Exploring Kintamani with VW Safari Open Car

About this tour

Cruise Kintamani's volcanic highlands in a classic open-sided VW safari car, stopping at Mount Batur's smoking slopes, the spring-fed Tirta Empul temple, working rice paddies at Tegalalang, and a working farm. Your driver navigates six to eight hours of winding mountain roads, sharing local knowledge while you take in the raw landscape from an open-air seat. A full-day circuit that trades typical tour-bus anonymity for wind and views.

Highlights

• Mount Batur's active crater from close vantage point
• Tirta Empul temple's sacred spring pools and carved walkways
• Tegalalang rice terraces at ground level, not from a café
• Working agrotourism farm with hands-on crop demonstrations
• Open-sided VW safari car with unobstructed sightlines
• Private vehicle and dedicated driver for six to eight hours

What to expect

You'll travel by vintage VW safari car—essentially a soft-top truck with bench seating—departing early to reach Kintamani's cooler highlands. The road climbs steadily; expect curves and local traffic. At each stop, you'll get out to walk temple grounds, wade through rice paddies, and tour smallholder farms growing cacao or coffee. Your driver doubles as guide, stopping for photos and explaining what you're seeing. Bring a hat and sunscreen; there's little shade in the car or at most sites. Lunch isn't provided, so budget for a roadside warung or restaurant stop.

Good to know

All entrance fees and taxes are covered; water is supplied. The car is open-air, so dress for sun exposure and temperature shifts at altitude. Infants must sit on an adult's lap. Choose this if you want the landscape experience rather than comfort—wind, noise, and dust come with the open design. Public transport options exist locally if you'd prefer to arrange independent travel.