Private Tour – Ubud Kintamani Tours

A well-run day in Bali beats planning stress. This private Ubud Kintamani tour strings together art, performance, and big views in one long outing, with pickup and an air-conditioned ride. I like the English-speaking driver who keeps things smooth and flexible, and the tight mix of culture stops plus the Kintamani highland panorama; the main consideration is that traffic can shorten the number of stops you fit in.

You also get real added value from the guide quality. In the past, this provider’s driver is repeatedly described as punctual, polite, and very helpful—people even note help coordinating other parts of a trip—so you’re not stuck guessing your route once you’re on Bali time. Still, it’s a full day (up to 10 hours), and the pace depends on roads that can get slow.

Key Things That Make This Tour Worth Your Time

• Private group means you’re not dragged along on someone else’s schedule
• Air-conditioned car plus an English-speaking driver keeps the day calmer
• Classic Balinese performance at Barong & Kris gives you story-driven culture early
• Art-forward stops (Celuk gold/silver, Batuan painting) show Bali’s craft side
• Tegallalang rice terrace and Kintamani highlands deliver the scenery people come for
• Traffic-dependent routing means you’ll likely hit up to four major places in a 10-hour window

The Big Idea: Why This Route Works in One Long Day

If your Bali trip is short, this style of tour can be a smart move. You’re covering Ubud’s arts and famous sights, then pushing out toward Kintamani for highland views. The goal is simple: give you a “greatest hits” day without you having to plan every turn and entrance ticket.

The tour is built around stops that feel connected. You start with performance (Barong & Kris), then shift into making art (Celuk and Batuan), then you move into a signature landscape stop (Tegallalang), followed by a very close-in Ubud highlight (Monkey Forest). The day closes with Kintamani, which is where the views finally take the steering wheel.

The best part for practical travelers is the pacing. It’s not a quick photo sprint where you barely get out of the car. Each stop is allotted real time—often around 30 minutes—plus a longer stretch at Kintamani. You’ll still be walking and moving, but you won’t feel like you’re constantly racing.

Pickup and an AC Ride: Small Detail, Big Difference

Pickup is offered, and that matters more than you might think in Bali. If you’re staying in Ubud or nearby areas, being collected and driven door-to-door saves time and reduces the mental load of arranging transport yourself.

On top of pickup, you’ve got an air-conditioned car/bus and an English-speaking driver. In a day this long, that comfort can change how you experience the stops. You get a consistent base to return to between sights, and your driver can help keep the timing realistic when traffic or road conditions change.

Also, this is a private tour/activity, so the ride is only for your group. That usually makes the day feel less chaotic. You’re not waiting for strangers to finish a souvenir stop, and you can keep the schedule more predictable for everyone in your party.

Stop 1: Barong & Kris Dance (A Story-Driven Start)

You begin with the Barong & Kris Dance Performance, a well-known Balinese performance that tells a story through movement. The theme is the classic fight between good and evil—so even if you don’t know the language, you can follow the drama through the performance itself.

You get about 40 minutes here, and admission is included. That’s a good setup for the day because it sets context early. Instead of jumping straight into landscapes and shopping, you start with a piece of culture that’s meant to be watched, not just passed.

Practical note: going first helps. Performances can be easier to catch at the start of a day, before fatigue kicks in.

Stop 2: Celuk Village for Gold and Silver Art

Next is Celuk Village for gold and silver art. This stop is famous in Bali for metalwork, and the tour frames Celuk’s appeal around local residents who are proactive and full of innovation in crafting.

You’ll typically spend around 30 minutes here, and admission is included. This is the kind of stop that works well if you like seeing skill in action—how an artisan village turns tradition into something you can actually point to and observe.

Why I like putting this stop after the dance: it’s the “craft” counterpart to performance. One uses story and movement; the other uses skill and design. Together, they add texture to your sense of what Balinese art can be.

Stop 3: Batuan Village Painting Art (Admission Free)

Then you head to Batuan Village for painting art. The tour description highlights how Ubud’s painting tradition evolved from older religious and mythological expressions into the art you see today.

You’ll get about 30 minutes, and admission is free for this stop. That’s a real budget win within the day because you still get an art-focused experience without paying an extra entrance fee here.

This is often a good break point if you want something less performance-based and less tied to crowds. You’re focused on the visual language of the village and the kinds of stories paintings are meant to represent.

Stop 4: Tegallalang Rice Terrace (Plus Carvings Nearby)

Tegallalang Rice Terrace is next, with around 30 minutes allocated here and an admission ticket included. This area is described as being on the north-south road from Kintamani and Ubud, which helps explain why it’s such a frequent stop on Bali routes.

The terrace itself is the main event, but the tour also points out that you can find woodcarvings in the area and its neighbors, with colorful designs featuring flowers, animals, and other patterns. So this isn’t just one view—it’s also an art-and-handicraft atmosphere right around where you’ll be taking photos and walking.

If you care about scenery, this is your lead-up moment to Kintamani. You’re transitioning from Ubud’s cultural cluster into the highland panorama style of sightseeing.

Stop 5: Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary in Ubud

After the rice terrace, the tour moves back closer to central Ubud with the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary. You get about 30 minutes, and admission is included.

One helpful detail in the tour info: it’s easy to find because it’s located in the heart of Ubud village. It’s also about an hour drive from Denpasar town. So if you’re thinking about the geography of Bali, this stop is a reminder that Ubud sits at a convenient distance from the coast’s main hub.

This stop can be a good reset. After village crafts and terrace walking, you’re back into a compact sightseeing area that doesn’t require the same travel time outward.

Stop 6: Kintamani Highland and the Batur Volcano Views

The day’s long final highlight is Kintamani Highland, with about 1 hour here and an admission ticket included. Kintamani is described as a countryside in the hills, with panoramic views over Mount Batur (an active volcano) and wide lake views in the surrounding area.

This is the “why we did the drive” moment. It’s the payoff for spending part of your day outside central Ubud. Even if you’re not a volcano-spotter, the sheer idea of highland viewpoints overlooking major features is what makes Kintamani a go-to stop.

Timing matters here. Because this tour runs up to 10 hours and routing depends on traffic, Kintamani can end up being either the easiest stop to protect in the schedule or the first one you risk cutting if roads get slow. If Kintamani is your priority, make that clear to your driver early in the day so they can plan around it.

Traffic Rules: How Many Stops You’ll Really See

Here’s the big reality check: the total number of destinations depends on traffic. The tour notes that usually destinations can be up to four places for a 10-hour duration.

That doesn’t mean the tour is “bad” or “short-changing” you. It just means Bali timing is real timing. Roads, congestion, and the order of stops can shift how many you fit in.

So when you plan your expectations, think like this:

• This is a menu of major sights.
• Your final selection is traffic-dependent.
• The schedule is designed to fit within a full day window.

This is exactly where a good driver earns their keep. A punctual, practical guide can rearrange the order to protect the most important experiences for your group—especially if you’re only here for a limited number of days.

Tickets, Taxes, and the One Thing Not Included: Food

The tour price includes air-conditioned transport, an English-speaking driver, petrol/gasoline, and all fees and taxes. Admission tickets are included for several stops, while one stop (Batuan painting) is listed as admission free.

The one thing not included is food and drinks. That’s common on day tours, but it’s worth planning for. You’ll likely be out for most of the day, and you don’t want meal timing to steal time from sightseeing.

If you want the day to feel relaxed, don’t treat lunch as an afterthought. Give yourself buffer time and keep snacks/water in mind if you know you get hungry.

Price and Value: What $70 Per Person Buys

At $70 per person, this tour sits in the range where you’re paying for convenience, transport, and a driver, not for a resort-style experience. The value depends on how you think about your day.

You’re getting:

• private group service
• pickup offered
• air-conditioned car/bus
• English-speaking driver
• petrol/gasoline
• all fees and taxes
• admission tickets included for multiple key stops
• a mobile ticket

If you tried to piece this day together yourself with separate transport and ticket lines, costs could add up fast—especially when you factor in the time and hassle of coordinating routes. For many people, that’s where the money goes: into removing friction.

The other side of value is the flexibility and stress reduction. The driver service quality is repeatedly praised: punctual, polite, professional, and helpful with suggestions and planning. That kind of “day management” is hard to price, but you’ll feel it when you’re not stuck negotiating.

Who This Tour Fits Best (and Who Might Want Another Option)

This tour is a strong match if you want a structured day that covers both Ubud culture and Kintamani highland views. It’s also a good fit for people who prefer having someone else handle driving and timing, especially if you’re not comfortable renting a scooter or navigating traffic yourself.

It’s also ideal for groups that want privacy. Since it’s a private tour and only your group participates, it’s easier to keep everyone on the same plan.

If you are the kind of traveler who wants total freedom to wander for long stretches, you might find the 30-minute stop windows feel short. In that case, you could still book the tour, then consider requesting extra time when possible so you can slow down where you want.

Extra Hours: How to Extend the Day Without Losing Control

The tour runs up to 10 hours, and extra hours are charged at 10% of the full day tour price. If you know you want more time in a specific area (or if you want to simply take it slower at the end), asking about the option to extend is a sensible move.

Because routing can change due to traffic, extra hours can also act like a cushion. If the day feels rushed when you get behind schedule, additional time may help you recover.

Should You Book Private Tour – Ubud Kintamani Tours?

If your priority is an efficient, culture-to-views day with a driver who keeps things polite, punctual, and flexible, I’d say this tour is worth considering. It includes transport, English-speaking guidance, and multiple admission tickets, plus it uses a mobile ticket—so you don’t spend the day hunting paperwork.

I’d only hesitate if you’re very strict about hitting every single planned stop, no matter how traffic behaves. The tour itself warns that you usually fit up to four destinations in a 10-hour window, so you’ll want to decide what your top priorities are (for most people, that’s typically the Barong dance and Kintamani).

FAQ

FAQ

How long is the Ubud Kintamani tour?

The tour lasts 8 to 10 hours (approximately), with the itinerary designed to fit within that time window.

Is this a private tour?

Yes. It’s a private tour/activity, so only your group participates.

What does the price include?

The tour includes an air-conditioned car/bus, an English-speaking driver, petrol/gasoline, and all fees and taxes. Admission tickets are included for several stops.

Are admission tickets included for every stop?

Not every stop. Admission tickets are included for Barong & Kris Dance, Celuk Village, Tegallalang Rice Terrace, Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary, and Kintamani. Batuan Village for painting is listed as admission free.

Is food included in the tour price?

No. Food and drinks are not included.

Is pickup included?

Pickup is offered.

Can I add extra time to the tour?

Yes. Extra hours are charged at 10% of the full day tour price.

Are children allowed?

Children under 2 years have free entrance.

What’s the cancellation policy?

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