Bali Asli Restaurant and Cooking School

Bali Asli Street Food Tour of Amlapura Night Market
2025-11-29 16:00 - 19:00, 2025-11-20 16:00 - 19:00, 2025-11-16 16:00 - 19:00 UTC | Bali Asli Restaurant
Eat dinner with the locals when you sample the delicacies from the street stalls and night markets in Amlapura town. A food enthusiast’s dream!
Start your evening adventure at Bali Asli before heading out for dinner., with a home-made cider and local snacks as on our balcony as the sun sets behind Mount Agung. Then adventure down to visit the street vendors in the lively culinary scene of Amlapura, that is both diverse and confrontingly fascinating. Our adventure is carefully planned to give you an authentic taste of Eastern Balinese local fare, in a safe environment, but still eating and drinking directly from the street stalls.
START TIME 4.00pm FINISH TIME 7:00pm
PRICE; IDR 470,000
To make your reservation or for more information please send us a message on our Contact Form

Mantra, Dance and Balinese Stories
2025-11-29 14:30 - 16:30
Immerse your self in some cultural learning
Walk through the villages to the Dukuh Lontar and cultural learning centre, where you can learn how to etch into traditional palm leaves using the Balinese ancient Script, “Aksara” Make your own lontar to take home whilst listening to the “Geguritan” story songs from long ago.
Have some fun getting dressed up and learning some of the traditional dance moves at the village dance school.
We will serve you our home roasted Balinese coffee or Indonesian tea, and Karangasem style sweet treats during your cultural encounter, before walking back to Bali Asli.
Maybe continue your day of cultural immersion and join our staff to the night market for dinner with the locals!
For more information and to make a reservation please send us a message on our contact form
START TIME 2;30pm FINISH TIME; 4;30pm
PRICE; IDR 529,000

Kuningan Festivities
2025-11-29 13:30 - 18:00
Kuningan; The day the Balinese bid farewell to their ancestors
Kuningan is the last day of the Galungan festival. Today the village temples will be buzzing with activity.
The full village Gamalang orchestra will be playing, whilst Beautiful dancers perform. The breeze is full of aromas of incense blessings and spit-roast Pork, Its party time!
We will be running a very special adventure today, with limited places available to keep it nice and intimate.
But first lunch! Before we adventure out to the villages we will enjoy a Classic East Balinese meal called Megibung. True festival food, served on bambu platters for everyone to share. After lunch put on your sarong and jump in the car, we are off the Tauke Village temple to enjoy the festival and dancing.
Start time; 1.30pm Finish time 6.00pm
Price per person IDR 600,000
For more information and to make a reservation send us a message on our contact form

Biking from the Mountains to the White Sand Beach
2025-11-29 08:00 - 15:30, 2025-11-16 08:00 - 15:30, 2025-11-12 08:00 - 15:30
Our Biking guide, Pak Mudi will drive you up into the small villages in the foot hills of Mount Agung. Where you will mount your mountain bikes and glide (mostly down hill) over a combination of dirt tracks, bike trails and sealed roads. You will enjoy breath taking vistas, as you ride around rice fields, through snake fruit forests, small towns all the way to White sand beach, where you can cool off in the crystal clear ocean. Then enjoy a “Bungkus” Balinese picnic lunch on the beach prepared by the local beach warungs.
START TIME; 8;00am FINISH TIME; 3;30pm
PRICE; IDR 893,000
To make your reservation and for more information please send us a message from our; Contact Form

Cooking Class "A day in the life of a Balinese Lady"
2025-11-28 08:00 - 14:30, 2025-11-25 08:00 - 14:30, 2025-11-17 08:00 - 14:30
TO MARKET TO MARKET TO BUY A FAT PIG!
Our chefs visit Amlapura morning market every day to gather the produce for our menu. Help carry the shopping! Sample some produce and absorb some real Balinese action in the hustle and bustle of the market. Return to Bali Asli and learn how to prepare traditional flower offerings, “canang” whilst enjoying morning eat, all before cooking your lunch using traditional equipment and techniques.
Please contact us to make your reservation or for more information on our Contact Form
START TIME 08.00am FINISH TIME 2.30pm
PRICE; IDR 1,292,500

The Holy Hike of the East
2025-11-27 08:00 - 15:30, 2025-11-26 08:00 - 15:30, 2025-11-20 08:00 - 15:30, 2025-11-12 08:00 - 15:30
So much more than just a hike through the jungle
Lempuyang temple, meaning the highest lantern. is one of the highest and sacred temples in Bali. It sits atop Belibis mountain 1,058 meters above sea level. It is a 2.5 hour hike to the temple at the top. This spiritual journey will wind through misty ancient pandan forests, vanilla vines, native orchids, along a combination of grassy paths lined with lemon grass and steep rocky tracks. Once you reach the summit you are rewarded with breath taking views over looking the Karangasem valley to the ocean and across to mighty Mount Agung Bali’s famous volcano. After a morning coffee and some jajan cakes, you will accompany your guide into the temple where the priest will bless you with holy water collected from the insides of the bamboo growing near the temple. Your decent will be via the 1700 steps! passing many other sacred temples and places of spiritual importance, We will pick you up and the bottom and drive 15 minutes to Bali Asli for a well earned Balinese megibung lunch, served in the style of the Royal family of Karangasem.
START TIME; 8;00am. FINISH TIME; 3;30pm
PRICE; IDR 1,158,000
To make your reservation, send us a message on our Contact Form

Cooking Class "A day in the Village"
2025-11-26 08:00 - 14:30, 2025-11-23 08:00 - 14:30, 2025-11-14 08:00 - 15:30
STEP THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS
Our trekking guide will take you “through the looking glass” up into the village of Pangi, where you will have the opportunity to peek into the daily life of the local people. Enjoy stunning views over rice fields, ocean and volcanoes. Learn the ancient art of Balinese “Aksara” Before returning to Bali Asli to cook your Balinese lunch
START TIME 08.00am FINISH TIME 2.30pm
PRICE; IDR 1,292,500
To make a reservation, or for more information, please send us a message on our; Contact Form

Culinary Adventure "A Mountain Top Sunrise in a Topless Jeep"
2025-11-26 04:00 - 15:00, 2025-11-21 04:00 - 15:00, 2025-11-13 04:00 - 15:00
An early bird catches the sun!
Yes a super early start to the day at 4.00am, but so worth it. We will pick you up from your hotel in East Bali with our convertible four wheel drive. Hold onto your hats it climbs the steep road to the lookout on the East wing of Lempuyang mountain. Your guide will prepare your breakfast as you catch your breath watching the magnificent view, one side out to the sparkling sun-kissed sea, with Renjani Volcano on Lombok silhouetted by the rising sun, as well as Agung Volcano on the other side! It doesn’t get better than that!
After sun rise, jump back in the car and head to Amed for a dip under the crystal clear waters for some snorkelling. The day will finish at Bali Asli with a Traditional Balinese Megibung feast.
To make a reservation please email us directly on our Contact Form
START TIME 4;00am. FINISH TIME 3;00pm
PRICE; IDR 1,100,000

Bali Asli V.W. Convertible Tour of Karangasem
2025-11-24 08:00 - 15:30, 2025-11-15 08:00 - 15:30
Chauffeur driven vintage Volkswagen safari convertible with the top down !
We will start the tour at the King’s Palace of Amlapura with your exclusive tour behind the scenes. Then we will drive through the streets of Karangasem to visit Dukuh village Lontar museum and cultural centre, learn the ancient art of etching on dried Palm leaves “Lontar” when you make your own to take home. Sip on freshly brewed Balinese kopi and sample a Balinese morning tea.
Your next stop is just round the corner to an incense maker, where you will see how these beautiful aromatic sticks are made by hand using the natural aroma of Cinnamon, sandalwood, cloves and many more. Jump back in your your car and ride round to the other side of the valley to Tirtagangga, the Royal swimming gardens, wander around the pools of crystal clear water and lap up the culture.
After a leisurely cruise down to the coast, past villages and rice fields, is Taman Ujung water palace, where the Royal family housed their esteemed guests and family in times of war. After all this exploring you would have worked up an appetite! We will head back to Bali Asli for a Balinese lunch.
START TIME 8;30am. FINISH TIME 3;30pm
PRICE; IDR 1,500,000
To make a reservation, or for more information, please send us a message from our Contact Form

Jamu and other Magical Potions
2025-11-22 10:00 - 12:00
This Culinary encounter will ignite your passion for natural medicines.
We will introduce you to many of the plants and spices that the Balinese forage for to make their traditional potions. As you discover their medicinal as well as magical qualities of these ingredients, Together we will make a selection of “Jamu” or medicinal potions to sample. Then, enjoy the magnificent view with some home-fermented fruit ciders, juices and beers. And perhaps stay for lunch.
START TIME 10;00am. FINISH TIME 12;00pm
PRICE; IDR 353,000
To make your reservation or for more information, please message us on our; Contact Form

The Spirits of Bali
2025-11-21 10:00 - 12:00
Encounter the Balinese spirits up close and personal, In a surprisingly different way.
Learn how to make some of Bali Asli’s famous cocktails! Bali Asli only uses naturally fermented and locally distilled alcohol on our cocktail menu. Some we make at Bali Asli and some we source from our extended family in the villages near by.
We will make three of our most popular cocktails or non-alcoholic drinks if you prefer. Which you can then sip over looking the view.
Just let the team know if you would like to stay longer and have lunch before you go.
START TIME 10;00am FINISH TIME 12;00pm
PRICE; IDR 353,000
To make your reservation, please send us a message from our Contact Form

GALUNGAN SPECIAL Cooking Class "A day in the Village"
2025-11-20 08:00 - 15:30
STEP THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS
What better way to experience Galungan Festival than on foot. Our trekking guide will take you “through the looking glass” up into the village of Pangi, where you will have the opportunity to peek into the daily life of the local people as they prepare for this annual Festival. Wander by highly decorated temples, along Penjor-lined laneways, Enjoy stunning views over rice fields, ocean and volcanoes. Learn the ancient art of etching into dried palm leaves using the Balinese “Aksara” sanskrit, and have a go at making your own lontar. Before walking back to Bali Asli to cook your Galungan festival lunch
START TIME 08.00am FINISH TIME 3.30pm
PRICE; IDR 1,292,500
To make a reservation, or for more information, please send us a message on our; Contact Form

Galungan Festival by Mountain Bike
2025-11-20 08:00 - 15:30
Once a year Bali sparkles with beautiful Bamboo Penjor, Temples are wrapped in gold and Everyone is celebrating the festival of Galungan, the victory of Good over Bad.
Allow all your senses to enjoy the sites, aroma of incense as our Biking guide, Pak Mudi will drive you up into the small villages in the foot hills of Mount Agung, in His Vintage Landrover. Where you will mount your mountain bikes and glide (mostly down hill) over a combination of dirt tracks, bike trails and sealed lane ways. You will enjoy breath taking vistas, as you ride around rice fields, through snake fruit forests and small towns of East Bali, all the way to Bali Asli to enjoy a traditional Galungan MEGIBUNG lunch.
START TIME; 8;00am FINISH TIME; 3;30pm
PRICE; IDR 893,000
To make your reservation and for more information please send us a message from our; Contact Form

Galungan festivities
2025-11-19
Galungan is a wonderful festival, unique to Bali.
If you are in Bali between 16th and 29th November 2025 dont miss the opportunity to dip into some cultural wonder.
Whether its driving through the villages in a convertible vintage Volkswagon, hiking through the villages or joining us for a cooking class.
Check out our calendar for Galungan Adventures or send us a message via our contact page
We will be closed on the 19th November to Celebrate with our families. But open for you to celebrate with us every other day.

Galungan Festival V.W. Convertible Tour of Karangasem
2025-11-18 08:00 - 15:30
Chauffeur driven vintage Volkswagen safari convertible with the top down !
This is a special Adventure designed for this special day THE EVE OF GALUNGAN FESTIVAL. On this day the Streets are high decorated with Bambu Penjor and the Balinese people are busy preparing the the annual festival the celebrates the victory of Good over Evil.
We will start the tour at the King’s Palace of Amlapura with your exclusive tour behind the scenes. Then we will drive through the streets of Karangasem to visit Dukuh village Lontar museum and cultural centre, learn the ancient art of etching on dried Palm leaves “Lontar” when you make your own to take home. Sip on freshly brewed Balinese kopi and sample a Balinese morning tea.
Your next stop is just round the corner to an incense maker, where you will see how these beautiful aromatic sticks are made by hand using the natural aroma of Cinnamon, sandalwood, cloves and many more. Jump back in your your car and ride round to the other side of the valley to Tirtagangga, the Royal swimming gardens, wander around the pools of crystal clear water and lap up the culture.
After a leisurely cruise through the decorated village lane ways and rice fields, we will head back to Bali Asli for a Classic Balinese Galungan festive ‘MEGIBUNG” lunch.
START TIME 8;30am. FINISH TIME 3;30pm
PRICE; IDR 1,500,000
To make a reservation, or for more information, please send us a message from our Contact Form

Bali Asli V.W. Convertible Tour of Karangasem
2025-11-14 08:30 - 14:30
Chauffeur driven vintage Volkswagen safari convertible with the top down !
We will start the tour at the King’s Palace of Amlapura with your exclusive tour behind the scenes. Then we will drive through the streets of Karangasem to visit Dukuh village Lontar museum and cultural centre, learn the ancient art of etching on dried Palm leaves “Lontar” when you make your own to take home. Sip on freshly brewed Balinese kopi and sample a Balinese morning tea.
Your next stop is just round the corner to an incense maker, where you will see how these beautiful aromatic sticks are made by hand using the natural aroma of Cinnamon, sandalwood, cloves and many more. Jump back in your your car and ride round to the other side of the valley to Tirtagangga, the Royal swimming gardens, wander around the pools of crystal clear water and lap up the culture.
After a leisurely cruise down to the coast, past villages and rice fields, is Taman Ujung water palace, where the Royal family housed their esteemed guests and family in times of war. After all this exploring you would have worked up an appetite! We will head back to Bali Asli for a Balinese lunch.
START TIME 8;30am. FINISH TIME 2;30pm
PRICE; IDR 1,500,000
To make a reservation, or for more information, please send us a message from our Contact Form
