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- German
- English
- Italian
- French
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.
Example Menu
Starter
Beras Kencur
Indonesian rice & Kencur herbal drink
Starter
Jamu Kunyit Jahe Asam
Turmeric Ginger Tamarind Juice
Starter
Base Genap
Balinese Herb- & Spice Paste
Starter
Sambal Mbe
Spicy Chili Paste as a base or side dish
Starter
Sambal Matah
Balinese Sambal as a side dish
Main
Tum Ayam
chicken meat with spices in Banana leave, steamed
Main
Sate Lilit Chicken
minced chicken satay with Balinese spices, grilled at Gerobak
Main
Tempeh Kecang
Crispy tempeh in sweet soy sauce
Main
Sayur Urap & Sayur Paku (Pakis)
vegetables with coconut and herb paste & Balinese fern dish
Dessert
Lak Lak
Traditional Balinese desserts prepared in a clay pot
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
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.
What to expect
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.
Additional info
- 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
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Rating
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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