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Guests arranging flowers in palm-leaf offerings during a Canang Sari class at Ubud Raya Resort

Cultural experiences

Bali, learned by hand

Learn the island’s daily rituals from the people who keep them: the offerings made every morning, the dance, and the dress worn to the temple.

Illustration of penjor, tall decorated bamboo poles, lining a village lane
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Penjor line a village lane at Galungan
A Balinese dance class in the open teak pavilion

Balinese dance class

Included for resort guests

A local teacher takes you through the first positions of Balinese dance: bent knees, spread fingers and the expressive eyes that make it unlike any other dance. No experience needed.

Guests weaving palm-leaf offerings during a Canang Sari class

Canang Sari class

Included for resort guests

Weave a small tray from young palm leaf and fill it with flowers, the way Balinese families prepare their daily offering. Your teacher explains the meaning of every colour.

Two guests in traditional Balinese dress in front of carved teak doors

Balinese dress and portraits

Arranged on request

Dress in traditional Balinese attire and take portraits among the carved teak, stone and gardens.

Illustration of penjor, tall decorated bamboo poles, lining a village lane, a general Bali scene
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Private cultural tours

Arranged on request

Temples, craft villages and markets around Ubud with a private driver. Tell us what you would love to see and we plan the day around it.

Included with every Ubud Raya Resort stay

Complimentary for resort guests. Not sold as extras.

  • Airport pickup From the airport straight to the resort.
  • Yoga With a well-known Balinese teacher.
  • Balinese dance class First steps with a local teacher.
  • Canang Sari class Make the daily Balinese offering.
  • Bicycle tour The lanes and fields of Sayan.

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