Best Dolphin Watching Tours — Our Top 2

1.North Bali: Sunrise Tour with Dolphins, Waterfalls & Temples

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 831 reviews · from $55Our pick

Leave your hotel before dawn for Lovina Beach, where a boat takes you out at sunrise to search for wild dolphins. Then visit Gitgit Waterfall and Ulun Danu Bratan Temple with an English-speaking guide and private air-conditioned transport. Drivers such as Sanjaya, Bagus, and Bagas are praised for comfort and helpful photos.

“Our boat driver, Ketut, provided us with a pleasant and smooth ride. He constantly kept an eye out for dolphins, skillfully approaching them to allow us to take some beautiful pictures. His driving style was very relaxing, and we felt safe throughout the trip. Thank you, Mr. Ketut Artana, for creating such an unforgettable moment! :)) I would also like to express my sincere thanks to my driver, Bagus. His driving was very comfortable, and he thoughtfully asked if we needed a break during the two-hour journey. He was courteous and attentive throughout. Overall, this tour was indescribable.Read more”

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

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

Start before sunrise for a Lovina Beach boat trip with dolphins, snorkeling, and a chance to swim beside them. Then cool off at Banyumala Waterfall and visit Ulun Danu Temple. Guides such as Deta, Wira, Daren, and Awan are known for careful driving, local insight, and helpful photos.

“We had a brilliant time, saw lots of Dolphins and the guides gave us plenty of time to see them/swim with them and then to spend some time snorkeling afterwards. Our guide Daren was amazing, from start to finish he answered every question we had, was really knowlegable about the area and took us to some extra stops along the way, which really added to the day.”

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