About this tour
Spend a full day touring Bali's countryside in a restored Volkswagen classic with an open-air cabin, giving you unobstructed views of rural landscapes and village life. Your experienced driver navigates back roads to Jatiluwih's UNESCO-listed rice terraces, stopping at viewpoints and local spots that reveal how locals actually live. The eight to nine-hour journey includes all meals, drinks, entry fees and parking, letting you focus on the scenery and the novelty of cruising through rice paddies in a vintage motor.
Highlights
- Open-air VW classic car with panoramic countryside visibility
- Jatiluwih rice terraces in full operational season
- Local village stops beyond tourist-heavy routes
- Lunch included; non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages provided
- Professional driver handles all navigation and logistics
- All entrance fees and parking covered upfront
What to expect
You'll be collected and driven in a lovingly maintained Volkswagen with no roof or doors—ideal for photography but expect wind and sun exposure. The route winds through agricultural villages where you'll see farmers tending paddies, water buffalo, and the actual rhythm of Balinese rural life. Stops include vantage points above Jatiluwih's descending terraces and smaller hamlets where locals work the land. Lunch happens at a local warung or similar spot. The car's vintage nature means a bumpier, noisier ride than modern transport, but that's the trade-off for unrestricted views and a genuine sense of place.
Good to know
Bring sun protection and a hat; the open cabin offers no shade. The vehicle's design isn't suitable for those with back problems, heart conditions or pregnancy. Moderate fitness required for getting in and out repeatedly. Minimum two passengers. Infants must sit on an adult's lap.
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.