Balliswing.Feel the natural breeze as you paddle a giant swing in the stunning scenery!Instagram-worthy photo spot / Round trip hotel transfers included

The main draw is simple: you get to ride a giant swing above Bali’s green rice-growing country, then build the rest of the day around it. The swing area also has bird nests, balloons, and heart-shaped photo settings, so you can leave with more than one polished picture.

I like the private car and hotel-to-hotel service, especially if you want to start at one hotel and finish at another. I also like the choice of add-ons: a floating breakfast, an infinity pool at Cretya Ubud, Kintamani views, or several central Ubud sights.

The catch is time. This is a photo-focused day, and the base outing can take five to six hours before optional stops are added. Long stairways may appear at some sights, meals outside the selected package cost extra, and modest clothing is needed for temple visits.

Key points at a glance

• Giant swing and themed photo stops: Ride the main swing and use bird nests, balloons, and heart-shaped displays for photographs.
• Private hotel transfers: Pickup and return are included, with different pickup and drop-off hotels allowed.
• Flexible 5-to-8-hour plans: Choose the swing alone or add breakfast, a pool club, Kintamani, or central Ubud.
• Rental long dress included: A long dress is available for the photo session, a useful touch if you want a more styled picture.
• Japanese- and English-speaking drivers: Your driver handles the private transport and the day’s route.
• Temple clothing matters: Cover exposed skin at temples, and wear comfortable shoes for places with many steps.

What the Bali Swing day is really about

This is not a quiet countryside tour with a few casual photo stops. It is built around the Bali swing as the headline event. You will spend part of the day choosing poses, trying the swing, and using several designed photo areas that frame you against Bali’s tropical scenery.

That focus can be a strength. If you want a memorable photograph from Ubud and do not want to arrange transport, the plan is direct and easy to understand. The rental long dress adds another visual option without requiring you to pack a special outfit.

It also means you should set your expectations correctly. The swing is a staged attraction, not a traditional village activity. The appeal is the feeling of flight, the height, the open air, and the photograph. If your main goal is a detailed look at rural Bali, the rice terrace stop will provide more context, but the swing remains the center of the day.

The tour begins around 9:00 a.m. with private pickup. Since the car is reserved for your group, you are not tied to a large coach schedule. The supplied information does not name individual drivers, but Japanese- and English-speaking drivers are available. That is helpful if you need route advice, timing changes, or simple explanations during the day.

The giant swing and photo settings

At the swing stop, you can ride one of Bali’s large swings and feel the breeze as you move above the surrounding greenery. The swing is designed for the big visual moment: wide scenery, flowing clothing, and a sense of being suspended in the air.

You can also use several photo settings beyond the swing itself. Bird nests, balloons, and heart-shaped objects give you different compositions, which matters if you want a small set of photographs rather than one repeated pose.

A rental long dress is part of the swing package. You should still wear practical clothing underneath and bring comfortable shoes, since the wider day may include stairs and temple visits. The clothing rule at temples is separate from the rental dress: exposed skin can cause an entry problem, so bring or wear suitable coverage.

The swing stop will appeal most to couples, friends, families with older children, and anyone who treats photography as part of the holiday. It may be less satisfying if you prefer unplanned local scenes and dislike attractions designed mainly for pictures.

Tegallalang Rice Terrace adds a different view

The stop at Tegallalang Rice Terrace gives the day a useful change of pace. Instead of a purpose-built photo structure, you get Bali’s famous stepped rice fields and the visual pattern created by farming on sloping ground.

The visit is valuable because it places the swing in a wider Ubud setting. You are not only taking pictures of a ride. You are also seeing one of the area’s best-known agricultural sights. Still, the visit should not be mistaken for a full farming or village tour. The schedule gives you a sightseeing stop, not an extended cultural program.

Wear shoes with a good grip. The trip notes warn that some places have long stairways, and rice terrace paths can involve uneven or sloping ground. You should also keep the day’s length in mind. The swing with Tegallalang generally takes about five to six hours, while most combinations run close to eight hours.

Option B: a floating breakfast or brunch

The floating tour adds a pool meal served on a large floating tray. It is a made-for-photography choice, but it also gives you a slower start to the main sightseeing day.

This option includes the floating breakfast or brunch and lunch as specified in the package. The meal is the point, so you should choose it because you like the idea of eating in the pool, not because it is the quickest route through Ubud. The extra stop pushes the outing to about eight hours.

There is a practical limitation. The information does not provide a full menu, pool location, or exact meal time. You should confirm those details when booking if food choice or dietary needs matter to you.

The floating option suits couples and friends who want a playful, highly visual day. It may not be the best use of time if you would rather spend the additional hours at Ubud’s temples, market, or forest.

Option C: Cretya Ubud and an infinity pool

The Cretya Ubud plan adds an open-air restaurant with an infinity pool after the swing and rice terrace. You receive one drink, either beer or a soft drink.

This makes the day feel more like a pool-and-photo outing than a sightseeing circuit. It gives you a place to pause after the earlier stops, with an open view and a drink included. The combination may work well if you want a polished resort-style setting without arranging a separate day club visit.

There is an age restriction worth taking seriously: people under 18 cannot use the pool. The information does not say that anyone under 18 is barred from the restaurant or grounds, only from pool use. If your group includes younger visitors, confirm how the venue handles them before paying for this option.

Lunch and extra drinks are not generally covered beyond the stated inclusion. Keep some budget available for anything you order yourself. The full plan takes about eight hours.

Option D: Kintamani Plateau views

The Kintamani version adds lunch and a stop for views of the Kintamani Plateau. The route still includes the swing and Tegallalang Rice Terrace first.

This is the strongest choice if you want a broader day outside central Ubud. The plateau stop gives you a scenic change from the rice terraces and photo installations, and the schedule describes it as a place to relax and enjoy a power-spot setting.

The power-spot language should be treated as a cultural or personal idea, not a guaranteed result. The tour specifically does not promise that such a place will produce any special effect. Go for the views and the break, rather than a promised change in luck or energy.

Lunch is included in this option, but the details of the restaurant and menu are not provided. The day lasts around eight hours, so this is a better fit for you if you want a full outing rather than a quick swing visit.

Option E: Monkey Forest and central Ubud

The central Ubud plan combines the swing and rice terrace with lunch, Monkey Forest, Ubud Royal Palace, Saraswati Temple, and Ubud Market. It covers the greatest variety of sights among the choices.

Monkey Forest adds a nature and wildlife setting. The Royal Palace and Saraswati Temple bring in Ubud’s royal and religious character, while the market gives you time in a shopping area. Together, these stops make the package more suitable if you are using Ubud as a base and want a first look at its main sights in one day.

You should not expect long, detailed visits at every stop. With the swing, rice terrace, lunch, and four central Ubud locations packed into roughly eight hours, timing will be important. The route order can change because of local conditions, and the day may feel brisk if you want to linger.

Dress carefully for the temple stops. Exposed clothing may prevent entry, so a cover-up is a practical part of your day bag. Comfortable footwear also matters because some sightseeing locations have long stairways.

Why the private car changes the value

The listed price is $92.63 per person. That figure is easiest to judge when you look at what is bundled: a private vehicle, round-trip hotel transfers, the swing package, a Japanese- or English-speaking driver, and one selected itinerary.

The private setup can be good value for a small group. You are paying not only for the attraction, but also for door-to-door transport and the ability to choose a different drop-off hotel. That last detail is useful if you are moving from one Ubud accommodation to another or continuing to a new base.

The value is weaker if you only want the swing and a quick photograph, especially if you are traveling alone. In that case, compare the cost with a simple transfer and separate entry arrangements. The supplied price is per person, and the exact total may depend on which option you select.

You can also request added sightseeing, but the day has a time limit. If the outing runs over its planned time, an additional 1,000 yen per hour applies. Ask for the expected route and timing before adding stops, rather than trying to squeeze too much into one day.

Meals, drinks, and extra costs

The inclusions vary by plan. The floating option includes the floating meal and lunch, while the Cretya Ubud option includes one drink, either beer or a soft drink. Lunch is included in the Kintamani and central Ubud plans as described.

Food and drinks you order yourself are not covered. Temple admission, tolls, parking, Balinese dance performances, and similar costs are also excluded. You should carry money for these items and confirm which admissions are needed on your chosen route.

This matters most for the central Ubud plan. Several sights are included in the route, but the information does not say that every entrance fee is included. Do not assume that the package price covers all tickets simply because a place appears in the schedule.

Who should book this outing

I would recommend it to you if you want three things in one day: a signature Bali photograph, private transport, and a choice of add-on sights. It is particularly practical for couples, small groups, and families who want their own car rather than a shared coach.

The floating breakfast suits a group that enjoys playful presentation and pool time. Cretya Ubud fits you if an open-air restaurant and infinity pool sound better than more temples. Kintamani works for a longer scenic route, while the central Ubud plan is the most varied sightseeing choice.

I would be more cautious if you want slow travel, extensive cultural explanation, or a fully inclusive price. The driver speaks Japanese or English, but no formal guide commentary or specialist cultural guiding is promised. The schedule is also busy once you add the eight-hour options.

Booking is flexible up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Changes or cancellations inside that window are not accepted, and the cutoff follows local Bali time. Dates around Nyepi, the Balinese New Year, cannot be arranged.

Final call: choose your add-on before you book

Book this tour if the giant swing is high on your Bali list and you value private hotel transfers more than a slow, unstructured day. The base swing and Tegallalang route is the sensible choice for a focused half-day, while the four longer options let you shape the outing around food, pools, mountain views, or Ubud sights.

My practical pick is the central Ubud option if you have limited time in town. Choose Kintamani if scenery matters most, floating breakfast if the photograph is part of the meal, and Cretya Ubud if you want pool time. Just allow for extra fees, temple clothing rules, stairs, and a potentially full eight-hour schedule.

FAQ

What time does the tour start?

Pickup starts at 9:00 a.m. from your hotel in Bali.

How long does the Bali Swing tour take?

The swing with Tegallalang Rice Terrace takes about five to six hours. The floating breakfast, Cretya Ubud, Kintamani, and central Ubud options take about eight hours.

Are hotel transfers included?

Yes. Round-trip hotel transfers by private car are included.

Can I use different pickup and drop-off hotels?

Yes. The pickup and drop-off hotels can be different.

Is the driver available in English?

English- and Japanese-speaking drivers are available.

Is a long dress included?

Yes. A rental long dress is included with the Bali swing package.

Is lunch included?

Lunch is included with the floating tour, Kintamani option, and central Ubud option as specified. The Cretya Ubud option includes one beer or soft drink instead.

Can children under 18 use the Cretya Ubud pool?

No. People under 18 are not allowed to use the pool.

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 accepted for a refund.