We can arrange any of the following, and more...

 Full Moon Village Celebration
Celebrate the full moon with local villagers in their compound. This is exclusive to Bali Barong Tours and is not offered to the general public. Only certain full moons warrant a special ceremony, so the extent of the celebration is determined by the particular month in which the full moon occurs.

 Balinese Dance Lessons
During your private lesson you will explore the movements and meanings of traditional Balinese dance. You'll have the option of wearing Balinese make-up. Dance lessons are available for adults or children.

Temple & Ritual Program
Learn how to make your own temple offering, which you will take to a mountain temple. There, wearing traditional Balinese clothes, you will present your offering and then discuss traditions and culture with the temple priest.

 Traditional Healing
During your private visit with a dukun (Balinese healer or medicine man) you will discuss the healing process using traditional medicines and acupressure - and in some cases, magical drawings.

Mejaya-jaya Wedding or Renewal Ceremony
Held at a temple in Tabanan this ritual is part of the chain of a Balinese wedding ceremony. The purpose of the Mejaya-jaya ritual is to release bad energy (biakala/biakawon) and bring new energy (jaya) into the couple's new life together. The couple and their rings are blessed by a Hindu priest and offerings are made. The ceremony lasts about one hour. Mejaya-jaya translates as "succeed." Though many hotels offer Balinese "weddings," this ceremony takes place at a local temple and is a true Balinese ritual, rather than a ceremony designed for tourists. This is exclusive through Bali Barong Tours. Please note that this ceremony does not legalize a marriage.

 Purification
Wearing traditional Balinese clothing you will visit the holy spring temple Tirta Empul, where you will undergo the ritual of personal purification with the assistance of a Hindu priest. In 2005 this exclusive cultural experience was listed as one Condé Nast Traveler magazine's Fabulous Fifties - their list of not-to-be-missed travel experiences throughout the world.

 Power of Art & Image
After visiting the art museum, to gain a perspective on Balinese Art, you will attend a mask making workshop. Here you will learn about the character, spirit and function of the mask. You'll also have an opportunity to create your own mask. For groups, the maskmaker will perform his mask dance.

Village Gamelan Orchestra
Visit a small mountain village where you'll see a demonstration, have a short lesson, and participate in playing the instruments of the village gamelan orchestra. In 2005 this exclusive cultural experience was listed as one Condé Nast Traveler magazine's Fabulous Fifties - their list of
not-to-be-missed travel experiences throughout the world.

Balinese Television
With enough advance notice we'll arrange for you to appear on a Balinese television show that encourages the local people to retain their musical traditions. You'll perform a kidung (a traditional song/poem), with the help of Balinese performers.

Hindu Ceremonies
We maintain a calendar of all special ceremonies in Bali. If any special ceremonies are taking place during your visit, we can arrange for your participation.

Guided trekking
We offer a variety of guided treks from easy to moderate to challenging. Some of the challenging treks require an overnight stay in a mountain hotel. Most treks can be done as day trips from Ubud or major beach areas. We offer waterfall treks, lake and jungle treks, inter-village treks, ricefield and subak treks, historical treks, pilgrims' treks and a trek to a settlement where water comes out of stone.

Special Performances
A large variety of dance and other performances are available. For groups, we can commission private performances of Trance Dances, Gamelan, Shadow Puppets and a number of other special dance and musical events.

Other Options Include
Balinese cooking lessons (vegetarian available), elephant ride in the jungle, day cruises, river rafting, dive and snorkel excursions and much more...

All exclusive experiences, and other cultural experiences, are subject to availability.