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Authentic Cooking Class and Magical Fireflies Tour in Ubud

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Activity provider: The Authentic Bali Experience
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3-hour tour in Ubud, including Guided trek through Taro Village and Cooking class with local village chefs. Run by The Authentic Bali Experience, booked direct rather than through a reseller.

Highlights

  • Runs 3 hours
  • Guided trek through Taro Village
  • Cooking class with local village chefs
  • Ingredients for cooking
  • Wood-fired cooking experience
  • Balinese dishes preparation

Authentic Cooking Class and Magical Fireflies Tour in Ubud: Key Facts

PriceFrom $36.5 per person
Duration3 hours
LanguagesEnglish
Tour typeGuided Tour
BookingDirect with the local operator — no OTA markup

Full description

This is a 3-hour experience in Ubud. It is run by The Authentic Bali Experience, an operator we book with directly rather than through a reseller, which is why we can hold your place with them before we treat your booking as final.

Balinese cooking classes usually begin at a morning market to buy the ingredients, then move to a family compound or a purpose-built kitchen. The base of most dishes is base genep, a spice paste of shallots, garlic, galangal, turmeric, ginger, chillies, candlenut and shrimp paste pounded together, and from it come sate lilit (minced meat on lemongrass sticks), lawar (a chopped salad with coconut and blood in the traditional version), pepes (fish steamed in banana leaf) and the yellow rice, nasi kuning. Classes run three to four hours, you eat what you make at the end, and vegetarian versions are standard on request.

The price covers Guided trek through Taro Village, Cooking class with local village chefs, Ingredients for cooking, Wood-fired cooking experience and Balinese dishes preparation. It does not cover Transportation to Taro Village and Personal expenses, so budget for those separately. Everything included is listed in full on this page; if something is not on that list, assume it is not in the price.

The Authentic Bali Experience sends the meeting point and time by email as soon as the booking is confirmed. We need at least one day's notice, and we confirm the date with The Authentic Bali Experience before treating your booking as final. If they cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.

Includes

  • Guided trek through Taro Village
  • Cooking class with local village chefs
  • Ingredients for cooking
  • Wood-fired cooking experience
  • Balinese dishes preparation
  • Dessert preparation

Excludes

  • Transportation to Taro Village
  • Personal expenses

Important information

Meeting point

The Authentic Bali Experience sends the meeting point and time by email as soon as the booking is confirmed.

Know before you go

  • Free cancellation available up to 24 hours before the activity starts

About this activity

Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more
Duration 3 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

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$36.5
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Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more

Traveler Reviews

5/5
based on 6 reviews
Guide
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Verified reviews from travelers on this operator’s experience
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Melissa
August 29, 2026

Our family (two adults, two teens) enjoyed the whole experience immensely. The staff were friendly and informative. Teaching us beyond just cooking. We learnt some new Indonesian and Balinese words, about their village and culture. Finishing off the evening with a walk through the village and the fireflies was a lovely touch. Thank you to the whole team, we will be back 🙌🙏

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T
Traveller
August 24, 2026

Dit was zo ontzettend leuk! Hele lieve mensen en prachtige omgeving. De mensen konden prima engels en vertelde heel veel over hun woonplaats. Wij raden dit echt aan!

5
R
Rieke
July 28, 2026

Es hat Spaß gemacht, war interessant und die Leute dort waren sehr lieb!

Frequently Asked Questions

The Authentic Bali Experience sends the meeting point and time by email as soon as the booking is confirmed.
The price does not cover transportation to taro village and personal expenses. Everything it does cover is listed in full on this page, so if something is not on that list, budget for it separately.
Yes, if you tell us when you book rather than on the day. Vegetarian and vegan are routine in Bali; allergies need naming specifically so the host can shop differently. Pork is common in Balinese cooking and halal versions need to be requested in advance.
We confirm your booking with the operator before we treat it as final, and we need at least one day's notice. Once it is confirmed you get the meeting point, the time and a contact number for the day. If the operator cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.
Guided trek through Taro Village, Cooking class with local village chefs, Ingredients for cooking, Wood-fired cooking experience, Balinese dishes preparation, Dessert preparation
The duration of the Authentic Cooking Class and Magical Fireflies Tour in Ubud is typically 3 hours. We recommend arriving 15 minutes before the scheduled start time for a smooth check-in. Your guide will meet you at the designated meeting point and ensure the experience runs on schedule while remaining flexible to your pace.
For most experiences, we highly recommend an early morning start. This allows you to avoid the midday heat, bypass the largest crowds, and capture the best lighting for photography. Your guide can advise on the optimal timing based on the season and specific attractions included.
Yes, once your booking is completed via our secure payment gateway, you will receive an instant confirmation email with your tour details, meeting point address, guide's name, and direct contact information. You can also view and manage your booking through your AsiaByLocals account dashboard.
Yes! All our private tours are fully customizable. Whether you want to add extra stops, skip certain locations, change the pace, or adjust the start time — simply let your guide know in advance or on the day. We aim to create a personalized experience tailored to your interests and energy level.
We offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the scheduled start time for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may be subject to a partial charge depending on the tour type. Weather-related cancellations for outdoor and boat tours are handled on a case-by-case basis, with full refunds or free rebooking offered when safety is a concern.
Most of our experiences are family-friendly and suitable for children of all ages. However, some tours involving extensive walking, water activities, or early morning starts may be better suited for children aged 5 and above. Please check the specific tour description for age recommendations, or contact us for personalized family itinerary advice.
After booking, you will receive detailed meeting point instructions via email. Most tours include complimentary hotel pickup within the central area. For tours without pickup, your confirmation email will include the exact address, Google Maps pin, and your guide's phone number for easy coordination. Guides typically arrive 10 minutes early and will message you on WhatsApp.
We accept all major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), PayPal, Apple Pay, and Razorpay for Indian cards. All payments are processed through a PCI-compliant secure gateway with 256-bit encryption. You can also pay in multiple currencies — the price is automatically converted to your local currency at checkout.
Yes, all AsiaByLocals guides are licensed professionals who have been rigorously vetted through background checks, skill assessments, and customer reviews. Many hold government-issued tourism licenses, university degrees in history or cultural studies, and have years of experience leading tours for international travelers. Every guide maintains a minimum 4.5-star rating to remain active on our platform.
Starting from$36.5