Buffalo Racing, Dancing and Photography in West Bali

 A rare chance to see Buffalo Racing in West Bali and other fascinating sights, and stay in a private house with a famous photographer, well off the beaten track.

The package is 3-days 2-nights.

It’s about 3 hours drive from Ubud to Tegalcangkring (depending on the traffic). There are some beautiful scenic landscapes on the way.

The house has 4 bedrooms (2 with single beds) accommodating up to 9 people.

Included:

• Sunset at Delodbrawah beach (weather permitting).
• Early morning sunrise at Perancak River Estuary (weather permitting).
• Fishing port activities.
• The beautifully carved and painted Bugis fishing boats.
• Jagatnatha Botanic Gardens.
• The magnificent Jagatnatha Temple.
• Short presentation by Deniek G. Sukarya on practical photography tips and techniques.
• Drive to Bunut Bolong, a massive, sacred tree with a hole through it which cars can drive through.
• The ancient, important Rambut Siwi Temple.
• The beach for sunset photography.
• Private Jegog Dance Performance (15 musicians, 8 dancers), the unique bamboo orchestra of Jembrana, at Deniek’s home.
• Early drive to Lanyah or Gintungan rice fields to photograph sunrise and rice farmers’ activities.
• Makepung, the unique, incredibly exciting and colourful bull race of Jembrana from preparation to actual racing of the decorated chariots.

Accommodation

• 1 room for 1 or 2 people (twin sharing)                   
• 2 rooms for 3 people (twin sharing)                       
• 2 rooms for 4 people (twin sharing)                       
• 3 rooms for 5 people (twin sharing)                        
• 3 rooms for 6 people (twin sharing)                        
• 4 rooms for 8-9 people (twin sharing)                      

Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements.

Transport

Please let us know in good time if you need transport to and from Jembrana. It’s not included.

Pick up and Drop back to Murni’s Houses & Spa.

If you have your own transport, we’ll provide directions to the house in Tegalcangkring.

Your Host

Deniek G. Sukarya, a native of the region, is a great photographer, dance choreographer and musician, with more than 15 books, including the best seller Kiat Sukses Deniek G. Sukarya dalam Photography dan Stok Foto. His book, Indonesia – Harmony in Diversity was given as the Presidential Gift for visitors by President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono.

Bring:

Your phone or camera. You don’t need to be an expert photographer.

Make sure it’s fully charged, with extra fully charged batteries and empty flash cards. If you have a tripod and filters, bring them.

Comfortable foot wear with non-slip soles, as the places can be wet and muddy, as well as a hat and sun block. A flashlight will be useful if you’re in the dark or low light.

Payment

Please note that full payment is required on booking and as everything has to be arranged and paid in advance for this private workshop, it’s non-refundable.

Book as much in advance as possible.

Note normally several weeks notice is required to arrange this special opportunity, but you may be lucky.

 

 

We will call for you and reserve the places.

Email: murni (at) murnis.com or tell Reception.