Bali Day Tour- Ubud and Kintamani Volcano View (All Inclusive)

Mount Batur and Lake Batur are the visual prize on this private inland Bali tour, but the day gives you much more than a photo stop. You move from Celuk jewelry-making to Hindu temples, coffee plantations, rice terraces, and Ubud’s cultural sights without working out buses or bargaining with drivers.

I like the personal attention and the simple pricing: private transport, entrance tickets, lunch, bottled water, and an English-speaking driver-guide are covered. I also like the chance to see Tirta Empul, where Balinese Hindu worshippers visit sacred springs, rather than spending the whole day at photo attractions.

The main drawback is the pace. Seven listed stops, plus the Bali swing and Ubud Art Market, make this a full 10-hour outing. The private format lets you adjust the day, but you should expect a long road day with short visits at several places.

Key points at a glance

• Lunch with Mount Batur views: The meal at The Amora Bali is planned around views of Mount Batur and Lake Batur.
• A driver who guides: Your English-speaking driver stays with you through the day and can explain Bali’s culture and sights.
• Sacred Tirta Empul: Allow an hour here to see one of Bali’s best-known holy water temples.
• Coffee and tea tasting: Satria Agrowisata offers local drinks, including kopi luwak, in a jungle setting.
• Private value: The $67.20 per-person price includes transport, food, water, and admission, with a minimum booking of two people.
• A packed Ubud circuit: Tegalalang, the Monkey Forest, a Bali swing, and Ubud Art Market round out the inland route.

Why this private Ubud and Kintamani day works

This tour is built for you if you want a broad first look at central Bali in one day. Starting around 8:00 a.m., you leave the coast behind and spend the day among temples, farms, art stops, and highland views.

The private car matters here. Bali’s inland sights are spread out, and public transport is not the easy choice for connecting them in one day. With your own vehicle, you avoid arranging separate rides between Kuta, Celuk, Batuan, Tirta Empul, Kintamani, and Ubud.

Your driver acts as your guide, which gives the day a more personal feel than a large coach excursion. The description does not promise a specialist temple historian, so think of this as practical guiding and local explanation rather than a formal academic tour.

The tour requires at least two people, making the price easier to assess for couples, friends, or a small family group. At $67.20 per person, you are paying for a long private transfer day as well as the stops themselves. Since lunch, tickets, bottled water, and transport are included, you have fewer costs to manage along the way.

Celuk jewelry at SUNSRI House of Jewelry

The first stop, SUNSRI House of Jewelry, introduces the jewelry-making tradition of Celuk. In about 30 minutes, you see how local artisans combine inherited skills with modern technology to create decorated pieces.

This is a short visit, so do not expect a hands-on workshop or a long market visit. Its value is in showing you one of Bali’s craft traditions before the day turns toward temples and countryside.

The stop may appeal most if you enjoy seeing how objects are made. If shopping is not your interest, you can treat it as a quick cultural introduction and save your energy for the longer temple visits later.

Batuan Temple and its Balinese details

Batuan Temple receives about 30 minutes, with admission included. This is a local Hindu temple cared for by residents of the Batuan countryside.

You can expect ornate Balinese design and temple structures with decorated roofs and carved details. A short visit works well here because it gives you an early look at the visual language of Balinese Hindu worship without asking you to spend the whole morning at one site.

Your driver-guide can help place the temple in the wider culture of Bali. Wear clothing suitable for a temple visit, and follow any instructions given at the entrance. The provided information does not specify a dress rental or sarong arrangement, so do not assume those extras are included.

Tirta Empul, Bali’s holy water temple

Tirta Empul is the cultural heart of the day. You spend about an hour at this temple, where Balinese Hindu worshippers have visited sacred springs for more than a thousand years.

The springs are linked to the god Indra and are believed to have healing powers. That belief gives the site meaning beyond its architecture. You are not simply looking at carved gates and bathing pools. You are seeing a living place of worship.

This is the stop where a driver-guide can make a real difference. A basic walk around the grounds may show you the pools, shrines, and temple layout, but an explanation helps you understand why the water matters.

The hour is useful, though still not generous if you want to examine every section slowly. Keep the visit respectful. Tirta Empul is not only a sightseeing stop, and the atmosphere may feel more serious than at the craft and coffee stops.

Coffee, tea, and kopi luwak at Satria Agrowisata

At Satria Agrowisata, you spend about an hour tasting Bali teas and coffees in a jungle setting. The plantation is especially associated with kopi luwak, made from beans that have been eaten and partly processed by civets before being collected and prepared.

This stop gives the day a change of rhythm. After temples, you can sample local drinks and learn about one of Bali’s best-known agricultural products. The tasting is included, so you are not paying an extra admission charge simply to enter.

I would keep your expectations measured. A plantation tasting is not the same as a full farm tour, and the information provided does not promise a detailed production lesson. If you want to buy coffee, ask clearly about prices and products before committing to anything.

The mention of kopi luwak also calls for thoughtful buying. You can taste it as part of the stop, but ask how the product is sourced if animal welfare matters to you. The tour information does not provide details on that subject.

Lunch above Mount Batur and Lake Batur

Lunch at The Amora Bali is scheduled for about an hour. The setting looks toward Mount Batur and Lake Batur, making this the main scenic meal of the day.

A buffet lunch is included, which keeps the day straightforward. You do not need to search for a restaurant in the middle of a long route, and the hour gives you a chance to sit down instead of rushing from one attraction to the next.

The view is the reason this meal matters. Kintamani is known for its volcanic scenery, and eating with Mount Batur in sight gives you time to enjoy it rather than treating the volcano as a quick roadside photograph.

Weather will affect the experience. Clouds can soften or block the mountain and lake view, and the tour requires good weather. If poor weather forces cancellation, you are offered another date or a full refund.

Tegalalang Rice Terrace in 30 minutes

Tegalalang Rice Terrace is a short 30-minute stop. Its fields are arranged along a sloping hillside, creating the layered appearance that makes this one of the most recognizable rural sights near Ubud.

You may see farmers working the rice fields in the angled terrain. That detail gives the stop more meaning than a simple photograph. Rice cultivation remains part of daily life, and the terraces show how farming has been shaped around Bali’s hills.

Thirty minutes is enough for a look and photos, but not for a long walk through the terraces. If you want a more active visit, ask your driver whether the route can be adjusted. The tour is private, so there is some room to shape the timing, though adding time here could mean less time elsewhere.

Be ready for a day that includes many brief stops. Tegalalang is visually strong, but you may leave just as you begin to settle into the place.

Ubud Monkey Forest and the two extra stops

The Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary is listed for about 30 minutes. It is a small tropical forest where groups of monkeys live.

This is a short introduction rather than a long forest visit. You can see the animals and the setting, then continue toward the other Ubud stops. Keep your belongings secure and follow any instructions on site, since the provided tour details do not promise a dedicated wildlife talk.

The Bali swing in Ubud and Ubud Art Market are also included in the route, but no visit length is provided for either. The swing is aimed at the familiar high-angle photo, while the art market gives you a chance to browse local crafts and souvenirs.

Because the day already contains seven timed stops, clarify your preferred balance with the driver early. You might prefer a quick swing photo and more market time, or the reverse. The private format is most useful when you use it to make those choices instead of trying to give every stop equal attention.

What the all-inclusive price really covers

At $67.20 per person, the price is strongest for a pair or small private group that wants convenience. You receive private transportation, an English-speaking driver-guide, bottled water, a buffet lunch, and entrance tickets to the listed sites.

That package removes several small decisions. You do not need to arrange separate transfers, buy admission at every temple, or stop to find lunch. Over a 10-hour day, those savings in time and effort have real value.

The price does not include a baby car seat. One can be arranged for an extra IDR 50,000. If you need one, handle that request before the tour rather than assuming it will be waiting in the vehicle.

The tour offers hotel transfers from around Bali, while the listed location is Kuta. Confirm your pickup point when booking, especially if your hotel is outside the main resort areas. The exact travel time from your hotel is not provided, so the total day may feel longer than 10 hours if your pickup requires a distant transfer.

How to make the most of a packed day

Start with clear priorities. Tell your driver if Tirta Empul, Mount Batur views, Ubud shopping, or the rice terraces matter most to you.

Bring modest temple clothing and comfortable footwear. The tour includes several cultural sites and outdoor stops, though no detailed clothing or footwear rules are specified. Bottled water is supplied, but you may still want sun protection for time outside.

Use the short stops wisely. At Batuan and Tegalalang, focus on the main design and view rather than trying to explore every corner. Save your longer attention for Tirta Empul, Satria Agrowisata, and lunch.

The day is private, but private does not mean slow. Your driver can customize the itinerary, yet distance and traffic still limit what can fit between 8:00 a.m. and the end of the roughly 10-hour outing.

A French-language review praised a guide named Putu for explaining Bali’s culture and history while helping the group see the main sights in one day. If Putu is assigned to your booking, you can expect the kind of personal cultural explanation that makes this route more rewarding. Driver assignments can vary, so treat his name as a useful detail, not a guarantee.

Who should book this Bali day tour

I would choose this tour for a first visit to Bali when you want to cover central Bali efficiently. It suits couples, friends, and families who value a private car and prefer a fixed package over arranging each ticket and meal themselves.

It also works for you if you want variety. In one day, you get craft production, Hindu temples, sacred water, coffee, volcanic views, rice fields, monkeys, shopping, and a swing photo option.

I would hesitate if you want a slow cultural day. The route has many stops, and some are only 30 minutes. You may get a useful introduction to each place, but you will not have much time for quiet wandering.

I would also think twice if your main goal is a long mountain visit or a detailed plantation tour. The tour is designed as a broad sampler, not a single-site experience.

Cancellation and booking details

You receive confirmation at booking, and the experience is private, with only your group participating. Most people can take part, and the minimum booking is two people.

Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Changes or cancellations inside that 24-hour window are not accepted for a refund. The weather and minimum-group conditions also apply, with another date or a refund offered if the operator cancels for those reasons.

Should you book it?

Book this tour if you want a practical, private route through Ubud and Kintamani with the major costs already covered. The strongest reasons are the driver-guide, Tirta Empul, the Mount Batur lunch view, and the freedom to adjust the final Ubud stops.

Skip it if your ideal Bali day means lingering at one temple, walking a long stretch of rice terraces, or spending hours at the market. For everyone else, this is a useful first-day overview, provided you accept the brisk pace and confirm which stops matter most before setting off.

FAQ

Where does the tour start?

The tour starts at about 8:00 a.m. Hotel transfers are offered from around Bali, and the listed location is Kuta.

How long does the tour last?

The experience lasts approximately 10 hours.

Is this a private tour?

Yes. Only your group participates, and the minimum booking is two people.

What is included in the price?

Private transportation, a buffet lunch, bottled water, an English-speaking driver who serves as a guide, and entrance tickets to the sites are included.

Is a baby car seat included?

No. A baby car seat is available at an extra cost of IDR 50,000.

Does the tour include Mount Batur?

The route includes lunch with views of Mount Batur and Lake Batur at The Amora Bali. It is a volcano-view tour, not a Mount Batur climbing tour.

Can the tour be canceled for bad weather?

Yes. If poor weather causes cancellation, you are offered a different date or a full refund.