Indonesia · Art & Craft

Full-Day Bali Artisan Village Tour with Barong Dance and Goa Lawah

1 Day Round trip from Batubulan Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Witness the colourful Barong and Keris dance with a presentation of the Mahabharata
02 Visit Tohpati, Bali's hub of batik and traditional hand weaving
03 Meet Celuk's silversmiths and explore galleries of Balinese painters
04 See the ancient Royal Court of Justice in Klungkung town

Visit Bali's countryside villages and witness the amazing artistic spirit of the Balinese people through vibrant traditional dances, stage performances, and time-honoured craft traditions still practised today. This tour takes you from Batubulan to Tohpati, Celuk, Ubud, Klungkung, Kusamba, Goa Lawah, and Candidasa, offering a closer look at batik, hand weaving, silverwork, painting, wood carving, and local culture. Along the way, explore historic sites and village communities that reflect the island's rich artistic heritage.

Here, find hundreds of bats hanging from the ceiling of the cave.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Bali

Languages English, Indonesian

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Bali Artisan Villages, Goa Lawah, and Candidasa

Depart at around 8 AM with a Bali tour guide for Batubulan village.
Witness the colourful Barong and Keris dance, followed by a unique presentation of the Mahabharata, an Indian epic.
Visit Tohpati, the hub of batik and traditional hand weaving in Bali. Here, buy beautifully painted fabrics as souvenirs.
Arrive at Celuk to meet the silversmiths of the village.
Meet the community of Balinese painters. The village has various art galleries that display some of the best works of local artists.
Examine wooden sculptures and their intricate designs carved by local artisans. Stop for lunch at a local restaurant in Ubud.
See the ancient Royal Court of Justice in Klungkung town.
Learn about the traditional and unique salt-making methods of the area.
Explore the mysterious Bat Cave Temple in Goa Lawah. Here, find hundreds of bats hanging from the ceiling of the cave.
Check in at a beach resort and enjoy a free cultural program.