Cultural Bali Tour

Day 1: Arrival in Bali

Welcome to Ubud

• Arrive at Ngurah Rai International Airport, where a private driver will greet you and transfer you to Ubud, the cultural heart of Bali.
• After check-in at your accommodation, take a rest and then enjoy your first taste of Bali with a welcome traditional Balinese dinner at the hotel or a local restaurant.
• Evening: Attend a traditional Balinese dance performance. The dance will include Legong or Barong Dance, showcasing Bali’s rich performing arts heritage.
• Overnight stay in Ubud

Day 2: Exploring Temples & Sacred Sites

• Morning: Visit the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary to observe the playful long-tailed macaques in a serene forest setting.
• Next, visit Tegallalang Rice Terraces, a UNESCO-listed site, to witness the iconic terraced paddy fields.
• Afternoon: Explore the impressive Pura Taman Ayun Temple, a royal temple known for its beautiful gardens and traditional Balinese architecture.
• Evening: Relax with a traditional Balinese dance at your hotel or a nearby venue.
• Overnight stay in Ubud

Day 3: Village Tour & Art Market Visit

• Morning: Head out to a traditional Balinese village for a cultural tour. You’ll meet locals, see how they live, and perhaps even participate in village ceremonies.
• Afternoon: Explore the Ubud Art Market, where you can shop for locally made handicrafts such as textiles, carvings, paintings, and jewelry.
• Enjoy lunch at a traditional restaurant where you can taste Bali's local delicacies like Babi Guling (suckling pig) or Ayam Betutu (slow-cooked chicken).
• Evening: Visit Pura Saraswati Temple in Ubud, known for its beautiful lotus pond, and take in the peaceful atmosphere.
• Overnight stay in Ubud

Day 4: Cooking Class & Cultural Workshop

• Morning: Participate in a Balinese cooking class led by a local chef. Learn how to prepare traditional Balinese dishes like Nasi Goreng, Satay, and Bebek Betutu. Afterward, enjoy the fruits of your labor with a delicious lunch of the dishes you’ve prepared.
• Afternoon: After the cooking class, visit Puri Saren Agung (Ubud Palace), the former royal residence of Ubud's royal family.
• Evening: Enjoy a traditional Balinese music performance at the Ubud Palace or a local cultural venue.
• Overnight stay in Ubud

Day 5: Departure

Final Temples and Departure

• Morning: On your final day, visit the Besakih Temple, the holiest temple complex in Bali, situated on the majestic slopes of Mount Agung.
• After a leisurely tour of this sacred site, enjoy a scenic drive back to Denpasar for your return flight.
• Lunch: On the way to the airport, stop for a final Balinese lunch at a restaurant with a view of the rice terraces or beach.
• Departure: Your driver will transfer you to Ngurah Rai International Airport for your onward journey.