Ubud: The Cultural Heart of Bali

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Culturally and artistically, Ubud has been on the forefront of putting Bali on the map for preserving authentic forms of handicraft: complemented with stunning nature, a half-day exploration that guides you through all aspects of Ubud’s cultural heart.

• Venture into the very essence of artistic Bali – Ubud
• Explore authentic villages known for its handicraft
• Browse through collections of art at Agung Rai Museum of Art
• Get your bargaining skills tested at the Ubud market
• Transfers from and to your South Bali resort are included

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Duration: 4 hours
Starts: Kuta, Indonesia
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips



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Culturally and artistically, Ubud has been on the forefront of putting Bali on the map for preserving authentic forms of handicraft: complemented with stunning nature, a half-day exploration that guides you through all aspects of Ubud’s cultural heart.

• Venture into the very essence of artistic Bali – Ubud
• Explore authentic villages known for its handicraft
• Browse through collections of art at Agung Rai Museum of Art
• Get your bargaining skills tested at the Ubud market
• Transfers from and to your South Bali resort are included

Itinerary
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Stop At: Tohpati Village, 12km From Kuta, Denpasar 80225 Indonesia

The morning start begins with a visit to the local community of Tohpati, where the famous Batik fabrics of Bali are painstakingly created by hand. Various finalized products will be on display which all comes from this community. Decorating cloth items with batik, using wax-resistant dying to get intricate motives and decorations, have been practised for decades here which guarantee authenticity.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Celuk Village, Jalan Raya Celuk, Sukawati 80582 Indonesia

Our next stop brings us to Celuk: from chunky, funky jewellery to finely detailed ornamental pieces, seeing how they are created will give you a new appreciation for what we often take for granted. Visitors have the chance to see these artisans in their workshops while creating fine pieces of exquisite silverwork. As for where Celuk is famous for its silverwork, the small community of Mas has gained a name for itself for its wood carving methods and creating from the smallest items to decorative pieces for at home.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Agung Rai Museum of Art (ARMA), Pengosekan Road, Ubud 80571 Indonesia

Art galleries aplenty in Ubud, we have selected the one that compiles all influences and various techniques; the Agung Rai Museum of Art. This museum has an extensive collection of paintings by both Indonesian and foreign artists, ranging from traditional to contemporary.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: ubud traditional market, Jl. Raya Ubud, Ubud, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia

One of the last stops on this busy half-day tour is the Ubud Market, where you can purchase all sorts of goods from clothing to jewellery to wonderful pieces of art and souvenirs. We recommend you go upstairs here, but remember that bargaining is a must here.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Puri Saren Palace, Jl. Raya Ubud No.8, Ubud 80571 Indonesia

Before we head back to your booked resort, we stop and pay respect to the Puri Saren Agung where Ubud’s royal family ruled from the late 19th century until the beginning of the 20th century.

Duration: 45 minutes



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