Temples & Sacred Sanctuaries: Bali Yoga Retreat with Kenza
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Duration
9 days · 8 nights
Travel Date
Jan, 2023
Activity Level
Moderate
Group Size
8 – 12
Transportation
Van
Tour Price
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Age range
18+
Travel interest
Wellness, yoga, culture, nature
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Breathe easy and release all your inner tension as you journey to Bali to unwind, recharge, and renew yourself. This dreamy multi-day escape has been specially designed for anyone needing to decompress and let go of the stresses of daily life. As each day of this retreat unfolds, partake in rejuvenating yoga sessions, enjoy wholesome vegetarian meals, and discover the best of Bali on spectacular day trips to some of the island's best treasures, including the sea-facing Tanah Lot Temple, the lush Jatiluwih rice fields, the monkey-guarded Pulaki Temple, the hidden Munduk Waterfall, and more! Immersive experiences such as a Balinese cooking class and local village excursions will bring you closer to Bali's unique culture. This is a very special journey you deserve — don't miss out.
Cancellation policy
Refunds for deposits
If you cancel your trip after placing a deposit but before your card on file is charged for the full payment, you can request a full refund of your deposit up to 30 days before the tour departure.
Refunds for fully-paid trips
If you cancel your trip after making the full payment, you may change or cancel your trip up to 30 days before the tour departure for a refund.
Your TourHero
Duration
9 days · 8 nights
Travel Date
Jan, 2023
Activity Level
Moderate
Group Size
8 – 12
Transportation
Van
Breathe easy and release all your inner tension as you journey to Bali to unwind, recharge, and renew yourself. This dreamy multi-day escape has been specially designed for anyone needing to decompress and let go of the stresses of daily life. As each day of this retreat unfolds, partake in rejuvenating yoga sessions, enjoy wholesome vegetarian meals, and discover the best of Bali on spectacular day trips to some of the island's best treasures, including the sea-facing Tanah Lot Temple, the lush Jatiluwih rice fields, the monkey-guarded Pulaki Temple, the hidden Munduk Waterfall, and more! Immersive experiences such as a Balinese cooking class and local village excursions will bring you closer to Bali's unique culture. This is a very special journey you deserve — don't miss out.
Timeline
- Day 1 · Bali
- Arrive at Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)
- Meet with driver at the Golden Bird Lounge
- Transfer to accommodation
- Check-in at Tapa Tepi Kali Canggu
- 5:00 pm – Short briefing with guide at the hotel
- Opening ceremony
- Welcome dinner
- Day 2 · Bali
- Morning yoga session
- Breakfast
- Visit Taman Ayun Temple & Tanah Lot Temple
- Lunch and dinner at local restaurant
- Evening yoga session
- Day 3 · Bali
- Morning yoga session
- Breakfast and check out of accommodation
- Travel towards Pemuteran Village
- Stopover – trek to Jatiluwih rice fields & Batukaru Temple
- Lunch at local restaurant
- Arrive at Pemuteran Village
- Check-in at Kubuku Eco Dive Lodge
- Evening yoga session
- Dinner
- Day 4 · Bali
- Morning yoga session
- Breakfast
- Balinese cuisine cooking class (with lunch)
- Free time
- Evening yoga session
- Dinner
- Day 5 · Bali
- Morning yoga session
- Breakfast
- Visit Bukit Batu Kursi Temple & Pulaki Temple
- Lunch
- Evening yoga session
- Dinner
- Day 6 · Bali
- Morning yoga session
- Breakfast and check out of accommodation
- Journey to Sanur – stopover at Munduk Waterfall & Pura Ulun Danu Beratan
- Check-in at Hotel Prama Sanur Beach
- Lunch
- Evening yoga session
- Dinner
- Day 7 · Bali
- Morning yoga session
- Breakfast
- Barong & Keris dance performance at Batubulan Village
- Learn to make a traditional offering of fresh flowers
- Visit Tirta Empul for purification
- Lunch
- Evening yoga session
- Dinner
- Day 8 · Bali
- Morning yoga session
- Breakfast
- Free time
- Lunch
- Visit Uluwatu Temple; sunset kecak dance
- Evening yoga session
- Dinner
- Day 9 · Departure
- Breakfast
- Closing ceremony
- Check out of accommodation
- Transfer to airport
- Journey ends
Details
Day 1
Welcome to Bali, the perfect island escape for pure relaxation, tranquil scenery, and incredible cultural experiences
We are so thrilled to have you with us on this incredible journey in Bali, one of the most sought-after destinations for a wellness getaway to leave behind all the stresses of the outside world. Your next few days will be filled with experiences that will help you renew yourself, from daily yoga sessions to delightful excursions to explore the most scenic parts of the island and its sacred temples. Upon arriving at the airport, make your way to the Golden Bird Lounge after clearing immigration. You will be picked up by your driver and transferred directly to your hotel, located in Canggu. Once you've checked into the hotel, your local guide will meet you at 5:00 pm to give your group a short briefing on tomorrow's itinerary. Then, partake in an opening ceremony to celebrate the start of this wellness getaway with your fellow retreat companions! Enjoy a hearty welcome dinner and cheers to your first night in Bali.
Day 2
Embark on an excursion to see the stunning Taman Ayun Temple and the sea-front Tanah Lot Temple
Start your day with a rejuvenating morning yoga session followed by a delicious breakfast. Our first excursion of the day is a visit to the magnificent Taman Ayun Temple, located an hour's drive away. This royal temple of the Mengwi Empire is one of Bali's most-visited temples — it's traditional multi-storied design, beautiful gardens, and lovely water features make it a truly wonderful site. After our visit, we'll continue onwards to Tanah Lot Temple. Built to worship Bhatara Segara (the sea God), this temple is today one of the most photographed sea temples in Bali. Here, you will find many shops selling local handicrafts and signature local products at the entrance. Why not pick up a souvenir or two? To refuel over the course of our extensive tour, we'll stop at local restaurants for our lunch and dinner. To close the night, we'll wind down with an evening yoga session back at the hotel.
Day 3
Enjoy a trekking adventure to see the Jatiluwih rice fields and Batukaru Temple; get settled in Pemuteran
After morning yoga and a hearty breakfast, we'll check out from our Canggu hotel and jump in the car to drive north towards Pemuteran Village. On the way, we'll stop and enjoy a short trek through the village of Jatiluwih to admire the beautiful scenery of the rice fields here. We will also stop to visit a local house and the Batukaru Temple for some cultural immersion. Our trekking adventure will take approximately 1.5 – 2 hours. Afterwards, we'll have lunch together at a local restaurant before continuing with a 2.5-hour drive to reach Pemuteran Village. Get checked into your new hotel, enjoy an evening yoga session, and indulge in a well-deserved dinner.
Day 4
Get hands-on with a Balinese cuisine cooking class
After our usual morning yoga session and a filling breakfast, you'll get the chance to try out a cooking class where you'll learn to cook authentic Balinese cuisine, guided by a local cook. Make something delicious with local ingredients — and once lunchtime rolls around, taste your creations! The rest of the day is free for you to enjoy at leisure. In the evening, we'll come together for our evening yoga session before dinner.
Day 5
Pay a visit to the Bukit Batu Kursi Temple and the Pulaki Temple — look out for the holy monkeys!
Good morning! Today, after yoga and breakfast, we'll drive up into the hills to visit the sacred Bukit Batu Kursi Temple. Locals in Bali often visit this temple to request guidance about their career path. After our visit, we'll visit the Pulaki Temple, located close to Bukit Batu Kursi. Set on flat land with a stone hill bank and the blue ocean as its backdrop, this temple is interesting for the fact that locals believe that a holy group of monkeys live in the vicinity, and that they protect the temple from negative influences. Keep a lookout for them!
Day 6
Marvel at the cascading Munduk Waterfall and discover the magic of the Ulun Danu Temple
After yoga and breakfast, it's time to check out of the hotel and continue to Sanur. Along the way, we'll stop to take a walk through aromatic clove and coffee plantations to find the spectacular Munduk Waterfall, hidden in the jungle. Back on the road, we'll make one more stop, this time at Pura Ulun Danu Beratan, set within the highlands of the mountainous Bedugul Regency. Here, atop a plateau that sits on Lake Beratan, stands the majestic Ulun Danu Temple. Finally, we check into our hotel in Sanur, where we'll enjoy our usual evening yoga session and unwind for the night with good food and great company.
Day 7
Enjoy a day filled with cultural experiences – from dance performances to water purification
After yoga and breakfast, journey to Batubulan Village to see a traditional Barong and Keris dance performance steeped in ancestral cultural heritage dating back to the Pre-Hindu period. Afterwards, we'll drive to a local house to learn to make traditional offerings out of fresh flowers and discover the meaning behind this practice. You will also be invited into a private family temple for an insightful lesson about the symbolism of the statues and alters inside. Finally, visit the Tirta Empul Temple and partake in a purification session at this holy site.
Day 8
After yoga and breakfast, spend your morning freely, then head to Uluwatu Temple to witness a kecak dance performance at sunset
Enjoy a yoga session before breakfast. The rest of the morning is free for you to spend as you wish — why not soak up some sunshine on the beach or relax by the pool? In the afternoon, we'll drive south to visit Uluwatu Temple, a popular place of worship where hundreds of visitors gather every day. The temple is located on the picturesque southwestern coast of the island, atop a cliff that hangs over the ocean. Once the sun begins to set, witness a kecak dance performance, during which a version of the epic Ramayana Saga is retold.
Day 9
Round off this spectacular retreat with a closing ceremony before it’s time to say goodbye
It’s the final day of this retreat — we hope you have had a wonderful journey in connecting with Bali's most sacred locations. After one last breakfast this morning followed by a closing ceremony to wrap up our journey together, it’s time to leave the hotel behind and depart for the airport. We hope to see you again — travel safe!
Accommodation
Tapa Tepi Kali Canggu
Tapa Tepi Kali Canggu is a modern and casual hotel located just 1.8 kilometers from Echo Beach. The property features a garden, a refreshing outdoor swimming pool, and a restaurant. Guest rooms offer private bathrooms fitted with a shower and free toiletries, complimentary Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, desks, and flat-screen TVs. Room type: ROH - Twin Room.
Kubuku Eco Dive Lodge
Kubuku Eco Dive Lodge is a laid-back hotel located just a short seven-minute walk from Pemuteran Beach on the Bali Sea. The property features an outdoor pool and a casual bar/restaurant with a thatched roof, while relaxed guest rooms offer Wi-Fi connectivity, flat-screen TVs, minifridges, and tea/coffeemaking facilities. All rooms feature balconies and 4-poster beds with mosquito nets. Room type: ROH - Twin Room.
Hotel Prama Sanur Beach
Prama Sanur Beach is a 5-star hotel located alongside Mertasari Beach. Here, you have easy access to must-see destinations and the tranquility of Bali’s shoreline right at your fingertips. This eco-friendly resort features 428 rooms encased by a sandy beach and lush tropical gardens. Enjoy the sunshine at the Lagoon Pool with swim-up bar, get adventures at the Watersport Centre, pamper yourself at the spa, and dine at one of five restaurants on site. In your room, find the same comforts and luxuries with plush bedding, AC, flat-screen TV, tea and coffee-maker, safety box, free Wi-Fi, minibar, balcony, and en suite with shower. Room type: Double/twin room; shared occupancy.
Included
- 2 nights at Tapa Tepi Kali Canggu
- 3 nights at Kubuku Eco Dive Lodge
- 3 nights at Hotel Prama Sanur Beach
- Shared double occupancy in accommodations
- All meals on day 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8
- Dinner on day 1 (arrival day)
- Breakfast on day 9 (departure day)
- All meals are suitable for vegetarians
- All activities described in the itinerary (including entrance fees)
- Airport and activity transfers
- Daily morning and evening yoga sessions
Not included
- Flights
- All food not mentioned in inclusions
- Drinks with included lunches and dinners
- Optional add-ons
- Travel insurance
- Gratuities
Cancellation policy
Refunds for deposits
If you cancel your trip after placing a deposit but before your card on file is charged for the full payment, you can request a full refund of your deposit up to 30 days before the tour departure.
Refunds for fully-paid trips
If you cancel your trip after making the full payment, you may change or cancel your trip up to 30 days before the tour departure for a refund.
- It's wonderful to have you joining us on this Bali getaway, one of the most sought-after destinations for decompressing, rejuvenating, and letting go of all the stresses of the outside world. - Dimitri Dim
- We will head to Uluwatu Temple to witness a kecak dance performance at sunset. - Polina Kuzovkova
- A version of the epic Ramayana Saga is retold during this performance. - Sarah Arista
- Explore the Ulun Danu Beratan Temple and surrounding lake. - Unsplash: Guillaume Marques
- A tour of Pulaki Temple is exciting, but the chance to make friends with some adorable monkeys is an even bigger draw! - Wikimedia Commons
- Your next few days will be filled with experiences that will help you renew yourself, from twice-daily yoga sessions to various excursions to the most scenic parts of the island! - Thiều Hoàng Phước
- We'll continue onwards to Tanah Lot Temple, one of the most photographed sea temples in Bali. - Unsplash: Eyestetix Studio
- Start your day with a rejuvenating morning yoga session followed by a delicious breakfast. - Jared Rice
- Visit the magnificent Taman Ayun Temple and wander the beautiful grounds. - Wikimedia Commons
- Enjoy a trek to see the lush Jatiluwih rice fields and the sacred Batukaru Temple, before continuing onwards to Pemuteran. - Rio Lecatompessy
- Try out a cooking class and learn to cook authentic Balinese cuisine, guided by a local cook! - Shibupavizha George
- Take a walk through aromatic clove and coffee plantations to find the spectacular Munduk Waterfall, hidden in the jungle. - Une fille en vadrouille
- Enjoy a day filled with cultural experiences – from dance performances to water purification. - Florian GIORGIO
- Kubuku Eco Dive Lodge - Kubuku Eco Dive Lodge
- Kubuku Eco Dive Lodge - Kubuku Eco Dive Lodge
- Tapa Tepi Kali Canggu - Tapa Tepi Kali Canggu
- Tapa Tepi Kali Canggu - Tapa Tepi Kali Canggu
- Hotel Prama Sanur Beach - Hotel Prama Sanur Beach