Indonesia · MARKETS
The good market tours go early and the cheap ones are not always the weak ones. Below: 10 to compare, with what is included and where they differ.
Cook nine Balinese dishes, visit a local market and rice fields, and enjoy a hands-on Ubud food experience with pickup and recipes included.
“This was such an awesome experience! The cooks who taught us were outstanding! Each course was spectacular! We highly recommend this cooking class!!”
See Tangkuban Perahu Volcano, rice fields, tea farms, fruit markets, Sundanese food, and Ciater Hot Springs from Jakarta in one long day.
“We had a very enjoyable day with Brian. I was looking forward to an adventure in a higher elevation and with cooler temperatures. We asked for the flexibility to do some shopping for spices. Brian was very accommodating to us. I would Read more”
Review of Ubud’s Balinese cooking class, with a morning market visit, canang offering lesson, hotel pickup, and a shared meal.
“We had a great time with Wayan and the whole team. She answered all our questions, both during the visit to the traditional market and the cooking class. She also adapted to dietary requirements. We were able to cook several dishes and leave with the recipes. I highly recommend this experience!”
Shop at Pejeng Market, cook with Putu, and share lunch with three generations of her Balinese family in a private Ubud home.
“My wife and I did this on our honeymoon and I will say it is one of the highlights of our trip. Our guide Putu was amazing. She took us around the markets and helped us cook the best meal we had on our trip. This tour is great way to get an authentic look at day to day life in Ubud.”
Shop a Yogyakarta market, visit rice fields, and cook Javanese dishes in a village home with an English-speaking chef for $35.
“I thoroughly enjoyed my class with Desi. It was great to visit the marker and share her home. Thanks”
Learn Balinese family recipes in Ubud, shop for fresh ingredients, and enjoy a hands-on cooking class with pickup included.
“It was very nicely done. The chef was very attentive and really showed us the techniques, not just the recipe. The information shared was very interesting. He was very good teaching my 18 year old son. The food was delicious and sharing the experience with other tourists was wonderful. Highly recommend.”
Visit an Ubud market, learn Balinese spice techniques, and cook a five-course lunch in a traditional home with hotel transfers.
“Really enjoyed the experience-learned a lot about Balinese culture and history. The cooking was full on but our efforts were rewarded by a lovely lunch (come hungry as we couldn’t finish it)”
See Ubud’s rice terraces, swing valley, sacred spring temple, palace, and art market on a flexible private day trip from Kuta.
“Ngurah was great driver, very accommodating. On time and punctual. Spoke good English and was very courteous. Was extremely hot so the A/C van really helps. Would recommend this company.”
Explore Denpasar’s night market with local guides, tropical fruit, Balinese street food, desserts, and a riverside picnic for $39.
“What a fantastic experience of a real Bali market scene! The exotic fruits and delicious food we sampled was more than we could handle! Robyn and our Balinese guide were knowledgeable, kind and funny and sitting at the end with our food haul next to river and the pretty lights overhead was just so lovely. Highly recommend 👌”
Review this 4-day private tour from Surabaya to Ijen and Bromo, with blue flames, sunrise by jeep, Madakaripura Waterfall, and airport transfers.
“From the start in Surabaya to the breathtaking views at Mt. Bromo, our tour was perfectly orchestrated. Our guide was a gem, always ready with fascinating insights. A big shout-out to the office team for their dedication and support.”
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