Kuta tours at a glance
All offers on this page are day trips from Kuta. They start with pickup, often only for the option you pick, and they go to Uluwatu, Tanah Lot, Nusa Penida, Ubud or Tanjung Benoa. If you want something on the sand itself, such as a lesson, go to the Kuta Beach surfing page.
Drive times below are estimates from transfer providers, not timetables. Bali traffic changes them a lot, so treat each figure as a range and ask for the pickup time after booking.
Our picks: day trips from Kuta
Our take: all of these start from Kuta but head elsewhere. Nusa Penida and the Tanah Lot full day are the long ones with hotel pickup, the half-day Tanah Lot and Uluwatu tours are shorter, and the Ubud trip adds the swing and Monkey Forest.
Hand-picked tours, booked through GetYourGuide. Prices are indicative starting prices in US dollars (as of October 2026). Tap a tour for live availability and the current price in your currency.
Ubud day trip with a couple's swing and Monkey Forest
- Entry to listed attractions
- One couple swing ride
- Pickup and return
A full-day excursion from Kuta to Ubud with transport. An English-speaking guide is only available for an extra fee, and meals are extra.
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Tanah Lot and UNESCO sites full-day trip from Kuta
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- English-speaking guide
- Entry fees per option
A full-day excursion from Kuta by air-conditioned vehicle, with water on board. Meals are extra.
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Nusa Penida highlights day trip from Kuta
- Fast boat per option
- Hotel pickup per option
- Local guide
An excursion from Kuta to the island of Nusa Penida, not a beach visit in Kuta. Pickup is around 06:45 to 07:00, and a local fee of 25,000 IDR is paid on site.
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Water sports session in Tanjung Benoa
- Chosen water sport activity
- Instructor and safety gear
- Lunch and locker
An excursion from Kuta to the water sports centre in Tanjung Benoa, with life jacket, insurance, showers and a towel. Kuta pickup only comes with the transfer package.
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Tanah Lot temple half-day trip from Kuta
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Guide
A short excursion from Kuta to the sea temple with a guide and drinking water. The entry fee is only included with the matching option, and meals are extra.
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Uluwatu Temple and Kecak dance tour
- Kecak dance performance
- Uluwatu Temple entry per option
- Guide and insurance
An excursion from Kuta to the clifftop temple at Uluwatu and a Kecak performance, by air-conditioned vehicle with water. Meals are extra.
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Uluwatu, Tanah Lot, Nusa Penida, Ubud and water sports with pickup from Kuta, with live prices and availability.
Uluwatu Temple and Kecak from Kuta
A half-day trip, with entry and transfer depending on the option.
The Uluwatu and Kecak tour listed above includes a guide, water, the Kecak dance show and insurance. The temple entry ticket and the hotel transfer are only part of some options. The drive is about 23 to 25 km and takes roughly 26 to 90 minutes depending on start point and traffic, with more delay around sunset, so plan for the longer end.
Tanah Lot sunset tours
One provider gives about 28 km from the Kuta and airport area to Tanah Lot, with 50 to 65 minutes outside peak hours and 90 to 120 minutes around the sunset rush. The half-day sunset tour includes pickup, a guide and water. The temple entry is only included when you select that option, so read the option name before paying. The full-day Tanah Lot tour adds more stops, with meals not included.
Nusa Penida day trips
Nusa Penida is reached by boat. Allow 30 to 40 minutes by road to Sanur Harbour, depending on traffic. Which harbour a tour uses depends on the operator and the option, so confirm it. A fast-boat day trip includes the boat ticket and pickup only for some options, and a local fee of IDR 25,000 per person is paid on arrival. A yacht tour offers a shuttle from set Kuta points on shared departures, with a refund for bad weather under conditions.
Ubud day tour
Swing and Monkey Forest from Kuta.
The Ubud tour collects you in Kuta, Legian, Seminyak, Canggu or Ubud. It includes entry to the listed attractions, one couple swing ride and transport. An English-speaking guide costs extra, and meals are not included. A provider estimates 35 to 38 km from central Kuta, with 50 to 65 minutes early in the morning, 90 to 110 minutes at midday and 120 to 150 minutes or more in the afternoon peak.
Tanjung Benoa water sports and sea walker
Tanjung Benoa trips offer jet ski style activities and a sea walker, depending on the package. One option offers free pickup from Kuta, Legian, Tuban, Jimbaran and Nusa Dua only at 9:00 and 10:00, another gives a transfer only in selected packages. Photos and a locker deposit can cost extra, so read the option details.
Surf lessons in Kuta
Not a day trip, a lesson on the beach.
Surf lessons are the one thing on the sand that you can book ahead. They are covered on the surfing page, with season, board rental and safety. If you prefer water park slides to waves, see Waterbom Bali.
For a lesson with an instructor all to yourself, see our guide to a Kuta Beach private tour.
Mount Batur sunrise trek
A separate trip with its own guide.
Mount Batur is a volcano in a UNESCO geopark in central Bali. It is a long journey from Kuta, and current access rules for the summit should be checked before you book. This site does not cover the route.
Tirta Empul water temple
Tirta Empul is a water temple with its own guide. Temple rules are covered there, not here.
Kuta tours: frequently asked questions
Do Kuta tours include hotel pickup?
Often, but frequently only with the option you select. The Ubud tour lists pickup from Kuta, Legian, Seminyak, Canggu or Ubud. Confirm the address and time after booking.
Are entry tickets included?
Only sometimes. For Uluwatu and the Tanah Lot sunset tour the temple entry depends on the option. The Ubud tour includes the listed attractions.
How long does it take to get from Kuta to Uluwatu?
Estimates range from 26 minutes by a route planner to 60 to 90 minutes by a transfer provider. Allow the longer time, especially near sunset.
Do these tours pick up in Kuta?
Yes, the day trips on this page collect you in Kuta and take you to places such as Uluwatu, Tanah Lot or Nusa Penida. This site is an independent guide and not a tour operator, so you book with the provider shown on each card.