Nov 10-20, 2023
Dble Occupancy: $3995
Single Supplement: $1200
Enjoy Bali like a native and experience all the magnificence this little island has to offer. Then we will go BEYOND into new and exciting places that tourists never see.
See: A New Way To Be
Feel: A Culture that Lives from the Heart
Change: Your Life, and Our World
Spirit Quest Tours: Mystical Bali Yoga Retreat Price includes accommodations, local Balinese guides, Spirit Quest’s own guides, transfers, most meals, meditations, and all the wonderful things Spirit Quest is famous for.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Fly into Denpasar, Bali’s bustling capital. You’ll be met at the airport by one of our “Bali Family” and then taken (by private, air conditioned coach, of course) to Ubud, the beating spiritual heart of the island.
Day 1 In addition to a full-time local guide on all tours and private transfers, Brenda Powell, Spirit Quest’s partner, will be with you every step of the way: sharing unique insights, spiritual guidance, and of course, the wisdom and peace of yoga….
We’ll be staying at the stunning Komaneka Rasa Sayang in Ubud. Dinner is a short walk, as you are already in the center of Ubud, or dine in the gorgeous hotel restaurant which features fresh, local, macrobiotic cuisine.
This is where our journey of rejuvenation will begin: in this luxurious, blissful, oasis.
6 NIGHTS ACCOMMODATION AT THE KOMANEKA in UBUD. This hotel is in the very heart of the heart, right in the middle of the flavors and color of Ubud. Birds and flowers of all kinds surround you and you are only steps away from everything.
Your deluxe room features a marble bathroom and gorgeous views, as well as lots of amenities. The beds are swathed in the richest of fabrics. The rooms are huge, with plenty of space for luggage and seating. The whole hotel offers free WiFi, accessible in both your room and at the restaurant, as well as a macrobiotic, made to order BREAKFAST DAILY.
Day 2
MORNING GET TOGETHER Meet your fellow travelers, and your guides and teacher.
We’ll center in to our shared intention, connect with joy, and begin our practice of union: with our fellow travelers, with this remarkable island, with our place in the cosmos, and most importantly, with ourselves, with our deepest good and our highest purpose.
We’ll learn how the Balinese pray and worship, and be treated to insights about Balinese life, by our guides Hari and Yanta.
AFTERNOON SPA TREATMENT AT THE FAMED UBUD BODYWORKS This is one of the best spas on the island (and where the film crew who made the Eat, Pray, Love movie got all their massages). It’s an incredible locale – very Balinese, and extremely relaxing and peaceful. What better way to soothe our bodies after long travel and get ready for the spiritual adventure ahead Pamper yourself: choose from a facial, Balinese massage or reflexology treatment. Choose your own locally blended aromatherapy oil for your massage, then experience bliss as you relax and float off into a world of comfort.
Tonight, we dine at Mansion: a restaurant with an old Javanese building architecture cocooned within a breezy Ubud rice field, and enjoy the 3 courses’ exotic flavor Indonesian Archipelago set menu. Celebrate the end of this evening with a tasting session of sweet delicacies.
https://manisanbali.com
Day 3
EARLY MORNING MEDITATION AND YOGA We’ll start the day with a beautiful, centering meditation before moving on to our restorative yoga session.
MORNING READINGS WITH IDA BAGUS KENCANA
After yoga and breakfast, we will visit a local Balian – a traditional spiritual master and healer – for a cleansing ceremony and reading.
SHOPPING EXCURSION
This afternoon we visit UBUD MARKET, the renowned outdoor market -filled with bustling daily life, eye-popping tableaus, charming locals, and sight, sounds and smells you’ll never forget! You might need an extra suitcase for the silk sarongs alone!
Then we hit a couple of terrific local craft studios offering hand-made batik fashions and silver and gold jewelry.
We are very pleased with the quality of the crafts on offer and have negotiated a group discount at both establishments.
AFTERNOON VISIT TO THE UBUD MONKEY FOREST Cuddle up with these amazing local monkeys at the Monkey Forest sanctuary. See Mamas and their newborns, up close and personal, take as many pictures as you like, even feed the monkeys bananas. Enjoy shopping afterwards on Monkey Forest Road, a favorite with our groups.
DINNER AT CAFE WAYAN– Tonight we’ll enjoy one of the best meals on the island – the exceptional Balinese cuisine at a wonderful local establishment, the famed Cafe Wayan. Relax and drink in the rich ambiance in a tropical garden, enjoying local delicacies and tastes in the heart of paradise.
Day 4
MORNING YOGA CLASS –Start the day with rejuvenating, restorative yoga in an open air class with you truly gifted teacher.
BESAKIH TEMPLE – THE MOTHER:
Today we journey by air-conditioned coach to Besakih Temple, the mother of all temples on this island of 10,000 temples.
This trip gives us the chance to worship right along with the Balinese as they do.
Stop to pick up a temple outfit (bring your own white shirt from home) including sash and sarong, then drive through the stunning Balinese countryside on your way to Mount Agung. Besakih is built into the very slopes of this sacred mountain, and you will experience one of the most important spots in Bali.
Inside the temple grounds, our guide will make a special offering of flowers and fruit to the temple, then we will pray with flowers, incense, and rice. You can follow along with our guide and the local Pedanda (Balinese priest). This is a beautiful way to honor the local traditions, and is very appreciated by the locals,
Afterwards, we'll enjoy a buffet lunch at a gorgeous mountainside restaurant.
Day 5
EARLY MORNING MEDITATION & Yoga – We continue our journey inward toward healing, wholeness and joy. Brenda will guide us to new levels of bliss as we come into greater alignment with the island, with life, with the all…
THE RURAL CHARM OF BALI – Today we trek through the inspiring and peaceful Balinese countryside, strolling though rice terraces on our way to Tumbakasa village, where we’ll visit a traditional Balinese house compound where the buildings are made from plaited-bamboo!
We continue on to the ancient site of Gunung Kawi Temple.
This is native Bali… Ancient, mysterious, compelling....
Lunch will be served in a stunning organic restaurant in tegalalang area, Bagus Jati!
AFTERNOON VISIT TO LOCAL CRAFTS STUDIOS
First, the AYU MAS PAINTING STUDIO, which features room after room of gorgeous paintings in the Balinese, local, and classic styles.
The Ayu Mas is a huge, privately owned, art gallery filled with hundreds of original paintings by dozens of local artists. There’s often a small group of artists working out front. The owner is a charming fellow who’s very knowledgeable in the various local “schools” of painting (i.e. Ubud style, traditional style, etc.) and the staff is friendly and efficient.
BALI BUDAYA WOOD CARVING STUDIO is a magnificent example of Balinese craftsmanship at its best, this enormous studio features works as small as the palm of your hand… up to 10 feet tall! This studio offers stunning, original carvings in a variety of sizes and price-ranges.
Day 6
EARLY MORNING MEDITATION & Yoga
VISIT TO TIRTA EMPUL – Take in the holy waters at one of the most sacred spots on the island of Bali… Tirta Empul is a delightful and deep way to experience the spirituality of the locals, as you immerse yourself in the rituals of the Balinese people. After purifying yourself, wearing your temple dress, step fully clothed into the waters of Tirta Empul.
Ducking your head under each of the 13 holy springs, feel the significance of the waters as they cleanse your past and you emerge ready to create the future. You will be surrounded by locals who will support and appreciate you as you make this powerful shift. This is a trip very few tourists take, and is a special gift from our Balinese guides.
FAREWELL (to Ubud) DINNER: We dine overlooking the Ayung River at Bridges Restaurant, which fuses French and Balinese cuisine into a delicious combination. Tonight we say farewell to Ubud and and get ready to head to the beach!
https://www.thesayanhouse.com
Day 7
Relax and pack, or else take time for one last spa treatment or a final shopping trip into Ubud today.
(OPTIONAL) If you would like an appointment for another spa treatment, the Komaneka offers spa treatments at a special price for us. Relaxation and pampering combine as you choose from Balinese massage, Balinese facial, or traditional reflexology with a Balinese twist – 1 hour treatment.
4 NIGHTS ACCOMMODATION AT THE MELIA BALI (MELIA ROOM GARDEN ROOM)
Enjoy your gorgeously appointed room, with private patio or balcony, marble bathroom, and sumptuous beds.
The fabulous Melia is a full-service hotel with a private beach, restaurants, bars, and a full spa.
Daily breakfast is included. As we arrive, begin with a welcome drink and room assignments; then enjoy dinner on your own, or relax and take a walk on the private beach, stroll the grounds, or take a swim in one of the hotel’s beautiful pools.
Dinner on your own in one of the hotel’s delicious restaurants.
Day 8
SUNSET VISIT TO TANAH LOT TEMPLE
Considered one of the most beautiful temples in the world, Tanah Lot is perched on a cliff overlooking the ocean.
Wearing our temples clothes, we’ll carry our group offering, and journey out to the small volcanic outcropping just offshore, where we’ll receive a purifying blessing from the fresh-water spring before climbing the rough-hewn steps up to the temple where we’ll join the locals in one last ceremony as the sun dips below the horizon.
On your way back to Nusa Dua, venture to the Jimbaran to experience CUCA Restaurant, an Artisanal Tapas Cocktails and dessert place, situated in a leafy coconut grove and beautiful gardens of Jimbaran. Enjoy Chef’s Tasting Meal which is specially created by Chef Kevin Cherkas. Be surprised and let the whole dining experience up to the Chef, undoubtedly the best way to enjoy Cuca. It consists of highlights of their menu that best reflect the soul of the restaurant. (Inclusive of a variety of tapas, desserts, and their very unique digestives "Cuca brews")
https://www.cucabali.com
Day 9
A day for chillin…
After a day of soaking in the sun, relaxing poolside or at the beach, enjoying the spa or on site fitness center, or shopping at the wonderful Bali Collection , let us take you to dinner at one of the best restaurants in Bali! Bumbu Bali features authentic cuisine and a terrific atmosphere – one of the best meals you will eat on the island is yours this evening. You might even want to take home the Bumbu Bali cookbook.
Day 10
Breakfast at hotel
Perhaps you’ll shop today at the delightful Bali Collection, just down the street, or experience Melia's excellent spa or fitness center.
This evening you will be picked up for your farewell dinner, you’ll reach the exclusive Karma Kandara Resort Uluwatu where, after enjoying the spectacular views from the cliff top, you’ll take the electric funicular down to the private beach. Relax on the golden sand and enjoy a sunset cocktail while waiting for your special dinner at Karma Beach Club Restaurant, a secluded beach side of Karma Kandara Resort Uluwatu.
Day 11
Private transfer from our hotel to the airport for your flight home. Our service doesn’t end until you have your exit visa in hand and are personally walked through emigration, so don’t worry! We will take care of you!
We love and adore Bali and you will, too!
TOUR PRICE INCLUDES
Hotel Accommodation - room accommodations are provided at the hotels indicated or same quality. Accommodations are per person, based on two persons sharing a twin-bedded room or double bed with private bath.
Transfers and Sightseeing - by motorcoach, as specified in itinerary; all admissions and entrance fees to places visited as per the itinerary.
Meals - all breakfasts, Welcome and/or Farewell dinners and other dinner and lunches as indicated in the itinerary.
Tips and Taxes - all local taxes and tips on room accommodations, porterage and meals are included in the cost of the tour, except airport taxes and gratuities to local guides.
TOUR PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE
Documentation costs and visas (if applicable), travel insurance, excess baggage charges, beverages (with some exceptions), optional tours and activities specified herein or not specifically included in the itinerary, laundry, or any other item of a personal nature not specifically mentioned herein.
CANCELLATION
DEPOSIT IS NON-REFUNDABLE IN THE CASE OF CANCELATION.
GUESTS CANCELING PRIOR TO 120 DAY OF TRAVEL RECEIVE A FULL REFUND LESS AN ADMINISTRATIVE CHARGE OF $500; PRIOR TO 90 DAYS OF TRAVEL RECEIVE A 75% REFUND; PRIOR TO 60 DAYS OF TRAVEL OF TRAVEL RECEIVE A 50% REFUND, WITHIN 60 DAYS, NO REFUND.
WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE ALL TRAVELERS TO BUY TRIP INSURANCE IN CASE OF CANCELLATION.
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS All travelers need a passport valid for at least six months after the date of entering the country. Holders of American Passports should obtain visas UPON ENTRY into country. Please check with Spirit Quest Tours if you hold a passport for another country.
BAGGAGE
Between North America and Asian destinations, each passenger is allowed up to two pieces of checked baggage. Please check with your airline for specifics on the size and weight of your allowed baggage.
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