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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
Lunch
Breakfast
Meeting and pickup
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.
Itinerary
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1
Pick up from your hotel and take around 1 hour drive to Manggis Village, Karangasem
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
2
Arrive in Village - Enjoy Traditional Balinese Breakfast
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
3
Enjoy beautiful scenery of East Bali and Waterfall Trekking
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
4
Learn the process of making traditional spirit (Arak) and Arak Tasting
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
5
Going back home for Lunch
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
Enjoy a traditional Balinese Lunch to recharge your energy
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
7
After lunch, take afternoon break and bath in the river
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
8
Trek the jungle after bathing to go back to our house
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9
Learn the process of making Balinese offering & Praying
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
10
Praying
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
11
Hands on Small Balinese Cooking Class, you'll prepare your own traditional balinese food for the dinner
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
12
Enjoy Dinner in a Balinese Style (Megibung Feast)
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
13
After Dinner, we'll learn the culture and tradition in east bali while enjoying the warm traditional balinese arak
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
14
Q&A Time and enjoy the night with local balinese family
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
15
Go to bed and have a good rest after a hectic day exploring about remote village life
Admission ticket free -
16
Waking up in the early morning in a remote village and enjoy some traditional Balinese breakfast
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
17
Get ready to work as a Balinese in the remote village, we'll go into the jungle to cut some grass
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
18
Once we finished working, we will take what we got to feed the cow
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
19
Once work is done, we will learn the process of making traditional brown sugar and you can take home the brown sugar
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
20
Refresh ourselves by going to the river or using in-house bathroom to take a shower
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
21
Get ready to enjoy another traditional Balinese lunch
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
22
Farewell to the villagers and depart to coffee plantation
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Away From Home Day 1
Away From Home Day 2
Additional info
- 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
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Additional info
- 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
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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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.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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