Bali's Hidden Heritage: Private Rice Terraces & Village Lunch

OVERVIEW

Travel deep into Bali’s rural interior for a look at village life and the surrounding rice patties, which are so culturally important that UNESCO declared them a World Heritage site. While driving into the heart of the island, you can’t help but be taken by the natural beauty as the landscape will be lush, green and wonderfully tranquil. Along the way, you will pause at Luwus and Uma Luwang, two villages that practice traditional ways. Both offer an authentic glimpse into a lifestyle that hasn’t changed significantly for generations. Farther inland, you will find the Jatiluwih rice terraces, which are emblematic of this agricultural region. The rice is irrigated by a system known as Subak, which relies on an ingenious network of canals, tunnels and weirs to channel the water through the paddies. A photo stop at the royal temple complex Pura Taman Ayun will enhance your understanding of rural Balinese life.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Settle in for a panoramic drive through the lush interior of Bali.
• Pause for photos at two rural villages in the heart of the island.
• See the iconic Jatiluwih rice terraces and learn about their unique irrigation system.
• Drop by a royal temple complex established in the 17th century.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.