Description

Manufacture the Arak Balinese - 1 hour of exploration. Come and discover the traditional art of making Balinese Arak during this one -hour immersive experience. Explore the unique distillation process and learn more about this emblematic Bali drink, a cultural symbol and an ancestral tradition of the island. You will have the opportunity to understand the craft methods transmitted from generation to generation, and to see how the arak is produced from local raw materials.

Arab is a traditional Balinese drink that has been around for a long time. In Sidemen, many people work as Arak producers to support their families. They make Arak from fermented coconut, directly at home, and the alcohol level varies between 30 and 50 %. They often drink the arak to warm their bodies or use it during Balinese religious ceremonies.

Learn how these producers make Arak in a traditional way, directly at home. Discover the distribution methods, sales techniques, as well as the difficulties encountered to sell the Arak. Finally, explore the regulations imposed by the government.

This visit will allow you to learn the challenges that producers face. You will see how they distribute and sell their product locally. You will discover government regulations and how they influence their daily work. Producers must also overcome economic obstacles to continue making Arak.

This visit will offer you a better understanding of the daily life of Arak producers. You will see how this ancient tradition continues to feed local families. It is a unique opportunity to dive into the authenticity of Balinese culture.

Program details:

• Strengths: visit to the ARAK manufacturing workshop, discovery of the distillation process and discussion on production methods.
• Hours:
  morning program: 09:00 - 10:00.
  Afternoon program: 13:00-14:00.

Price

• IDR 165000 (9 Euro)/Person - Price per person from this route for adults (exclude a glass of arak in bottle for memory)
• IDR 107250 (6 Euro)/Person - Price per person from this itinerary for the child (exclude a glass of arak in bottle for memory)
• IDR 220000 (11 euro) / Person - Price per person of this route for adults (include a glass of bottled arak for memory / person)
• IDR 143000 (7 Euro) / Person - Price per person of this itinerary for the child (include a glass of arak in bottle for memory / person)

Additional services:

• Price for an English -speaking guide: 550000 IDR / (29 euro) / Guide
• Price for a French -speaking guide: 605000 IDR / (32 euro) / Guide

Additional costs for lunch:

• Lunch 3 dishes: IDR 165000 (9 Euro)/Person
• Buffet style: IDR 99000 (5 euro)/person

*(Euro exchange rates used in this program are estimates and are subject to fluctuations. We reserve the right to revise these rates upwards based on currency market movements).

Included/not included

Included :

• Coffee/tea
• Balinese snacks
• 1 bottle of mineral water
• Activities mentioned
• Local guide (speaking only Indonesian)

Not included : 

• Flight ticket to return
• English or French -speaking guide
• Accommodation and transport
• Travel insurance
• Glass Arak bottles for memory not included
• Activities not mentioned
• Additional costs for lunch:
  1. Lunch 3 dishes
  2. Buffet style

Further information

• Address: Bali, Indonesia
• Duration: 1 hour
• Contact details  : contact@yourlocaleye.com

Agency

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