About this tour
Traverse Bali's highlands in a restored Volkswagen safari car, combining temple visits, volcano vistas and rural villages. This five-hour private tour departs from your hotel to explore the Kintamani region, starting at Tirta Empul's sacred spring temple before heading upland for panoramic views of Mount Batur across caldera valleys. You'll lunch on Indonesian dishes whilst overlooking the volcano and crater lake, then visit a working coffee plantation to observe traditional luwak processing, finishing at Tegalalang's stepped rice paddies before returning to base.
Highlights
- Classic Volkswagen safari transport through mountain roads
- Tirta Empul temple complex and holy spring pools
- Mount Batur volcano vista from Kintamani plateau
- Luwak coffee farm production demonstration
- Tegalalang rice terraces and paddyfield landscape
What to expect
Your driver collects you early to beat crowds. The first stop is Tirta Empul, where you'll walk through carved stone temples and spring-fed baths. The drive uphill to Kintamani takes roughly 90 minutes through winding roads; the Volkswagen's design makes this bumpy but memorable. Once at elevation, the Mount Batur panorama spreads across the horizon—grey volcanic cone, mirrored in the lake below. Lunch at a local warung lets you eat whilst absorbing the view. The coffee plantation visit involves walking through working gardens and tasting samples. Tegalalang's emerald terraces provide final photo opportunities before the descent home.
Good to know
The safari car's vintage suspension makes this unsuitable for those with back problems or pregnant travellers. Wear comfortable walking shoes for temple steps and uneven plantation paths. Mornings are clearer for volcano views. Bring a light jacket—altitude makes Kintamani noticeably cooler than coastal areas.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.