Ubud & Kintamani Volcano Tour: Rice Terraces & Coffee

Tegalalang Rice Terrace spreads across northern Ubud in stepped green walls that drop away beneath you.

A full-day guided car tour from Seminyak to Ubud and Kintamani Volcano, with hotel pickup, an English-speaking driver, lunch and entry to multiple sites. The itinerary moves through Tegenungan Waterfall, Tirta Empul Temple, the rice terraces of Tegalalang, Ubud's Royal Palace and Art Market, the Monkey Forest Sanctuary, and the volcanic crater and lake views at Kintamani. You choose between car charter only or all-inclusive with lunch and entrance tickets included. Children from age 2 are welcome. The tour runs nine to ten hours.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Tegenungan Waterfall1h
2. Tirta Empul Temple1h
3. Kintamani1h
4. Tegalalang Rice Terrace1h
5. Ubud Palace30m
6. Ubud Art Market30m
7. Batuan Templepassing by
8. Elephant Cavepassing by

Explore Ubud and Kintamani Volcano

• Pickup from hotel at 08:30 AM
• Visit Tegenungan Waterfall
• Visit Tirta Empul Temple
• Visit Kintamani Volcano and Lake Batur view
• Lunch with volcano view
• Visit Bali Coffee Plantation
• Visit Tegalalang Rice Terrace
• Visit Ubud Monkey Forest
• Visit Ubud Royal Palace
• Shop at Ubud Art Market
• Return to hotel

The experience

The day starts with pickup from your Seminyak hotel at 08:30 AM and heads inland toward Ubud. Your first stop is Tegenungan Waterfall, a 20-meter drop fed by the Petanu River and framed by green rocky walls. Local food stalls sit at the viewing point. From there you move to Tirta Empul Temple, a complex built in 960 AD around a sacred mountain spring in the village of Manukaya. The temple sits in a landscape tied to Balinese legend and sits near the presidential palace Istana Tampaksiring, built during Indonesia's first president's tenure.

After the temples, the route climbs to Kintamani Volcano, also called Mount Batur. The crater itself spans roughly 13 square kilometers and holds Lake Batur inside it. The caldera views are the main draw here, and lunch with a view of the mountain and lake is included in the all-inclusive option. The road winds along the lake shore toward Toya Bungkah and the hot springs. Next comes the Bali Coffee Plantation, where you taste Balinese coffee and luwak coffee before the drive continues to Tegalalang Rice Terrace in northern Ubud. The terraces follow the subak, a traditional Balinese cooperative irrigation system said to have been passed down since the eighth century. Tegalalang forms one of three splendid terraced landscapes in the Ubud region.

The afternoon moves through Ubud's cultural sites. Ubud Royal Palace (Puri Saren Ubud) sits on the main Jalan Raya Ubud road and is known for its preserved Balinese architecture, gardens and evening dance performances. The Ubud Art Market follows, where shops sell wood and rattan handicrafts, paintings and silver. The market sprawls across a complex, so you can walk between stalls hunting for souvenirs. The Monkey Forest Sanctuary, home to over 400 long-tailed macaques across 27 acres, is also on the route. It functions as both a cultural site and a wildlife space. The driver speaks English and handles all logistics, and the tour wraps with drop-off back at your hotel.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off from your Seminyak-area accommodation.
• an air-conditioned private vehicle with a professional English-speaking driver who serves as your guide.
• parking and petrol.
• and if you select the all-inclusive option, entrance tickets to all sites and an Indonesian set menu lunch with views of Mount Batur and Lake Batur at Kintamani.

Options for this experience

2 options

Car Charter OnlyGuide in English or Malay · 07:30, 08:00 and 08:30Car charter only, without entrance tickets or lunch. Private guided tour lasting 10 hours in a private air-conditioned vehicle; includes pickup.

All Inclusive ToursGuide in English or Malay · 07:30, 08:00 and 08:30All-inclusive tour with entrance tickets and lunch. Private guided tour lasting 10 hours in a private air-conditioned vehicle; includes pickup.

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 07:30, 08:00 and 08:30

Book up to3h before

AgesAdult (12 to 70 years) · Child (2 to 11 years) · Infant (under 2): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Malay

Audio guideEnglish and Malay

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 12 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Bali Day Tour

Is this one for you?Choose the all-inclusive option if you want entry and lunch arranged in advance so you can move through the day without stopping to pay at each site. The car charter option works if you prefer to handle entrance fees on your own or want flexibility to skip certain attractions.

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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 (2 to 11 years); Infant (under 2): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's the difference between the car charter and all-inclusive options on this Ubud tour?

The car charter option includes only the vehicle, driver and hotel pickup. The all-inclusive option adds entrance tickets to all sites and an Indonesian set menu lunch at Kintamani with views of the volcano and lake.

Does the tour include time to walk through the Tegalalang Rice Terrace?

Yes. Tegalalang Rice Terrace is a scheduled stop where you can walk among the stepped rice paddies and see the traditional subak irrigation system up close.

What should I bring on this nine to ten hour tour?

Bring sunscreen and a camera. Dress code is smart casual. The tour involves walking at multiple stops, so wear comfortable shoes. The itinerary includes temples, markets, a waterfall and rice fields.

Can I book this tour if I'm staying in a different part of Bali, not Seminyak?

Yes. Hotel pickup is available from Ubud, Sanur, Denpasar, Tanjung Benoa, Nusa Dua, Uluwatu, Jimbaran, Tuban, Kuta, Legian, Seminyak, Kerobokan and Canggu. Let the operator know your location when you book.

Is the Monkey Forest Sanctuary included in this tour?

The Monkey Forest Sanctuary is on the itinerary. If you choose the all-inclusive option, entrance is covered. If you book car charter only, you pay entry separately at the site.

Are infants allowed on this tour?

Yes. Children under 2 years old travel free. The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels, though it is not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health due to the length and multiple stops.