One day, two worlds: ground and sky. This full-day private tour from Nusa Dua blends Bali’s must-see sights with an included drone photo and video shoot, so you’re not just walking past views—you’re capturing them from the air too. You’ll ride in an air-conditioned car with a driver/guide and build a day that fits your pace.

I love that the drone service includes edited highlights, which is the difference between random clips and a finished set of memories you can actually share. I also like how Agus Adi is described as organized and hands-on—if you want help finding the right angles at places like the rice fields or waterfalls, this tour is built for that.

One consideration: the day is packed, with many stops around 30 minutes each, and entrance fees plus meals aren’t included, so your budget should flex with ticket costs and food breaks.

Key things to know before you go

• Drone footage with edited highlights: you’ll leave with more than phone photos
• Private, customizable routing: you can steer the day toward temples, nature, or photo stops
• Agus Adi style of guidance: clear support on where to go and how to time your shots
• Big Bali coverage in one day: Ubud culture, highland views, rice terraces, and the south coast
• Most stops are quick: plan for 30-minute visits plus driving time between areas

How the drone service changes your Bali day

This tour isn’t only about ticking off attractions. The big value is the drone photo and video service with edited highlights, because it turns your route into a story you can replay. Phone shots are fine, but aerial clips are what make rice terraces, cliff temples, and coastlines look like they do on postcards.

You’ll also feel the difference while you’re there. When you know someone is setting up aerial shots, you naturally slow down for the views that matter: the right lookout at a waterfall, the line of a temple complex, or the layered pattern of terraced fields. It’s still your schedule, but the drone pushes you toward the best angles.

The practical side: the tour includes the drone service, but you still pay for entrance fees at specific stops and plan your own meals. So think of it as paying for transport, a guide who can make the day run, and the production value of the footage—not all park/ticket costs.

The Ubud core: Monkey Forest, Palace, Tirta Empul, and that swing stop

Your day often starts in Ubud with some of the most recognizable stops. The plus is convenience: you’re in the cultural heart of Bali early, when you can still move around without feeling rushed later.

Monkey Forest Sanctuary

This is a jungle reserve known for its long-tailed macaques. The main thing for you is to keep your guard up around them—this is a place where animals are part of the experience. Time your visit well, keep bags secured, and you’ll get photos and that wild-jungle feeling without the stress.

Ubud Palace (Puri Saren Agung)

This historical royal residence gives you a look at Bali’s past through a living cultural center. It’s a good stop to balance the nature around Monkey Forest with something calmer and more human-scale.

Tirta Empul Temple

Tirta Empul is a sacred Hindu water temple famous for its holy spring water, believed to purify. If you’re interested in spiritual Bali, this is the kind of place where the meaning matters more than the postcard angle. The main caution is to be respectful with your time and behavior, since it’s an active religious site.

Aloha Ubud Swing

This is the fun, photo-heavy break. The idea is simple: dramatic views over rice fields and valleys, plus the thrill of the swing format. It’s quick—so it fits a packed day—but go with the expectation that this is more about the shot and less about lingering.

If you want a day that feels more relaxed, you can steer the balance here: keep the temples, but skip one of the quicker “activity” stops like the swing. If your priority is photos, the swing stop makes sense because it offers a clear theme for the drone and ground cameras.

Kintamani highland and Penglipuran village: views plus local life

From Ubud, your route moves toward scenery and village culture.

Kintamani Highlands

This is the Mount Batur and Lake Batur viewpoint zone. Even if you don’t know the volcano story, the draw is obvious: open sky, mountain silhouettes, and a lake below. For drone footage, these wide angles are exactly what a finished highlight reel needs.

Penglipuran Village

Penglipuran is known for its traditional Balinese layout, cleanliness, and well-preserved architecture. This is a nice contrast to the temple stops, because it’s more about everyday culture than formal ceremony. It also gives you a chance to get photos that look like a real village, not just a landmark.

A smart approach here is to treat these as your “slow down” moments. You’ll likely still only have around 30 minutes at each stop, but the scenery and atmosphere need a bit more breathing space. If you’re rushing, you’ll miss the best light and the best composition.

Tegenungan Waterfall to Uluwatu Temple: nature drama and sea-cliff spirituality

Next comes big nature and big geography. This is where Bali starts to look cinematic.

Tegenungan Waterfall

Tegenungan is a popular, easily accessed waterfall surrounded by tropical greenery. Quick stop time makes sense here, but it can also be a trap if you show up without thinking. You’ll want to plan around footing—water areas can be slippery—and around what “best shot” really means. Your drone setup will likely focus on the waterfall’s shape and the green framing.

Uluwatu Temple

Uluwatu (Pura Luhur Uluwatu) sits on a 70-meter-high cliff overlooking the Indian Ocean. It’s dedicated to the sea gods, and it’s one of Bali’s most dramatic locations for a spiritual setting. For your day, this stop also works as a mood shift: you go from jungle water to coastal cliffs.

One practical tip: cliff temples and coastal areas can feel open and windy. If you want your photos to look crisp, dress so you’re comfortable in moving air and protect your gear.

Tegalalang rice terraces and UNESCO Jatiluwih: the drone-friendly part of the day

If your goal is to get “wow” results, these rice-terrace moments are your best bet.

Tegalalang Rice Terrace

Tegalalang is the iconic terraced rice paddies north of Ubud. Think emerald-green layers, made for both ground photos and aerial angles. This stop is usually a favorite for a reason: the geometry is perfect for telling a visual story.

Jatiluwih Green Land (UNESCO site)

Jatiluwih is a UNESCO World Heritage area with vast rice terraces tied to the traditional subak irrigation system. This is bigger in scale than Tegalalang, and the big win is perspective. You can see how the irrigation shapes the land and how the terraces stretch across the region.

If you’re deciding between “more stops” and “better photos,” I’d prioritize rice terraces. They’re where aerial drone footage really earns its place. They also reward a calm pace—so don’t let your driver rush you through. Use the car time to ask for a timing suggestion on where to stand for the best results.

More temples and viewpoints: Taman Ayun, Ulun Danu Beratan, and Handara Gate

Between terraces and the south-coast finishes, the route often threads in additional temple beauty and scenic icons.

Taman Ayun Temple

Taman Ayun is a 17th-century royal temple with a moat and large gardens. The name means Beautiful Garden, and even if you only spend about 30 minutes, the setting helps you reset after busier stops.

Ulun Danu Beratan Temple

Ulun Danu Beratan sits on the shores of Lake Beratan and is dedicated to Dewi Danu, the goddess of water and lakes. Water + temple views tend to photograph well because they give you natural symmetry and reflections. For the drone, it’s the kind of place where open shots look balanced rather than busy.

Handara Iconic Gate

Handara Gate is famous for its split gate design (candi bentar) and its classic landmark look near Bedugul. This stop is quick but useful: it’s a recognizable “Bali icon” shot you can add to your edited highlight reel.

This section is also where you can personalize. If your focus is spiritual sites, keep the temples. If your focus is photo variety, add Handara Gate as a visual break between heavier stops.

South-coast finishers: Jimbaran Bay and the Batuan temple stop

To wrap the day, the route often heads toward the quieter end of Bali’s coastline energy.

Jimbaran Bay Seafood

Jimbaran Bay is known for beachfront seafood served right on the sand with ocean views. Your tour schedule includes a quick visit here, but meals aren’t included, so this is a good place to decide what kind of dinner you want after a long day of stops. Even if you don’t eat immediately, the setting works as a payoff.

Pura Puseh Desa Batuan

This is a historic Hindu temple dating back to the 11th century and part of the Tri Kahyangan temples. If you want more than just scenic photos, this is a chance to connect with temple history through a site that’s explicitly part of a larger sacred system.

I like mixing at least one “cultural depth” stop like Batuan with one “scenic reward” stop like Jimbaran, because it keeps the day from feeling like a checklist.

Goa Gajah and Sukawati Art Market: spiritual site to local shopping

Two very different stops can balance the day: a meditation sanctuary and an easy shopping opportunity.

Goa Gajah (Elephant Cave Temple)

Goa Gajah is a historical spiritual site built as a sanctuary for meditation. It’s a good contrast after all the outdoor nature stops because it shifts you into a quieter, older atmosphere.

Sukawati Art Market

Sukawati is one of Bali’s older, popular art markets, known for affordable Balinese art. If you want souvenirs that feel local rather than mall-like, this stop can do that job. Since entry details and what you’ll find vary by stall, treat this as a browsing stop, not a fixed-item mission.

A practical mindset: plan a little budget flexibility here. Markets are where you’ll spend what you feel, not what you planned.

Coffee and kopi luwak at Satria Agrowisata

Satria Agrowisata is an agro-tourism stop focused on coffee cultivation, processing, and roasting. It explicitly includes information about kopi luwak, from growing to processing steps.

This can be a great mid-day break if you want something educational that isn’t another temple or waterfall. It also helps break up the driving rhythm and gives you something to do indoors or semi-indoors if the weather changes.

The key advantage in your day: it’s a different theme, so your highlight reel won’t feel repetitive. It adds “Bali daily life and food culture,” not only landscapes.

How long does 8 to 10 hours feel with so many stops?

This tour is designed for up to 10 hours with a flexible plan. Many stops are around 30 minutes, which is enough time to see the main thing, take photos, and move on without turning the whole day into a long slow slog.

But let’s be honest: with multiple regions mixed into one day, you’ll spend meaningful time in the car. That’s not a flaw in the plan—it’s the trade. If you hate traffic and waiting, choose fewer stops. If you love variety, the full route makes sense.

Here’s how I’d make it work for you:

• Pick one “must-do” category: temples, waterfalls, rice terraces, or south-coast scenery
• Use the rest as theme support, not extra obligations
• Treat drone photo setup as part of the timing, not a surprise add-on

Also note what you’re paying for: the tour includes transportation, parking, fuel/petrol fees, and the drone service. It does not include entrance tickets, meals, or bottled water. So build a budget that covers those gaps.

The real value of paying $33 per person for transport plus drone edits

At $33 per person, the price feels low for a day with a private car, a driver/guide, parking, and an edited drone highlight package. The reason it can be such good value is that you’re stacking services in one buy: time savings, local guidance, and content creation.

The one place where costs can rise is entrances. Since entrance fees are not included, your final day cost depends on which stops you actually do. If you want the fullest photo reel (rice terraces, temples, landmarks), your entrance total might be the biggest add-on.

Still, the drone angle is what keeps this from being just another sightseeing taxi deal. A finished edited set changes what you take home.

And the quality piece matters. The strongest feedback centers on the way Agus Adi handles the day—being organized, helpful with guidance, and supportive during photo moments (including drone shoots and helping with the right places to stand). That kind of hands-on attention is what turns a long day into an easy one.

Should you book the Bali private car with drone service?

Book it if you want a single-day plan that covers Ubud culture, Bali’s famous scenery, and south-coast cliffs, and you care about leaving with finished drone footage. You’ll probably like it most if you’re the type who photos the details—rice terraces, temple views, and waterfall scenes—and you want help timing those shots without guessing.

Skip or reconsider if you prefer slow travel, hate driving between regions, or you’re on a tight budget for entrance fees and meals. This is a “see a lot” day, not a “wander and take naps” day.

If you do book, go in with one or two priorities and let the rest flex. With a guide like Agus Adi, the customization part is where you’ll get the day to feel like it’s yours, not a rigid checklist.

FAQ

What’s included in the Bali private car full day tour?

It includes a private air-conditioned vehicle, private transportation, gasoline and parking fees, a private English-speaking driver/guide, and up to 10 hours of touring. It also includes a drone photo and video service with edited highlights.

Does the tour include drone footage?

Yes. The drone service includes drone photos and videos with edited highlights included.

Where does the tour start?

The tour is based in Nusa Dua, and pickup is offered.

How long is the tour?

It runs about 8 to 10 hours.

Are entrance fees included?

No. Entrance fees to the visited places are not included.

Are meals included?

No. Meals and bottled water are not included.

Is this a private tour?

Yes. It’s a private tour/activity, and only your group participates.

FAQ

What’s the price of the tour?

The price is $33.00 per person.

Does the itinerary allow changes?

Yes. The itinerary is flexible and customizable based on your preferred locations and pace.

Is there a group discount?

Group discounts are available.

Do I get a mobile ticket?

Yes. The tour includes a mobile ticket.