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The 10 Indonesia Dolphin Watching Tours That Are Worth the Early Start

10 tours  ·  from $18 a head

Every trip has one free morning too few. These 10 indonesia dolphin watching tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.

Bali/Lovina: Guided Dolphin Watching & Sunrise Boat Snorkel - Watching dolphins in the morning light
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Bali/Lovina: Guided Dolphin Watching & Sunrise Boat Snorkel

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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North Bali: Sunrise Tour with Dolphins, Waterfalls & Temples - Setting out for Lovina before sunrise
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North Bali: Sunrise Tour with Dolphins, Waterfalls & Temples

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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North Bali: Dolphin, Ulun Danu Temple, & Banyumala Waterfall - Leaving Lovina before the crowds build
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North Bali: Dolphin, Ulun Danu Temple, & Banyumala Waterfall

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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Bali: Watching Dolphin, Swimming & Snorkeling Tour - The morning boat ride to the dolphin pods
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Bali: Watching Dolphin, Swimming & Snorkeling Tour

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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Lovina Dolphin Watching, Swimming, and Snorkeling Experience - A long but scenic ride from Ubud
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Lovina Dolphin Watching, Swimming, and Snorkeling Experience

5.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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Dolphin Tour and Sunrise Watching in Lovina Beach - All Inclusive - The real cost of the 3 a.m. departure
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Dolphin Tour and Sunrise Watching in Lovina Beach – All Inclusive

6.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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Dolphin Watching Tour, Swimming with Dolphins and Snorkeling - Searching for dolphins in their natural habitat
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Dolphin Watching Tour, Swimming with Dolphins and Snorkeling

7.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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Bali/Lovina: Dolphin Snorkeling, Swimming & Waterfall Tour - What swimming with dolphins really means
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Bali/Lovina: Dolphin Snorkeling, Swimming & Waterfall Tour

8.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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Watching Dolphin Tour at Lovina Beach

9.Watching Dolphin Tour at Lovina Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 24 reviews · from $41

Leave Ubud around 3 a.m. for Lovina Beach, where a traditional jukung boat takes you to sea at sunrise in search of wild dolphins. The day continues to Git Git Waterfall and Wanagiri Hidden Hills for Twin Lakes views. Choose transport only or add boat and attraction tickets. This is a private land tour, though boats may be shared with many other boats at sea.

“My driver/tour guide was great! He was very friendly and took photos for me because I was the only one signed up for this tour. I had a great time and would recommend this tour! We saw wild dolphins and it was just an amazing experience.”

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Bali Bliss: Dolphin Lovina Private Expedition - Option A: northern Bali’s mountain and temple route
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Bali Bliss: Dolphin Lovina Private Expedition

10.Bali Bliss: Dolphin Lovina Private Expedition

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 6 reviews · 1 day · from $18

Set out before sunrise for Lovina’s traditional dolphin boat, then choose a northern Bali route with Wanagiri, Handara Gate, coffee, and Ulun Danu Temple, or a Kintamani and Ubud route. A private car, English-speaking driver, boat ride, and mineral water are included. Entry fees and snorkeling cost extra.

“Fantastic day all round. Incredible experience to swim next to the dolphins. It was great to see lots of key attractions across Ubud too. A special thank you to our guide Mr G who has excellent local knowledge and was the perfect tour guide!”

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