Kumulilir: Coffee, Swings and Jungle Calm
Coffee in the Jungle, Just Above Tegallalang
Set along Jl. Raya Pujung Kaja in Sebatu, Kumulilir unfolds down a steep hillside of trees, spices and rice paddies. Visitors repeatedly describe it as one of their “most interesting stops around Ubud”, where a simple coffee break turns into a 2–3 hour wander through greenery.
From Plantation Path to Valley Terrace
Visits usually start with a short, free walking tour through the garden and small rice plots, past lemongrass, jackfruit, ginseng, turmeric, ginger and coffee trees. Guides like Ina, Ayu, Putra or Sangrila explain how beans are grown, roasted on-site and brewed, often demonstrating traditional roasting and letting you taste a freshly roasted bean. Several guests note that the descent to the café is long and not ideal for anyone with mobility issues.
Tastings, Luwak Coffee and Changing Prices
At the lower terrace café, the highlight is a tray of coffee and tea samples with flavours such as coconut, vanilla, turmeric, rosella, mangosteen and lemongrass. Many visitors mention this tasting as complimentary and “insane value”, sometimes including around 10 testers, while a newer review from September 2025 reports that tastings are now 100k IDR. Kopi Luwak is always extra, and people often pay to try a single cup, then buy packets of coffee, tea or even body soap in the shop behind the café.
Swings, Dresses and Photo Spots
Beyond the cups, Kumulilir doubles as a photo playground: jungle swings, bird’s nest installations, hearts and valley-view platforms look out over rice terraces and forest. One reviewer who compared several venues calls swing prices here the most affordable they found, with current rates of 150K IDR for dress rental and 250K IDR for either a single or couple swing. Staff usually handle phones and cameras for free, sometimes alongside a professional photographer, so you can focus on the view rather than the settings.
Service, Atmosphere and the “Tourist Trap” Debate
Most guests rave about warm, personal service, often naming their guide and praising the clear English explanations, gentle humour and patience with nervous swing riders or curious kids. Many describe the setting as peaceful, with a playground, ample seating and a calm valley panorama ideal for a slow brunch, crispy chicken or special fried rice. A minority, however, feel pushed through a set route – tour, caged civets, tasting, then souvenir shop – and call it a “tourist trap” with coffee priced higher than elsewhere.
Practical Notes and Who Will Enjoy It
Entrance and parking are often reported as free, though tastings and swing prices can change, so it’s wise to check on arrival. Paths involve stairs and slopes, and rain can shut down the swings but makes the forest feel even denser. This is best for coffee and tea lovers, first-time visitors to Ubud and anyone chasing that classic Bali swing photo, less so for travellers allergic to anything that feels curated for Instagram.
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