Bali Chocolate Factory and Farm Tour

Bali Chocolate Factory
and Farm Tour

Visit Bali’s very own organic and ethical chocolate factory. From the field
to the factory, see, taste, feel and smell the process of turning
organic beans into melt-in-your-mouth chocolate bars.

WHY THIS TOUR?

Welcome to chocolate heaven – right here in Tabanan, Bali! Few can resist the taste of rich, creamy chocolate, particularly the artisanal kind. CAU Chocolate produces delicious, organic chocolate that is high in quality and affordable, using ingredients that are sourced and produced by sustainable farming partners.

The company was formed in 2014 by Alit, a local cacao farmer, who dedicated himself to learning about cocoa and its post-harvest process, in particular how to transform the beans into delectable chocolate bars. He uses only beans from the local areas and is also involved in educating and improving the welfare of farmers.

TRAIL ITINERARY

Bali Chocolate Factory and Farm Tour

09:00 - 15:30

Your driver will collect you from your hotel and take you to Marga village in Tabanan. Located between verdant rice fields, CAU Chocolate is one of the few places in the world where chocolate is made only minutes away from where it is grown.

CAU Chocolate consists of a restaurant, chocolate-making workshops, rice fields and cacao farms. Step into this chocolate heaven and inhale the delicious aromas. During the factory tour, you will not only see but also feel, smell and taste the process of transforming organic cocoa beans into delicious Balinese chocolate.

The tour starts with a short walk through the cocoa plantation, where you will learn how the plants are grown and harvested before being fermented and dried. Then it is time to see the chocolate making process in action. Watch the the grinding, crunching and tempering process as the liquid chocolate is poured onto a table and is smoothed until perfection.

After lunch, take a walk through the fields to see first-hand how crops are cultivated. You even get the chance to join the farmers in the planting process.

Before the transfer back to your hotel, do not forget to buy some of the delicious chocolate bars to take back home.

THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW

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INCLUSIONS

  • A full-day tour with a professional English-speaking guide. Other languages are on request and may be subject to supplementary charges
  • Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle with professional driver.
  • A guided chocolate making and tasting experience
  • A ploughing and rice planting tour
  • A chocolate souvenir
  • All entrance fees for visits as mentioned in the description.
  • All applicable taxes and service charges
  • Lunch at a local restaurant is included (food only)

EXCLUSIONS

  • Personal expenses such as meals, drinks, tips and gratuities, shopping, portage fees and optional tours, unless otherwise stated
  • Hotel accommodation in the destination of commencement.
  • Compulsory Christmas, country-specific festival and/or New Year dinner at included hotels
  • Single supplement charges for single travelers, where applicable
  • Any airline tickets, visa fees, additional transportation cost from and to the general meeting point
  • Supplements for transfers for customers arriving or departing from any airport or resorts located outside the general pick-up and drop-off locations
  • Hotel expenses of a personal nature, should an overnight be included: this includes mini-bar consumption, laundry, room service, any telephone or other communication cost not mentioned in the program
  • Travel insurance coverage for customers (highly recommendable)

GOOD TO KNOW

  • This tour is operated on full private basis with English-speaking guide. Other languages are on request / subject to availability and supplementary charges may apply
  • Return transfers for this excursion apply only / are inclusive for customers staying along South Bali (Sanur, Kuta, Nusa Dua, Jimbaran, Legian and Seminyak) and Ubud. Transfers outside these areas, including any harbour and Bali’s International Airport are excluded. Supplements apply for customers who want to join this excursion outside one of these regions.
  • This tour is not operational during Nyepi Day, Bali’s Day of Silence. The date of this spiritual day changes annually.
  • We will do all possible to comply with any dietary requirements during this excursion; it may not always be possible to confirm your wishes in advance based on the choice of local restaurant
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  • We will always make the effort to confirm the exact pick-up time upon reservation. For any operational issues in which are not able to confirm the exact pick-up time in advance, we reserve the right to inform you the day before the departure of the tour.
  • Please note pick-up and drop-off services may not be confirmed for customers staying at private residences, apartment complexes, or other non-registered tourism accommodations. Customers may be asked to meet at a nearby hotel for pick-up and drop off.
  • Natural elements of any kind have a destructive effect on electronic equipment. It is the customer’s own responsibility to ensure that any camera, mobile telephone or other device is properly wrapped and protected against these elements. We cannot be held responsible in any way for negligence and/or not following suggestions for any damage related to this.
  • Please ensure that you bring sunglasses, a hat /cap and sunblock with a high SPF factor when traveling with us on this tour – even when it is cloudy, the sun’s rays are still very powerful.
  • We reserve the right to make necessary changes to the excursion in case of unfavourable weather conditions or situations where we are forced to make alterations to guarantee the safety of our guests.
  • The protection of the country’s flora and fauna is of immense importance for us. We will not pursue any activities for guests that are not in line with our animal, wildlife and environment protection principles.
  • It is the responsibility of the customer to provide us with the correct hotel information, should pick-up and drop-off services be included in the package. Any changes in accommodation outside 24 hours will be handled accordingly: changes within 24 hours may be on request.
  • In the event of no-show or change of accommodation without prior consent and confirmation from us within 24 hours may result in the applicable cancellation charges as outlined in the terms and conditions.
  • We recommend bringing an extra set of clothes for after the activities.

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