All-Inclusive Bali Ultimate with 2 hours Spa and Lunch

Bali packs a lot into this long day: a Barong and Keris dance, Tegenungan Waterfall, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, Ubud, lunch near Mount Batur, and a two-hour spa. You move by private vehicle, so the day feels more personal than a large bus tour, though much of the experience is about reaching several sights rather than spending deep time at one.

I like the door-to-door pickup and the chance to shape the pace with your own driver-guide. I also like the pairing of busy sightseeing with a proper two-hour Balinese spa, which gives your feet and mind a break before the ride home.

The main drawback is the crowded schedule. With roughly 10 to 12 hours on the road, some stops may feel brief, and a shopping-oriented stop can compete with time at the waterfall or other sights. Ask your guide early how much time you will have at each place.

Key points to know before booking

• A full Bali sampler: You visit a dance performance, waterfall, coffee garden, rice terraces, Ubud, Monkey Forest, and a spa in one day.
• Private transport only: Your group has its own vehicle and driver-guide, with pickup and drop-off from your hotel or port.
• The day begins at 8:30 a.m.: South Bali pickup means an early start and a long return journey.
• Lunch is included: The route includes a meal with a view near Mount Batur, according to the tour description.
• The spa lasts two hours: This is not a quick foot massage added at the end. It is a substantial part of the day.
• Plan for sales stops: A coffee and spice garden, and possibly a traditional garment or shopping stop, may be part of the route.

A big day of Bali highlights, from dance to spa

This private outing is designed for you if you want to see a broad slice of Bali without planning several separate trips. It is not a quiet Ubud day, and it is not a trekking tour. Think of it as a sightseeing circuit with a cultural opening, several famous photo stops, lunch, and a relaxing finish.

The route begins at 8:30 a.m. with pickup from your hotel in South Bali. Hotel and port pickup and drop-off are included, along with bottled water, entrance fees, lunch, the driver-guide, and the spa. Since the tour requires at least two people, it works best for couples, families, or small private groups rather than solo visitors.

The private setup matters here. You are not tied to the needs of a full coach, and your driver-guide can sometimes add a short stop or adjust the pace. One particularly good account of the day describes a polite, friendly guide who explained the sights clearly, avoided rushing, and offered extra stops along the way. That kind of flexibility is a real advantage on a route this long.

Still, private does not mean fast. Bali roads can make short distances take time, and the listed stops alone fill most of the day. You should book this for variety and convenience, not for long, unhurried visits at every location.

Batubulan and the Barong and Keris dance

Your first scheduled stop is Batubulan Village in Gianyar Regency, where you watch a traditional Balinese Barong and Keris dance for about an hour. Admission is included.

The Barong performance is a useful introduction to Balinese performance culture. It combines costume, music, movement, and a story built around the struggle between opposing forces. The Keris element adds its own dramatic character, making this more than a simple folk dance show.

An hour gives you time to see the performance without letting it swallow the rest of the day. If you enjoy theatre and local traditions, this is one of the more meaningful stops. If you prefer natural sights, it may feel like a formal show before the outdoor portion begins.

The route may also include a traditional garment factory or shopping stop. This detail is important because the tour description focuses on Batubulan’s dance, while one account of the day describes a garment visit at the beginning. Ask your driver whether such a stop is planned and how long it will last. If you are more interested in the waterfall or rice terraces, make your priorities clear early.

Tegenungan Waterfall, with limited time possible

After the dance, you continue to Tegenungan Waterfall in Kemenuh Village. The planned visit lasts about an hour, and the entrance fee is included.

Tegenungan is a strong contrast to the indoor performance. You get a natural setting, moving water, and time to stretch your legs after the first drive. The stop is especially welcome because the rest of the day involves more vehicle time and sightseeing from fixed points.

Do not assume the full hour will always be spent at the waterfall. One account of the experience raises a useful warning: the guide gave limited time here while showing greater interest in a shopping stop. That does not mean every day follows the same pattern, but it does mean you should speak up if the waterfall is high on your list.

I would tell the driver that you want enough time for the waterfall before moving on. The tour is private, so this is exactly the sort of preference you can state. You should also keep the pace sensible. The provided information does not promise swimming time or a particular level of access, so treat this as a sightseeing stop rather than a guaranteed water activity.

Coffee, spices, and the Tegalalang rice terraces

The next section combines a coffee and spice garden with Tegalalang Rice Terrace. The scheduled stop is about an hour, and admission is included.

At the garden, you can try Luwak coffee, made from coffee associated with the Asian palm civet, and see products grown by local farmers. The stop gives you a taste of Bali’s agricultural side, but it may also include opportunities to buy coffee or spices. Keep that in mind if you prefer a purely scenic itinerary.

The Tegalalang visit is one of the day’s key visual moments. The terraces show how farming follows the contours of the hills, creating layers of green fields that are far more interesting than a simple viewpoint. You can stop for photographs and take in the view, though the supplied schedule allows only about an hour for this combined section.

That time limit makes the order of your priorities matter. If you want to linger among the terraces, you may have less time for coffee tasting or shopping. If you enjoy both, tell your driver before arriving. The tour is sold as transport-only in parts of its description, so do not expect a long guided walk through every terrace or a detailed farming lesson.

Lunch with a Mount Batur view

Lunch is included, and the route description places the meal near Mount Batur with a view. This is a practical feature, not just a free meal. A long day of driving and walking is much easier when you do not need to search for a restaurant or negotiate an extra stop.

The setting is part of the appeal. A meal overlooking Mount Batur gives you a chance to pause and take in one of Bali’s major volcanic sights without adding a separate hike. The tour does not include a Mount Batur climb, so lunch is the main way this volcano enters your day.

Because the exact meal details are not supplied, you should not book this expecting a particular menu. Lunch is included, but personal expenses are not. Bring some money for anything extra you may want during the day.

The lunch stop also shows the tradeoff built into this experience. You cover a great deal of Bali, but you do not spend a whole morning or afternoon at any one place. If your ideal day means sitting for a long meal with a view, this itinerary may feel tightly packed. If you want a convenient meal between major stops, it works well.

Ubud, the Monkey Forest, and a quick cultural look

The route then reaches Ubud Cultural Village. You have about an hour to explore traditional buildings, see Ubud Palace, and visit the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary. Entrance is included.

Ubud is the cultural heart of this route, but one hour is not enough to explore the town at length. You are getting a short introduction rather than a complete Ubud visit. The advantage is efficiency: you can see a major cultural area without giving up the waterfall, terraces, and spa.

The Monkey Forest adds a lively change of pace. You may see monkeys moving around the sanctuary while you take in the trees and traditional structures. Keep your belongings secure and follow the sanctuary’s instructions. The tour information confirms the visit, but it does not promise a certain number of monkeys or a particular route inside the sanctuary.

You also visit Ubud Palace and traditional buildings, which gives the stop more substance than a quick photo break. Still, I would not choose this tour if Ubud itself is your main goal. A separate Ubud day would give you more time for the palace area, town streets, galleries, markets, and food. This tour is better for a first look at several well-known places.

A two-hour Balinese spa to finish the day

The final major stop is a two-hour traditional Balinese spa in Ubud. The spa is included, and local spa ingredients are used.

This is one of the strongest features of the itinerary. After hours in a vehicle and several walking stops, two hours of treatment gives the day a proper ending rather than one last rushed viewpoint. You are not simply being dropped back at your hotel tired and dusty.

The phrase traditional Balinese spa describes the style, but the information does not specify the exact treatments. Do not assume a particular massage, body scrub, or facial unless the provider confirms it. What is clear is the length: you have two hours for the experience.

The spa also changes the value calculation. At $90 per person, the tour includes private transportation, a driver-guide, lunch, bottled water, entrance fees, and a full two-hour spa. If you were already planning to pay separately for a spa and a private day tour, combining them can make financial sense.

On the other hand, if you have no interest in spa treatments, part of the price is going toward something you may not use. In that case, a simpler private sightseeing tour could be a better fit.

How the $90 price works out

At $90 per person, this is not the cheapest way to move around Bali, but it includes a lot. You are paying for a full private day, hotel or port transfers, a driver-guide, lunch, bottled water, entrance fees, and two hours at a spa.

The value is strongest for two or more people who want convenience. You avoid arranging separate rides to Batubulan, the waterfall, the terraces, Ubud, and the spa. You also have one person managing the route and returning you to your accommodation.

The value is less clear if you mainly want to visit one or two places. A day this packed includes drive time and stops that may not interest you equally. The advertised duration of 10 to 12 hours is long, so check your energy level before booking. This is a full-day commitment, not a relaxed half-day outing.

Group discounts are offered, which could improve the price for a larger party. Since the experience is private, you are not sharing the vehicle with unrelated people. A minimum of two people per booking applies.

What to clarify before you leave

I would make three things clear at the start of the day.

First, tell your driver which stops matter most. The route includes several shopping or tasting elements, and the time at each place may need balancing. If Tegenungan Waterfall or Tegalalang is your priority, say so before the day gets behind schedule.

Second, confirm the lunch location and timing. The tour description places lunch near Mount Batur, but the full route also includes several Ubud-area sights. Knowing when you will eat helps you pace the morning.

Third, ask about the spa treatment included in the two-hour session. The duration is stated, but the exact treatment menu is not. A quick question can prevent a mismatch between what you expect and what the spa provides.

Wear comfortable clothing and shoes suitable for short walks and sightseeing. The data does not promise a particular level of accessibility, although most people can participate. If you have mobility concerns, ask the provider before booking rather than assuming every stop will be easy.

The tour requires good weather. If poor weather cancels the experience, you are offered a different date or a full refund. You can also cancel without charge up to 24 hours before the start time. Changes or cancellations inside that window are not refunded.

Who should book this private Bali day?

I recommend this experience for first-time visitors who want a broad introduction without arranging transport themselves. It also suits couples and families who like having a private vehicle, a flexible driver-guide, and a relaxing spa built into the day.

It is a good match for you if you want culture, nature, food, Ubud, and rest in one booking. The friendly and flexible guiding described in the experience can make a long day feel more manageable, especially when the driver offers an extra stop without rushing the main sights.

I would hesitate if you want a slow day, serious hiking, or a detailed Ubud visit. I would also hesitate if shopping stops bother you and you are unwilling to negotiate the schedule. The day works best when you accept that it is a sampler.

Should you book All-Inclusive Bali Ultimate?

Book it if you want a wide-ranging private day with transport, meals, entrance fees, and a two-hour spa handled in one package. The strongest reasons are the door-to-door service, the variety of stops, and the chance to finish with genuine downtime rather than another hurried attraction.

Before paying, confirm the planned route, the amount of time at Tegenungan Waterfall, any garment or shopping stop, and the spa treatment. If those details fit your priorities, $90 per person is a fair price for a long private outing with this many inclusions. If you want to focus deeply on Ubud or spend more time in nature, choose a shorter, more focused tour instead.

FAQ

What time does the tour start?

Pickup begins at 8:30 a.m.

How long does the experience last?

The tour lasts approximately 10 to 12 hours.

Where does pickup take place?

Pickup is offered from your hotel or port in South Bali.

Is this a private tour?

Yes. Only your group participates, and private transport is included.

How many people are required to book?

A minimum of two people per booking is required.

Is lunch included?

Yes. Lunch is included in the tour price.

Is the spa included?

Yes. The experience includes a two-hour Balinese spa.

Are entrance fees included?

Yes. All fees and taxes are included, along with admission to the listed attractions.

Can I cancel for a full refund?

Yes, if you cancel at least 24 hours before the experience start time. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before the start time are not refunded. If poor weather causes the tour to be canceled, you are offered another date or a full refund.