We test-ran this Klook private 1 Day Tour of Bali and found out that it really is possible to see the top Bali tourist sights in just one day!
The island of Bali is a gorgeous Indonesian jewel that deserves so much more time than just one day, but if that’s all the time you have to go out and see Bali, then this Bali tour is for you!
We had never visited Bali before and for our first trip we only had one free day to go out and explore. We really wanted to see what Bali was like outside of our resort too! We certainly hit the jackpot with our tour of choice which included fun activities, sightseeing and visits to iconic Bali tourist spots!
Our Klook Family Bali Tour
When I first started searching for a Bali Day Tour, I knew that the main points I wanted was that it was stress-free and also suitable for all ages. Being our first visit, I didn’t want to accidentally book us into a high pressure or risky activity! I didn’t want to be worrying about family safety – I just wanted us to have fun! Luckily there were plenty of kid-safe tours listed in Klook, and we found the best family friendly tour for our needs.
Ubud Cave Tubing
We looked through Klook’s Tours and spotted an activity we all wanted to try – Cave Tubing! This tourist activity was rated for all ages. The tour also included visits to some of Bali’s most famous tourist attractions. It was everything we were looking for in a Bali day tour package at an incredible price. Bali really is as cheap as everyone says it is!
Bali Tour with a private driver
Our Klook tour included a private driver.
Our driver spoke English, was super friendly and facilitating. He arrived early and messaged when he arrived.
The car was comfortable and air conditioned and our driver drove responsibly all day. He guided us to where we needed to be and never rushed us at any of our stops, waiting patiently. He didn’t even mind stopping in at shops we saw along the way! Nothing was too much trouble.
One of the best things about booking tours on Klook is that you know you are going to get professional service providers – and that’s peace of mind for me, knowing my family is in safe hands.
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What is in a Bali one day tour itinerary?
Our Bali Tour’s main focus for us was the tunnel tubing but our day out offered us so much more than we expected!
The tour was about three hours driving in total including our Grand Hyatt Bali resort pick up and return in Nusa Dua. The drive itself was really fascinating, passing by on-road stores, busy markets and numerous temples. Steady traffic flowed along with moped bikes darting all around alongside of us!
As we moved into the mountains, the landscape transformed into beautiful rainforest and lush jungle views. It really felt like we were experiencing both Bali’s local town atmosphere and natural wonders. This was exactly the holiday adventure that I wanted for us!
Our One Day Bali Tour Itinerary
Tour Start: 10:00am
Pick up and departure from Nusa Dua by private car. We spent approximately one and a half hours driving through Bali’s city streets of Denpasar winding up into the mountains and Ubud.
Bali Private Day Tour Stop 1
Tourist Attraction – Civet Cat poo coffee plantation
First stop: The Cantik Agriculture 2 Coffee Plantation and Coffee Tasting – a shady coffee plantation visit which showcased the production of Civet Cat poop coffee – Kopi Luwak.
We were introduced to our guide and strolled through the shady groves of the plantation. We were able to watch the coffee hand-grinding and roasting process and were shown a native Civet Cat in a cage. We asked if the poop to produce the coffee was farmed and were told that the majority of Kopi Luwak comes from Civet Cat droppings collected in the wild, which sounded much nicer for the Civet Cats.
We then moved on to the tables in the tasting area to try some coffee. We sampled about 10 different types of tea and coffee for free and to sample cat poop coffee is 50,000 IDR (about $5 AUD) a cup. The Kopi Luwak (poop coffee!) isn’t as bad as it sounds! The coffee is made from the inner bean of the Civet Cat poo – it actually tastes pretty good!
When we were finished tasting we visited their big coffee store and bought a couple of different coffee packets to take home with us – including Kopi Luwak of course! 💩
We spent 50 minutes at the coffee plantation in total. We bid goodbye to our friendly guide and met back up with our driver to carry on with our day trip.
Bali Private Day Tour Stop 2
Tourist Activity – Ubud Cave Tubing & Pandawa Cafe
Next up on our day tour was something we had really been looking forward to – Cave tubing!
Located at Nukuwera Pandawa Cafe in Ubud, this activity included all the necessary safety equipment and also lunch afterwards in a beautiful open-air pavilion on the side of a ravine set within rice paddies.
To start our Cave Tubing activity, we took a short ride in a buggy to the upper start point of the water channel. In no time at all we stepped down into the waist-deep water and climbed aboard our tubes. We all linked up together with our feet on each others tubes, and off we went!
Cave Tubing is an activity suitable for all ages – we saw one Dad carrying his toddler with him! It’s really fun to float along on inflatable tubes down a slow-moving canal. Along the way you float through several short tunnels under the rice paddies. There were a couple of cave sections where you had to duck down, and only two tiny “rapids” sections at the very end. The water is a safe adult waist-depth all the way along, so if someone falls off their tube (no one did, it’s so gentle), they can just stand up.
Our tubing guide was really entertaining and had us laughing all the way. He had eyes on us the whole time and the activity never felt unsafe. Our guide often offered to take photos of us too!
When we reached the end we climbed out. There were warm basic showers in the locker area and towels too. We were soon showered and dressed again, and ready for lunch.
The cafe itself was a gorgeous bamboo pavilion set on the side of the gorge. There are spots to take some lovely photos there.
We were very hungry after our tubing adventure, and the included lunch was very nice. There was the choice of noodles or rice and bottled water was provided. We were able to buy some soft drinks and ice creams too. We sat and took our time eating, enjoying the beautiful scenery.
We spent two hours and ten minutes in total at this activity, including tubing and eating lunch. Then we headed back up through the rice terraces to the car where our driver was ready to continue on to our last stop.
Bali Private Day Tour Stop 3
Tegallalang Rice Terrace
The Tegallalang Rice Terrace is a famous Bali tourism spot where you can buy an access ticket (Adults 50,000 Kids 30,000 IDR – this was included in our tour price) to the area to see and go for walks through the rice paddies.
There is also a lot of fun activities you can do for an extra charge. If you’re feeling daring you can do a zip line or take a Aladdin Carpet ride across the valley. We opted for the slightly more sedate option and decided to do the iconic Bali tourist experience. We hired some big floaty dresses (100,000 IDR – about $10 AUD) and did the single Bali Swing (200,000 IDR – about $20 AUD). You could also choose to do a couple swing or a bed swing.
The Bali Swing was so fun, and the swing assistants were great at their job too. When they whispered that a tip would be good, we gave them 100,000 IDR (about $10 AUD) and they did a mini photo session for us too!
It’s all very touristy at the Tegallalang Rice Terrace, but it’s not over-crowded, and a basic must-do Bali tourist attraction for first-timers like us. There are also lots of tourist shops located along the road at this tourist spot.
We spent an hour in total at the Tegallalang Rice Terrace and by this time we were all tired but really happy with our day. We decided to head back to the hotel – with a quick souvenir shop stop along the way!
Tour end: 6:50pm
We arrived back at The Grand Hyatt Bali just in time to get changed for dinner. We tipped the driver goodbye, 200,000 IDR (About $20 AUD). I wasn’t really sure how much to tip, so hopefully that was enough!
We really couldn’t have asked for a better exploration day out for our introduction to Bali – and it was incredible value. I had only expected the tubing and maybe some sightseeing along some rice paddies, so we were thrilled to be able to do so much in one day.
We arrived back from our tour falling in love with this beautiful country and determined to return to continue our Bali adventures – we are already making plans to visit a temple and the monkey forest upon our return!
We had such a fun time in Bali even though we only stayed 3 nights. Our accommodation at the Grand Hyatt Bali was incredible, and our day tour gave us a true appreciation of how beautiful and fun Bali is.
How much does a Private Bali Tour cost?
Our entire day tour for 3 people cost $131 AUD total on Klook including a cancellation insurance policy – it was a very cheap Bali tour, considering how much is included! Great value indeed.
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Bali Family Holiday FAQs
Do Australians need a visa for Bali?
No, not in the traditional sense, but they do need a digital e-Visa on arrival, known as an “e-VOA” or “VOA”. There are also separate tourist and environmental fees to be paid. All can be done online and in advance as long as you are at least 48 hours out from your trip. If it all seems too complicated or you forget, don’t worry! As long as you have a valid Australian passport you can do it upon arrival.
Is Bali safe for kids?
One thing I quickly discovered in Bali was that there were plenty of other families on vacation! Bali is hugely popular with Australian families, and we felt instantly welcomed and comfortable. Our hosting resort The Grand Hyatt Bali was gated, as was the general Nusa Dua luxury tourist area. We always felt safe and were able to walk around securely – even after dark.
Do you tip in Bali?
Yes, you do tip in Bali. Although tipping is not compulsory, it plays an important part in helping to support the amazingly lovely Balinese people who spoil us lucky Aussie tourists so thoroughly!
How much should I tip in Bali?
I wasn’t really sure how much to tip, but wherever I did people seemed to gracefully receive and appreciate it. I tipped our first driver $5 AUD for our ten-minute Denpasar Airport trip as I had forgotten to get Bali cash at the airport upon our arrival. The driver didn’t seem to mind the Australian cash despite my apologies! For our day tour, I tipped the Bali Swing attendants at the Rice Terrace 100,000 IDR (about $10 AUD) and I gave our day trip driver 200,000 Indonesian Rupiah (IDR), which is roughly $20 AUD.
Where to stay in Bali
When in Bali we loved being hosted at The Grand Hyatt Bali, a beautiful all-inclusive holiday resort located in Nusa Dua.
A 5-star family-friendly resort, The Grand Hyatt Bali offers its own spa, resort pools, kids clubs, incredible restaurants and one of the most beautiful beaches in Bali right on its doorstep! We really can’t recommend it highly enough! You can read all about our stay at the Grand Hyatt Bali Resort here.
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What’s the cheapest airline to get from Australia to Bali?
We partnered with Jetstar Australia to fly from Australia to Bali. Jetstar Australia offer cheap fares to Bali every day – check their website for their low Bali fares and frequent sales!
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The Let’s Go Mum family were hosted by the Grand Hyatt Bali Resort and were flown out to Bali by our airline partners Jetstar Australia. As always, all opinions remain firmly our own. This page may contain affiliate links. If you book a stay or an attraction through one of them, I may receive a commission which never adds to the price you pay. Thank you for your support!
All prices are correct as at September 2025 – always check with the source for up to date prices.
