Bali Wellness Retreat: 7 Days Yoga, Temples & Spiritual Rejuvenation

Tour Overview

Itinerary Highlights

Day 1: Arrive Bali — Settle into Ubud

Transfer from airport to your wellness resort in the hills above Ubud, surrounded by jungle and rice terraces. Afternoon: welcome ritual with a Balinese priest (pemangku) — a simple purification blessing with holy water and incense to mark the beginning of your journey. Evening: gentle yin yoga session followed by a welcome dinner of organic Balinese cuisine. Overnight Ubud wellness resort.

Day 2: Morning Yoga, Tirta Empul Purification & Sound Healing

6:30 AM: Hatha yoga as the sun rises over the jungle. After breakfast, visit Tirta Empul for the melukat purification ceremony — a guided experience through the sacred springs. Afternoon: Balinese healing session with a traditional healer (balian) — using palm reading, pulse diagnosis, and herbal remedies. Evening: sound healing (gong bath) — the vibrations of gongs, singing bowls, and drums induce deep meditative states. Overnight Ubud.

Day 3: Rice Terrace Trek, Jamu Making & Sunset Meditation

Morning trek through the Campuhan Ridge and surrounding rice paddies — a 2-hour gentle walk with spectacular views. Visit an organic farm for a jamu making workshop — learn to prepare the traditional Indonesian herbal tonics using turmeric, ginger, tamarind, and other natural ingredients. Afternoon: visit the Pyramids of Chi, an extraordinary sound-healing center with two giant pyramids built to precise acoustic specifications — experience an Ancient Sound Healing session inside. Evening: sunset meditation at a ridge-top pavilion. Overnight Ubud.

Day 4: Cooking Class, Art Village & Barong Dance

Morning: farm-to-table cooking class using ingredients from the on-site organic garden. Afternoon: visit the artisan villages around Ubud — Celuk (silver jewelry), Batuan (traditional painting), and Mas (woodcarving) where craftsmen follow traditions passed down for generations. Learn about the philosophy behind Balinese art — ngayah (selfless service) and taksu (divine inspiration). Evening: Barong dance performance — the eternal battle between good (Barong) and evil (Rangda), a cornerstone of Balinese Hindu philosophy. Overnight Ubud.

Day 5: Sidemen — The Bali That Time Forgot

Drive to Sidemen, a valley in East Bali where traditional life continues largely unchanged. The Sidemen valley, with Mount Agung as backdrop, offers the Bali of 30 years ago — no traffic, no crowds, just rice terraces and village life. Check into a hillside retreat. Afternoon: guided village walk — visit a traditional house compound, meet local weavers creating endek (ikat) textiles on backstrap looms, and learn about the Balinese calendar system (pawukon) that governs ceremonies. Evening: stargazing and silent meditation. Overnight Sidemen.

Day 6: Sidemen Trek, Water Purification & Farewell Ceremony

Morning trek through the Sidemen rice terraces, crossing bamboo bridges and passing through coconut groves. The 3-hour loop offers intimate views of rural Balinese life — farmers tending crops, ducks in the paddies, and the ever-present sound of water flowing through the subak system. Afternoon: final purification ceremony at a secluded water temple. Evening: farewell dinner with traditional gamelan music — the rhythmic gong kebyar style. Overnight Sidemen.

Day 7: Morning Practice & Depart

Final sunrise yoga session. Closing circle ceremony — reflect on your journey. Brunch with fresh tropical fruits. Transfer to Ngurah Rai Airport or continue to your next destination.

Inclusions

• 6 nights (4 Ubud wellness resort + 2 Sidemen retreat) with daily organic breakfast
• Daily yoga sessions (Hatha, Yin, Vinyasa) + meditation
• Tirta Empul guided purification ceremony
• Balinese healer session (balian)
• Sound healing (gong bath) + Pyramids of Chi session
• Jamu making workshop
• Farm-to-table cooking class
• Sidemen valley trek + village immersion
• All temple dances & performances (Barong, Kecak, Gamelan)
• 5 dinners + daily lunch with organic, locally-sourced cuisine
• Airport transfers + guide throughout

What’s Not Included

• Entrance fees to attractions
• Tour Guide
• Meal (lunch and dinner)
• International flights
• Travel insurance
• Personal expenses