Ubud Bliss Holiday

📍 Distance and journey time: Denpasar Ngurah Rai international Airport – Ubud (40 km): 1 hour 15 minutes

Arrive this afternoon at Ngurah Rai International Airport in Denpasar and be greeted by the local guide and transfer to the hotel in Ubud.

After checking into the hotel, freshen up before going to the spa to enjoy a soothing one-hour traditional Balinese massage that will take away all the stress and tiredness from travelling.

(Note: The guide will inform guests of the pre-arranged massage time upon arrival in Bali).

Afterwards, return to the hotel.

Overnight in the selected hotel in Ubud.

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📍 Distance and journey time: Mas Village – Ubud Centre (5,5 km): 15 minutes.

After breakfast in the morning, be picked up by the tour guide and driver and head out for a unique experience in the residence of a local Balinese Shaman Pak Ketut in Mas Village.

Start the day with a visit to Pura Desa Brahma Temple (village temple, one of the trinity). Learn about the temple and the importance of rituals in Balinese daily life.

Walk to the house and learn how to make traditional Balinese offerings which will be needed for the ceremony; the guide will explain the philosophy of these ‘Canang Sari’. After finishing with the lesson, bring the offering to the family temple and pray, guided by the shaman.

Next he will perform a purification ritual followed by a chakra opening and palm reading. By his chanting and prayer, he is able to ‘detect’ unbalanced energy, as well as negative auras. He then performs a purification ritual by sprinkling coconut water to neutralise the negativity. Next is the opening of the chakra. Chakras are seven points performing as the central energies of the human body which correlate to self-esteem, emotion, affection, mental stability, and wisdom. Unbalanced energy in one’s body means one chakra has become more active than the others, and opening the chakra is performed in order to keep the right balance.

Last but not least is having a fortune reading. Pak Ketut reads and interprets various palm lines and performs a future prediction while enjoying tea or coffee and traditional Balinese cookies.

Note: As a sign of respect towards local Hindu religion, it is suggested to wear Balinese attire (sarong and sash around the waist). Please be reminded to have long hair rolled up in a bun, avoid sleeveless tops, and do not to wear trousers under the sarong.

Drive to a nearby local restaurant for a traditional Balinese lunch with a healthy organic juice.

After lunch, head with the guide to Ubud center to explore and discover the many charms of Ubud.  Visit the Agung Rai Museum of Art (ARMA Museum) and enjoy one of the best permanent collections of Balinese and Indonesian paintings & sculptures. A visit to ARMA Museum provides a great overview of the island’s rich artistic traditions.

Afterwards, head to the Sacred Monkey Forest and to get into the local spirit by donning a traditional sarong (the fabric worn by men and women). Be careful with the cheeky monkeys, though! They’re known for stealing unprotected snacks and drinks. After exploring Monkey Forest, visit Ubud Palace and Ubud Market, where local vendors come to buy and sell food as well as handicrafts and textiles.

Afterwards, return to the hotel.

Overnight in the selected hotel in Ubud.

Inclusions:

☕ Breakfast, 🥘 Lunch

Lace up the hiking boots for a memorable trek through Bali’s beautiful Gianyar regency. Drive away from the main tourist areas to Bayad, a typical countryside village set amid the rice paddies.

Meet with the trekking guides, from the community, and enjoy a cup of coffee with a light snack. After a safety briefing it’s time to hit the trails. The two-hour Bali trek covers approximately five kilometres through a tropical forest. Pass over small rivers and streams, passing tropical fruit trees and stopping to visit an impressive spice garden and herb garden. Explore a natural waterfall and see an unusual Balinese bamboo water organ at a pumpkin patch.

Another highlight of the day’s trek is Goa Maya, an impressive 1.5-kilometre cave. Crawl underground and admire the labyrinth of tunnels and sacred Hindu statues. Discover why this cave was built in the 11th century as a meditation retreat while exploring the chambers.

Return to land and trek on to the finish point. Relax and enjoy the stunning views of Petanu valley while enjoying a local lunch.

After savouring this serene atmosphere, go to a tranquil spa in Ubud, set in serene tropical surroundings, and enjoy a traditional Lomi Lomi massage by an internationally trained spa therapist.

Lomi Lomi is an enriching, holistic Hawaiian practice bringing harmonious balance between physical and mental spheres. Enjoy synchronised, continuous and flowing strokes, while the therapist intuitively gauges the need for gentle or vigorous stretching and range of motion.

After a refreshing shower, head with the driver and tour guide back to the hotel.

The remainder of the day is spent at leisure.

Overnight at the selected hotel in Ubud.

Inclusions:

☕ Breakfast, 🥘 Lunch

📍 Distance and journey time: Ubud – Bali Green School (11 km): 30 minutes

After breakfast in the morning, depart from the hotel with a local guide for a day of eco inspiration. Begin with a visit to the John Hardy showroom and workshop. Tour the 400 acre site, admiring various buildings made from low impact materials such as bamboo, adobe and thatch. Watch master artisans create fine jewellery using the same techniques as the artisans of Bali’s ancient royal courts. Throughout the ecotourism tour, learn how the John Hardy Company aims to preserve the natural beauty and cultural heritage of Bali.

Then continue to Green Village, a one of a kind eco-friendly community of eighteen bamboo homes. Meet with a passionate environmentalist for a tour of the village, discovering the unique design and sustainable principles of the structures.

At midday, enjoy a healthy organic meal served in the Green Village. Then continue with a visit to the bamboo factory. Tour this amazing area where innovative technology and traditional, natural materials are combined to make sustainable structures and environmentally friendly landscaping. There may be a chance to talk to one of the students or instructors whose passion for the environment is inspiring

After this, pay a visit to the organic chocolate factory and learn everything there is to know about this delectable treat and local methods for producing it.

Afterwards, return to the hotel. The remainder of the day is spent at leisure.

Overnight in the selected hotel in Ubud

Inclusions:

☕ Breakfast, 🥘 Lunch

📍 Distance and journey time: Ubud – Ngurah Rai Airport Bali (37 km): 1 hour 30 minutes

Today is free at leisure before receiving a transfer to the airport for the departure flight back home.

Inclusions:

☕ Breakfast