The Art of Balinese Fermentation: Arak & Salak Wine Daytrip

Uncover the secrets of Balinese fermentation in Desa Wisata Sibetan, Karangasem — the homeland of Salak Bali and traditional arak making.

This program combines learning and tasting: from exploring salak plantations to watching the arak distillation process and tasting local Salak Wine innovations.

Itinerary

09.00 – 09.30 : Welcome drink with Salak juice and short introduction.

09.30 – 10.30 : Walking tour through salak plantations and local farms.

10.30 – 11.30 : Arak workshop — fermentation and distillation demo + arak tasting (3 variants).

11.30 – 12.30 : Salak wine tasting — 2 local variants and innovation session.

12.30 – 13.00 : Cultural sharing on Tri Hita Karana philosophy and souvenir exchange.

13.00 : Closing and free time.

Include

• Welcome drink (Salak juice)
• Local guide & facilitator
• Arak fermentation and distillation workshop
• 3 arak tasting + 2 Salak Wine tasting
• Simple documentation
• Souvenir

Terms

1. During the visit and tasting:

• Guests are expected to behave respectfully toward local producers and community.
• Please wear polite and modest clothing appropriate for cultural settings.

2. During the plantation and workshop session:

• Do not damage plants or equipment used in fermentation/distillation.
• Littering is not allowed.

3. Guests must follow local guide instructions and village regulations throughout the program.