Bali Horse Riding, Waterfall, Rice Terrace, Lunch – All Inclusive

Saba Bay gives this Bali day tour its best moment: a one-hour horseback ride beside the beach, followed by a run of inland sights. You get sea views, village scenery, temples, and, on a clear day, Mount Agung and Nusa Penida Island. It is a big day, but the route mixes outdoor time with easy sightseeing.

I like the private hotel transfer, which saves you from arranging separate rides between Seminyak, the coast, Ubud, and the return trip. I also like the practical mix of horse riding, waterfall, rice terraces, lunch, and coffee plantation in one booking. The main drawback is the pace: with eight to ten hours on the road, this is not a slow, quiet day.

Key points

• Saba Beach horseback ride: Begin with a safety briefing and a one-hour ride from Saba Bay Stables along the coast and through the countryside.
• Private door-to-door transport: Pickup is offered from Kuta, Seminyak, Sanur, Nusa Dua, Tanjung Benoa, and Ubud in an air-conditioned minivan.
• Tegenungan Waterfall stop: Walk down maintained concrete steps to the waterfall basin, with about an hour set aside.
• Tegalalang views and lunch: See the famous rice terraces, then eat an Indonesian meal at a restaurant overlooking fields, gardens, and the Sapat River valley.
• 90 kg horse-riding limit: Bring comfortable shoes, sun protection, and extra money for personal purchases.
• Flexible final stop: If time allows, you may visit Celuk for silver jewelry, Batubulan for batik, or Mas for wood carving.

Why Saba Bay is the right place to start

The tour opens at Saba Beach, east of the main resort area. At Saba Bay Stables, professional grooms provide a full safety briefing before you mount. That matters, especially if you have little riding experience or simply want to know how the day will work before setting off.

The ride lasts one hour. It follows Saba Beach and passes through green countryside, with views toward seaside villages and temples. The route also offers a chance to see Mount Agung and Nusa Penida Island, though those views depend on weather and visibility.

You should think of this as a guided sightseeing ride, not a long equestrian outing. The horse ride is one part of a packed day. It gives you a close look at Bali from the saddle, but the tour then shifts quickly to waterfalls, terraces, lunch, and plantation stops.

The 90 kilogram maximum weight is important. Check this before booking rather than assuming the stable can make an exception. Wear shoes or sandals that stay secure, and skip high heels completely.

What the private transfer changes

Pickup begins at about 8:30 a.m., with return to your meeting point at the end. The covered areas include Kuta, Seminyak, Sanur, Nusa Dua, Tanjung Benoa, and Ubud. An air-conditioned minivan, bottled water, and an English or Japanese speaking driver are included.

For a day that crosses several parts of southern Bali, this is useful. You do not need to price separate taxis, find the stables, or arrange transport from the waterfall to the rice terraces. The private format also means only your group participates, rather than sharing the vehicle with strangers.

The trade-off is time in the vehicle. An eight to ten hour schedule that covers Saba Beach, Tegenungan, Tegalalang, and a possible art village will include road time. If you want a single-area outing with long pauses, this is not the right plan. If you want several major sights without managing the transport yourself, the arrangement is sensible.

The driver also serves as a guide. One particularly useful detail from the feedback is the praise for the local guide’s explanations of Balinese traditions during the journey. No individual guide name is provided, so you cannot request a named guide in advance based on the information available.

Tegenungan Waterfall: an easy, active stop

Tegenungan Waterfall is scheduled for about one hour. The path uses concrete steps, and a safety rail runs down toward the base. That makes the approach more straightforward than a rough jungle walk, but you still need to be comfortable walking downhill and back up again.

The waterfall is one of Bali’s best-known stops, so it may feel more organized and developed than the beach ride. The maintained path is a practical advantage for a short group visit. You can spend your time looking at the falling water and taking photographs rather than working out an uncertain route.

One hour is enough for a look and some pictures, but not for a long, unhurried visit. Keep your footwear useful for steps and potentially wet conditions. The tour information does not promise swimming, so treat the stop as a waterfall visit rather than planning the day around getting into the water.

This change of setting is one reason the tour works well. You move from a coastal ride to a wooded waterfall, then continue toward Bali’s agricultural center. It is a lot of variety in one day, even if each stop remains fairly brief.

Tegalalang Rice Terrace and the lunch view

The Tegalalang stop gives you about an hour to see the famous rice terraces. The fields are cut into sloping ground, with narrow sections rising along the hillsides. You can watch farmers working in the angled plots and see how much effort goes into growing rice on uneven land.

This is a scenic stop, but it is not an empty countryside visit. Tegalalang is a well-known attraction, and the schedule gives you a set amount of time rather than an open-ended walk. You may find that the best use of the stop is to take in the stepped fields, photograph the views, and listen to the guide’s explanation of local farming.

Lunch is also allotted one hour and includes an Indonesian menu. The restaurant sits in the Ceking village area of Tegalalang, with views across the Sapat River valley, rice fields, and landscaped gardens. The setting does much of the work here. You can eat without losing the scenery that brought you inland.

The meal is included, which helps the $95 price make more sense. You are paying for transport, a guide, entrance fees, horse-riding equipment, and lunch, not just admission to the individual attractions. The information does not list the exact dishes or offer a choice of menus, so tell the operator about any food concerns when booking rather than expecting a tailored meal.

Uma Pakel and Bali’s coffee-growing side

Uma Pakel Agro Tourism is the plantation stop, with about an hour scheduled. You can see robusta coffee plants along with pineapple, salak, Balinese potatoes, star fruit, cacao, jackfruit, and durian trees.

This is a useful counterpoint to the rice terraces. Instead of looking at one famous crop arranged across hillsides, you get a wider view of tropical plants grown in Bali. The stop is included in the route, but no admission fee is listed.

The phrase agro tourism can cover anything from a simple plantation visit to a sales-oriented stop. The supplied details confirm the crops and plantation setting, but they do not promise a tasting, a roasting demonstration, or a particular coffee presentation. Go with modest expectations and treat it as a short educational and scenic pause.

An hour is a generous allocation compared with the amount of detail provided. Your guide may be able to explain local plants and farming practices, which is where the stop can gain value. It is less essential if you only want the headline sights, but it adds variety for anyone interested in food and agriculture.

The possible art-village detour

On the return trip, the driver may visit an art village if time allows and if it suits your interests. The choices are specific: Celuk for silver jewelry, Batubulan for batik, or Mas for wood carving.

This is not guaranteed as a fixed stop. It depends on time and your group’s preference, so do not book the tour expecting a full workshop visit or a shopping session. The flexibility is useful after a long day because you can express interest in one type of craft instead of being sent through all three.

Celuk is the choice for jewelry, Batubulan for textiles, and Mas for carved wood. If you do stop, remember that personal purchases are not included. Extra money is recommended for personal expenses, and the tour price does not cover anything beyond the listed inclusions.

The optional nature of this stop is also a small protection against an already crowded schedule. If the horse ride, waterfall, terraces, lunch, and plantation take the planned time, the art village may be skipped.

Is the $95 price fair?

At $95 per person, this is not a cheap beach ride. It is a full private day with several paid components included: return hotel transfer, guide, safety equipment, Indonesian lunch, entrance fees, bottled water, and an air-conditioned minivan.

The strongest value comes if you are traveling as a small private group and want convenience. You avoid piecing together transport between the coast and inland Bali, and you can make the day about your own group rather than a large shared coach. Group discounts may also be available, though the exact discount is not stated.

The price is less attractive if you mainly want horseback riding. The ride itself lasts about an hour, while the rest of the day is built around sightseeing and transport. In that case, compare it with a dedicated riding outing before you book.

I would also consider how much you value lunch with a view. The restaurant setting over the rice fields and gardens is part of the appeal, and lunch is already covered. For a first Bali visit, combining these stops can be efficient. For a return visit, you may prefer a slower day focused on one area.

Who will enjoy this Bali day tour

This tour suits you if you want a varied first look at Bali and prefer someone else to handle the driving. Couples, families, and private groups can all benefit from the one-vehicle format, provided everyone is comfortable with a long day and the horse-riding weight limit.

It is also a good fit if you want gentle outdoor activity rather than a demanding trek. The horse ride is one hour, the waterfall uses a maintained stepped path, and the rice terrace visit is primarily sightseeing. You still need to walk and manage stairs, but the schedule does not describe a strenuous hike.

You may want to skip it if you dislike changing locations often or want long, quiet time at each attraction. The route covers a lot, and the optional art village depends on available time. Anyone booking mainly for the horse ride should also note that the beach ride is only one hour.

Bring sunscreen, a camera, comfortable shoes or sandals, and long or short pants. No heels. Extra money is sensible for personal expenses, especially if you choose an art village stop.

The tour has a current rating of five from three reviews, so the sample is small. The clearest praise is directed at the local guide, particularly the explanations of local traditions during the drive. That is encouraging, but I would place more weight on the tour’s clear inclusions and private format than on the limited rating sample.

Booking, cancellation, and practical details

Confirmation is provided when you book, and most people can participate. The activity is private, so only your own group joins the vehicle and scheduled experience.

Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Cancellations or changes made less than 24 hours before the 8:30 a.m. start are not accepted for a refund, and the cut-off follows local Bali time.

The provider is Bali Charm. Pickup is included within the named areas, but the supplied details do not give a separate pickup surcharge outside them. Confirm your hotel location when booking if you are near the edge of one of those zones.

Should you book it?

Book this tour if you want one organized day that combines a coastal horse ride, Tegenungan Waterfall, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, Indonesian lunch, and a tropical plantation. The private transfer and included fees make the $95 cost easier to justify, especially for a group that values comfort and simple planning.

Skip it if you want a slow ride with lots of saddle time, or if you would rather spend a full day in one village. The best reason to choose this outing is not any single stop. It is the range: coast, waterfall, rice fields, food, plants, and possibly Balinese craft villages, all handled in one private day.

FAQ

What time does the tour start?

The tour starts at 8:30 a.m.

How long does the tour last?

The full experience lasts approximately eight to ten hours.

Where does the horseback riding take place?

The horseback ride takes place at Saba Beach, beginning at Saba Bay Stables.

How long is the horse ride?

The horseback riding portion lasts one hour.

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes. Private return hotel transfer is included from Kuta, Seminyak, Sanur, Nusa Dua, Tanjung Benoa, and Ubud.

Is lunch included?

Yes. An Indonesian menu is included, with lunch served at a restaurant overlooking rice terraces, gardens, and the Sapat River valley.

What is the horse-riding weight limit?

The maximum weight listed for the activity is 90 kilograms.

What should I bring?

Bring shoes or sandals without heels, a camera, long or short pants, sunscreen, and extra money for personal expenses.

Is this a private tour?

Yes. Only your group participates in the private tour or activity.

Can I cancel for a full refund?

Yes, if you cancel at least 24 hours before the experience start time. Cancellations or changes made less than 24 hours before the start are not eligible for a refund.