Bali swing has become something of a catch-all term — there isn’t one single swing, but dozens of operators scattered mostly around Ubud and the Tegalalang area, ranging from a proper adventure park with bungee jumping to a single wooden seat hanging from a coconut tree. Prices, heights, and what’s actually included vary enormously between them, and there’s one upsell trick that catches a lot of first-timers off guard: paying the entrance fee doesn’t mean you’ve paid for the swing itself.
This guide covers the main operators, what an honest budget for a Bali swing day actually looks like, and the safety details worth knowing before you strap in.
Quick Facts
- “Original” Bali Swing: located in Bongkasa Pertiwi, outside central Ubud, jungle setting, swings up to 78 metres
- Alas Harum: in Tegalalang, rice terrace views, also has bungee jumping, flying fox, and a sky bike
- Typical package price: roughly $35–45 USD (IDR 550,000–700,000) for unlimited swings, nests, and often lunch and pickup
- Budget alternative: standalone swings at Tegalalang itself run as low as IDR 50,000, negotiable
- The trap to know: entrance fee and the actual swing/ride cost are almost always billed as separate transactions
The Main Operators, Compared
The confusingly-named “Bali Swing” brand in Bongkasa Pertiwi is generally considered the original and most premium operator, with swings reaching up to 78 metres over a genuine jungle canopy and river below — the packages here run around $35 USD for unlimited access to swings and nests, including lunch and pickup near Ubud Palace (hotel pickup costs a bit extra). If you just want to walk in and take photos without swinging, that’s a separate $10 entry.
Alas Harum, in the Tegalalang area closer to the rice terraces, functions more like a full adventure park than a single swing spot — alongside swings up to 28–45 metres over the terraces, it offers bungee jumping (IDR 350,000–500,000), a flying fox, a sky bike, and a coffee tour, with entrance (IDR 50,000–100,000) and swing packages (IDR 200,000–400,000) charged separately. It’s a genuinely different experience from the original Bali Swing — more activities in one place, but a rice terrace backdrop rather than deep jungle.
Beyond these two, there’s a long tail of smaller, cheaper operators: standalone swings directly at Tegalalang rice terrace (often as low as IDR 50,000 and negotiable), Wanagiri Hidden Hills near Munduk (over a lake, similarly priced), Zen Hideaway and Desa Swing near Bongkasa (Ayung River views, more intimate settings), and Tegenungan Waterfall, where you can combine a swing with an actual waterfall visit in the same stop.
The Upsell Trap Nobody Warns You About
Here’s the part worth knowing before you commit to a full day of this: at nearly every major operator, the entrance fee you pay at the gate only covers access to the grounds — walking paths, viewpoints, photo spots. Actually getting on a swing or ride is a separate cost, often revealed only once you’ve already queued and arrived at the platform. This isn’t unique to one operator; it’s close to universal across Bali’s swing parks, and it’s caught enough travelers off guard that it’s worth budgeting for both fees from the start rather than assuming one ticket covers everything.
The most reliable way around this frustration is booking an all-inclusive package online in advance — these bundle entrance, unlimited rides, and often lunch and transport into one upfront price, removing the surprise entirely.
Safety: What’s Actually Worth Knowing
Swing operators generally require harnesses or lap straps, and Alas Harum specifically enforces weight and age restrictions on its more extreme rides — pregnant women, children under 7, and anyone with heart conditions are barred from bungee jumping and similar attractions, and weight limits apply to the flying fox and tandem rides. Treat these restrictions as genuine safety limits rather than bureaucratic box-ticking.
Here’s the honest safety note worth taking seriously: swinging itself, when done using an operator’s harness and equipment, has a solid safety record. The real risk comes from informal setups, particularly at smaller or unofficial swings, where someone acts as a human “pusher” to get the swing moving for photos. A tragic accident at Tegalalang involved someone pushing a swing who slipped and fell to their death — a reminder that the risk isn’t necessarily the swing itself, but the improvised, uninsured setups that spring up around the more famous, official locations. Stick to registered operators with proper harnesses and staff-run mechanisms rather than informal roadside setups offering a cheaper, unsupervised version of the same experience.
Which One Should You Actually Book?
If jungle canopy views and the most dramatic height matter most, the original Bali Swing in Bongkasa Pertiwi remains the benchmark, even at a higher price point. If you want to combine the swing experience with rice terrace views, a coffee tour, and genuine adventure park activities like bungee jumping in one stop, Alas Harum makes more sense. If budget is the priority and you don’t need the biggest height or most polished operation, the standalone swings directly at Tegalalang or Wanagiri Hidden Hills near Munduk deliver a similar experience for a fraction of the cost.
FAQ
Is the entrance fee at Bali swing parks the same as the swing cost?
No. Almost every major operator charges the ride or swing package separately from the basic entrance fee. Budget for both, or book an all-inclusive package in advance to avoid the surprise.
Which is the original Bali Swing?
The operator based in Bongkasa Pertiwi, outside central Ubud, is generally considered the original and most premium, with swings reaching up to 78 metres over jungle terrain.
Is Bali swing safe?
Using a registered operator’s harness and equipment has a solid safety record. The real risk comes from informal, unsupervised setups, particularly involving someone manually pushing a swing rather than using a proper mechanism — stick to established operators rather than roadside setups.
What’s the cheapest way to experience a Bali swing?
Standalone swings directly at Tegalalang rice terrace can run as low as IDR 50,000 and are often negotiable, a fraction of the cost of full packages at Alas Harum or the original Bali Swing.
Are there age or weight restrictions?
Yes, particularly for more extreme rides like bungee jumping at Alas Harum, which restricts pregnant women, children under 7, and those with heart conditions. Weight limits also apply to flying fox and tandem rides.
Final Thought
Bali swing experiences range from a genuinely spectacular jungle adventure to a quick, cheap photo op, and both have their place depending on your budget and priorities. Just go in knowing the entrance fee isn’t the whole cost, and stick to properly harnessed, registered operators rather than informal roadside setups. If you’re combining this with a Tegalalang visit, our Tegalalang Rice Terrace fees guide covers the rest of the donation and entrance system you’ll encounter in the same area.