Bali Ubud & Kintamani Volcano Tour -All Inclusive

Temples, terraces, monkeys, and a volcano fill one day. This private Bali tour links Ubud’s cultural sights with the highland views of Kintamani, giving you a broad look at central Bali without having to arrange separate drivers, tickets, lunch, and parking. I especially like the private vehicle and driver-guide, since your group can travel together rather than joining a large bus. I also like that the price includes entrance fees and an Indonesian lunch, which makes the $75 cost easier to judge.

The main concern is the schedule. With eight to ten hours and as many as nine listed stops, this is a full day with plenty of time in the car. The art village visit can also change between Celuk, Batubulan, Mas, and Batuan, so you should expect a flexible route rather than a perfectly fixed program.

Key points to know before booking

• Private transport from your port or hotel: Pickup is offered from the lobby or port, and the day ends back at the meeting point.
• Mount Batur from Kintamani: The highland stop is for broad views of active Mount Batur and Lake Batur, not a volcano climb.
• Several major Ubud-area sights: You visit Batuan Temple, the Monkey Forest, Tirta Empul, coffee-growing areas, and the Tegallalang rice terraces.
• Lunch with a rice terrace view: An Indonesian meal is included during the Tegallalang portion of the day.
• Art villages may vary: The route may include silver jewelry at Celuk, batik at Batubulan, wood carving at Mas, or painting at Batuan.
• Strong guide praise: Wayan is singled out for safe driving, local knowledge, prompt communication, and careful attention throughout the day.

What the $75 price really covers

At $75 per person, this tour is priced as an all-inclusive private day rather than a basic sightseeing transfer. Your fee covers fuel, parking, lunch, entrance fees, and an English or Japanese-speaking driver who also acts as your guide. That matters in Bali, where a day built from separate rides and admission tickets can become harder to manage than it first appears.

The private format is the real value for couples, families, or a small group. Only your party joins the vehicle, so you are not sharing the day with a busload of strangers. You can ask questions as you go, and your driver can explain the temples, villages, farming areas, and local customs in a more direct way.

The price is less attractive if you care mainly about a quick trip to one sight. This tour tries to cover a lot. You are paying for convenience and variety, not for long, quiet visits at just two or three places.

Personal expenses are not included. The tour information does not specify what those might involve, so bring money for anything you choose to buy or pay for outside the stated inclusions. The art village and coffee plantation portions can also place you near local products, but purchases are not part of the price.

Starting at 9:00 with a private driver

The day begins at 9:00 a.m., with pickup from your hotel lobby or the port. The meeting point is listed as Bali, and the activity returns to that same meeting point at the end. Confirmation is provided when you book, which is useful when you are coordinating a hotel stay or port arrival.

A private driver-guide gives this tour a practical advantage. One driver can handle the roads, parking, and route while also explaining what you are seeing. Wayan receives particularly strong praise for safe driving, local knowledge, quick replies before the tour, and looking after a group throughout the day. Those details matter in a full-day outing, especially when you are moving between busy cultural sites and higher mountain roads.

The schedule lasts about eight to ten hours. That estimate leaves room for traffic, the number of stops, and the pace of your group. You should treat the itinerary as a full-day circuit, not a punctual chain of short appointments.

Batuan Temple and Bali’s carved stonework

The first substantial cultural stop is Pura Puseh Desa Batuan, also known as Batuan Temple. You have about an hour here, and admission is included.

The temple is presented as a long-running visitor destination with strong Balinese architectural detail. Look for carved surfaces and the careful arrangement of the temple buildings. This is a useful early introduction to Bali’s religious design before the day moves into nature, food, and highland scenery.

An hour gives you enough time to look around without turning the temple into a rushed photo stop. You should still remember that this is a place of worship, not simply an outdoor monument. Dress and behavior should be respectful, especially around worshippers and ceremonial areas.

The tour description does not give a detailed dress code, so it is wise to ask your driver what is appropriate before entering. The driver-guide can also provide context that a ticket alone would not offer.

Choosing an art village: Celuk, Batubulan, Mas, or Batuan

The next village visit is one of the more flexible parts of the day. Celuk is associated with fine silver jewelry, Batubulan with batik, Mas with fine wood carving, and Batuan with painting. The exact choice depends on the route and circumstances.

This stop can help you see Bali as a place where artistic work is tied to village life and local skill. It is different from simply browsing a souvenir shop in central Ubud. You are being directed toward places known for particular forms of craft.

The drawback is that the tour description does not promise one specific village every time. If you have your heart set on silver jewelry or wood carving, ask before the day begins. You may get one of the listed villages rather than all of them, and the schedule allows about an hour for this part.

Keep your expectations sensible. The visit is designed as a sightseeing stop, not a full craft workshop. Personal purchases are not included, and you should view buying anything as optional.

One hour among the monkeys in Ubud

The Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary is allotted about an hour. Here you walk through a tropical setting associated with groups of monkeys and other animals, while also seeing one of Ubud’s best-known cultural sites.

The forest has a role beyond animal viewing. It is tied to Ubud’s religious and local life, which gives the stop more substance than a simple wildlife encounter. The setting also offers a break from the vehicle after the first temple and village visits.

Monkeys can make this stop lively, but you should follow the guide’s directions and keep personal belongings secure. The supplied information does not specify the sanctuary’s current rules, so do not assume that feeding or touching animals is allowed. Your driver-guide is the right person to ask about conduct before you enter.

One hour is enough for an introduction, but not for an extended walk through every part of the forest. If the Monkey Forest is your main reason for visiting Ubud, you may find the allotted time brief. For a day that also includes a volcano viewpoint and two temple visits, the shorter format is understandable.

Lunch above the Tegallalang rice terraces

Lunch is included, with an Indonesian menu and a rice terrace view. This is a practical pause in a busy day, and it gives you a chance to eat without arranging another restaurant stop.

The setting is part of the appeal. Tegallalang is known for rice fields shaped into terraces along the hillsides, showing how farming works with Bali’s sloping ground. You are not simply eating in an ordinary roadside restaurant, at least according to the stated plan, but taking a meal with a view of the terraces.

The tour description names Tegallalang at this point and again later, so the exact order may vary. One listed stop says lunch takes place with a rice terrace view, while another gives you time to visit the terraces themselves. Ask your driver how the day is being arranged when you are picked up.

The meal is included, but the menu is described only as Indonesian. If you have dietary restrictions, raise the issue before booking or at the start of the tour. No special meal arrangement is promised in the information provided.

Uma Pakel and Bali’s tropical crops

Uma Pakel Agro Tourism gives you about an hour to see coffee and other tropical plants. The listed crops include robusta coffee, pineapple, Balinese snake fruit, Balinese potatoes, star fruit, cacao, jackfruit, and durian.

This is one of the more distinctive stops because it connects the day’s scenery with agriculture. Rice terraces are the most famous farming image in this part of Bali, but the plantation visit shows that coffee, fruit, cacao, and other crops also matter to the local economy and daily life.

You should think of this as an introduction to tropical growing rather than a major agricultural tour. The supplied details do not promise a coffee tasting, demonstration, or hands-on activity. The main confirmed feature is the chance to see the plantation and the range of plants grown there.

For some people, this stop will be a pleasant change of pace. Others may prefer more time at the temple or volcano viewpoint. Since this is a private tour, you can tell your driver which parts of the day interest you most, although the stated program is still built around the listed stops.

Kintamani and the view of Mount Batur

Kintamani is the scenic high point of the route. You spend about an hour in the highlands looking toward active Mount Batur and Lake Batur. The view from Penelokan is described as a combination of the volcano, the lake, and broad stretches of dark volcanic rock.

This is not a Mount Batur trekking tour. You do not climb the volcano. Instead, you reach the Kintamani area by vehicle and take in the view from above.

The appeal is the contrast with Ubud. Earlier stops focus on carved temples, village crafts, forest, and farming. Here, the scene opens toward volcanic terrain and Lake Batur. It gives the day a strong change in scale.

Weather can affect what you see, and the information provided does not promise clear conditions. That is an important consideration when booking any viewpoint tour. You may get a striking view, or you may find cloud covering part of the mountain. The tour still takes you to the Kintamani area, but visibility is never something a schedule can guarantee.

Tirta Empul, Bali’s holy spring temple

Tirta Empul is another one-hour stop and one of the most culturally important parts of the day. It is widely known as a Holy Spring Temple, where Balinese worshippers come to use holy water for purification.

The key here is respectful observation. This is not just a decorative temple with photo opportunities. The water and rituals have meaning for local worshippers, and your driver-guide can help explain what you are seeing.

The information supplied does not say that a purification ritual is included for you, so do not assume you will take part. You can visit the temple and learn about its purpose, but any participation should follow local rules and guidance.

Tirta Empul also balances the more scenic stops. The Monkey Forest, coffee plantation, and rice terraces show nature and daily life. This temple gives you a clearer view of Balinese religious practice.

Returning to Tegallalang’s terraces

The final listed sightseeing stop is Tegallalang Rice Terrace, again with about an hour assigned. The terraces are described as carefully shaped fields set along a hillside, where farmers work on sloping ground.

This is one of the best places to slow down and look closely at how the scenery has been made. The terraces are not just a green backdrop. They are working farmland arranged with considerable care and effort.

The duplicate Tegallalang entries deserve attention when you plan your day. One mention combines lunch and a terrace view, while the later stop focuses on seeing the rice fields and farmers. It may be that the lunch and walking portions are handled as separate parts of the route, or that the order changes. Confirm the sequence with your driver.

An hour provides a useful look, but it may not satisfy you if you want a long countryside walk. This tour is designed to show several highlights in one day, so each stop has a set time rather than unlimited exploration.

Who will get the most from this tour?

I would recommend this tour to a first-time Bali visitor who wants Ubud, Kintamani, temples, farming, and local crafts in one organized day. It also suits a small group that values privacy and wants the convenience of one vehicle, one driver, included meals, and included admission.

Families and couples may appreciate the private setup. A group of four can spread the $75-per-person cost across a full day of transport and sightseeing, while still avoiding a large group format. The private arrangement also makes it easier to ask questions or discuss the pace directly with the driver.

You should think twice if you dislike busy schedules or long vehicle journeys. The route covers many areas, and the eight to ten-hour duration can feel demanding. You may prefer a shorter private visit focused only on Ubud or only on Kintamani.

The tour is also a better fit for people who want an overview than for specialists. Art lovers may want more time in one village. Temple enthusiasts may want longer visits. Hikers will not find a volcano climb here.

Booking about 41 days ahead is the stated average, so planning early may be sensible if your Bali dates are fixed. Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Changes or cancellations made less than 24 hours before the 9:00 a.m. start are not accepted for a refund.

Should you book the Bali Ubud and Kintamani tour?

Book it if you want a private, well-filled day that combines Bali’s major central sights with little planning on your part. The strongest reasons are the included tickets and lunch, the driver-guide format, the Mount Batur viewpoint, and the personal service associated with Wayan, who is praised for safe driving and careful attention.

Skip it if you want a slow, highly focused visit or if the thought of nine listed stops feels tiring. Before booking, confirm the pickup point, the art village planned for your date, and how the two Tegallalang portions fit together.

For most first-time visitors with only one day for this part of Bali, the tour offers good value. It gives you culture, scenery, food, and rural views in a single private circuit, with enough structure to keep the day moving.

FAQ

How much does the Bali Ubud and Kintamani Volcano Tour cost?

The tour costs $75 per person.

How long does the tour last?

The tour lasts approximately eight to ten hours.

What time does the tour start?

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

Is hotel or port pickup available?

Yes. Pickup is offered from your hotel lobby or from the port.

Is this a private tour?

Yes. Only your group participates in the activity.

What is included in the price?

The price includes a private tour, fuel surcharge, lunch, parking fees, entrance fees to the included sites, and an English or Japanese-speaking driver who also serves as your guide.

Does the tour include a Mount Batur climb?

No. The itinerary includes views of active Mount Batur and Lake Batur from the Kintamani highlands.

Can I cancel for a full refund?

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