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Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview
If you are looking to experience the real, authentic Bali, far away from all the main touristy attractions and you are curious to see how the locals live, this might be the program for you!
Step beyond what you think you know about Bali and immerse yourself in the true heart of Balinese culture and cherished family traditions. You'll explore a quiet village, free from the crowds, and gain a genuine glimpse into what life is like for locals.
Prepare to be warmly welcomed by the incredibly kind local families, who will open our homes for you with open arms. This unforgettable experience is as humbling as it is life-changing—a rare chance to walk in the footsteps of a Balinese local and create lasting memories.
This tour only available once a week to maintain the originality of our village.
What's included
Cooking Class Activity
Traditinal Coffee Plantation & Tasting
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Fresh Bottled Arak from Traditional Distillation
Fresh Brown Sugar from Traditional Producer
2 Days 1 Night Accommodation
Staff Gratuities
Additional Pick Up/Drop Off Charge for out of service area
What to expect
Day 1: Away From Home Day 1
1h
Pick up from your hotel and take around 1 hour drive to Manggis Village, Karangasem
1h
Arrive in Village - Enjoy Traditional Balinese Breakfast
1h
Enjoy beautiful scenery of East Bali and Waterfall Trekking
1h
Learn the process of making traditional spirit (Arak) and Arak Tasting
30m
Going back home for Lunch
1h
Enjoy a traditional Balinese Lunch to recharge your energy
1h
After lunch, take afternoon break and bath in the river
10m
Trek the jungle after bathing to go back to our house
1h
Learn the process of making Balinese offering & Praying
30m
Praying
1h 30m
Hands on Small Balinese Cooking Class, you'll prepare your own traditional balinese food for the dinner
1h
Enjoy Dinner in a Balinese Style (Megibung Feast)
1h
After Dinner, we'll learn the culture and tradition in east bali while enjoying the warm traditional balinese arak
1h
Q&A Time and enjoy the night with local balinese family
Pass by
Go to bed and have a good rest after a hectic day exploring about remote village life
Day 2: Away From Home Day 2
1h
Waking up in the early morning in a remote village and enjoy some traditional Balinese breakfast
1h
Get ready to work as a Balinese in the remote village, we'll go into the jungle to cut some grass
1h
Once we finished working, we will take what we got to feed the cow
1h 30m
Once work is done, we will learn the process of making traditional brown sugar and you can take home the brown sugar
1h
Refresh ourselves by going to the river or using in-house bathroom to take a shower
1h
Get ready to enjoy another traditional Balinese lunch
1h
Farewell to the villagers and depart to coffee plantation
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
Hotel Pickup is included from the following areas: Denpasar, Sanur, Gianyar, Central Ubud, Klungkung, Sidemen, and Candidasa. If outside of these areas, we still offer pick up for an additional charge.
Additional information
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
We do not provide any insurance for you, so please be cautious throughout the village
If you are afraid of bugs, insects, worms, spiders, or any other creatures, we recommend that you do not book because you will encounter them in the village
The room is approximately 2.5 by 2.5 meters in size, with no wardrobe or other furnishings other than a bed, pillow and sheet
There are no essential oils or air humidifiers in the village, but you can smell the fresh air in a remote village
There is a bathroom you can use for the night if you need to, but we do most of our things in the river
We can not and do not provide any dietary specialities, e.g Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian, etc
You can request your own plate for Megibung Feast if you are not comfortable with the tradition
We'll take a bath in the river with little privacy, so if you're not comfortable with this, you can use the bathroom instead
The room has no AC, this is a traditional Balinese house
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
