Bali Ubud & Kintamani Volcano Tour -All Inclusive

Mount Batur is the day’s big payoff: from Kintamani, you look across black volcanic rock toward the active volcano and Lake Batur. But this tour is not just a viewpoint run. It links Balinese temples, village crafts, rice terraces, and local food into one long private day.

I like the private format, since your driver-guide can explain what you are seeing and keep the day focused on your group. I also like the range: Tirta Empul’s holy springs and Batuan’s carved temple offer culture, while Monkey Forest, coffee plants, and the highland views keep the day varied.

The trade-off is pace. With eight stops and a stated duration of eight to ten hours, this is an ambitious route. Some stops may feel brief, and the art village and coffee plantation visits may include shopping or tasting elements that are not every visitor’s first choice.

Key points to know before booking

• Private vehicle and driver-guide: Only your group participates, with an English or Japanese-speaking driver who also acts as your guide.
• A full Ubud and Kintamani circuit: The route covers Batuan, Celuk or another art village, Monkey Forest, two rice-terrace entries, Tirta Empul, Uma Pakel, and Mount Batur views.
• Mount Batur without a hike: You visit Kintamani Highland for views of the active volcano and Lake Batur rather than climbing the mountain.
• Lunch with a rice-terrace view: An Indonesian meal is included during the Tegallalang portion of the day.
• Strong praise for Wayan: Wayan is singled out for safe driving, local information, prompt answers, and looking after the group throughout the day.
• Most major costs are covered: Entrance fees, fuel surcharge, parking, lunch, and pickup are included, while personal spending is not.

Why this private Bali day works well

At $75 per person, this tour makes the most sense for a small group that wants a ready-made day without arranging separate cars, entrance tickets, lunch, and route planning. The exact value improves as your group grows, since the tour is private and group discounts are offered.

You are not paying only for transport. The fee includes admission to the listed sites, parking, fuel, lunch, and a driver-guide. That removes several small expenses that can otherwise make a full-day outing harder to price.

The driver-guide is especially important here. Wayan receives the strongest praise, with specific credit for safe driving, local knowledge, quick replies before the tour, and careful attention during the day. Wayan may not be the assigned guide for every booking, so you should treat that as a useful indication of the service standard rather than a guaranteed request.

Pickup is offered from your hotel lobby or the port, with the day beginning at 9 a.m. The activity ends back at the meeting point. Since the route includes both Ubud and Kintamani, this is best for you if you want a broad first look at central Bali rather than a slow morning in one neighborhood.

Batuan Temple and Bali’s carved gateways

The first major sightseeing stop is Pura Puseh Desa Batuan, commonly called Batuan Temple. You have about an hour here, and admission is included.

The appeal is architectural. The temple is known for its Balinese carvings, ornate stonework, and distinctive design. You get an early introduction to the visual language that appears throughout Bali, where entrances, statues, and walls carry much of the character.

This stop is useful at the start of the day because it gives context to later temple visits. Tirta Empul will feel different, with its holy springs and purification practice, while Batuan focuses more on the temple setting and carved details.

You should allow time to look closely rather than treating the temple as a quick photo stop. The supplied schedule gives one hour, which is enough for a focused visit but not for lingering at every feature.

Celuk and the village craft tradition

The next stop is listed as Celuk Village, known for fine silver jewelry. The route can also include Batubulan for batik, Mas for wood carving, or Batuan for painting, depending on the day’s arrangement.

That flexibility is worth noting. You may not see every craft village, and the specific choice depends on the route. If silver jewelry interests you, Celuk is the most relevant stop. If you prefer textiles, carving, or painting, ask your guide early in the day which village is planned.

This part of the outing adds a human, working side to the sightseeing. You are not only looking at old buildings and scenery. You may see how Bali presents its art traditions through village workshops and displays.

The possible drawback is commercial focus. Art villages often make it easy to browse and buy, but you should not feel obliged to purchase anything. Consider this an optional cultural and shopping stop, with its value depending on your interest in local crafts.

Ubud Monkey Forest, with time to slow down

The Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary receives about an hour. It is a wooded Ubud site where groups of monkeys live among tropical plants and other animals.

This stop changes the rhythm of the day. After the temple and craft village, you get a greener setting and a chance to walk around rather than sit in the vehicle. The appeal is not only the monkeys. The forest setting gives you a sense of Ubud’s natural side and offers a break from the more structured temple visits.

Keep your attention on your belongings and follow the site’s instructions around the animals. The tour information does not specify the sanctuary’s exact rules, so your guide can help you understand what is appropriate during your visit.

An hour is enough to explore the main area, but it is not a full morning in the forest. If Monkey Forest is your top priority, remember that it shares the day with many other stops.

Tegallalang, lunch, and the first rice-terrace views

Lunch is served as part of the Tegallalang portion of the tour, with an Indonesian menu and a rice-terrace view. Lunch is included, so you do not need to budget separately for the meal.

This is one of the more practical inclusions. A full day with several sites can become tiring, and a planned meal keeps the route moving. The setting also gives you a chance to appreciate the terraces while eating instead of treating them as a quick roadside photo stop.

The schedule also lists Tegallalang Rice Terrace as a separate stop later in the day. The descriptions suggest that the route includes time for the terraces beyond the meal itself. You can expect sloping rice fields arranged along a hillside, with Balinese farmers working difficult, angled plots.

Do not assume the two rice-terrace entries mean two entirely different regions. The schedule gives both a lunch stop and a dedicated terrace visit, but the exact order and separation may depend on the day’s route. Ask your guide how the stops will be handled if you want more walking time.

Uma Pakel and Bali’s tropical crops

Uma Pakel Agro Tourism is scheduled for about an hour. Here you can see a range of tropical plants, including robusta coffee, pineapple, Balinese snake fruit, cacao, jackfruit, and durian.

This stop gives the day a useful agricultural angle. Rice terraces are the most famous example of Bali’s farming, but Uma Pakel broadens the picture by showing other crops grown in the region. Coffee and cacao are especially relevant for you if you want to connect the scenery with local produce.

The stop may also include coffee-related tasting or presentation, although the supplied details do not specify exactly what is offered. Personal expenses are not included, so keep that in mind if you encounter products for sale.

The plantation visit is not essential for every visitor. If you care most about temples and volcano views, an hour here may feel less important. If you enjoy food, plants, and local agriculture, it adds welcome variety.

Kintamani Highland and Mount Batur

Kintamani is the visual centerpiece of the day. From the highland viewpoint at Penelokan, you can see Mount Batur, Lake Batur, and the broad area of dark volcanic rock associated with the mountain.

The tour is designed for views, not a Mount Batur climb. That distinction matters. You get the volcano experience without turning the day into a physically demanding hiking trip, and the one-hour stop gives you time to take in the scene.

Mount Batur is active, and its volcanic character is part of what makes the view memorable. The combination of the mountain, lake, and black rock creates a sharp contrast with the cultivated terraces and tropical plants seen earlier.

Weather can affect what you see, but no weather guarantee is provided, so it is wise to keep expectations sensible. The highland stop is still worthwhile as part of the route, though the volcano view is naturally the part most dependent on visibility.

Tirta Empul and the meaning of holy water

Tirta Empul Temple is another one-hour stop and one of the day’s most important cultural visits. It is best known as a Holy Spring Temple, where Balinese worshippers come to use the sacred water for purification.

This is not simply another carved temple. The springs give the site a living religious purpose. You can learn how water, prayer, and ritual remain part of Balinese practice, which makes Tirta Empul different from the architectural focus at Batuan.

Approach this stop with respect. You are visiting an active place of worship, not only a sightseeing attraction. Your driver-guide can help explain local customs and what you should do while inside the temple area.

The one-hour schedule allows a meaningful visit, though it may not leave room for a slow, private ritual experience. The supplied information confirms the temple visit, but it does not state that bathing or purification participation is included. Do not book this tour assuming that it is.

The second Tegallalang look

The final listed sightseeing stop returns to Tegallalang Rice Terrace for another hour. This is described as a carefully shaped series of rice fields on a hillside, where you may see farmers working the sloped ground.

The value of a separate terrace visit is time. Lunch with a view is pleasant, but eating and sightseeing are different activities. A dedicated stop gives you a better chance to focus on the terraces, take photographs, and observe how the fields fit into the hillside.

Still, the repeated Tegallalang entries make the schedule look fuller than it may feel in practice. If the same general area is visited twice, you may prefer to use the second stop for a longer walk or a more relaxed look instead of rushing onward. Your private format gives you some room to discuss that with the guide.

Timing, comfort, and what the price covers

The official duration is about eight to ten hours, beginning at 9 a.m. That is a serious day, but the route covers a lot: temple architecture, craft villages, forest, agriculture, lunch, highland views, sacred springs, and rice terraces.

Private transport is a major advantage. Only your group participates, so you do not have to match another group’s pace. You can ask questions as you go and speak directly with the driver-guide about the order of the stops.

The tour includes:

• Private tour service
• Fuel surcharge
• Lunch
• Parking fees
• Entrance fees to the sites visited
• An English or Japanese-speaking driver-guide

Personal expenses are separate. That mainly matters at the art village and agro-tourism stop, where you may find items or products you want to buy.

At $75 per person, I see solid value for a group that wants many included admissions and a private day. Solo visitors may find the price less compelling, while two or more people can spread the cost of the vehicle and guide across the group.

Confirmation is provided at booking, and most people can participate. The activity offers free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time. Changes or cancellations inside that window are not accepted for a refund.

Who should book this Ubud and Kintamani route?

I would choose this tour if you have one full day for central Bali and want the main sights linked together. It suits first-time visitors, small groups, families who prefer a private vehicle, and anyone who wants a guide instead of managing separate taxis and tickets.

It is also a good fit if you want Mount Batur views but do not want to hike. The tour gives you the volcano, lake, and highland setting as part of a wider cultural day.

I would hesitate if you prefer slow travel. Eight stops can make the day feel structured and busy, especially if you want long walks at Monkey Forest, extended temple visits, or lots of time at the rice terraces. The craft village and coffee stop may also feel less appealing if shopping is not part of your plans.

Should you book Bali Ubud and Kintamani Volcano Tour?

Book it if you want breadth, private transport, included meals, and a guide who can connect Bali’s temples, farming, crafts, and volcanic scenery. The praise for Wayan’s safe driving, clear answers, and careful service is a strong reason to ask whether Wayan is available for your date.

Skip it if your ideal day means staying in one place, hiking Mount Batur, or spending hours at one temple or terrace. For most small groups with limited time, though, the price covers a lot, and the route offers a useful first look at Ubud and Kintamani in one organized day.

FAQ

What time does the tour start?

The tour starts at 9:00 a.m.

Where can pickup take place?

Pickup is offered from your hotel lobby or from the port in Bali.

Does the tour end at the pickup point?

Yes. 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 menu is included, with lunch served with a rice-terrace view.

Are entrance fees included?

Yes. Entrance fees to the sites visited, parking fees, and the fuel surcharge are included. Personal expenses are not included.