All inclusive Private 3 day tours package : Bali highlights

Bali’s best sights are spread across the island, and this three-day private tour tackles the lot: temples, waterfalls, volcano views, beaches, and rice terraces. You travel in an air-conditioned vehicle with a driver-guide, so you can cover ground without sorting out directions, parking, or local transport.

I like the private format, which lets you ask for photo stops and small changes. I also like the mix of major sights and lively Balinese culture, from Batuan Temple to village crafts and Jimbaran seafood. The drawback is the pace: each day is full, and Day 1 spends a fair amount of time at art workshops before reaching Ubud.

Key points to know before booking

• Three days cover north, south, and central Bali, including Mount Batur, Uluwatu, and the Ubud area.
• Private air-conditioned transport gives you door-to-door pickup and room to adjust the day.
• Meals, entrance fees, fuel, parking, a swing, and a banana boat ride are included.
• Guides make a big difference, with Antika, Kadek, Suda, Jio, Arya, and Putu receiving especially warm praise.
• The schedule is active and tightly packed, so expect full days and some time on Bali’s roads.
• The $190 price is strongest for first-time visitors who want one arranged package rather than separate drivers and tickets.

Why this private Bali route works

At $190 per person, the tour offers good value if you plan to see several parts of Bali in a short stay. Your price covers private transport, fuel, parking, entry fees, two lunches, dinner, the Tegalalang swing, and a 15-minute banana boat ride. Personal spending is extra, including purchases at craft stops and any optional activities.

You also get a driver-guide for three days. That matters in Bali, where the main sights are scattered and the roads can make an independent day harder to organize. Several guides, including Antika, Kadek, Suda, and Jio, are praised for explaining Balinese customs, helping with photographs, and changing the plan when a particular stop does not interest you.

This is not a quiet retreat. It is a sightseeing sweep. You will see a lot, but you should expect early starts, full days, and limited time at each attraction. The private vehicle softens the pace because you are not waiting for a large group, yet the route still asks a lot of you.

Day 1: Batuan, crafts, Mount Batur, and Ubud

Pickup begins at 8:00 a.m. at your hotel. The first stop is Puseh Batuan Temple, also called Pura Puseh Batuan, where you have about 30 minutes. This is a useful introduction to Balinese Hindu architecture and temple design before the day moves into the countryside.

Dress appropriately for a temple visit. The tour information does not specify a clothing service, so bring or wear something that covers your shoulders and knees. Thirty minutes is enough for a look and photographs, but not for a slow, detailed visit.

Next comes Tohpati Village, with about an hour devoted to local arts. You may see silver work, batik weaving, wood carving, and painting. This stop adds a look at working craft traditions, but it is also the part of the day most likely to feel commercial.

If you already know you do not want to shop, tell your guide early. One useful feature of a private tour is the ability to discuss how much time you want here. A previous itinerary found the first day’s handicraft visits too stretched out, so this is the clearest place to ask for a shorter stop if your priorities lie elsewhere.

From Tohpati, the route continues to Kintamani. You have about an hour for views of Mount Batur and Lake Batur, along with a buffet lunch overlooking the volcano and lake. This is one of the tour’s strongest meal-and-sight combinations: you eat while taking in one of Bali’s most recognizable natural settings.

The Kintamani stop also gives the day some breathing room after the temple and craft visit. Bring a light layer if you are sensitive to cooler highland air, though the tour does not promise specific temperatures.

The afternoon brings you to Tegalalang Rice Terrace, another one-hour stop. The package includes a swing here, and the rice terraces provide the classic stepped farmland views many people hope to see in Bali. The swing is included, but children under seven cannot use it.

The tour also includes a coffee plantation visit around this part of the route. This adds another tasting and shopping opportunity, so keep an eye on the clock if you want more time at the terraces themselves. You may find the combination worthwhile, but it is fair to ask your guide which stop gets priority.

The final stop is the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary in Ubud, with about an hour to walk among thick greenery, old temples, and Balinese long-tailed monkeys. It is one of the more atmospheric parts of the first day, but take care around food and loose belongings. The tour description calls the monkeys playful, and the sanctuary is an active public attraction, so follow local instructions.

Day 1 is the most varied day, but also the most crowded in terms of stops. I would choose it for your first full day in Bali if you want a broad introduction. If you prefer temples and nature over shopping, speak up at Tohpati and the coffee plantation.

Day 2: Tanah Lot to Bali Handara

The second morning starts at 8:00 a.m. with Tanah Lot Temple. You have about 45 minutes at this sea temple, set on a rock outcrop surrounded by water at high tide. Its setting makes it one of Bali’s most recognizable stops, though your visit is fairly brief.

The route then heads to Ulun Danu Bratan Temple, with an hour to explore. The temple complex sits beside Lake Bratan, and its reflected forms on the water make this one of the most photogenic stops in the package. It also offers a calmer contrast to Tanah Lot, with water and mountain surroundings shaping the visit.

Wanagiri Heaven Selfie Pucak comes next for about an hour. This is a photo-focused stop with swings, bird nests, and a floating bed, along with views over the surrounding area. If you enjoy playful photos, it fits the tour well. If these set pieces are not your thing, you may want to ask how much time you can spend on the viewpoints instead.

Banyumala Twin Waterfalls is the day’s most physical stop. You have an hour to reach and enjoy two streams of water dropping over rock into a plunge pool surrounded by greenery. The itinerary says you can take a refreshing dip, so bring suitable swimwear and footwear that can handle a wet route.

The tour specifies a moderate fitness level. That matters most here, since waterfall access can involve uneven ground even though the listing does not give a precise walking distance. If you have mobility concerns, ask the operator before booking rather than assuming every stop is easy.

The final stop is Handara Golf Course, listed as an optional visit to the Bali Handara Heaven Gate. You have about 30 minutes, and no admission fee is listed for this stop. The gate is a well-known photo point, but its popularity can mean a short visit feels more like a photograph stop than a cultural one.

Day 2 is the most scenic route, but it also has the greatest contrast between meaningful temples and photo attractions. I would give priority to Ulun Danu Bratan and Banyumala if time becomes tight. Keep the optional Handara stop flexible.

Day 3: Nusa Dua water time and southern Bali

The final day starts later, at 9:00 a.m., with pickup for Nusa Dua Beach. You have about an hour for beach time and optional water sports, which can include sea walking, a fun dive, and parasailing. The included activity is a 15-minute banana boat ride.

The wording allows you to choose among activities, but only the banana boat is specifically included in the package. Ask your guide or the operator about the cost and conditions of any other water sport before agreeing to it. This is a good day for a swimsuit, towel, sunscreen, and a dry change of clothes.

You then spend about an hour at Mengiat Beach. The beach is described as clean, calm, and suitable for swimming, with large resorts nearby. This is a gentler stop after the activity at Nusa Dua and gives you time to relax rather than chase another landmark.

Uluwatu Temple follows in the afternoon. You have about 40 minutes at this cliff-top temple overlooking the Indian Ocean. The setting is the main attraction, with the temple perched high above the coast, but the visit is short, so you should not expect a long cultural tour.

The final stop is Jimbaran Bay, where you have about an hour and 30 minutes. The bay has white sand and beachfront cafés, and this is where the included dinner fits naturally. A seafood meal by the beach gives the last evening a more relaxed finish after three days of sightseeing.

Uluwatu and Jimbaran work well together, but the southern roads can be busy. Your private vehicle helps, yet you should not count on every transfer taking exactly the estimated time. A flexible guide can help protect your meal and beach time if the day runs late.

Guides shape the quality of the tour

The strongest part of this experience is the driver-guide relationship. Antika is praised for cultural explanations, patience, photography help, and flexibility. Kadek is described as warm, punctual, and willing to adapt the timing. Suda is praised for clear communication, safe driving, and explanations during the road trips.

Jio is also singled out for helping with luggage, answering questions, taking photographs, and changing the route when needed. Arya is described as punctual and courteous, though one itinerary found the craft-heavy first day less interesting. Putu, Dony, Como, and Pututaul are also named positively in the feedback.

These details point to an important booking tip: ask for the guide’s name and confirm the plan through WhatsApp or email before the first morning. Guide quality can vary. One lower-rated experience involved a guide who did not know the planned stops and missed parts of the route, while the company acknowledged the problem and said it would provide more training.

That does not cancel out the many strong experiences, but it tells you to check the schedule. Save the tour details on your phone, confirm what is included, and tell the guide your top three priorities.

What the $190 price really buys

The price makes the most sense when you value time and simplicity. If you tried to arrange separate transport, temple admissions, parking, meals, a swing, and a boat ride, the total could become harder to track. Here, the basic costs are bundled into one private package.

The value is especially good for first-time visitors staying in or near Kuta who want to see several regions without planning each route. It is less compelling if you already have a private driver, prefer slow mornings, or want to spend most of your holiday at one beach.

The phrase all inclusive needs a little care. Dinner, two lunches, the banana boat, swing, fuel, parking, and entrance fees are included, but personal expenses are not. Optional water sports beyond the included banana boat may also cost extra. Treat the package as a well-covered sightseeing plan, not a no-spending holiday.

Practical details that affect your comfort

Pickup is offered, with the stated start time at 8:00 a.m. for the first two days and 9:00 a.m. on Day 3. Confirm your exact pickup location with the operator, since the tour is listed from Kuta and hotel arrangements may need checking.

The tour runs in all weather, so dress for changing conditions. Comfortable walking shoes matter most at temples and Banyumala Waterfalls. Temple-appropriate clothing, sun protection, swimwear, and a light rain layer are sensible choices based on the activities listed.

This is a private activity for your group only, not a shared coach tour. Group discounts are available, though the exact discount is not provided. The tour is recommended for people with moderate physical fitness, and children under seven cannot join the Tegalalang swing.

Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Changes or cancellations inside that window are not accepted for a refund, with cut-off times based on local time.

Who should book this three-day Bali tour?

I would choose this tour if you have limited time and want Bali’s main sights handled in one plan. It suits couples, families with older children, and small groups who like private transport, photo stops, and a guide who can explain culture along the way.

It also suits first-time visitors who do not want to work out how to connect Kintamani, Ubud, northern Bali, Nusa Dua, Uluwatu, and Jimbaran. The route gives you a useful first look at the island’s temples, coast, farms, craft villages, and waterfalls.

I would hesitate if you dislike shopping stops, want long visits at each temple, or prefer a slow beach holiday. Day 1 can feel stretched, Day 2 includes several photo-oriented attractions, and every day asks you to keep moving.

Should you book it?

Book it if your goal is to see a lot of Bali in three organized days and you value a private driver-guide more than a leisurely schedule. The included meals, tickets, transport, swing, and banana boat make $190 per person a fair package price, especially for a small group.

Before paying, confirm your pickup, included activities, and guide. Ask to prioritize Batuan Temple, Mount Batur, Ulun Danu Bratan, Banyumala, Uluwatu, or the beaches according to your interests. With that small bit of planning, this tour can give you a broad, practical first taste of Bali without the usual transport headache.

FAQ

How long is the Bali highlights tour?

The experience lasts approximately three days.

Where does the tour start?

The tour is listed from Kuta, Indonesia, with hotel pickup offered.

What time does pickup begin?

Pickup begins at 8:00 a.m. on the first two days. Day 3 pickup begins at 9:00 a.m.

Is this a private tour?

Yes. Only your group participates in the activity.

What meals are included?

The package includes two lunches and dinner.

Is the banana boat ride included?

Yes. A 15-minute banana boat ride is included.

Is the Tegalalang swing included?

Yes. The swing at Tegalalang is included, but children under seven cannot join the swing.

Are entrance fees included?

Yes. Entrance fees, fuel, and parking fees are included.

Can I take part in other Nusa Dua water sports?

The Nusa Dua stop lists sea walking, fun diving, parasailing, and other water sports as options. The package specifically includes a 15-minute banana boat ride, so ask about extra costs for other activities.

Can I cancel for a full refund?

You can cancel up to 24 hours before the experience starts for a full refund. Cancellations or changes made less than 24 hours before the start time are not accepted for a refund.