Private Tour – Ubud Kintamani Tours

The most interesting part of this private Bali tour is its mix of culture, scenery, and easy car travel. In one long day, you can watch a Barong and Kris dance, see silver and painting workshops, look across Tegallalang Rice Terrace, visit Ubud Monkey Forest, and finish with views of Mount Batur and Lake Batur from Kintamani.

I like the freedom of having an English-speaking driver and a car reserved for your own group. I also like the range of the route: you get more than a quick Ubud sightseeing loop, with both local arts and highland scenery included.

The main drawback is time. The advertised route lists six stops, but traffic can reduce the day to about four destinations. This is best treated as a flexible private outing, not a promise that every stop will receive a long visit.

Key points to know before booking

• Ketut Legawa may be your driver: The supplied feedback repeatedly praises Ketut for punctual service, polite care, itinerary help, and flexibility.
• Six stops are listed, but four may be realistic: Bali traffic decides how much time remains for each place.
• The tour covers both Ubud and Kintamani: You get art, performance, forest, rice fields, and volcanic views in one day.
• The private format gives you control: Only your group participates, so you can discuss timing and suggestions with the driver.
• The $70 price includes the vehicle and fuel: An air-conditioned car or bus, English-speaking driver, petrol, fees, and taxes are included.
• Food and drinks cost extra: Plan to pay separately for meals and refreshments during the day.

A full day linking Bali’s arts and highlands

This outing is built for you if you want a broad introduction to central Bali without arranging separate drivers, tickets, and routes. It begins with traditional performance and village crafts, then moves toward Ubud’s most familiar sights before climbing to Kintamani.

The tour lasts up to 10 hours. That sounds generous, but Bali roads can be slow, especially when several popular sights are connected in one day. The listed stop times add up to about three hours and 40 minutes, leaving the rest for driving, traffic, parking, and any extra time you spend at a stop.

That makes the private arrangement important. You are not joining a fixed coach group with a rigid schedule. Your driver can help decide what remains practical as the day develops. The tradeoff is that the schedule is not fully guaranteed.

The experience is operated by Giri Dara Bali Tours. The name most closely tied to the supplied feedback is Ketut Legawa. His role appears to go beyond simply driving. He has helped with wider Bali planning, suggested places to visit, arranged boat tickets, and handled multi-day outings. That can be useful if you are still shaping the rest of your stay.

Barong and Kris dance: a strong cultural opening

The Barong and Kris performance lasts about 40 minutes, with admission included. The dance tells a familiar Balinese story about the struggle between good and evil, using movement, costume, music, and theatrical action rather than spoken explanation alone.

This is a practical first stop because it gives you a quick introduction to Balinese performance traditions before the day turns toward shops, scenery, and Ubud. You do not need to devote an entire evening to a cultural show, and the scheduled length leaves room for the rest of the route.

Still, 40 minutes is a short performance window. You should expect an excerpt or a scheduled presentation rather than a full day of cultural study. If your main interest is traditional dance, ask the driver how the timing fits the day before setting off.

The performance is also one of the stops most likely to feel organized for sightseeing. Celuk and Batuan are more about seeing local creative work, while the Barong show gives you a defined event with a clear start and finish.

Celuk Village and the appeal of silver work

Celuk Village is scheduled for about 30 minutes, with admission included. The village is associated with gold and silver crafting, and the stop gives you a look at Balinese artisanship linked to jewelry and decorative metalwork.

For you, the value here depends on how you like to shop. If you enjoy seeing how objects are made and want a tangible reminder of Bali, this can be a worthwhile pause. If you are not interested in buying anything, 30 minutes may be enough to look around without taking too much time from the scenery later in the day.

Keep your expectations clear. The information provided describes the village and its craft tradition, but it does not promise a hands-on workshop or a detailed demonstration. You might find displays and sales areas alongside the craft setting.

A private driver helps here because you can decide how long to stay within the limits of the full day. If the stop is not for you, preserving time for Kintamani or Tegallalang may make better sense.

Batuan Village and Balinese painting

Batuan Village receives another 30-minute visit, and admission is free. The stop focuses on painting art connected with Ubud and Balinese religious and mythological ideas.

This is a useful contrast with Celuk. One village centers on metalwork, the other on painting. Together, they show how Bali’s artistic life is not confined to a single museum or gallery. You get a sense of village-based production and the way art can carry spiritual and cultural themes.

The short visit is best for browsing rather than careful study. If you want to spend time comparing paintings, asking about artists, or considering a purchase, the day may feel rushed. Traffic is the key factor, since the tour provider warns that the route can be reduced to about four destinations.

Batuan is also one of the easier stops to treat as optional. It has no admission charge, so skipping it does not mean losing a paid ticket. Discuss the order and available time with Ketut or your assigned driver before you commit to the full route.

Tegallalang Rice Terrace: scenery with a time limit

Tegallalang Rice Terrace is scheduled for 30 minutes, with admission included. The terraces are on the road between Ubud and Kintamani, making this stop a natural part of the route rather than a major detour.

You come here for the view, the stepped fields, and the chance to see one of the most recognizable forms of Balinese countryside. The surrounding village area is also known for woodcarving, with colorful designs featuring flowers, animals, and other forms.

Thirty minutes gives you time to stop, look, and take photographs, but not necessarily time for a long walk. The supplied details do not promise a particular walking route, activity, or viewpoint, so you should think of this as a short scenic stop.

This is where the private vehicle has real value. You avoid arranging transport between separate attractions, and you can make a quick visit without turning the rice terraces into a half-day commitment. On the other hand, you may want more time if rice fields are a central reason for your Bali visit.

Ubud Monkey Forest in the center of town

The Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary is listed for 30 minutes, with admission included. It is in the heart of Ubud and close to other attractions, so it is easy to combine with an Ubud-based day.

The forest offers a change of pace after the villages and performance. Instead of watching artisans or dancers, you walk through a wooded sanctuary associated with monkeys. The central location also makes it a convenient stop if you want a quick look at one of Ubud’s best-known sights.

The short schedule matters here. Thirty minutes may be enough for a brief visit, but it is not a leisurely exploration of the entire sanctuary. You should also follow the site’s rules around the animals and keep your belongings secure, even though the supplied tour details do not set out specific sanctuary regulations.

If you are especially interested in the Monkey Forest, tell the driver early. The stop can easily become a casualty of traffic because the day also reaches Kintamani, which is a substantial extension beyond central Ubud.

Kintamani and the view toward Mount Batur

Kintamani is the scenic high point of the day, with about one hour allocated and admission included. From the highland area, you can look toward Mount Batur, an active volcano, and broad Lake Batur.

This is the stop that gives the tour its biggest change in scenery. After village workshops, a staged performance, rice terraces, and Ubud’s forest, you finish among Bali’s volcanic highlands. The view is the reason to protect time for Kintamani if weather and traffic allow.

The information provided does not promise a volcano hike or a visit to the lake shore. You should expect a viewpoint-oriented stop, not an active trek. One hour is enough for a measured look at the panorama, but the exact quality of the view depends on conditions at the time of your visit.

Kintamani also explains why the day can run long. The route connects several districts, and the final highland stop cannot be treated like a nearby Ubud attraction. If you have a fixed evening plan, leave room for delays and ask about the expected return time.

What the private car adds to the day

The price includes an air-conditioned car or bus, petrol, an English-speaking driver, and all fees and taxes. That is a useful package for a full-day route, since you are paying for transport and a driver who can help manage the order of stops.

The private format means only your group participates. You do not need to match the pace of strangers, and you can explain if you prefer art, scenery, or cultural stops. The driver can also offer suggestions, a point that matters if you want to adjust the route as traffic builds.

The supplied feedback gives Ketut particular credit for being prompt, polite, friendly, and helpful with broader plans. It also describes him as flexible during outings around Bali, including a two-week stay in Ubud and a three-day service arrangement. Those details suggest that the strongest part of this product may be the personal driver service rather than a formal, scripted guiding program.

You should still clarify what you want from the driver. The tour promises an English-speaking driver, not a specialist historian or art teacher. If you need extensive interpretation at every stop, ask about that before booking.

Is $70 per person fair value?

At $70 per person, the value depends on the size of your group and how much independent transport would cost. For a private outing of up to 10 hours, the package includes the vehicle, fuel, driver, fees, and taxes, which removes several expenses that can otherwise appear one by one.

It is especially appealing for a small group that wants convenience and a long route. A larger group may find the per-person price easier to justify because the private vehicle cost is shared. The exact vehicle size is not specified, only that an air-conditioned car or bus is used.

Food and drinks are not included. You should budget separately for anything you eat or drink during the day. The supplied details also say extra hours cost 10 percent of the full-day tour price, so ask how that charge is calculated for your booking if you expect a late finish.

The strongest value comes from combining several areas in one day. If you prefer slow visits, long meals, or detailed art shopping, the schedule may feel too ambitious. If you want a broad first look at Ubud and Kintamani with a driver handling the route, the price is easier to defend.

Who will enjoy this route most?

I would recommend it to first-time visitors who want variety. You get traditional performance, village arts, a rice terrace, a forest sanctuary, and a volcano viewpoint without having to arrange each piece separately.

It also suits families and mixed-interest groups. One person can enjoy the Barong dance, another can browse silverwork, and someone else can look forward to Kintamani. Children under two enter free, according to the supplied information, which may help families compare the total cost.

The tour is also a good match for people who value personal service. The feedback about Ketut repeatedly highlights punctuality, politeness, flexibility, and help with trip planning. If those qualities matter more to you than a formal lecture at each site, this arrangement makes sense.

You may want another format if you dislike shopping-oriented stops, prefer one major sight per day, or need a guaranteed visit to all six locations. Traffic can change the plan, and the provider specifically notes that the total number of destinations may be limited.

Practical booking advice for a smoother day

Confirm your pickup details when you book, since pickup is offered and confirmation is received at booking time. Tell the provider which stops matter most, especially if Kintamani or the Monkey Forest is non-negotiable.

Because food and drinks are excluded, plan for your own meals and water. The information does not name a restaurant or set meal stop, so do not assume lunch is part of the package.

The tour is near public transportation, and most people can participate. No special accessibility details are provided, so if you have mobility needs, ask the operator about the vehicle, walking distances, and surfaces at each stop.

You can cancel for a full refund if you do so at least 24 hours before the local start time. Changes or cancellations inside that window are not accepted for a refund.

Should you book this Ubud and Kintamani tour?

Book it if you want a flexible private driver day with a wide sweep of central Bali. The mix is genuinely useful: Barong dance for culture, Celuk and Batuan for local art, Tegallalang for scenery, Monkey Forest for Ubud, and Kintamani for Mount Batur and Lake Batur.

Go in with sensible expectations. You may see only four destinations because of traffic, and the 30-minute stops are introductions rather than extended visits. For the best result, choose your top two priorities before departure and let the driver help fit in the rest.

The strongest reason to choose this tour is the personal service associated with Ketut Legawa, along with the convenience of an air-conditioned private vehicle. The strongest reason to hesitate is the packed route. If you accept that tradeoff, $70 per person can be a practical way to cover a lot of Bali in one day.

FAQ

How long does the private Ubud and Kintamani tour last?

The tour lasts up to 10 hours. Extra hours are charged at 10 percent of the full-day tour price.

Is this a private tour?

Yes. Only your group participates in the activity.

What is included in the price?

The price includes an air-conditioned car or bus, an English-speaking driver, petrol or gasoline, and all fees and taxes.

Are food and drinks included?

No. Food and drinks are not included and must be paid for separately.

Which destinations are included?

The listed destinations are a Barong and Kris dance performance, Celuk Village, Batuan Village, Tegallalang Rice Terrace, Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary in Ubud, and Kintamani.

Will the tour visit every listed destination?

Not always. The provider notes that traffic can affect the route, and the day may include up to four destinations within 10 hours.

Can I cancel 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.