Farm-to-Table Foraging & Eco-Farming Experience in Ubud
4.8 101 reviews
Farm-to-Table Foraging & Eco-Farming Experience in Ubud
4.8 101 reviews
Forget the pretension of expensive, 16-course fine dining. Get your hands dirty on a real, working organic farm in Taro Village. Join our local guides for a hands-on agricultural tour where you will learn traditional Balinese eco-farming, forage for wild ingredients in the jungle, and harvest chemical-free vegetables directly from the dirt. End your tour with a rustic farm-to-table tasting meal made from your harvest.
Note: This is an agricultural field tour, not a cooking class. Prepare to get your boots muddy!
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Rp 650,000 (~38 EUR) per person
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Highlights
- Jungle Foraging: Guided walk along the Taro jungle edge to identify wild medicinal plants and edible roots.
- Eco-Farming & Permaculture: Hands-on education in traditional Balinese compost and pesticide-free farming.
- The Subak System: Learn how the UNESCO-recognized cooperative water irrigation system keeps Bali’s rice terraces alive.
- Hands-on Harvesting: Pull your own vegetables, fruits, and spices directly from the soil.
- Farm-to-Table Tasting: Enjoy a traditional meal prepared by our kitchen team using the daily harvest.
- Transport: Free return shuttle from central Ubud included.
Full description
Foraging in the Taro Jungle (Survival Style)
Your experience begins far away from manicured resort gardens. Our local farming guides take you to the edge of the Taro jungle.
You will learn how Balinese locals identify and forage for wild medicinal plants, edible ferns, lemongrass, and hidden roots like galangal and turmeric growing in their natural habitat.
Traditional Balinese Agriculture & Permaculture
Next, you step onto our working Taman Dukuh Organic Farm. You will see exactly how we manage waste through natural composting and maintain healthy crops without chemical pesticides.
Our farmers will explain the mechanics of the Subak—the ancient Balinese water management system that irrigates local rice paddies and gardens.
Harvest & Farm-to-Table Tasting
Grab a bamboo basket and step into the garden beds. You will harvest whatever is currently in season, pulling root vegetables from the soil and picking fresh tropical fruits.
After washing up, you will sit in our open-air pavilion. While you relax, our kitchen team will take the ingredients you just harvested and prepare a fresh, traditional Balinese tasting meal for you to enjoy right on the farm.
Sample Itinerary
Your experience begins far away from manicured resort gardens. Our local farming guides take you to the edge of the Taro jungle.
Pricing
Morning/Afternoon Session
Starts at 8:30 AM. or 2:00 PM. Includes a guided jungle foraging walk, hands-on farm harvesting, and a full farm-to-table lunch.
- 1 Person (Solo Explorer): Rp 1,000,000
- 2 to 4 People: Rp 800,000 per person
- 5 to 9 People: Rp 700,000 per person
- Large Groups (10 to 50 People): We regularly host corporate retreats, yoga groups, and large family gatherings. Please contact us via WhatsApp for special discounted volume rates.
Farm-to-Table Menu
The Farm-to-Table Tasting
After your hands-on work in the fields and jungle, you will retire to our open-air pavilion. While you wash up, our kitchen team will take the fresh ingredients you just harvested and prepare a rustic, traditional Balinese tasting meal.
Because we use a “Seed-to-Plate” philosophy, your meal depends on what is currently in season on the farm.
The Tasting Experience:
You will enjoy a sampling of traditional Balinese staples like Nasi Campur (Mixed Rice), seasonal vegetable Sayur Urab, and fresh Sambal Matah made from the chilies and shallots you picked.
- Dietary Flexibility: We easily provide 100% Vegan, Vegetarian, or Gluten-Free tasting plates. Since we harvest directly from our own soil, we have total control over cross-contamination and ingredients.
- Refreshments: Enjoy fresh coconut water (cracked to order) or our house-made herbal Jamu tonic.
(Note: If you are looking for a full, hands-on 6-course cooking lesson where you master these recipes yourself, please view our Ubud Cooking Classes. The Foraging Tour focuses on the agriculture and harvesting, ending with a prepared tasting meal.)
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Important information
Meeting Point:
- Pura Dalem Puri Peliatan (Opposite Sens Hotel)
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Shuttle Schedule:
- Morning Session: 8:30 AM Departure (Best for seeing the farm in the morning light).
- Afternoon Session: 2:00 PM Departure (Perfect for a sunset farm tasting).
- Arrival: If you are joining our free shuttle, please arrive at the central Ubud meeting point 10–15 minutes before your scheduled departure time.
- Flexible Private Arrangements: Because this foraging experience is often booked as a private tour, we can easily adjust start times to fit your travel itinerary. We can also arrange direct pickup from your hotel or private villa (outside of central Ubud) for an additional fee. Please discuss your specific timing and transport needs with us when booking.
Please Note:
- 100% Private Experience: Whether you are a solo traveler, a couple, or a large group (up to 50 people), your foraging and farming tour is completely private. You will have your own dedicated farming guide and private dining pavilion for your farm-to-table meal.
- Dietary & Custom Meals: We cater to Regular, Vegetarian, Vegan, and Gluten-Free diets. Since the meal is prepared using the ingredients you forage and harvest, please inform us of any severe allergies during booking so we can customize your tasting menu.
- Accessibility & Terrain: Not suitable for wheelchair users or heavy strollers. The experience involves walking on uneven dirt paths, traditional stone steps, and jungle edges. We recommend closed-toe walking shoes.
- Location: Our Taro Village farm is located 15 minutes north of the Tegallalang Rice Terraces and 10 minutes from Gunung Kawi Sebatu. If your group is hiring a driver for a Mount Batur (Kintamani) sunrise trek, our farm is the perfect midday stop for a foraging walk and fresh lunch on your route back to Ubud.
Payment & Cancellation Policy:
Because our Foraging and Eco-Farming tours require us to schedule dedicated agricultural guides and prepare fresh farm-tasting meals in advance, we use the following terms:
- Payment: A 50% deposit is required to secure your booking. The remaining balance is due one day (H-1) before your tour begins.
- Free Cancellation: Up to 7 days before the tour starts for a full deposit refund.
- Deposit Forfeited: Cancellations made 4 to 6 days in advance will result in the forfeiture of the 50% deposit.
- 100% Fee: Cancellations made within 0 to 3 days of the tour are non-refundable.
- Date Changes: We offer up to 2 free date changes if your travel plans shift, subject to availability.
About this activity
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Rp 650,000 (~38 EUR) per person
Explore More Class Options!
Want to cook a full 6-course meal yourself?
If you want to spend more time behind a wok learning complex recipes rather than walking the fields, please check out our dedicated Ubud Cooking Classes instead of this agricultural tour.
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We host large student groups for agricultural field trips and rice farming experiences. Please view our School Group Educational Tours for specialized bus logistics and curriculum-aligned farm tours.