Ubud Customized Private Tour

Ubud is the star here, but the real appeal is choosing your own version of Bali. You can spend the day with waterfalls and rice terraces, focus on village art and temples, or add an ATV ride or rafting. I like the private air-conditioned car and the chance to work with drivers such as Ghali, Edy, Yus, Dwiyana, or Adie, all praised for safe driving and friendly help.

I also like the generous menu of possibilities: traditional houses, batik, painting, coffee, and outdoor activities sit alongside the famous sights. The catch is time. A day of eight to ten hours cannot comfortably include every listed stop, Kintamani, and Tanah Lot, so you need to agree on priorities before setting off.

Key points to know before booking

• Choose your own Bali day: Build the route around temples, waterfalls, rice fields, art, coffee, ATV riding, or rafting.
• Private transport matters: Your group rides alone in an air-conditioned vehicle with bottled water, parking, private transport, and tour insurance included.
• The driver can shape the day: Adie, Ghali, Edy, Yus, and Dwiyana are named in the feedback, with particular praise for safe driving, punctuality, local explanations, and photography help.
• Kintamani is a long reach: Mount Batur and its lake are included as an option, but combining them with several Ubud stops can make the day rushed.
• Costs are not all-inclusive: The $36 price covers the vehicle and listed inclusions, but entrance fees and activities such as ATV riding, rafting, and the Bali swing cost extra.
• Tanah Lot is a possible finale: The sunset stop depends on time and the route, so treat it as a bonus rather than a promise.

Why this private Ubud day works

This is best understood as a private car-and-driver day with a suggested menu, not a fixed march through ten attractions. That distinction matters. You get up to ten hours, but the roads between Jimbaran, Ubud, Kintamani, and Tanah Lot can consume much of the day. The smartest plan is to select three or four main goals and keep the rest as optional stops.

I like this format for a first or second Bali visit. You can see a waterfall, a rice terrace, a temple, and a working art or coffee stop without joining a large group. You can also change the mood of the day. If you are tired, skip the stairs at Tegenungan. If you want action, use the time for ATV riding or rafting instead.

The price is $36 per person, which can be good value if you are sharing the vehicle with several people. It includes bottled water, an air-conditioned vehicle, private transportation, parking fees, and tour insurance. You still pay entrance fees at the destinations, plus any optional activity charges. Ask for a clear plan before departure so the low headline price does not surprise you later.

What the drivers add to the day

The strongest part of this experience is the driver service. Adie is associated with several bookings, while Ghali, Edy, Yus, and Dwiyana are also named in the available feedback. The clearest praise concerns safe, punctual driving, clean vehicles, helpful route choices, and explanations about local customs and beliefs.

Ghali is especially useful if you want a personal day rather than a basic transfer. He has taken a solo visitor to batik and silver-making sites, rice fields, the swing, and Monkey Forest, and also helped with photographs. Yus is noted for following a requested custom route. Edy is praised for English, local information, and a friendly manner.

You should still explain your priorities at the start. Ask the driver to separate must-see stops from optional ones. If you want Kintamani, waterfalls, and Tanah Lot, say so immediately. If art matters more than sightseeing, say that too. One of the useful strengths here is the ability to shape the day around your interests, but the flexibility works only when you use it.

Ubud, the starting point for your choices

Ubud is in central Bali and serves as the main area for the day. It gives you access to outdoor activities, village art, temples, rice fields, and traditional buildings. The Ubud portion can be as active or as gentle as you want.

You might choose an ATV ride or rafting if you want a physical day. You might instead focus on a temple, a coffee stop, or a short walk through the countryside. Since the stop is listed as about one hour, do not assume that it includes a full activity session unless you have arranged that in advance.

The flexibility is useful for couples, families, and solo visitors who dislike fixed group schedules. It is also useful if one person wants photographs and temples while another wants a bit of adventure. The tradeoff is that a custom route needs decisions. The more activities you add, the less time remains for quiet sightseeing.

Tegenungan Waterfall and Kanto Lampo

Tegenungan Waterfall gives you a classic Bali waterfall stop, with a view from above for anyone who does not want a strenuous descent. The stairs down require energy, so you should treat the one-hour visit as an opportunity to choose your own level of effort. You can enjoy the view without making the climb.

The entrance fee is not included. That is a small but important point when you compare this tour with an all-inclusive excursion. Keep some extra money available for each paid destination.

Kanto Lampo has a different feel. It is located in a village outside Ubud and is known as a place where cyclists from the mountains stop to rest. The waterfall visit is also about one hour, with an entrance fee extra. Since both waterfalls can take time, I would choose one if you also want Kintamani or an activity.

The two stops make sense for people who want water, village scenery, and photographs. They make less sense if you are uncomfortable with steps or prefer temples and art. Your driver can help order the stops, but the total driving time remains the main limit.

Mount Batur and the Kintamani view

Mount Batur is Bali’s second-highest active mountain, in the Kintamani area. The attraction here is the elevated view of the mountain and lake, along with restaurants and coffee shops nearby. This is a scenic stop rather than a mountain climb in the plan described here.

Kintamani is a substantial addition to a Ubud day. If you combine it with both waterfalls, Tegalalang, an ATV ride, several art stops, and a sunset at Tanah Lot, you may spend more time in the vehicle than at the sights. I would make Mount Batur the main reason for the day if the view is important to you.

The entrance fee is not included, and restaurant or coffee purchases are separate. You can use Kintamani as a slower break in the middle of the day, but confirm how much time remains before committing to the western side of Bali and Tanah Lot.

Tegalalang Rice Terrace and the Bali swing

Tegalalang introduces you to Bali’s subak irrigation system, the traditional way local farmers organize water and rice cultivation. The listed stop is about 30 minutes, so expect a quick look rather than a long country walk.

You can pay extra to use a Bali swing in this area. The swing is optional, and its separate cost should be part of your planning. If your goal is to understand farming and see the rice terraces, the short stop may be enough. If you want swing photographs, allow for waiting time and the additional activity fee.

I like this stop because it adds context to the day. You are not only collecting scenic viewpoints. You are seeing how water and rice production fit into Balinese village life. Still, the 30-minute slot is tight. Ask whether you want the terrace, the swing, or both.

ATV riding and rafting for an active afternoon

The Ubud area offers ATV riding, rafting, and other outdoor activities. The ATV stop is listed at two hours, but the activity fee is not included. That two-hour block is a serious time commitment once you include the route before and after it.

This is a good choice if you want your Bali day to feel active rather than observational. It also gives the private tour a practical advantage: you can build the day around an activity instead of squeezing one into a standard sightseeing route.

I would not combine ATV riding with every other stop. Choose the activity, one cultural sight, and perhaps one waterfall or rice terrace. Rafting is also mentioned as an option, but no specific duration or price is provided, so ask for those details before booking.

Art, temples, coffee, and batik

The cultural stops are the most interesting part of this tour for anyone who wants more than scenery. Dewa Putu Toris is a place where local artists paint and display their work in Batubulan Village. The visit is about 30 minutes and has no admission fee listed.

Batuan Temple offers a look at Balinese buildings and traditional houses that retain their original concepts and forms. The stop is also about 30 minutes, but an entrance fee is not included. Temple visits require more than a quick photograph, so ask the driver about the time available and any local entry requirements.

At Abian Kusuma Sari Agrowisata, you can take a short break with local coffee and tea. The 30-minute stop has no admission fee listed. It is a sensible pause if you have spent the morning on roads and stairs, though purchases may be separate.

Sari Amerta Batik Collection shows the traditional way batik is made. Batik is a national Indonesian heritage, with different motifs across the country. This stop is also about 30 minutes and has no admission fee listed. If you care about craft, these visits may be more rewarding than adding another viewpoint.

One practical note: art, batik, coffee, and craft stops can sometimes encourage shopping. You are free to decide what suits you, but tell the driver if you want demonstrations and local context rather than a buying-focused day.

Tanah Lot as a sunset bonus

Tanah Lot is described as a possible way to end the tour with sunset. It is not guaranteed, and it does not appear among the timed stops in the same way as the waterfalls or rice terrace. Treat it as a final option if the route and remaining hours allow.

The appeal is clear: after a day inland, you may finish by the coast. But adding Tanah Lot after Kintamani and a full Ubud program makes for a very ambitious schedule. If sunset is your priority, build the day around it and drop some earlier stops.

This is one reason I would discuss the route before leaving Jimbaran. A private tour gives you control, but it cannot remove Bali’s road distances. A good plan is more valuable than a long list of stops.

Comfort, timing, and what the $36 covers

Pickup is offered, and the tour uses private, air-conditioned transportation. You receive bottled water, parking fees, private transport, and tour insurance. The vehicle is described in the available feedback as roomy, clean, comfortable, and well maintained, including an SUV on one full-day booking.

The tour lasts about eight to ten hours. That is enough for a satisfying Ubud day, but not enough for every possible stop at a relaxed pace. The stated maximum is ten hours, and any extension needs to be coordinated with the driver.

Entrance fees at all destinations are excluded. ATV riding, rafting, the Bali swing, food, drinks, and purchases are also not listed as included. The price therefore works best when you value private transport and route control, then choose only a few paid extras.

Most people can participate, and the activity is private to your group. The waterfalls deserve special thought if stairs are difficult. Tegenungan can be viewed from above, but the lower area requires a descent. Ask the driver to adjust the plan if you prefer less walking.

Free cancellation is available when you cancel at least 24 hours before the start time. Changes or cancellations inside that window are not accepted for a refund.

Who should book this Ubud tour?

I would choose this tour if you want a private day and do not want to follow a fixed group schedule. It suits first-time visitors who want a broad taste of Ubud, as well as repeat visitors who prefer art, batik, coffee, or village life over the standard checklist.

It is also a good fit for solo visitors. A driver such as Ghali can help with photographs as well as route planning, which is useful when you are exploring alone. Families and small groups can benefit from the private car and the ability to skip a stop when energy runs low.

I would be cautious if your main goal is a calm, slow visit to every place listed. Ten stops, two waterfalls, Kintamani, an ATV ride, and Tanah Lot do not belong comfortably in one day. Pick a theme: nature, adventure, culture, or a balanced mix.

Should you book it?

Book this Ubud Customized Private Tour if you value choice, a private vehicle, and a helpful driver more than a tightly fixed schedule. At $36 per person, it can offer strong value for a shared group, especially with parking, bottled water, transport, and insurance included.

Before you go, name your top three stops and ask which entrance and activity fees will be extra. If you want Kintamani or Tanah Lot, make that clear at once. With sensible priorities, this can be a comfortable and personal way to see Bali beyond a single famous viewpoint.

FAQ

Where does the Ubud Customized Private Tour take place?

The tour is based from Jimbaran, with sightseeing focused on Ubud, the surrounding countryside, and possibly Kintamani and Tanah Lot.

How long does the tour last?

The experience lasts approximately eight to ten hours. The stated maximum is ten hours, and any extra time must be coordinated with the driver.

Is pickup available?

Yes, pickup is offered. The supplied details do not specify every pickup location, so confirm the arrangement when booking.

Is this a private tour?

Yes. Only your group participates in the private tour or activity.

Are entrance fees included?

No. Entrance fees for all destinations are excluded. Optional activities, including ATV riding, rafting, and the Bali swing, also require separate payment.

What is included in the price?

The $36 per-person price includes bottled water, an air-conditioned vehicle, private transportation, parking fees, and tour insurance.