This is a must do tour.  It is a perfect introduction to Bali’s fascinating culture and amazing scenery.
First stop is the stone carving village of Batubulan to see the colorful and exciting Barong dance.  From there we continue on to the village of Celuk, famous for its gold and silver works.  You can watch skilled artisans creating exquisite pieces from gold and silver.  Mas, which is a village famous for its impressive wood carvings.  We will stop at one of the many woodcarving workshops where you can see artisans chipping intricate designs from blocks of wood. Your route takes you further inland through terraced rice fields and up into the mountains.  The vegetation changes from small rice and vegetable plots to bamboo forests and citrus fruit trees.  We will stop at a coffee plantation and see the coffee being processed the traditional way.  We can sample Bali coffee, ginger tea or hot chocolate.
On arrival at Kintamani, you will be amazed with the spectacular views of Mount Batur, with ribbons of black lava running down from its peak in the valley below. The crater is holy, and a sanctuary at the top is dedicated to the fertility goddess.  We will stop for lunch at Kintamani.
Heading towards home, we will drive through the famous rice terraces of Tegalalang on the way to Ubud.  Photographs here are a must.
After a short drive we will arrive in Ubud, the artistic heart of Bali.  We will visit one of the many art galleries and catch the artists at work.