Top Bali Classes & Workshops

Arriving at Bali’s Ngurah Rai International Airport can be stressful, especially after a long flight, with freelance drivers vying for your attention and high prices charged. Skip the stress and lock in a sensible rate well in advance with this private arrival transfer, including meet and greet service and no hidden extras. This private tour ensures direct transport from the airport to your hotel without stops for other travelers.

Batik—hand-painted fabric—is a vital part of Indonesian culture. Discover how it works and create your very own piece of colorful fabric art, the perfect souvenir, in a charming studio outside Ubud. After sketching out your design, draw it on the fabric in hot wax, allowing you to apply dye to selected areas only: when the wax is washed off, the outline will remain in the original color.

There’s no better gift to bring home from Bali than your own piece of handmade silver jewelry. Let your creativity run wild and begin to learn the art of silversmithing during this Kuta jewelry-making class with all tools and up to 0.18 ounces (5 grams) of silver included. Should you wish to use more silver or include gemstones in your design, you can buy them on the day.

While most cooking classes give you the chance to create a few dishes, this experience lets you learn to prepare nine Balinese classics, making it the ultimate choice for food lovers. As well as mastering the basics of Balinese cuisine, you’ll benefit from the insider knowledge of your guide. Opt for the morning tour to include a market visit and shop for ingredients like a local.

Featuring a beatboxing male voice choir, a fire-dancing monkey warrior, and a clifftop setting with sunset and flaming torches, the Uluwatu “kecak” and fire dance is Bali’s signature cultural experience. Ticket purchase lines can stretch back an hour at busy times, but this package makes it easy: Simply pay online, in advance, in the currency you choose, then pick up the tickets at the meeting point near the amphitheater.

Be enchanted by a traditional Devdan show during a performance at the Nusa Dua Theatre. Throughout the show, agile acrobats and talented dancers portray the story of two young children witnessing the magic of Indonesian culture. The costumes and colors of the show are sure to immerse you in the cultural tapestry of the Indonesian archipelago. Depending on the ticket, enjoy transfers from select Bali hotels.

Enjoy a fun-packed selection of water sports for the perfect Bali beach break. Soar above the ocean waters while parasailing, then get wet with a Jet Ski ride, enjoy thrills and spills on a donut boat, and try a banana boat too. Private round-trip hotel transfers make it easy to get there and back, and you’ll have access to shower facilities and lockers. Upgrade to add a cooking class.

Ubud’s sacred energies are rich and ancient. Experience them in an intimate group no larger than eight on this powerful and enriching spiritual journey. Begin with a water purification ritual at peaceful and less-visited Mengening Temple, then eat breakfast at a beautiful restaurant. After this, visit a traditional healer who usually serves only local people and benefit from her wisdom with your guide as translator.

The ideal experience for foodie travelers—an authentic Balinese cooking class, hosted by a local chef in the jungle surroundings of Ubud. Learn about the spices and ingredients used in Balinese cookery and discover new flavors at the morning market, and choose your ingredients for the class. Then, at the workshop, learn how to use them using traditional techniques, and eat your masterpieces as a sit down meal.

Add the finishing touch to your Canggu villa vacation and bring home the perfect souvenir from Indonesia, when you book this private cooking tutor to teach you three local favorites at your very own villa. Master the art of gado-gado salad, corn fritters, chicken in sweet soy sauce, or klepon, a coconut and palm sugar sweet. Your chef will bring all the supplies and even do the dishes.

Step into the heart of Bali’s culinary soul with our Kuta Balinese Cooking Class and Market Tour a one of a kind experience that blends food, culture, and local life into one unforgettable day. This isn’t just a cooking class; it’s a flavorful journey where every ingredient tells a story. Typical dishes include favorites such as chicken satay with peanut sauce, lawar (vegetable and coconut salad), pepes ikan (fish in banana leaf), and Balinese fried rice or noodles. As you cook, you’ll learn about local cooking philosophy, balance of flavors, and cultural meaning behind each recipe. Once the dishes are ready, you’ll sit down and enjoy the delicious feast you’ve prepared a perfect moment to savor your hard work and connect with fellow food lovers. At the end of the class, you’ll receive digital or printed recipes so you can recreate these authentic Balinese flavors back home.

Silver jewelry making is an age-old Balinese craft that's vital to the island’s rural economy. On this private tour, try out the art coached by a silversmith at a traditional village workshop. Tour the village to understand the craft's importance; and learn to shape, cut, and finish your design before keeping it as a memento. Prebooking will secure your place for a time that fits your schedule. Upgrade your experience to transport, a cooking class, a sightseeing tour, and more.

People come from all over the world to surf in Bali. Learn the basics of this exciting water sport, or improve your technique, with this private surf lesson in Canggu. Beginners will learn everything from how to read the waves to paddling to surf stances. For intermediate and advanced surfers, there is a chance to visit other surf spots around the island where your instructor provides feedback on your style.

Immerse yourself in Balinese cuisine in this farm to table cooking class on a farm in in Ubud. Visit a traditional market to shop (morning class) and learn about ingredients. Afterwards, pick your own produce at a farm and learn how to make several authentic dishes, which can you savor afterwards with tea and coffee.

From shopping for fresh produce to hand-grinding traditional spice pastes, the rituals of Balinese cooking let you connect to the island’s traditions and culture. Bring home the gift of Balinese food after this small-group experience that begins with a market tour and culminates in enjoying a multi-course meal of Balinese favorites from satay to *ayam betutu* spiced chicken. For ease, your package includes pickup—but not drop-off—from Kuta, Legian, and Seminyak.

Get to know Bali’s culture through an immersive cooking experience with a veteran chef. Start with a hassle-free pickup from your Legian, Kuta, or Seminyak hotel then take a tour of a local market to find the perfect ingredients. Learn to cook 10 traditional Balinese dishes like chicken in banana leaf, peanut sauce, and green papaya salad, then sit down to enjoy your meal with your small group before returning.

To truly unlock the hidden gems of Bali, a scooter lesson is an invaluable investment. With the freedom to explore, cost-effectiveness, and cultural immersion. With our focus on safety, personalized experiences, and affordability, we provide the essential foundation for a remarkable exploration of Bali. Unleash your spirit of adventure, ride with confidence, and discover the true essence of the island.

Try making silver jewelry from scratch under the guidance of a local Bali silversmith in this small-group workshop near Ubud’s Monkey Forest. Create your very own piece to take home with you as a souvenir that you can treasure forever. Choose from sample designs or come up with your own to make jewelry that’s totally unique.

Balinese Cooking Class with a beach side view at Nusa Dua. You will learn how to cook authentic Balinese dishes in the comfort of our kitchens. Our hands-on cooking classes are taught by friendly and experienced local chefs. We are here to provide you with fun cooking courses and with Balinese recipes and newly acquired skills that you can bring back home with you. Spend half a day in the afternoon with us and you will be creating memorable dishes for your friends and family.

Whether you’re recovering from a hike or a long flight or simply looking to relax and de-stress, discover what makes Balinese therapists so famed around the world on this visit to a Nusa Dua spa. Your package includes a foot wash ritual, traditional full-body massage, lulur body scrub, body polish, moisturizer, and a shower, as well as transfers from within 3 miles (5 kilometers) of the Nusa Dua spa.

The best souvenirs are unique, personal, and full of memories. Check all those boxes in one creativity-enhancing session when you join this silver jewelry-making class at a fully equipped studio in the heart of Canggu. Create your own design, with help from your instructor, then turn it into reality using up to 0.25 ounces (7 grams) of silver. Upgrade to add a stone or gold plating.

Surfing is a great traveling activity but notoriously difficult to pick up for newcomers to the sport. This very affordable, small-group surf lesson is designed for beginners, safely covering the basics in a relaxed and friendly environment, sending travelers well on their way to catch their first waves. This experience includes an online surf lesson, and the use of surfboards, shirts, lockers, and showers.

Learn the complexities of Balinese cuisine in a cooking class taught by an expert chef. You’ll prepare a 3-course meal using a variety of spices blended with the freshest vegetables, meat and fish. Select from three menus (including vegetarian) and upgrade for an optional morning visit to the Jimbaran fish market, accompanied by the chef. Afterward, enjoy your creations for lunch or dinner. Bonus: you can keep your class apron as a souvenir!