Lovina Dolphin Sunrise Tour — Full Itinerary, Schedule and Packing List

📌 Tour overview at a glance

This Lovina Dolphin Sunrise Tour is the cleanest way to do north Bali in one early-start day when you want the sea, a waterfall, and a lake temple without stitching the route together yourself. It includes hotel pickup, private air-conditioned transport, the traditional Lovina outrigger boat, entrance fees, mineral water, and insurance, with the page price set from $75.

• Duration: 8 hours
• Format: Private dolphin sunrise day tour
• Area: Lovina, Gitgit Waterfall and Ulun Danu Beratan
• Pickup: 03:00 am hotel pickup from south and central Bali areas
• Best for: Travelers who want a compact north Bali sunrise route with classic highlights
• Starting from: From $75

🗺️ Complete itinerary — what happens and when

Here is the step-by-step flow of the Lovina Dolphin Sunrise Tour. Exact timing can shift depending on your hotel location, traffic, weather, and group size — but this is the standard sequence.

• Start: 03:00 pickup and transfer to Lovina — Your driver picks you up from your hotel, villa, or Airbnb in the covered Bali areas and heads directly north toward Lovina Beach before sunrise.
• Then: 06:00 dolphin boat from Lovina — Arrive at Lovina, board the traditional outrigger boat, and head out to watch for dolphins as the morning light opens over the sea.
• Next: 07:45 drive to Gitgit Waterfall — After the dolphin section, continue inland toward Gitgit for the first land stop of the route.
• Later: 08:30 Gitgit Waterfall exploration — Spend time at Gitgit Waterfall, stretch your legs, enjoy the cooler air, and capture the waterfall atmosphere before moving on.
• Finish: 09:30 transfer to Ulun Danu Beratan — Continue into the Bedugul highlands for the temple portion of the day.
• Next: 10:30 Ulun Danu Beratan Temple — Visit the famous lake temple, walk the grounds, and enjoy one of Bali's strongest calm scenic settings.
• Next: 11:30 to 13:40 return to your hotel — After the temple stop, begin the long return south and finish with hotel drop-off in the afternoon.

💡 What to expect at each stop — tips from travelers

The numbers and details below help you plan around the real experience, not the brochure version.

• Shorter than the full North Bali tour (8 hours vs. 10–12), focusing on dolphins plus 2–3 key sightseeing stops.
• Gitgit Waterfall is a common included stop — a 40-meter waterfall accessed via a short forest walk.
• Ulun Danu Beratan Temple is the iconic lake temple featured on Indonesia's 50,000 rupiah banknote.

🎒 What to bring and how to prepare

Light jacket, camera with zoom, swimwear (optional for hot springs), and comfortable clothes.

• Breakfast and lunch are not included in the source package, so bring cash if you want to stop for food during or after the route.
• Pickup starts around 03:00 am because dolphin timing in Lovina depends on reaching the beach before sunrise.
• Covered pickup areas listed by the source include Ubud, Sanur, Seminyak, Canggu, Legian, Kuta, Nusa Dua, and Jimbaran.
• Bring a change of clothes, hat, camera, sunglasses, sunscreen, and extra cash for personal expenses.
• This is a long road day even though the sightseeing itself is compact, so it suits travelers who are comfortable with an early start and time in the car.
• The source cancellation policy says a full refund is available when you cancel at least 3 days before the experience start date.

📅 Best time of year for this tour

Year-round; April–October for calmest seas.

Bali has two main seasons: dry season (April–October) with less rain and cooler mornings, and wet season (November–March) with afternoon showers and higher humidity. Both seasons are warm — daytime temperatures average 27–30 °C (80–86 °F) at sea level.

⚖️ How this fits with other Bali experiences

Compact version of the North Bali Lovina Dolphins Tour. Less driving, fewer stops, same dolphin experience.

✉️ Booking and confirmation — what you need to send

To confirm the Lovina Dolphin Sunrise Tour, you will need to share your preferred date, hotel name and area, and group size. This lets the operator match the right vehicle, guide, and timing window.

Pricing starts from From $75. The exact quote depends on your group size, hotel distance, and any add-on options.

• Entrance fees at all tourist destinations on the route
• Traditional Lovina outrigger boat ticket
• English-speaking driver
• Private car with full air-conditioning
• A bottle of mineral water
• Insurance

Frequently Asked Questions