Celuk, Penglipuran, and Ubud
This tour does an interesting job of offering you opportunities to explore Bali culture in three villages. Beginning in Celuk, known for its jewelry craftsmanship in silver and gold, you'll visit a local smith and tour his workshop. You'll then see the Kehan Temple. On three terraces, this temple has beautiful carvings and a nice collection of antique porcelain. Next, you'll stop in Penglipuran village, where you'll visit a school, see the Bali architecture in the town, and see the Indonesian Heroes Cemetery. Most famous is your last stop, Ubud village. Renowned for jewelry, painting, batik, and wood carving, Ubud is a definite must see.
Price: Adults expect to pay around 100 AUD for an 8 hour tour through the cruise lines that includes lunch.
Booking Advice: This tour is rated as moderate in terms of physical difficulty due to the walking involved. Cruise line prices appear to be fairly competitive, but we do suggest cost and itinerary comparisons with online 3rd party vendors.
Batik Village and Balinese Pavillion
On this tour, you'll visit Tohpati, known for its weaving and batik. You'll visit a factory where you can try your hand at traditional Batik painting. Then, you'll visit Kertha Gosa, which is in the Semarapura Palace (early 18th century. You'll see this restored open air pavilion replete with Balinese (wayang style) ceiling paintings. Next, you'll stop in Penglipuran village, where you'll visit a school, see the Bali architecture in the town, and see the Indonesian Heroes Cemetery.
Price: Adults expect to pay around 100 AUD for an 7.5 hour tour through the cruise lines that includes lunch.
Booking Advice: This tour is rated as moderate in terms of physical difficulty due to the walking involved. Cruise line prices appear to be fairly competitive, but we do suggest cost and itinerary comparisons with online 3rd party vendors.
Ayung White Water Rafting
This adventure begins near Ubud, where you meet up with your guide by the Ayung River. On your rafting adventure, expect to see gorges, ravines, and waterfalls. At the end of your rafting, you'll hike up a hill and have opportunity for a shower. Then, you'll have a wonderful (well deserved) lunch at a resort and spa.
Price: Adults expect to pay around 130 AUD for this 6.5 hour adventure through the cruise lines that includes lunch.
Booking Advice: This tour is not a picnic in the park. It's rated as physically arduous, and you'll be dealing with Class II and III white water. Cruise line prices appear to be competitive, but there are many opportunities for watersports in Bali. Doing some price and variety comparisons with online 3rd party vendors is probably worth your while, especially if you are experienced with white water rafting!
Elephant Safari
First, you'll tour the Taro Elephant Safari, where you'll have opportunity to help feed the elephants and visit their museum. Then, along the way on your guided walk aboard your elephant, you'll see riverbeds, rice paddies, and rain forest!
Price: Adults expect to pay around 150 AUD for this 7.5 hour adventure through the cruise lines that includes lunch.
Booking Advice: This tour is rated as physically strenuous. Cruise line prices do appear competitive, but we suggest also checking tours offered by online 3rd party vendors.
Tanjuk Farmer Adventure
Talk about cultural immersion! On this adventure, after you check out the village school and visit Taman Ayun Temple in Tanjuk, you don the traditional farmer garb, and, with equipment in hand, you'll help your new family maintain te rice paddy. Following that, you'll learn how to climb a coconut tree and collect fruit!
Price: Adults expect to pay 100 AUD for this 6.5 hour experience.
Booking Advice: This tour is rated as physically strenuous. Cruise line prices do appear competitive, but we suggest also checking tours offered by online 3rd party vendors.