ALILA MOMENT
Roots of Bali—A Day in the Life of a Balinese Farmer
Experience the joy, rhythm, and beauty of bringing rice to the table as you work with a farmer to cultivate this most precious nutrient. From connecting deeply with the land to understanding the unique culture around farming, you’ll never look at the humble grain the same again.
Price
IDR 1,450,000++ per person
Duration
Half Day - 5 Hours
Recommended Dress
Resort or sport wear, as long as you are comfortable enough to walk through the rice fields
Additional Details
Balinese light breakfast and lunch included in a designated area. Guest with a open cuts on their feet are not recommended to join, as there will be barefoot walks in the muddy rice fields.
Experience
Step into the rhythm of rural Bali with a guided walk through Alila Ubud’s emerald rice fields—a journey that reveals the island’s deep-rooted connection to land and tradition. Learn about the centuries-old Subak irrigation system, witness farmers at work, and try your hand at planting rice with a local guide. After a humble field-style breakfast, enjoy a nourishing Balinese lunch under the forest canopy, then unwind with a soothing foot massage at Spa Alila. More than a walk, it’s physical, joyful, and profoundly humbling—a moment that shifts your view of food, labor, and what it means to be rooted.
Itinerary
The Flow of Life
Learn about the Subak irrigation system with our Leisure Concierge as you walk through the verdant rice fields and witness the morning activities of farmers.
The Farmer's First Meal
Inspired by the farmers’ morning breakfast in the rice fields, delight in a simple, yet flavorful Balinese breakfast before you begin the day in the rice fields.
Planting With Purpose
Learn the technique of planting, and all the stories and philosophies behind this ancient practice, from how to walk in the fields to how to optimize the planting of each grain.
A Living Legacy
Make something memorable as we invite you to plant a tree, a reminder that you were part of this commitment to the preservation of the rice fields here at Alila Ubud.
A Meal of Reflection
After a day of planting, relax at the picnic area as a Balinese lunch sets the stage for a moment under the forest canopy, served with a handpicked coconut from the farmer.
A Restorative Ritual to Close the Day
For the final step, indulge in an Alila spa treatment that’s inspired from the farmer's wife. It includes a foot massage to sooth your feet after a day of planting in the fields.
Alila Moments
ALILA MOMENT
A Journey Through Purification and Prayer
Explore your own spirituality during a visit to a Brahmin temple and a private blessing from the high priest. Come away with newfound introspection and appreciation for what cannot be described.
ALILA MOMENT
Wheels Through Time: A Cycling Journey into Ubud’s Heart
Pedal through Ubud’s countryside past rice fields, temples, and village homes on a cycling journey that reveals the rhythms, rituals, and quiet beauty of daily Balinese life.
ALILA MOMENT
Made by Hand: Crafting Silver with a Balinese Artisan
Gain a newfound appreciation for the work of silversmiths as you forge bonds—literally and figuratively—with local artisans while you work side-by-side to craft your own piece of wearable art.