6 Food Experiences around Ubud Worth an Early Start

1.Ubud Traditional Night Market Food Tour-All Inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 95 reviews · 3 hours · from $43Our pick

Travel from your Ubud hotel to Gianyar Night Market with an English-speaking guide such as Wayan, Amba or Kadek. Start with traditional Balinese cakes, learn about the market, then sample local food and drinks at selected stalls. Food, snacks, drinks and entrance fees are included in the $43 price.

“The tour was great, tried different local foods, sweets, and fruits. Everything was explained, and described, and overall pleasant conversation. Overall had a great time and one of the highlights would say (as I travel because of food). Everything was according to the description, didn't pay any additional cost, and was driven from and to a pickup point. Would recommend it if you want to try some local food.”

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2.Balinese Vegan Cooking Class with Fresh Harvesting & Garden Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 86 reviews · from $41Top rated

At Anandinii Organic Garden & Kitchen near Sidemen, you’ll tour the garden, pick ingredients, then cook a four-course vegan Balinese meal with a chef using traditional utensils. The small-group class lasts about three and a half hours and ends with lunch among the gardens, with distant views of Mount Agung.

“The whole experience was lovely, beautiful setting and the food we cooked was delicious. Generous portions so everyone was very full at the end!”

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3.Ubud Night Market Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 14 reviews · 3 hours · from $36

Travel from Ubud to Gianyar Night Market with an English- or Indonesian-speaking guide. Start with traditional Balinese cakes, then sample market food and finish with dinner. Guides named Okie and Diyasa have led tours, though guide assignments may vary. Pickup is limited to hotels in the Ubud area.

“Firstly: no bali belly so just do it! Amazing guide okie, we got to try 7 different vendors with tasty authentic food and got bottled drinks. The transport was comfortable and we got great information about the local culture and which places to avoid. Would recommend if you’re a foodie”

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4.Balinese cooking class/Go shopping at the market, cook, eat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $35Best value

Spend six hours learning Balinese home cooking with an instructor who speaks English, Indonesian, or Japanese. Morning classes include a local market visit; afternoon classes go straight to cooking. Choose a regular or vegetarian menu, eat what you make, and return to your hotel by included transfer. Karisma Bali Tour provides the experience.

“Excellent tour, prompt pick up, comfortable transport, interesting market visit and fabulous food at the cooking school. We enjoyed the lessons and can’t wait to try the recipes at home”

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5.Bali Full Day Trip Fishing, Snorkeling,Eat in Candidasa

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 6 reviews · 1 day · from $110

Join a local captain and fishing crew for a private day on Candidasa’s waters, with fishing for marlin, grouper and sailfish, plus two one-hour snorkeling stops. You’ll get hotel transport, basic fishing and snorkeling gear, a breakfast box and lunch time at a white-sand beach. Confirm the meal arrangements and pickup time before booking.

“Beginner-friendly but professional fishing and snorkeling experience! Considerate and patient guidance for us and left us so many unique memories. Captain and his son helped us a lot and got many fish for us to take to the restaurant. Also thanks the driver to pick up and send us back to our hotel which cost 2+hrs. Appreciate soooo much!”

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6.Bali Eat, Pray and Love Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 8 hours · from $61

This private, eight-hour Ubud-area outing pairs a traditional market visit with purification and meditation at Mengening Temple, a Balinese healer and palm reading, lunch at Kumulilir, and Tegalalang Rice Terrace. Guides Made and Madi have led the tour. Hotel transfers, entrance fees and lunch are included; optional rice-terrace rides are extra.

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