Explore Bali with JDonatella

Get to know your group and toast to the adventure ahead! Your welcome dinner at a local restaurant is included. Dinner tonight will be a 3 course set menu of Indonesian cuisine. Balinese coffee or Indonesian tea are included in the set menu.

Overnight in Ubud

Breakfast at the hotel is included. Typical hotel breakfasts are continental full/America, or buffet style. The Arma Ubud offers a buffet with a combination of Indonesian, American, and Intercontinental breakfast. The exact breakfast offered will be determined by your finalized hotel.

After breakfast, you’ll take a 30-minute private transfer to a batik dyeing studio. First, the instructors will give you an insightful explanation about the various trees and plants in their garden used for natural dye colours. Following this, they’ll delve into the story of batik, teaching you about its characteristics in Indonesia, the requisite materials, and tools for the craft. Then, each person will receive materials to sketch their batik design, initiating the creative process with a pencil. The final steps involve rinsing off the wax and allowing the cloth to dry. You’ll get to take home your own personally crafted batik as a keepsake from the class!

As sunset approaches, you’ll take a 30-minute private transfer out to trekking starting point to Pomegranate Cafe. Nestled amid the lush surroundings, this cafe provides a serene setting to unwind and enjoy a refreshing drink as the sun gracefully dips below the horizon. Your first drink, including snacks is included. The tranquil ambiance, coupled with the vibrant colours of the sunset, creates a perfect moment to relax and appreciate the natural beauty that Bali has to offer. Then take a 30- minute private transfer back to the hotel for an evening free at leisure.

Overnight in Ubud

Breakfast at the hotel is included. Typical hotel breakfasts are continental full/America, or buffet style. The Arma Ubud offers a buffet with a combination of Indonesian, American, and Intercontinental breakfast. The exact breakfast offered will be determined by your finalized hotel.

After breakfast, you’ll take a 30-minute private transfer north to Pura Mengening. For thousands of years, Balinese people believed that the water that comes from these springs heal and purify people’s inner and outer self. You will learn about the purification ritual and get to participate in it yourself. You’ll present offerings that will be prepared for you in advance, and then get into the pool under the flowing fountains for the purification. Then you’ll finish off with some guided prayer. You can wear your swimwear underneath a provided sarong for the purification ritual. Note that you’ll want to dress conservatively (guides will provide sarongs for cover ups as needed). Also, if you are menstruating, or bleeding from an open wound of any kind (male or female), you will be prohibited from entering the temple under Balinese tradition. Take a 40-minute transfer back to the hotel.

Take a 15-minute private transfer to lunch at a local restaurant. You’ll enjoy a set menu sampling Indonesian cuisine with water included. Additional drinks and food at your own expense. From lunch is a 25-minute transfer back to the hotel.

Integrating practices of Chakra Healing with the technical approach of palmistry, numerology, and face reading as part of the spiritual journey. The healing is an effort to optimize the flow of energy in each chakra with the aim of achieving balance and harmony in the bodies and minds. Meanwhile, Palmistry provides insights into each life through the interpretation of lines and shapes on their hands. Numerology calculates numbers based on participants’ names and birthdates. Face Reading provides understanding of their character, personality, and potential.

Join me for a serene morning of art and inspiration. As the golden sun rises over the horizon, you'll capture the soft hues and peaceful rhythms of the ocean on your canvas. Whether you're a seasoned artist or a curious beginner, this class is the perfect way to blend creativity with our calm surroundings.

Overnight in Ubud

Breakfast at the hotel is included. Typical hotel breakfasts are continental full/America, or buffet style. The Arma Ubud offers a buffet with a combination of Indonesian, American, and Intercontinental breakfast. The exact breakfast offered will be determined by your finalized hotel.

This morning you’ll have an opportunity to meet up with a local painter at ARMA (Agung Rai Museum of Art). This cultural hub serves as a platform for both traditional and contemporary Indonesian art. Engaging with a local artist at ARMA allows you to gain insights into their creative process, inspirations, and the cultural significance woven into their artwork. It's an opportunity to appreciate the rich tapestry of Balinese artistry while fostering a direct connection with the talented individuals who contribute to Ubud's thriving artistic community.

Take a private transfer from Ubud to Sanur for 1 hour car ride. Upon arrival in Sanur, check in at your Hotel and enjoy rest of the day at leisure or depends on host workshop schedule.

Overnight in Sanur

Breakfast at the hotel is included. Typical hotel breakfasts are continental full/America, or buffet style. Puri Santrian offers a buffet with a combination of Indonesian, American, and Intercontinental breakfast. The exact breakfast offered will be determined by your finalized hotel.

In the late afternoon, a Go-Jek motorbike driver will pick you up at the hotel to take you on a culture and food tour. Each person will have their own motorbike driver and helmet is included. Begin your journey at Sanur Beach where you will indulge in a coconut drink by the sea and engage in lively conversations with the welcoming locals. You’ll then hop back on the bike for about 15 minutes and make a stop at Bajra Sandhi, a monument commemorating soldiers, which adds a touch of history and culture to your exploration. Then, you’ll venture another 10 minutes on the back of the motorbike to one of Bali's liveliest night markets, where your taste buds are free to explore a wide array of street foods, each offering a unique culinary experience. The main course you will be trying is the legendary Babi Guling or Suckling Pig. This traditional dish holds profound symbolism in Balinese Hinduism, representing fertility and prosperity. To finish off your tasty adventure, savour the comforting flavours of ronde, a Javanese sweet delicacy. This mochi-like sticky rice cake, filled with peanuts and served in a bowl of warm ginger soup, brings a delightful close to a day well-spent exploring Bali's culinary treasures. Finally, the motorbike will take you on a 30-minute ride back to the hotel.

Overnight in Sanur

Breakfast at the hotel is included. Typical hotel breakfasts are continental full/America, or buffet style. Puri Santrian offers a buffet with a combination of Indonesian, American, and Intercontinental breakfast. The exact breakfast offered will be determined by your finalized hotel.

Farewell dinner at a local restaurant is included. Your meal will typically be a 3-course set menu with water included. Additional beverages and food at your own expense.

Rise before the sun for a picturesque morning cycling tour around Sanur. Begin at the Discova Office where you’ll suit up for the day ahead. Cycle to the beach, have a stretch and watch the magnificent sunrise. Cycle on to the Sindhu morning market where locals shop from variety of fresh ingredients every day. Have a taste of a scrumptious chocolate pancake with fried banana or yellow rice, as your guide purchases some offerings for the next stop at Campuhan Windu Segara. There, observe how locals worship and make an offering to the gods. End this tour cycling to a small gazebo by the beach, and sink your teeth into the Nasi Bungkus, a traditional small meal of rice and meat packaged in brown paper before returning to Discova Office.

Take a 10 minute private transfer to Kevala Studio to participate in a workshop where a skilled ceramic artist will guide you. Learn the fundamentals of wheel throwing from the experienced instructors. Enjoy one hour of expert guidance, followed by a supervised practice for hands-on learning. If you would like to have other type of class arranged, just let our team knows! Your completed piece will be available for collection at the studio within 7-12 days, or you can arrange postage for an additional cost, paid in advance. After the workshop, take a 10 minute transfer back to the hotel.

Overnight in Sanur

Breakfast at the hotel is included. Typical hotel breakfasts are continental full/America, or buffet style. Puri Santrian offers a buffet with a combination of Indonesian, American, and Intercontinental breakfast. The exact breakfast offered will be determined by your finalized hotel.