Bali Horse Riding, Waterfall, Rice Terrace, Lunch – All Inclusive

Bali packs a lot into one day. This private tour links a one-hour horseback ride at Saba Beach with Tegenungan Waterfall, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, Indonesian lunch, coffee tasting, and possible art-village visits. I like the mix of coast and countryside, and I like that private hotel transfers, entrance fees, water, lunch, and an air-conditioned minivan are included.

The main drawback is the long day. You leave at about 8:30 a.m. and spend roughly eight to ten hours moving between several stops. The horse ride has a 90-kilogram weight limit, and the later visits to Celuk, Batubulan, or Mas depend on time and your interests, so the day may feel full rather than leisurely.

Key things to know before you book

• Saba Bay gives you a coastal horseback ride: The one-hour route follows Saba Beach and passes seaside villages, temples, countryside, Mount Agung, and views toward Nusa Penida Island.
• The tour is private: Only your group takes part, with return pickup offered from Kuta, Seminyak, Sanur, Nusa Dua, Tanjung Benoa, and Ubud.
• Tegenungan Waterfall is easy to reach: A maintained path and concrete steps lead toward the base of one of Bali’s best-known waterfalls.
• Lunch comes with rice-field views: The restaurant overlooks the Sapat River valley, terraced fields, gardens, and treetops from Ceking village.
• The day mixes scenery with commercial stops: Uma Pakel Agro Tourism includes coffee and tropical plants, while optional art villages may feature silver jewelry, batik, or wood carving.
• The $95 price covers the main costs: For a private full-day outing with transport, guide, safety equipment, lunch, bottled water, and admission, the package offers solid convenience.

Starting with horses beside Saba Bay

The day begins with pickup at about 8:30 a.m. from your hotel in one of the listed resort areas. You ride in an air-conditioned minivan with an English or Japanese-speaking driver, and the return transfer is included. That matters in Bali, where arranging separate transport for a beach, waterfall, and inland rice fields can eat up time and add cost.

At Saba Bay Stables, professional grooms give you a full safety briefing before the ride. You also receive international-standard safety equipment. The riding portion lasts about one hour, so this is a scenic introduction rather than an advanced equestrian outing or a full-day riding expedition.

The route takes you along Saba Beach and into the countryside. The appeal is the change of setting: one moment you are near the coast, and soon you are looking across village life, temple buildings, and cultivated fields. On a clear day, the views can include Mount Agung and Nusa Penida Island.

I especially like this opening because it gives you a side of Bali that is easy to miss when you stay around Seminyak. You are not only being driven to a viewpoint. You are moving through the area on horseback, at a slower pace, with the shore and rural scenery close at hand.

Still, keep your expectations sensible. The supplied details do not describe advanced riding, long canters, or a particular horse breed. If you are an experienced rider hoping for a demanding route, this may feel brief. If you are a beginner or simply want a memorable way to see Saba Beach, the one-hour format is easier to fit into a busy day.

Wear shoes or sandals without heels. Long or short pants are acceptable, and sunscreen is a good idea. The 90-kilogram maximum weight is a firm practical detail to check before paying.

Tegenungan Waterfall after the beach

The second major stop is Tegenungan Waterfall, one of Bali’s most popular waterfalls. You walk down concrete steps, with a safety rail running along the route toward the base of the falls.

That path makes this stop more approachable than a rough jungle trek. You should still expect some walking and steps, but the route is described as well maintained and safe to explore. Bring shoes that can handle a wet setting, and use care around water and slippery surfaces even when a path is in good condition.

The visit is planned for about an hour. That gives you time to walk down, see the falls, take photographs, and return to the vehicle. It is a useful contrast to the horse ride: the first stop is active and open, while this one focuses on a single natural attraction.

Tegenungan is also a popular place, so do not book this tour expecting a quiet private waterfall. The value here is ease. Your driver gets you there, admission is included, and you do not have to work out separate transport after the beach ride.

Tegalalang’s rice terraces and working countryside

The tour then heads toward Tegalalang, where the rice terraces are cut into the hillsides. The fields are shaped by the slope, creating the layered views that make this part of Bali so often photographed.

The visit lasts about an hour. You can look across the terraces and see how farming uses steep ground rather than treating the hills as empty space. The setting also gives you a chance to notice the relationship between village life, water, and cultivation, though the tour description does not specify a formal farming demonstration.

I like having a guide and driver for this part because Tegalalang is not a single compact attraction. The visit is more useful when you know where to stop and how long to spend there. Your guide can also add local context along the way. One especially praised part of the experience is the guide’s explanation of local traditions during the journey, which gives the drives more purpose than simply watching Bali pass by through a window.

The tradeoff is time. A one-hour stop lets you see the area, but it will not turn you into an expert on Balinese rice farming. If you want a slow walk through every terrace, time to linger, or a longer photography session, the schedule may feel brisk.

Lunch above the Sapat River valley

Lunch is served at a multi-level restaurant in Ceking village, in the Tegalalang area. The meal is an Indonesian menu, and you can look out over the Sapat River valley, terraced rice fields, private gardens, and treetops.

This is one of the more useful inclusions in the package. After a morning of riding, walking, and climbing steps, you do not need to search for a restaurant or argue over where to eat. The meal is built into the day, and the setting adds something beyond simple fuel.

The description does not provide a menu or options for special diets, so you should ask about food requirements when booking if that matters to you. Bottled water is included, but other personal expenses are not.

The restaurant is also a good point to slow down. Much of this tour involves moving from one attraction to the next. Lunch gives you a chance to sit, look across the valley, and enjoy the rice-field setting without having to walk through it.

Coffee, fruit, and tropical plants at Uma Pakel

After lunch, the tour visits Uma Pakel Agro Tourism, described as a coffee plantation and tropical plant stop. You can see robusta coffee, pineapple, salak, Balinese potatoes, star fruit, cacao, jackfruit, durian, and other plants.

This stop adds a small lesson in local agriculture. It is not only a coffee-themed visit. The range of plants helps you connect the familiar products sold in Bali with the trees and crops where they grow.

The admission is listed as free. Still, you should remember that agro-tourism stops can include items for sale, tastings, or personal purchases, and those would fall under your own expenses. The tour does not state that purchases are required, so treat this as an optional shopping opportunity rather than part of the paid package.

For some people, this will be a pleasant change of pace after the waterfall and terraces. For others, it may feel less essential than the coastal ride or Tegalalang. I would see it as a useful add-on, not the reason to book the tour.

Optional art villages on the return drive

If time allows, the driver can take you to an art village on the way back. Celuk is associated with fine silver jewelry, Batubulan with batik, and Mas with wood carving.

This flexibility is welcome, but you should not treat these visits as guaranteed scheduled stops. The choice depends on time and your interest. If you are tired after a full day, you can likely prefer a direct return, while shoppers and craft fans may appreciate the chance to browse.

Each village offers a different focus:

• Celuk: Fine silver jewelry.
• Batubulan: Batik.
• Mas: Wood carving.

These stops may also affect the pace of your return. Discuss your preferences with the driver early in the day so the optional section does not become a last-minute decision.

What the $95 price really covers

At $95 per person, this is not a budget ride to one attraction. It is a private, full-day package with a lot of separate costs bundled together.

You receive:

• Private return hotel transfer from selected Bali areas
• An English or Japanese-speaking driver
• A professional guide
• An air-conditioned minivan
• Safety equipment for riding
• Horse riding admission
• Tegenungan Waterfall admission
• Tegalalang admission
• Indonesian lunch
• Bottled water

That combination makes the price easier to justify for couples, families, or small groups that value convenience. You are not paying for a large shared bus, and only your group participates. Group discounts are also available, though the exact saving is not specified.

The value is less clear if you only want horseback riding. In that case, the waterfall, terraces, and lunch add time and may be more than you need. But if you want to combine several classic Bali sights without arranging a driver, meals, and entry fees separately, the package is practical.

The tour also removes some common friction. You do not need to negotiate a day rate, arrange a pickup from one area and a return to another, or carry cash for every entrance fee. You should still bring extra money for personal expenses, especially if you want coffee, crafts, jewelry, batik, or wood carvings.

Timing, comfort, and what to pack

The total duration is about eight to ten hours. That range probably reflects traffic, the distance between stops, and whether you add an art village. Bali roads can make a day feel longer than the map suggests, so leave room in your evening plans.

The private minivan is a major comfort point. You can travel with your own group instead of waiting for strangers at each hotel. The exact pickup time is listed as 8:30 a.m., and pickup is offered from Kuta, Seminyak, Sanur, Nusa Dua, Tanjung Benoa, and Ubud.

Bring:

• Comfortable shoes or sandals without heels
• Sunscreen
• A camera
• Long or short pants
• Extra money for personal expenses

The ride has a maximum weight of 90 kilograms. Most people can participate, but anyone with concerns about steps, horseback riding, or the waterfall path should consider the physical demands of the day before booking.

The tour provider offers free cancellation if you cancel at least 24 hours before the local start time. Changes or cancellations inside that window are not accepted for a refund.

Who will get the most from this Bali day

I would recommend this experience to you if you want several different Bali settings in one day: beach, horse, waterfall, rice terraces, lunch, and agriculture. It suits first-time visitors who want a broad introduction without planning every transfer themselves.

It is also a good fit for private groups. Families, couples, and friends can travel together, set their own tone, and decide if an art village is worth adding. The guide’s explanations of local traditions are another reason to choose a guided day rather than hiring transport with no commentary.

I would think twice if you dislike long road days or prefer to explore one place slowly. The schedule is packed, and several stops receive about an hour. Horse riders seeking a serious riding session should also note the short ride and the weight restriction.

Should you book this tour?

Book it if you want a private all-in-one Bali day and value transport, admission, lunch, and a guide more than a slow pace. The strongest parts are the Saba Beach ride, the mix of coast and countryside, and the chance to see Mount Agung and Nusa Penida Island from the route.

Skip it if your priority is an extended horseback ride, a quiet waterfall visit, or a relaxed day with no shopping or optional stops. At $95, the tour makes the most sense when you use nearly all of its inclusions and enjoy seeing several sides of Bali in one outing.

FAQ

Where does the Bali horse riding tour start?

The tour starts in Bali with pickup offered from Kuta, Seminyak, Sanur, Nusa Dua, Tanjung Benoa, and Ubud.

What time does the tour begin?

The scheduled start time is 8:30 a.m.

How long does the full experience last?

The tour lasts approximately eight to ten hours.

How long is the horseback ride?

The horse riding portion at Saba Beach lasts about one hour.

Is lunch included?

Yes. An Indonesian menu lunch with rice terrace views is included.

Is this a private tour?

Yes. Only your group participates in the private activity.

Is there a weight limit for horseback riding?

Yes. The maximum stated weight is 90 kilograms.