Bali Swing Packages and Kintamani Mt Batur Volcano View

Photos first, volcano views later. This 8 to 9 hour private tour combines Bali’s famous jungle swings with four very different stops around Ubud and Kintamani. I like the mix of playful activity and cultural sightseeing, especially the chance to see Mount Batur and Lake Batur after lunch.

I also like that the price includes a private air-conditioned car, an English-speaking driver, entrance fees, lunch, mineral water, and insurance for the swing activity. The main drawback is the long, busy day: the swing visit alone takes about four hours, so you may have limited time at the rice terrace and temple.

At $115 per person, the tour makes the most sense if you want a private vehicle and a ready-made day rather than arranging separate rides. Guides named Stone, Bobby, Wawan Komang, and Heri have received especially warm praise for friendly service, safe driving, clear English, and photography help.

Key points to know before booking

• Six included swing setups: You can use two single swings, one romantic swing, one bed swing, one sky bed, one chicken nest, and one bird nest at the Bali Swing stop.
• Private transport: Your group has its own air-conditioned car and English-speaking driver, with petrol and parking covered.
• Four distinct stops: The day moves from a forest swing site to Mt. Batur views, rice terraces, and a sacred spring temple.
• Lunch is included: Indonesian food is served after the swing activity, with one bottle of mineral water per person.
• Extra photo costs: A rental dress costs about $25 per person, while a photographer costs about $25 per person.
• Best for active adults and older children: A moderate fitness level is advised, and the experience is not suitable for children under seven.

What this Bali day is really designed to do

This is not a slow, single-theme sightseeing day. It is a sampler of Bali experiences, with the most time given to the photo-friendly swing activity. You get movement, scenery, food, mountain views, farming country, and a temple visit in one private outing.

The start time is 9:00 a.m., and the full day lasts roughly eight to nine hours. That timing gives you a useful full-day visit without requiring a pre-dawn departure, as you might need for a sunrise trip to Mount Batur itself. This tour is about seeing the volcano from Kintamani village, not climbing it.

The private format matters. You are not sharing the car with an unknown group, and your driver can focus on your party. The package is sold per person, with group discounts offered, so the final value may improve if several people book together. Since the cost is $115 per person, check the group pricing before you pay.

Four hours at Real Bali Swing

The first stop is Real Bali Swing, where the main event is a set of swings and raised photo platforms in a forest setting. The included Pioneer package gives you several ways to pose, rather than one quick ride followed by a long wait for the rest of the day.

You receive access to:

• Two single swings
• One romantic swing
• One bed swing
• One sky bed
• One chicken nest
• One bird nest

That variety is useful if you are traveling as a couple, with friends, or with family members who want different pictures. The single swings suit solo photos, while the romantic swing is aimed at couples. The bed, nest, and sky bed setups offer the sort of staged views that have made Bali swing stops so popular.

The activity takes about four hours, with admission included. That is a sizable part of the day, so you should book this tour because you genuinely want the swing experience, not simply because it is one item among many. If your priority is spending a long time at temples or rice fields, this schedule may feel too weighted toward photography.

A moderate level of physical fitness is required. The tour does not give a detailed list of physical requirements, so anyone with mobility concerns should ask the operator for more information before booking. Children below seven are not accepted.

There are two optional costs to keep in mind. A rental dress is about $25 per person, and hiring a photographer is also about $25 per person. These are not included in the tour price. If you want the famous flowing-dress photographs or polished pictures taken by someone else, add that cost to your budget.

The experience includes insurance coverage during the Bali Swing activity. That is a useful inclusion, though you should still follow the site’s safety instructions and tell the operator about any physical limitations before you begin.

Lunch with Indonesian food after the swings

Lunch follows the swing visit and is included in the package. The meal is Indonesian food at a restaurant, with one bottle of mineral water per person also provided.

This arrangement keeps the day simple. You do not need to search for a restaurant between stops, and the driver can continue the route after the meal. One particularly positive account praised the food at Batur Sari Resto, so that restaurant may be part of the planned route or a possible dining stop.

The package does not list a specific menu, so you should not book this tour expecting a particular dish. If you have dietary needs, ask the provider in advance. The supplied details confirm Indonesian food, but they do not specify vegetarian, vegan, halal, allergy, or special-meal arrangements.

Kintamani village and the Mount Batur viewpoint

After lunch, the route heads to Kintamani village for views of Mount Batur and Lake Batur. You have about two hours here, which gives this stop more breathing room than the one-hour visits later in the day.

Kintamani is a hill country viewpoint rather than a mountain-climbing experience. You will see the active volcano and the broad lake from above, weather permitting. The view is the reason to come, so cloudy conditions can affect how much you see. The tour information does not promise a clear view or specify a particular viewing platform.

I like this part of the schedule because it changes the mood after the staged swing photographs. The swing stop is about posing and movement. Kintamani is about sitting back and taking in a much larger natural setting. Bring a phone or camera, but also give yourself time to simply look.

The stop has no separate admission fee listed. Petrol, parking, and entrance fees are covered overall, which helps avoid small surprise charges during the day. Still, it is worth confirming whether any optional purchases at the viewpoint are your responsibility.

Tegalalang Rice Terrace in one focused hour

The next stop is Tegalalang Rice Terrace, one of the best-known places near Ubud for seeing stepped rice fields. You have about one hour here, and admission is included.

The terraces give you a look at Bali’s cultivated countryside rather than a staged attraction. Depending on the time and conditions, you might see farmers working in the fields. That possibility is one reason to treat the visit as more than a photo stop. Pause to notice how the fields are shaped across the slopes and how different this setting feels from Kintamani’s volcanic view.

One hour is enough for a look and some photographs, but it is not a long walking visit. If you want an extended trek through the terraces, time for local shops, or a relaxed meal nearby, this package may move too quickly. The day includes four major stops, and the rice fields receive a compact visit.

Wear shoes you can walk in comfortably. The tour only says that moderate fitness is needed and does not describe the exact walking surface, so I would not plan on delicate footwear if you expect to explore beyond the main viewing area.

Tirta Empul Temple and its holy spring

The final sightseeing stop is Tirta Empul Temple, visited for about one hour. The temple is built around a sacred spring at Tampak Siring, and Balinese worshipers have used the site for more than a thousand years.

The spring is associated with self-purification, an important religious practice in Bali. You may see people taking part in the bathing ritual, but the provided details do not confirm that bathing is included in this tour. Treat the temple as a place of worship first and a photo stop second.

This is the most culturally significant stop on the route, but one hour is brief. You can see the main setting and learn from your driver, yet you may not have time for a slow visit. Ask your guide about appropriate behavior and clothing before entering. The supplied tour details do not spell out a dress code, so respectful clothing is the sensible choice.

Entrance is included. That makes the final stop easy to add to the day without another ticket purchase. It also gives the route a stronger finish than simply ending with another viewpoint.

The driver can make or break the day

Transport is provided in a private car with good air conditioning. Your English-speaking driver handles the driving, petrol, and parking, and hotel pickup is offered. The listed start time is 9:00 a.m., so confirm the exact pickup details when you book.

The driver is more than a person behind the wheel on a route like this. You are moving between several areas, and the quality of the explanations, driving, and timing can shape the whole experience. Feedback about this tour has praised Stone for good English, polite service, strong local knowledge, and safe driving. Bobby was described as kind and friendly, while Wawan Komang was praised for taking care of the group and making the journey feel safe. Heri received special credit for guide service and photography skills.

Those names are useful when you receive your driver assignment. If one of these guides is available, you may have a particularly helpful companion, but the operator cannot be assumed to guarantee a specific driver unless confirmed directly.

The private setup also means your group can ask questions and manage short pauses more easily than on a large bus. It does not mean the day is completely flexible, however. The swing activity takes four hours, and the rest of the route still has to fit within the eight to nine hour schedule.

Is $115 per person good value?

At $115 per person, the price is not the cheapest way to visit these places. You are paying for convenience and a private full-day arrangement, not just admission to the swings.

The value improves because the package includes:

• Private air-conditioned car
• English-speaking driver
• Hotel pickup
• Petrol and parking fees
• Entrance fees
• Indonesian lunch
• Mineral water
• Bali Swing Pioneer package
• Insurance during the swing activity

If you were to arrange a private car, driver, swing entry, food, and several entrance tickets separately, the convenience of one booking could be worth the difference. The tour is also easier for a small group that wants to stay together.

The value is less convincing if you do not care about the swing activity. Four hours is too much time to spend at a stop you only plan to tolerate. In that case, a temple and countryside tour without the swing would likely suit you better.

Group discounts are offered, but no discount amount is provided. Ask for the total price for your group rather than assuming the listed per-person rate is final.

Who should book this experience?

I would recommend this day to adults, couples, friends, and families with children aged seven or older who want a photo-heavy Bali experience with several classic sights. It suits you if you like having a private car, prefer a fixed route, and want a driver who can help with directions, timing, and local context.

It is also a good match if you have limited time in Bali and want to cover several Ubud and Kintamani highlights in one day. The route gives you a taste of the forest, volcano country, rice farming, and Balinese religious life.

I would hesitate if you dislike staged attractions, have limited mobility, or want long, quiet visits at cultural sites. The swing stop dominates the day, and the rice terrace and temple each receive only about an hour.

Free cancellation is available if you cancel at least 24 hours before the 9:00 a.m. start time. Cancellations or changes made less than 24 hours ahead are not accepted for a refund.

Should you book the Bali Swing and Kintamani tour?

Book it if you want the full Bali postcard collection in one private day: swings in the forest, Mount Batur and Lake Batur, rice terraces, Indonesian lunch, and a sacred spring temple. The package is especially practical for a group that values private transport and wants the major costs handled in advance.

Skip it if you want a quieter cultural day or a serious visit to the rice terraces and Tirta Empul. The best reason to book is the combination, but the biggest caution is also the combination: you cover a lot, and you spend four hours at the swing site.

For most people considering this tour, I would make the decision simple. If the six swing setups are a main goal, the private car, included lunch, and multiple sightseeing stops give the $115 price a reasonable case. If the swings are merely a trend you feel obliged to try, choose a different Bali day.

FAQ

Where does the tour start?

The listed start time is 9:00 a.m. Pickup is offered.

How long does the tour last?

The experience lasts approximately eight to nine hours.

Is this a private tour?

Yes. Only your group participates in the private tour or activity.

What kind of vehicle is included?

A private car with good air conditioning is included.

Is an English-speaking driver provided?

Yes. The package includes an English-speaking driver.

What swing activities are included?

The Bali Swing Pioneer package includes two single swings, one romantic swing, one bed swing, one sky bed, one chicken nest, and one bird nest.

Is lunch included?

Yes. Indonesian food is included, along with one bottle of mineral water per person.

Are entrance fees included?

Yes. Entrance fees are included for the listed attractions.

Is the tour suitable for young children?

The experience is not suitable for children below seven years old.

What is the cancellation policy?

You can cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Cancellations or changes made less than 24 hours before the experience are not accepted for a refund.