Balinese Cooking Class & Village Tour in Pejeng Kelod
Rice fields, a sacred temple, waterfall mist, and a kitchen where you make your own meal
A morning cooking class in Pejeng Kelod, Bali, led by a local chef, where you learn traditional Balinese techniques and prepare lunch from scratch. Before the kitchen, you walk through the village, visit Pura Pengukur-ukuran temple, and see Tegalsepih Waterfall. The day runs five hours with pickup, water, snacks and all fees included.
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Balinese culture and cooking class
- Explore Pejeng Kelod village
- Visit Pura Pengukur-ukuran temple
- See Tegalsepih Waterfall
- Join Balinese cooking class
What’s included
- Bottled water.
- coffee and tea.
- snacks.
- cooking equipment.
- lunch (the meal you prepare).
- all fees and taxes.
- air-conditioned vehicle pickup and return.
Times
- Every day No fixed time
Before you book
Operated by Bali Authentic Experience
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The experience
The morning starts in the village itself. You walk through Pejeng Kelod to see how daily life moves there, then visit Pura Pengukur-ukuran, a Hindu temple tied to Bali's oldest stories. It's where ancient heroes are said to have tested their strength. From there, a short hike brings you to Tegalsepih Waterfall, tucked into the green hills of Gianyar. The waterfall sits in its own quiet space, surrounded by forest. You're there to stand in front of it, not to rush through.
Then you move into the cooking class. A local chef walks you through the techniques that shape Balinese food: how to build the spice pastes, how to layer flavors, how the ingredients connect to the island's way of living. You're not watching a demonstration. You're in the kitchen making the dishes yourself. The meal you cook becomes your lunch, eaten together. The class runs on local ingredients and the knowledge the chef carries, not on a script.
An air-conditioned vehicle picks you up and brings you back. The day includes bottled water, coffee or tea, snacks, cooking equipment, and all fees. Children from age three are welcome. Five hours total, morning to early afternoon.
Is this one for you?The morning structure (village walk, temple, waterfall, then cooking) builds a day around Balinese life rather than rushing between photo stops. If you want to learn cooking technique and see where the ingredients come from on the same morning, this arrangement does both.
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Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 13 years). Children under 3 can't be included in the booking.
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
What is Pura Pengukur-ukuran temple known for?
Pura Pengukur-ukuran is a sacred Hindu temple in Bali believed to be a place where ancient heroes, including Kebo Iwa, tested their strength. It offers a glimpse into Bali's rich cultural heritage and is one of the stops on the morning walk through Pejeng Kelod.
Do I cook the food myself or watch a chef prepare it?
You cook the dishes yourself in the class. A local chef guides you through traditional Balinese cooking techniques, and the meal you prepare becomes your lunch.
What happens at Tegalsepih Waterfall?
Tegalsepih Waterfall is a natural site in the Gianyar hills where you stop to see the water and the forest around it. It's a quiet spot, not a swimming or activity stop: a place to stand in the landscape and feel the mist.
Is lunch included in the price?
Yes. The meal you cook during the class is your lunch, included in the booking along with bottled water, coffee or tea, and snacks.
Balinese Cooking Class & Village Tour in Pejeng Kelod
5h · EN
from US$ 109 per person
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