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Reimagine yourself - 2023 Bali Retreat
August 26th - September 3rd, 2023
Welcome to Bali, "Island of the Gods!"
After a long awaited return to tourism, Bali has reopened its doors to the world! As it refills its empty streets with gleeful tourists, what better time to replenish yourself? As the saying goes, you cannot pour from an empty cup! So, consider taking your self-care practice deeper with our incredible adventure and wellness retreat on the island of the Gods! Known for its opulent beaches, immaculate rice paddies, and for its deep spiritual undercurrent, Bali is a place on the top of many a bucket list.
So, how about you? Are you ready to step outside of the familiar, the mundane, and away from routine tasks of everyday life that keep you feeling stagnant and dull? Can you give yourself permission to forget what you know and open your heart and mind to viewing life and the world from a different perspective? Are you prepared, without judgment, to evaluate the way you react; the feelings that arise, and the way your curious mind ponders the unknown, the magical, and the awe-inspiring?
If the answer to these questions is yes, then we invite you to join us as we embark on an epic journey, in a place like no other! Reimagine yourself with a group of like minded adventure and wellness travelers, as we enter (together) into unfamiliar territory... demanding we be fully present, to observe, investigate, and sense the world around us. There is no place on Earth like Bali to bring about this accelerated transformation in a way that is also supportive, nurturing, and kind.
Prepare yourself for an experience of a lifetime amongst a population where gratitude is the overwhelming attitude and the people are as much a part of the ecosystem as the stunning scenery that surrounds them. From their welcoming greetings to their illuminating smiles, you will know instantly that each is performed with the most genuine affection in a manner that is simply contagious. They respectfully maintain a symbiotic relationship with the land, the animals, the heavens, and one another, inviting you to do the same. A person cannot help but be changed from their experience in this environment. By the time we say goodbye, you will be seeing the world with entirely new eyes and an incredibly full heart.
This magical retreat combines cultural immersion, fantastic local cuisine, unbelievable scenery, exploration, play-time, soul satiating relaxation, self-inquiry, meditation, and a yoga practice for everyone. Whether you are here to deepen your yoga practice, to strengthen or remodel your spirituality, or simply to find peace and joy amongst incredible friends and landscapes, this retreat is for you.
Space is limited, so secure your spot today!
Itinerary
Day 1 - Saturday - "Arrivals & Intention Setting"
- Transportation from Denpasar airport to our first location in Sidemen
- Welcome circle, intention setting, yoga session
- Group dinner
Day 2 - Sunday - "Making Space for Something New"
- Guided rice field trekking
- Breakfast at hotel
- Excursion to Balinese Living Museum with offering making
- Group Lunch
- Melukat Purification/Healing Ceremony
- Group dinner
- Evening yoga
Day 3 - Monday - "Cultural Exchange"
- Temple visits
- Group breakfast at restaurant
- Excursion to local school
- Group lunch
- Excursion to dance/music lessons
- Group dinner
- Evening yoga
Day 4 - Tuesday - "Culinary Camp"
- Morning yoga
- Visit to local street market
- Breakfast at hotel
- Cooking class
- Group lunch
- Bike ride excursion to waterfall
- Group dinner
Day 5 - Wednesday - "Volcano Adventure"
- Mt. Batur early morning sunrise hike (breakfast included)
- Group lunch
- Transfer to new hotel in Ubud
- Dinner on own
- Optional evening yoga
Day 6 - Thursday - "Ubud - Cultural & Spiritual Center of Bali"
- Morning yoga
- Breakfast at hotel
- Ubud Day Excursion - Rice terrace, Bali swing, Goa Gajah, Spice Garden,
- Group lunch
- Ancient Sound Healing
- Kecak Dance & group dinner
Day 7 - Friday - "Soak It All In"
- Morning yoga
- Breakfast at hotel
- Free time in Ubud
- Lunch on own
- Transfer to new hotel in Sanur
- Balinese healing massage
- Group dinner
Day 8 - Saturday - "Free Day & Farewell Dinner"
- Morning yoga
- Breakfast at hotel
- Free day in Sanur (Day trip to Nusa Penida, Nusa Lembongan, Canggu, temples, beaches, relax by the pool, souvenir/luggage shopping)
- Lunch on own
- Farewell group dinner
Day 9 - Sunday - "Goodbyes"
- Breakfast at hotel
- Airport transfers for flights home
*** Itinerary is dependent upon various external factors (including, but not limited to: weather, availability, safety, unexpected ceremonies, traffic, etc.) and is subject to change ***
Accommodations
WAPA DI UME -SIDEMEN
The Udaya Resorts & Spa - Ubud
The Udaya Resorts & Spa - Ubud
August 26th-30th
Wapa di Ume Sidemen is a five star boutique resort that has a 360° panoramic hillside with a magical backdrop of the tallest mountain of Mount Agung, and surrounded by rice fields as its center piece. The resort is just another peaceful hideaway resort in the area away from the hectic of the city life
Package A: Lanai Room with 2 Twins or 1 King Bed
Package B: Pool Villa with King Bed
The Udaya Resorts & Spa - Ubud
The Udaya Resorts & Spa - Ubud
The Udaya Resorts & Spa - Ubud
August 30th-September 1st
The Udaya Resorts & Spa is a space of zen and tranquility designed into a luxurious Bali traditional architecture. The award-winning resort allows you to breathe a life of tropical forest in a luxurious way surrounded by lush greenery and clear skies, all to your best satisfaction.
Package A: Garden Suite with 2 Twins or 1 King Bed
Package B: Pool Suite with King Bed
Klumpu Bali Resort - Sanur
The Udaya Resorts & Spa - Ubud
Klumpu Bali Resort - Sanur
September 1st-3rd
Klumpu Bali Resort is a boutique resort built in the traditional style of a real-life Balinese village with a touch of contemporary style. The resort brings to guests a simple yet meaningful place where visitors are able to break away from the frantic pace of daily life and experience true inner peace... that is essentially the elixir of life.
Package A: Standard Villa with 2 Twins or 1 King Bed
Package B: Loft Villa with King Bed
Arrival & Departure
Please plan to arrive at Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) before 1:00PM on August 26th, 2023.
Depart on September 3rd , 2023 from DPS anytime.
If you require assistance with booking airfare, please contact us.
Travel Insurance
INSURANCE:
Basic travel insurance that includes medical benefits is highly recommended for each passenger. A comprehensive travel insurance policy including trip cancellation and interruption, baggage, accident, emergency assistance and medical assistance is recommended due to the uncertain nature of travel. If you would like recommendations on companies to use, please contact us.
RESCUE AND MEDICAL ASSISTANCE:
In the unlikely event of rescue and medical assistance being needed, the participant shall be liable for the entire cost thereof, unless covered by insurance.
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS:
By submitting the trip deposit or full payment, the client certifies that he/she does not knowingly have any physical or other condition of disability that would create a risk for himself/herself or other trip participants. Any required inoculations must be recorded by the client's health practitioner on a valid vaccination certificate which the client must carry in his/her possession during the trip. You should check with your health care provider for up-to-date requirements and personal recommendations for the countries you are traveling in.
Covid-19
Entry Requirements for Indonesia
Vaccination
Travelers must show a physical or digital vaccination certificate for the second dose of COVID-19 vaccine received not less than 14 days prior to departure. This requirement does not apply to travelers under 18 years old; travelers who have special health conditions or comorbidities preventing vaccination (as demonstrated via letter from a medical doctor); travelers who have finished quarantine or recently recovered from COVID-19 (as demonstrated by a letter of recovery from a hospital or licensed doctor); or those travelers who have not been vaccinated but must travel domestically to depart via an international flight.
The Indonesian Government recognizes the following vaccinations: two-doses Pfizer, Moderna, Sinovac, AstraZeneca, or Sinopharm and single-dose of Johnson & Johnson.
Testing
Upon arrival, travelers will complete a COVID-19 symptom check, and temperature check. If the traveler has no symptoms and normal If the traveler is symptomatic or has a body temperature above 99.5 F, a PCR test will be taken at the airport. If this test is positive, the traveler must isolate at their residence or a facility approved for COVID-19 isolation. The traveler is responsible for all associated costs.
Quarantine
There is no quarantine requirement for travelers who are fully- vaccinated.
Quarantine period of 5 x 24 hours is needed for international travelers who have not been vaccinated or have received first dose of vaccination of a two-dose vaccination regime.
Travelers under 18 years of age will follow the quarantine provisions of their parents/caregivers.
International travelers are responsible for all expenses during the quarantine, including the COVID-19/PCR tests