Bali Horse Riding, Waterfall, Rice Terrace, Lunch – All Inclusive

Saba Bay gives this full-day Bali outing its best opening: an hour on horseback beside Saba Beach, with countryside, seaside villages, temples, Mount Agung, and Nusa Penida Island in view. You then trade the saddle for a waterfall, rice terraces, lunch, and a coffee plantation.

I like the private hotel transfer and the way lunch, entry fees, bottled water, and an air-conditioned minivan are bundled into the $95 price. I also like the guide’s role beyond driving. Expect explanations of local traditions during the day, a detail that adds meaning to the scenery.

The main consideration is time. This is an 8 to 10-hour outing with several stops, so you will spend much of the day moving between attractions. The horse ride is limited to one hour, and the waterfall involves concrete steps, so bring suitable shoes and pace yourself.

Key details to know before booking

• Saba Beach horseback ride: Spend one hour with professional grooms, safety equipment, and a route along the coast and through rural Bali.
• Private from pickup to return: Only your group takes part, with hotel pickup available from Kuta, Seminyak, Sanur, Nusa Dua, Tanjung Benoa, and Ubud.
• Six-part day: The schedule combines riding, Tegenungan Waterfall, Tegallalang, lunch, a coffee plantation, and a possible art-village stop.
• Lunch with a view: An Indonesian meal is served above the Sapat River valley, rice fields, and landscaped gardens.
• Maximum riding weight: The stated limit is 90 kilograms, so confirm this point before paying if it applies to you.
• Simple packing list: Wear shoes or sandals without heels, and bring sunscreen, a camera, comfortable trousers or shorts, and extra money.

Why Saba Bay is the right place to start

The first hour is the most distinctive part of the day. At Saba Bay Stables, professional grooms welcome you and give a full safety briefing before you ride out. International-standard safety equipment is included.

The route follows Saba Beach and continues through green countryside. You may see seaside villages, temples, Mount Agung, and Nusa Penida Island from the riding route. The appeal is not speed or technical riding. It is the chance to see a quieter stretch of Bali from horseback, with the coast and rural scenery changing around you.

The one-hour length suits many first-time riders. You get a proper taste of the activity without giving the entire day to it. At the same time, experienced riders may find the riding portion short, especially since the rest of the program is made up of sightseeing stops.

You should wear shoes or sandals without heels. Long or short pants are both listed as suitable, so choose what feels comfortable in warm weather. Sunscreen matters here, as the activity begins outdoors and later includes open viewpoints.

A maximum weight of 90 kilograms applies. This is a firm practical detail, not something to leave until the morning of pickup. If you are close to the limit, ask Bali Charm to confirm the current riding arrangements before booking.

The private minivan makes a long day easier

Pickup starts at 8:30 a.m. from listed areas including Seminyak, Kuta, Sanur, Nusa Dua, Tanjung Benoa, and Ubud. You return to your meeting point at the end of the activity. The exact driving time between stops is not provided, but the full day lasts about eight to ten hours.

The private format is useful because your group is not tied to strangers. You have an English- or Japanese-speaking driver, a professional guide, and an air-conditioned minivan. That matters in Bali, where a day with coastal riding, inland sights, and several stops can feel tiring in a shared vehicle.

Bottled water is included. Lunch and entrance fees are also covered, which keeps the day simple. You still need extra money for personal expenses, such as purchases at the plantation or an art village.

One strong point is the guide’s local explanation during the journey. A good guide can connect the temples, farming, villages, and daily customs you pass on the road. This tour specifically puts that local context into the day, rather than treating the drive as dead time.

Tegenungan Waterfall means steps and a short walk

Tegenungan is one of Bali’s most popular waterfalls. The access path is maintained, with concrete steps and safety rails leading down toward the base. You have about an hour here.

The setup makes this stop more manageable than a rough jungle walk. Still, a maintained path does not mean flat ground. You will walk down to the waterfall and later back up, so shoes with a decent grip are a better choice than flip-flops.

The waterfall stop adds a change of pace after the horse ride. You move from open beach and countryside to a more enclosed water setting, with time to look around and take photographs. The one-hour window should give you time to see the falls without turning this into a long hike.

Your own comfort level matters. The tour data says most people can participate, but it does not promise step-free access. If stairs are difficult for you, ask the provider about the current route before booking. The same advice applies if you are carrying bulky camera equipment.

Tegallalang shows Bali’s working rice fields

The Tegallalang rice terraces are shaped into sloping fields along the hill banks. The terraces are more than a photo stop. They show how farming works on Bali’s uneven ground, with fields arranged in layers rather than spread across a flat plain.

You have roughly an hour to see the area before lunch. The description points to Balinese farmers working the fields, so look beyond the viewpoint and notice the human work behind the neat green patterns. The most useful way to approach this stop is to treat it as a working agricultural area, not simply a scenic backdrop.

The terrain can be uneven, and the tour does not promise a particular walking route. Comfortable shoes are sensible. You should also allow time for the next stop, since lunch takes place in the Tegallalang area.

I like the contrast with Saba Beach. The morning begins with a coastal ride and then shifts inland to farming country. You get two very different views of Bali in one day, rather than spending the whole tour around a single attraction.

Lunch looks over the Sapat River valley

Lunch is an Indonesian menu served at a restaurant in Ceking village, in the Tegallalang area. The dining setting looks over the Sapat River valley, rice fields, and private gardens.

This is a useful pause in a busy day. You can sit down, eat, and keep the rice terraces in view instead of losing an hour at a generic roadside stop. The meal is included, so the $95 cost covers one of the day’s basic needs.

The menu is described only as Indonesian food. If you need a special diet, the available information does not confirm options, so ask before booking. The tour also does not list drinks beyond the included bottled water.

The restaurant setting is part of the attraction, but it may not suit someone who wants a quick meal and more time at the waterfall or terraces. The schedule gives lunch about an hour, so you should expect a planned stop rather than an open-ended restaurant break.

Uma Pakel adds coffee and tropical plants

The next stop is Uma Pakel Agro Tourism, where you can see a coffee plantation and a range of tropical plants. The listed examples include robusta coffee, pineapple, salak, Balinese potatoes, star fruit, cacao, jackfruit, and durian.

That variety gives you a closer look at crops associated with Bali’s warm climate. It also helps explain what you are seeing in the countryside, since the island’s greenery is not just decorative. Much of it is tied to food, farming, and small-scale production.

The plantation visit lasts about an hour and has no separate admission charge listed. The description says you can experience the plantation, but it does not specify a tasting program or shopping requirement. Keep that in mind if coffee is your main reason for choosing this stop.

I see this as a pleasant add-on rather than the day’s main event. The horse ride, waterfall, and terraces are the core attractions. The plantation makes the middle of the day more varied and gives your guide another chance to explain local plants and products.

The optional art-village stop depends on time

On the return drive, the guide may be able to visit an art village if time allows. The options listed are Celuk for silver jewelry, Batubulan for batik, or Mas for wood carving. The choice depends on your interest and the available time.

Celuk is the clearest option in the scheduled information, with fine silver jewelry as its focus. Batubulan and Mas offer different kinds of craft work. This flexibility can be useful if you want a cultural stop, but it is not guaranteed and should not be the main reason you book.

There is no separate admission fee listed for these villages. Personal purchases are not included, so bring extra money if you plan to shop. You can also tell your guide which craft interests you most, rather than treating the stop as an automatic part of the program.

This final option is another reason the private format helps. Your group can express a preference, subject to time. A shared tour would usually give you less control over such a small extra stop.

Is $95 good value for a private Bali day?

At $95 per person, the value depends partly on how many people are in your private group. The price includes return hotel transfer, an air-conditioned minivan, a professional guide, an English- or Japanese-speaking driver, safety equipment, lunch, entrance fees, and bottled water.

That is a useful bundle. You are not paying separately for the horse ride, waterfall entry, rice terrace entry, lunch, and the main transport. You also avoid arranging several rides across different parts of Bali.

The private format improves the value for couples, families, or a small group that wants control over the day. Group discounts are offered, although the exact savings are not provided. Ask for the current group price if you are booking for several people.

The value is weaker if you want a long horseback outing or a slow visit at one place. The riding lasts one hour, and the day covers many stops. You pay for variety, transport, and convenience rather than for an in-depth experience at each attraction.

I also like that the driver or guide can explain local traditions along the road. That detail helps justify the private-tour price, since you are paying for more than a vehicle and a sequence of entrances.

Who will enjoy this full-day combination?

This outing suits you if you want several classic Bali scenes in one private day. You get beach, horses, countryside, waterfall, rice farming, Indonesian food, tropical plants, and possible craft villages.

It is a good match for first-time visitors who do not want to organize several separate excursions. The included transfer is especially useful if you are staying in one of the listed pickup zones. Families and small groups may also appreciate having their own vehicle.

You should think twice if you dislike early starts, long road days, or frequent changes of scene. The day begins at 8:30 a.m. and can last up to ten hours. It also includes walking at the waterfall and around the rice terraces.

Horse riding is the headline activity, but it is only one hour. If your priority is serious riding, look for a longer equestrian outing. If you want a broad introduction to Bali’s coast and inland sights, this mix makes more sense.

Most people can participate, according to the supplied activity information, but the 90-kilogram riding limit and waterfall steps are important exceptions to consider. Ask questions before booking if either point affects you.

Practical advice for making the day smoother

Wear comfortable clothing that works for both riding and walking. Shorts or long pants are accepted, but avoid anything that restricts movement. Shoes or sandals without heels are required for practical reasons.

Bring sunscreen and a camera. Extra money is useful for personal expenses, purchases at an art village, or anything not covered by the package. Bottled water is supplied, but you may still prefer to carry a small personal bottle during the walking portions.

Keep your schedule open for the full day. The listed duration is approximate, and the optional art village depends on time. Do not book a late afternoon commitment that assumes you will return at an exact hour.

Free cancellation is available if you cancel at least 24 hours before the local start time. Changes or cancellations inside that window are not accepted for a refund, so check your plans before the deadline.

Should you book the Saba Bay horse ride?

Book it if you want a private, well-packed day and value convenience. The strongest reasons are the coastal horseback ride, the included transport and lunch, and the chance to combine Tegenungan, Tegallalang, and Uma Pakel without arranging separate rides.

The day is less suitable if you want a quiet, slow visit or several hours in the saddle. At $95, you are buying range and ease, not a specialist riding trip. Confirm the 90-kilogram limit, ask about dietary needs, and choose sensible shoes before you go.

For a first or short Bali visit, I think the mix works well. You get a broad look at the island in one outing, with enough local explanation to make the stops feel connected rather than random.

FAQ

How long does the Bali horse riding and sightseeing tour last?

The activity lasts approximately 8 to 10 hours, beginning at 8:30 a.m. and returning to the meeting point at the end of the day.

Where is the horseback riding?

The riding takes place at Saba Beach, beginning at Saba Bay Stables. The ride lasts one hour and includes a safety briefing and safety equipment.

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes. Private return hotel transfer is included from Kuta, Seminyak, Sanur, Nusa Dua, Tanjung Benoa, and Ubud.

What is the maximum weight for horseback riding?

The stated maximum weight is 90 kilograms.

Is lunch included?

Yes. An Indonesian menu is included, served at a restaurant in the Tegallalang area with views over the Sapat River valley, rice fields, and gardens.

Are entrance fees included?

Yes. Entrance fees for the included attractions are covered in the tour price. Personal expenses are not included.

Can the tour be canceled for a full refund?

Yes, if you cancel at least 24 hours before the experience start time. Cancellations or changes made less than 24 hours before the start time are not accepted for a refund.