Ubud's arts and traditions in one day - a morning Barong dance, silver and batik crafts, the carved Batuan temple, the royal palace, and the Kecak fire dance to close the night, with the traditional market as an optional stop.
We open the day in Batubulan, where the Barong and Keris dance is performed every morning. The Barong - a lion-like guardian of good - faces the demon queen Rangda in an ancient battle of good against evil, set to a live gamelan orchestra and ending with entranced kris dancers. A dramatic, only-in-Bali way to start.
Bali's craft traditions in one hands-on stop - the silver workshops of Celuk, a wax-and-dye batik studio, and the intricate Batuan painting style. Watch the artisans, try it yourself, and pick up a keepsake straight from the makers.
A beautifully carved 11th-century village temple in Batuan, every gate and shrine covered in intricate paras-stone work. Cool, quiet, and rarely crowded - a calm heritage stop right on the road between the craft villages and Ubud.
Step inside Puri Saren Agung, the ornate home of Ubud's royal family and the beating heart of the town's arts scene. Just across the road, the traditional market is the place to browse handmade crafts, textiles, and souvenirs.
We close the day with the Kecak - a circle of dozens of chanting men, no instruments, and a fire-lit retelling of the Ramayana as the sun goes down. Raw, powerful, and a fitting end to a full day of Balinese art and culture.
Pasar Ubud, right across from the Royal Palace - produce and offering flowers in the morning, textiles, woodcarving, and souvenir stalls the rest of the day. Easy to fold in on the way between stops if you'd like some time to browse and bargain.
Private car, driver and fuel. You pay entrance tickets at each gate as you go - handy if you like to skip a stop.
The whole day prepaid, with entrance tickets for the listed stops included. Nothing to pay at the gates.
We pick you up from your hotel or villa in the Ubud area at the time you choose. Your driver shares their details the day before.
Comfortable shoes, sunscreen and a hat, and some cash for entrance tickets (Standard) and lunch along the way.
Temples ask for a sarong, arranged at the gate. A few stops have stairs or a short walk. The route is flexible - linger or skip as you like.
A small deposit over WhatsApp holds your date; you settle the rest at the end of the day. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
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