Negara Tours

This morning tour showcases Bali's artistic and cultural side. Discover a masks and puppetry museum, as well as a traditional Balinese village and compound. There's also a lunch overlooking Tjampuhan valley.The tour kicks off at Singapadu village where you'll explore a typical house-compound, made up of four main rooms and a family temple. Afterwards, continue to Batuan village's temple and admire the elaborate paintings that decorate it.The star of the tour, Setia Dharma House of Masks and Puppets is up next. This fascinating museum houses more than 1300 masks and 5700 puppets from all around the world. You'll have time to check out the colourful and intriguing collection. Round things off with an included lunch at a local restaurant offering views over Tjampuhan valley. Before returning to your hotel, stop off at Tohpati – a small art and craft village famous for a type of hand-weaving called ‘batik'.

Start your day with a trip to Mas village with your local guide. Nestled in the east part of Ubud, this village is a great place to get to know Bali's signature culture and art. Begin your very own artistic journey and meet with a high-profile, talented mask maker, I Wayan Muka, who crafts intricately detailed masterpieces that are used in performances.Next up on the agenda is an exhibition of Balinese and Indonesian paintings at the Agung Rai Museum of Art. This is no ordinary museum. Here you'll find how traditions come to life as you stroll along its green tropical garden, providing a peaceful atmosphere. Afterwards, sit down, relax and savour a tasty lunch at a typical restaurant. Continue to the centre of Ubud and visit the former royal palace, which dates from the 16th century and is famed for its stone carvings.Ubud art market will be your next stop, a stone's throw away from the royal palace. Explore one of the most popular traditional markets on the entire island of Bali. Stroll through the maze of stands and meet local vendors selling their handcrafted products. Finish your day with a short visit to the monkey forest. Interact with a group of long-tailed wacky macaques before driving back to your accommodation.