Spice Garden, Jamu & Cooking Class in Bali Village
Overview
Available languages
4 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
This experience goes far beyond an ordinary cooking class—it’s a genuine encounter with Balinese culture and village life. You’ll learn time-honored traditions such as Jamu making and cooking over an open bamboo fire, surrounded by the calm rhythm of daily life near Mt. Batukaru.
Each moment invites you to connect—with nature, with local flavors, and with the people who keep these traditions alive. Our hosts are families from the surrounding village, who share their heritage with warmth and pride.
By visiting, you’ll learn from them and help keep their strong village community alive for generations to come.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
We can accommodate dietary needs such as vegetarian. If you have dietary requirements, please kindly indicate it to the special requirements at the time of booking.
Dresscode information: We're located in a traditional village in the authentic heart of Bali - topless / beachclothing are an offence | shirts, pants, slippers etc are ok
What To Expect
Immerse yourself in authentic Balinese village life during this hands-on cooking experience in a village, nestled near Mt. Batukaru. From the moment you arrive in the small mountain village, you become part of Balinese life. You’ll stroll through the rice terraces, meet the farmers, and pick fresh herbs straight from the garden. Learn to play the Rindik, the bamboo instrument of the farmer, before starting your culinary journey. You prepare two kinds of Jamu, Indonesia’s ancient and very healthy herbal drink, before creating a full Balinese meal in Paon Bali, our open-air kitchen. There’s so much fun while cooking a huge culinary variety. It also includes Sate Lilit, grilled at Gerobak, our live bamboo grill, and Lak Lak, a traditional Balinese dessert cooked in a clay pot. The sounds of nature surround you while cooking, laughing, and sharing stories with the family. After enjoying your homemade lunch, you can even try planting rice, feed our cow “Manis,” or discover the stingless bees and their rare, healthy honey. Every moment feels real and personal—a genuine connection to Bali’s culture, traditions, and the warmth of its people.
Sample Menu
starter
Beras Kencur
Indonesian rice & Kencur herbal drink
starter
Jamu Kunyit Jahe Asam
Turmeric Ginger Tamarind Juice
starter
Base Genap
Balinese Herb- & Spice Paste
starter
Sambal Mbe
Spicy Chili Paste as a base or side dish
starter
Sambal Matah
Balinese Sambal as a side dish
main
Tum Ayam
chicken meat with spices in Banana leave, steamed
main
Sate Lilit Chicken
minced chicken satay with Balinese spices, grilled at Gerobak
main
Tempeh Kecang
Crispy tempeh in sweet soy sauce
main
Sayur Urap & Sayur Paku (Pakis)
vegetables with coconut and herb paste & Balinese fern dish
dessert
Lak Lak
Traditional Balinese desserts prepared in a clay pot
Options
French-speaking tour program
with personal guide: Additionally, to the standard program you´ll be accompanied by a French-speaking private guide.
German-speaking tour program
with personal guide: Additionally, to the standard program you´ll be accompanied by a German-speaking private guide.
Italian-speaking tour program
with personal guide: Additionally, to the standard program you´ll be accompanied by a Italian-speaking private guide.
English-speaking tour program
English-speaking guide: The English-speaking guide will accompany the entire group.
Russian-speaking tour program
with personal guide: Additionally, to the standard program, you'll be accompanied by a Russian-speaking private guide.
What‘s Included
visit Balikaru farm incl. animals and Trigona beehives
soft trekking approx. 30 minutes downhill with mountain view
Welcomedrink & guides herb & spice garden tour
visit authentic Balinese compound in mountain village
Cooking class in Paon Bali guides by our chef
farewell gift, personal cooking class certificate & recipe book by email after tour
visit Belulang Hot Spring (optional bath)
Nasi Campur Tumping & dessert, cooked by yourself at Cooking Class
Give the farmer a helping hand for rice planting
Learn to play Rindik, traditional instrument
Jamu production including Jamu and fruit tasting
English speaking guide (other languages against surcharge)
tip, drinks and personal expenses
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
6 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Highly recommended!!
420ulfb,Oct 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A great experience what nature offers you!! All in a great environment with a super motivated team!!!
Delicious and educational
I4264SNralfb,Oct 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very interesting cuisine. We have a lot about the spices and dishes of the country and how to use them outside the kitchen. Especially the taste was great!
Funny, informative, tasty
OnAir08053823224,Sep 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The team was great🫶, it was very fun and informative 🤣, we could learn a lot about the Balinese preparation of food and spices 👍 the dishes we prepared were simply delicious thanks to the loving support of the team🫶👍! In Austrian “ afoch guat ” we would book the course again and again 🤗🫶👍
Destination with lots of charm
danasZ9214XM,Jun 20, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did a cooking class and were lucky that we were alone. In the open kitchen we had the opportunity to cook some Balinese recipes ourselves and then eat them. Be careful! Make sure you're hungry! We were then able to eat our meals in peace in the idyllic atmosphere. I'd love to come back!
A lovely day trip 😊
rep160,Apr 9, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great morning learning how to cook Balinese food. The staff were very friendly and keen to help you. When we arrived, we were able to try some Balinese fruit (mangosteen and one other) which was great as we wouldn’t have had the opportunity to try it on our trip. The setting was stunning and picturesque and a lovely walk down to the village through the forest and rice fields. The food we made with them was also delightful and we were able to take the recipes home with us that we had made.
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