Mount Batur in the same day as Ubud temples. This all-in-one tour ties together some of Bali’s best-known sights with Ubud culture and big Mount Batur views, plus an included Indonesian lunch. You’ll get picked up from your hotel or the port and move through both popular stops and quieter village areas in a long, but well-paced day.

I like two things most: first, the price covers the practical stuff that usually adds up fast (entrance fees, lunch, parking, fuel), so you can focus on seeing and learning. Second, the driver-guide experience can really shape the day, and guides like Wayan are often singled out for safe driving, local insight, and taking care of the group from start to finish. The only real catch is simple: it’s a busy schedule, so you’ll trade downtime for more stops and more photo moments.

Key Highlights Worth Planning Around

• Door-to-door pickup from your port or hotel, with an English or Japanese speaking driver-guide
• Temple + craft villages in one route starting with Pura Puseh Desa Batuan and then heading through an art-stop like Celuk
• Sacred Monkey Forest time built into the Ubud portion of the day (about an hour)
• Tegallalang rice terraces with lunch included, and a second terrace visit later for more angles
• Kintamani’s active Mount Batur viewpoint paired with Lake Batur views at Penelokan, then Tirta Empul’s holy spring temple

How This 8–10 Hour Ubud and Kintamani Day Gets You More for $75

This is the kind of day that works best when you want breadth. In one outing, you’ll see Ubud’s cultural anchors, get classic terrace views, and still make it to Kintamani to look at the active Mount Batur area. The timing is built around a long sit-on-the-road-to-see-a-lot rhythm, with each stop getting around an hour.

At $75 per person, the value comes from what’s included, not just the ticket price. Entrance fees to the sites, lunch, parking, and fuel are all part of the deal, which cuts down on the usual Bali-day “surprise costs.” It also runs as a private experience for your group, so you’re not stuck waiting on a big shared group schedule.

If you prefer long, slow mornings and lots of free time, this might feel like a checklist. But if you’d rather pack the day with meaningful highlights and let your guide handle the driving and logistics, it’s a strong fit.

Pickup From Your Port or Hotel: The Real Start of the Trip

The day kicks off with pickup from the port or directly from your hotel lobby, with the tour starting at 9:00 am. That matters more than it sounds, especially in Bali where traffic and distance can make “meeting point tours” stressful. Here, you start already oriented: you’re with Bali Charm – Day Tours from the beginning, and you don’t waste the morning figuring out transport.

You’ll also have an English or Japanese speaking driver cum guide. That’s helpful because most of your time is spent moving between places that have meaning beyond the photo. Even if you’re not the type to read every sign, having someone explain what you’re looking at can turn a quick stop into something you actually remember.

Pura Puseh Desa Batuan: Carved Temple Details Before the Crowds

The first real cultural stop is Pura Puseh Desa Batuan, a Batuan Temple visit that’s known for Balinese carving and distinctive architecture. You get about an hour here, which is enough time to walk the main temple areas at a respectful pace and notice the ornamentation up close without feeling rushed.

What I like about starting here is the tone. It’s more of a temple-and-craft introduction than a tourist-only performance stop. Also, because you’re not heading straight to the busiest Ubud magnet first, the day feels less chaotic at the beginning.

The main consideration is the usual one for temple visits: you’ll be on site around living religious space. Go in calmly, dress appropriately, and keep your movements respectful.

Celuk and the Art-Village Route: Jewelry, Batik, Wood, or Paint

After the temple, the tour shifts to crafts through an art-village stop along the way. The key point is that you may visit one of several options depending on the route and flow—Celuk for fine silver jewelry, Batubulan for batik, Mas for fine wood carving, or Batuan for painting.

This part is not just shopping, at least if you approach it like a local craft stop. You can watch (or at minimum understand) how the work is made, why materials matter, and what makes each craft style different. If you like to bring home something that feels more connected to where you went, this is often where that happens.

The drawback: if you dislike browsing or shopping at all, you might feel a bit of pressure just by being in a craft area. Plan to treat it like a cultural stop, not a sales mission. Even window-shopping can be informative here.

Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary in Ubud: Magical Energy, Quick Reality Check

Next up is the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary in Ubud for about an hour. It’s famous for macaques roaming through the sanctuary and around visitors, with other tropical animals in the forested environment.

This is one of those stops that can be either great or annoying, depending on your expectations. If you go in ready to share the space, it feels lively and memorable. If you’re expecting a quiet, controlled nature walk, it can surprise you.

Practical advice: keep small items secure, watch where you place your hands and bags, and don’t act like food is a casual option. Monkeys are bold anywhere they’re used to people, and the best way to enjoy it is to stay calm and keep distance.

Tegallalang Rice Terraces: Lunch With Views You’ll Actually Use

Then comes the big postcard moment: the Tegallalang rice terraces. You get a full hour here, and lunch is included during the terrace-time window. The lunch is described as an Indonesian menu, and it’s built into the experience so you don’t have to hunt for food or worry about budgeting an extra meal between sights.

What you’ll likely notice first is the way the terraces step down the hill. The description emphasizes the hollowing rice fields and the precise positioning along the hillside, and you can see why people keep coming back for photos from different angles. If you’re here on a clear day, the views feel especially rewarding.

The only downside is also the nature of Tegallalang: it’s popular. You’ll want to move slowly, take your time, and not spend your lunch rushing for the perfect shot. Also, terrace paths can be uneven, so comfortable footwear helps a lot.

Uma Pakel Agro Tourism: Coffee, Fruit Trees, and a Taste of How Food Grows

After lunch, the tour goes to Uma Pakel Agro Tourism for about an hour. This stop is focused on plantations and tropical crops, with examples like robusta coffee, pineapple, Balinese snake fruit (salak), plain Balinese potatoes, cacao, jackfruit, and durian trees.

I like this kind of stop because it gives context. After you’ve seen terraces shaped by human farming, it’s useful to understand the wider “what else grows here” side of Bali. Even if you don’t taste everything (not stated as included), walking through a plantation-style layout gives your brain something to connect.

If you’re short on interest in agriculture, you might find it less exciting than the temples or volcano views. But if you enjoy learning how crops fit into everyday life, it’s a good break from the more crowded sights.

Kintamani Highland: The Active Mount Batur and Lake Batur Perspective

Now you head toward Kintamani Highland, designed around the views of active Mount Batur and Lake Batur. This is one of the most photogenic segments of the day, with about an hour to take in the scenery from the Penelokan viewpoint area.

The description highlights black rock expanses and the Mount Batur/Lake Batur combination. Whether you’re a geology nerd or just want the best postcard, this stop is worth it because it gives you a different Bali view: not just temples and terraces, but a volcanic setting that shapes the region’s life.

One consideration: volcano-view areas can be affected by clouds or haze. You can’t control weather, but you can control your patience—arrive ready to look, take photos early, and then enjoy the slower observational moments after.

Tirta Empul Temple: The Holy Spring and the Meaning Behind the Water

Next comes Tirta Empul Temple, known as a holy spring temple. You’re there for about an hour, and the purpose is centered on purification—Balinese worshippers come for holy water to purify the body from bad luck, based on local belief.

This is a powerful stop because it’s not just a scenic temple. It’s a functional part of religious life. Even if you’re just watching, it helps to approach with respect and a quiet mindset, because the people here often see it as a meaningful ritual rather than a tourist performance.

If you’re sensitive to crowds or prefer purely sightseeing, you might want to keep your expectations flexible. You’ll still get the temple setting and understand what the spring is for, but it can be busy when people are arriving.

A Second Tegallalang Moment: More Angles, More Chances to Get It Right

The day ends with another Tegallalang rice terrace stop (again listed as Tegallalang rice terrace for about an hour). That second touchpoint is practical. It gives you time to compare viewpoints, reframe your photos, or just slow down if the first pass felt too fast or too crowded.

If you enjoy photography, the second visit is where you can improve your angles. If you don’t, you may use the time for a calmer walk and a last chance to take in the terrace shapes without the pressure of changing locations right away.

Price and Value: What You’re Really Paying For

Yes, the tour is $75 per person. But the better question is what you’re paying for besides transportation and sightseeing.

This package includes:

• Lunch (Indonesian menu)
• All entrance fees for the sites visited
• Parking fees and fuel surcharge
• A driver-guide who speaks English or Japanese
• Pickup from your hotel lobby or the port
• Mobile ticket

That’s why the price tends to feel fair for a full-day route. Without these inclusions, a similar day can turn into a stack of small costs you didn’t plan for.

The booking timing is also worth thinking about. It appears to be reserved with some lead time on average, so if your travel dates are fixed, you’ll benefit from locking it in sooner rather than later.

Who This Tour Fits Best (and Who Might Be Happier Elsewhere)

This tour is a great match if you:

• Want a first-time-friendly Bali day that covers Ubud culture + terrace views + Kintamani volcano sights
• Like the idea of a private, fixed route with a driver-guide handling the between-stop movement
• Prefer paying one all-in package price instead of worrying about entrances and lunch costs

You might choose a different style of tour if you:

• Hate being on a tight schedule
• Want lots of free wandering time with no structure
• Prefer only one or two stops done slowly, instead of multiple highlights in one day

If you’re traveling as a couple, a family, or a small group that wants the same route without waiting on strangers, a private format can feel calmer even when the day is full.

Practical Tips to Make the Day Feel Smooth

A few simple things will help this schedule feel more comfortable:

• Wear shoes you’re happy to walk in on temple ground and terrace paths.
• Bring sunglasses and a hat for the terrace and high-view segments.
• Stay patient with timing. An hour per stop sounds fine until you remember photos, short walks, and a bathroom break.
• If you want better photos at Tegallalang, spend the first part of that hour looking, not shooting instantly. You’ll find better angles once you understand where paths lead.

And if you have questions before the day starts, look for quick communication from your guide. Guides like Wayan have been praised for answering questions fast and caring for the group throughout the day.

Should You Book Bali Charm’s All-Inclusive Ubud & Kintamani Tour?

I’d book this if you want one solid day that hits Ubud landmarks, Tirta Empul’s meaning-focused ritual water stop, and Kintamani’s big Mount Batur look, all with entrance fees and lunch already handled. It’s also a good option if your schedule is tight and you want to cover both Ubud and the volcano area without hunting for separate drivers.

Skip it if you’re the type who needs long downtime, or if you’d rather choose one area and go slow. This tour is built for momentum.

If you’re deciding, ask yourself one question: do you want a lot of Bali highlights in a single day, with the hassle minimized? If yes, this one makes sense.

FAQ

What time does the tour start?

It starts at 9:00 am.

How long is the Bali Ubud & Kintamani Volcano tour?

The duration is listed as approximately 8 to 10 hours.

Where does pickup happen?

You can be picked up from your hotel lobby or from the port.

Is this tour private?

Yes. It’s described as a private tour/activity, with only your group participating.

What’s included in the price?

Included items are private tour, fuel surcharge, lunch, parking fees, all entrance fees to the sites visited, and an English or Japanese speaking driver cum guide.

Do I need to pay for admission tickets?

No. Admission tickets for the stops are listed as included in the tour.

Does the tour include views of Mount Batur?

Yes. You visit Kintamani Highland to see the views of active Mount Batur and Lake Batur.

What is the cancellation policy?

You can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours in advance of the experience’s start time. If you cancel less than 24 hours before, the amount you paid is not refunded.

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