CRETYA UBUD Infinity Pool+ ATV RIDE with Gorilla Cave +lunch.

Mud, palms, and a pool with a view. This Ubud day combines a 350cc ATV ride through jungle paths, rice fields, tunnels, rivers, and village areas with relaxed time at Cretya Ubud. I like the smart contrast between rough off-road action and a polished infinity pool, and I like that lunch, hotel transport, a drink, and coffee tasting are included. The main consideration is the age policy at Cretya, which is not stated consistently, so families should confirm the rules before paying.

This is a private tour for your own group, with a start around 8:00 a.m. and a total length of roughly seven to eight hours. Guide Yan Mudita receives especially warm praise for his friendly service and Bali tips, while Ketut and Komang Budiana are also named as helpful, safety-minded guides. The early timing matters: arriving at Cretya before the busiest part of the day can make the pool and rice terrace views much more pleasant for photos.

Key points at a glance

• Ride a 350cc ATV for 1.5 to 2 hours: Expect jungle tracks, muddy stretches, tunnels, waterfalls, rivers, farms, rice fields, and village scenery.
• Relax at Cretya Ubud: You get pool access and one complimentary drink, with views across the rice terraces.
• Enjoy a private pickup and drop-off: An air-conditioned vehicle collects you at your hotel and returns you after the outing.
• Lunch and practical facilities are included: You can shower and change after the muddy ride.
• Add-on activities cost extra: Bali swing, zip line, sky bike, food, and additional drinks at Cretya are not covered.
• Plan around age and group rules: The minimum booking is two people, and age limits apply to both the ATV ride and Cretya Ubud.

Why this Ubud combination works

Many Ubud outings ask you to choose between adventure and a stylish pool day. This one gives you both, but in an order that makes sense. You begin with transport and the Cretya area, have a coffee stop, take on the ATV ride, then use lunch, a shower, and changing facilities to recover.

I like this format because the ATV ride is not treated as a quick photo stop. The ride itself lasts about 1.5 to 2 hours, enough time to make the muddy sections and off-road route feel like the main event. Afterward, Cretya provides a slower finish, with a pool overlooking rice terraces and a complimentary drink.

The tour costs about $95 per person. That is not the cheapest way to visit a pool or take an ATV ride in Bali, but the price includes private transportation, tickets, equipment, lunch, bottled water, the ATV ride, pool access, one drink, coffee tasting, and hotel transfers. If you want both activities and would otherwise arrange separate taxis, bookings, and meals, the package offers solid value.

The tradeoff is that Cretya is also a place where you can spend more money. Food, extra drinks, the Bali swing, zip line, and sky bike cost extra. Go in knowing that the included drink is a small part of the experience, not a full food and beverage package.

Starting early at Cretya Ubud

The first major stop is Cretya Ubud, a popular pool and dining complex set above rice terraces. The pool is the visual centerpiece. You can swim, take photos, order food, or consider extra activities such as the extreme Bali swing, zip line, and sky bike.

The schedule allows about two hours here. That gives you time to enjoy the pool without rushing, although the itinerary notes that admission is included elsewhere in the package information. Since the details are presented in slightly different ways, check exactly what access is covered when you reserve. The clear promise is free access to the infinity pool and one free drink.

The early start is one of the best practical features. One guest described arriving early, when the pool felt peaceful and photo conditions were better. Cretya can become a very different place when more people arrive, so an 8:00 a.m. pickup is worth accepting if you care about quieter views.

The rice terrace setting is attractive, but this is not a quiet rural retreat. Cretya is built for leisure, dining, and photo-friendly activities. I would treat it as a polished Ubud stop rather than an untouched village experience. You get the classic rice terrace view with easy facilities, but you also get a commercial attraction with optional paid extras.

Under-18 visitors are not allowed to enter Cretya according to the main age note. Another note says anyone under 19 may not swim there. Those rules do not match perfectly, so families and younger visitors should ask Sai Bali Tours for the current policy before booking. The tour also says that someone under 18 might still enter Alas Harum Bali and explore around, but this should not be treated as guaranteed access to Cretya’s pool.

Coffee, tea, and a short stop at Uma Pakel

The next stop is Uma Pakel Agro Tourism, where you can try local coffee and herbal tea. The visit lasts about 30 minutes, and the tasting is free.

This is a short stop, not a full farm tour. It gives you a break between the pool and the ATV activity, while adding a small taste of Bali’s coffee culture. If you enjoy coffee, it is a useful inclusion because you do not have to pay another admission fee.

Keep your expectations in check. The provided schedule does not promise a long explanation of farming, a full meal, or an extended plantation visit. You might find this stop most useful as a light interlude and a chance to sample local drinks. If coffee is not your thing, it will probably feel brief enough rather than becoming a major burden.

The guides can add value here. Yan is praised for sharing Bali tips and explaining places along the way, so the drive and short stops may feel more personal than a simple transfer between attractions. Your experience will depend on which guide is assigned, but named guides include Yan Mudita, Ketut, and Komang Budiana.

The 350cc ATV ride through Ubud’s rough side

The ATV section takes place with Pertiwi Adventure and lasts about two hours. This is the part to choose for action. The route is described as challenging, with rainforest, tunnels, waterfalls, muddy tracks, local farms, rice fields, rivers, and village areas.

A 350cc ATV has enough power for a serious recreational ride, but the machine does not remove the physical demands of the route. Expect mud, water, uneven ground, and sections that require attention. You will not simply roll along a smooth sightseeing road. The attraction is the changing surface and the chance to see parts of the Ubud area from an off-road track.

The ride includes a professional guide and safety equipment. The guides named in the feedback are repeatedly praised for helping riders feel safe and supported. Ketut is specifically credited with making riders feel comfortable, while Komang Budiana is described as providing strong assistance throughout the day. Yan Mudita is also praised for his friendly manner and practical advice.

You should still treat this as an active excursion. Wear clothes and shoes that can get dirty, and use the changing facilities afterward. The tour includes lunch, bottled water, a shower, and changing facilities, which makes a real difference after a muddy ride. Without those facilities, the pool portion would be a questionable idea.

The route’s variety is its best feature. Jungle paths create shade and a more enclosed feel. Rice fields open the view. Tunnels and rivers add physical challenges, while farms and village areas connect the ride to everyday rural surroundings. Waterfalls are also listed along the route, although the exact conditions and amount of water can change with the weather.

Weather matters here. Rain may make the mud more entertaining for some riders and more difficult for others. The experience requires good weather, and if conditions force cancellation, you should be offered another date or a full refund. The operator also requires a minimum number of people, even though this is otherwise a private activity for your own group.

Lunch, showers, and the practical middle of the day

Lunch is included, along with bottled water. The available information does not specify the menu, so do not book this expecting a particular dish or dietary arrangement unless you confirm it in advance.

The important point is timing. After the ATV ride, lunch gives you a chance to settle down before or after cleaning up. The shower and changing facilities mean you can finish the day at Cretya without carrying the ATV track into the pool.

Food and drinks at Cretya are separate. Your included meal should not be confused with a restaurant credit at the pool venue. You receive one complimentary drink at Cretya, but additional food, drinks, and activity fees are your responsibility.

The air-conditioned vehicle is another useful inclusion. Ubud traffic can be slow, and a private vehicle lets you keep your own group together rather than arranging separate rides between several stops. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, which removes much of the day’s transport hassle.

What the private format changes

This is a private tour, so only your group participates. That does not necessarily mean you control every minute, since the stops and ride duration are set, but it should make the day easier to manage than a large shared excursion.

A private vehicle is especially helpful if your group has different interests. One person might care most about the ATV ride, while another prefers the pool and photos. The schedule gives both parts a proper place rather than treating one as a rushed add-on.

The guides also appear to be a strong part of the experience. Yan is repeatedly praised for being punctual, friendly, and helpful, with several people booking additional outings through him. He is also credited with sharing stories and useful advice about Bali. That kind of personal help can be valuable if this is your first day in Ubud and you want more than transport between attractions.

Still, guide assignments can change. Yan, Ketut, and Komang Budiana are all mentioned in the available feedback, but you should not assume a particular person is guaranteed unless the operator confirms it.

Who should book this experience

I would recommend this tour to couples, friends, and small private groups who want one active attraction and one easygoing attraction in the same day. It suits you especially well if you like muddy outdoor activities but also want a comfortable pool and a shower afterward.

It is also a good fit for first-time visitors who value convenience. Pickup, lunch, equipment, transport, tickets, and drop-off are bundled together. You can spend the day enjoying the activities instead of working out how to connect several separate bookings.

Families need more care. The ATV age rules say under-16 riders must be accompanied by an adult, and another note says children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Cretya has separate restrictions, including a statement that under-18 visitors cannot enter and another saying under-19 visitors may not swim. Ask for written clarification before booking for anyone under 19.

You should skip this tour if you want a quiet, culture-first day with long visits at temples, villages, or historic sites. The coffee tasting is short, and the ATV track is the main cultural contact with rural Ubud. This is an activity day, not a detailed heritage tour.

Booking details and possible extra costs

The listed price is $95 per person, and the tour is often reserved well ahead of the date. The minimum booking is two people. A solo participant can book only with an additional charge of IDR 350,000, according to the conditions provided.

Your price covers:

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Private air-conditioned transport
• ATV ride and tickets
• Safety equipment
• Lunch and bottled water
• Cretya infinity pool access
• One drink at Cretya
• Free local coffee and herbal tea tasting
• Shower and changing facilities

You should budget extra for food and drinks at Cretya beyond the included drink. The swing, zip line, sky bike, and any special event admission also cost more. If you want a simple day with no add-ons, the base package is fairly clear. If you plan to try several Cretya activities, the final cost can rise quickly.

Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Changes or cancellations made inside that window are not accepted for a refund. Poor weather or failure to meet the minimum number of participants should result in another date, another experience, or a full refund.

Should you book the Cretya and ATV day?

Book it if you want one energetic Ubud activity and one scenic pool stop, with transport and lunch handled for you. The two-hour ATV route, included facilities, private format, and early Cretya arrival make this more useful than a simple ATV transfer package.

I would be cautious if your group includes younger visitors, because the Cretya age rules need clarification. I would also avoid paying for extra pool activities unless you have checked the final cost and know you have enough free time.

For adults and older teens who meet the rules, this is a well-rounded day at a reasonable package price. The strongest reasons to choose it are the varied off-road route, the chance to clean up afterward, the rice terrace pool setting, and the attentive guide service associated with Yan, Ketut, and Komang Budiana.

FAQ

How long does the tour last?

The full experience lasts approximately seven to eight hours.

What time does the tour start?

The stated start time is 8:00 a.m.

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes. Pickup and drop-off at your hotel are included in the tour.

Is the transportation private?

Yes. The tour uses private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle, and only your group participates.

How long is the ATV ride?

The ATV ride lasts approximately 1.5 to 2 hours, with the Pertiwi Adventure section listed as about two hours.

What type of ATV is provided?

The experience uses a 350cc ATV.

Is lunch included?

Yes. Lunch and bottled water are included.

Is Cretya Ubud infinity pool access included?

Yes. Free access to the Cretya Ubud infinity pool is included, along with one complimentary drink.

Are the swing, zip line, and sky bike included?

No. The Bali swing, zip line, sky bike, food, and additional drinks at Cretya cost extra.

Can children join the tour?

Age limits apply. Under-16 riders must be accompanied by an adult for the ATV ride, and the information also notes adult accompaniment for children under 12. Cretya has restrictions for younger visitors, with conflicting notes about the exact age limit, so confirm the current policy before booking.