Bali Ubud & Kintamani Volcano Tour -All Inclusive

Bali packs a lot into this long day. This private Ubud and Kintamani tour combines temples, village crafts, rice terraces, coffee plants, lunch, and views of Mount Batur without making you arrange separate transport. I especially like the private vehicle with a driver-guide and the fact that entrance fees, parking, fuel, and lunch are included. The main drawback is the pace: with nine listed stops and only eight to ten hours, some visits may feel brief, and the schedule begins at 9:00 a.m.

I also like the cultural range. You move from Batuan’s carved temple to Celuk’s art traditions, then from Ubud’s Monkey Forest to the holy springs of Tirta Empul. The $75 price is strong for a private outing with this many inclusions, though personal expenses are extra and the exact village visit can vary.

Key Points to Know Before You Go

• Private touring for $75 per person: Your group travels alone, with an English or Japanese-speaking driver who also serves as your guide.
• Mount Batur from Kintamani: The highland stop gives you views of active Mount Batur and Lake Batur, including the volcano’s dark rock fields.
• Several major Ubud sights: The day includes the Monkey Forest, Tegallalang rice terraces, Tirta Empul, and an Indonesian lunch.
• Craft villages add local context: Celuk is associated with fine silver jewelry, while other possible village visits focus on batik, wood carving, or painting.
• Lunch and admission are covered: Entrance fees, parking, fuel surcharge, and lunch are part of the stated price.
• A full schedule with a late start: Pickup begins at 9:00 a.m., and the listed stops can take the whole day.

What This Private Bali Tour Is Really Offering

This is not a quiet countryside outing with one or two carefully chosen sights. It is a broad introduction to central Bali, built for people who want to see many famous places in one day.

You start with pickup from your hotel lobby or port and travel in a private group. That matters in Bali, where roads between Ubud, the villages, Kintamani, and the temples can consume much of your day. Having one driver handle the route saves you from arranging taxis or negotiating separate admission tickets.

The driver also acts as your guide. English or Japanese service is offered, and the strongest praise for this experience centers on Wayan. He is described as a safe driver, responsive before the tour, accommodating during the day, and generous with local information. Those are practical qualities here. A long day on busy roads is much better when you feel looked after and can ask questions as you go.

The tour is private, but it is not custom-built in the full sense. The main attractions are set out in advance, and the art village portion may be Celuk, Batubulan, Mas, or Batuan depending on the route. If you want complete control over the timing, ask about that before booking.

Batuan Temple and Bali’s Carved Stonework

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

This is a useful early introduction to Balinese temple design. The temple is known for detailed Balinese carving and an architectural style that makes the entrance, walls, and stone figures worth slowing down for. You get a look at a working place of worship rather than only a scenic photo stop.

A guide can help explain what you are seeing, which is especially useful if temple forms are new to you. Dress and behavior should be respectful at any temple, though the supplied tour details do not specify clothing rules or whether sarongs are provided. It is sensible to ask the operator before departure if you need exact guidance.

The possible limitation is that the stop is one of many. An hour gives you time to look around, but not an extended study of the temple or its ceremonies.

Art Villages: Silver, Batik, Wood, or Painting

Next comes a craft village stop, listed as Celuk, with a visit of about one hour. Celuk is associated with fine silver jewelry, while the route may instead include Batubulan for batik, Mas for wood carving, or Batuan for painting.

This section adds something many scenic tours miss: a look at Bali’s working art traditions. You are not simply moving from one viewpoint to the next. You have a chance to see how a village’s identity can center on a particular craft.

The wording of the route matters. The exact village depends on the day and route, so do not assume you will see all four. If silver jewelry is the reason you want this stop, confirm that Celuk is planned. If you would rather focus on painting or wood carving, ask whether another village can be used.

The practical concern is shopping pressure. The tour information does not promise a demonstration, workshop, or required purchase. You should treat this as a craft-area visit, not as a guaranteed hands-on activity. Personal expenses are not included, so anything you buy costs extra.

Ubud’s Sacred Monkey Forest

The Monkey Forest receives about an hour. It is one of Ubud’s best-known attractions, with monkeys and other tropical animals among the trees and temple grounds.

This stop gives the day a change of rhythm. After temple carvings and village crafts, you enter a more wooded setting. The site also has cultural importance beyond the animals, since the forest is tied to the continuity of the local area and its religious life.

I would keep your expectations realistic. One hour is enough for an introduction, but not for an unhurried walk through every section. The tour description does not provide specific safety instructions or animal-handling rules, so listen closely to your guide and avoid assuming that the monkeys are tame simply because they are accustomed to people.

For families and first-time visitors, this is likely to be one of the most memorable stops. For people who prefer temples and scenery, it may feel less important than Batuan or Kintamani.

Lunch Beside the Tegallalang Rice Terraces

Lunch is described as an Indonesian menu served with a rice terrace view, and it is included in the price. That is a meaningful benefit on a day with so many stops. You do not need to find a restaurant mid-route or pay separately for the main meal.

The view gives lunch a sense of place. Tegallalang is known for rice fields shaped into terraces along the hillside, and the setting helps you understand how farming works on sloping ground. The tour information does not list specific dishes, so you should not expect a guaranteed menu choice or particular specialty.

There is also a second Tegallalang rice terrace stop listed later, which may indicate a separate viewpoint, a duplicated itinerary entry, or additional time in the same area. The schedule should be clarified before departure. You may be spending time at one terrace location for lunch and then returning to another part of the terraces, but the details are not fully spelled out.

Uma Pakel and Bali’s Tropical Crops

Uma Pakel Agro Tourism offers a one-hour look at tropical plants and coffee production. The listed crops include robusta coffee, pineapple, Balinese snake fruit, Balinese potatoes, star fruit, cacao, jackfruit, and durian.

This is a good stop if you want more than postcard views. You see the agricultural side of the Ubud area and learn how different plants fit into daily life and local trade. Coffee gives the visit a clear focus, but the range of crops makes it broader than a simple tasting stop.

The information does not promise a coffee tasting, a plantation demonstration, or a purchase. Those things may be available, but you should not treat them as guaranteed parts of the tour. The value here is the chance to see and discuss tropical agriculture, especially if your guide explains how the plants are used.

Because the day already includes several stops, this may feel like an optional-interest visit. Coffee fans and garden-minded visitors should enjoy it more than people mainly seeking temples or volcano views.

Kintamani and the Mount Batur View

Kintamani is the scenic high point of the route. You have about an hour to look toward active Mount Batur and Lake Batur from the highland area.

The view combines the volcano, the lake, and wide stretches of dark volcanic rock. It is the kind of stop that makes the long drive worthwhile, especially if you have not planned a separate Mount Batur excursion. This tour is a viewing experience, not a climb. You do not hike Mount Batur as part of the stated itinerary.

Weather can affect what you see, and the tour details do not promise clear conditions. Still, the stop gives you a chance to appreciate Bali’s volcanic setting without committing to a strenuous early-morning trek.

The timing deserves attention. Starting at 9:00 a.m. means you reach Kintamani later than you would on a sunrise volcano trip. That is fine if your goal is a daytime view combined with Ubud sights. It is not the right plan if you specifically want sunrise from Mount Batur.

Tirta Empul and the Holy Springs

Tirta Empul is another one-hour stop. This temple is best known for its holy springs, where Balinese worshippers come for purification with sacred water.

This visit adds a spiritual dimension to the day. You are not looking only at carved gateways or scenic fields. You are learning about a living religious practice and the beliefs connected to purification and bad luck.

Respect matters here. The details provided do not say that bathing is included or that visitors may take part in the purification ritual. Do not assume participation is part of the tour. Ask your guide what is appropriate when you arrive, and observe quietly if ceremonies are taking place.

For me, this is one of the most valuable stops because it places Bali’s religious life at the center of the day. The drawback is the same as at the other temples: one hour allows an introduction, not a full exploration.

A Schedule That May Feel Tightly Packed

On paper, the tour includes pickup plus eight sightseeing stops, with each stop listed at roughly one hour. The stated total duration is eight to ten hours, so the schedule cannot allow a full hour at every location once driving time is counted.

That does not make the tour poor value. It simply means you should think of it as a highlights route. You will see many important places, but you may need to move along when you would prefer to linger.

The private format helps. Since only your group participates, you can ask the driver about the day’s rhythm and possibly spend less time at a stop that does not interest you. The information does not promise a fully flexible itinerary, so confirm how much adjustment is possible.

The 9:00 a.m. start is convenient for people who dislike very early departures. It also means you lose the cooler, quieter morning hours and may reach the volcano after the best early light. Your choice depends on your priorities.

What the $75 Price Includes

At $75 per person, the package offers solid value, particularly for a private tour. The price includes:

• Private touring for your group only
• Fuel surcharge
• Lunch
• Parking fees
• Entrance fees to the listed sites
• An English or Japanese-speaking driver who also guides

Those inclusions remove several costs that can quickly add up during a full day. You are paying for transport, admissions, a meal, and local assistance in one package rather than piecing the day together yourself.

The phrase all inclusive has limits. Personal expenses are not included, so shopping, extra purchases, and other individual costs remain yours. Group discounts are offered, but the supplied details do not state the discount amount.

The private format is especially useful for a group of friends or family. A solo visitor may find the per-person price less compelling, while four people sharing a private vehicle may find it quite attractive. The tour is commonly booked well in advance, with an average booking lead time of 41 days, so early planning is sensible during busy periods.

Who Will Like This Ubud and Kintamani Day?

I would recommend this tour to you if you want a broad first look at central Bali and prefer private transport. It suits people who want temples, nature, culture, food, and Mount Batur views in one organized day.

It is also a good match if you are staying in Jimbaran or another part of Bali and have limited time for Ubud. One visitor who spent most of a trip in Jimbaran used this type of outing to finish with Ubud, and the private arrangement made that practical.

You may want a different plan if your main goal is a slow temple visit, a dedicated coffee experience, or a Mount Batur sunrise trek. The many stops create variety, but they also limit time at each place.

The tour has a five-star rating from six provided reviews. That is encouraging, though it is still a small number of ratings. The repeated praise focuses on Wayan’s safe driving, local information, prompt replies, and care throughout the day. Those are the qualities I would value most on this route.

Should You Book This Bali Tour?

Book it if you want maximum variety with minimal planning. For $75 per person, you receive a private vehicle, driver-guide, lunch, parking, fuel, and admission fees, plus a route covering major Ubud sights and Kintamani.

Before booking, confirm the exact art village, how the two Tegallalang entries are handled, and how flexible the timing will be. If you accept a full schedule and want a daytime volcano view rather than a sunrise climb, this is a practical and good-value way to see a large slice of central Bali.

Free cancellation is available if you cancel at least 24 hours before the local start time. Changes or cancellations inside that window are not accepted for a refund.

FAQ

What is the price of the Bali Ubud and Kintamani tour?

The listed price is $75 per person. Group discounts are offered, but the amount is not specified.

How long does the tour last?

The approximate duration is eight to ten hours.

What time does the tour start?

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

Is hotel pickup available?

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

Is this a private tour?

Yes. Only your group participates in the activity.

What language does the guide speak?

The driver also serves as the guide and speaks English or Japanese.

Is lunch included?

Yes. An Indonesian lunch is included, with a rice terrace view noted for the lunch stop.

Are entrance fees included?

Yes. Entrance fees for the sites visited are included, along with parking fees and the fuel surcharge.

Does the tour include a Mount Batur hike?

No hike is listed. The Kintamani stop is for views of active Mount Batur and Lake Batur.

Can I cancel for a full refund?

Yes, if you cancel at least 24 hours before the experience start time. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before the start are not refunded.