Bali Ubud & Kintamani Volcano Tour -All Inclusive

Mount Batur is the payoff here: from Kintamani, you look across black volcanic rock toward the active volcano and Lake Batur. Along the way, you get a useful introduction to Bali through Batuan Temple, Ubud’s Monkey Forest, and Tirta Empul, rather than seeing only one famous viewpoint.

I like the private format, since your group can travel with one driver-guide instead of following a large bus. I also like the practical all-inclusive setup: lunch, parking, fuel, and entrance fees are covered. The main drawback is the ambitious schedule. Nine listed stops in 8 to 10 hours can mean quick visits, especially with Bali traffic.

Key points at a glance

• Private ride for your group: You travel with an English or Japanese-speaking driver who also serves as your guide.
• Mount Batur viewpoint: Kintamani brings wide views of active Mount Batur, Lake Batur, and dark volcanic rock.
• Cultural range: Batuan Temple and Tirta Empul show different sides of Balinese religious life.
• Several Ubud-area highlights: You visit the Monkey Forest, Tegallalang rice terraces, and local craft areas.
• Lunch with a view: An Indonesian meal is planned near the rice terraces.
• Strong guide feedback: Wayan is specifically praised for safe driving, local knowledge, quick replies, and careful attention throughout the day.

A full day from Bali’s villages to Mount Batur

This tour links several of Bali’s best-known sights into one long private outing. You begin with pickup from your hotel lobby or port, then head inland through villages connected with painting, wood carving, batik, and silver work.

The route is not just a collection of photo stops. It gives you three broad themes: Balinese worship, village craft traditions, and Bali’s volcanic farming country. That variety is useful if you have limited time and want more than a single Ubud attraction.

The day begins at 9 a.m. and lasts about 8 to 10 hours. Since the schedule includes many one-hour stops, I would treat the timing as a framework rather than a promise that every stop will receive a full hour. Traffic, meals, and time spent walking can affect the pace.

Batuan Temple and the first look at Balinese design

Pura Puseh Desa Batuan is the first major sightseeing stop. The temple is known for its carved Balinese architecture and long popularity with visitors. You receive about an hour here, with admission included.

This is a good early stop because it gives you visual context for the rest of the day. Balinese temples are not plain halls. Carved stone, gateways, courtyards, and layered decoration help explain the style you will see at Tirta Empul and in village shrines later on.

Your driver-guide can add meaning to the details, though the exact depth of commentary may depend on the guide assigned. Wayan, one of the named guides connected with this experience, is praised for local knowledge and careful care of his group.

Dress and behavior matter at temples. The supplied tour details do not spell out a dress code, so you should confirm current temple requirements before departure. Plan for respectful clothing and follow instructions at each sacred site.

Celuk Village and Bali’s working craft culture

The next village visit is listed as Celuk, known for fine silver jewelry. The route can also include another craft village, such as Batubulan for batik, Mas for wood carving, or Batuan for painting, depending on the day and route.

This part of the outing can be worthwhile if you want to connect Bali’s decorative arts with real village production. It also gives you a break from major sights and a look at the skills that support local communities.

There is a practical point to keep in mind. A craft-village visit may include opportunities to browse or buy items, but personal expenses are not included. If you are not shopping, tell your guide how much time you want to spend there. The tour description allows for variation, so do not book this expecting one fixed workshop experience every time.

Ubud’s Monkey Forest, with a little caution

The Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary is scheduled for about an hour. You walk through a tropical setting inhabited by groups of monkeys and other animals, while learning about the importance of the forest to Ubud.

This stop adds a natural side to the day. It is more than a quick animal photo opportunity, since the forest has cultural importance as well as plant life and pathways. Still, an hour is enough for an introduction, not an unhurried exploration of every section.

Use common sense around monkeys. Keep personal items secure and follow the sanctuary’s rules. The supplied information does not promise animal encounters or specific behavior, so approach this as a forest visit with monkeys present, not as a controlled wildlife experience.

Lunch beside the Tegallalang rice terraces

Lunch is planned with a view of the rice terraces, and an Indonesian menu is included. This is one of the tour’s useful conveniences. You do not have to stop the day to search for a restaurant, and the meal gives you a chance to sit down during a busy route.

Tegallalang is known for carefully shaped rice fields arranged along sloping ground. The terraces show how farming works on Bali’s hillsides, where water management and narrow cultivated plots shape the view.

The itinerary later lists another Tegallalang Rice Terrace stop, so the precise order may vary. You may see the terraces at lunch and then have additional time to walk or take photographs later. If the two entries represent the same general area, ask your guide how the time is being divided.

The terrace setting is photogenic, but it may also involve uneven paths and sloped ground. The tour information says most people can participate, yet it does not give a detailed mobility assessment. If walking is difficult for you, discuss the route with Bali Charm before booking.

Uma Pakel and the coffee plantation stop

Uma Pakel Agro Tourism introduces you to tropical crops. The listed plants include robusta coffee, pineapple, Balinese snake fruit, cacao, jackfruit, durian, and other local produce.

I like this stop in principle because it connects the scenery with farming. You see that Bali’s countryside is not simply arranged for photographs. Coffee, fruit, and other crops are part of the local economy and daily life.

As with the craft village, the exact shape of the visit may depend on the day. The information promises a chance to see tropical plantations, but it does not specify a coffee tasting, a particular production demonstration, or shopping arrangements. Keep expectations focused on the plantation visit itself.

Kintamani and the Mount Batur view

Kintamani is the visual centerpiece of the day. At the Penelokan area, you take in Mount Batur, Lake Batur, and the broad spread of dark volcanic rock around the mountain.

Mount Batur is active, which gives the view more weight than a standard mountain lookout. The sight combines volcanic geology with settled agricultural country, making it one of Bali’s most memorable inland viewpoints.

Weather will affect what you can see, but the tour data does not provide a forecast or visibility guarantee. The stop is planned for about an hour, enough to take in the view and photographs without turning the day into a long mountain outing.

This is not a Mount Batur sunrise hike. The tour takes you to the Kintamani highland viewpoint by vehicle. That distinction matters. Choose this experience if you want to see the volcano comfortably as part of a wider day, not if your main goal is climbing it.

Tirta Empul, Bali’s holy spring temple

Tirta Empul is one of the day’s most meaningful cultural stops. It is widely known as a Holy Spring Temple, where Balinese worshippers come for purification with sacred water.

You can learn about the role of the springs in Balinese religious practice and see a temple that is still important to local worshippers. That makes Tirta Empul different from a purely scenic stop. It asks you to pay attention to living belief, not just architecture.

The tour includes entrance fees, but the information does not say that a purification ritual is included. Do not assume you will take part in one. Observe respectfully, follow the temple’s directions, and ask your guide what is appropriate.

The listed visit lasts about an hour. That should give you time to see the main areas, but your guide may need to adjust the schedule if earlier stops run long.

Why the private format matters

This is a private activity, so only your group participates. That is a major advantage for couples, families, or a small group of friends who want control over the pace.

You can ask to spend more time at Batuan Temple or Kintamani and less time at a craft village, subject to the route and opening conditions. A private vehicle also avoids the social compromises of a large coach, where everyone must move on together.

The driver is also your guide, and the included language options are English or Japanese. Wayan is specifically praised for safe driving, strong local knowledge, prompt answers before the outing, and looking after the group throughout the day. Since guide assignment can vary, treat Wayan’s availability as something to confirm rather than a guaranteed feature unless Bali Charm states it directly.

The private setup does not mean the day will be slow. Nine listed stops require movement. I would tell the company your top two priorities before setting out.

What the $75 price really covers

At $75 per person, the value depends on how many people share the private vehicle and how much you would otherwise spend arranging the day yourself. The price includes the private tour, fuel surcharge, parking, lunch, and entrance fees at the sites visited.

That is a useful bundle. Temple admissions and parking can add up, and an Indonesian lunch is already planned. You also receive transport and a driver who provides guiding in English or Japanese.

The price does not include personal expenses. That covers items such as purchases in craft villages or at the agro-tourism stop. Group discounts are available, though the exact discount is not stated, so larger groups should ask for the current rate.

For a group of four, the package may be especially practical because the fixed private arrangement is shared among the group. For one person, the per-person cost is less compelling, but the convenience can still matter if you want a full inland route without arranging several separate rides.

Timing, pickup, and the pace of the day

Pickup is offered from a port or your hotel lobby in Bali, with the activity beginning at 9 a.m. The day ends back at the meeting point.

The duration is approximately 8 to 10 hours. With Batuan Temple, Celuk or another craft village, Monkey Forest, lunch, Uma Pakel, Kintamani, Tirta Empul, and one or two rice terrace visits, this is a full day rather than a relaxed half-day.

I would wear comfortable shoes and carry water, though the supplied details do not list specific equipment requirements. Expect a mix of temple grounds, forest paths, viewpoints, village stops, and sloped rice terrace areas.

Most people can participate, according to the tour information. Still, the route has several walking stops, and the terraces may not suit everyone. Ask about the day’s walking plan if you have mobility concerns.

Who should book this Ubud and Kintamani tour?

I would recommend it to you if you want a broad first look at inland Bali and prefer a private vehicle. It works well for a small group that wants temples, scenery, food, village crafts, and a volcano view in one day.

It also suits you if Mount Batur interests you but you do not want a sunrise climb. Kintamani gives you the mountain and lake view without turning the entire outing into a hiking trip.

You may want another plan if you prefer slow travel. The schedule is packed, and the two Tegallalang entries could create confusion about how much time you receive at each location. You should also look elsewhere if your main interest is one subject, such as detailed temple study, a dedicated cooking class, or an extended plantation visit.

The best way to improve the day is to decide your priorities before pickup. Tell the driver whether Batuan Temple, the Monkey Forest, Tirta Empul, Tegallalang, or Mount Batur matters most. That conversation can help keep the tour personal rather than simply checking every box.

Should you book it?

Book this tour if you want a private, well-filled day that combines Ubud’s cultural sites with Kintamani’s volcano view. The included meal, admissions, parking, and fuel make the $75 price easier to assess, especially for a group.

I would book with two expectations: the route is ambitious, and some stops may be brief. Confirm pickup details, ask which guide is assigned, and clarify how the two Tegallalang visits are handled. If Wayan is available, his reported strengths in safe driving, local knowledge, and attentive service are meaningful advantages.

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 can pickup take place?

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.

Which languages does the driver-guide speak?

The included driver-guide speaks English or Japanese.

Is lunch included?

Yes. An Indonesian lunch is included, with lunch planned near the rice terraces.

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 climb?

No. The tour includes views of active Mount Batur and Lake Batur from Kintamani. A mountain climb is not listed.

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 time are not refunded, and changes within that period are not accepted.