Point View of Kintamani Vulcano and Ubud Tour

Point View of Kintamani Volcano and Ubud Tour is interesting because it stacks Bali’s top contrasts into one 10-hour day, starting with classic performing arts and ending on volcano-and-rice views. I love how the schedule mixes culture and hands-on craft stops like Tohpati weaving and Celuk gold and silver work, not just scenic photo stops. I also love the break at The Amora Bali, with an Indonesian buffet lunch and coffee or tea while you look outward toward the volcano area. The main drawback to consider is pace: several village and viewpoint stops are short, so you’ll get a taste, not a long, slow experience.

This tour is also a practical way to handle a big day without stress, thanks to air-conditioned private transport and included entry tickets, parking, taxes, and local donations. Many drivers tied to this service are praised for going beyond “just driving,” like Kana, Ari, Aditya, Mustar, Rama, Wayan Semut, and Almon, with guests noting clear English and extra help with photos. Start at 8:00 am from the Nusa Dua area, and bring patience for traffic, because Bali mornings can be lively.

Key Things I’d Highlight Before You Go

• A full culture-to-nature loop in one day, from Barong & Kris dance to Mount Batur viewpoints
• Included tickets everywhere, plus parking, taxes, and local donations, which keeps your spending more predictable
• Lunch at The Amora Bali with coffee or tea, a solid rest point mid-day
• Craft stops that teach by seeing, including Tohpati batik/weaving and Celuk jewelry-making
• Time on the big sights, like Tegenungan Waterfall and Tegalalang Rice Terrace, without needing to plan routes
• Drivers can turn into guides, and several names show up in feedback for friendly hosting and photo help

The Big Idea: A One-Day Bali Mix That Actually Makes Sense

If you’re trying to see Bali efficiently, this day trip has a clear logic. You move from central Ubud culture toward the volcano viewpoint zone, then back into Ubud for rice terraces and the traditional art market. It’s the kind of route that feels like you “cover the greatest hits,” but with real cultural stops sprinkled in.

At $53.40 per person for roughly 10 hours, the value comes from what’s handled for you. You’re not paying separate entry fees for each stop, and you’re not dealing with transport changes. That matters on a day like this, because Bali involves enough driving that you’ll notice every bit of friction.

Morning Start in Nusa Dua: Why 8:00 am Matters

The tour starts at 8:00 am, and that’s not just a random time slot. Leaving early helps you hit the dance and village visits before the day gets too hot and crowded. It also improves your odds of getting better views around Mount Batur, since weather and cloud cover can shift during the day.

You’ll travel in an air-conditioned vehicle, and this is private transportation for your group. The tour is described as private, so only your group participates, even though there’s a minimum of two people needed to run the tour. If you’re solo, note there’s an extra 50% added to the price, so the math changes.

Barong & Kris Dance: Your First Dose of Balinese Performance

The day begins with Barong & Kris Dance, a traditional Balinese dance performance. You get about one hour at this stop, and the admission ticket is included. This is a smart opener because performance sets the tone for the rest of the day, especially when you later visit temples and traditional art areas.

What to expect in a dance stop like this is focused time, not wandering. Plan to arrive ready to watch and listen, and don’t rush out immediately. Even if you don’t understand every detail, the visuals, costumes, and story themes give you context for what you’ll see in the cultural stops later.

Tohpati and Celuk: Crafts You Can See, Not Just Buy

After the dance, the itinerary shifts into craft villages.

Tohpati Village (batik and hand weaving)

You’ll have around 30 minutes here, with admission included. This is the kind of stop where you’ll see fabric work in progress and learn how patterns connect to local tradition. The quick timing means you should treat this like a guided introduction, not a full workshop.

Celuk Village (gold and silver smith center)

Next is Celuk, also around 30 minutes, with admission included. Gold and silver work can be hard to appreciate from pictures, so seeing the process and tools helps. If you like jewelry or artisan gifts, this is a good place to look closely, because you’ll get a better sense of craftsmanship than you would in a random shop.

The practical tip here is simple: keep your questions short and direct. In 30 minutes, a few good questions about materials, process, and what’s common in the region will beat trying to cover everything.

Puseh Batuan Temple and Traditional Painting Area

You then move to Puseh Batuan Temple, where you’ll spend about one hour. Admission is included, and the stop is described as a chance to see the Balinese temple setting plus a traditional painting area.

An hour sounds long, but temple time also includes quiet moments and respectful observation. This is not the stop for loud behavior or rushed photos. If your driver-guide points out what you should notice, listen, because small details are where the meaning tends to hide.

Also, if you enjoy art, the mention of traditional painting is a bonus. It gives you a bridge between spiritual place and everyday visual culture. Look for how themes and styles connect across the day.

Tegenungan Waterfall: Nature Stop With a Clear Time Window

Tegenungan Waterfall is next, and it’s built into the schedule as about one hour. The admission ticket is included, and this is one of the stops that tends to feel more flexible, because you’ll likely spend part of the hour walking to viewpoints and part simply looking.

A one-hour waterfall visit is enough for photos and a calm look, but not enough for a long hike. Plan to wear something you’re comfortable in, especially if the ground near viewpoints looks slick after rainfall.

Mount Batur Viewpoint: The Main Show, But Weather Is the Star

The itinerary then heads toward Mount Batur, with about 30 minutes at the main point for views of the Batur volcano and its lake. Admission is included.

This is the part of the day where you should manage expectations. The time is brief by design, since the tour needs to cover Ubud culture afterward. That means your best results come from being ready to look, not waiting to settle in.

Also, this experience requires good weather. If skies are hazy or clouds build, your view may be limited. On the bright side, that’s also why the tour includes other stops. Even if the volcano viewpoint isn’t perfect, you still get dance, temples, crafts, and rice terraces.

Lunch at The Amora Bali: A Real Reset in the Middle of the Day

After the viewpoint time, you stop for lunch at The Amora Bali. You’ll get about one hour for an Indonesian buffet lunch, and coffee or tea is included along with bottled water (one bottle mineral water).

This lunch stop matters more than it sounds. After temples and nature, you need a predictable break. A buffet gives you variety, and one hour lets you actually eat without time pressure.

The added detail here is the setting: the lunch is at a restaurant facing open toward volcano view. Even if the view is partly blocked by clouds, the meal is still a comfortable pause that makes the afternoon feel less like a sprint.

OKA Agriculture Bali: Coffee and Spices, With a Free Taste

Next comes OKA Agriculture Bali for about 30 minutes. You’ll explore coffee and spices gardens and get to try Bali coffee for free.

This stop is ideal if you like edible souvenirs or if you want a simple explanation of how local crops connect to everyday flavor. The short timing keeps it from dragging, and the free coffee taste is a nice payoff before you head back into sightseeing mode.

If you have caffeine sensitivity, just be mindful. The tour says you can try Bali coffee for free, but it doesn’t say you must.

Tegalalang Rice Terrace: The Ubud Classic in Bite-Sized Form

Then you’ll hit Tegalalang Rice Terrace for about 30 minutes, with admission included. This is one of the most photographed parts of Ubud, and for a reason. The terraces create layers of shape that look great even when light is flat.

Thirty minutes means you’ll likely choose one or two viewpoints rather than roaming the whole area. Go early in your stop window if you want calmer photos and more chances to find a good angle.

Ubud Traditional Art Market and Royal Palace Area

The last main cultural block is the Ubud Traditional Art Market, plus time around the royal palace and art market area. This stop is about one hour, with admission included.

This is where you can turn your earlier craft impressions into actual purchases. If you saw weaving at Tohpati or metalwork in Celuk, this is a chance to compare quality and pricing in a broader Ubud context.

Keep your shopping mindset practical. Decide your budget before you get overwhelmed by options. A one-hour window disappears fast, especially if you’re browsing plus taking a few photos.

Price and Value: What $53.40 Covers, and What Costs Extra

At $53.40 per person, the core value is that your bill stays contained. The tour includes:

• Air-conditioned vehicle and private transportation
• Buffet lunch with coffee and tea beverage
• Bottled water (one mineral water)
• All entrance tickets, parking fee, tax charge, and local donation

What’s not included is equally important:

• Personal expenses
• Extra drinks at the restaurant
• Solo traveler cost: an additional 50% from the prices

So if you’re sharing the tour with someone else, the price feels more realistic as a “one payment, many stops” day. If you’re solo, the added cost can make it closer to the price of a standard private day, so you’ll want to compare against other options in your travel window.

Driver-Guide Quality: When the Host Makes the Day

The tour is private, but the experience can swing based on who’s behind the wheel. In feedback connected to this service, names like Kana and Ari come up with praise for being more than drivers. Kana is specifically described as amazing, including acting like a tour guide and photographer, while Ari is praised as friendly, protective, and strong on Bali culture explanations.

Other names appear too:

• Aditya is praised for impressing on a journey and for understanding needs when traveling with an elderly person.
• Mustar is highlighted as super friendly, on time, with a clean car and extra water, plus photo and video help.
• Rama and Wayan Semut are praised for guiding through Ubud and major sights effectively.
• Almon is praised for overall service and fun through the day.

You can’t count on any one driver to do the same exact things, but you can improve your odds by setting expectations early. Ask your driver about:

• whether they can share quick explanations at each stop
• the best times for photos in places like rice terraces
• where you can take a slower look without messing up the schedule

This is the day to be a little proactive. A good host will respond fast.

Timing, Heat, and Weather: How to Stay Comfortable

You’ll be out for about 10 hours, starting at 8:00 am. That’s enough time for a lot of walking on and off, especially at waterfall and rice terrace stops. Plan your clothing for heat, and keep a light layer for air-conditioned rides.

Because the Mount Batur viewpoint depends on good weather, you should also accept that visibility can change. The tour’s design helps here, since you still have multiple culture and craft stops even if the view is hazy.

If it’s raining or after rain, watch your footing near viewpoints. Nothing ruins a good photo more than rushing after slipping.

Who This Tour Fits Best

This tour fits best if you:

• want a single-day hit of Ubud culture plus volcano-area views
• prefer a planned route with tickets and transport handled
• like seeing crafts in real-life settings, like batik weaving and gold or silver work
• don’t need hours at one place, and you’re happy with short, meaningful stops

You might want a different plan if you:

• want deep time at one attraction, like a longer hike or a longer temple visit
• are traveling solo and want to avoid the additional 50%
• hate short stops and prefer “one area, one slow day”

Should You Book This Tour?

If you’re choosing between planning everything yourself versus taking a structured route, this is a strong option. The price feels fair because entrance tickets, lunch, parking, taxes, and local donations are included, and you get a full day itinerary that connects arts, crafts, temples, waterfalls, and volcano views.

I’d book it if your goal is practical sightseeing with a cultural base, not a slow retreat. I’d think twice if you’re picky about time at a single place or if you’re sensitive to weather uncertainty for the Mount Batur viewpoint. If you do book, show up at 8:00 am ready to move, bring comfortable shoes, and ask your driver for short, clear explanations at each stop. That one small habit turns a checklist day into a memorable Bali day.

FAQ

What time does the tour start, and how long is it?

The tour starts at 8:00 am and runs for about 10 hours.

Is pickup included, and what kind of transport do I get?

Pickup is offered, and you travel in an air-conditioned vehicle with private transportation.

What’s included in the tour price?

The price includes buffet lunch with coffee and tea, bottled mineral water (1 bottle), and all entrance tickets, parking fees, taxes, and local donations.

Is lunch included, and are drinks included?

Yes, lunch is included as an Indonesian buffet at The Amora Bali, with coffee and tea beverage. Extra drinks at the restaurant are not included.

How much is the tour for a solo traveler?

Solo travelers pay an additional 50% from the listed prices. The standard price shown is per person.

Can I cancel for a full refund?

Yes. You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. If the experience is canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.