Bali · DOLPHIN WATCHING
Good dolphin watching tours fill up days ahead in high season and the great ones go first. Below: the 4 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Leave your Bali hotel around 3 a.m. in a private, air-conditioned car with an English-speaking driver such as Putra, Dwi, or Ketut. Watch dolphins from a boat at Lovina, then visit Gitgit Waterfall, the twin lakes, Ulun Danu Beratan Temple, and Candikuning Market before returning after a long day.
“Very overrated didn’t see many dolphins got drenched on boat ride, not value for money at all”
Leave your Bali hotel around 3 a.m. for Lovina’s sunrise dolphin cruise, then continue by private air-conditioned car to Tamblingan Lake, Handara Gate, and Ulun Danu Bratan. An English-speaking driver-guide, buffet lunch, boat ticket, entrance fees, and hotel transfers are included.
“Our driver/guide Mr. Agung made it a great experience for us. Such a wonderful and friendly person, and a very safe driver. We loved the tour with him. We got to watch dolphins at sunrise. Yes, it gets a bit crowded with other boats chasiRead more”
Leave your Seminyak hotel or villa at 2am with a private English-speaking guide, reach Lovina for a sunrise dolphin boat ride and snorkeling, then visit Ulun Danu Beratan Temple and Handara Gate. Breakfast, lunch, transport, equipment, entrance fees, and a private boat are included.
“Loved the tour, if was very fun. Even saw the dolphins. The tour guide was so helpful he told us everything about the culture and religious belief of Bali while exploring through the city. I even enjoyed the temple visit. It was very beautiful and nice experience, thanks to tomato.”
Leave Seminyak at 3:30 a.m. for a private drive to Lovina, a sunrise outrigger boat ride, and Aling-Aling Waterfall near Sambangan. A guide such as Surya may lead the day, with breakfast, transfers, and local help included. Bring extra cash for the IDR200,000 boat fee per person.
“Lovina Beach is clean, the sea water is clear. If you want to see the dolphin you can rent a boat, morning starting at 6 am, if it is too late dolphin dolphin won't be seen. Our guide help us very well. I recommend Exotic Paradise Bali to everyone.”
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