A Ubud day that stays flexible. This private Ubud customized tour lets you shape the order of sights—think waterfalls, rice fields, temples, local art, coffee breaks, and even outdoor adventures—with a max of about 10 hours, depending on how your day flows. If you still have daylight, your driver can add a Tanah Lot sunset stop as a bonus.

I especially like two things: the drivers. People such as Ghali, Adhi, Yus, Dwiyana, and Edy stood out for calm, safe driving, good timing, and taking you to exactly what you asked for. I also like the comfort details: an air-conditioned vehicle, clean SUV, free bottled water, parking handled, and tour insurance included.

One thing to plan for: entrance fees and paid activities aren’t included. Many stops are free to enter, but waterfalls and some experiences (like the Bali swing or ATV portion) can add extra costs.

Key things to know before you go

• A truly custom route within a maximum duration of about 10 hours
• Waterfall variety: Tegenungan and Kanto Lampo with different vibes and viewpoints
• Kintamani focus via Mount Batur plus time around Kintamani area viewpoints
• Culture and crafts mixed in with batik-making, artist studios, and temple visits
• Comfort-first transport: A/C SUV, bottled water, parking fees, and insurance included
• Trusted drivers people named like Ghali and Adhi for safe, on-time service

How the flexible Ubud-to-Kintamani plan really works

This tour is built for you to decide the mix. You can go more sightseeing (temples, terraces, scenic viewpoints) or more activity (ATVs, and options around Ubud outdoor experiences), as long as you stay within the overall time window.

Your day is scheduled around major stops, but it’s still flexible. If your route runs long, you can coordinate with your driver rather than feeling stuck with a rigid checklist.

That flexibility matters in Bali because you’re not just collecting photos. You’re timing walking, breaks, and paid activities so the day feels enjoyable instead of rushed.

Comfort and driver quality: the part you feel most

You’ll ride in a private, air-conditioned vehicle, with parking fees handled and bottled water included. That sounds basic, but on a long day it’s the difference between feeling fresh and feeling cooked.

The driver experience is consistently praised in a practical way: safe driving, clean and comfortable vehicles, and getting you to the right places on time. Names that come up in real feedback include Ghali, Adhi, Yus, Dwiyana, and Edy, and they’re repeatedly described as patient and focused on your requests.

A small but smart bonus: this is private, so you’re not negotiating bathroom breaks or pacing with strangers. Your driver’s job becomes smoothing your day, not steering a group through a factory line of stops.

Ubud as your starting base: set your tone early

You’ll begin in the Ubud area, right in the middle of Bali. This is where you can choose how active you want to be, because Ubud naturally fits outdoor add-ons like ATV-style adventures and activities in the wider area.

The Ubud stop is listed as about an hour, with an admission ticket marked as free. That makes it a good place to get oriented, grab snacks if you want, and decide whether to lean into action later or keep it more mellow.

Tip for your timing: if you’re planning paid activities such as swinging or ATV riding, it helps to mentally save energy early. You’ll still enjoy the waterfalls later, but you won’t feel like you already spent your whole battery.

Tegenungan Waterfall: good views, and yes, stairs

Tegenungan Waterfall is a classic stop for a reason, but it comes with a specific kind of effort. The area uses stairs, enough that going down takes energy, while still letting you see the view from above without going all the way down.

It’s scheduled for about an hour, and entrance is not included. If you’re short on time or don’t want to descend, you can still enjoy the main perspective from higher areas.

This stop works best if you like a dramatic waterfall without turning the day into a long hike. It also gives you an easy mid-tour reset point before moving on to more scenic viewpoints.

Kanto Lampo Waterfall: a quick, local-feeling stop

Kanto Lampo Waterfall is another Ubud-area waterfall, but it feels more local in the way it’s described. It’s known as a resting place for bicyclists coming down from the mountain, which tells you it’s more than just a one-and-done photo spot.

This stop is also about an hour, and entrance is not included. You’ll want comfortable shoes, mainly because waterfall areas can be uneven and slippery after spray, even when your walk is short.

If you like variety, pairing Tegenungan with Kanto Lampo makes sense. You get two different waterfall experiences without repeating the same exact setting back-to-back.

Mount Batur in Kintamani: big views with a built-in break

Mount Batur is the second highest active mountain in Bali, and the tour includes it as the Kintamani anchor stop. You’re set up to enjoy views of the mountain and the lake from a higher vantage point.

This part of the day is around one hour, and entrance is not included. The itinerary also notes restaurants and coffee shops nearby, which is handy if you want a warm drink break after some walking around viewpoints.

If you’re traveling with mixed interests—someone who loves scenic stops and someone who wants to eat and relax—this is a strong middle ground. It’s a viewpoint stop with actual options to sit and recover between activities.

Tegalalang Rice Terrace: the irrigation story you’ll actually remember

Tegalalang Rice Terrace is short on time and long on meaning. You’ll spend about 30 minutes here, and admission is not included.

The key detail is the subak system, the traditional Balinese way of organizing irrigation and rice cultivation. When a tour mentions how the irrigation works, it signals you’ll be learning more than just where to stand for a photo.

There’s also an optional Bali swing mentioned in this area, but it’s an own-expenses activity. If you’re tempted, keep in mind it changes the tone of the stop from viewing to playing—fun, but it’s not the same pace as a calm terrace walk.

ATV time in Ubud: for the day-you-wanted-to-try-this crowd

The tour includes an ATV option in the Ubud area, listed as Fun ATV Bali for about 2 hours. This is explicitly a paid component (admission not included), and it likely becomes one of your main energy-consuming blocks of the day.

ATV time is worth it if you want Bali to include an adrenaline moment, not just temples and terraces. It also helps balance the day: after waterfalls and viewpoints, you get something hands-on and active.

Practical approach: if you plan to do ATV plus other attractions, save your heaviest walking for the parts where you’re most motivated. You don’t want to arrive at a viewpoint needing to recover from the messiest part of the day.

Dewa Putu Toris and Batuan Temple: art and architecture, not just scenery

Two shorter culture stops add variety without eating your whole schedule.

At Dewa Putu Toris, you’ll visit a place where local artists paint and display their works in Batubulan Village. The stop is about 30 minutes and listed as free entry, so it’s a low-commitment way to slow down.

Then you’ll head to Batuan Temple for about 30 minutes. This one is framed around traditional Balinese houses and how buildings were designed and used, including recognition of the function of structures and forms.

If you’re the kind of traveler who likes to understand what you’re seeing, these stops do the job. They break the pattern of only natural attractions and bring you closer to everyday Balinese design and beliefs.

Coffee, tea, and agrowisata: a smarter break than a random stop

Agrowisata is built for a pause, not just passing through. You’ll have a stop called Abian Kusuma Sari Agrowisata, scheduled for about 30 minutes, and it’s listed as free entry.

It’s described as a place to enjoy local coffee and tea. Even if you don’t go hardcore on tastings, this type of stop is valuable because it gives you a real reset: sit down, hydrate, and let the day re-balance.

I like these breaks because they make the rest of the tour feel less like a checklist. They also help if you’re doing paid activities later and want to keep your energy steady.

Batik workshop stop: national craft with local character

Batik is an Indonesian heritage, and this tour includes a batik collection stop that highlights the traditional way of making batik. Sari Amerta Batik Collection is listed for about 30 minutes and noted as free entry.

The practical value here is seeing the process rather than just buying a souvenir. Even if you don’t plan to purchase anything, watching the method gives you context for what you’ll see later across Bali.

It’s also a good indoor-ish stop if your day’s weather shifts. A short craft visit helps you keep moving without losing the day’s momentum.

The Tanah Lot sunset bonus when time allows

The overview mentions a bonus option: enjoying sunset at Tanah Lot if time is still available. That’s a smart add-on because it shifts your day from daytime culture and nature to a classic golden-hour finish.

This depends on your schedule, though, and your driver coordinates it. If you’re doing multiple waterfall and activity blocks, treat Tanah Lot as a bonus if you’re still feeling good and not running on empty.

If sunset is your priority, I’d suggest you keep your buffer by not overloading the last third of the day with extra paid experiences.

Price and value for a private day (about $36 per person)

At $36 per person, this tour can feel like a bargain, mainly because so many pieces of a Bali day are expensive in practice. You’re getting a private A/C vehicle, parking, insurance, and bottled water, plus a driver who adapts to your requests rather than forcing a fixed route.

What you should do mentally is split costs into two buckets:

• Included: transport comfort, driver service, parking, water, insurance
• Not included: entrance fees at destinations, plus optional paid activities like swing and ATV

So the true cost depends on how many paid attractions you stack. If you’re already planning to pay for a couple of major stops anyway, the base price becomes easier to justify because you’re not paying extra just to get the ride and guidance.

For solo travelers, private value can be even better because you get the service style without sharing a group. For families or small groups, you’ll likely appreciate the pacing control a lot.

Who this Ubud Customized Private Tour fits best

This is a great fit if you like control. You’ll enjoy it most if you can tell your driver what you want—more nature, more crafts, more action, or a mix—and you want the day shaped around you.

It’s also ideal if your group has different energy levels. One person might want waterfalls and terraces, while another wants a swing or ATV block, and the tour structure supports that kind of blending.

I wouldn’t pick this only if you prefer a totally self-guided, do-it-your-own-way day. This tour’s value is in the transportation plus the flexibility to make smart stop choices without juggling logistics yourself.

Should you book it?

Yes, I’d book this if you want a private Bali day with real flexibility and a driver who takes safety and timing seriously. The comfort basics—A/C SUV, clean ride, bottled water, parking, and insurance—make a long day feel manageable.

Just be honest with your budget mindset. Entrance fees and paid activities are on you, so decide ahead of time what you truly want to pay for (waterfalls, ATV, swing, sunset bonus) and what you’re happy to keep as free or viewpoint-style stops.

If you plan your day with that in mind, this tour delivers exactly what the description promises: an Ubud-focused route that you can actually steer.

FAQ

How long is the Ubud customized private tour?

It runs about 8 to 10 hours (approximately), with a maximum duration of 10 hours. If it exceeds that, you can coordinate with your driver.

Does the tour include pickup?

Yes, pickup is offered. The experience is listed with location in Jimbaran, Indonesia.

Is this tour private or shared?

It’s private. Only your group participates.

What’s included in the price?

Included items are bottled water, an air-conditioned vehicle, private transportation, parking fees, and tour insurance.

Are entrance fees included?

No. Entrance fees for destinations are not included.

Which stops are part of the route?

The route includes Ubud, Tegenungan Waterfall, Kanto Lampo Waterfall, Mount Batur, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, an ATV option, a local artist display area (Dewa Putu Toris), Batuan Temple, Abian Kusuma Sari Agrowisata, and a batik collection (Sari Amerta Batik Collection).

Is the ATV activity included?

ATV is part of the itinerary, but admission is not included. You should expect extra costs for the ATV experience.

Is there time for a coffee or tea break?

Yes. There’s a stop at Abian Kusuma Sari Agrowisata for local coffee and tea, scheduled for about 30 minutes.

How far in advance should I book?

On average, this is booked about 6 days in advance. Free cancellation is available if you cancel at least 24 hours in advance.