Penglipuran Village is a traditional Balinese village in the cool highlands of Bangli, known around the world as one of the cleanest villages on the planet. With its car-free main street, neat rows of matching traditional gates and spotless stone paths, it offers a rare glimpse into a way of life that has been carefully preserved for generations.

The guided village tour is led by a local guide from the village, who shares the stories, customs and values that shape daily life here. You’ll learn how the village is laid out by sacred zones, with temples at the top, family homes in the middle and the cemetery at the bottom. You’ll also hear how the whole community takes pride in caring for their home together. Tourism here is community-run, so your visit directly supports the village.

The tour takes you along the main street and into the village, where some families welcome visitors into their traditional compounds. From there, you’ll walk down to the ancestral bamboo forest, which the village has protected for generations and which earned them a national environmental award. It’s a cool, peaceful place for a slow walk and a rest at the bamboo café. The visit takes about 2 to 3 hours. Groups who’d like to go deeper can add hands-on workshops such as bamboo weaving, offering making, klepon cooking or a Balinese dance class. These need advance booking, add extra time to the visit, and are best suited to larger groups.

This activity takes place in Bangli, about 45 minutes to 1 hour from Ubud.