Top Ubud Art & Culture - page 2

Arriving in Bali's Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) can be a stressful experience, with long lines at immigration and a host of taxi touts charging top-dollar prices. Skip the stress and ensure a seamless start to your vacation when you prebook this private hotel transfer—online, in advance, in your home currency. Your driver will wait at arrivals holding a name sign and bring you straight to your hotel.

If you want to see Bali’s lush countryside but don’t want to be crammed in a tour bus for hours, try this cycling tour through the island’s jungles and rice plantations. Starting early near Kintamani, under the shadow of Mount Batur, cycle back to Ubud down roads and country tracks. Stop along the way at a traditional Balinese house compound to learn about country life in the region.

Appease your appetite for adventure on a full-day quad bike and rafting experience from Denpasar. After convenient hotel pickup, travel through the beautiful Balinese countryside to the summit of the surrounding hills. Climb aboard a powerful quad bike and drive through rice fields, dense jungle, and indigenous villages before revitalizing with a delicious lunch. Clamber onto a sturdy raft and set off on an exhilarating rafting adventure down the Ayung River; pass under a powerful waterfall and scour the scenery for exotic wildlife before returning to Denpasar by comfortable vehicle.

Pair Lempuyang Temple, home of the Instagram favorite Gates of Heaven, with the Blue Lagoon, offering some of mainland Bali's best snorkeling, on this private door-to-door adventure. Reach the temple in the morning for photos, then snorkel Blue Lagoon and Tanjung Jepun with your very own professional instructor/guide. After, visit a coffee plantation to learn how Balinese people make coffee.

Live like a local among the locals with this private hands-on cooking lesson. Join your host, Putu, her grandparents, her husband, and their children for lunch or dinner in their traditional compound home. Learn about the spices Putu uses, the traditional Balinese medicines she makes, and the rice, fruit, and animals her grandparents tend on their farm as you prepare and eat a Balinese feast, washed down with local alcohol.

Combine Balinese culture with adventure on a full-day downhill cycling tour from Ubud. After hotel pickup, you’ll travel to the dramatic landscapes surrounding the Kintamani volcano to enjoy a coffee-tasting session, breakfast and scenic vistas of Lake Batur. Then, you’ll cycle downhill for 3.5 hours through rural villages and picturesque scenery. Stop to listen to commentary from your guide and to visit a local family compound and then conclude your tour with a Balinese lunch and drop-off at your Ubud hotel.

With so much to see and do on the Indonesian island of Bali, it’s often difficult to plan an itinerary that covers everything you want to see. See Bali your way on a private custom tour that allows you to dictate your own sightseeing schedule. Rather than following a set itinerary, you’ll enjoy the flexibility to go and see whatever you want, whether that’s natural landmarks, Hindu temples, or vibrant markets.

Immerse yourself in the colorful culture of Indonesia during a traditional dance evening tour from Bali. Be mesmerized by the captivating rhythm of the Fire Dance, the Kecak Dance and the Saghyang Dance as you witness enchanting dancing that derives from ancient tribal culture. Gain fascinating insight into the artistic traditions of the country with a professional guide and enjoy the convenience of round-trip transportation from your Bali hotel.     

Travelers interested in an immersive cultural experience in Bali will love attending the Kecak fire dance show at Uluwatu Temple. Skip the lines and enjoy a close-up view of the action at this night-time performance, which includes fire dancing and colorful costumes. The show is carefully timed to coincide with sunset, so you get the best views of the cliffside temple and the Balinese coast.

If you’ve tried Bali’s unique cuisine while traveling to the island and want to be able to recreate it back home, this Balinese cooking class is an ideal activity for you. Visit a local market to shop for fresh ingredients. Learn about the elements and techniques of Balinese food from a professional Balinese cook, then enjoy eating the fruits (and vegetables) of your labor at the end of the class.

Cook and eat with a Balinese family in their traditional walled compound. This private half day experience provides an authentic look at local life in a village just north of Ubud. Travel by private vehicle through terraced foothills and discover Balinese spices and other ingredients from the family garden. Learn to use a traditional wood-fired oven to cook several dishes, then enjoy your creations for lunch or dinner.

The lush, fertile landscapes around Ubud are some of Bali's most magnetic. Experience them with a private driver just for your group on this scenic full-day highlights tour, with lunch and hotel transfers included. You'll visit Ubud Monkey Forest, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, the Tirta Empul Temple with its sacred springs, and Tegenungan Waterfall. Cap it all off with an Insta-perfect session on a giant swing.

Adrenaline junkies won’t want to miss this high-energy trip down Bali’s longest rafting course, the Telaga Waja River, complete with comprehensive safety equipment and professional rafting guide. Besides a thrilling white-water adventure through timeless rural landscapes, your day includes door-to-door round-trip hotel transfers, lunch, and a hot shower, with a towel.

East Bali is home to some of the island’s most stunning sights—but you need to leave Ubud early to capture photos of Lempuyang Temple’s Gate of Heaven before the mist closes in. Relax in your own private vehicle on this to-the-point tour that includes not only the Gate of Heaven but Tirta Gangga Water Palace, a Mt. Agung viewpoint, and a gourmet lunch with an infinity pool and river views.

Perched on a cliff along Bali’s south coast, Uluwatu Temple is a sacred Hindu temple and a popular destination. Visit during sunset to independently explore the temple at its most atmospheric. Combine the visit with a spectacular Kecak Fire show at the temple, a visit to Padang Padang Beach, and enjoy a beachfront dinner (own expense) at Jimbaran Bay afterwards before returning to your hotel.

Immerse yourself in Balinese culture on a three-hour Keliki painting workshop run by two local artists in a traditional Balinese house compound. Learn the unique multi-step techniques of painting and drawing in layers with Chinese ink and acrylic paint. Learn some history and culture surrounding Keliki paintings which often depict rural village life and handy myths. The workshop welcomes participants with all levels of artistic experience and no prior knowledge of painting is needed.

Head to the silversmithing village of Celuk, not far from Ubud, for a truly intimate hands-on jewelry making class—with a maximum of four travelers to your tutor. Whether you're thinking of starting your own jewelry business or just want to create the perfect Bali souvenir, you'll pick up tips, tricks, and techniques. You'll leave with a beautiful piece of your own design and receive photos of your experience too.

Discover Bali's unique spirituality and visit important temples on this private tour. Start with the iconic Lempuyang Temple on the slope of Mount Lempuyang, which offers stunning views of nearby Mt. Agung. Then it's off to Titra Ganga, known for its beautiful pools and fountains, followed by a trip to the Tukad Cepung Waterfall.

Enjoy the freedom to build your own itinerary but none of the dangers of self-driving Bali on this private build-your-own day tour for up to five travelers. Meet your driver/guide in your hotel lobby and plan out a route that suits your interests. That could include temples, rice terraces, waterfalls, coffee plantations, markets, villages, or beaches.

Blue Lagoon is a great snorkeling spot for families and beginner snorkelers since the waters are extremely calm when the weather at normal condition. It is located at Padang Bai Bali, which is one of the best snorkeling places in Bali,Continue to adventure Kanto Lampo Waterfall and the last visit is Tibumana Waterfall, continue heading to the hotel.

Avoid rigid timetables, drive-by visits and crowded tour buses with this private, fully customizable day trip around Bali. Whether you’re into sightseeing or hiking or simply relaxing on the beach, build a personalized schedule from a range of potential destinations, from popular stops like Nusa Dua Beach and Mount Batur to hidden gems like Tirta Empul Temple and the Nyaman Gallery. Don’t miss out on a potential highlight just because you don’t know about it, either: get tailored hints and tips from your private driver.

Don’t let limited time stop you seeing the best that Bali has to offer. Tick off all of the island’s top attractions in just three days on a private tour that guarantees the undivided attention of your driver/guide. You’ll see highlights of Ubud, the Jatiluwih rice terraces, Lempuyang Temple, known for the “Gates of Heaven”, hidden waterfalls, and more, with a restaurant lunch and 2-way transfers included every day.

Perfect for photographers and Instagrammers, this private door-to-door tour lets you hit five of Ubud’s most beautiful attractions in just a day—with a driver to act as your guide. Pose for photos on a jungle swing; visit Kanto Lampo Waterfall and Tibumana Waterfall; tour Gunung Kawi Sebatu Temple, with its reflecting pools; wander the Tegalalang Rice Terrace; and enjoy a Balinese lunch with a rice field view.