Where to book a volcano, Ubud, and waterfall day tour in Bali (options without upfront payment)?

For the volcano trip, choose either a full hike to the summit or a jeep ride to the third crater followed by a walk and hot springs. The walk after the jeep can take about 1.5 hours and be fairly strenuous rather than brief.

A jeep trip to Mount Batur’s lower crater is available, with a drive across volcanic lava, a walk to the third crater, thermal springs with an infinity pool, and lunch overlooking the caldera. Confirm the deposit/payment-on-arrival terms when booking.

Local tip: if you want to visit a popular waterfall (e.g. near Ubud) with fewer crowds, go in the afternoon/second half of the day — mornings tend to be packed with tourists.

Trip.com has a ready-made Ubud package covering the Monkey Forest, a waterfall, rice terraces, and a temple in one trip.

A separate tour to the Gates of Heaven (Lempuyang temple) can also be booked on Trip.com.

Mount Batur volcano tours are also listed on Trip.com — just search for "volcano" tours.

The same platform lists tours to Bali's dramatic sea cliffs.

Fast boat tickets to Nusa Penida and other nearby islands can also be purchased directly on Trip.com.

Some travelers arrange volcano tours not through booking platforms but directly with local guides who reach out via private messages in travel chats.

There's demand for volcano/Ubud/waterfall tours without upfront payment — ask in local travel chats which guides accept payment on arrival instead of prepayment.