Today you have the chance to discover more of the Balinese way of life and to learn about the culture and Balinese traditions. Be Balinese for a day! In the morning, meet your guide and transfer to Guliang Kawan village, located in Central Bali. A warm welcome from the villagers awaits you before you savour a simple Balinese breakfast served with coffee or tea inside a traditional home compound.
Next, enjoy a cooking class which offers a fascinating introduction to the exotic ingredients and unique culinary culture of Balinese food. Gain valuable insights into preparation and cooking techniques that are used on a daily basis in homes all over the island. After savouring lunch, which is served in a hut facing a rice field, you may join in a rural activity that allows you to experience how the farmers work in the rice fields. Learn how to plant, transplant or harvest rice (depending on season), and at the same time you will have the opportunity to learn more about Subak, the Balinese traditional irrigation system that is an UNESCO-recognized method of sustainable farming.
Next, proceed to Penglipuran, a traditional village that preserves their long-established Balinese architecture to this day. Admire the typical entrance ways which stand in a row on the left and right side of the village. Later, transfer to Seminyak, a beautiful beachside town on the south coast. A perfect place to enjoy the beautiful sunset, Seminyak is the island’s most fashionable and sophisticated area, home of many luxury hotels, fine restaurants and boutiques. The rest of the evening is free at leisure. Afterwards transfer back to your hotel.
▪ Overnight in Ubud area hotel. Breakfast at hotel and lunch on tours.