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Our exclusive Bali Village Stays are the ultimate in "meet-the-people " experiences. Choose from our one-night "Village Life" package, or our three-night "Village & Beach Life" combination package. Or, experience our new village day-trip. During the Bali Village Stay, you'll share meals with the local villagers, visit a village elementary school and participate in farming activities. On our overnight packages, you'll have the option of spending the night in the village compound, or of staying at a small hotel near the village. Whichever package you choose, we promise you a memorable time - one which very few tourists will ever experience. Village Life Day 1 - Transfer from most areas of Bali, to the mountain village of Pacut. Along the way you'll see the spectacular rice fields of Jatiluwih. You'll also visit Batukaru mountain temple. This evening you'll join the villagers for dinner. You'll also enjoy entertainment by the village gamelan orchestra, as well as a performance of the Mask Dance. Feel free to join the dance, or to participate in playing the gamelan instruments. Overnight stay in the village compound. Day 2 - After breakfast at the village compound, you'll have a lesson in how to make a temple offering and a woven bamboo hat. Then visit a local elementary school (subject to the school schedule). After the school visit, return to your home base to assist in preparing traditional tools for use by the farmers. You'll then be invited to participate in planting or cultivating rice - or simply observe the farmers at work. Then take a short trek back to the village for a traditional lunch. During the trek you'll learn about local crops. In the late afternoon, transfer to the airport, or to your hotel in most areas of Bali. Prices: Village & Beach Life Day 1 - Transfer from most areas of Bali, to the mountain village of Pacut. Along the way you'll see the spectacular rice fields of Jatiluwih. You'll also visit Batukaru mountain temple. This evening you'll join the villagers for dinner. You'll also enjoy entertainment by the village gamelan orchestra, as well as a performance of the Mask Dance. Feel free to join the dance, or to participate in playing the gamelan instruments. Overnight stay in the village compound. Day 2 -After breakfast at the village compound, you'll have a lesson in how to make a temple offering and a woven bamboo hat. Then visit a local elementary school (subject to the school schedule). After the school visit, return to your home base to assist in preparing traditional tools for use by the farmers. You'll then be invited to participate in planting or cultivating rice - or simply observe the farmers at work. Then take a short trek back to the village for a traditional lunch. During the trek you'll learn about local crops. In the late morning depart the compound and travel to the north coast of Bali. Along the way you'll visit Pulaki monkey temple. Arrive in the late afternoon at your hotel in Pemuteran. Two nights hotel accommodations. Day 3 - Today's program features a snorkel excursion to Menjangan Island. Day 4 - After breakfast you'll transfer to your choice of Sanur, Nusa Dua, Kuta or Ubud, following visits to Munduk Waterfall, Ulun Danu Temple at Lake Beratan and the spice and fruit market at Candikuning. Price: In 2006 this exclusive cultural experience was listed as one of Condé Nast Traveler magazine's Fabulous Fifties - their list of not-to-be-missed travel experiences throughout the world. Day 1 - This tour is designed to give you an overview of rural life in Bali. Begin by visiting a village elementary school. You'll then participate in farming activities, including rice-cultivating by traditional methods. Then join the village gamelan orchestra in playing their exotic musical instruments. You'll have lunch in the village compound and will have a lesson in how to make a temple offering and a woven bamboo hat. You'll also take a soft rice field trek, before transferring back to your hotel. Roundtrip transfers from hotels in most areas of Bali are included. Accommodations are not included. Price: guests are asked to dress modestly. Prices are per person, based on double occupancy. Reduced rates are available for groups of five or more people. Prices are valid when purchased in connection with other Bali arrangements. A surcharge will apply if Bali Village Stays are purchased exclusive of other arrangements. Prices are based upon a cash discount. Prices are subject to change until arrangements have been confirmed. Prices are quoted and payable in U.S. dollars. Village accommodations are in local villagers' houses which are fan-cooled. Bathrooms are shared with villagers and/or other guests. There is no hot water in the village. Hotel accommodations have private facilities. Seasonal surcharges apply for hotel accommodations. Other Sample Itineraries: Bali in Depth with Lombok & Yogyakarta »
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