Ubud Kintamani Tour: Volcano views, temples & rice terraces

A Balinese traditional house, an 11th-century temple carved into rock, and rice fields that slope into jungle.

This 9-hour private tour from Ubud visits five core sites: a Balinese traditional house with nine separate buildings, Goa Gajah (Elephant Cave) built in the 11th century as a sanctuary, the holy spring temple Tirta Empul, Tegalalang Rice Terraces, and Kintamani for Indonesian buffet lunch with Mount Batur in view. The tour includes all entry fees, transport in a private air-conditioned vehicle, and an English-speaking driver/guide. Pickup and drop-off are available from Ubud, Sanur, Seminyak, Kuta, Canggu, Jimbaran, Nusa Dua, Benoa or Denpasar. Groups run up to 12 travelers.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Elephant Cave1h · entry included
2. Tirta Empul Temple1h · entry included
3. Mount Batur45m · entry included
4. Kintamani1h · entry included
5. Tegalalang Rice Terrace45m · entry included
6. Mas Villagepassing by
7. Gianyar Night Marketpassing by
8. Sanur Beachpassing by
9. Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Parkpassing by
10. Uluwatu Templepassing by
11. Kuta Beachpassing by
12. Upside Down Worldpassing by
13. Anika Spapassing by
14. Theta Spa by the Seapassing by
15. Seminyak Villagepassing by
16. Canggupassing by
17. Bajra Sandhi Monumentpassing by

Explore Bali's cultural and natural sites

• Visit Balinese traditional house
• Explore Goa Gajah Temple
• Visit Tirta Empul Temple
• Climb Mount Batur viewpoint
• Have Indonesian lunch in Kintamani
• Visit Tegalalang Rice Terraces

The experience

The day starts with pickup from your hotel in one of nine locations across Bali, then heads to a traditional Balinese house to see how the vernacular architecture works: nine separate buildings, each with its own function, arranged according to principles still used today. From there you move to Goa Gajah, the Elephant Cave near Ubud, an 11th-century sanctuary carved into the rock face. The temple sits on the itinerary before the midday heat peaks, giving you time to walk through the carved entrance and the inner chambers without rushing.

Tirta Empul Temple comes next, a holy spring site where the water is believed to gush from the earth: the name translates roughly that way in Balinese. You'll see the temple pools and the courtyards where water flows through channels. By early afternoon you're in Kintamani, at elevation with Mount Batur visible across the landscape, and this is where you sit down for Indonesian gourmet buffet lunch with many food options. The meal is included, and the volcano view is the backdrop for the break in the day.

After lunch, Tegalalang Rice Terraces: the long-time icon of Bali scenery, with green rice fields sloping down through jungle. The terraces are famous enough that they anchor the afternoon, and you'll have time to walk and photograph before the drive back to your hotel. If time allows and you request it, the guide can add optional stops at Mas Village, Gianyar Night Market, Sanur Beach, or other sites, though the five main attractions fill the core itinerary. The driver speaks English and Malay, handles all gas and parking fees, and the vehicle is air-conditioned for the full route.

What’s included

• Private air-conditioned vehicle with English-speaking driver/guide.
• entry and admission fees to all five main sites.
• Indonesian gourmet buffet lunch in Kintamani.
• pickup and drop-off from your hotel in Ubud, Sanur, Seminyak, Kuta, Canggu, Jimbaran, Nusa Dua, Benoa or Denpasar.
• gas and parking fees.
• gratuities are optional.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:30

Book up to3h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Under 3: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Malay

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats available

Operated by Bali 4U Tours

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you're staying anywhere across Bali's resort areas but don't have a car or driver. The pickup from nine locations means the day starts at your hotel, not at a meeting point, and the fixed itinerary holds all five sites and lunch inside a single morning and afternoon without you building the route or timing yourself.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Malay.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 years). Children under 3 can't be included in the booking.

What exactly is Goa Gajah, and why is it called Elephant Cave?

Goa Gajah is an 11th-century sanctuary carved into rock near Ubud. The name Elephant Cave comes from the carved entrance, though the exact origin of the name is debated. The temple served as a spiritual retreat and is now one of Bali's most visited archaeological sites.

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

Tirta Empul is a functioning temple with sacred spring water, and visitors can enter the temple grounds and see the pools. Bring a sarong or wear modest clothing. Swimming is not the primary activity, though some visitors do wade in the outer pools depending on temple protocols on the day you visit.

How long do I spend at Tegalalang Rice Terraces?

The tour includes time to walk through the Tegalalang terraces and photograph the rice fields and jungle slopes. The exact duration depends on the day's pace and traffic, but you'll have a meaningful window to explore the landscape before heading back to your hotel.

What's included in the Indonesian lunch at Kintamani?

Lunch is a gourmet Indonesian buffet with many food options, served in Kintamani with Mount Batur visible from the dining area. The meal is included in the tour price. Dietary restrictions can often be accommodated if you mention them at booking.

Can I book this tour if I'm staying in Seminyak or Kuta instead of Ubud?

Yes. Pickup and drop-off are available from nine locations: Ubud, Sanur, Seminyak, Kuta, Canggu, Jimbaran, Nusa Dua, Benoa, and Denpasar. Let the operator know your hotel location when you book, and the driver will collect you and return you there at the end of the day.