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Wellness Bali
October 6 – 14, 2023
Enter the tropical wonderland of Bali, as in the movie “Eat, Pray, Love” it has been a place known for spiritual journeys and wellness retreats for a long time. Whether you are seeking time in Bali as a bucket list item, in search of inner peace or merely some much needed rest and relaxation, we would love to have you join us. Regardless of your faith or lack of, this trip is for everyone, and we will start our journey with a traditional offering. We will immerse ourselves in nine days of rejuvenating activities, healthy food, and breathtaking travel moments. From daily yoga practices and traditional Balinese healing ceremonies to stops at serene beaches, you will feel Bali’s natural calming spirit. Along the way you will enjoy the company of our selected group of women.
Details & Pricing
Tour Price from $2195 CAD per person tour only based on shared occupancy. Single Room is a supplement of $1629
Flights are additional and can be arranged for a service fee. This service is recommended to ensure a seamless experience for you.
You must purchase Trip Cancellation/Cancel for any Reason insurance and Emergency health insurance at the time of deposit. Please ask for a quote.
This will be a fully guided tour by Marlain Wietzes, from Toronto.
Min group size: 12
Max group size: 15
Meals Included: 8 breakfast and 4 lunches.
Accommodation included: 8 nights based on twin occupancy. If you are traveling solo we will match you up with a roommate. If you prefer your own room, please inquire about the single supplement.
Included extras that are specific to a Chicktrips tour could include things like professional photography, guidebooks, pillow gifts or spa certificates.
Highlights
- Organic Cooking Class
- Healing Ceremony
- Balinese Healing Yoga Session
- Snorkelling Menjangan Island
- Gentle Hike to Munduk Waterfall
- Cycling Jatiluwih Rice Terrace
Terms & Conditions
Deposit of $500 CAD is required to confirm your space. At this time you will also be required to purchase trip cancellation / cancel for any reason coverage.
Cancellation more than 60 days prior to departure results in a loss of deposit.
Cancellation between 31 – 59 days will result in 50% of tour fees non-refundable.
Cancellation within 30 days of departure is non-refundable.
Itinerary
Day 1: Ubud
Depending on where you are arriving from we will likely all transfer to Ubud together. It’s a 2-hour drive, we will make sure you have some refreshments for the scenic drive. Depending on the mood of the group after the long flight, we may entertain you with some music or some interesting Bali trivia and facts. This evening, we will meet our local guide and anyone else in the group that may have arrived separately, we will have a brief meeting. Our guide can recommend some options for dinner and you can choose to join the rest of the group for a local meal. You have been given a notebook for journaling/ doodles, use it to set your intention for the trip ahead.
Puri Bagus Jati (or similar) accommodation.
Day 2: Ubud
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
Start your day with a Hatha yoga session.
Before departing, create an offering called Canang in Balinese. This offering will be brought with you to the temples to ask for permission from the gods to enter. Today we will visit Tirta Empul Temple: this beautiful Hindu temple, built in 962 and dedicated to Vishnu, the Hindu god of preservation. A great start to the trip as here you can wade through the bubbling springs believed to hold curative powers.
Next visit Gunung Kawi Temple an ancient funeral monument of the Balinese Kings. Be sure to check out the shrines carved into the cliff – they stand at an impressive 7m.
For lunch, we will support the Bali Community Training Lunch Program. This initiative supports and assists people living with disabilities in Bali to find independence and meaningful employment through training in the hospitality sector. In Hindu-Bali, it is a societal belief that being born with a disability is a product of “bad karma”. Our ground partners are working in the community to break down these stereotypes and provide resources, training, and education to adults living with disabilities to gain independence and confidence and find employment within their community. Fully managed and operated by individuals living with disabilities, enjoy a delicious traditional Balinese buffet lunch prepared by the organization while learning more about this initiative that empowers individuals through skills and employment training. All proceeds from this included lunch support the organization’s training, education, advocacy, and outreach programs, as well as resources such as wheelchairs and three-wheeled mopeds.
Optional afternoon yoga session.
Puri Bagus Jati (or similar) accommodation.
Day 3: Ubud
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
Enjoy an early morning yoga class before a healthy breakfast. Visit an organic farm accompanied by a chef who will explain the ingredients used in Balinese cuisine, then get your hands dirty and enjoy the ritual of preparing a typical Balinese meal in a traditional Balinese kitchen. Refine your culinary skills with a Balinese cooking class. Discover the secrets of delicious local cuisine and how to use exotic herbs and spices.
Enjoy your afternoon at leisure to relax around the pool, wander around town, take a bicycle ride, or enjoy a massage.
Optional afternoon yoga session.
Puri Bagus Jati (or similar) accommodation.
Day 4: Ubud/Pemuteran
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
Depart for Pemuteran via Tabanan. Visit a typical Balinese house compound and learn about daily life including how to make offerings, herbal medicine “Boreh”, how the Balinese calendar is built, how to write the Balinese alphabet on a Lontar leaf, and how to make coconut oil. Visit with a Balinese Healer called a Balian. Enjoy a family-style lunch.
Taman Sari Cottage (or similar) accommodation.
Day 5: Pemuteran
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
Begin the day breathing through a special calming Balinese Healing Yoga session followed by a healthy breakfast.
Afterward, drive to the pier for a short boat ride to Menjangan Island for a day of snorkeling over magnificent underwater vistas. Enjoy lunch on the island. Return to the hotel with the rest of the day to spend at your leisure.
Taman Sari Cottage (or similar) accommodation.
Day 6: Pemuteran/Sanur
Meals included: Breakfast
Depart for Sanur. En route, your first stop will be Munduk, perhaps Bali’s most beautiful waterfall. After trekking 300m from the main road through lush green forest and nature song, opt to take a refreshing dip in Munduk’s pool.
Next visit Ulundanu Temple, a Balinese Hindu Temple located in the Candi Kuning highland countryside.
Continue to Jatiluwih to begin a cycling trip (on an electric bike) through rice fields. Ride through the exotic landscapes to Jatiluwih’s stunning centre, guided by an experienced local guide who will share their knowledge about this UNESCO recognized living monument.
On arrival in Sanur relax with a cold drink by the ocean.
Puri Santrian (or similar) accommodation.
Day 7: Sanur
Meals included: Breakfast
Enjoy a morning Hatha yoga session at an eco-friendly yoga shala with a second-floor vantage point looking out over the beach, to the sound of the waves.
This afternoon opt for an in-depth Balinese dance class or try your hand at massage by taking an informative course.
Balinese people believe that body, mind, and spirit work in harmony, and that health and wellbeing leads to happiness. The traditional Balinese massage is useful for healing, releasing tension, freeing tissues of toxins, and improving circulation. In this class, you will learn and practice techniques of the traditional Balinese massage. The technique uses a combination of gentle stretches, skin rolling, and pressure-point stimulation.
Puri Santrian (or similar) accommodation.
Day 8: Sanur
Meals included: Breakfast
After breakfast join locals at this intimate, neighbourhood-favourite yoga spot. Instantly feel relaxed in the serene backyard, the perfect spot to achieve a total-body workout by performing a series of exercises inspired by yoga, pilates, calisthenics, and aerial acrobatics. All while hanging in a silk hammock.
The rest of your day is free to explore this beach town.
Puri Santrian (or similar) accommodation.
Day 9: Sanur
Meals included: Breakfast
The tour ends here, but this is a great opportunity to extend your stay or go somewhere else. We will customize your tour based on your requirements.