Day 1 – Sunday, Nov 3
Welcome to Bali. Today is the day to set foot onto the land of this beguiling country. Begin to breathe in the beauty of Bali. It is about resting and rejuvenating after your journey. A time to relax at the beautiful hotel on the beach. To meet your fellow travelers, to refresh your body with a nourishing massage after a long day of travel and to begin to create the magic with your Bali family. To set into motion your intentions for the trip and your life ahead. And begin to forge life-long bonds with these beautiful souls.
Arrive Airport
Be met by driver and transferred to the hotel in Nusa Dua
Rest / Massage
Opening circle
Group Dinner on beach
Overnight Nusa Dua – Bali Tropic Resort & Spa (Royal Room)
Day 2 – Monday, Nov 4
Rest. Relax. Be Blessed. Today we rest from our long voyage and prepare our bodies for the remainder of the retreat. We will begin the morning together with some gentle and rejuvenating stretching, breath work and a guided meditation. After a healthy breakfast we will take part in a Balinese welcome / blessing. The remainder of the day will be focused on rejuvenating your body, resting on the beach or at the pool, and luxuriating in an afternoon massage. In the evening we will be treated to a traditional Balinese dance performance while enjoying a sumptuous buffet on the beach.
Morning Breath work / Stretch
Breakfast
Balinese Blessing
Beach time bonding
Massage
Dinner / Cultural Show
Overnight Nusa Dua
Day 3 – Tuesday, Nov 5
Temple to Town. Today we begin with gentle morning stretches, breath work, circle and guided meditation by the water. We will pack up and head to Uluwatu temple – a beautiful temple on the cliffs of the ocean and a site of major importance for the Balinese. Then we travel to Ubud – the spiritual center of Bali to begin our next phase of the journey. We will check into Ubud’s oldest hotel, a cultural landmark built by the Balinese Royal family. A lively “Welcome Dinner” at Zest will provide the opportunity to meet our Balinese Goddess guide Putu and mingle with fellow spiritual travelers at this heavenly location.
Morning Breath work / Stretch
Breakfast
Uluwatu Temple
Transfer to Ubud – Bali’s Spiritual Center
Massages & Grotto Time
Dinner at Zest – meet Putu – our goddess Guide
Overnight Ubud Historic Hotel – Hotel Tjampuhan Spa (Deluxe Raja Room)
Day 4 – Wednesday, Nov 6
Temple Magic and Purification. Today we begin with preparation for a sacred Temple day. We will begin at Bali’s most powerful water temple for a potent and beautiful water purification ritual among the local spiritual pilgrims at Tirta Empal. Afterwards we will explore the mysterious Gunung Kawi Temple, participate in an ancient and deep group meditation, then on to the beautiful grounds of the Elephant temple Goa Gaja. After lunch we will head back to the city center for afternoon massages, lounging in the grotto or at the pool, before our group dinner and blissful rest.
Morning Breath work / Stretch
Temple tour – including Powerful Ritual cleansing at Tita Empal Water Temple
Meditation in Goa Gaja Temple and Gunung Kawi
Lunch
Massage and Grotto time
Dinner
Overnight Ubud Hotel
Day 5 – Thursday, Nov 7
Sacred Monkeys and Blessings: After our morning breath work and stretches – we will head to the wonderful Monkey Forest where we can sit among the wild sacred Macaque Monkeys who call this place their home. We will receive a special greeting by Made – who was the manager of Monkey Forest for many years. And of course – pose for those epic monkey selfies. After a quiet stroll through the lush gardens and temples watching the playful and cheeky monkeys, we will have a sumptuous lunch (and possibly a little surprise!) before heading to our beautiful private retreat center. We will spend the afternoon at leisure with massages. We will receive a group blessing from a Balinese priest, before a short honoring of love on the river’s edge. A celebration dinner caps the evening.
Morning Breath work / Stretch
Sacred Monkey Forest greeting with Made & Monkey Selfies
Lunch – Michael Franti’s Soul Shine Resort
Massages
Blessings by Balinese Priest on the River
Celebration & Dinner
Overnight Ubud Chandra Retreat Center (each room is unique)
Day 6 – Friday, Nov 8
Healing & Health: Today we super charge our energetic rejuvenation. A day dedicated to health and healing. After our morning stretches, breath work and a deep guided meditation, we will spend the day in physical rejuvenation. You will experience an individual Intuitive Traditional Balinese Healing session and rejuvenating massages. After lunch, we head to the city center to see the beautiful Saraswati Temple, then spend some fun free time in the market. In the evening we will gather for a delicious dinner and an amazing Ancient Sound Healing session inside a pyramid!
Morning Breath work / Stretch
Individual Session with Balinese Intuitive Guide
Massages
Visit the beautiful Saraswati Temple
Free time in Ubud
Powerful Ancient Sound healing in the Pyramids
Group dinner under the stars at Chi
Overnight Ubud Retreat
Day 7 – Saturday, Nov 9
Sacred Self, Sacred Source Day: Today we celebrate a deep-dive into ourselves and our own transformation through a guided sacred meditation day surrounded by the exquisite energy of Spiritual Bali. We begin the day with breath work, stretches and guided meditation. After our intention circle we spend the day in deep contemplation with the meditation. After massages, a beautiful circle around the fire and dinner – we send our intentions to the universal consciousness through our deep dream state.
Morning Breath work / Stretch
Group Circle
Sacred Guided Meditation
Massages
Dinner
Fireside Circle
Overnight Ubud Retreat
Day 8 – Sunday, Nov 10
Sunday Fun-day & Devotional Songs: After a beautiful stretch and energy work – we head off for those once-in-a-lifetime photos, great laughs and bonding. After you will have free time in Ubud for finish up that shopping. After lunch we head out to a beautiful jungle resort for a Bhakti celebration of song and dance and nature.
Morning Breath work / Stretch
Fun and memorable Swinging around
Free time in Ubud
Dinner and a Sacred, Soul-ful and Dance-worthy Kirtan
Day 9 – Monday, Nov 11
Sacred Service: Today we spend a few hours in our highest energetic frequency – Sacred Service. We believe that when we visit and enjoy foreign places – we “give back” to the beautiful people sharing their country by engaging in acts of service to the people and the animals that call that place home. After our energetic breath work and stretches – we will head for a few hours to help with the classes of local Balinese orphans and children with special needs, and the dedicated people who are providing sweet care to them. After a fun activity session with them – we eat at their cafe which employs students with special needs. After rest and massages – we head for a sumptuous dinner and a mind-blowing incredible Sound and Light healing session at the pyramids.
Morning Breath work / Stretch
Morning Service Project
Massages
Sound and Light Healing session
Overnight Ubud Retreat
Day 10 – Tuesday, Nov 12
Free Day of Self-Expression: After our gentle breath work, stretches and massage we will offer a few options for the day – a day to explore and free time to follow your whims. Share a contemplative walk through the gorgeous rice fields on Camphuhan Ridge walk, explore a local waterfall, explore more of the town of Ubud, or shop, shop, shop! Today will provide ample free time for any last minute shopping, personal exploring or other activities you want to do. We will end the day with delicious meal and soul-stirring music by Catur.
Morning Breath work / Stretch
Massages
Choose an activity – Champhuhan Ridge walk through rice fields, waterfall or time in Ubud!
Dinner / Music
Overnight Ubud retreat
Day 11 – Wednesday, Nov 13
Blissful Buddha Day: Moving Meditation day allows us to contemplate our world and the beautiful revitalization that we have received so far on this voyage. We start our day with breath work, stretches and a guided chakra meditation – then we head to the north of Bali marveling at the gorgeous rice terraces along the way. We visit the stunning Brahmavihara-Arama Buddhist temple and engage in a group creation meditation together. After a delicious and sweet stop at the Global VIllage Foundation Cafe (supporting those with disabilities) We will stop at the iconic and gorgeous Lake Beratan to marvel at the gorgeous lakeside temple and express ourselves with playful photo opportunities. Then we head back for a relaxing evening of rest, massages and a delicious dinner.
Morning Breath work / Stretch
Visit stunning Buddhist Temple of North Bali
Support local people with disabilities at Global Village Cafe
Gorgeous scenes and photo ops at Lake Beratan
Return to Ubud
Dinner & Night massages
Day 12 – Thursday, Nov 14
True Transformation: Today is our day to anchor in our transformations and embark on a powerful ritual to shape our future. After our morning breath work, stretches and circle – we will welcome our Balinese Goddess Putu Mahagiri to share how to create traditional Balinese offerings. Into these we will place our personal intentions and bring them to the gorgeous and profoundly moving water temple – where we will continue the ritual. Under the power and magic of this wonderful temple, we will release our intentions into the universe from a purified state. Afternoon free time and massages before dinner and closing circle around a fire pit under the stars.
Morning Breath work / Stretch
Make traditional Balinese offering with conscious intention for future
Water Temple and Ceremony
Massages
Dinner
Fire Circle – Full Moon Celebration
Overnight Ubud retreat
Day 13 – Friday, Nov 15 (Departure – Selamat Jalan “Good Bye” )
Today we say a bittersweet good-bye to our fellow travelers and this magical country. Taxis will take you straight to the airport – or you can head into town for a quickie shopping trip on your way to the airport. If you are staying on – we can help you to make arrangements.
Breakfast
Transfer to airport by taxi
Embrace lasting Bali magic, personal transformations and life-long friends!
INCLUSIONS
Airport transfers
12-Nights Accommodations (Beautiful Balinese hotels, retreats or similar)
All Activities (Sound healings / breath work / temples, etc) – see Meaningful Experiences
Temple Tours with Guides
Nature hikes
Daily Massages
Most Meals
Traditional Balinese Healing Session
All tours / guides for all activities
All transportation
Sacred Soul Meditation Day
NOT INCLUDED
Airfare
Shopping
Optional beach activities
Travel Insurance
Charity Donations
Tips (optional)
Laundry
PRICING
Double Occupancy: $3300 per person
Single Room: $3900 per person
Schedule
Upon Booking: $500
June 15: $500
August 15: $1000
Oct 1 – Balance Due
(We are happy to accommodate other payment schedules as necessary)