Sidemen remains one of the quietest corners of East Bali, a valley of rice terraces and river views that has largely stayed out of the tour-bus circuit that dominates Ubud and the temples further east, and this tour is built to make the most of that calm. Rather than moving quickly between photo stops, the day is structured around slower, hands-on experiences — a trek through the countryside, a Balinese cooking class, and a silver jewelry workshop — that give visitors something to take home beyond photographs. It’s a tour aimed squarely at travelers who have already seen Bali’s headline sights and are looking for a more grounded, participatory day in the countryside instead.
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The morning starts at the Sidemen trekking point, where a walk through rice terraces, river valleys, and small villages offers some of the clearest views of Mount Agung on the island on a clear day, well before the afternoon clouds typically roll in. From there the group moves into a Balinese cooking class, learning to prepare authentic local recipes hands-on before sitting down to eat the meal they’ve just cooked for lunch. The afternoon shifts to a silver jewelry class, where local craftsmen guide visitors through shaping and finishing their own piece of handcrafted silver jewelry to bring home — a genuinely different kind of souvenir compared to the usual market purchases.
This tour suits travelers drawn to a slower, more immersive day rather than a checklist of sights, and it works well for those interested in Balinese food and craft traditions specifically. Comfortable walking shoes for the trekking portion, a hat and sunscreen, and some extra cash for the classes and any additional shopping are the main things to bring, since paths can be uneven and facilities along the walking routes are limited. With around nine to ten hours built into the day and pickup available from South Bali or Ubud, it’s an easy addition for anyone wanting to pair Sidemen’s rice-terrace scenery with a genuine hands-on taste of Balinese culture.
? Tour Itinerary
08.00 – Pick up from hotel
09.30 – Sidemen Trekking Point (explore rice terraces, river valleys, and village life)
11.30 – Balinese Cooking Class (hands-on experience, learn authentic Balinese recipes)
13.30 – Enjoy the meal you cooked for lunch
15.00 – Silver Jewelry Class (create your own handcrafted silver jewelry to bring home)
17.00 – Drive back to hotel
⏱ Duration
Approx. 9–10 hours
What To Bring
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Hat, sunglasses & sunscreen
- Camera
- Extra cash for activities & shopping
