The 15 Best North Bali Tours & Dolphin Trips

1.Guided Dolphin Watching & Sunrise Boat Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,983 reviews · 4 - 8 hours · from $18Our pick

Watch wild dolphins at sunrise off Lovina, then snorkel coral reefs on a guided Bali boat tour with optional hotel pickup for $18.

“Deta was our driver for this trip and drove us all the way from Uluwatu to Lovina at 4.30am in the morning ! Kind and patient guy who explained the activity and took us to some sightseeings along the trip to Lovina. He even stopped at the convenient store upon request as we needed something. Definitely recommended ! For our activity, Donald was our captain and gave his absolute best. We saw many sightings of dolphins. Magical.”

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2.Munduk Waterfalls Trek, Twin Lakes and Temple Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 545 reviews · 5 - 9 hours · from $41

Explore Munduk waterfalls, Twin Lakes, rainforest trails, a wooden canoe ride, temple, and local lunch on a rewarding North Bali day tour.

“Eddy was our driver and Dedy our guide for this trip. We made a truck in Munduk jungle. Dedy gave us a lot of explanations about fauna and flora. The canoë part is so beautiful. A delicious lunch in a local restaurant and than an amazing waterfall. To sur up, another amazing day in Bali. Thank you so much Eddy and Dedy!!”

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3.Twin Lake Jungle Hike, Ulun Danu Temple, & Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 536 reviews · 5 - 8 hours · from $38

Review of Munduk’s Twin Lake jungle hike, canoe ride, temples, and Banyumala Waterfall, with practical advice on fitness, timing, weather, and value.

“Oka was a very good guide. He was super nice and helpful. Our driver was also very accomodating.”

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4.North Bali: Dolphin, Ulun Danu Temple, & Banyumala Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 320 reviews · 7 - 10 hours · from $57

See Lovina’s sunrise dolphins, snorkel coral reefs, swim at Banyumala Waterfall, and visit Ulun Danu Temple on a full-day Bali tour.

“We had a fantastic time. The driver picked us up right on time and took us to the dolphin activity. After enjoying a delicious breakfast on the beach, we headed out to sea. About an hour into the boat trip, we spotted the dolphins. Being able to get into the water next to the boat and see the animals up close and underwater was incredibly beautiful and unforgettable. After a bit of time for snorkeling, we sailed back to the beach. Our driver then took us to the temple and gave us a guided tour. After that, we enjoyed a delicious Balinese lunch and visited the stunningly beautiful waterfall. The…”

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5.Watching Dolphin, Swimming & Snorkeling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 315 reviews · from $21

Watch wild dolphins at sunrise, swim near them, and snorkel off Lovina Beach on a budget-friendly North Bali morning tour.

“Benny our driver picked us up at 5 am from our hotel and took us straight to lovina in his reclining seated car! And took us to meet our tour guide Ketut Artana and his son. We then quickly got on the boat and sailed to the dolphins and then we snorkelled. A truly amazing experience. Then benny picked us up again and offered to stop off on the way back home for breakfast. Both our tour guides were excellent. Thank you.”

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6.North Bali: Full-day Highlights Instagram Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 214 reviews · 8 hours · from $35

See North Bali’s temple, waterfall, twin lakes, and Handara Gate on an 8-hour photo tour with hotel pickup from $35.

“Adrian was a very good driver/guide, he took us to beautiful places and was very patient and helpful. Probably best tour guide/driver I’ve had in Bali. He is very cheerful and polite - I would highly recommend!”

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7.Snorkeling in Menjangan Island with Pickup and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 141 reviews · from $39Top rated

Snorkel Menjangan Island from Bali with hotel pickup, equipment, two reef stops, a beach lunch, turtles, tropical fish, and a small group.

“Everything was perfect, the team, the snorkelling spots, the food. Special thanks to my guide for taking such amazing pictures/videos!”

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8.Twin Lakes Jungle Hike with Lake Canoe and Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 139 reviews · 8 hours · from $44

Review of Munduk’s Twin Lakes jungle hike, canoe ride, Banyumala waterfall swim, Balinese snacks, transport, costs, and practical tips.

“Everything was so good, Dharma was a good guide and fun and the walk is quiet and calm and there’s fresh air , was a very nice day!!”

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9.Aling Canyon Canyoning Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 84 reviews · 10 hours · from $150

Canyoning in Bali’s Aling Canyon with jumps, waterfalls, bat caves, rappels, breakfast, lunch, transport, and a small group.

“our guides Muddi and Zhi were amazing! They respected our individual fitness and abilities. They were both very safe, caring and a lot of fun!! Best experience pushing me outside my comfort zone!!!”

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10.Banyu Wana and Sekumpul Waterfall Trekking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 80 reviews · 7 - 10 hours · from $50

Trek Munduk’s rice terraces and jungle waterfalls, swim at Banyu Wana, view the Twin Lakes, and reach Sekumpul with a private guide.

“It was a fantastic trip! Our guide Angga is the best guide I have ever met. He was very kind and attentive and explained a lot of details about the local culture and cuisine. Moreover, he helped me to buy fruits and arak (local vodka) from local people for a funny price. And it was just great! I enjoyed every minute of this fantastic tour and recommend it to everyone. You will be lucky if you get Angga as your guide!”

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11.Lovina Sunset Tour with Snorkeling Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 53 reviews · 2 - 6 hours · from $19

Watch Lovina’s sunset from a boat, snorkel coral reefs, and perhaps spot dolphins on this peaceful, good-value Bali outing.

“We had a wonderful trip yesterday! Our guide was very nice and took us to two wonderful snorkeling spots with lots of coral and fish. After snorkeling one of the other boats called that there were dolphins so we went more out on the sea and saw many dolphins playing and jumping around. Very cool to experience! Especially with the sunset. The boat itself is already an experience itself. Thank you for our wonderful trip🙏”

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12.Discover Scuba Diving in Pemuteran – Diving Initiation in Bali (Menjangan Park)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · from $110

Learn scuba in Bali’s warm waters with an instructor, then explore Menjangan National Park on two supervised underwater outings.

“The experience was amazing but not just because we have seen 5 turtles but also due to my instructor Jesus Gonzalez !! He was really passioned and learnt me so much in just one day. He comunicates his passion with laugh. At first I was a Read more”

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13.5 Fun Dives in Pemuteran (for certified divers) – Exploration in Menjangan Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · from $180

Explore five guided scuba sessions around Menjangan from Pemuteran, with equipment, boat transfers, lunch time, and certified instructors included.

“Had amazing dive at Eel Garden, Menjangan, and some pemuteran sites. I met other divers and also nudibranches, lionfish, and mini sharks. Dive was reasonably priced.”

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14.Menjangan island for Certified Scuba Divers full day boat trip, 2 dives + lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · from $115

Explore Menjangan Island’s clear reefs and dramatic walls on a two-dive boat trip with lunch, guides, and time at Biorock Pemuteran.

“Great instructor who ran us through a refresher as we hadn’t dived for awhile. Also did a great job of introducing diving to my teenage son who hadn’t dived before.”

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15.Open Water Course in Pemuteran – Get Certified in Bali

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $379

Earn SSI Open Water certification in three days with pool training, four ocean sessions, and Menjangan marine park from Pemuteran, Bali.

“Completing our open water course with Dive Concepts was very straightforward from our first contact to receiving the certification. Communication was really good, our instructor was very patient and reassuring, and the diving awesome! For a couple learning something new in our 50s we were well supported and had a great time!”

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