Bali Day Tour with Kintamani Volcano & Rice Terraces

Four stops across Bali's highlands and rice country in one day, with a guide and a driver who knows the route

A private full-day tour of Bali visiting Penglipuran Village, Kintamani Volcano, Tirta Empul Temple and Tegalalang Rice Terraces, with hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide and entry tickets included. The tour runs 8 to 9 hours and covers Bali's cultural and natural landmarks in a single day, with lunch at the volcano overlooking the caldera. A minimum of 2 people per booking is required. Children from age 3 are welcome.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Penglipuran Village45m · entry included
2. Tirta Empul Temple45m · entry included
3. Tegalalang Rice Terrace45m · entry included

Explore Bali's cultural and natural sites

• Visit Penglipuran Village
• View Mount Batur and have lunch
• Visit Tirta Empul Temple
• See Tegalalang Rice Terraces

The experience

How do you see Bali's main sights without renting a car or figuring out the roads yourself? This private tour picks you up from your hotel and moves through four stops: a traditional village, a volcano with views, a temple built around sacred water, and rice paddies that step down a hillside. Your guide speaks English and knows the story behind each place, so you're not just looking at the landscape. You're learning why the Balinese built their lives around it the way they did.

Penglipuran Village is one of the few places in Bali where people still follow the old ways: the layout of the houses, the rituals they perform, the rules about what goes where. From there you head to Kintamani Volcano, where you stop for lunch and look out over the caldera. Tirta Empul Temple sits in a village called Manukaya and centers on a spring. The Balinese have bathed in its waters for healing and spiritual reasons for centuries. The Tegalalang Rice Terraces near Ubud show you the subak system: a traditional way of sharing water across the paddies that has worked for generations.

Your private vehicle and driver are included, as are all entry tickets. The tour takes 8 to 9 hours total. You'll need at least one other person on the booking: children from age 3 count as a second person. The driver handles parking and tolls, and the guide stays with you the whole time, so you're not managing logistics or wondering what comes next.

What’s included

• Private vehicle and English-speaking guide for the full day.
• hotel pickup and drop-off.
• entry tickets to Penglipuran Village, Kintamani Volcano, Tirta Empul Temple and Tegalalang Rice Terraces.
• lunch at the volcano with views of the caldera.
• parking and toll fees.

Options for this experience

2 options

Guide in English09:00

Guide in English09:00

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to8h before

AgesAdult (7 to 90 years) · Child (3 to 6 years): free · Under 3: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Audio guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 3 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyNot for heart conditions

Operated by Putu Bali Driver

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to see Bali's main cultural and natural sites in one day without driving yourself or piecing together separate transport to each stop. The private format means your guide can adjust the pace and answer questions as you go, and the fixed itinerary gets you through four very different places before the day ends.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 6 years): free. Under 3: they can't be included in the booking.

What is Penglipuran Village like, and why is it different from other places in Bali?

Penglipuran is a traditional village where people still follow old cultural values and perform various rituals as part of daily life. It's one of the few settlements in Bali that has kept its heritage intact, so you see how the community is organized and what matters to them.

Can I swim or bathe in the water at Tirta Empul Temple?

Tirta Empul Temple is built around a sacred spring, and the Balinese have bathed in its waters for healing and spiritual benefits for centuries. The temple is a working place of worship, so follow the guide's instructions about where you can go and what is appropriate.

What makes the Tegalalang Rice Terraces worth seeing?

The Tegalalang Rice Terraces show the subak system, a traditional Balinese cooperative irrigation method that has sustained rice farming across the hillsides for generations. The paddies step down the slope in a pattern that is both practical and visually distinctive.

What is included in the tour price, and what should I bring money for?

The tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off, transport by private vehicle, entry tickets to all four sites, parking and tolls, and an English-speaking guide for the full 8 to 9 hours. Bring money for lunch, drinks and any personal purchases. Food and drinks are not included.

Is this tour physically demanding, or can people with mobility concerns do it?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. Transportation is wheelchair accessible, and infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller. If you have poor cardiovascular health, check with your doctor before booking.