Day 01
Barong Dance, Ubud Palace and Tegalalang Rice Terrace
- The journey begins with a Barong dance performance, a traditional Balinese art form that has been designated as an intangible world cultural asset by UNESCO. Watch the Barong and Kris traditional dance performance.
- Visit Celuk village, home of gold and silver smith jewellery production. Those who want to create their own model can place an order based on their chosen design. Apart from being sold directly at art galleries, some of the jewellery made in Celuk is also exported to other countries, as many international visitors to Bali come here on business. Earrings, necklaces, brooches, rings, and bracelets can all be found in Celuk Village's silver and gold jewellery shops along Jalan Raya Celuk and Jalan Jaga Raga. In addition, you may watch a live tutorial on how jewellery is made. Residents also turn silver and gold into equipment for worshipping in temples, in addition to jewellery.
- Proceed to Monkey Forest Ubud, the sanctuary of the monkeys' army. Here, you may spend time with hundreds of monkeys while taking in the spiritual aura of the temples in the Ubud Monkey Forest area.
- Visit Ubud Palace, the home of the Ubud royal family. Puri Saren Agung is the Ubud royal family's palace, and it is one of the city's most visible monuments. It is a cultural centre for the arts, dancing, and literature. The palace's stage and meeting halls host international events, such as the opening ceremonies of the annual Ubud Writers & Readers Festival. The palace was established during the reign of Tjokorda Putu Kandel (1800-1823) and features well-preserved Balinese architecture and a lovely garden setting. During the day, the front section of the palace is open to the public, including walkthroughs and photo opportunities.
- Have lunch.
- Continue to Tegalalang Rice Terrace. Tegallalang Rice Terraces in Ubud are known for their picturesque rice paddies and ingenious irrigation system. The traditional Balinese cooperative irrigation method, known as the subak, is believed to have been passed down in the 8th century by a famous holy man named Rsi Markandeya. Tegallalang is one of the three most beautiful terraced landscapes in Ubud's common zone, the others being Pejeng and Campuhan villages.
- Get involved in painting at an Ubud fine art gallery. Immerse your mind and vision by enjoying the masterpieces of Balinese artists. Bali is popular as the home of various artists with expertise in media such as painting, wood carving, bed covers, souvenirs, and T-shirts.
- As the tour ends, you will be introduced to a thousand collections from Balinese maestros, poured into canvas and wood media. In addition, you will get involved in exploring the process before it becomes a masterpiece.
