How much is ethical Luwak coffee tasting near Ubud? Sekar Bali Activity lists the Luwak Coffee Plantation Experience at Umah Kuno at IDR 800,000 per person, with a minimum of 3 guests. The 1.5-hour visit includes a plantation walk, wood-fire roasting demo, and a tasting flight of 10 teas and coffees including cage-free Kopi Luwak. Transport is not included.
Key Takeaways
- IDR 800,000 / person · min 3 guests · ~1.5 hours
- Sessions: 10:00–11:30 or 14:00–15:30
- Umah Kuno is in Tampaksiring, about 25 minutes from central Ubud
- Civets are not caged — beans are collected from the forest floor
- This is not the short optional Kintamani coffee stop on the Batur sunrise jeep
What the 800K pays for
| Included | Not included |
|---|---|
| Guided jungle / plantation walk | Car or hotel pickup |
| Wood-fire roasting demonstration | Extra food or bottled souvenirs |
| Hands-on grinding at the mortar | Extra cups beyond the flight |
| 10-drink tasting board + ethical Luwak | Parking or Grab fares |
Kids can join the walk and grinding. Non-caffeinated chocolate and teas are available for them — say ages on WhatsApp.
Why this plantation, not a roadside “Luwak show”
Most tourist-road Luwak stops keep civets in cages so every van can watch an animal on cue. Umah Kuno’s rule is the opposite: wild, free-roaming civets forage at night; farmers collect beans in the morning. That is why we list this tasting and not a cheaper caged demo. How to audit other farms: spot ethical Luwak · what ethical sourcing means.
How to get there (pickup is extra)
Budget a Grab / private car from Ubud, or add the tasting after a full-day Ubud tour if the driver has time (ask when you book the car). Do not assume the 800K includes a hotel collect — it does not.
Pairing ideas:
- Morning tasting + afternoon Tumang cooking class (cooking does include Ubud pickup)
- After Pejeng cycling on a different day — cycling already includes lunch
How to book
- Open Umah Kuno experience
- WhatsApp date, AM or PM, guest count (3+), hotel area
- We confirm the IDR 800,000 × guests total — no payment to inquire
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