AWay From Home - Bali Village Tour

5 (17) 48h

Overview

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

  • Cooking Class Activity
  • Traditinal Coffee Plantation & Tasting
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Fresh Bottled Arak from Traditional Distillation
  • Fresh Brown Sugar from Traditional Producer
  • 2 Days 1 Night Accommodation
  • Staff Gratuities
  • Additional Pick Up/Drop Off Charge for out of service area

What to expect

Private tour

  1. Day 1

    Away From Home Day 1

    Pick up from your hotel and take around 1 hour drive to Manggis Village, Karangasem

    1h

  2. Arrive in Village - Enjoy Traditional Balinese Breakfast

    1h

  3. Enjoy beautiful scenery of East Bali and Waterfall Trekking

    1h

  4. Learn the process of making traditional spirit (Arak) and Arak Tasting

    1h

  5. Going back home for Lunch

    30 min

  6. Enjoy a traditional Balinese Lunch to recharge your energy

    1h

  7. After lunch, take afternoon break and bath in the river

    1h

  8. Trek the jungle after bathing to go back to our house

    10 min

  9. Learn the process of making Balinese offering & Praying

    1h

  10. Praying

    30 min

  11. Hands on Small Balinese Cooking Class, you'll prepare your own traditional balinese food for the dinner

    1h 30m

  12. Enjoy Dinner in a Balinese Style (Megibung Feast)

    1h

  13. After Dinner, we'll learn the culture and tradition in east bali while enjoying the warm traditional balinese arak

    1h

  14. Q&A Time and enjoy the night with local balinese family

    1h

  15. Go to bed and have a good rest after a hectic day exploring about remote village life

    Pass by

  16. Day 2

    Away From Home Day 2

    Waking up in the early morning in a remote village and enjoy some traditional Balinese breakfast

    1h

  17. Get ready to work as a Balinese in the remote village, we'll go into the jungle to cut some grass

    1h

  18. Once we finished working, we will take what we got to feed the cow

    1h

  19. Once work is done, we will learn the process of making traditional brown sugar and you can take home the brown sugar

    1h 30m

  20. Refresh ourselves by going to the river or using in-house bathroom to take a shower

    1h

  21. Get ready to enjoy another traditional Balinese lunch

    1h

  22. Farewell to the villagers and depart to coffee plantation

    1h

Good to know

  • 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

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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