Self-Care in Bali: Relax Release Retreat with Taja

If you're looking for a bit more privacy, this add-on is for you! It takes you from a shared room to one that is entirely your own at the Om Ham Retreat & Resort.

Pick up time from hotel: 10:00 am

In the morning, you'll be picked up from the hotel and taken on a half-day morning tour. First stop: Ubud’s Royal Palace! Built in the 16th century, the palace is still home to Ubud’s King and the Royal family. Next, its onwards to Goa Gajah to discover am 11th-century cave with an ornately-carved entrance resembling a demon's mouth. The relics found here strongly indicate that this site once had a Buddhist and Hindu past. The last stop is Tegenungan Waterfall, located in the jungle. The waterfall has a viewpoint that gives you the opportunity to marvel at the lush surroundings. After the tour, you'll be taken back to the hotel.

Pick up time from hotel: 8:00 am / Minimum 2 people to run tour

You'll be picked up from the hotel and taken to the charming village of Carang Sari. Enjoy a cup of tea in the tranquil surroundings while chatting with your local guide. After a safety briefing, hop on your bike and embark on a two-hour cycling tour that will take your through rice terraces and rural villages. Snap amazing photos of scenic vistas, talk to the friendly locals, and see scenes of daily life. You will also have the chance to stop at the Sangeh monkey forest for a close encounter with these cheeky animals. Lunch will be included after the tour (at a local restaurant), before you are taken back to the hotel in the early afternoon.

Note: We recommend wearing shorts and sports shoes, a hat, sunscreen, and a change of clothes for after the tour. This tour is not recommended for anyone under 1.25 m (4 ft) tall.

Pick up time from hotel: 9:00 am

Discover the charms of Ubud on foot, starting with a visit to the Sacred Monkey Forest. Come across three ancient Hindu temples, beautiful jungle-covered statues and, of course, groups of indigenous macaque monkeys! Then, it's onwards to Hanoman Street to a local community space. Here, learn to make unique Balinese offerings called Canang Sari, refresh with a chilled coconut drink, then stroll around Ubud’s bustling art market. Pick up some souvenirs if you wish, then visit the home of well-known Ubud painter and architect I Gusti Nyoman Lempad, who built many of the palaces and temples in Ubud. His grandson I Gusti Gede Udayana is often at the house and will be happy to share his grandfather’s stories.

Enjoy a typical Balinese dish at a local eatery for lunch before continuing to the Blanco Renaissance Museum to explore a collection of Antonio Blanco's unique works before heading to the bridge to hike up one of Ubud’s most scenic walking paths. At the end of the path, a foot massage and a tranquil spa awaits.

Pick up time from hotel: 8:30 am

Embark on a road trip in a Volkswagen 181 convertible (note: no A/C) for a memorable guided day tour of Bali! Journey to the Karangasem regency to see the Besakih temple and enjoy a stroll through this impressive temple complex. After a lunch break, we'll continue driving through mile after mile of beautiful landscapes, stopping to take photos of stunning rice terraces and to visit the Tirta Gangga water palace. We will also drive to Tenganan, a charming village of the Bali Aga people, for a walking excursion. Following this insightful glimpse in to village life, hop back in the VW for the journey back to the hotel.

Pick up time from hotel: 8:30 am

Add a touch of adventure to your holiday with a half-day white water rafting adventure along the Ayung River. Upon reaching the riverbanks (via private transfer), meet with professional rafting guides who will provide a detailed safety demonstration. Then, don your helmet and lifejacket, and head down the river on a rafting journey! (Note: This is a join-in rafting activity — each raft will carry four guests and one guide)

The journey will take 1.5 – 2 hours and consist of a mix of gently-flowing waters and faster rapids. Pass towering gorges, waterfalls and lush farmlands. You'll have the chance to stop halfway on the riverbanks for a chance to swim or to simply soak in the scenery. After the adventure, you'll be transferred to a local restaurant set amid the jungle. Dry off in the changing rooms, then enjoy a delicious Indonesian buffet lunch!

Pick up time from hotel: 9:00 am

Set off on a full-day tour to Lake Batur and Bali’s scenic interior. Enjoy fantastic panoramas over the beautiful rice fields and landscapes as we take a scenic drive. Some stops on this journey include the town of Tampaksiring for a visit to the 11th-century temples of Gunung Kawi, Tirta Empul (a sacred water temple), Kintamani (a volcanic region home to Mt. Batur, a place we'll stop to have lunch while gazing upon Lake Batur), Penglipuran (a traditional countryside village) and finally the sacred Kehen Temple. After the tour ends, we'll return to the hotel.