7-Hour Bungaya Village Trek and Balinese Cooking with a Local Family

7 Hours Round trip from Hotel pickup – Hotels in Karangasem area (Candidasa Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Scenic guided trek through Bungaya Village with rice fields, forest paths, and traditional homes
  • 02 Learn about Bali Aga culture, everyday village life, and the Subak irrigation system
  • 03 Hands-on Balinese cooking class with a local family using fresh local ingredients
  • 04 Prepare signature recipes such as Base Genep, sambal, satay sauces, fish and chicken satay, and black rice pudding
  • 05 Enjoy the meal you cooked together, plus free time for village exploration and photos

Step into the heart of East Bali on a 7-hour journey that blends gentle village trekking with an authentic Balinese cooking experience. Travel to Bungaya Village, one of the oldest traditional villages in the region, and enjoy a guided walk through rice terraces, tropical forest, and timeless village scenery while learning about Bali Aga heritage, local farming, and the Subak irrigation system. After your walk, join a hands-on cooking class hosted by a local family, prepare classic dishes from scratch using fresh local ingredients, and enjoy your homemade lunch in a warm village setting before free time to explore and take photos.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Bali, Candi Dasa
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Bungaya Village Trek and Authentic Balinese Cooking Class

08:30 AM - Hotel Pick-up

Your private driver will pick you up from your hotel and take you on a scenic journey to Bungaya Village, one of the oldest traditional villages in East Bali.

09:00 AM - Scenic Village Trekking

Begin a relaxed guided walk through Bungaya Village, surrounded by lush rice terraces, tropical forest, and traditional Balinese homes. During the trek, learn about the history of the Bali Aga community, local farming practices, irrigation systems (Subak), and everyday village life.

Highlights:

  • Rice field trekking
  • Tropical forest
  • Traditional village scenery
  • Local history and culture
  • Beautiful photo opportunities

11:15 AM - Traditional Balinese Cooking Class

After the trek, join a hands-on cooking class hosted by a local Balinese family. Learn about traditional herbs, spices, and cooking techniques while preparing authentic Balinese dishes using fresh local ingredients.

You will prepare:

  • Complete Balinese Spice Paste (Base Genep)
  • Balinese Sambal
  • Peanut Satay Sauce
  • Sate Lilit Ikan
  • Pepes Ikan
  • Chicken Satay
  • Tum Be Siap
  • Tempe Goreng Mebase Manis
  • Jukut Urab Campur
  • Black Rice Pudding

01:30 PM - Enjoy Your Homemade Lunch

Sit down and enjoy the delicious Balinese meal you have prepared together while sharing stories with your local hosts in a warm and welcoming village atmosphere.

03:00 PM - Free Time and Village Exploration

Take time to relax, explore the surrounding village, interact with local residents, purchase handmade souvenirs, or capture memorable photographs before returning.

03:30 PM - Return to Hotel

Your driver will take you back to your hotel, concluding a memorable day filled with authentic culture, nature, and Balinese culinary traditions.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Hotel pickup – Hotels in Karangasem area (Candidasa 2 cities · 7 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Private hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle
  • English-speaking driver and host
  • Local trekking guide
  • Guided village trekking
  • Traditional Balinese cooking class
  • All cooking ingredients
  • Homemade lunch
  • Mineral water
  • Parking fees

What's Not Included

  • Personal expenses
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Optional tips

What to bring

  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Lightweight clothing
  • Hat or cap
  • Sunscreen
  • Insect repellent
  • Camera
  • Reusable water bottle
  • Extra clothes or a rain jacket during the rainy season

Know before you go

  • This experience includes a gentle village trek through rice fields and tropical surroundings. Some paths may be uneven, muddy, or slippery, especially after rain.
  • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
  • Please bring sunscreen, a hat, insect repellent, and a change of clothes if needed.
  • The cooking experience takes place in a traditional local kitchen and involves hands-on food preparation.
  • Please inform us in advance about any food allergies, dietary restrictions, or special requirements.
  • The itinerary may be adjusted slightly depending on weather conditions and local circumstances.
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off are provided according to the agreed pickup location.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Your hotel lobby. Your driver will meet you at the agreed pickup time and location.
Tour start
Hotel pickup – Hotels in Karangasem area (Candidasa, Jasri, Sengkidu or Mendira area)
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 7 hours finish where they began, in Hotel pickup – Hotels in Karangasem area (Candidasa.

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