Indonesia · Dolphin Or Whale Watching

6-Day Bali Adventure Tour with Dolphins, ATV Ride, and Besakih

6 Days Round trip from Jalan Raya Gusti Ngurah Rai Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Besakih Temple on Mount Agung, the origin of Balinese civilization
02 Raft the challenging rapids of the Telaga Waja River
03 Watch dozens of dolphins at sunrise from a traditional fishing boat
04 Take in the cool morning scenery of Bali's Twin Lakes
05 Visit the beautiful temple by Beratan Lake surrounded by mountains
06 Ride an ATV through rice fields, forest trails, caves, rivers, and mud
07 See Mount Batur's famous caldera and trek through green rice terraces
08 Enjoy Balinese food in a local family home while witnessing daily life

Explore Bali through a mix of culture, nature, and adventure as you visit Besakih Temple on Mount Agung, raft the rapids of the Telaga Waja River, and discover the historic Kertha Gosa. Set out before dawn for a dolphin-watching boat trip, then continue to the Twin Lakes and the beautiful temple at Beratan Lake. Ride an ATV through rice fields, forest trails, caves, rivers, and mud, and take in the scenery of Mount Batur and a natural waterfall. The journey also includes Balinese cuisine in a local family home and time to relax before your departure.

Explore Bali through a mix of culture, nature, and adventure as you visit Besakih Temple on Mount Agung, raft the rapids of the Telaga Waja River, and discover the historic Kertha Gosa.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Bali, Mount Batur

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Airport Transfer and Program Briefing

You will be picked up from Ngurah Rai Airport and driven to your hotel. There, you will meet your representative, who will assist you and explain your program in detail. If there is anything you would like to achieve or change according to your expectations for your vacation, this is the time to share it.

Day 02

Besakih Temple, Telaga Waja Rafting, and Kertha Gosa

Start your tour with a visit to Besakih Temple, located on Mount Agung, the origin of Balinese civilization. Learn about the five elements that neutralize the opposing forces of nature, which were planted by the magical priest Rsi Markandya. Explore the temple dedicated to Lord Siva and admire the sculptures that show the quality of art found on the island of the gods.
After exploring the temple, head down Mount Agung and stop at a hidden spot to enjoy the view of the valley of Mount Agung with a cup of coffee.
Continue to the Telaga Waja River for a white-water rafting adventure. Raft through the challenging rapids, passing through obstacles with the help of your guide. After the rafting, stop for lunch at a local restaurant.
Next, visit the Royal Museum called Kertha Gosa. Part of the Klungkung Palace, this building was used by the king to receive guests and organize courts for criminals. Admire the traditional Balinese paintings and learn about the layout of the Balinese area, which was recorded by people who were competent in their fields at that time.

Day 03

Sunrise Dolphin Watching, Twin Lakes, and Beratan Temple

Drive from Ubud or Sanur.
Wake up early at 3 am, and we will leave the Ubud or Sanur area. Check your luggage, such as replacement kits, wallets, and other belongings, to ensure everything is with you, as the journey takes about 2.5 hours.
Arrive and meet the captain of your boat, who will already be waiting for us with his fishing boat, fixed and floating on the beach. From there, we will embark on an adventure to visit Mr. Dolphin's residence, which lies some distance from the seashore, for about 20 to 40 minutes depending on the situation. At this stage, the only sights are the rush of water pushed by the boat and the pitch-black darkness.
After arriving at the dolphins' habitat, the boat will stop, and you will be able to watch dozens of dolphins that seem to have just woken up and are preparing to catch their prey for breakfast. We will witness their naughty jumps in the sunlight as the day begins to wake from its palace. Setting up the camera on your cellphone is the right move. Take the right position to capture the dolphins with the rising sun - it will become a beautiful addition to your cellphone gallery. After enjoying this moment, you can prepare for the next experience, and it seems that a waterproof camera would be useful to capture it so you can watch it again later with a small laugh and a cup of coffee.
Enjoy a 1.5-hour experience playing with dolphins and return to the waiting car.
Refresh yourself, visit the supermarket, and open the breakfast box booked at the hotel.
After a long journey blessed by beautiful scenery, we will stop briefly to see the Twin Lakes, greeting us with their cool morning dew. The view of the lake with the sun, still a little dim as it has only just awakened, makes the scenery even more refreshing. We will continue by observing the behaviour of monkeys in this place or along the road and capture two or three photos for our cellphone galleries.
Visit the beautiful temple near Beratan Lake, which attracts the eye as it is surrounded by mountains.
Descending from the mountains, we will pass coffee plantations. It seems that coffee can wake up even the sleepiest traveller after such an early morning. Feeling the relaxing sensation of enjoying coffee and seeing how it is processed is a pleasant experience.
Once we have had enough, we will return to the hotel so you can resume the delayed sleep.

Day 04

ATV Adventure, Mount Batur, Rice Terraces, and Waterfall

Enjoy the surprise of challenging roads in nature, full of trees and spectacular natural scenery. Crossing small rivers and passing through caves are exciting experiences on an ATV. Anyone can enjoy riding an ATV, even though you will go through deep, muddy paths that are very difficult to traverse. Still, all the muddy tracks and bumps can be enjoyed with joy. Explore the real beauty of Bali by riding an ATV on a challenging and unique track through rice fields, fun up-and-down forest trails, Balinese plantations, a waterfall, a cave, a river, and jungle mud.
Next, visit one of the volcanoes in Bali, famous for its caldera that strikes the earth. The scenery created by nature, shaped by the strokes of God's hand, is truly beautiful.
This is followed by trekking through one of the naturally green rice terraces. Walking along the small roads usually used by farmers for their daily activities in Ceking is a special experience. Continue to explore the water, where a beautiful natural waterfall enchants the eye. Its plunging water, with a flash of white shadow like a silk angel swept by the wind, falls into the pool below. Quenching your thirst by bathing around the waterfall and swimming nearby is a diamond idea.
Before lunch in one of the residents' houses, we will enjoy food in a Balinese home with the atmosphere of a local Balinese family. In addition, you will witness Balinese people's lives and home arrangements while enjoying Balinese food that may never appear on a restaurant menu because it is prepared by housewives for their families.

Day 05