4x4 Volcano Explorer Private Tour
Presented by Expedition Bali Tours
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Overview:
The Best Qualified Guides
Our guides are local experts who are passionate about sharing their knowledge of Kintamani and its volcanoes. They are qualified, certified, and fluent in English.
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Custom Built 4x4
Our custom-built 4x4 vehicles are designed for comfort, panoramic views, and power, while protecting you from the elements. They are the only vehicles in Kintamani that are purpose-built for tourists to do Bali tours.
Frozen Lava & Kintamani Bats
In addition to exploring an incredible lava field that can only be described as "lunar," we are the only tour operators that will take you to see the Kintamani Bats. Unlike other bats that hide in the darkness, these bats are huddled together in the open on a cliff side and under a ledge, making for great viewing and educational opportunities for children.
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Sustainable Cities & Communities
We are committed to sustainable tourism and support the United Nations Global Goal number 11. We give $10 from every Volcano Explorer Tour to conservation, $4 to lava management every time our car goes on the lava, and $5 for every person that does one of our Bali tours goes to the Kintamani community. This goes towards local infrastructure including roads, education for farmers on the correct use of the land and more sustainable farming techniques, plus training all the guides in the region, not just our own guides. You may pay a little extra with us, however, you'll be rich in the knowledge that your little extra helps a lot of people.
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Private Tours
If you book the tour for just you, or you have up to five more people in your group, no strangers will be on your or any of our Bali tours. We don't jam others in on the tour to make up the numbers. You've booked the tour; the tour is all yours. 1 – 6 people max. We also have a hand sanitiser dispenser mounted in the back. More importantly, you get to experience this tour with just your intimate group. If booking through an Online Tour Company such as Trip Advisor, we can't guarantee your tour will be a private tour. These companies are classed as "One Group" Book directly with us if your tour must be a private tour.
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Our Transfer Drivers
Our drivers are friendly and helpful, and they have passable English. Best of all, 'they wait'. They pick you up from your hotel on time, you do your selected tour, and they wait. They don't sneak off and do other jobs whilst you're on your tour with your personal belongings in their vehicle. A bad transfer driver will be sneaking off doing other jobs, and your things could go missing. This will ruin your holiday. (Imagine if you lost your passport, your watch, your anything) Our drivers are 100% tried and tested trustworthy drivers. We pay our drivers to stay for the entire day, whether your tour is one hour, or 10 hours; they wait.
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Australian Owned, Local Guides
This means that you can expect Australian-level safety and attention to detail, with local knowledge from our top-level guides. The CEO of Expedition Bali is an ex Safety Manager for a mining company in Australia. Small fire extinguishers are inside the seating area, grip tape is on the steps, there is a medical kit on board, and the vehicle is serviced at half the recommended intervals. Our local guides live in the area and have done so their entire lives. They know Kintamani inside out and back to front. Our local guides are also the only guides in Kintamani with a First Aid certification.
Book your 4x4 Volcano Explorer Private Tour today and experience the best that Kintamani has to offer!
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Desa Oculus: An Unforgettable Luxury Experience
Elevate your Bali adventure with the Desa Oculus "Lunch & Swim" experience. This exclusive add-on offers a day of unparalleled luxury and relaxation. Indulge in a gourmet lunch at the onsite restaurant, before unwinding in the rooftop pool with breathtaking panoramic views of Mount Batur.
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Experience the pinnacle of comfort and tranquility as you soak in the stunning scenery and rejuvenate your senses. Our Desa Oculus experience is the perfect way to create lasting memories and truly immerse yourself in the beauty of Bali.
Read our blog post for more information.
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Travel Time: 1 – 2.5 Hours (contingent on accommodation location in relation to Kintamani)
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Departure Times: 10.00am & 1.00pm
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Meeting Point: Google / Apple Maps "Expedition Bali Tours"
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Availability: Twice Daily
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Tour Duration: 2 – 3 hours
Group Sizes: 1 – 6 People
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Includes:
Bottled volcanic water, 4x4 across lava fields, English speaking guide, lava cave, public liability insurance, entrance Fees into Kintamani & Mount Batur, unique gift, pick up and drop off to your accommodation.
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What to Bring:
Hat, Sunglasses, Sunscreen, Good Walking Shoes, Camera, Warm Jacket – Just in case
ACT NOW
We only have one 4x4, and our Bali tours book out up to 20 months in advance by travel agents, and people that know they are coming to Bali next year. Don’t delay, please book the tour if you see an opening.
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No Risk Policy
We’re the oldest running Bali tours company in Kintamani, Bali. We’ve been running since 2012.
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2021/2022 Winner of the Luxury Travel Guide Awards for Service across the entire Indonesian country. #1 in Indonesia
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Book a time to chat with our CEO about any of the tours you like. Seriously, he’s up for it. Here’s the link: https://calendly.com/expeditionbali/tours
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Send an English text to WhatsApp Number +61 438 345 835 for a reply within 24 hours.
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Pick Up Times: Morning Tour.
Jimbaran / Nusa Dua - 7.30am - (2.5 hours travel time)
Kuta / Legian / Seminyak / Canggu - 8.00am - (2 hours travel time)
Sanur - 8.30am - (1.5 hours travel time)
Ubud - 9.00am - (1 hour travel time)
Tour Starts @ 10:00am - Finishes @ around 1:00pm
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Pick Up Times: Afternoon Tour.
Jimbaran / Nusa Dua - 10.00am - (3 hours travel time)
Kuta / Legian / Seminyak / Canggu - 10.30am - (2.5 hours travel time)
Sanur - 11.30am - (1.5 hours travel time)
Ubud - 12.00am - (1 hour travel time)
Tour Starts @ 1.00pm - Finishes @ around 4.00pm
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The Transfer Driver
Transfer Driver will be waiting to take you back to your accommodation at 1.00pm for the morning tour or 4.00pm for the afternoon tour.
Travel Time Back to Your Accommodation
Depends on where you accommodation is located in Bali.
Jimbaran / Nusa Dua = 3 hours travel time
Kuta / Legian / Seminyak / Canggu = 2.5 hours travel time
Sanur = 1.5 hours travel time
Ubud = 1 hour travel time
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What to bring with you
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Hat
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Sunscreen
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Sunglasses - If you forget, we've got you covered.
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Good walking shoes
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Warm jacket (just in case)
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Camera / Phone with back up batteries
Bonus Reasons
2 x Bonus Reasons to book with Expedition Bali Tours
SPOILER ALERT - Once you know everything.......
1. All of our tours have a small unique gift. For example, on this tour we give you a pair of EBT Designer Sunglasses. You know why? We do this more for practical reasons. Many of our guests leave their accommodation and set off on the adventure of a lifetime only to forget their sunnies. It can get bright out here on the lava fields so we created a memento you can keep and take with you back to your home country.
2. We also take you to the KIntamani Bats that live out in the open on a cliff face and under a ledge. No other tour company does this.
How do I know for sure?
Testimonials / References / Endorsements
"The best part of Expedition Bali is that they have some of the best, if not the best, local guides on their team. It’s clear that they’ve all been doing tours for many years and know their stuff! They take pride in showing tourists around Mt. Batur. I also can’t believe the amount of value we got for booking with Expedition Bali. There were no hidden fees, and everything we signed up for, we were able to pay for upfront. We look forward to coming back and booking other tours with Expedition Bali next chance we get!" - Colin and Kerry Meyer - USA
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“A very rich program, a nice team, great places, a cool 4x4 drive, a cool sunset on the top of a volcano… great guys! I recommend it! You won’t regret it!" - Russian Guest
Adventure, and be ready for off road trip
“The activity was really different with other activity in Kintamani. Using 4WD car, Expedition Bali delivering great experience. They took me and my friends to caldera of Batur Mountain for 2 hours. We were visited lava Cave also which i never heard about that before…. After that, Toya Devasya is the next destination to spend your day by having lunch with local food and relaxing your body and mind by soaking in 7 water hot spring pool. … Bravo Expedition Bali” – Joe M – Seminyak Indonesia
Volcano Tour
“…We learned so much from our guide he was wonderful and not only answered all our questions but was so great with telling us the history and explaining the different types of lava. After that had come to an end we were taken to the natural hot springs which was stunning and had a delicious lunch before being driven back to our hotel. If you are thinking about booking a tour I highly recommend Expedition Bali …” – Jill L – Perth Western Australia
My family had a great time checking out the amazing views and awesome sites of the local volcano.
“My family of five had a great time on the Volcano Explorer tour. We did the 4x4 ride through the site of the most recent eruption, rode to a great overlook, took a stop and checked out a lava tube (and went down into the dark), and got to play in the local hot springs for awhile before heading back to town. Our guide for the day, Ngurah Wesa was excellent. He was very personable and easy to get along with (and he speaks great English). Thank you Expedition Bali for giving our kids a great day to remember. It was the highlight of our trip to Bali.” – Drew M – Chiang Mai, Thailand
Amazing Landscapes of Bali
“… People who are working in this company were so kind and so helpful, everything looked professional!!! A lot of awesome places, unbelievable views!!! …” – Max K
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Cancellation Policy
We know that plans change. If you cancel any of our Bali tours with more than 72 hours notice, we'll issue a full 100% refund. That's it, nothing fancy.
Trip Cancellation Protection
Purchasing "Trip Cancellation Protection" at the checkout allows you to cancel or reschedule your tour at any time, no reason needed, up to 6 hours before your tour is scheduled to begin. You'll be reimbursed for the full purchase price of your tour minus any bank / transfer fees should you not wish to reschedule and want your money back.
FAQ's
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: How do we know if your guides are really qualified?
A: All of our volcano tour guides are qualified Mount Batur Trekking Association Guides. We have copies of our guide certifications on record to send anyone at any time.
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Q: Can you arrange a pickup from our hotel?
A: Yes. We have bunch of great mates that all belong to one team. Their English is passable, they must all have currently registered vehicles and current drivers licences for our insurance to be effective. We keep copies on record of each driver, with expiry dates noted in our calendar with a 14 day reminder set up on each.
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Q: How do I know if I will like the tour?
A: That’s easy, check our Google / Trip Advisor reviews. We also won the Luxury Travel Guide Global Award for service in 2021 / 2022 above every other tour operator in every category in Indonesia.
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Q: Does Expedition Bali Tours have insurance?
A: Great question. Yes we do. We have Public Liability Insurance that encompasses limited Customer & Guest Effects, limited First Aid Facilities, and a few more items. However, this is Indonesia, although this is the best insurance we can get, please ensure you have your own travel insurance before booking any of our Bali tours.
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Q: Do I have to be super fit?
A: On our 4x4 Volcano Explorer Private Tour, you’ll only get out of our 4WD to take photos and stretch your legs, so, no.
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Q: Can I book on this particular date, a bit later?
A: All of Expedition Bali Tours are private Bali tours. We run one tour a day of each tour. Best you pick the date and time you want now, and lock that in to avoid disappointment. It's easy to see if the dates are already booked, if you see a yellow dot on or close to your date, the tour is booked. Sorry.
Q: There are 10 of us, can we all go?
A: We take a maximum of six adults on this tour. We can organise an extra car, however it wont be our car. Some may be disappointed they are not in our car, so we don't often do this. If you really want to take more people than six, get in touch and we'll have a chat about what's possible. We've done it many times before.
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Q: How long has Expedition Bali Tours been around for?
A: We’re the oldest established Bali tours operator in Kintamani. We started in 2012.