Family-Friendly Alila Manggis Hotel Bali In Candidasa North Bali

Visit the traditional Kungkung market to pick out your fresh ingredients and take in the sights, sounds and aromas. The chef will teach you about what you picked out during your Indonesian cooking lesson. Have fun and get your hands dirty chopping, grinding, and mixing ingredients toward making your own Balinese masterpiece!

Put your fishing skills to the test! Seafood lovers can embark on an exhilirating Catch & Cook adventure early in the morning with a crew of fishermen on Jukung, a small wooden Indonesian outrigger canoe. Followed by breakfast on the beach, your cooking class will begin using your fresh catch of the day and fresh Balinese ingredients.

Go for a tour in an organic garden at the foothills of Mount Agung and learn about the agricultural practices of Balinese farmers. Collect seasonal ingredients for lunch, chop, grind, mix, grill and steam to create Balinese dishes for a hearty lunch. Enjoy your surroundings, whole foods and an al-fresco dining experience.

Need a health-nurturing holiday crafted for your body and soul? Start with a private yoga class in the garden, followed by the Indonesian drink Jamu and a traditional healthy Balinese meal. Classes will use fresh, local ingredients to create a refreshing vegetarian lunch. This will be a day of cleansing, stretching and cooking for the soul.

Leave your kiddos in the hands of Alila's team to guide the budding chefs on a flavourful and colorful culinary journey, to include cookie making and cake decorating. Classes are tailored for kids ages 4 and up. They will have a blast exploring and planting herbs, and even learning how to make traditional Balinese cakes.

Where to find it : Alila Manggis, Bali Desa Buitan, Manggis, Karangasem, Bali +6236341011 www.alilahotels.com/manggis

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