Bongkasa Balinese Life Experience
A short walk through the rice field & village, purification ceremony and bathing at Taman Mumbul temple, and experience of Balinese life activities at Rumah Bali followed by Lunch. Visiting a local's houses is a part of the village life experience. We will explain each part of the Balinese house and how it's built. This is the right moment to dig more about Balinese Architecture and see how it reflects on their daily life. You will also learn the hierarchy and the relationship between God, the Environment, and humans. Move to the Balinese Kitchen area called 'Paon.' You will amaze by the antique yet traditional stuff that the Balinese use for cooking. They will also show you how to make a famous Balinese snack made from rice, also used as an offering. Before Lunch, you will do a simple cooking class on making one of the popular dishes from the Island, "Sate Lilit" (satay).
Authentiec Bali
Visit Taman Ayun Temple, a Hindu temple and garden complex located in the Mengwi district in the Badung Regency. The historic temple was built at the order of I Gusti Agung Putu in 1634 and served as the Mengwi kingdom’s main temple. Next, we will continue the program to Ulundanu temple, which is one of the most important temples for the Balinese, Hindu people. It consists of five compounds of temples and one Buddhist Stupa. Afterward, we will lunch at local restaurant in Jatiluwih rice terrace. Visitors can enjoy the fresh mountain air and hikes through the exotic landscape comprised of flowing rivers and verdant terraces which implement a traditional irrigation system.
Ubud Funtastic
The Ubud Monkey Forest lies within the village of Padangtegal, which owns it. The village's residents view the monkey forest as an important spiritual, economic, educational, and conservation centre. There are many points of interest for guests to explore. Other than around 700 monkeys, guests can also see 186 species of trees in 12.5 hectares of forest. There are three temples onsite which visitors can view from the surrounding areas as the inside is for the prayer community only. After Monkey Forest, we will move to Tegalalang to visit Alas Harum for Lunch (1x main course + 1x beverages) and Swing program. The Swing offers a scenic swing over the Tegalalang rice terrace. This adrenaline-fueled adventure features an aerial sweep from 10m to 78m above the ground in an old-fashioned swing.
Mambal Ebike + Healthy Lunch
On this 2 hour cycling trip with electric bikes south of the busy center of Ubud you ride through small, quaint villages where you see the unique Subak irrigation system at work, go past rivers and ride through its rustic, lush surroundings, guided by one of our experienced local guides. While cycling you will see gorgeous rice paddies with local farmers at work, dams & waterfalls, we make a stop at the Ayung river, pass by Bali Green School. After E-bike program you will enjoy your healthy lunch at Sakti Dining Room™ by Fivelement (3 Course Set Lunch Menu). A menu consisting of raw vegan options and lightly-prepared plant-based dishes are served in the Sakti Dining Room which offers views of a tranquil lotus pond and the Ayung River.
Secret of Bali Jeep Tour
Drive to the real Heart of Bali, out of tourist’s crowds! You will pass through little villages where children will say "Hallo!" to you, crossing mountains full of terrace rice fields and standing up inside the car as we will open for you the upper window, letting you take amazing photos from that higher point of view! You will discover the amazing fabrication of Balinese Ceramics, not entering into the shop (unless you want to visit it!). A Balinese family will invite you to have a Coffee or Tea with handmade Balinese sweets while you learn about the structure of Balinese houses and the lifestyle of Balinese people. After that, you will visit an authentic and ancient Temple in Bali and, driving through little villages, you will arrive to your lunch point with the very astonishing rice field views of Jatiluwih.
Dinner Cruise by Bali Hai Cruise (Sharing tour)
On Bali Hai’s sunset dinner cruise, you'll dine on an international dinner buffet while watching the sky change from blue to shades of orange, red, and eventually purple. As the sun goes down, we'll cruise around Benoa Harbour aboard Bali Hai II, our luxury motorized catamaran. After dark, you'll be treated to a variety of entertaining performances, including live music, a 6-person cabaret, and a DJ. Dance the night away in front of a twinkling backdrop of stars and lights in the Harbour.
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