Indonesia · WORKSHOPS
The good workshops & classes fill up in the dry season and the great ones fill first. Below: 15 to book early, what each includes, and where they differ.
Learn to cook seven Balinese dishes in Ubud with a local chef, market visit, hotel pickup, and a shared meal for about $36.
“Una experiencia recomendable a cualquiera,si te gusta la cocina o conocer la cocina regional es la mejor opción.”
Make your own Balinese silver jewelry near Ubud with expert guidance, 7 grams of silver, village charm, hotel pickup options, and useful upgrades.
“We had a great afternoon in this silver making class! The drive from Ubud is around 40mins but quite scenic and the area didn't feel touristy. We got to choose the design of our jewelry in the beginning and then had one staff per person Read more”
Cook five Balinese dishes in Putu’s family home near Ubud, tour the garden, learn local traditions, and enjoy private pickup and a feast.
“We have done a few cooking classes all over the world and this was by far the best. Putu was so friendly and welcomed us into her home, giving us a tour where she pointed out all the different produce her family was growing on their farm. ARead more”
Review of Pemulan Bali’s Ubud farm cooking class, with market visit, six dishes, practical timing, price value, and booking advice.
“Amazing authentic experience, we made 5 dishes and enjoyed them in a beautiful farm. Our cook was amazing with great sense of humor :)”
Learn Indonesian cooking on Gili Trawangan with small-group guidance, local recipes, a full meal, and vegan-friendly options for $33.
“Io ed i miei amici abbiamo partecipato alla lezione di cucina di 2 ore e mezza. Sono volate e ci siamo divertiti tantissimo. Consiglio a tutti di vivere questa esperienza. Molto importante luogo pulitissimo”
Learn Balinese cooking in Seminyak with a local chef, market visit, three-course meal, hotel transfers, recipes, apron, and certificate.
“The chef was awesome. Good knowledge and explanation of how to cook Balinese food. The food at the end of the trip was delicious!!”
Make one-of-a-kind silver jewelry near Ubud’s Monkey Forest with a local silversmith. Learn every step, from melting silver to polishing.
“A friend recommended this workshop and I had the best time! My teacher Ino is so nice and gifted! I highly recommend it.”
Review of Anggrek Putih Lombok Cooking Class, with garden tour, Indonesian dishes, hotel pickup, vegetarian options, and practical booking tips.
“Fun class. Enjoyed the beautiful organic garden tour. Their was a feast for eating at the end. They accommodated for vegetarians and allergies.”
Cook six Balinese dishes, visit a local market and family compound, and explore a farm on this hands-on Ubud cooking class.
“I had a wonderful time! The instructor was patient and helpful. The recipes were delicious, and I loved getting to make and taste six different types of food, including dessert. There was a ton of food at the end, so make sure you come hungry!!”
Review of Dewa’s private Balinese cooking class near Ubud, with village walks, garden ingredients, family recipes, transfers, and lunch.
“Our morning spent with Dewa at his home was by far the highlight of our trip. We had a wonderful time learning to make a whole bunch of delicious traditional Balinese dishes, Dewa was an excellent teacher! He provided us with a notebook so that I could write down the recipes and repeat them at home. We also learnt so much about Balinese culture and Dewa and his family's way of living, with a tour of the local area and gardens where they grow so many of their ingredients. Even my husband, who generally doesn't enjoy cooking agreed it was the best thing we did!”
Nia Balinese Cooking Class in Seminyak visits a local market, prepares nine Balinese dishes, and serves a generous lunch for $45.
“So much fun learnt so much Enjoy my cooking class with my friends and meet some amazing people 💕 loved it”
Build scooter confidence in Canggu with private, patient instruction, quiet-road practice, and practical tips before tackling Bali traffic.
“My instructor Agus is nice and patient. As it was my first time, he guided me and explained everything in detail. All is good.”
Affordable two-hour beginner surf lesson at Kuta Beach with gear, coaching, showers, lockers, and free surf photos.
“Best beginner surfing lesson ever! The price is super low compared to other surfing courses in Viator, yet it didn’t show in any way. Granted, I was lucky to have a 2h lesson with only 1 person besides me. This meant that I practically had a priRead more”
Learn to surf at Kuta Beach with a private instructor, beginner gear, safety support, showers, and practical tips for choosing the right lesson time.
“Everything was as described, everything very well prepared and the staff was really kind and patient”
Create your own batik artwork at a family-run studio near Ubud, with patient guidance, refreshments, and a handmade souvenir for $29.
“Beautiful authentic class. Teacher spoke very good English and was very helpful and friendly. I had a lovely time and got to take home my creation.”
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