About this tour
Start before dawn to chase dolphins off Lovina Beach as the sun breaks the horizon, then spend the day exploring North Bali's volcanic lakes and temples. This 9–10 hour private tour takes you to the twin lakes of Tamblingan and Buyan nestled in rainforest, the photogenic viewpoints of Wanagiri Hidden Hill, and finishes at the lakeside Ulun Danu Beratan Temple. You'll travel by boat and air-conditioned vehicle with a professional driver-guide, including lunch and all entrance fees.
Highlights
- Pre-dawn boat trip spotting wild dolphins at sunrise
- Twin crater lakes ringed by rainforest and mist
- Wanagiri Hidden Hill's sweeping valley vistas
- Ulun Danu Beratan Temple framed by water and hills
- Private vehicle, no other travellers sharing the day
- Flexible timing to suit your pace and preferences
What to expect
Your alarm goes off at 3 am. A driver collects you in the dark and heads north to Lovina, where you'll board a wooden outrigger and motor into the Bali Strait hunting for pods of dolphins. The sky gradually brightens as dolphins surface around you—it's genuinely wild. Back on shore, you drive inland and uphill into cooler air. Tamblingan and Buyan are serene, often mist-draped; a 2 km ridge of land separates what was once a single lake. Wanagiri offers sprawling vistas perfect for photos. Lunch follows at a local restaurant. The final stop is Ulun Danu Beratan, a terraced temple compound rising from the water's edge. By late afternoon you're heading home, properly tired.
Good to know
The early start is non-negotiable; dolphin sightings are most reliable at dawn. Bring sunscreen, a camera, and a light layer—high altitude cools things down. Not suitable if you have heart or breathing concerns. Infants under 2 travel free. You can adjust timings if needed; just confirm with your driver.
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