Bali is an island in Indonesia, famous for its exotic beaches, beautiful coral reefs, iconic rice paddies and beautiful, forested volcanic mountains. Kuta in the south is a city right on the beach with lively bars and restaurants. Head to Sanur in the southeast of Bali to enjoy the long stretch of beach and take photos of the colorful jukung fishing boats on the sand. Visit the Pura Blanjong temple, constructed from coral. Head to the Ubud Monkey Forest where you can watch the antics of the Balinese long-tailed Monkey. Visit the Nusa Dua and Seminyak resort cities on the island with their bustling streets and sandy beaches. Head to the religious sites on the island with their iconic temples, such as the Uluwatu Temple on the cliffs. Water sports abound here, with scuba diving and snorkeling as the most popular. Attend yoga and meditation retreats for ultimate relaxation. There are many traditional markets, selling local arts and crafts, perfect for souvenirs and gifts to take home to loved ones. For those looking for retail therapy, look no further than the following shopping tours in Bali. Scroll down to find out more.
1. Bali Ubud arts and Tanah lot sunset tour (from USD 30.0)
Head to Tohpati batik village, Mas woodcarving village and the Batuan painting village, the Celuk silversmithing village and Ubud Traditional Art Market to learn about art, and buy beautiful souvenirs to take home. While browsing, enjoy a beautiful sunset over the black lava sea temple of Tanah. Transfers from your hotel are included, but entrance fees are extra.
Bali Ubud Arts And Tanah Lot Sunset Tour
Duration: 10 hours
2. Afternoon cooking class and local market visit (from USD 28.0)
This tour allows visitors to immerse themselves in the Balinese culture by visiting a local market to purchase ingredients for a Balinese cooking class. After making the purchases, you will attend a cooking class to learn how to make the traditional Balinese spice paste which is the main ingredient for many of the island’s dishes. You will then learn how to cook nine dishes and tuck into the resulting food before heading back to your hotel. The tour includes transfers to and from the hotel. When you arrive home, imagine how friends and loved ones will marvel at the new dishes you are able to create.
Afternoon Cooking Class and visit local rice field
Duration: 5 hours
3. Pasar Badung market
Head to the traditional Pasa Badung open-air market under your own steam to choose from a variety of clothing, souvenirs, textiles, jewelry, arts and crafts and food. Shop the Balinese way, heading from one colorful stall to the next. Even better, the market is open 24 hours of the day. This is Bali’s oldest market, set in the center of Denpasar. The market is also great for tasty street food.
Pasar Badung
Address: Dangin Puri Kangin, Jl. Sulawesi No.1, Dauh Puri Kangin, Denpasar Bar., Kota Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia
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4. Pengelipuran Village: Be a Balinese for a day (from USD 65.49)
Your Balinese host will welcome you to a cultural experience in Pengelipuran Village in Ubud. Tour the market like a local, shopping for fresh food items and meet the locals along the way, finding out about their way of life. Then head back to your host’s home to cook and eat a tasty lunch using the fresh ingredients you bought in the market.
Pengelipuran Village: "Be a Balinese For a Day" Private Tour
Duration: 8.0 hour
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Dori Januhari
I am a legal and licensed tourist guide from Indonesia. I have been guiding for 20 years. I live in Jakarta, Indonesia, but I have traveled to many places in the country. My guiding areas are Java, Bali, and Lombok Island. I obtained my license from the Indonesia Tourism Ministry. On days when there is no tour, I work as an English and German private teacher, teaching mathematics and science ph... Read more
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Hello my name is Toni and I live in Jakarta- Indonesia, I've been working as a Tour Guide since 2008, I have licensed from Jakarta City Government Tourism Office, I choose to be a Tourist guide due to my background education because I graduated from Tourism Academy, I'll be glad to assist your trip in Indonesia especially in Jakarta and surrounding areas also if you would like to do overland t... Read more
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5. Sanur Night Market
For an evening shopping experience, head to Sanur Night Market in Sanur. This is a traditional Sindu market where locals buy their daily groceries and ritual items. Browse the colorful stalls and mingle with the locals. From around 6:00 PM, experience the delicious scent of food in the air as food stalls serve lamb satay, among other exotic traditional dishes.
Pasar Malam Sindu
Address: Jalan Danau Toba, Sindu, Sanur, Bali, Indonesia
Opening hours: 18:00 PM-1:00 AM
6. Bali shopping and culture tour (from USD 65.0)
Bali is famous for its traditional handicrafts and art, including wood carvings, handmade jewelry, batik work and silverwork. On this shopping tour, you can pick up some unique souvenirs to take home, at the markets, shops and artisan workshops of the island. Buy silver and gold jewelry in Celuk village, see beautiful art and paintings on sale at Batuan village or visit Mas village to enjoy a wood-carving demonstration. The tour includes transfers from your hotel.
Bali Art Shopping and Culture Tour
Duration: 5 to 6 hours
7. Ubud cultural day tour and shopping, Denpasar (from USD 51.0)
Experience Bali’s culture capital, Ubud, with a private driver and guide. Enjoy the traditional Barong dance, while heading to Mas, Batuan and Celuk. At the Batuan Temple see the macaques in the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary, then go shopping for souvenirs at the Sukawati Art Market. Along the way, enjoy the Sukawati Feast for lunch at a local restaurant.
Ubud Cultural Day Tour and Shopping
Duration: 10 hours
8. Bali art shopping and waterfall tour, Ubud (from USD 11.0)
Visit the art villages and learn about Bali art, including wood carving, painting and batik work. Buy some of the best gifts and souvenirs to take home. While there, visit the Tegenungan and Kanto Lampo waterfall, spending some time playing in the water. The tour lasts eight hours and you will be picked up from your hotel.
Bali Art Shopping and Waterfall Tour
9. Half-day Balinese shopping and cultural tour, Denpasar (from USD 33.0)
This half-day tour lasts five hours and takes visitors to some of Bali’s top art galleries, performance spaces and workshops. Buy beautiful stone carvings in Batubulan, gaze at the artwork in Ubud and buy gold and silver jewelry at Celuk Village. Experience the famous Fire Dance and Kecak along the way.
Half-Day Balinese Shopping and Cultural Tour
10. Ubud shopping half-day tour (from USD 35.0)
This shopping tour is ideal for those with limited time on the island. Your driver will take you to Ubud to visit the traditional shops and then on to Tohpati village with its beautiful batik work. Head to Mas with its wood carving village and Celuk for its gold and silverware. Find out of the way shops that you would never normally discover on a trip to Bali. At the end of the tour, enjoy Barong and Keris traditional Balinese dance performances.
Ubud Shopping Half Day Tour
Duration: 1 to 6 hours
Retail therapy in beautiful Bali
There are plenty of wonderful things about Bali. There are plenty of amazing opportunities to shop for souvenirs, gifts to take home, and delicious food to cook on a visit to the exotic Indonesian island of Bali.
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