
Balinese Shadow Puppetry Making Experience
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Is Balinese Shadow Puppetry Making Experience worth booking?
Balinese Shadow Puppetry Making Experience is a 3-hour experience in Ubud, Indonesia, from $71 per person. It scores 48 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 48 / 100
- Rating
- Not yet rated
- Duration
- 3 hours
- From
- $71 per person
Explore the art of Balinese shadow puppetry in a hands-on workshop. This unique opportunity lets you carve, color, and animate your own puppet, guided by a skilled Balinese puppet master who shares insights into the rich Wayang Kulit tradition. Sessions range from a two-hour puppet carving class to a full four-hour experience, allowing you to create and paint your own puppet from scratch. Ideal for families, art lovers, or anyone curious about this captivating cultural art form, each class includes all materials and a bonus demonstration of puppet manipulation. To complete the experience, enjoy a tasting menu featuring traditional IndoVedic dishes and drinks prepared by Dapur USADA.
What you get
About this experience
Explore the art of Balinese shadow puppetry in a hands-on workshop. This unique opportunity lets you carve, color, and animate your own puppet, guided by a skilled Balinese puppet master who shares insights into the rich Wayang Kulit tradition. Sessions range from a two-hour puppet carving class to a full four-hour experience, allowing you to create and paint your own puppet from scratch. Ideal for families, art lovers, or anyone curious about this captivating cultural art form, each class includes all materials and a bonus demonstration of puppet manipulation. To complete the experience, enjoy a tasting menu featuring traditional IndoVedic dishes and drinks prepared by Dapur USADA.
What's included
Included
- Puppet to take home (carved, colored, or both, depending on package)
- Use of workshop space and equipment
- Bonus 5-minute puppet manipulation demo for all participants
- Mineral water during the session
- All required materials (wood, paints, carving tools, etc.)
- Lunch
- Professional Balinese artist/instructor
Not included
- Transportation to Usada Bali (self-arranged)
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Ubud
Enter Dapur Usada at Jl. Sugriwa No.4, when you enter look for our Front Office Staff wearing a maroon shirt.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Enter Dapur Usada at Jl. Sugriwa No.4, when you enter look for our Front Office Staff wearing a maroon shirt.
Options you can book
Puppet Coloring Experience
Duration: 2 hours: Paint and decorate a pre-carved puppet using traditional patterns and colors in a guided art session.
Full Puppet Carving&Coloring
Duration: 4 hours: Create your puppet from start to finish carve, paint, and take home a handmade Balinese masterpiece.
Puppet Performance Technique
Duration: 1 hour: Learn to animate Balinese puppets through movement, voice, and storytelling like a local puppet master.
Puppet Carving Experience
Duration: 2 hours: Carve your own Balinese puppet from wood using traditional tools with guidance from a local artist.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 25 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Usada Bali
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Good to know
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $71 to $2,550,000
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 48
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Balinese Shadow Puppetry Making Experience: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Ubud.
How much does Balinese Shadow Puppetry Making Experience cost?
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Prices start at $71 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Ubud usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Balinese Shadow Puppetry Making Experience take?
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Plan for about 3 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Ubud is not rushed.
Is Balinese Shadow Puppetry Making Experience worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 48 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (0/5 across 0 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Ubud, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Balinese Shadow Puppetry Making Experience?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Balinese Shadow Puppetry Making Experience suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 3-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Balinese Shadow Puppetry Making Experience?
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Around 0 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Ubud can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Ubud and add a light layer if any part of the 3-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Balinese Shadow Puppetry Making Experience start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Ubud within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Ubud?
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On Outty we rank every Ubud experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Private 1-Day Ubud Highlights Tour, Mount Batur Jeep Adventure, Mount Batur Sunrise Trekking (Private Tour and Breakfast at Restaurant). The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Ubud?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Ubud?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Balinese Shadow Puppetry Making Experience?
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Included: Puppet to take home (carved, colored, or both, depending on package); Use of workshop space and equipment; Bonus 5-minute puppet manipulation demo for all participants; Mineral water during the session; and All required materials (wood, paints, carving tools, etc.). Not included: Transportation to Usada Bali (self-arranged). Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Where is the meeting point for Balinese Shadow Puppetry Making Experience?
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Enter Dapur Usada at Jl. Sugriwa No.4, when you enter look for our Front Office Staff wearing a maroon shirt. Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.
What languages is Balinese Shadow Puppetry Making Experience offered in?
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It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Balinese Shadow Puppetry Making Experience?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Balinese Shadow Puppetry Making Experience wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Wheelchair accessible; Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller; Specialized infant seats are available; and Transportation options are wheelchair accessible. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Balinese Shadow Puppetry Making Experience if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Ubud. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
What booking options are available for Balinese Shadow Puppetry Making Experience?
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There are 4 options to choose from, including Puppet Coloring Experience, Full Puppet Carving&Coloring, Puppet Performance Technique, Puppet Carving Experience. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.
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