Ethical Luwak coffee tasting at Umah Kuno — jungle walk, traditional roasting, and a 10-drink tasting flight. IDR 850,000 for one guest, down to IDR 550,000 each for groups of 4+. Licensed guide optional.
Quick answer · Updated 2026-10-06
The Luwak Coffee Plantation Experience at Umah Kuno (Tampaksiring / Ubud) with Sekar Bali Activity is priced per person by group size: IDR 850,000 for one guest, 700,000 each for two, 650,000 each for three, and 550,000 each for four or more. The 1.5-hour visit includes a jungle walk, wood-fire roasting demo, and a tasting flight of 10 teas and coffees including ethical cage-free Kopi Luwak. Transport is not included. A licensed guide is optional: English 600,000, Japanese 700,000, French 750,000 per booking.
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| Option | Price |
|---|---|
| 1 guest | IDR 850,000 |
| 2 guests | IDR 700,000 / person |
| 3 guests | IDR 650,000 / person |
| 4+ guests | IDR 550,000 / person |
| Licensed guide (optional) | IDR 600,000 / 700,000 / 750,000 |
| Transport | Not included |
Sekar Bali Activity lists Umah Kuno at IDR 850,000 for one guest, 700,000 each for two, 650,000 each for three, and 550,000 each for four or more. The price includes a guided plantation walk, wood-fire roasting demonstration, and a tasting flight of 10 teas and coffees including ethical cage-free Kopi Luwak. Transport to Tampaksiring is not included.
Yes. Umah Kuno forbids caged civets. Beans are collected from the forest floor after wild, free-roaming civets forage at night. Sekar Bali Activity only lists this plantation because of that cage-free rule.
No. The per-person rate does not include transport. Umah Kuno is about 25 minutes from central Ubud. Pair it with a private day tour or arrange your own car / Grab.
This is a dedicated ethical tasting — not the short optional Kintamani coffee stop on the Mount Batur sunrise jeep.
A Journey Into the Heart of Bali's Coffee Culture
Bali is world-renowned for its coffee, but the story behind the cup is often hidden from visitors. Our Luwak Coffee Plantation Experience at the beautiful Umah Kuno estate offers you a transparent, ethical, and deeply educational look into how Bali's most famous export is cultivated, processed, and enjoyed.
This standalone 1.5-hour experience is perfect for a relaxing morning or a slow afternoon in the jungle. It is designed for coffee lovers, culture enthusiasts, and families looking for a peaceful escape into nature. It is a dedicated tasting at Umah Kuno near Ubud — not the short optional Kintamani coffee stop on our private Mount Batur jeep.
The highlight of this tour is learning about Kopi Luwak, the most expensive and exclusive coffee in the world, famous for its incredibly smooth, non-bitter taste. The coffee is made from beans that have been naturally fermented in the digestive tract of the Asian Palm Civet (the Luwak).
Unfortunately, much of the industry now relies on caged animals to meet tourist demand. We strongly oppose this practice. We partner exclusively with Umah Kuno because they are a traditional, family-run plantation that relies entirely on wild, free-roaming civets. The civets naturally forage in the jungle at night, selecting only the ripest, most perfect coffee cherries. The farmers collect the beans from the forest floor in the morning. This ethical approach not only protects local wildlife but results in a vastly superior cup of coffee.
Your experience begins with a guided stroll through a lush, shaded plantation. Your local guide will point out raw cocoa pods hanging from the trees, vanilla orchids climbing up trunks, and various spices like cinnamon and cloves growing wild. You will see exactly how Arabica and Robusta coffee cherries grow on the vine and learn how the farmers determine when they are perfectly ripe for hand-picking.
Next, you will step into a traditional Balinese outdoor kitchen. Here, the magic happens. You will watch local farmers roast the cleaned coffee beans over an open wood fire in a massive clay pan. The smell of the roasting beans mingling with the woodsmoke is intoxicating.
You won't just be watching; you will be invited to participate! Grab the heavy wooden pestle and try your hand at grinding the freshly roasted beans in a giant stone mortar, just as the Balinese have done for centuries.
The tour concludes on a stunning wooden deck suspended over a lush jungle ravine. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the breathtaking views as your host brings out a massive wooden tasting board. You will be served a flight of 10 different locally produced teas and coffees. You will taste everything from ginger tea and mangosteen peel tea to ginseng coffee and pure Balinese cocoa.
Finally, the crown jewel is served: a freshly brewed cup of the ethical Kopi Luwak. Sip it slowly, note the incredibly smooth finish, and enjoy the serenity of the jungle.
📍 Location: Umah Kuno on Google Maps
Available Schedules (Flexible):
| Guests | Price per person | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | IDR 850,000 | IDR 850,000 |
| 2 | IDR 700,000 | IDR 1,400,000 |
| 3 | IDR 650,000 | IDR 1,950,000 |
| 4+ | IDR 550,000 | IDR 2,200,000 for 4 |
Transport to Tampaksiring is not included.
Want the plantation, roasting, and Kopi Luwak story explained in your own language? Add a government-licensed guide for the whole visit — charged once per booking, not per person:
| Language | Price per booking |
|---|---|
| English | IDR 600,000 |
| Japanese | IDR 700,000 |
| French | IDR 750,000 |
If the day runs past the tour's normal length, extra guide time is IDR 150,000 per hour. Already have a car and driver? Book a licensed guide only — from IDR 600,000 for 4 hours.
Day plan
Stroll through a lush, shaded plantation to see raw cocoa, vanilla, and coffee beans growing on the vine.
Watch how local farmers traditionally roast coffee beans over open wood fires and try your hand at grinding them.
Sit on a wooden deck overlooking a jungle ravine and enjoy a tasting board of 10 different local teas and coffees, including the famous Luwak coffee.
The itinerary may sometimes change due to field conditions, weather, or village activities. We always adjust to make sure you still have the best and safest experience.
Host note
We only send guests to Umah Kuno because the civets stay free-roaming — you will not see a caged Luwak show. The 1.5-hour walk, wood-fire roast, and 10-drink flight are the product. Transport is not in the per-person rate; say your hotel area on WhatsApp and we will tell you how to arrive.
Licensed guide only (shuttle optional)
Same English / Japanese / French guide on its own — from 600K for 8 hours, +150K per extra hour.
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Priced per person by group size: IDR 850,000 for 1 guest, IDR 700,000 each for 2 (IDR 1,400,000), IDR 650,000 each for 3 (IDR 1,950,000), and IDR 550,000 each for 4 or more (IDR 2,200,000 for 4). The price includes the guided plantation walk, roasting demonstration, and tasting flight of 10 teas and coffees including ethical Kopi Luwak. Transport to Tampaksiring is not included.
No, this is a standalone experience. You will need to arrange your own transport to the plantation in Tampaksiring, which is about 25 minutes from central Ubud.
Yes! 100%. Umah Kuno strictly forbids caged civets. The beans are gathered from the forest floor where wild, free-roaming civets have naturally dropped them. This is the authentic, ethical way Kopi Luwak has been harvested for centuries.
Absolutely! Kids love the jungle walk and participating in grinding the beans. We have non-caffeinated chocolate and teas for them to taste.
Yes. Add a government-licensed guide for the whole visit — jungle walk, roasting, and tasting — when booking: English IDR 600,000, Japanese IDR 700,000, or French IDR 750,000. The guide price is once per booking, not per person. If the day runs past the tour's normal length, extra guide time is IDR 150,000 per hour.
