The 15 Indonesia Dolphin Watching Tours That Are Worth the Early Start

1.Bali/Lovina: Guided Dolphin Watching & Sunrise Boat Snorkel

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

Start before sunrise at Lovina Beach, where guides such as Moy, Dedi, and Lolot help you spot wild dolphins from a boat. You may swim while holding a secured float, then snorkel over coral and fish. Choose a Lovina meeting point or hotel pickup, but allow extra time for Bali’s long roads.

“Me and my friend Rebecca was on the trip with a guide named MOY, he was so funny and so sweet, and we could really feel he was trying so much to give us the best trip ever!! We had such a good time, we sang with him and he gave us some bread to feed the fish 10/10 would definitely do it again🤩 We love Moy🩷 Thank you so much for a once in a lifetime experience and a great day! Love from Denmark 🇩🇰”

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

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

Leave early from Ubud, Kuta, or nearby areas for a sunrise boat ride off Lovina Beach. Guides such as Sanjaya, Bagus, and Ketut are praised for safe driving and helpful photos. Then visit Gitgit Waterfall and Ulun Danu Bratan Temple, with premium options adding snacks, drinks, and entrance fees.

“Mr Sanjaya was the coolest driver ever. With his professionalism, he knew a lot about the places we visited. Not to forget that he also takes amazing photo’s and video’s. The activities were very interesting to do. My favorite was the waterfall. It was so calming and beautiful. As surprise we also visited a coffee plantation. Cherry on top. The car ride was nice, the road was nice. 11/10! Thank you mr Sanjaya!”

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

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

Start before sunrise at Lovina Beach for a boat ride among wild dolphins, followed by snorkeling, Banyumala Waterfall, and Ulun Danu Temple. English-speaking guides such as Deta, Wira, Daren, and Mersika are known for careful driving, local insight, and helpful photo stops. Expect a wet, active day with long road transfers.

“This experience was amazing! Medock was an amazing guide and I would highly recommend him.”

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4.Bali: Watching Dolphin, Swimming & Snorkeling Tour

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

Start early from Lovina Beach to watch wild dolphins at sunrise, then swim and snorkel among reef fish. Guides such as Bagas, Leo, and Ketut Artana are available, with optional hotel pickup from much of central and south Bali. Expect a flexible 4 to 7 hour outing, weather-dependent wildlife sightings, and a wooden boat ride along North Bali’s coast.

“Bagas was amazingg, made sure we had a great time and saw a lot of dolphins. His English and communication was amazing, I would highly recommend him for future tours”

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5.Bali: Dolphin Swimming Tour with ATV Quad Bike & Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 127 reviews · 7 - 8 hours · from $81

Start before sunrise for a Lovina boat trip, dolphin watching, and snorkeling. Then ride an ATV through coffee country and forest trails, stop at a natural pool and hydrangea garden, and finish at Banyumala Twin Waterfall. Guides such as Awan, Daren, Dita, and Krotok are often praised for friendly, careful service.

“We had the best fun ever. We were extremely lucky to witness the most beautiful Dolphins. Our guide krotok was absolutely amazing he took great care of us and was extremely knowledgeable and pleasant to us he made us feel super comfortable and made sure that we enjoy every part of our tour wether swimming with the dolphins or the quad activity and waterfalls. I would highly recommend him for future tours as you will definitely have the best time.”

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6.Lovina Dolphin Watching, Swimming, and Snorkeling Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 114 reviews · from $34Top rated

Start before sunrise with a long scenic drive to Lovina, then board a traditional jukung for dolphin watching, swimming, and snorkeling. Your boat carries no more than five or six people, and the tour includes equipment, water, tea or coffee, bananas, and an English-speaking driver when pickup is selected. Guides such as Dewa and Ketut are noted for warm, helpful service.

“Ketut and his wife were absolutely lovely. They welcome us with a drink and some fruit. The boat was in a very good and clean condition. The ride to see dolphins was great. Ketut was very friendly and helpful with getting in and out of the water. 5 star experience”

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7.Dolphin Tour and Sunrise Watching in Lovina Beach – All Inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 81 reviews · from $63

Leave your Bali hotel before dawn for Lovina Beach, where a boat takes you out to look for wild spinner dolphins at sunrise. After breakfast at Coffee Nosky, visit Wanagiri Hidden Hills and its Lake Buyan swing. Private pickup, breakfast, drinks, parking, and life jackets are included, though solo guests share the boat.

“Frühstück war gut und ausreichend. Abholung pünktlich. Alles soweit sehr gut geklappt. Ich würde den Trip wieder buchen”

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8.Dolphin Watching Tour, Swimming with Dolphins and Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 73 reviews · from $21

Leave Ubud before dawn for Lovina Beach, where a captain takes you out to spot wild dolphins at sunrise. You may swim while holding a wooden bar attached to the boat, then snorkel among coral, fish, and underwater statues. Pickup is offered, equipment and water are included, and drivers such as Juna, Adi, and Kadek State have earned praise for being punctual and helpful.

“Ponal has been an excellent captain. Very kind and respectful to the dolphins. Thanks to him we had a great experience and we would definitely choose him again.”

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9.Bali/Lovina: Dolphin Snorkeling, Swimming & Waterfall Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 36 reviews · 3 - 12 hours · from $19

Start before sunrise at Lovina Beach for a boat ride among wild dolphins, a sea swim using a boat-held plank, and coral-reef snorkeling. Add GitGit Waterfall, Handara Gate, Twin Lakes, or hotel pickup from central Bali. Guides such as Adi and Dudik handle transfers and local stops.

“Activité mémorable, où nous avons pu nager avec les dauphins et découvrir la beauté des profondeurs marines. Nous avons également pu profiter d’un très beau levé de soleil lors de notre arrivée sur le bateau. Encore merci à Dudik, qui a assuré notre transport, agréable, disponible, volontaire, et de bons conseils.”

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10.Bali Dolphin Watching Sunrise Tour in Lovina Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 27 reviews · from $80

Leave your Bali hotel around 3 a.m. in a private, air-conditioned vehicle and reach Lovina Beach for a sunrise boat ride. After dolphin watching, continue to Gitgit Waterfall, Lake Tamblingan, Lake Buyan, Ulun Danu Beratan Temple, and Candi Kuning Market. Drivers such as Putra, Dwi, Hari, and Ketut Suartanaok are praised for safe driving and helpful local guidance.

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12.Amazing Bali Dolphin Watching Trip Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 19 reviews · from $80

Leave your Bali hotel around 3:00 am for a private drive to Lovina, where you board a traditional jukung boat at sunrise to seek dolphins. Continue to Tamblingan Lake, Handara Gate, and Ulun Danu Bratan Temple with an English-speaking driver-guide. Pickup, transport, tickets, parking, and lunch are included when that option is selected.

“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”

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13.Bali Lovina Dolphin and North Bali Sightseeing – All Inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $70

Leave Ubud around 3:00 am for Lovina’s calm sea and a traditional boat ride at sunrise. After dolphin watching, visit Banyumala Waterfall, Wanagiri Hidden Hills, and Ulun Danu Beratan Temple. Private drivers such as Naya, Arta, Darma, and Komang are praised for safe driving, local insight, and thoughtful service.

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14.All inclusive Lovina Dolphins Sunrise tour, Waterfall & Temple

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $89

Leave Kuta before dawn for a private Lovina boat trip, with a chance to see dolphins in the sea and snorkel responsibly near the boat. Then hike to Git Git Waterfall and visit Ulun Danu Beratan Temple. Driver Gede is specifically praised for punctual pickups and patient answers. The $89 price includes transport, admissions, boat, snorkeling gear, and water.

“Wir wurden pünktlich abgeholt, haben viele Delfine gehen! Unser Fahrer Gede war sehr nett und hat all unsere Fragen geduldig beantwortet! Sehr zu empfehlen!”

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15.Private Full-Day Lovina Dolphin Watching and Snorkeling Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · from $152

Leave Seminyak at 2 a.m. with a private English-speaking guide and drive north to Lovina for a sunrise boat ride, dolphin watching, and snorkeling. The day also includes breakfast, lunch, Ulun Danu Bratan Temple, Handara Gate, bottled water, equipment, and hotel return. Guides may include Beni, Wayan, Exbi, or Rhory.

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