Balife Sustainable Project
Balife 峇旅行者 X TASTE
The Authentical Bali - Kelecung Eco Village Tabanan
Kelecung Tourism Village.
Kelecung Eco village Bali
Are You Ready for a Journey of True Relaxation and a New Perspective?
🔹 Travel is more than sightseeing and indulging—it’s about truly connecting with the land.
🔹 A single local meal can deepen your understanding of sustainability.
🔹 Speaking just one phrase in the local language can spark the most genuine smile from a stranger.
🌿 Bali Sustainable Travel – A Journey of Participation, Not Just Observation
This is not just a trip where you watch—it’s a trip where you engage.
🏡 Live in a local village
🙏 Create sacred offerings
🍛 Prepare traditional Balinese cuisine with your own hands
🎨 Capture the culture through art
🩰 Wear traditional attire and dance with the villagers
🐢 Stand at a sea turtle conservation center, reflecting on our connection with the ocean, the land, and humanity
On this journey, you are not just a visitor—you are part of the change.
🌏 A Journey of Meaning & Enjoyment
💛 Experience the serene beauty of the community
🕊 Feel the spiritual healing of Bali’s cultural heritage
🤝 Build meaningful connections with local partners
✨ From culture to environment, from faith to food, from language to tourism—together, let’s redefine the meaning of travel!
Market Shopping × Balinese Cooking × Art Creation × Island Music Celebration
🌏 Why Join This Experience?
On this day, we won’t just be travelers—we will fully immerse ourselves in Bali’s rhythm of life. From shopping at the market to cooking traditional dishes, from listening to artistic stories to creating personal keepsake paintings, and finally, wearing traditional attire to give back to the land and the villagers through music and dance—this is the purest form of cultural exchange.
✨ Experience Highlights
🔹 Market Shopping – Guided by local women, learn how to select ingredients and understand traditional Balinese cuisine
🔹 Cooking Class – Hands-on experience in making authentic dishes, from minced meat preparation, deep-frying tempeh, peeling moringa leaves, to wrapping meatballs in banana leaves
🔹 Seaside Art Workshop – Capture your Bali journey through painting, creating your own Balinese-style artwork
🔹 Traditional Attire & Music Celebration – Dress in traditional clothing prepared by your Homestay family, and present your learning through music and dance to the villagers
📌 Important Information
✅ Market Etiquette: In Balinese markets, smiles and conversation are essential for transactions—practice using a few Indonesian phrases!
✅ Cooking Tips: This is a hands-on experience—teamwork is key!
✅ Art Creation: No drawing skills required—the goal is to capture your Bali experience through personal expression
✅ Traditional Attire: Wearing traditional clothing is a symbol of respect—please wear it throughout the evening celebration
📅 Itinerary Details
🥕 Morning: Market Shopping – Learn how to select ingredients and experience local market culture with village women
🍳 Late Morning: Cooking Class – Work together to prepare authentic Balinese home-cooked dishes and enjoy the meal you’ve created
🎨 Afternoon: Seaside Art Creation – Reflect on your journey through art, capturing your memories in a Balinese-style painting
🎭 Evening: Closing Event – Wear traditional attire, share music and dance with the villagers, and present the cultural experiences you’ve learned
✨ This day engages all your senses—taste, sight, sound, and touch—to fully capture and give back to this unforgettable Balinese cultural journey! ✨
Sustainable Farming Experience × Hindu Cultural Immersion × Field & Language Exploration
🌏 Why Join This Experience?
This day combines environmental sustainability, Hindu cultural immersion, language learning, and a deep connection with the land. Through hands-on participation, we will explore Bali’s UNESCO World Heritage: Subak. Unlike many cultural heritage sites that focus on single structures or architectural complexes, Subak embodies a philosophy of harmony——between people, gods, and nature—practiced daily through agriculture and community life.
Additionally, we will become regenerative travelers by not just learning from the journey but also leaving a positive impact through tree adoption (Trees Adoption). By planting and adopting trees, we ensure that our presence contributes to the long-term well-being of the village.
✨ Experience Highlights
🔹 Sustainable Farm Visit – Learn how hydroponics and mushroom farming support youth development in rural communities
🔹 Hindu Rituals & Blessings – Create your own offering box, participate in temple ceremonies, and receive a traditional Hindu blessing
🔹 Indonesian Language Class – Learn basic daily phrases to build authentic connections with locals
🔹 Subak Irrigation & Land Conservation – Walk through rice fields and forests, exploring sustainable agriculture and ecological restoration
🔹 Traditional Music & Dance – Join local youth in a cultural exchange, learning the rhythms of Balinese heritage
🔹 Tree Adoption (Trees Adoption) – Become a regenerative traveler by planting and adopting trees, ensuring long-lasting contributions to the community
📌 Important Information
✅ Dress Code – Proper attire is required for temple entry: wear a traditional Sarong, covering shoulders and knees
✅ Special Note – The priest will present a red, white, and black bracelet, symbolizing blessings from Hinduism’s three major deities
✅ Cultural Respect – The Indonesian language class is about engagement, not perfection—speaking bravely matters more than accuracy!
✅ Environmental Impact – Through tree adoption and planting efforts, we ensure that our journey leaves a positive, lasting legacy for the community
📅 Itinerary Details
🌱 Morning: Farm visit – Learn about sustainable agriculture and post-pandemic village development
🌸 Late Morning: Hindu Ceremony – Make your own offering box, participate in temple rituals, and receive a blessing
🗣 Afternoon: Indonesian Language Class – Practice essential phrases in preparation for the next day’s market visit
🚶 Field Exploration & Tree Planting – Walk through rice fields and forests, explore the Subak irrigation system, and adopt trees to support environmental restoration
🎶 Evening: Traditional Music & Dance – Practice with local youth and immerse yourself in Balinese cultural rhythms
✨ This is more than just a visit—it’s an opportunity to connect with Bali’s way of life through hands-on experiences, language, faith, and nature. As regenerative travelers, we leave a meaningful, lasting impact on the community! ✨
Sustainable Lodging × Handicraft Workshop × Ubud Exploration
🌏 Why Join This Experience?
Today's journey connects environmental sustainability, social impact, and economic balance, guiding us to reflect on the true meaning of travel. From sustainable architecture and eco-friendly dining at Mana Earth Paradise, to handmade natural products at Yasminida Workshop, and finally, a visit to Ubud to explore the effects of tourism on culture and the environment—this is not just sightseeing, but a reflection on our relationship with the land and society.
✨ Experience Highlights
🔹 Mana Earth Paradise – Visit a sustainable eco-lodge and learn about green architecture and environmental philosophy
🔹 Sustainable Dining – Experience eco-conscious dining at Mana Earth Restaurant, where food is sourced with respect for the land
🔹 Yasminida Workshop – Create natural, biodegradable everyday products, understanding the balance between consumption and regeneration
🔹 Ubud City Tour – Reflect on economic, environmental, and cultural coexistence, learning to appreciate rather than feel guilty about tourism
📌 Important Information
✅ Mana Earth Paradise – Their philosophy: Transitioning from over-extraction to a future where we give back more than we take
✅ Yasminida Workshop – Focuses on eco-friendly production, making fully biodegradable everyday items
✅ Ubud Tourism Reflection – The key is not how much you consume, but understanding the balance between economy, environment, and culture
📅 Itinerary Details
👋 Morning: Say farewell to your homestay family and head to Mana Earth Paradise
🏡 Late Morning: Mana Earth Paradise Tour – Learn about sustainable construction, the Impact Hero program, and eco-conscious hospitality
🍽 Lunch: Enjoy a locally sourced, organic meal at Mana Earth Restaurant
🎨 Afternoon: Yasminida Workshop – Create natural handicrafts and learn about sustainable living practices
🏙 Evening: Ubud Exploration – Reflect on the impact of tourism on local culture and the environment
✨ Today, we will deepen our understanding of sustainability in action and experience the coexistence of tourism and land in Ubud—embracing a more mindful perspective as we approach the final stage of our journey! ✨
Sea Turtle Conservation × A New Journey Begins
🌏 Why Visit?
Sea turtles are key indicators of ocean health, but human activities impact them far beyond just plastic pollution. Illegal trading, consumption, and religious practices also pose significant threats. At TCEC (Turtle Conservation & Education Center), we will not only learn about sea turtle ecology but also understand how human behavior affects marine ecosystems—and most importantly, how we can take action to change the future.
✨ Experience Highlights
🔹 TCEC (Turtle Conservation & Education Center) – Learn about sea turtle ecology, threats, and the human-ocean connection
🔹 Rescue & Rehabilitation Stories – Discover how injured and illegally traded turtles are treated and released back into the wild
🔹 Meet the Turtles – Get a close look at three species found in Bali: the Green Turtle, Olive Ridley Turtle, and Hawksbill Turtle
🔹 Final Lunch Gathering – Enjoy a local meal, reflect on the journey, and share your takeaways with fellow travelers
📌 Important Information
✅ TCEC Visit: Gain in-depth knowledge of marine conservation efforts and learn how you can be part of the change
✅ Eco-Friendly Reminder: Reduce plastic use—small changes in daily habits can help protect the ocean
✅ Farewell Lunch: A moment to cherish connections and memories from this meaningful journey
📅 Itinerary Details
🐢 Morning: Visit TCEC – Learn about sea turtle conservation, rescue efforts, and how to protect these species
🍽 Midday: Enjoy a local farewell lunch – Reflect on your experiences and share insights with the group
👋 Journey Ends, A New Path Begins – This is not the end; it’s the beginning of a new journey with a deeper sense of awareness and responsibility
✨ Today, we are not just observers—we are taking home a deeper understanding of our environment, ready to integrate these lessons into our daily lives! ✨
Tanah Lot Temple × Village Welcome Celebration
🌏 Why Visit?
Tanah Lot Temple is one of Bali’s most iconic sea temples, perched dramatically on a rocky outcrop where waves crash against the cliffs. It embodies the harmony of nature and faith, showcasing the island’s deep spiritual essence. Access to the temple is not always guaranteed—only at low tide can visitors walk up to its sacred grounds.
After visiting Tanah Lot, we will head straight to Kelecung Village, where our homestay families will warmly welcome us. The evening celebration is the perfect way to immerse yourself in authentic Balinese culture, experiencing music, dance, and genuine local hospitality.
✨ Experience Highlights
🔹 Tanah Lot Temple – Witness the breathtaking fusion of faith and nature
🔹 Legends & Myths – Discover the stories behind Tanah Lot and Balinese beliefs
🔹 Cultural Immersion – Engage in traditional music, dance, and local cuisine in the village
📌 Important Information
✅ Dress Code: Proper attire is required for temple entry—shoulders and knees must be covered. A sarong is recommended.
✅ Tide Awareness: Access to Tanah Lot depends on tidal conditions, and certain areas may be restricted.
📅 Itinerary Details
🕑 Afternoon: Depart for Tanah Lot, exploring the stunning coastline and its sacred legends
🌅 Sunset Views: Experience Bali’s magical golden hour
🍽 Evening: Arrive at Kelecung Village, enjoy a traditional Balinese dinner
🎶 Night: Participate in an authentic village celebration with live music and dance
🌊 From the grandeur of nature to the warmth of Balinese hospitality, this day offers an unforgettable glimpse into the island’s most captivating aspects! ✨