Private Ubud & Kintamani tour: six Bali stops in one day

Six stops across Ubud and Kintamani without planning the route

A private full-day tour of Bali covering Barong dance, gold and silver crafts in Celuk Village, painting traditions in Batuan, the Tegallalang Rice Terrace, Ubud Monkey Forest and highland views from Kintamani. An English-speaking driver and air-conditioned car handle all transport and timing; the itinerary typically reaches four stops within the 10-hour window, depending on traffic. Children from age 2 are welcome.

Step-by-step itinerary

Ubud and Kintamani sightseeing tour

• Watch Barong Dance Performance
• Visit Celuk Village for gold and silver art
• Explore Batuan Village for painting art
• See Tegallalang Rice Terrace
• Walk in Ubud Monkey Forest
• View panorama at Kintamani

The Experience

You start the day with pickup from your hotel and head straight into Bali's cultural core. The Barong Dance Performance opens the tour—a mythological story told through movement, narrating the eternal fight between good and evil in the way Balinese performers have blended history and ritual for centuries. From there, the driver takes you to Celuk Village, where gold and silver craftspeople work in open studios, their pieces sold locally and internationally; you can watch the work happen and buy directly if something catches your eye.

The route then moves through Batuan Village, where painters work in styles shaped by both traditional religious imagery and decades of influence from Western artists who settled in Bali. You'll see how the art evolved from purely mythological storytelling into something more layered. The Tegallalang Rice Terrace comes next—terraced paddies cut into the hillside with coconut trees and a small river valley running through, the kind of landscape that photographs well but feels different when you're standing in it. The driver can stop long enough to walk and take pictures, or move on depending on how the morning has unfolded.

Ubud Monkey Forest sits in the heart of Ubud village itself, a small rainforest where you can walk among the monkeys on marked paths. It's close enough to other Ubud attractions that if the day is running ahead of schedule, there's room to add a stop. The final destination is Kintamani, a hillside town where you get a clear view across the valley to Mount Batur and Lake Batur below—the active volcano and its crater lake framed against the sky. The driver handles all the navigation and timing, so you're free to spend time at whichever stops matter most to you. Traffic during peak hours may mean you hit four stops instead of all six, but the 10-hour window is built to hold the core ones together.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned car or minibus with an English-speaking driver.
• all transport and petrol.
• hotel pickup and drop-off.

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Giri Dara Bali Tours

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you're staying in Ubud or nearby without a rental car and want to see both the cultural villages and the highland views in a single day—the driver handles navigation and timing, so you move between stops without figuring out routes or waiting for public transport.

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Top questions

What exactly happens at the Barong Dance Performance?

The Barong Dance is a classical Balinese performance that tells the story of good versus evil through movement and costume, blending mythology with historical narrative. It's a foundational example of how Balinese culture acts out its spiritual beliefs through dance.

Can I buy things at Celuk Village and Batuan Village?

Yes. Celuk Village is known for gold and silver crafts made by local artisans, and pieces are sold directly from workshops and studios. Batuan Village has paintings available, though the primary stop is to see the art and understand the evolution of Balinese painting styles.

How much time do I spend at the Tegallalang Rice Terrace?

The driver stops at Tegallalang so you can walk and photograph the terraced paddies and river valley, but the exact time depends on how the day is pacing and traffic conditions. You're not rushed, but the stop is built into a full-day itinerary with other destinations.

Is the Ubud Monkey Forest safe, and what should I know before going?

Ubud Monkey Forest is a managed rainforest with marked walking paths where monkeys roam freely. The forest is close to the center of Ubud village, about an hour's drive from Denpasar. Visitors walk the paths at their own pace; the driver waits and can advise on what to expect.

What's the view like from Kintamani?

Kintamani is a hillside town with panoramic views across a valley to Mount Batur, an active volcano, and Lake Batur below it. It's the highest point of the tour and offers a completely different landscape from the rice terraces and village stops earlier in the day.

Will I definitely see all six stops, or might some be skipped?

The tour typically reaches four stops within the 10-hour window; traffic conditions during the day determine which ones fit. The Barong Dance, rice terrace, monkey forest and Kintamani are usually included, but Celuk and Batuan may shift depending on timing and your preferences.