Visit to Snakeskin Fruit Village – RY Marketplace
Highlights
– Full Day Trip– Organic Snakeskin Fruit Farming – Bali’s only snakeskin fruit wine making
– Culinary journey
– Authentic homemade cuisine made by the locals
– Picturesque Bali’s southern coast line through the hill
– Interacting with the locals in Dukuh Sibetan Village
In this trip, you will be traveling to a village tucked away high in the mountains in the northeast part of Bali. You will be able to learn about salak – the fruit which the locals are very proud of their skills to farm and make it into Bali’s only snakeskin fruit wine.
The trip includes forest trekking, interacting with the locals as well as enjoying the homemade dishes made with the warmth of the locals in Dukuh Sibetan Village. The total trip takes about 9 hours.
Who This Experience Is Good For
Naturalists, wine connoisseur, culture enthusiast, mountaineers
Meet Our Local Host
In this trip, you will be guided by a group of local people who run ecotourism for their village. In which all the profits and contributions will stay and be used for the development of the village. You will also have the chance to meet the cultural head of the village on this trip to get to know how the local people in Dukuh Sibetan Village live their daily life.
Itinerary
– Pick up at accommodation
– Travel to Dukuh Sibetan Village- Upon arrival, you will get welcomed by local snacks and fruits over freshly brewed Balinese coffee while interacting to the locals about their daily life- A walk through the Salak plantation to see and taste some of the 14 varieties of the fruit – in which one of it tastes like pineapple!- Stroll down to see where the Salak is then processed into wine. Where you can also get a chance to learn about other crops and flowers that are grown and used for local cuisine- Lunch at a local homes which includes some local Sibetan cuisine and Balinese dishes- Stroll around the village to see some basket weavers in action, visit a local temple, local school or more energetic trek through a tropical surrounding- Visit Pemukuran from where you would be able to view the picturesque southern coastline of Bali and nearby islands. You may even see local kids flying their kites.
– Back to accommodation
What’s Included
– Local guide
– Ground transportation from accommodation to Dukuh Sibetan Village and back to accommodation
– Coffee and local delicacies
– Balinese dishes lunch
– Mineral water, refillable upon entering the village
– All the trip
– Salak Wine tasting
– Local fruit tasting
What’s Not Included
– Breakfast & dinner- Personal expenses
– Extra purchase of souvenirs for take away gift
Know Before You Go
– Minimum Needed: 4 people- Maximum Capacity: No max- Booking Deadline: 5 days before event- Weather Dependent: Yes – some itinerary might get rearranged or rescheduled in case of rains- Difficulty Level: Medium – Trekking might be challenging – depending on level of fitness- Special Clothing Required: Yes – active gear, wear comfortable shoes.- Special Dietary Restrictions: No- Extra Cash: Bring only cash for extra purchases of souvenirs- Transportation: Included – total trip will take about 9 hours depending on the traffic
– Additional Information:
– The trip is going to take about 2-3 hours one way (could be more depending on the traffic) to the Northeast of Bali. Make sure you have already had breakfast beforehand. Or pack light bites with you.
– Packed water and snacks are highly encouraged for the journey.
– Tipping for your host/driver is not necessary.
– The total trip will take about 9 hours depending on the traffic
– There will be forest trekking included in this experience – so wear a closed shoes with good grips
What is the refund policy? Within 24 hours of bookingWe’ll always refund your booking upon request to [email protected]
After 24 hours & before the booking deadline
A cancellation fee may be applied depending on the circumstances, if the experience can go ahead. If this is the case, the total refund minus the cancellation fee will be issued in Marketplace Credit or deducted from your next month’s invoice. The fee and preferred refund option will be communicated via email with [email protected]
After the booking deadline
By this point we will have definitely made promises and financial commitments on your behalf and so cancellation fees may be up to 100%. What happens if my booking is changed/cancelled due to weather?
Let’s be real – no one can control the weather, and sometimes things just don’t go as planned. But don’t worry, your City Manager is here to help and will do their best to come up with a solution if an event is affected. We understand that everyone’s schedule is different, so while we can’t guarantee a make-up option will work for everyone, we promise to try our hardest. If you’re unable to attend the make-up date, no problem – we’ll give you a full refund for your booking.
I have a discount or gift code, can I use it to complete my purchase?
Yes, once you add your item to your cart and check out, you will be able to input the code before completing the purchase. If you need help finding your code, please double check your inbox. You received an email from Marketplace with the code.
Can I book for a friend / family member?
Sure! We welcome your friends and family coming to visit you while you travel the world. We do, however, reserve the right to deny access to Friends / Family who are over using RY Services.
I haven’t received a booking confirmation email, can you help?
Please reach out to us at [email protected] and we’ll help. In some cases, you may have multiple emails associated on the Marketplace and this is causing some confusion. Reach out and we’ll do our best to sort it out!
If I cannot attend, can I transfer my ticket to someone else?
Yes, you may transfer your booking to another Nation Member or Family/Friend. Please notify the City Manager as soon as possible to confirm the change. Please note, in the case of special dietary requirements, we might not be able to accommodate special requests on last minute changes. Any bookings that require advanced ticketing linked to an individual’s ID might not be approved.
Will I be able to work on this experience?
If you have to check in with work at any point during the scheduled time, we recommend confirming with the City Manager before booking.
I’m a Nation Member but not on an active program, can I still book?
We will always prioritize Remotes who are traveling with an active program on experiences. You may be able to book but there is a chance the City Manager will reach out to let you know we have to release your spot for an active Remote. If you’re in a city but not traveling with a program, we recommend reaching out to the City Manager on the Hub to confirm before booking.