast boat from Padang Bai | Possible as a day trip, better over 2 days | Beach and snorkelling | Gili Islands from Bali |
| Komodo | Flight to Labuan Bajo | Very long day, 2 days advised | Those who want the dragons | Komodo from Bali |
| Lombok | Fast boat or ferry | Better 2 days or more | Travellers extending their trip | Bali to Lombok |
How to choose
- One day only: Ubud, or Nusa Penida if you want cliffs.
- With children: prefer Ubud by car rather than a long boat ride, see Bali with kids.
- Private or group: private costs more but you choose the stops; see private driver in Bali.
- Season: also check the best time to go before booking a boat trip.
Before booking
- Bring cash for entrance fees and meals.
- Early starts are common: a 4 or 5 am wake-up is usual for Batur and Lempuyang.
- Prices change with the season and group: read the exact offer.
FAQ
What is the best day trip from Bali? Ubud for culture and scenery, Nusa Penida for cliffs.
Can you do Komodo in a day? It is very long with the flight; two days are more reasonable.
How much does an Ubud tour cost? From about 26 to 30 dollars for a private tour on Klook in October 2026, excluding meals.
