Top Ubud Classes & Workshops

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.

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.

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.

Make your own silver jewelry that’s totally unique, and make sure you end your Ubud stay with a souvenir that you can wear wherever you go with the help of a teacher in this silversmithing class. Relax in the knowledge that all the materials you need are provided, and get plenty of your teacher’s assistance and attention in a small group class.

Immerse yourself in Balinese culture and cuisine on this half-day cooking class with a small group. Visit a traditional morning market (morning class only), see a local Balinese house, tour a farm, then learn to make a variety of authentic Balinese dishes to enjoy afterwards. Includes hotel pickup and transfers from Ubud.

Ubud has drawn seekers for decades. Enrich your spiritual practice and soothe your skin too with this private essential oils workshop that takes you through all the stages of creating your own personalized “self-love” essence blend. Start with an oracle card reading, then select, mix, and blend essential oils into your own natural creation, finishing it with a singing bowl meditation.

Immerse yourself in Bali’s culinary culture with the help of a local teacher to take you step by step through family recipes and traditional techniques during this group cooking class. From selecting your ingredients at a local market to tasting your delicious dishes, your guide is on hand to offer their help and expertise.

Learn a new skill and create your own piece of jewelry in this small-group class in the Ceking rice terraces north of Ubud. Design your own ring, earrings, pendant, bracelet, or other piece of jewelry, and create and finish your piece to take home with you. Includes 6 grams of pure silver, local fruit, bottled water, and gemstones for purchase.

Live like a local among the locals with this private hands-on cooking lesson. Join your host, Putu, her grandparents, her husband, and their children for lunch or dinner in their traditional compound home. Learn about the spices Putu uses, the traditional Balinese medicines she makes, and the rice, fruit, and animals her grandparents tend on their farm as you prepare and eat a Balinese feast, washed down with local alcohol.

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.

About 12 miles (18 kilometers) north of Ubud, Taro is a very traditional Balinese village. Immerse in local lifestyles with your local guides on this half-day private experience centered on their family compound. Learn to make Balinese offerings, sample Balinese snacks, and visit a sacred water temple for a traditional Hindu blessing (a small entrance fee will be payable in cash). Your day includes 2-way private transfers from the Ubud area.

Enjoy the freedom to build your own itinerary but none of the dangers of self-driving Bali on this private build-your-own day tour. Meet your driver/guide in your hotel lobby—pickup covers Ubud and the main south Bali hotspots—and plan out a route that suits your interests. That could include temples, rice terraces, waterfalls, coffee plantations, markets, villages, or beaches.

Dive deep into traditional Balinese lifestyles and discover the ancient rhythms that still govern daily life on this cooking class in an authentic local home. After pickup from your Ubud hotel, join morning shoppers at a wet market then head to the fields to discover the delicate art of farming rice. Next, learn to cook Balinese classics and feast on the dishes you’ve prepared before heading back to your hotel.

Have a great day out in Ubud on this full day out, where you will visit the Monkey Forest, take a jungle swing, walk through the rice terrace, learn about the water temple, and also spend time at the waterfalls. Round trip transfers are included in the price from most places. Note that entrance fees and lunch are extra expenses.

Cycling is an amazing way to discover rural Bali. From rice harvesting to timeless ceremonies, experience local life on a guided cycle tour with hotel transfers. Before you start your mellow downhill ride, hit the scenic Tegalalang Rice Terrace, learn about traditional farming practices at a coffee plantation, and capture photos of Lake Batur and the Mt. Batur volcano, and once you’re done there’s an Indonesian lunch.

Head to the silversmithing village of Celuk, not far from Ubud, for a truly intimate hands-on jewelry making class—with a maximum of four travelers to your tutor. Whether you're thinking of starting your own jewelry business or just want to create the perfect Bali souvenir, you'll pick up tips, tricks, and techniques. You'll leave with a beautiful piece of your own design and receive photos of your experience too.

Experience Intuitive Healing with a traditional Balinese healer. Visit a healer’s home in Ubud and enjoy about the practice of intuitive healing, which uses intuition to connect with the source of all energy. Meet the healer, who has been granted her abilities by her ancestors or God, and does not use any modern medical techniques. Intuitive healing is a practice that uses intuition to connect with the source of all energy, utilizing awareness to identify and diagnose energetic blockages at their root. This process not only helps restore balance and wholeness to the mind, body and soul, but also addresses the subtle energies hidden beneath the surface that can cause emotional, mental and physical suffering.

Experience an authentic Kecak Dance performance presented by the local village community in Ubud. More than just a cultural show, this traditional performance helps preserve Bali’s rich heritage while directly supporting the local community and its cultural traditions.

Seeing a kecak and fire dance performance is a must-do for many visitors to Bali, and with the island temple of Tanah Lot silhouetted in the background and the ocean roaring, the Tanah Lot Temple show is one of the most magical. There’s no online booking so ticket purchases can involve time-consuming lines. Skip past them when you book this convenient ticket package, with round-trip transfers available as an upgrade.

Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Balinese performing arts at Usada Bali. Choose from three enriching packages that allow you to explore the beauty of traditional dance. Start with a basic class that teaches essential movements, or indulge in a full transformation with ceremonial costumes and makeup before participating in a guided performance. For those looking to capture the moment, a dedicated photo shoot in stunning locations adds a unique flair to your experience. This is more than just a dance class; it's a celebration of culture and artistry in the heart of Bali.

Ubud’s sacred energies are rich and ancient, but it can be difficult to discover them on your own. Experience them in an intimate group 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.

Embark on a unique adventure with our Silver Class Making Workshop near Ubud Palace, a perfect blend of cultural immersion and hands-on creativity. Unlike typical tourist activities, this workshop offers you the rare chance to craft your own piece of jewelry using 5 grams of silver, guided by a skilled local artisan. You'll gain insight into the rich history and intricate techniques of Balinese silver craftsmanship, all while enjoying the serene atmosphere of Ubud. With a refreshing welcome drink to start your journey, this experience promises not just a memorable souvenir but a deeper connection to the vibrant Balinese culture. Book now to create lasting memories and a unique keepsake from your travels!

Culinary experiences don’t get more authentic than joining a local host on their daily shop. Start your private Balinese cooking lesson at Pejeng Market, where Putu, your host, introduces you to the goodies on offer—and picks up a few for lunch. Back at her family compound, chat away as you help prepare a few Balinese dishes and wash them down with a little local alcohol.