Bali Ubud & Kintamani Volcano Tour -All Inclusive

Mount Batur is the star of this full-day Bali outing, but the route gives you much more than a volcano viewpoint. You’ll move from carved temple gates and village workshops to rice terraces, a coffee plantation, the Monkey Forest, and Tirta Empul’s holy springs.

I like the private vehicle and driver-guide, since your group can ask questions and avoid sharing the day with strangers. I also like the clean price structure: lunch, fuel, parking, and entrance fees are included. The drawback is the packed schedule. With nine listed stops and an 8 to 10 hour day, you’ll see a lot, but you won’t linger everywhere.

Key points to know

• Mount Batur views: Kintamani gives you a clear look at the active volcano and Lake Batur.
• Private touring: Only your group participates, with hotel or port pickup available.
• Cultural range: Batuan Temple, Tirta Empul, village arts, and Balinese farms all make the day more than a scenic drive.
• Lunch included: An Indonesian meal is served with a rice terrace view.
• Guide quality matters: Wayan is praised for safe driving, local knowledge, quick replies, and careful attention to guests.
• Budget clarity: The $75 fee includes admission, fuel, parking, and lunch, but personal spending remains extra.

A full Bali day built around Mount Batur

This tour connects southern and central Bali with the Kintamani highlands. You start at 9:00 a.m. from Bali, with pickup from a hotel lobby or port, then travel through temple towns, art villages, Ubud, and the uplands near Mount Batur.

The route is designed for first-time visitors who want a broad look at Balinese culture without arranging separate taxis, tickets, meals, and parking. You get a private tour rather than a shared bus outing, which is a useful advantage in Bali, where road time can take a large share of the day.

The listed duration is about 8 to 10 hours. That is a realistic way to think about it: reserve most of your day. The schedule includes several one-hour visits, plus driving between places. Some stops may shift according to the route and the art village selected.

Batuan Temple begins the cultural side of the day

Pura Puseh Desa Batuan is one of the first major stops. This temple is known for its Balinese carvings and detailed architectural style, giving you an early look at how local religious buildings differ from ordinary tourist attractions.

The value here is visual and cultural. You can examine stone gates, carved figures, and temple details while your driver-guide explains what you are seeing. A guide is especially useful at a place like this, where a quick walk can otherwise become a series of attractive but unfamiliar shapes.

Plan to dress respectfully at temples. The provided tour details do not specify a dress code or whether a sarong is supplied, so ask your guide before leaving. The admission fee is included, which keeps this stop simple once you arrive.

Village arts bring a commercial side to Bali

The day may include Celuk Village, known for fine silver jewelry, or another craft village such as Batubulan for batik, Mas for wood carving, or Batuan for painting. The exact village depends on the route.

This is one of the more flexible parts of the experience. If you enjoy seeing how local crafts are made and want to browse, the stop can add useful context to the temple visits. If you are not interested in shopping, tell your driver-guide early so you understand how much time will be spent there.

You should also remember that personal purchases are not included. The tour covers entry fees and transport, but jewelry, art, coffee, and other items cost extra. That is not a problem, but it is worth knowing before you arrive with a fixed budget.

Ubud’s Monkey Forest adds shade and wildlife

The Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary gives you an hour to walk among tropical trees and observe the resident monkeys. It is one of Ubud’s best-known stops, and it brings a change of pace after the temple and village visits.

I would treat this as a wildlife stop, not a relaxed picnic. Monkeys can be entertaining, but they are also active animals. Keep your belongings secure and follow the sanctuary’s instructions. The supplied information does not promise feeding, special access, or a private section, so expect a standard visit with your guide.

An hour is enough to get a sense of the forest and see the main features, though it is not enough for a slow exploration of every path. The admission fee is included, and the private vehicle makes it easier to continue when your group is ready.

Lunch comes with a Tegallalang view

Lunch is an Indonesian menu served with a rice terrace view. This is a practical inclusion, since you do not need to stop and negotiate a separate meal during a tightly scheduled day.

The setting is part of the appeal. You are not simply eating in a roadside restaurant with no connection to the route. You get time to look across the terraces while trying local food. The tour does not specify the exact dishes, restaurant, or options for dietary needs, so contact Bali Charm in advance if you need a special meal.

The terrace dining stop and the later Tegallalang visit are both listed separately. That may mean you see the area from two different viewpoints or spend time at a restaurant before walking around the terraces. Ask your driver-guide how the day is arranged, since the exact sequence can vary.

Uma Pakel shows Bali’s farm products

At Uma Pakel Agro Tourism, you can see tropical plants such as robusta coffee, pineapple, Balinese snake fruit, cacao, jackfruit, durian, and other local crops. This stop helps explain what grows in Bali beyond the rice fields that dominate many photographs.

The best reason to include it is variety. You have temples, forest, terraces, and a mountain view, then a chance to see the plants and products behind some of Bali’s food and drink culture.

This is also a commercial stop, so you might find coffee or other products available for purchase. Since the tour details do not specify tastings or shopping conditions, do not assume either is included. The entry fee is covered, but personal purchases are not.

Kintamani delivers the day’s broadest view

Kintamani Highland is the visual high point of the tour. From the Penelokan area, you can look toward active Mount Batur, Lake Batur, and the dark volcanic rock around the mountain.

The view has a different character from the green terraces near Ubud. Mount Batur’s volcanic shape and the lake below give you a sense of Bali’s geological force, not just its farming traditions. This is the stop where you will want your camera ready.

Weather affects this part of the day. The tour promises a visit to the viewpoint, but it cannot guarantee clear conditions or an uninterrupted view of the volcano. Your guide can still explain the area if clouds cover the mountain.

Kintamani also helps justify the long driving route. If you only want Ubud’s forest and rice fields, a shorter tour may suit you better. If you want to connect Ubud with one of Bali’s major volcanic viewpoints, this route makes practical sense.

Tirta Empul explains Balinese purification

Tirta Empul is a holy spring temple where Balinese worshippers come to purify themselves in the sacred water. The temple gives you a chance to see an active religious site, not just a historic structure preserved for sightseeing.

You should approach this stop with respect. The water rituals are meaningful to local worshippers, so watch quietly and follow instructions about where you may walk. The tour includes the entrance fee, but the details do not say that participation in the purification ritual is included or required. You can visit the temple without assuming you must enter the water.

An hour gives you enough time to see the main areas and learn about the springs. Your driver-guide can help explain the purpose of the site, which is far more useful than taking photographs without context.

The Tegallalang terraces finish the scenery

Tegallalang Rice Terrace is one of the best-known views in the Ubud area. Rice fields follow the contours of the hills, creating a layered pattern that shows how farming adapts to steep ground.

The stop is attractive, but it is also a working agricultural area. You may see farmers tending rice fields on sloping ground, along with paths and viewpoints used for sightseeing. The tour does not specify a particular walking route or optional activities, so expect a general visit rather than a private farm experience.

Because lunch also takes place with a rice terrace view, the two Tegallalang portions can feel repetitive if you prefer constant variety. For many visitors, that repetition is worthwhile because the area is one of Bali’s signature sights. If you want more time for walking, tell your guide before the day begins.

What the $75 price really covers

At $75 per person, the tour is easier to judge when you look at what is bundled together. The fee includes a private tour, fuel surcharge, lunch, parking, and entrance fees to the places visited.

That matters in Bali. A day with several admissions and a long private drive can become expensive when arranged piecemeal. Here, the price gives you a clear starting cost. You only need to budget for personal expenses, such as souvenirs, drinks not included with lunch, or purchases at an art village or coffee plantation.

Group discounts are available, but the supplied information does not give the discount amount. Since this is a private activity, the value improves when several people share the vehicle and guide cost. A couple pays more per person than a family or small group would if the discount applies.

The main tradeoff is time. You are paying for a broad route, not a slow, specialist visit to one part of Bali. If you want long walks, extended temple study, or several hours at one village, this may feel hurried.

Why the driver-guide can make or break the day

The guide is central to this experience because much of the day takes place in the vehicle or at places where context matters. The tour provides an English or Japanese-speaking driver who also acts as your guide.

Wayan is one guide associated with the experience. He is praised for safe driving, local knowledge, quick replies before the tour, and careful attention throughout the day. Those details matter more than polished sales language. Bali’s roads and long transfers make a calm, safe driver especially important.

You should confirm the guide language you need when booking. The information states English or Japanese, but it does not say that every guide speaks both. You can also use the private format to ask for help adjusting the pace, especially at the art village or rice terraces.

Who will enjoy this route most

I would recommend this tour to a first-time visitor who wants a strong overview of Ubud and Kintamani in one day. It suits couples, families, and small groups who value a private car and prefer one organized payment for transport, lunch, admissions, and parking.

It also works well if you are staying outside Ubud and want hotel or port pickup. The route gives you temples, wildlife, farming, crafts, and a volcano viewpoint without requiring you to find separate drivers.

You may want another option if you dislike shopping-oriented stops, prefer a slow schedule, or have limited mobility. The tour says most people can participate, but it does not provide detailed accessibility information. Ask Bali Charm about walking surfaces, vehicle access, and the exact route if those points matter to you.

Useful details before you book

The tour begins at 9:00 a.m. and ends back at the meeting point. Pickup is offered from a hotel lobby or port, but the information does not list a detailed pickup zone, so confirm your address after booking.

Confirmation is provided at the time of booking. The experience is private, meaning only your group participates. That gives you more control than a shared coach, though the itinerary remains full.

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

Should you book the Bali Ubud and Kintamani tour?

Book it if you want one private day covering Ubud’s major sights, Mount Batur views, temples, lunch, and village stops. The $75 price is sensible because key costs are already included, and the private format gives you a more personal day than a large group bus.

Be realistic about the pace. This is a wide-ranging introduction, not a slow cultural retreat. Ask about the exact art village and the order of the Tegallalang stops, confirm your preferred guide language, and tell Wayan or your assigned driver what matters most to you.

If a safe driver, clear communication, and local explanation are high priorities, Wayan’s strong feedback makes him a welcome guide when available. If you want the most sights possible in one day and accept some time in the car, this tour is a practical choice.

FAQ

How long does the Bali Ubud and Kintamani tour last?

The tour lasts approximately 8 to 10 hours.

What time does the tour start?

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

Where does pickup take place?

Pickup is offered from your port or from your hotel lobby in Bali. The activity ends back at the meeting point.

Is this a private tour?

Yes. Only your group participates in the activity.

Is lunch included?

Yes. An Indonesian lunch is included, served with a rice terrace view.

Which entrance fees are included?

All entrance fees for the sites visited are included, along with fuel and parking fees.

What languages does the driver-guide speak?

The driver-guide speaks English or Japanese. Confirm your preferred language when booking.

Can I cancel for a full refund?

Yes, if you cancel at least 24 hours before the experience start time. Cancellations or changes made less than 24 hours before the start time are not accepted for a refund.