Spice Garden, Jamu & Cooking Class in Bali Village

5.0 (8 reviews) Bali, Indonesia
Duration4h 30m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, Russian, English, Italian, French
Group sizeUp to 12 travelers

Overview

This experience goes far beyond an ordinary cooking class—it’s a genuine encounter with Balinese culture and village life. You’ll learn time-honored traditions such as Jamu making and cooking over an open bamboo fire, surrounded by the calm rhythm of daily life near Mt. Batukaru.
Each moment invites you to connect—with nature, with local flavors, and with the people who keep these traditions alive. Our hosts are families from the surrounding village, who share their heritage with warmth and pride.
By visiting, you’ll learn from them and help keep their strong village community alive for generations to come.

Options

Russian-speaking tour program

with personal guide: Additionally, to the standard program, you'll be accompanied by a Russian-speaking private guide.

Italian-speaking tour program

with personal guide: Additionally, to the standard program you´ll be accompanied by a Italian-speaking private guide.

German-speaking tour program

with personal guide: Additionally, to the standard program you´ll be accompanied by a German-speaking private guide.

English-speaking tour program

English-speaking guide: The English-speaking guide will accompany the entire group.

French-speaking tour program

with personal guide: Additionally, to the standard program you´ll be accompanied by a French-speaking private guide.

What's included

  • visit Balikaru farm incl. animals and Trigona beehives
  • soft trekking approx. 30 minutes downhill with mountain view
  • Welcomedrink & guides herb & spice garden tour
  • visit authentic Balinese compound in mountain village
  • Cooking class in Paon Bali guides by our chef
  • farewell gift, personal cooking class certificate & recipe book by email after tour
  • visit Belulang Hot Spring (optional bath)
  • Nasi Campur Tumping & dessert, cooked by yourself at Cooking Class
  • Give the farmer a helping hand for rice planting
  • Learn to play Rindik, traditional instrument
  • Jamu production including Jamu and fruit tasting
  • English speaking guide (other languages against surcharge)
  • tip, drinks and personal expenses

What to expect

Immerse yourself in authentic Balinese village life during this hands-on cooking experience in a village, nestled near Mt. Batukaru.

From the moment you arrive in the small mountain village, you become part of Balinese life. You’ll stroll through the rice terraces, meet the farmers, and pick fresh herbs straight from the garden.
Learn to play the Rindik, the bamboo instrument of the farmer, before starting your culinary journey. You prepare two kinds of Jamu, Indonesia’s ancient and very healthy herbal drink, before creating a full Balinese meal in Paon Bali, our open-air kitchen. There’s so much fun while cooking a huge culinary variety. It also includes Sate Lilit, grilled at Gerobak, our live bamboo grill, and Lak Lak, a traditional Balinese dessert cooked in a clay pot.
The sounds of nature surround you while cooking, laughing, and sharing stories with the family. After enjoying your homemade lunch, you can even try planting rice, feed our cow “Manis,” or discover the stingless bees and their rare, healthy honey.

Every moment feels real and personal—a genuine connection to Bali’s culture, traditions, and the warmth of its people.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

You can reach Balikaru activity center from hotsprings (Air Panas) Belulang. Follow the Balikaru signs for an easy walk, about 25 min. uphill. We´re located opposite Bale Belajar.

If you´ll like the tour including transfer from/to your accommodation, then simply book program with the code 419157P6.

End point

You can reach Balikaru activity center from hotsprings (Air Panas) Belulang. Follow the Balikaru signs for an easy walk, about 25 min. uphill. We´re located opposite Bale Belajar.

If you´ll like the tour including transfer from/to your accommodation, then simply book program with the code 419157P6.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • We can accommodate dietary needs such as vegetarian. If you have dietary requirements, please kindly indicate it to the special requirements at the time of booking.
  • Dresscode information: We're located in a traditional village in the authentic heart of Bali - topless / beachclothing are an offence | shirts, pants, slippers etc are ok

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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