Mt. Batur & Rural Bali with Local Family
This tour gives you the opportunity to experience the true Balinese way of life as you discover more about the culture, language, handicrafts and the traditional Balinese farming.
Your tour begins with a visit to Subak Guliang, a traditional farming village in central Bali. A warm welcome awaits you and a traditional breakfast is served with Balinese coffee or tea. Here enjoy the rural activities and a welcome dance by local children. Wander through the local farms to experience the real life of Balinese farmers working in the rice fields, learn more about the simple and traditional irrigation system called Subak, the process of rice growing, from planting the seedlings, to harvesting and even cooking the rice. Next, proceed onto Kehen, Hindu temple complex, built in the 11th century, a series of steps leads to the entrance door where the demonic face of Kala Makara stands guard over the temple grounds. Following this fascinating local insight, continue on your way to Kintamani, where you can enjoy lunch overlooking Mount Batur, an active volcano, and the picturesque Lake Batur, in the crater.
Finally you will visit Kemenuh, the a wood carving studio is the perfect place to find skilled carvers turning slabs of teak and ebony wood into masks, religious figures and intricate wall decorations. These works can be as small as the palm of your hand, up to 3m tall! Before departing, guests have the opportunity to browse in the large gallery where you may purchase the finished products.
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Tour Code
DPS005
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Location
Benoa, Bali
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Activity Types
Cultural Events
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Experience Types
Special Interest
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Duration
8 hours
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Fitness Level
Moderate
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Price
Adult from $149.99
Children (12 & under) from $109.99
- Lunch included!
Photography
Tegalalang Rice Terraces – On Bali, the step green hillsides are terraces with narrow rice paddies or sawah, presenting a stunning picture of differing shades of green against the sky.Refreshments
A traditional breakfast is served consisting of traditional rice cakes, banana or other seasonal fruits. Enjoy Balinese Coffee or Tea and A buffet lunch featuring Indonesian dishes, water or soda water included during meal.Special Notes
Simple local toilets are available at every stop, wear clothing suitable for the tropical climate, comfortable walking shoes and take bottled water with you. To respect the local beliefs and traditions you will need to ensure that long pants or skirts are worn when entering the temple and that your shoulders are covered. Please ensure that you have small amounts of local currency on you if you wish to purchase souvenirs.Uluwatu Tall Cliff & Bali South Coast
DPS010
Sightseeing
Benoa, Bali
7 hours
Adult: $149.99pp
Child: $109.99pp
Begin your tour with a short drive to Sanur, enjoy local style breakfast in Fairmont Hotel. Next to the temple of Uluwatu, which stands high on top of a cliff top overlooking the ocean. Meal will be served at Jimbaran Bay, a fishing village known for Balinese seafood BBQ. Last stap at Kuta, the tourist Mecca of Bali. Grab a bargain before returning back to ship.
Traditional Balinese Farming Experience
DPS060
Sightseeing
Benoa, Bali
7 hours
Adult: $109.99pp
Child: $79.99pp
Live the life of a Balinese farmer and spend the day in a rice paddy and climbing a coconut tree. Travel onto Tanjuk Village where you'll meet the family you're working with, be given a hat and mattock. Then, it's off to help with the chores in the rice paddy. Then, you'll head to the coconut plantation for a lesson in tree climbing to harvest coconuts.
Ayung River White Water Rafting
DPS030
Beach & Water
Benoa, Bali
6.5 hours
Adult: $189.99pp
Child: $139.99pp
Ride the rushing whitewaters down the Ayung River on a Class II and Class III rafting expedition. Then, you're back on the bus and off to lunch at the Royal Pita Mahan Resort and Spa followed by a trip back through Ubud to your ship.
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