Full-Day South Bali + Turtle Island Tour, Uluwatu Sunset
The Full-Day South Bali + Turtle Island tour fits the best of Bali’s southern peninsula into one unhurried day: a private glass bottom boat to Turtle Island in the morning, optional watersports and a seafood lunch at midday, and the Uluwatu cliff-top sunset in the evening. You are back at your hotel between 14:30 and 15:00 — plenty of time to shower and rest before the sunset departure. Private car and driver, with hotel pickup from Nusa Dua, Uluwatu, Seminyak and every other south Bali area. Turtle Island tours start from IDR 150K per person, and the complete private package — Toyota Alphard, driver, and the full itinerary below — is USD 100 per person. Operated by Juara Holding Group, an Indonesian travel company running its own local teams since 2015.
A Route Shaped by Real Guests
Almost every guest staying in Nusa Dua, Uluwatu or Seminyak asks us the same two questions on WhatsApp: can we combine Turtle Island with something else worthwhile, and will we be back in time for the Uluwatu sunset? This route answers both. It was first put together for a family who wanted the boats in the morning, a proper rest at their resort, and the Kecak fire dance at dusk — and it has been requested so often since that we made it a fixed page.
The timing is not accidental. The sea off Tanjung Benoa is at its calmest before noon, so the glass bottom boat crossing is smooth and the water clearest for spotting fish and coral through the hull. Watersports queues are shortest mid-morning. And by finishing the sea portion early, the afternoon stays free — no rushing down the Bukit peninsula in sunset traffic.
Your Day, Hour by Hour
| Time | What happens |
|---|---|
| 08:00–08:45 | Hotel pickup. Nusa Dua and Benoa hotels are closest; Seminyak and Uluwatu pickups leave a little earlier. Details on our how to get there page. |
| 09:00–09:30 | Private glass bottom boat departs Tanjung Benoa — coral viewing and fish feeding through the glass hull. Your boat, your group only, up to 9 guests. |
| 09:30–10:30 | Turtle Island visit. Walk the enclosures, meet rescued sea turtles up close, and hear how the island cares for them. A small local entrance donation applies on the island (cash). |
| 10:45–12:00 | Optional watersports back at the beach — banana boat, jet ski, parasailing and more. Entirely skippable; many families go straight to lunch. |
| 12:15–13:45 | Seafood lunch near the beach. Grilled fish, prawns, sambal, cold coconuts — a relaxed sit-down, not a rushed buffet. |
| 14:30–15:00 | Back at your hotel. Shower, swim, nap — the afternoon is yours. |
| 16:30–17:00 | Your driver returns for the Uluwatu leg. |
| 17:30–18:45 | Uluwatu Temple clifftop walk and sunset, with the option of the Kecak fire dance from around 18:00. |
| 19:00 onward | Return to your hotel, or add a Jimbaran seafood dinner on the beach on the way back. |
So, What Time Do You Finish?
This is the question we are asked most, so here it is plainly. The sea-and-lunch portion of the day ends with you back at your hotel between 14:30 and 15:00. If you take the full itinerary with the Uluwatu sunset, you are typically back at your hotel by 19:30–20:00, or around 21:00 if you add the Jimbaran dinner. Guests with evening dinner reservations elsewhere simply end the day at 15:00 and keep their own plans — the sunset leg is yours to take or leave.
What’s Included and What It Costs
We publish real prices, not “from” teasers that double at the counter. Full detail is on our price page; the essentials:
- Private glass bottom boat + Turtle Island — IDR 500,000 per boat, up to 9 guests. One family, one boat.
- Turtle Island tours — from IDR 150K per person.
- Watersports add-ons — banana boat IDR 110K, jet ski IDR 235K. More options on the watersports page.
- Complete private full-day package — USD 100 per person, including the Toyota Alphard with driver, boat, Turtle Island and the itinerary above.
- Uluwatu entrance, Kecak tickets, Jimbaran dinner — quoted on request via WhatsApp, so you only pay for what you actually want.
Three vehicle tiers are available for pickup, all with experienced English-speaking drivers: the Toyota Innova Zenix (comfortable mid-size), the Toyota Alphard (the luxury standard), and the Denza D9 — a whisper-quiet, high-end electric 7-seater. Tell us your hotel area and group size on WhatsApp and we will quote the transfer precisely. See packages with hotel pickup for how pickup works by area.
Make the Day Yours
Travelling with children?
This route is one of the most family-friendly days in Bali with kids — the boat crossing is ten calm minutes, life jackets come in child sizes, and the island paths are shaded. Our family Turtle Island experience covers ages, toddlers and what to bring.
Prefer no watersports?
You are not alone — it is our most requested change. We simply stretch the island visit and lunch, and nobody will pressure you at the beach. Browse other combinations on tours and packages.
Hoping to release a baby turtle?
An honest answer: hatchling releases depend on the conservation calendar and whether hatchlings are ready — no operator can guarantee one on a given date, and we won’t pretend otherwise. Read how it really works on our turtle hatchling release tour page and the turtle conservation guide, then ask us on WhatsApp about dates around your stay.
Beyond This Day
Many guests use this tour as day one of a bigger Indonesian journey with the same company end-to-end. Pair it with a Nusa Penida day trip or a fuller premium Bali itinerary; fly one hour east for a 3D2N Komodo trip; or start the holiday properly with VIP airport fast track from USD 105 per person via balifasttrack.hk. First visit to the island? Our first time in Bali guide is worth ten minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the Full-Day South Bali + Turtle Island tour finish?
The boat, Turtle Island and lunch portion returns you to your hotel between 14:30 and 15:00. With the Uluwatu sunset leg you are back by about 19:30–20:00, or around 21:00 with a Jimbaran dinner stop.
Can we do this tour without any watersports?
Yes — just say so when you book. The watersports block is fully optional and the price of the boat and island visit does not change. It is the single most common request from families and couples.
Is hotel pickup available from Nusa Dua, Uluwatu and Seminyak?
Yes, from all three and from other south Bali areas. Transfer timing and cost vary by area and vehicle (Innova Zenix, Alphard or Denza D9), so we quote them on request via WhatsApp with your exact hotel name.
Will we see a baby turtle release?
Only if the conservation schedule and hatchling availability line up with your date — it is never guaranteed, by us or anyone. We will tell you honestly what is likely around your travel dates before you book.
Is the day suitable for toddlers and young kids?
Yes. The crossing is short and calm, child life jackets are provided, and the pace is easy to slow down. Many guests with under-5s skip watersports and finish at 15:00 rather than continuing to Uluwatu.
Can we book for tomorrow — or even today?
Usually yes. Same-day and next-day bookings are common; WhatsApp is the fastest way to confirm a boat and driver. More answers on our FAQ page.
Book Your Full Day
Send us your hotel area, group size and preferred date — we reply quickly with a clear, final quote. Chat with us on WhatsApp (+62 811-2859-0000), email [email protected], or use the form on our contact page. Prefer something fully customised? Try the tailored trip builder.