Escape the crowds and uncover Bali’s best-kept secrets—find hidden routes, meet local heroes, and see Bali's soul. 

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Bali's Best Kept Secrets

A Fabulous Morning Experience!

We were a group of four this morning and had such a wonderful time. The activity was incredibly relaxing, deeply interesting, and truly enriching. Everything was very well explained, and we learned a lot while enjoying every moment. It was peaceful, meaningful, and beautifully organized. Simply put — a fabulous experience that we’ll all remember fondly. Highly recommended!

Make Canang Sari with a Balinese Family in Ubud

A Fabulous Morning Experience!

We were a group of four this morning and had such a wonderful time. The activity was incredibly relaxing, deeply interesting, and truly enriching. Everything was very well explained, and we learned a lot while enjoying every moment. It was peaceful, meaningful, and beautifully organized. Simply put — a fabulous experience that we’ll all remember fondly. Highly recommended!

I can wholeheartedly recommend this adventure if you'd like an individualised, authentic, sincere glimpse into the culture of people living in the area while enjoying the stunning and well taken-care of nature. You feel welcomed to the family and community for a day.

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Munduk: Ancient Jungle Trekking and Remote Waterfalls Adventure 

I can wholeheartedly recommend this adventure if you'd like an individualised, authentic, sincere glimpse into the culture of people living in the area while enjoying the stunning and well taken-care of nature. You feel welcomed to the family and community for a day.

Justin and his team have created a truly memorable and authentic experience. Both himsef and his colleagues are experienced and caring guides. We felt priviledged to be able to spend time with them getting to know them personally and their culture through them.

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Bali's Best Kept Secret: Unique Mt Batur Trek and Lake Batur Boat Ride

Justin and his team have created a truly memorable and authentic experience. Both himsef and his colleagues are experienced and caring guides. We felt priviledged to be able to spend time with them getting to know them personally and their culture through them.

Great tour! One of our best days in Ubud! The guides take you to hidden gems and learn you about Bali culture and way of living.

Sustainable Bali Bike Tour: Local Life and Scenic Views in Ubud

Great tour! One of our best days in Ubud! The guides take you to hidden gems and learn you about Bali culture and way of living.

We had the most wonderful and informative evening. Wonderful food and company. Seeing the fire flies together as a family is a memory which will stay with us forever. Thank you.

Fireflies Safari with Conservationist

We had the most wonderful and informative evening. Wonderful food and company. Seeing the fire flies together as a family is a memory which will stay with us forever. Thank you.

It was perfect! 100% would do it again

It was an amazing ride. I learnt so much about the culture and family life in Bali. The bike ride was fun, albeit some of the roads are a bit tricky and run down. Would definitely book it again.

It was an amazing ride. I learnt so much about the culture and family life in Bali. The bike ride was fun, albeit some of the roads are a bit tricky and run down. Would definitely book it again. 

Excellent logistic arrangement.

One of the kind experience, and so private. Without the crowds.

Only us at the location, wonderful views
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Excellent logistic arrangement.

One of the kind experience, and so private. Without the crowds.

Only us at the location, wonderful views
of coursez

Nyoman hires locals and uses tourism to benefit Balinese communities, offering English practice and supporting community-driven experiences.

Nyoman offers cycling tours that let travellers explore Bali in a low-carbon, eco-friendly way without harming the environment.

Nyoman started with a simple idea: create something that helps his local community while giving visitors a real taste of Bali. A keen cyclist himself, he saw bike tours as a way to show people the quieter, lesser-known side of the island. What makes him stand out is how much he cares—he built the business to offer locals job opportunities and a space to practise their English. Over the years, he’s grown the company thoughtfully, teaming up with other like-minded locals who want to keep Bali beautiful for everyone.

Greenbike Adventure

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Nyoman started with a simple idea: create something that helps his local community while giving visitors a real taste of Bali. A keen cyclist himself, he saw bike tours as a way to show people the quieter, lesser-known side of the island. What makes him stand out is how much he cares—he built the business to offer locals job opportunities and a space to practise their English. Over the years, he’s grown the company thoughtfully, teaming up with other like-minded locals who want to keep Bali beautiful for everyone. 

Putu supports BAWA, helping care for and protect Bali’s stray animals, ensuring ethical treatment and welfare for local wildlife.

Putu, a Balinese woman from a priestess family, leads her own business, sharing healing traditions and creating opportunities for other women.

Putu Suciyati was born and raised in Bali, deeply connected to the island’s culture and traditions. Coming from a priestess family, she naturally understands Balinese healing practices and enjoys sharing this wisdom with her guests. Since 2016, she has created a welcoming space where visitors can experience Bali not just as travellers, but as part of a shared journey of healing and self-discovery. For Putu and her family, this isn’t just hospitality—it’s a way to honour their heritage. Beyond her work with guests, she also supports the Bali Animal Welfare Association (BAWA), helping to care for and protect stray animals, especially dogs. Her warmth, knowledge, and generosity make every stay feel like coming home.

Putu Suciyati

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Putu Suciyati was born and raised in Bali, deeply connected to the island’s culture and traditions. Coming from a priestess family, she naturally understands Balinese healing practices and enjoys sharing this wisdom with her guests. Since 2016, she has created a welcoming space where visitors can experience Bali not just as travellers, but as part of a shared journey of healing and self-discovery. For Putu and her family, this isn’t just hospitality—it’s a way to honour their heritage. Beyond her work with guests, she also supports the Bali Animal Welfare Association (BAWA), helping to care for and protect stray animals, especially dogs. Her warmth, knowledge, and generosity make every stay feel like coming home.

Wayan partners with local farmers to train them in pesticide-free farming, empowering communities to adopt sustainable practices, improve livelihoods, and protect Bali’s ecosystems.

Wayan is committed to protecting fireflies by conserving their habitats and working with local farmers to eliminate pesticides, ensuring a safe, healthy environment for fireflies to thrive. 

The experience involves walking, supports farm-to-table meals with locally sourced ingredients, and promotes pesticide-free farming, reducing environmental impact.

The team at the Firefly Conservation House are a fascinating mix of firefly-obsessed scientists and passionate conservationists deeply connected to the local community. They're working tirelessly to protect firefly habitat, partnering with farmers to adopt non-chemical farming processes, and conducting research in their lab – all while respecting the traditional knowledge that values these enchanting creatures. This isn't some sterile lab – get ready to learn, get your hands dirty, and feel like you're making a real difference.

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The team at the Firefly Conservation House are a fascinating mix of firefly-obsessed scientists and passionate conservationists deeply connected to the local community. They're working tirelessly to protect firefly habitat, partnering with farmers to adopt non-chemical farming processes, and conducting research in their lab – all while respecting the traditional knowledge that values these enchanting creatures.  This isn't some sterile lab – get ready to learn, get your hands dirty, and feel like you're making a real difference.

This host supports the local economy by using 100% locally sourced produce and preserving traditional organic farming methods.

By growing their own organic ingredients, this host reduces food miles and promotes sustainable, low-carbon farming practices.

Wayan Jhon Mudika is a farmer with a deep connection to Balinese traditions and hospitality. In 2013, he started his cooking school to share authentic Balinese cuisine while also solving a practical challenge—finding a place to sell his organic produce. His school stands out as the only one in Bali with its own organic farm, ensuring every ingredient is fresh and locally grown. Wayan is committed to natural farming methods passed down for generations, supporting his community and preserving Bali’s rich agricultural heritage. He enjoys welcoming travellers, giving them a true taste of Balinese culture through food. His approach is simple: real ingredients, traditional techniques, and a warm, genuine experience.

Taman Dukuh Bali Farm Cooking School

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Wayan Jhon Mudika is a farmer with a deep connection to Balinese traditions and hospitality. In 2013, he started his cooking school to share authentic Balinese cuisine while also solving a practical challenge—finding a place to sell his organic produce. His school stands out as the only one in Bali with its own organic farm, ensuring every ingredient is fresh and locally grown. Wayan is committed to natural farming methods passed down for generations, supporting his community and preserving Bali’s rich agricultural heritage. He enjoys welcoming travellers, giving them a true taste of Balinese culture through food. His approach is simple: real ingredients, traditional techniques, and a warm, genuine experience.

Hello! I'm Wayan Suardana, a Balinese artist running an artisan studio in Keliki, near Ubud. We offer batik, wood carving, painting, and more in a traditional Balinese setting. Come experience authentic Balinese art, culture, and family life, and help us support our community through art and English classes for local kids!

Just a 15-minute drive from the heart of Ubud lies Desa Keliki, a hidden gem pulsating with the artistic spirit passed down through generations. This small village is not only known for its natural beauty but also as a guardian of Bali's unique and invaluable artistic essence. Established in 2008, our studio stands proudly in the midst of this village, carrying the mission to preserve and introduce traditional Balinese art to the world. 

Our studio is more than just a place to learn; it's a deep journey into the core of Balinese art, where every brushstroke and wood carving tells the stories of the ancestors. What makes our studio even more unique is its location within a traditional Balinese architectural compound. When you visit, you’ll not only connect with Balinese art and craftsmanship but also experience the beauty of authentic Balinese architecture. Every element of the building, from the entrance gate to the interior layout, reflects the deep philosophy and tradition of Bali. 

At our studio, visitors have the unique opportunity to see and interact directly with local residents, gaining insight into Balinese culture and the authentic traditions of family life. This immersive experience allows you to understand the true essence of Bali, not just through its art, but through the daily lives and customs of its people.

Five Arts Studio

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Hello! I'm Wayan Suardana, a Balinese artist running an artisan studio in Keliki, near Ubud.  We offer batik, wood carving, painting, and more in a traditional Balinese setting.  Come experience authentic Balinese art, culture, and family life, and help us support our community through art and English classes for local kids!

Just a 15-minute drive from the heart of Ubud lies Desa Keliki, a hidden gem pulsating with the artistic spirit passed down through generations. This small village is not only known for its natural beauty but also as a guardian of Bali's unique and invaluable artistic essence. Established in 2008, our studio stands proudly in the midst of this village, carrying the mission to preserve and introduce traditional Balinese art to the world. 

Our studio is more than just a place to learn; it's a deep journey into the core of Balinese art, where every brushstroke and wood carving tells the stories of the ancestors. What makes our studio even more unique is its location within a traditional Balinese architectural compound. When you visit, you’ll not only connect with Balinese art and craftsmanship but also experience the beauty of authentic Balinese architecture. Every element of the building, from the entrance gate to the interior layout, reflects the deep philosophy and tradition of Bali. 

At our studio, visitors have the unique opportunity to see and interact directly with local residents, gaining insight into Balinese culture and the authentic traditions of family life. This immersive experience allows you to understand the true essence of Bali, not just through its art, but through the daily lives and customs of its people.

Bali Spiritual Healing is founded by Jero Mangku Geni, a healer who descended from Balinese kings. Jero Mangku came from generations of healers, and knew that he too had the gift of healing when he was able to heal his friends' injuries when they played together as kids. Other than being a healer, what makes him so remarkable is his philosophy of life, that he shares generously with anyone who is keen to learn. He believes that everyone has the power to heal themselves, and has helped many to find their own path to healing.

Bali Spiritual Healing

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Bali Spiritual Healing is founded by Jero Mangku Geni, a healer who descended from Balinese kings. Jero Mangku came from generations of healers, and knew that he too had the gift of healing when he was able to heal his friends' injuries when they played together as kids. Other than being a healer, what makes him so remarkable is his philosophy of life, that he shares generously with anyone who is keen to learn. He believes that everyone has the power to heal themselves, and has helped many to find their own path to healing. 

Founded by a band of thrill-seeking friends, Canyoning Bali isn't just about canyoning – it's about embracing the wild heart of the island. Their expert guides know these hidden canyons like the back of their hand, and they're always ready to share insider tips and stories along the way. Expect personalized attention, infectious laughter, and an adventure you won't soon forget.

Canyoning Bali

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Founded by a band of thrill-seeking friends, Canyoning Bali isn't just about canyoning – it's about embracing the wild heart of the island.  Their expert guides know these hidden canyons like the back of their hand, and they're always ready to share insider tips and stories along the way.  Expect personalized attention, infectious laughter, and an adventure you won't soon forget.

Bali Beans empowers local farmers with fair wages, cuts out middlemen, and helps them adopt pesticide-free farming, supporting sustainable practices and fair trade in Bali’s coffee industry.

Bali Beans is wildlife-safe, sourcing Luwak coffee only from wild civets who freely choose coffee cherries, with no caging or cruelty involved—unlike many other farms in Bali.

Bali Beans is owned by a husband and wife team, Nyoman and Wayan to promote fair trade farming in the Balinese coffee industry. 

Bali Beans is a unique organic coffee farm located in the Kintamani region of Bali. The farm was started by a husband and wife team in the 80s and has been given new life by their children in the last 10 years. They now own the whole process of growing, processing, roasting, and selling coffee, highlighting the unique flavor of Bali coffee. Their thoughtful operation practices sustainable farming, without the use of chemical fertilizers or luwak. Visiting Bali Beans provides a genuine insight into the treasures of Bali and the importance of sustainable farming practices. Their goal is to bring the best of Bali coffee to the world and share their passion for it. Bali Beans is a must-visit for coffee enthusiasts looking to explore the rich coffee culture of Bali.

Bali Beans

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Bali Beans is a unique organic coffee farm located in the Kintamani region of Bali. The farm was started by a husband and wife team in the 80s and has been given new life by their children in the last 10 years. They now own the whole process of growing, processing, roasting, and selling coffee, highlighting the unique flavor of Bali coffee. Their thoughtful operation practices sustainable farming, without the use of chemical fertilizers or luwak. Visiting Bali Beans provides a genuine insight into the treasures of Bali and the importance of sustainable farming practices. Their goal is to bring the best of Bali coffee to the world and share their passion for it. Bali Beans is a must-visit for coffee enthusiasts looking to explore the rich coffee culture of Bali.

Mepantigan Bali was founded by Putu who wanted to create an experience that pays homage to local martial arts, as well as combine it with Balinese traditions that honours the native environment of rice paddies and jungle. He wanted guests to be able to enjoy the traditions of Bali village life in a fun and modern way.

Mepantigan Bali

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Mepantigan Bali was founded by Putu who wanted to create an experience that pays homage to local martial arts, as well as combine it with Balinese traditions that honours the native environment of rice paddies and jungle. He wanted guests to be able to enjoy the traditions of Bali village life in a fun and modern way. 

Justin hire locals and helps to boost the local economy through sustainable tourism without causing much changes or damages to the locals' lifestyles.

Hi I'm Justin. The reason I started is because I like meeting and learning from new people and making new friends from around the world. Every person I meet is different and each has their own stories and lessons which I can learn from. Day in day out, I meet guests from different backgrounds and character, from good to bad, and as surprising as it sounds, even the bad ones have taught me lessons to carry forward.

Other times, it is like a life cycle, and I feel like I am in this cycle offering my help to them. For example, some of our guests who come to Bali seek self-solace. peace or solutions away from difficult and challenging times, and I would often share with them the experiences and lessons I have gathered from my guests in the past. More often than not, these advices have helped them find an answer or consolation which help them to move forward, and this is part of what I find rewarding in this job.

That's why even though I already have other businesses, I continue to be a guide and I do this with joy. I feel that my car is my "classroom" and I learn from people all around the world.

Even though sometimes I need to sacrifice a lot of my time and energy in this job, compared to my other businesses, I am really blessed to be able to continue doing this for the team, for myself, for the local community and for people around the World.

That is why with each team member that I recruit, I try to share these values with them and have the same high requirements and standards for them :)

Bali Yok

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Hi I'm Justin. The reason I started is because I like meeting and learning from new people and making new friends from around the world. Every person I meet is different and each has their own stories and lessons which I can learn from. Day in day out, I meet guests from different backgrounds and character, from good to bad, and as surprising as it sounds, even the bad ones have taught me lessons to carry forward.

Other times, it is like a life cycle, and I feel like I am in this cycle offering my help to them. For example, some of our guests who come to Bali seek self-solace. peace or solutions away from difficult and challenging times, and I would often share with them the experiences and lessons I have gathered from my guests in the past. More often than not, these advices have helped them find an answer or consolation which help them to move forward, and this is part of what I find rewarding in this job.

That's why even though I already have other businesses, I continue to be a guide and I do this with joy. I feel that my car is my "classroom" and I learn from people all around the world.

Even though sometimes I need to sacrifice a lot of my time and energy in this job, compared to my other businesses, I am really blessed to be able to continue doing this for the team, for myself, for the local community and for people around the World.

That is why with each team member that I recruit, I try to share these values with them and have the same high requirements and standards for them :)

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