Begin your wellness retreat with morning yoga at the hotel, followed by an energising and healthy breakfast.
Today, journey to Tirta Empul temple for a purification bath in the holy springs. Upon arrival, present a set of offerings before stepping into the bathing pools. Partake in this sacred ritual and reflect on the thousands of years of Balinese philosophy from which it derives.
Following this spiritual ceremony, make your way to the impressive carved shrines of Gunung Kawi, carefully cut from the cliff face. Take the steps to the quiet temple and embrace the opportunity to meditate in silence.
Later, return to your hotel for an evening of rest.
Awaken refreshed and welcome the day with morning yoga.
Then, follow your guide through the colourful markets of Ubud, filled with fresh and fragrant produce. Learn about the countless local vegetables, tropical fruits and aromatic spices as your guide sheds light on their uses in Balinese cuisine. Select the very best ingredients for your hands-on cooking class, where you’ll hone your craft to perfect traditional dishes. Use curry pastes, sambal and your freshly selected seasonal vegetables, then savour the fruits of your labour with a lavish Balinese feast.
Later, take the opportunity to meet with a spiritual healer for a private palm reading session and the chance to hear about their cultural knowledge of energies and emotional wellbeing.
Tonight, spend your time in absolute comfort at your luxurious hotel.
Greet a new day with morning yoga, then bid a fond farewell to the glorious Adiwana Suweta.
Delve deeper into contentment with a one-hour sound healing session, using an array of ancient instruments to build an ocean of sonic waves. Find a new rhythm within as you allow a chorus of gentle vibrations to reverberate through your body’s innermost halls, bringing a clear and comforting sense of calm.
Following your therapeutic session, reinvigorate your senses with a spectacular plant-based lunch, then set your sights on the dramatic rock formation and Hindu temple of Tanah Lot. Set against the churning waters of the Indian Ocean, you’ll stand at land’s edge and gaze out upon one of Bali’s most breathtaking temples.
Later, continue on your way to Canggu and check in at the spectacular COMO Uma Canggu. Spend the evening at leisure and take a dip in the hotel’s magnificent pool.
Your morning begins with mindful movement – choose to join a yoga, pilates or Zumba class.
Ready to receive the day, join your driver as you set out for the peaceful village of Mengwi and your easy-going scenic trek through the surrounding rice paddies. Walk hidden paths, follow winding rivers and see the local coconut plantations on this energising three-hour journey. Listen as your guide explains the Balinese Subak system of irrigation, which keeps the rice fields watered and lush. Pause for a refreshing coconut drink before indulging in a well-deserved picnic lunch.
This evening, make use of your luxury amenities at your beachside hotel or choose to step out into the laidback surfing town of Canggu.
Refuel with a hearty breakfast and centre yourself once more with a morning session of pilates, yoga or Zumba.
Today is yours to explore Canggu at your own pace. Make use of the hotel’s excellent facilities, stroll along the black sand beaches, indulge in the local cafe culture or visit the surrounding boutiques.
When you’re ready for total relaxation, make use of your included two-hour spa package. Feel the last vestiges of any pre-paradise tension slip away as the skilled team at COMO Uma Canggu welcomes you to your choice of therapeutic Balinese treatment.
Tonight, travel to Hotel Tugu Bali for a taste of tradition. Served with a bottle of beer and a glass of wine, your carefully crafted meal at Iwa Restaurant transports you to parts of Bali both new and old through a complex interplay of flavours.
Savour a leisurely breakfast and one last morning yoga, pilates or Zumba session.
Wave goodbye to this island paradise as your driver transfers you to the airport (DPS). Here, a representative will assist with your VIP departure service, after which your Bali journey concludes.