About this tour
Spend five to six hours threading through three villages south of Ubud—Celuk, Mas, and Ubud proper—to watch artisans at work in their studios and workshops. You'll see goldsmiths and silversmiths hammering and casting metal, woodcarvers shaping teak, and painters creating traditional Balinese works. A private air-conditioned driver handles navigation while you absorb the rhythms of village life and the craft traditions that have sustained these communities for generations.
Highlights
- Watch goldsmiths and silversmiths at work in Celuk studios
- Observe woodcarvers and painters crafting traditional Balinese art
- Wander Ubud and Mas villages at your own pace
- Private air-conditioned transport throughout
- English-speaking driver shares local knowledge
- Hotel pickup and return included
What to expect
You'll be collected from your hotel and driven to Celuk first, where you can step into small metalworking studios and watch artisans shape gold and silver jewellery, decorative items, and religious ornaments using traditional techniques. In Mas village, similar workshops display intricate wood carvings and paintings—pieces range from decorative to devotional. Ubud itself offers galleries, temples, and markets where you can browse finished work. The pace is unhurried: your guide points out what's happening, but you're free to linger where things interest you. Expect modest studios, not polished showrooms, and opportunities to chat with makers if you're curious.
Good to know
Bring cash if you plan to buy; many small workshops prefer it. The villages can be hot and dusty—wear sunscreen and comfortable walking shoes. Meals aren't included, though there are warungs and cafés around Ubud. Most artisans speak basic English; your guide can translate if needed.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.