coconut wine and coffee safary tour

The unusual part of this Ubud afternoon is the fresh coconut wine. You walk through rice fields to see a local farmer climb a coconut palm and collect Tuak, rather than simply tasting a bottle at a bar. Before that, you learn how coffee is processed by hand at Uma Pakel Agro Tourism and sample several Balinese coffees and teas.

I like the private format, since guides such as Oka, Wayan, and Keris can give your group their full attention. I also like the hotel pickup and drop-off, which makes a short 3.5-hour outing easy to fit into a busy Ubud schedule. The main caution is the walk to the rice fields: soft, wet ground can be awkward, and you need reasonable balance and mobility.

Key points at a glance

• Fresh Tuak in a rice field: See a local farmer harvest coconut wine from a palm tree.
• Hands-on coffee insight: Learn how coffee is processed by hand at Uma Pakel.
• Private guiding: Your group travels with its own guide, with Oka, Wayan, and Keris among the guides named by past customers.
• About 3.5 hours: The 3:00 pm start leaves room for other Ubud plans.
• Hotel pickup and drop-off: You avoid finding a separate meeting point.
• A muddy-field warning: Bring insect spray and wear shoes that can handle soft ground.

Why this Ubud tour feels different

Ubud offers plenty of coffee tastings, but this outing adds a more local and physical element. You do not only sit at a table and sample drinks. At the second stop, you walk through a farming area and see how coconut wine is collected at the source.

That contrast gives the afternoon its shape. Uma Pakel is organized and focused on the coffee and tea process. Bresela is more rural, with a local bar in the middle of rice fields and a farmer demonstrating the work involved in making Tuak.

I would choose this experience for the story behind the drinks. Balinese coffee and coconut wine are not presented as abstract products. You see the labor, the setting, and some of the people connected to them. The experience also remains short enough for you to return to Ubud before the evening gets too far along.

The $69 price needs to be judged in light of what is included: a private activity, hotel transport, a guide, the coffee and tea visit, and the coconut wine stop. It is not the cheapest way to taste coffee in Bali, but it offers more than a simple tasting counter. The value is strongest if you want transportation and personal guiding, rather than arranging these pieces yourself.

3:00 pm pickup keeps the afternoon easy

The tour starts at 3:00 pm and lasts about three hours and thirty minutes. That timing works well if you want a slow morning, plan to visit central Ubud first, or do not want to give up a full day for a food and drink experience.

Hotel pickup and drop-off remove one small but real nuisance. You do not need to find a shop, café, or public meeting point in an unfamiliar part of town. Since this is a private activity, only your group takes part, so the pace can feel more personal than a large shared excursion.

Communication appears to be part of the service. One customer described Keris and his brother as helpful from the booking stage, and said they changed the pickup arrangement from bikes to a car because a partner had a bad back. That does not mean every booking includes a choice of transport, so you should raise any mobility or vehicle concern when arranging the tour.

Pickup details are not listed beyond the 3:00 pm start, so confirm the exact time and location with the provider, Ubud Fun Day Trip. The experience requires good weather. If poor weather forces a cancellation, you are offered another date or a full refund.

Uma Pakel: coffee, tea, and the work behind the cup

The first stop is Uma Pakel Agro Tourism, where you spend about two hours. The focus is on the coffee-making process, including the traditional hand work used to prepare the beans.

The presentation describes one of the coffees as among the most expensive in the world. Treat that as part of the stop’s coffee education rather than a promise that you will receive a luxury serving at the price of admission. The useful point is that you can see how the product is processed and then taste several coffees and teas in a jungle setting.

The tasting is a good reason to allow plenty of time here. One account describes three complimentary coffees to try, with the option to buy more. The exact selection may vary, but you should expect a tasting rather than one single cup. Tea is also part of the experience, and the range of Balinese beverages gives you a chance to compare flavors and decide what you actually enjoy.

I like that the first stop combines explanation with tasting. Coffee production can become a dry lecture when you only hear a list of steps. Seeing the manual process, then drinking the result, gives the information a practical point.

There is also a shopping angle. You may have the option to purchase additional coffee, as one customer did. That is not a problem if you treat it as optional, but keep it in mind if you prefer a strictly no-sales outing. The included visit is designed to introduce the products, and extra purchases are separate from the tour price.

The setting adds to the appeal. You taste coffees and teas surrounded by thick tropical growth and jungle views, rather than in an ordinary city café. The exact views depend on conditions, but the outdoor setting is a useful change from central Ubud’s streets.

Bresela rice fields and fresh coconut wine

The second stop takes about one hour in Bresela. Here, you visit a local bar set among rice fields and learn how Bali’s coconut wine is made from a local farmer.

This is the most distinctive part of the tour. The farmer climbs to the top of a coconut tree to collect the liquid, giving you a direct look at a traditional task. The drink is known locally as Tuak, and the setting matters: you are not only sampling coconut wine, you are seeing the farming environment where it begins.

The walk into the rice fields is short, but it is not necessarily easy. One person specifically described soft, waterlogged ground, and said you should be fairly agile for this section. Wear shoes with a secure grip and clothing suited to a rural path. Insect spray is also sensible, since the route passes through fields and one account specifically recommends bringing plenty.

This stop is best for someone who values an unpolished local experience. The path may be uneven, the ground may be wet, and comfort is not guaranteed in the way it would be at a paved tasting room. That is part of the appeal, but it is also the clearest limitation.

You share the stop with local farmers and the surrounding community. The description does not promise a formal performance or a long cultural talk, so expect a practical demonstration and tasting rather than a staged show. The reward is the chance to watch a real harvesting method in its working setting.

What the private guide adds

A private guide changes the feel of a short tour. You can ask questions about the coffee process, the drinks, or the farming work without waiting for a large group to catch up. The guide also handles the movement between Ubud, Uma Pakel, and Bresela, which lets you concentrate on the experience.

Oka is described as friendly, professional, and familiar with the area and culture. Wayan is described as cheerful, while Keris is noted for explaining details at both stops and helping with transport arrangements. These names come from individual bookings, so you may receive a different guide, but they show the sort of personal service the company aims to provide.

The private format is especially useful if your group has different interests. One person can ask about coffee production while another asks about Tuak or village life. You are not locked into the questions of a busload of strangers.

It also gives you a little more comfort around the physical part of the outing. A private guide may help you understand the route and pace, though you should not assume that the walk can be removed. If anyone in your group has back problems or difficulty walking on soft ground, mention it before booking.

The practical trade-off: authentic setting versus easy footing

This is not a polished food tour from start to finish. Uma Pakel provides a more structured visit, but the rice-field section is rural and can be muddy or wet. That difference is important when deciding if the tour suits you.

You should be comfortable with:

• Walking through rice fields
• Soft or waterlogged ground
• A short hike to reach the coconut wine area
• Outdoor conditions in a farming setting
• Sampling coffee, tea, and coconut wine

The available information says most people can participate, but it also gives a clear warning about agility. Those two points fit together: the tour is broadly accessible to ordinary participants, yet the field walk may be difficult for anyone with limited balance, mobility, or confidence on uneven ground.

I would not book this as a fully accessible experience without asking specific questions first. The description does not provide details about wheelchair access, step-free routes, or seating at the field stop. Good weather is required, and rain could make the path even harder.

Is $69 a fair price?

At $69, the tour is priced above a basic coffee plantation visit. The difference is the private arrangement and the second stop, which takes you beyond the usual tasting-room setting.

You receive hotel pickup and drop-off, a guide for your group, admission to the coffee and tea stop, and access to the coconut wine experience. The first stop lasts two hours, so you get a substantial amount of time for the tasting and process explanation. The Bresela visit adds a separate cultural and agricultural experience rather than repeating the same format.

I see the value in this tour if you are short on time and want transport included. You could spend an afternoon trying to arrange a coffee visit and a village outing separately, but the convenience would likely be worth something on its own. The private guide is another meaningful part of the price.

The value is weaker if you only want coffee. In that case, a simpler plantation visit may suit you better. It is also weaker if you dislike sales opportunities, since additional coffee purchases may be offered after the tasting.

Who should book this experience?

I would recommend it to couples, families, or small groups who want a private afternoon with both tasting and local activity. It suits you particularly well if you enjoy seeing how a product is made, rather than only consuming it.

It is also a good choice for a first visit to Ubud when you want an introduction to local drinks and rural surroundings without committing to a full-day trip. The 3:00 pm start gives you time to handle other plans earlier in the day.

You should think twice if you have limited mobility, dislike uneven ground, or want a highly polished, air-conditioned outing. The coconut wine stop depends on a walk through fields, and the most memorable part is also the least comfortable part.

The experience is private, so it can work well for groups who prefer a quiet pace. Solo bookers should confirm the pricing terms before paying, since the supplied information gives the tour price but does not explain whether that amount changes by group size.

Booking and cancellation details

You receive confirmation at the time of booking. Free cancellation is available if you cancel at least 24 hours before the local start time, which is useful if your plans around Ubud are still moving.

Cancellations within 24 hours are not refunded, and changes inside that period are not accepted. Since the tour depends on good weather, a provider cancellation for poor conditions comes with the choice of another date or a full refund.

Should you book the coconut wine and coffee safari?

Book it if you want more than a standard plantation tasting. The coffee stop gives you a clear introduction to Balinese coffee and tea, while the Bresela visit takes you into the fields to see Tuak collected from a coconut palm. That combination is unusual, and the private guide and hotel transport make the short afternoon easy to manage.

Skip it if the field walk sounds uncomfortable or if you want an entirely formal tasting. For everyone else, I would pack insect spray, wear sturdy shoes, keep an open mind about the muddy path, and choose this tour for its local setting rather than for luxury.

FAQ

Where does the tour take place?

The experience is based in Ubud, Indonesia. It visits Uma Pakel Agro Tourism and the Bresela rice-field area.

What time does the tour start?

The stated start time is 3:00 pm.

How long does the tour last?

The experience lasts approximately three hours and thirty minutes.

Is hotel pickup available?

Yes. Hotel pickup and drop-off are offered, so you do not need to find a separate meeting point.

Is this a private tour?

Yes. Only your group participates in the private activity.

What will I taste?

You will taste Balinese coffee and tea at Uma Pakel, followed by coconut wine, also called Tuak, at the Bresela stop.

Is the rice-field walk suitable for everyone?

Most people can participate, but the route may include soft or waterlogged ground. You should have reasonable agility and consider wearing suitable shoes.