Get a local perspective on Balinese life. Spend a day in Sidemen, joining village residents as they go about their daily tasks. From farming to cooking, making offerings to harvesting coconuts, try a range of authentic island experiences while interacting with the friendly, hospitable hosts.

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Discover authentic rural life on this immersive Bali countryside experience, offering a meaningful connection to local culture. Travel with a local guide to Sidemen, a village renowned for its scenic rice fields, and begin with a visit to a local home to observe traditional weaving techniques passed down through generations. Continue with a gentle trek through the lush rice paddies, lasting approximately 30–90 minutes, while learning about the rice cultivation cycle and its importance in Balinese culinary culture.

After the walk, gain hands-on insight into agrarian traditions by joining farmers in the fields to plant seedlings, harvest crops, or plough the land, depending on the season. Village activities may also include making temple offerings, climbing coconut trees, or assisting in a blacksmith’s workshop. The experience continues with a cooking session alongside a local chef, preparing classic Balinese dishes such as sambal, satay, and laklak, followed by a home-cooked lunch.

In the afternoon, travel to Besakih Temple on the slopes of Mount Agung to explore Bali’s most sacred temple complex before returning to the hotel in time for sunset. (L)

Inclusions:

🥘 Lunch

Notes:

  • Minimum 2 pax to maximum 10 pax.
  • Our rates are nett and quoted in American dollars (USD), however some services (like transportation, guide fees, entrance fees, some activities, meals, air tickets and train tickets and sometimes accommodations) are based on local prices in Indonesian Rupiah in (IDR). In the case of a major change in the exchange rate (5% or more) between the Indonesian Rupiah and the American dollar (USD), we reserve the right to correct our quotes to align our rates and revise the value of the American dollar (USD).
  • All rates are based on the current gasoline price. Should the gasoline price increase by more than 15% we would readjust transfer rates with a 30 days prior notice
  • Children aged between 2 and 12 years at the time of travel will receive a 20% discount off the Adult Price.
  • All language guides other than English subject to availability during high season July until September.
  • During Nyepi Day, a significant religious observance in Bali observed on 8th March 2027, visitors must remain within hotel premises from 6:00 AM until 6:00 AM the following day (a 24-hour period). Both Bali Airport and the harbor will not operate any flights or activities during this time. Hotels will continue to operate with limited staff.


Pick up and drop off timings from alternate destinations

  • Pick up from Ubud, Candidasa 08.30 - 17.00
  • Pick up from Sanur 08:00 - 17:30
  • Pick up from Seminyak, Jimbaran 07:30 - 18:00
  • Pick up from Nusa Dua, Uluwatu not possible

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