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

The best part of this Bali day tour is the change of scenery. You begin on horseback beside Saba Bay, then move inland to a waterfall, rice terraces, tropical crops, and a treetop restaurant. It gives you a broad look at Bali in one long day, not just another beach stop.

I like the private hotel transfer and the fact that lunch, water, entrance fees, and riding safety equipment are included. I also like the mix of gentle coastal riding and inland sights, especially if you want variety without arranging several separate trips.

The main drawback is the length. At eight to ten hours, with several stops and a potentially long return drive, this is a full day. The horse ride is limited to about one hour, and the 90-kilogram weight limit matters when deciding if it is right for you.

Key points to know before booking

• Saba Beach horseback ride: Ride for about one hour along the coast and through countryside near Saba Bay.
• Tegenungan Waterfall: Reach the falls by a maintained path and concrete steps, with about an hour set aside for the visit.
• Tegallalang rice terraces: See hillside fields and working farmland, then eat an Indonesian lunch with views over rice fields and the Sapat River valley.
• Uma Pakel Agro Tourism: Walk among coffee, cacao, pineapple, salak, jackfruit, durian, and other tropical plants.
• Private transport: Only your group joins the activity, with pickup in listed Bali resort areas and an air-conditioned minivan.
• Practical limit: The horse riding has a maximum weight of 90 kilograms. Wear sandals or shoes, but not heels.

Saba Bay puts the horse ride first

The tour begins at 8:30 a.m., with pickup available from Kuta, Seminyak, Sanur, Nusa Dua, Tanjung Benoa, and Ubud. That broad pickup area makes this useful if you are staying in one of Bali’s main visitor bases, though the drive time will vary depending on your hotel.

At Saba Bay Stables, professional grooms give you a full safety briefing and provide international-standard safety equipment. That is important for first-time riders. You should still listen closely, wear sensible clothing, and tell the staff if you have little or no riding experience.

The riding portion lasts about one hour. The route follows Saba Beach and continues through the countryside. You may see seaside villages, temples, Mount Agung, and Nusa Penida Island, depending on conditions and visibility. Those views give the ride more character than a short circuit inside a stable.

This is best understood as a scenic guided ride, not a long equestrian outing. You will spend far more time sitting in the minivan and visiting sights than in the saddle. If horseback riding is your main reason for booking, the one-hour length may feel brief. If you want to add a simple coastal ride to a full day of sightseeing, the balance works well.

The tour is private, so you are not matched with a large mixed group. That can make the safety briefing and pace more comfortable. It also gives your own group some say in how much time you spend at the later stops, although the full route still needs to fit into the day.

Tegenungan Waterfall adds a short nature stop

After the coast, the tour turns toward Tegenungan Waterfall, one of Bali’s best-known waterfall stops. The approach uses a maintained path and concrete steps, with safety rails leading down toward the base.

Plan on about one hour here. That is enough time to walk down, see the falling water, take photographs, and make the climb back up without turning the stop into a major hike. The steps are the key practical point. You should wear shoes or secure sandals, and you should be comfortable walking downhill and back uphill.

The waterfall is a popular attraction, so this is not the quietest part of the day. Its value comes from convenience: you get a recognizable Bali nature stop without needing a separate trek or a complicated route. The tour includes the entrance fee, which keeps the day’s costs easier to track.

Do not treat this as a full swimming or hiking excursion. The supplied schedule allows about an hour, and the tour has several more stops ahead. The best approach is to enjoy the view, take your photographs, and keep enough energy for the rice terraces.

Tegallalang shows Bali’s working hillside farms

The Tegallalang rice terraces offer a different kind of scenery. Here, rice fields are shaped into the slopes, with narrow plots and paths following the contours of the hills. You can see farmers working difficult, angled ground, a useful reminder that these terraces are part of daily life rather than simply a photo setting.

The visit lasts about an hour. You may find uneven walking surfaces and sloping paths, so comfortable footwear matters. The supplied advice allows shoes or sandals and specifically rules out heels. Sunscreen is also worth packing, as much of the stop is outdoors.

Tegallalang is one of the tour’s stronger stops for photography, but it can also be the most visually busy. You are seeing a famous attraction within a packed day, not spending half a day quietly walking through farmland. Keep your expectations realistic and focus on the shape of the fields, the views into the valley, and the farming activity.

I like that the rice terrace stop is paired with lunch rather than treated as a rushed photo break. The combination gives you time to look around, sit down, and take in the setting before the afternoon visits.

Lunch comes with a view over the Sapat River valley

Lunch is an Indonesian menu served at a multi-level restaurant in the Ceking village area of Tegallalang. The restaurant looks over the Sapat River valley, rice fields, private gardens, and treetops. The setting is a large part of the appeal.

Lunch is included, which is useful on a long day. You do not have to stop the vehicle to search for a restaurant, and you know a meal is built into the schedule. Bottled water is included as well, but bring extra money for any personal purchases or additional drinks.

The restaurant’s elevated position gives you broad views, but the stop is still designed for a tour group’s schedule. You should expect a convenient meal in a scenic setting rather than a long, highly personal food experience. The information provided identifies the meal as an Indonesian menu, but it does not list individual dishes or options for dietary needs. If you have food restrictions, ask before booking.

This is also a useful rest point. By the middle of an eight to ten-hour day, a proper seated meal makes the rest of the route easier. The combination of lunch, gardens, and views breaks up the walking and driving.

Uma Pakel introduces Bali’s coffee and tropical crops

Uma Pakel Agro Tourism is a coffee plantation and tropical crop stop. The visit is scheduled for about an hour and includes a look at robusta coffee, pineapple, salak, plain Balinese potatoes, star fruit, cacao, jackfruit, durian, and other plants.

This stop works best if you are curious about what grows in Bali beyond rice. It gives the day an agricultural side and connects the food on your plate with the crops grown around the island. Coffee is the headline, but the range of plants is what makes the stop interesting.

The visit is not described as a formal coffee-making class or a long plantation walk. Go expecting an introduction to tropical cultivation and a chance to see plants you may not recognize. The admission is listed as free, while the tour includes transport and the rest of the scheduled stops.

As with the rice terraces, this is a structured sightseeing stop. If you prefer a quiet, independent plantation visit, the group schedule may feel limited. Since your party is private, though, you avoid being placed with strangers throughout the day.

The return route may include Celuk or another art village

On the way back to your hotel, the driver may visit an art village if time allows and if it matches your interests. Celuk is associated with fine silver jewelry, Batubulan with batik, and Mas with wood carving.

This part is optional rather than guaranteed. The schedule depends on the day, the return route, and how much time remains after the main stops. It is best seen as a flexible extra, not one of the core reasons to book.

If you want jewelry, textiles, or woodwork, tell the driver early. If you would rather return to your hotel after a long day, you can use this part of the route as a reason to keep expectations modest. The tour description does not promise a workshop, demonstration, or purchase credit, so any shopping is a personal expense.

What the $95 price really covers

At $95 per person, this is not the cheapest way to see one Bali attraction. It is more useful to compare it with the cost and effort of arranging several separate outings.

The price includes private return hotel transfer, an English or Japanese-speaking driver, a professional guide, an air-conditioned minivan, bottled water, riding safety equipment, the horse ride, entrance fees, and Indonesian lunch. Those inclusions remove several common add-on costs.

The private format is the biggest value point. Only your group participates, so you are not sharing the vehicle with unrelated passengers or following a large tour bus. For two people, the price may feel substantial, but the convenience is stronger. For a family or small group, it can make more sense, especially when the group discount applies.

The value drops if you only want horseback riding. One hour in the saddle is a modest amount of riding for the total price. The tour makes more sense if you want a packaged day that combines coast, waterfall, rice terraces, food, agriculture, and optional arts.

There is also a practical value in not having to navigate Bali’s roads yourself. You get a driver, hotel pickup, and a fixed route. The trade-off is less freedom to linger at one place or cut stops from the day.

Timing, comfort, and what to bring

The stated duration is eight to ten hours, starting at 8:30 a.m. That range likely reflects pickup locations, road conditions, and the time spent at the stops. Ubud may offer a shorter route to the inland attractions than a pickup from the southern resort areas, but the exact timing is not specified.

Wear light, practical clothing. Long or short pants are both acceptable, but pants may feel more comfortable on horseback. Bring shoes or secure sandals, and leave high heels behind. Sunscreen and a camera are specifically recommended.

Pack extra money for personal expenses. The tour covers the listed meal, water, transport, and entrance fees, but it does not cover personal purchases. That matters if you visit an art village or decide to buy coffee, jewelry, batik, or other goods.

The 90-kilogram maximum weight is a firm booking detail, not a minor footnote. Check it before paying. Most people can participate, but the day includes horseback riding, steps at the waterfall, and walking around the terraces, so you should be comfortable with those activities.

The English or Japanese-speaking driver helps with communication during the day. A professional guide is also included, and one posted account particularly praised the guide’s explanations of local traditions during the journey. No guide name is provided, so you should not book expecting a specific named guide.

Who will enjoy this private Bali day tour

I would recommend this tour to you if you want a wide sample of Bali in one day and prefer a private vehicle to public transport or a large coach. It suits couples, families, and small groups who like a mixture of light activity, scenery, food, and culture.

It is also a good fit for first-time visitors who do not want to choose between a beach ride, waterfall, rice terrace, and plantation. The route gives each one a place in the day.

I would think twice if you want a slow schedule. Six listed stops, road travel, a one-hour ride, and a waterfall walk create a busy program. You should also reconsider if horseback riding is your only priority, if you dislike tourist-oriented agriculture stops, or if the 90-kilogram limit applies to you.

The free cancellation policy is helpful if your plans are uncertain: you can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before the local start time. Changes or cancellations inside that window are not accepted, and the payment is not refunded.

Should you book it?

Book this tour if you value convenience, private transport, and variety more than a slow pace or a long horse ride. The strongest reasons are the Saba Beach setting, the included lunch with rice terrace views, and the chance to cover several very different parts of Bali without planning each transfer yourself.

Skip it if you want a dedicated riding experience, a quiet waterfall visit, or a full day focused on one region. At $95, the package earns its price through the private vehicle and many inclusions, not through the length of the horseback portion. For the right kind of day, it is a practical and well-rounded introduction to Bali’s coast, farms, scenery, and local crafts.

FAQ

Where does the horseback riding take place?

The riding takes place at Saba Beach, at Saba Bay Stables. The route follows Saba Beach and continues through nearby countryside.

How long is the horse riding?

The horseback riding portion lasts about one hour. A safety briefing and international-standard safety equipment are provided before the ride.

What time does the tour start?

The stated start time is 8:30 a.m. The full experience lasts approximately eight to ten hours.

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes. Private return hotel transfer is included from Kuta, Seminyak, Sanur, Nusa Dua, Tanjung Benoa, and Ubud.

Is lunch included?

Yes. An Indonesian menu is included, served at a restaurant in the Tegallalang area with views over the Sapat River valley, rice fields, gardens, and treetops.

What is the horse-riding weight limit?

The maximum listed weight is 90 kilograms. You should check this requirement before booking.