Excursion Village life and traditional farming tour at Benoa

Experience the traditional culture and lifestyles of the Balinese people during this immersive, full-day sightseeing excursion.

Benoa, Tabanan, Local Rice Fields, Coffee and Cocoa Plantations, Vegetable Farm, Tunjuk Village

Depart the pier for the scenic, approximately two-hour drive to the small village of Tunjuk, located in the Regency of Tabanan. En route, pass by a stunning panorama of local rice fields, coffee and cocoa plantations, and a vegetable farm. Upon arrival to Tunjuk Village, you are welcomed by your local guide Village Life & Traditional Farming is located. Upon arrival at the Taman Sari Buwana Home Base, receive a warm welcome and brief introduction from your local guide, then begin your interactive journey into the traditional culture and lifestyles of the Balinese people.

Elementary School Visit

Begin with a guided stroll through shaded countryside pathways en route to a village elementary school. Upon arrival, observe teaching and learning activity (with exceptional school holiday, exam, and on Saturday - after school at 10:00 a.m.), and meet and communicate with the students in English, as they have been studying basic English since they were in the fourth grade.

Local Village and Home Visit, Observe/Participate in Traditional Daily and Rice-Farming Activities

Next, a visit is made to a local village, and the home of a local family. Participate in, and explore, their traditional daily activities and attractions, including traditional Balinese cake-making and religious offerings, peeling coconut skin, and grating coconut in their traditional way utilising a very simple tool. Following your visit, return to the Taman Sari Buwana Home Base for an opportunity to explore the nearby rice fields and participate in farming activities, including preparing the land, ploughing the rice fields, and cultivating or planting rice. Should you opt not to participate in the farming activities, you can relax and observe them whilst sitting casually at the traditional huts in the middle of the rice fields.

Coconut Tree-Climbing, Balinese Lunch, Tohpati Village, Batik Cloth Production and Shopping

Following the farming activities, walk through the dykes between the rice fields en route to an area of tropical plantations. Observe a demonstration of climbing coconut trees, where a young coconut is picked for your refreshments, then return to the Home Base of Taman Sari Buwana. Upon arrival, take a break and sample boiled cassava before enjoying a typical Balinese set-menu lunch. After lunch, re-board your coach and head to Tohpati Village, renowned for producing exceptional Batik cloth. Observe skilled artisans utilising different methods of applying colours and prints to the fabric, and browse and purchase the items for sale. At the conclusion of your visit, re-board your coach and commence the approximately 45-minute drive back to the pier.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Benoa, Local Village, Elementary School and Home Visits, Observe and/or Participate in Traditional Daily and Rice-Farming Activities, Rice Fields, Plantations

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