Bali Launches New Activities For Tourists At Famous Rice Terraces 

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Culture and nature are at the core of Bali’s tourism offering. One very special place perhaps better blends the incredible Balinese culture and the wonders of the natural landscape.

We are, of course, talking about the UNESCO World Heritage Jatiluwih Rice Terraces in Tabanan Regency. 

The Jatiluwih Rice Terraces are not only one of the most popular tourist attractions in Bali but, more significantly, one of the most critical landscapes on the whole island.

The rice paddies at Jatiluwih are working, productive agricultural lands that produce tonnes upon tonnes of heritage rice grain every year. In Bali, water flow is managed in a unique and traditional way.

The subak system has been in place for hundreds of years and allows farmers and land users to strategically control the flow of water across the landscape, from the high ridges to the coastal reefs, to help sustain agricultural growth and, in turn, life on the island. 

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While many tourists visit Jatiluwih Rice Terraces to simply see the hectares upon hectares of green terraced landscape, they also take the rare opportunity to learn more about the subak system, rice production, and the Balinese cultural relationship between people, land, and the Gods.

At Jatiluwih, tourism leaders are on a mission to help tourists connect more meaningfully to Balinese culture and nature.

So, they have created a new tourist attraction within the Jatiluwih Rice Terrace landscape, allowing tourists to dive deep into a whole new world of information and activities.

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Jatiluwih Eco Farm is being described as a mini Jatiluwih Rice Terrace. This model village, model farm-style attraction is the perfect place for tourists who want to deepen their understanding of the island’s most important crop.

No trip to Bali would be complete without a rice-based dish, whether it be nasi goreng, nasi campur, or even bubur injun which is a sweet red rice dessert made with coconut milk and palm sugar; not to be missed.

So it only makes sense that tourists would be interested in learning about where their food comes from, how it is grown, who grows it, and the cultural importance of the whole process. 

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Speaking to reporters, I Ketut Purna, the Owner of Jatiluwih Eco Farm and Manager of the Jatiluwih Rice Terrace Tourism Attraction, shared that the attraction is operated over 2 hectares and features not only rice crops but also avocado trees, honeybees, and other staple Balinese fruits, vegetables, and spices.

He explained, “The concept, other than farm to table, also has the concept of [connecting] back to nature.”

The demonstration plots at Jatiluwih Eco Farm allow the team to plant rice throughout the year, giving tourists the chance to see all stages of the rice-growing process at all times.

Rice is usually grown on a 5-6 month cycle. Purna shared, “Here, we can implement all rice field activities at any time without knowing the season.”

Purna and his team have a specific target of welcoming more international tourists to the farm to help them connect to nature, to their food, and to Balinese culture. He added,d “This place can accommodate 400 people. And this place is inspired to back up if [the main] Jatiluwih area is full.”

Purna and his team are determined to bring even more eco-tourism activities to the Jatiluwh Eco Farm.

He revealed “Next year we also target to make a glamping tour with a panorama of rice fields and mountains.” 

Glamping is an increasingly popular accommodation option for tourists in Bali who wish to disconnect from the busy world and reconnect with nature.

While Jatiluwih Rice Terraces and Eco Farm are located in the heart of Tabanan Regency, popular glamping spots are in the Bedugul Highlands, around Lake Batur in Kintamani, and in the wilds of West Bali National Park.