CRETYA Ubud infinity Pool + Hidden Water fall + Water Temple Tour

Cretya Ubud gives this day its big visual hook: an infinity pool set above sweeping rice terraces, with optional swings, zip lines, and a sky bike. I like that the tour does not stop at a photo-friendly pool. It adds a peaceful water temple and a waterfall reached through farms and bamboo groves. I also like the private car, included lunch, bottled water, entrance fees, and one drink at Cretya.

The main catch is the pool itself. Your ticket includes entry, but swings, zip lines, sky bikes, shopping, and reserved seating cost extra. Cretya can also feel crowded later in the day, so an early start matters.

Key points at a glance

• Start at Cretya Ubud: Enjoy rice terrace views, pool time, food, and a free drink before the crowds build.
• Optional adrenaline activities: Swings, zip lines, and the sky bike are available, but none are included in the tour price.
• Quiet spiritual stop: Gunung Kawi Sebatu offers clear water pools, lush grounds, and a chance to learn about Balinese cleansing customs.
• Waterfall through rural Bali: Manuaba Waterfall adds a more natural hour among tropical trees, bamboo, farms, and local fields.
• Food and coffee included: Oka Agro Wisata serves lunch with local or international choices, followed by complimentary coffee and herbal tea tasting.
• Private guiding: Only your group participates, with guides such as Yan, Guna, Ketut, and Kana praised for explaining local culture and helping with photos.

Why this Bali day works

This is a full-day outing for people who want several sides of Bali without arranging five separate trips. You get a stylish pool, a religious site, lunch with a view, a waterfall, coffee and tea, and a short art stop. The order gives the day a useful rhythm: modern leisure first, then culture, food, nature, and craft.

From Seminyak, expect roughly 8 to 10 hours in all. Bali traffic can stretch the driving time, especially on the return, but a private air-conditioned vehicle makes the day easier than joining a large bus tour. Your driver can also adjust the pace. One group finished early after feeling tired, and the guide was happy to take them back.

The price is $65 per person, with a minimum booking of two people. For two people, that is $130 for private transport, lunch, water, entrance tickets, and a full day of stops. That is fair value if you want convenience and a guide. It is less attractive if you only want to use the pool, since you can pay a separate entrance fee and skip the long circuit.

Cretya Ubud before the crowds

Cretya is the tour’s most polished stop. Its infinity pool looks across rice terraces, giving you the classic Bali view from a comfortable resort-style setting. You can swim, order food and drinks, and use the space as a relaxed opening to the day.

The tour includes admission and one free drink. It does not include the more theatrical activities. If you want the extreme swing, zip line, or sky bike, budget extra money. Shopping and special events at Cretya may also carry additional charges.

Arriving early is one of the smartest tips attached to this tour. Cretya becomes much harder to enjoy once seats and poolside areas fill up. The guide can take you inside, show you around, and help you find a table. That small bit of help matters because the setting is large and the seating rules may not be obvious at first.

There is an important difference between entry and comfort here. The pool may be included, but reserved seating can be expensive, with one account reporting prices of more than $100 for a private place to sit. You should ask your guide about current seating conditions before ordering extras. If you mainly want a swim and photos, you may be fine without a premium daybed. If you want to lounge for two hours, the added charge can change the value of the tour.

The water can feel cold, too. Bring a swimsuit, towel, and a dry change of clothes. The supplied information says people under 19 may not be allowed to swim at Cretya Ubud, so families should confirm this before booking.

Gunung Kawi Sebatu Temple and its clear pools

After Cretya, the mood changes at Gunung Kawi Sebatu Temple. This is a sacred water temple surrounded by greenery, with clear pools and a quieter feel than the pool club. Your guide can explain the role of water in Balinese Hindu practice and the meaning behind the temple grounds.

The stop lasts about an hour. That is enough time to walk around, take in the stone work, and listen to the cultural explanation without turning the visit into a long lecture. One of the strongest features of this tour is the guide’s role. Yan, Guna, Ketut, and Kana have each been singled out for explaining religion, customs, and local life in a friendly way.

You should dress respectfully for the temple. The supplied details do not list a specific dress code or rental policy, so confirm what is required before the day. Even when a temple feels calm and informal, it remains a working religious place, not just a sightseeing stop.

This temple is valuable because it gives context to the water you see later at the waterfall. Bali’s springs, pools, and rivers are not only scenic resources. They also carry religious meaning. A good guide helps you see that connection rather than treating the temple as another quick photo stop.

Lunch at Oka Agro Wisata

The lunch stop lasts about an hour at Oka Agro Wisata, a restaurant with views over the surrounding countryside. You can choose a set menu of local food or international food, which makes the stop easier for mixed groups.

Lunch is included, as are coffee and herbal tea samples. One vegan diner found plenty of suitable choices, but menus can change, so you should still tell the operator about dietary needs at booking. The restaurant also offers a wide range of local flavors through its coffee and tea tasting.

This is not simply a filler meal between attractions. It is a useful rest stop after the first two visits, particularly if you choose any of Cretya’s paid activities. You can sit down, eat, and enjoy the view without rushing to the next vehicle transfer.

The coffee and herbal tea are presented as a tasting experience, and you can buy products to take home. That is a pleasant way to support local agricultural production, though you should treat purchases as optional. Shopping is not included in the $65 price.

Manuaba Waterfall through farms and bamboo

Manuaba Waterfall is the most outdoorsy part of the day. The route passes tropical trees, bamboo forest, rice fields, and local farms before reaching the water. The operator may use Manuaba or two other lesser-visited waterfalls, depending on conditions and the day’s plan.

You have about an hour here. The stop is designed for getting wet and exploring, not just standing at a roadside viewpoint. Wear shoes that can handle wet ground and bring a swimsuit or clothing that dries quickly. A guest once ended up with wet footwear, so plan for water rather than treating this as a dry walk.

The waterfall may be the best reason to choose this tour over a pool-only outing. Cretya is highly designed and social, while the waterfall gives you a more rural setting. You see local farms and forest along the way, and the short walk makes the natural stop feel more connected to daily life.

Still, you should keep expectations sensible. The exact waterfall is not guaranteed, and conditions can affect the visit. The tour requires good weather. If poor weather forces cancellation, you are offered another date or a full refund.

Mas village and Bali’s working art tradition

The final listed stop is Mas Carving Center, with about 40 minutes for browsing and learning about local craft. Mas is associated with wood carving and painting, and the stop may also include silver jewelry.

This is a short visit, so think of it as an introduction rather than a full art workshop. You can see how Bali’s decorative traditions become commercial products and decide if anything interests you. Shopping is not included, and you should never feel obliged to buy.

The stop adds useful context to Ubud’s art identity. It also gives you a chance to take home something made in Bali rather than a generic souvenir. If you are not interested in shopping, tell your guide. The tour is private, so your group has more flexibility than it would on a fixed coach schedule.

The guides make the difference

A private tour lives or dies by the person behind the wheel. The strongest part of this experience is the personal service reported from guides including Yan, Guna, Ketut, and Kana.

Yan has been praised for clear communication before the tour, arriving early, helping with Cretya seating, showing the group around, and continuing to explain Bali during the long drive home. Guna has been described as calm, accommodating, and especially good at making the day easy. Ketut has been credited with strong organization, humor, and attentive care. Kana has been praised for detailed explanations about culture and religion.

You should not assume you will receive a particular guide unless the company confirms it. But you can ask for a guide who is comfortable explaining cultural sites and helping with photos. Guides may also take pictures for you, which is handy at the pool, temple, and waterfall.

The vehicle is private, air-conditioned, and supplied with bottled water. Only your group participates. That means you can spend longer at the waterfall, shorten the art stop, or return early if the day catches up with you.

What is included and what will cost extra

The $65 price includes:

• Private air-conditioned transportation
• Pickup service
• Lunch
• Bottled water
• Entrance tickets
• One free drink at Cretya Ubud
• Coffee and herbal tea tasting at the lunch stop

The following are not included:

• Swing
• Zip line
• Sky bike
• Shopping
• Premium seating at Cretya
• Special-event charges at Cretya
• Solo supplement

The solo supplement is IDR 350,000, paid directly to the driver. The normal booking requires at least two people. For a couple, friends, or a family group, the private format makes more financial sense because you are paying for the vehicle and guide while sharing the cost.

Who should book this tour

I would recommend it to first-time Bali visitors who want variety in one day. It suits couples and small private groups who value a flexible vehicle, cultural explanation, and a guide who can handle the practical details.

It is also a good fit if you want both polished and rural Bali. Cretya provides the dramatic pool setting, while the temple and waterfall offer a slower look at the countryside. The coffee stop and Mas village add local products and craft without requiring a separate shopping day.

You should think twice if you dislike commercial attractions or do not want to pay for extras. Cretya is the least traditional stop, and its premium seating costs can be startling. You may also find the day too packed if you prefer to spend a whole morning in one place.

Mobility needs deserve a direct question before booking. The tour includes a waterfall visit through trees, bamboo, and farms, but the supplied information does not specify trail conditions or step counts. Most people can participate, yet you should ask the operator for current details if walking on wet ground is difficult.

Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before the start time. Changes or cancellations inside that window are not accepted for a refund. The trip also depends on good weather and a minimum number of participants, although it is a private activity once confirmed.

Should you book it?

Book this tour if you want a well-filled private day with a strong guide, a rice terrace pool, a sacred water temple, lunch, coffee tasting, a waterfall, and a short art visit. At $65 per person for two or more people, the transport and included admissions make it a practical package.

Skip it if Cretya’s pool is your only goal, or if you want a quiet, purely cultural day. Start early, confirm your guide and any extra charges, bring swimwear and dry clothes, and ask about seating at Cretya. With those details settled, this tour offers a good mix of Bali’s modern attractions, spiritual life, countryside, and craft.

FAQ

How much does the tour cost?

The listed price is $65 per person. The minimum booking is two people.

Is pickup available?

Yes. Pickup is offered, and the tour provides private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle.

How long does the experience last?

The full experience takes approximately 8 to 10 hours.

Is this a private tour?

Yes. Only your group participates in the activity.

What is included at Cretya Ubud?

Admission and one free drink are included. Pool access is subject to the venue’s rules, including the stated restriction that people under 19 may not swim.

Are the swing, zip line, and sky bike included?

No. The swing, zip line, and sky bike require additional payment.

Is lunch included?

Yes. Lunch at Oka Agro Wisata is included, with local and international set-menu options.

Are coffee and herbal tea included?

Yes. The tour includes free local coffee and herbal tea tasting at the lunch stop.

Which waterfall will the tour visit?

The planned stop is Manuaba Waterfall, although the operator may use one of two other waterfalls with fewer visitors.

Can I cancel for a refund?

You can cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Poor weather or failure to meet the minimum number of participants may also lead to a different date or a full refund.