4 hour(s) 30 minute(s)
English
Included
Jamu production - a more than 1000-year-old tradition
Herb & Spice Garden with more than 30 different plants
Spice Academy educational tour at Balikaru garden
€ 45.76
€ 42.10
Free cancellation and unlimited rescheduling leads to total flexibility while you plan your travels
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Travel independently to the charming mountain village of Belulang, where you’ll be warmly greeted by the Balikaru team with a refreshing welcome drink. Your cultural immersion begins with an introduction to traditional Balinese music, specifically the Rindik—a bamboo instrument that produces a uniquely soothing sound. You’ll have the chance to try playing it yourself, guided by locals who share its cultural significance. From there, explore the lush Balikaru organic herb and spice garden, home to over 40 plant varieties. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, you'll learn about the uses and health benefits of these natural ingredients in Balinese daily life.
Your hands-on experience continues at the Jamu Pavilion, where you’ll craft two traditional Jamu health drinks using natural ingredients harvested from the garden. These powerful herbal tonics follow a 1000-year-old Javanese tradition and are made following the family’s trusted recipe. After sampling your creations, head over to Paon Bali—the village’s open-air kitchen—where you’ll learn to prepare an authentic Balinese meal. Surrounded by nature and local hospitality, this culinary adventure offers an unforgettable taste of Balinese tradition and daily life.
Professional guide (English)
Cooking Class at traditional Paon
Nasi Campur Tumping, cooked by yourself at Cooking Class
Jamu making: guided health drink production at Jamu Pavillon incl. Tasting
Gratuities for Guide
Not wheelchair accessible
No public transportation nearby
Vegetarian and other diets available—please note when booking
Appropriate attire is recommended for all visitors
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I really enjoyed this experience. It was held in a beautiful Balinese home with very warm and kind people. The owner explained everything to us in a clear and friendly way, and the whole session felt very genuine and well-prepared. Everything was great. The only reason I didn’t give five stars is because I still want to try a few other cooking classes in Bali, so I cannot compare yet or say for sure if this one is the absolute best. But overall, it was a lovely and memorable experience.
My wife and I had the best experience during our private cooking class. Everyone was so friendly and helpful, and the food was delicious! We highly recommend adding this experience to your Bali itinerary!
Such a wonderful experience at Paon Bali Cooking Class! The staff were so friendly and welcoming. We went with five small kids, and everyone was able to join in the preparation and cooking. The food we made was absolutely delicious ! so fresh and full of flavor. Thank you for an amazing experience! 🌿🍲
Worth the price A little out of the way- but in her home which is lovely. Puspa runs the class, however she only does about 20-30 minutes of explaining and then leaves for her 2nd to teach you. This is fine but not what I paid for. I also opted for a morning class as I wanted to do the market but they moved me to the afternoon - a long with a few others. This seemed like they had 2 little groups am/pm so decided to combine us to make a group of 10 in the afternoon. Not the experience I wanted. In terms of the cooking, you do a little bit and combine with the other guests. Not what I was expecting. At the end it's a buffet, so don't expect loads of food. I imagine it used to be Puspa all the time and it was more individual but it seems like they're running a cost effective model rather than for the customer experience
Really great experience and a nice hostess. We got to make several dishes and do most of the cooking ourselves. They had everything prepared and ready so you did not have to wash vegetables or other activity not relevant to learning to make the dish. Also came with free water and a small cookbook to make the dishes at home. Small note i would have loved to buy a full hardcover cookbook if it were available but unfortunately it is not. The kitchen was really clean and they were really attentive to alergies. Even though this would normally not be something I would enjoy doing the timing was great and we got plenty of time to enjoy our food after. Would 100% recommend going here. Especially since the price is really good considering it combines an activity with dinner.
