Half day tour to Ubud to see famous Bali traditionla dance, Bali artisan villages, sacred monkey forest, Ubud market and palace.

Tour will be start at 8 am for hotel pick up, we will be have the first stop at Bali cultural dance for watching Barong dance at Batu Bulan Village, that will be around an hour for the show. Barong dance (Balinese traditional dance) is a style of traditional Balinese from Bali, Indonesia. The dance demonstrates about the mythological depiction of animals that have supernatural powers and the ability to protect humans. Barong is the king of the spirits, leader of the hosts of good, and the enemy of Rangda, the demon queen and mother of all spirit guarders in the mythological traditions of Bali. The Barong dance featured a battle between Barong and Rangda to represent the eternal battle between good and evil. The Barong is a type of mythical lion, which is a popular dance in Bali. The dance originated in the Gianyar region, specifically at Batubulan village, a popular destination for tourists to watch Balinese dance rituals. Within the Calon Arang, the dance drama in which the Barong appears, the Barong responds to Rangda's use of magic to control and kill her to restore balance. In traditional Barong dance performances, he is portrayed in his struggles against Rangda, a popular part of Balinese culture. The mythical creature would dance along the street to the Calon Arang dance. A priest would throw holy water at it. The dance opens with two playful monkeys teasing Barong in a peaceful environment.

Our next stop will be at Celuk Village for Gold and silversmith visits. Celuk village is a traditional village in Gianyar Regency, nestled amidst Bali’s vibrant cultural tapestry. Embark on a cultural odyssey as you step into the enchanting realm of this village. This artistic enclave has earned its reputation as the Silversmith Center of the island, weaving a narrative as compelling as the intricate craftsmanship that defines its essence. As you wander through the narrow lanes, the air is imbued with the legacy of silversmithing, a craft deeply embedded in Celuk’s history. Celuk’s artistic nuances extend beyond its silver mastery, captivating visitors with the village’s distinct charm. Explore the intricate workshops and studios that line the streets, where skilled artisans pour their creativity into exquisite silver creations. The allure of Celuk lies not only in its tangible silver treasures but also in the intangible essence of a community dedicated to preserving and evolving the art form. Discover the cultural heartbeat of Celuk Village, where tradition meets innovation, making it a compelling and must-visit destination in Bali.

Our tour then will be continue by visiting Batuan Village as neighbourhood of  Celuk village. Batuan (alternate: Batoeon or “Baturan”) is a village in Bali, Indonesia. It is noted for its artwork and style of painting which originated in the village in the 1930s and has since emerged into a major Balinese artistic style, known as a Batuan painting. It is a major painting center and contains a number of art galleries and cooperative art societies which have played a key role in promoting the art of Batuan. The village is also known for its performance of the ancient Gambuh dance, performed every Full Moon day. There are two temples on the western part of the village which are known as Pura Puseh and Pura Dasar. These temples are built in classical Balinese temple architecture style with elaborate carvings. Visitors are given vermilion sarongs to wear during visit to the temples. The town is also popular for carved teak wood furnishings. The village also has a “fat Buddha statue” (called the “Fat Baby Statue”) at the cross road from Sakah to Blahbatu facing east.

Then Mas village will be as our next stop. Mas village is one of the most famous Bali Places of Interest located very close to Ubud and is therefore of a similar landscape but Mas is not as developed in to the tourism market as Ubud and retains a traditional charm and feel. Mas is famous in Bali as being one of the main arts and crafts villages on the island. Where Ubud is the village of the painters, Mas is the village of the carvers where some of the most incredible woodcarvings are produced and have been produced for hundreds of years. If you wish to buy the balinese woodcarvings you may buy here with variable price between USD15 until USD100 for standard size products and USD10-USD10000 for big size products. Carvings range from very small pieces that can be perfect gives up to larger ornaments and furniture and on to incredible elaborate pieces that can be as large as 25 square meters and even more such as murals ad great door arches that are traditionally reserved for temples and stately homes of the Balinese Royalty and wealthy. Mas Village is located in the same area as Ubud and therefore it can be included as part of a Ubud holiday and is a wonderful place to drop by at and look round the markets and take in the beauty and quiet that the village Mas entails.

After visiting Bali artisan village we will be have a stop at Ubud Sacred Monkey Forest. Monkey Forest Ubud, the monkeys within the Sacred Monkey Forest of Padang Tegal are commonly called long-tailed macaques. Their scientific name is Macaca fascicuiaris. On Bali, there are Balinese long-tailed macaque troops (populations) that live in areas where they have little to no contact with humans and troops that come into contact with humans on a regular basis. In western part is Dalem Temple (temple dedicated to Siva Gods), in eastern is the cemetery and Merajapati Temple dedicated to Goddess of Durga (wife of Siva God).

Not far from Ubud Sacred Monkey Forest, we will be have a stop at Ubud Traditional Art Market, or Pasar Seni Ubud, is the most popular art market in Bali, and it’s even appeared in the movie Eat, Pray, Love! the Ubud Art Market will tell you everything you need to know.Ubud Art Market is in the centre of Ubud, which is in Central Bali. It’s a short walk from most hotels, resorts, restaurants and attractions in Ubud. The Ubud Market offers a ton of locally made and sourced products. You can find beautiful silk scarves, woven baskets, stylish hats, amazing kites, handmade woven bags, Balinese-style paintings, Balinese handicrafts, Moroccan-style oil lamps, beach clothes and much more. next to Ubud market there is A famous Ubud Palace or known as Puri Saren Ageng Ubud. The palace was the official residence of the royal family of Ubud. It was on his travels that Rsi Markandya received a divine revelation that in Bali he was to bury five precious metals on a mountain slope where the mother temple of Besakih now stands today. Along with a group of followers, Rsi Markandya was magnetically attracted to a destination located in the central foothills of the island that radiated light and energy. This place was Campuhan in Ubud at a junction in the Wos River and it was here that he felt compelled to build a temple by the name of Pura Gunung Lebah.

Tour highlight:

• Hotel pick up at 08.00 AM
• Barong dance  09.00 AM
• Celuk village at 10.15 AM
• Batuan village at 10.45 AM
• Mas village at 11.15 AM
• Ubud monkey forest 12.00 PM
• Ubud market at ubud Palace at 13.15 PM
• Back to hotel at Around 16.00 PM

What To Bring:

• Casual dress
• Hat
• Sunblock
• Sun glasses
• Cash
• Debit card or credit card