15 Sidemen Tours We Would Book Again

1.Sidemen Trekking: A Walk from a Different Perspective

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 324 reviews · 2 hours · from $13Our pick

Follow a local English-speaking guide from Sidemen’s traditional market through village lanes, rice paddies and the Subak Ogang irrigation area. You’ll cross the Yellow Bridge, see farmers at work and get views toward Mount Agung. The one-way walk takes about two hours, costs $13 per person and includes bottled water. Wear shoes with grip: paths can be narrow and slippery.

“The guide was very friendly explaining regarding the fields as we were walking through. Would recommend in participating in this hike.”

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2.Cooking Class with 5 Balinese Dishes

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 178 reviews · 4 hours

Spend a morning in Sidemen’s mountain woods learning traditional Balinese cooking with local chef Ketut. Prepare five dishes from scratch using old-style methods, then sit down to eat what you have made. The small-group class lasts about four hours, with vegan food available by request. Arrange your own transport to the bumpy, narrow road near Bird Hills Bali.

“Highly enjoyable class with a fun, positive, and engaging group of chefs! We not only cooked but also chatted and laughed a lot. The food turned out delicious, and we got to try some traditional recipes. The venue was amazing too. Definitely recommend!”

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3.Sidemen rice terraces trek and local village walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · 2 - 7 hours · from $17Top rated

Walk Sidemen’s rice and vegetable fields with local guides such as Kadek or Juni, hearing how farming, irrigation, and village life fit together. The route can take 2 to 7 hours, and wet paths or river crossings may make it a muddy outing. Meet at Ming Homestay in Tabola, or ask about starting at your hotel in central Sidemen.

“Juni gave us an incredible tour of Sedeman. She's charming and has a wealth of local knowledge. She was very attentive, and we felt very well cared for.”

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4.Traditional Villages, Salt Farm & Tirta Gangga Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 31 reviews · 7 hours · from $34

This seven-hour East Bali tour links Sidemen and Tenganan’s traditional village life with Tirta Gangga’s pools and gardens, a Candidasa stop and Kusamba’s working salt farms. An English-speaking guide and air-conditioned van are included. Lunch and palace entry depend on the option you book; guides on this route have included Putu Adi, Andre and John Karba.

“È stata una bellissima esperienza, la mia guida John Karba è stata gentilissima, molto cordiale e ha risposto a tutte le mie curiosità. Consigliato se si vuole fare esperienza di una zona di Bali che conserva ancora il sapore autentico dell’isola.”

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5.Hands-On Silver Jewelry Making Class in Ubud

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 21 reviews · 2 hours · from $44

In this private, two-hour Ubud workshop, a local silversmith guides you through designing and making one silver jewelry piece. Choose a ring, bracelet, or pendant, work with up to five grams of silver, and hear about the craft’s place in Balinese culture. The workshop is reached on foot or by scooter, not by car.

“Accoglienza perfetta, staff gentile e competente. Possibilità di scegliere cosa realizzare con l’argento che si ha a disposizione ed eventualmente di acquistarne di più. Bellissima esperienza.”

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6.Bali Silver Artistry Class: Create Unique Jewelry in Sidemen

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 17 reviews · 90 minutes - 2 hours · from $36

In Sidemen, a local silversmith guides you through shaping, soldering, and polishing silver into one personal jewelry piece. The private class lasts 90 minutes to two hours and includes up to five grams of silver, tools, materials, and a welcome drink. You’ll also hear about silver’s place in Balinese tradition, with the rice terraces and calm surroundings of Sidemen nearby.

“We had so much fun learning all the techniques to make silver rings. As a family of 4 (2 adults a 13 and an 11 year old) we choose a few different styles so got to try lots if techniques. The guides were so helpful and kind too. We even brought some of their amazing detailed work for a very reasonable price. Overall we loved everything.”

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8.Sidemen Silver Class: Craft Balinese Jewelry

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 10 reviews · 2 hours · from $44

At this private, two-hour workshop in Sidemen, an English-speaking Balinese silversmith guides you through designing and making one silver jewelry piece. You’ll get a welcome drink, tools, materials, and up to five grams of silver. The class suits beginners and families, but you’ll need to arrange your own transport.

“Ich fand es toll! Zuerst haben wir besprochen, welches Design der Ring haben soll. Ich hatte mich davor auf einen offenen Ring festgelegt. dadurch dass er so dünn sein sollte, durfte ich zwei davon machen. Jeder Schritt wurde genau erklärt und per Fotos und Video festgehalten wenn man wollte. Ich bin total verliebt in meinen Ring und kann den Kurs nur weiter empfehlen. Der Weg dorthin ist etwas abenteuerlich, ich bin mit dem Roller gefahren, und musste über eine hölzerne Brücke wo schon ein paar Streben gefehlt haben. Wenn man mit dem Auto kommt, muss es aber einen anderen Weg auch noch geben.”

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9.Forge Your Silver Story: Ubud Jewelry Making Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 90 minutes - 2 hours · from $36

Make one silver jewelry piece in a private Ubud workshop, with guidance from a Balinese silversmith. You’ll learn shaping, soldering, and polishing, then take home your finished design. The $36 price includes up to 5 grams of silver, tools, materials, and a welcome drink. Allow 90 minutes to 2 hours.

“Ha sido increíble y muy divertida, lo recomiendo 100%”

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10.Silver Jewelry Making Workshop in Sidemen Village

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 90 minutes - 2 hours · from $18

In Sidemen, a local Balinese silversmith guides you through shaping, soldering, and polishing a piece of silver jewelry. Choose a design, learn about silver’s place in Balinese tradition, and take home one finished piece made with up to 5 grams of silver. The private-group class lasts 90 minutes to two hours; transport is not included.

“Location and the teachers of the class are fantastic. An authentic experience in Bali. Loved every moment of it.”

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11.Sidemen Silver Artistry Class: Create Unique Jewelry in Bali

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $30

At Widana Sidemen Silver Class, local artisans guide you through designing and making a silver jewelry piece in a private, two-hour class. The $30 price includes materials and up to 7 grams of silver, though extra charges can apply. You can ask about personal touches such as initials or a name engraving.

“Its was perfect! The trainers were friendly, able to customise your designs and even have engravings of names and initials:) Its a perfect quiet spot to enjoy and relax!”

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12.Scenic Cycling Tours Through Bali’s Sidemen Countryside

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 3 - 4 hours · from $36

Ride through Sidemen’s rice fields and traditional villages with an English-speaking local guide, then visit a temple, Gembleng Waterfall, and an Arak-making workshop. The 3 to 4-hour tour includes a bike, helmet, water, and a coffee stop at a local warung. Guides include Kadek, Gede, Wayan, and Karik.

“Circuit très agréable dans la campagne balinaise, souvent à l'ombre et avec un guide, Kadek, à l'écoute ( arrêts, grosses montées à pied). N'hésitez pas. Kadek est un guide très sympathique et plein d'humour.”

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13.Sidemen activities (silverclass,tourwaterfall)

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 5 reviews · 4 - 8 hours · from $46

In Sidemen, you’ll shape up to 7 grams of silver into jewelry with local craftspeople, then visit Gembleng waterfall, about 20 minutes away. The class can include rings, necklaces, or bracelets, and the tour may also take you along rice terraces. Putu has guided some sessions, but confirm what your booking includes, especially transport, lunch, and waterfall entry.

“Vraiment sympa. Nous avons été bien accueilli et, Putu, nous a bien expliqué la façon de faire, il parlait même quelques mots de français. Il était très sympathique et faisait même quelques blagues. Expérience complète à faire au moins une fois, on passe de l'étape de la fonte jusqu'au façonnage, on pouvait même écrire quelque chose à l'intérieur de l'anneau. On créé réellement notre bijouterie A à Z.”

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14.Pedal Through Paradise: Bali Wanderlust Sidemen Cycling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 3 hours · from $36

Join Bali Wanderlust for a three-hour private cycling tour around Sidemen, with rice-field and village views, a local warung coffee stop, Balinese craft and arak-making visits, and a walk at Gembleng Waterfall. English-speaking guide August has shown visitors the local school and homes. Bikes, water, and a cold towel are included; transport is not.

“Amazing! August guided us through the tour and showed us the local school and houses. Het explained a lot about the balinees culture with every detail”

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15.Blue Lagoon Snorkeling Tour with Bali Quad Bike

★★★★★★★★★★3.4 · 3 reviews · 1 day · from $73

Spend a full day riding a guided quad route through Ubud’s rice fields, rocky terrain and Gorilla Cave, then head east for two hours of snorkeling at Blue Lagoon. Lunch, snorkeling gear and insurance are included. Choose a pickup transfer or make your own way; driver Aldii is one name associated with the tour.

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