2025 – Full Itinerary on 2025 page here

• 30 August to 7 September – SOLD OUT
• 11 to 19 October – 2 SPOTS

2026 – Updated itinerary on this page below

• 20 to 28 June
• 29 August to 6 September
• 3 to 11 October

Henni, our local host

Find the day by day itinerary below:

• Day 1: Arrival and Welcome dinner

• Day 2: Gunung Kawi, Tirta Empul, and Water purification ceremony

• Day 3: Foraging and cooking class, jamu workshop, rice paddies, Ulun Danu Beratan Temple

• Day 4: Coffee plantation tour, Spa treatment, infinity pool relaxation

• Day 5: Git Git waterfall, Black beach, beach BBQ

• Day 6: Mount Batur safari, Besakih Temple

• Day 7: Secret waterfall, Seminyak sunsets

• Day 8: Beach club, Sound healing, and Farewell dinner

• Day 9: Departure

Our 2026 Bali tour has been updated with a number of changes. For 2025 Tours see the detailed itinerary here.

Day 1 : Arrive in Bali

You will be picked up from the airport in Denpasar based on your flight arrival time, and will be taken to Ubud, the heart of the island, for check in to your hotel.

We will meet in the afternoon for an introduction and briefing followed by our welcome dinner of Balinese delicacies in a private setting by the gardens.

Inclusions: Airport pick up. Welcome drinks and dinner with alcoholic drinks.

Overnight at Komaneka Bisma 5*

Komaneka is a family-owned hospitality brand from Ubud linked to the Royal family. The Bisma property is a 5* resort located in the city center, walking distance to many of the shops and restaurants, in a breathtaking spot surrounded by rice fields, palm trees and thick forest.

We will stay in the very spacious suites, all of which come with balconies facing the paddies and a separate lounge, bathroom and bedroom space.

The resort has two swimming pools including an infinity pool, and an adults-only one. There is an in-house spa and a wonderful open-air restaurant with jungle views.

Day 2 : Gunung Kawi Temple, Tirta Empul and water purification

Stairs: Over 400 stairs each way in the various sites.
Steps: 5,000-10,000.
Driving time: 3 hours depending on traffic.

Welcome to Bali!

We will start the day with a wonderful breakfast at the hotel’s terrace with views over the rice fields before heading out to visit one of Bali’s most magical temples, Gunung Kawi.

To get to the temple we will have to descend several steep stairs down the valley, all the way down to the river bed.

This ancient temple complex carved on the rock wall is known as The Valley of The Balinese Kings and contains 10 rock-cut shrines and several funerary monuments to the 11th century royal kings of Ubud.

We will continue our day at Tirta Empul, the 10th century Temple of the Holy Water.

This temple complex is famous for its water purification pools and fountains that use holy water from the natural spring of the same name and are frequented by Balinese and tourists.

We will explore the temple complex and learn more about the Hindu water purification ceremony.

After Tirta Empul, we will have lunch at beautiful resort restaurant where we will enjoy a Rijsttafel meal.

Rijsttafel ia an elaborate meal that was adapted by the Dutch during colonial times and which consists of many dishes to be shared that are presented in beautiful plates.

After lunch, it’s time for a spiritual water purification ceremony with a priestess at a temple frequented by the locals.

We will let water purify and cleanse us from everything that does not serve us anymore through the 10 fountains of holy water and get a blessing by the female priestess at the end.

IMPORTANT: A Hindu water purification ceremony is a genuine, spiritual experience that involves blessings with holy water, prayers, bathing in holy springs and fountains and drinking of holy water (optional). A Hindu priestess will bless you at the end of the ceremony.
The experience is included but offered optionally to those who want to immerse themselves in the spiritual side of Balinese Hindu life.

You will have free time to explore Ubud and have dinner on your own.

Inclusions: Transportation in private minibus, breakfast at the hotel, Rijsttafel lunch, entry tickets to Tirta Empul, Gunung Kawi, water purification ceremony donation. Local female guide accompanying the group.

Overnight at Komaneka Bisma 5*

Day 3 : Foraging and cooking class, rice paddies and Ulun Danu Beratan

Stairs: Around 100.
Steps: Less than 5,000.
Driving time: 3 hours.

We will start the day with another wonderful breakfast at the hotel before meeting our head forager and chef for a trip to rural Bali.

Our day will start with a foraging adventure into the forest where we will learn how to forage and taste local herbs, flowers, fruits, plants and vegetables by the hand of a young, up and coming creative chef and forager that is making waves in Indonesia’s culinary scene.

We will continue with a cooking class where we will prepare several local dishes together with what we have foraged and enjoy what we cook for lunch.

We will also learn all about jamu, Indonesia’s herbal drink, and palm sugar, which we will make from the palm sap we have collected on our foraging excursion. There will also be some to take home.

We will then take an excursion to the local rice fields to see how rice is planted and grown and take photos of the beautiful landscapes.

On our way to the resort, we will stop at Ulun Danu Beratan Temple, a complex right on the water of a lake of the same name.

Ulun Danu was built in the 17th century and has several beautiful floating shrines right on the water against the Bedugul Mountain.

There will be free time in the temple to explore on your own and we will then meet again to drive to the hotel.

The drive will climb up on a winding road along the twin lakes and offer stunning views of the area.

We will meet for dinner at the hotel’s Balinese restaurant to enjoy local recipes, family style.

Inclusions: Breakfast at the hotel, wild foraging, cooking class and lunch, visit to the rice paddies, transportation in a minibus, entry tickets to the temple, dinner at the hotel.

Overnight at Munduk Moding Plantation Lodge 5*

Munduk Moding Plantation Resort is located up in the hills at over 1,000m meters above sea level and is surrounded by lush gardens and a thriving coffee plantation.

We will stay at the lodge’s suites, which are spread across the plantation and surrounded by lush vegetation.

Each room has a free standing bath and separate shower and four poster beds. Twin rooms will have separate mattresses pushed together.

Day 4 : Coffee plantation tour and spa treatments

Steps: 5,000-10,000 steps.
Driving time: 3-4 hours.

We will enjoy breakfast with the best views over the valley below and the sea in the horizon.

Today is all about relaxation, pampering and enjoying the beautiful resort and its infinity pool, ranked as one of the top-10 best infinity pools in the world.

After breakfast, we will join a coffee plantation tour and learn about the two types of coffee beans, how beans are grown and harvested and how they are processed into coffee.

We will also get hands on and participate in bean roasting and grinding process, and enjoy a cup at the end.

The rest of the day is yours to enjoy, with the only interruption being the lovely massage at the resort’s spa.

You will have free time at lunch to enjoy by the pool or at the restaurant.

In the afternoon, we have organized a canang sari making workshop.

You will be very familiar with canang sari at this point, and the workshop will help you appreciate even more how they are created and what they simbolize.

Canang sari are the offerings you find everywhere in Bali and that the Balinese make everyday and place at the entrance to homes and businesses, in their cars, etc.

We will meet as a group in the evening for dinner.

Inclusions: Breakfast and dinner at the hotel, coffee plantation tour, spa treatment, canang sari workshop.

Overnight at Munduk Moding Plantation Resort

Day 5 : Git Git Waterfall, Black sand beach, beach BBQ

Stairs: 100 stairs.
Steps: 5,000 steps.
Driving time: 2 hours.

We will wake up in the jungle, above the clouds, and enjoy an amazing breakfast by the infinity pool area before heading out for our own waterfall chasing adventure.

We will arrive at Git Git waterfall and connect with our local guide for the hike down to the waterfall along a paved path.

Git Git waterfall is one of the most powerful in Bali and you can feel its energy then moment you approach its base and enter the temple grounds.

There will be time to swim at the safe spots the local guide will indicate, and take as many photos as you like.

We will continue our journey along the northern coastal road, cruising by the black sand beaches, until we arrive at our spa hotel, right on the beach.

We will enjoy lunch at the hotel then have the afternoon free to enjoy the pool and beach.

Weather permitting, we have organized a beach BBQ dinner with fresh ingredients from the market and the day’s catch.

Inclusions: Breakfast at the hotel, transportation to all the sights in private cars, entry ticket to Git Git waterfall with a local guide, buffet lunch and beach BBQ dinner at the hotel.

Overnight at The Kirana Tembok 4*

Kirana is a rare female and Indonesian owned hotel collection with a beach front property in Tembok, in the north shore of Bali.

The property has direct access to the beach, with rooms spread over low rise independent buildings.

We have booked the higher category rooms that are decorated with traditional wooden furniture pieces and clean lines.

The gardens are peaceful and will invite you to relax under the swaying trees.

Day 6 : Mount Batur sunrise, lava fields and Besakih Temple

Steps: Less than 5,000 steps.
Driving time: 5 hours.

The day will start around 4am, when we will be all checked out and board our 4×4 jeeps towards the volcanic area of north Bali.

We will start the day with a cup of freshly brewed coffee at a handpicked cafe which has a privileged location and panoramic views over Mount Batur, Mount Agung and Mount Abang for our sunrise viewpoint.

These 3 active volcanoes are near each other and erupt regularly, most recently in 2018, when the eruption closed various airports in the area and caused the evacuation of the nearby villages.

If the cloud coverage permits, we may even see Indonesia’s tallest mountain of Rinjani in the horizon, even though it is in the island of Lombok.

After coffee, we will return to our jeeps and descend to the base of Mount Batur for a 4×4 adventure in the lava fields.

We will pop the rooftops open and enjoy the ride around the lava fields, where we will stop for photos and to get up and close with the lava rocks.

We will stop for breakfast at the based of the volcano with another cup of freshly brewed Balinese coffee. There will be time for a walk and to take in the views.

We will continue our morning with another 30-min bumpy ride through the rocky lava fields until we leave the volcano behind and drive towards Besakih – The Mother Temple.

Located on the slopes of Mount Agung, Bali’s tallest mountain, and 1,200m above sea level, the Mother Temple was founded in the 13th century.

This is Bali’s most important and largest temple complex and is made of 23 temples dedicated to the ancestors of each Balinese clan as well as the main temple dedicated to Shiva, Vishnu and Brahma.

To access the temple, we will take a buggy up the steep hill, and will walk back down.

After the visit, we will get back in the cars and drive to our wellness beach hotel.

We will check in and enjoy lunch as a group and you will have the entire afternoon to relax, enjoy the pool, the complimetary afternoon tea, join a tai chi or yoga class, have a spa treatment, and more.

We will meet again for dinner under the stars as a group.

Inclusions: Transportation to and from Mount Batur in classic Jeep cars 4 guests to a car, coffee at a cafe with panoramic views, breakfast at the base of the volcano, lunch and dinner at the hotel.

Overnight at Alila Manggis 5*

Alila Manggis is a 5* hotel part of the wellness Alila brand, now a member of the Hyatt Group.

The hotel is located in the eastern shore of Bali, in a yet to be developed part of the island where the beaches are black and tourists few.

Rooms are spread across 4 buildings and most of them overlook the pool and the expansive gardens.

Meals are enjoyed in the open air thatched restaurant and there is a very large pool.

Day 7 : Secret Waterfall and Seminyak sunsets

Steps: Less than 5,000 steps.
Driving time: 3-4 hours depending on traffic.

Enjoy breakfast with the best volcano views to start off the day with the right mindset.

We will check out and drive to a wild, newly opened secret waterfall, in stunning surroundings, where will get wet and enjoy a refreshing dip.

This waterfall can only be accessed through 200 steps going down to the base where a stream flows from the gushing waterfall.

The setting is stunning and still pretty wild since it has only opened recently and has not yet been discovered by influencers.

We will spend a couple of hours at the waterfall and then get back in the cars and drive to a beachside restaurant for lunch.

After lunch, we will drive towards Seminyak where we will arrive in time for you to enjoy the sunset vibes and have dinner.

Our rooms come with maxibars where you can mix a cocktail from the hotels’ mixologist’s menu and enjoy the sunset.

Head out into the streets of Seminyak or pick one of the restaurants at the hotel, be it the famous beach club, the vegan restaurant, the tapas place or the fish market.

Inclusions: Breakfast at the hotel, transfers in our own cars, entry ticket to secret waterfall, beachside lunch.

Overnight at Potato Head 5*

Listed as one of the World’s 50 Best Hotels, Potato Head is part of a creativity hub right on Seminyak Beach that includes one of Bali’s most coveted beach clubs, a luxury hotel, a spa, a night club and various restaurants and bars.

The hotel focuses on regenerative tourism and is working to be zero-waste, sustainable and responsible starting with being a B Corp. In-room amenities are zero-waste, furniture is made from recycled plastic and you can take a behind the scenes tour to see how waste is processed.

We have upgraded our stay by choosing single rooms for everybody for these last two nights in Bali, even if you book a shared room.

Day 8 : Seminyak

Steps: Less than 1,000 steps.

Enjoy a sunrise meditation / yoga session at the hotel’s rooftop garden before heading down to the infinity pool area or your room for a fabulous made-to-order breakfast.

Today is all about enjoying what Seminyak is famous for: music, beach time, shopping, relaxation and great times!

You will have time to enjoy the resort’s pool club on your own today. Sun bathe, read a book, enjoy the DJ music, swim in the infinity pool or people watch.

If you are ready for some action, head out to the fashionable streets of Seminyak where local designers, bohemian vibes and beautiful summer outfits await.

In the morning, you will also enjoy a 60-minute massage at the hotel’s award-winning spa.

In the afternoon, we will meet for a relaxing sound healing session at a specially designed space.

We will share one last sunset together at a reserved spot in the hotel’s glam rooftop bar with drinks and canapes, before having our farewell dinner in style, with sea views, at the hotel’s Balinese restaurant.

Inclusions: Breakfast at the hotel, 60-min spa treatment, sound healing session, sunset drinks with canapes, and farewell dinner.

Overnight at Potato Head 5*

Day 9 : Departure

Enjoy one last sunrise meditation / yoga session at the hotel’s sunset park before one last breakfast with sea views.

Your driver will take you to the airport based on your departure flight. Denpasar is only half an hour (without traffic) from the hotel and you can enjoy the hotel’s facilities until then.

About Your Host, Henni

Henni is originally from a small village in East Java but moved to Bali at the age of 8.

The single mom of 3 has been showing guests around the island since 2017, after a chance encounter with a tourist inspired her to swap her baking job with one in tourism, and she never looked back.

Henni is happiest when she hears guests say “wow” with a wide smile and wider eyes. She loves meeting people, showing them her favorite places, letting them taste the best local foods, and sharing the Balinese way of life.

She also enjoys listening about other countries and traveling through her guests’ eyes, especially solo female travelers who share their experiences with her. Through their stories, she can feel how big, diverse and beautiful our planet is.

Henni is most excited to take you to the non-touristy places, the ones without Instagram spots and queueing for pictures, the real Bali through Henni’s eyes.