Polerinas in Paradise with @hangwithjulia

TrovaTrip will provide 3 arrival transfers from Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) to the hotel between 8 am and 5 pm. Exact transfer times within this window will be determined closer to your arrival based on provided travelers flight information. Travelers arriving outside of the requested flight guidelines will need to make their own arrangements to meet the group at the hotel.

7:30 P.M.: Welcome dinner at Cafe Lotus Ubud is included. Your meal will typically be a set menu of Indonesian cuisine with water included, subject to change. To get to dinner you will take a short 15 minute transfer.

Overnight in Ubud.

7:00 A.M.: Breakfast at the hotel is included. Typical hotel breakfasts are continental full/America, or buffet style. Arma Resorts Ubud offers a buffet with a combination of Indonesian, American, and Intercontinental breakfast. The exact breakfast offered will be determined by your finalized hotel.

9:00 A.M.: In the morning, you’ll hop on a private bus and head 30 minutes to the Sacred Monkey Forest, a lush green sanctuary that is home to more than 700 gray long-tailed macaques and temple ruins.You’ll be guided through the forest to see the Banyan Trees, Bridge of the Dragons, and visit a temple that is nestled inside. Note that you are not allowed to feed the monkeys and be sure to avoid eye contact. Be careful with your belongings such as sunglasses, hats, or your bag, the monkeys will try to snatch it! Your guide will prepare you with further do’s and don’ts on site. (~2 hours)

11:00 A.M. From the Sacred Monkey Forest to Ubud Market is just a short 10 minute private bus transfer. Ubud Market, also known as Pasar Ubud in Indonesian, is a bustling and vibrant market located in the heart of Ubud. The market is divided into two main sections: the Ubud Art Market and the Ubud Traditional Market. The Ubud Art Market primarily sells arts and crafts, while the Traditional Market offers fresh produce, spices, and food items. Ubud Market is not only a shopping destination but also a cultural experience. It's a lively place where you can interact with local artisans, practice your bargaining skills, and immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of Ubud's bustling market scene. Note that you should be bringing extra cash with you to shop at the market as most vendors are mostly cash only. You can call a Grab bike for a short ride back to the hotel at your own expense. Note that you will not have a guide with you, this is time for you to explore on your own. If you want to go back to the hotel instead of Ubud Market then the car will drop you off at the hotel.

Overnight in Ubud.

7:00 A.M.: Breakfast at the hotel is included. Typical hotel breakfasts are continental full/America, or buffet style. Arma Resorts Ubud offers a buffet with a combination of Indonesian, American, and Intercontinental breakfast. The exact breakfast offered will be determined by your finalized hotel.

9:00 A.M.: After breakfast, you will be picked up from the hotel and take a 30-minute private bus transfer to Kanto Lampo Waterfall. This waterfall is renowned for its distinctive rock formations and the refreshing experience of standing beneath the cascading water. It offers an environment for visitors to immerse themselves in nature, surrounded by lush tropical scenery. To reach the waterfall, you will start from the parking lot and walk down a set of cement stairs, which takes about ten minutes. Please note that the climb back up the stairs can be more challenging. You’ll then walk in about ankle deep water for another 10 minutes to reach the waterfall where you'll have the opportunity to stand beneath the falling water for a refreshing experience and snap some pictures. The total walking/hiking distance is about 300m (0.2 mi). The terrain is beginner friendly with a set of stairs, some dirt trails with rocks, and walking through ankle deep water. For this activity, it is advisable to wear a swimsuit, carry an extra set of clothes, and wear water shoes or sturdy sandals with traction to prevent slipping. (~2 hours)

11:00 A.M.: After the waterfall, you’ll take a 30-minute private bus north to Tirta Empul Water Temple. 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. (~3 hours)

2:00 P.M.: After visiting the water temple, you’ll take a 40 min private bus transfer for lunch at Alam Padi Restaurant overlooking the beautiful rice terraces in Ubud. You’ll enjoy a set menu sampling Indonesian cuisine with water included. Subject to change based on availability.

Overnight in Ubud.

7:00 A.M.: Breakfast at the hotel is included. Typical hotel breakfasts are continental full/America, or buffet style. Arma Resorts Ubud offers a buffet with a combination of Indonesian, American, and Intercontinental breakfast. The exact breakfast offered will be determined by your finalized hotel.

8:30 A.M. You’ll transfer on a private bus from the hotel in Ubud to Rumah Desa for a farming experience and cooking class. Bathroom breaks will be made as needed.

9:30 A.M.: After breakfast, you will check out of the hotel and head to Rumah Desa for a full day adventure in the authentic Balinese Village of Tabanan. You’ll get to see the architecture and daily lives of the locals that live there. Then you’ll head to the rice fields and your guide will tell you all about the rice paddies and you’ll learn different farming practices from the farmers themselves. If you would like, you can even get into the wet rice fields for a fully immersive experience. Note that most farmers have a working ox that helps them plow the lands. You’ll also learn about how the crops are processed to become food in the cooking class. You are mostly walking around village roads but once you get out to the farm and rice paddy it is mostly dirt. *TrovaTrip works in tandem with the local operator to vet and ensure all animals are treated humanely and respectfully. (~2 hours)

11:30 A.M.: From the farm you’ll walk about 15 minutes to the compound where you will be participating in a cooking class. As a part of the farming experience, you’ll use some of the crops grown on the farm to learn how to prepare some Balinese dishes such as a Balinese salad and chicken with Balinese spices. Usually, the larger group will be divided into smaller groups and each group will create a dish. After the dishes are ready, guests will enjoy the lunch they've just prepared together. *Vegan and vegetarian options must be notified in advance. (~2 hours)

1:30 P.M.: Lunch is included at the compound after the Rumah Desa Cooking Class. The menu consists of the dishes that were created during the cooking class.

You will take a private bus transfer from Rumah Desa to your hotel in Canggu. Note that there is typically traffic in Canggu so expect delays.

Overnight in Canggu.

7:00 A.M.: Breakfast at the hotel is included. Typical hotel breakfasts are continental full/America, or buffet style. Citadines Berawa Beach Canggu offers a buffet with a combination of Indonesian, American, and Intercontinental breakfast. Vegan, vegetarian, and gluten free options available upon advanced request. The exact breakfast offered will be determined by your finalized hotel.

12:00 P.M.: For this activity, the participants will be split up in two groups that will each attend a 90-minute workshop where we will combine basic spins into a beautiful choreography inspired by lyrical dance. The choreo is suitable for all levels (variations will be shown if needed). The workshop will consist of a short warmup followed by an hour to learn the dance bit by bit. We'll use the last 15 minutes to perform for each other and to take videos of what we've learned. Note that we will be using socks and static pole. Every participant will also have their own pole for this workshop. As group 1 attends this workshop, group 2 will be having fun with the jungle pole until it’s time to swap!

While group 1 joins the Lyrical Choreo Workshop with Julia, group 2 will have the opportunity to take stunning photos on Robean Studio’s outdoor stage pole that has a vibrant jungle background. Everybody will take turns striking 2-3 of their best poses on the pole while we help each other find our best angles and take insta-worthy photos. We'll be using our smartphones to snap the shots for each other, but feel free to bring your own camera, if you wish! Note that Julia will not be present for this photoshoot, as she'll be teaching in the meanwhile. Also note that this event may be affected by weather conditions (although unlikely). When the 90 minutes are up and everybody has gotten their fabulous photos, group 1 and 2 will swap places so everybody will be using three hours total at the studio.

Overnight in Canggu.

7:00 A.M.: Breakfast at the hotel is included. Typical hotel breakfasts are continental full/America, or buffet style. Citadines Berawa Beach Canggu offers a buffet with a combination of Indonesian, American, and Intercontinental breakfast. Vegan, vegetarian, and gluten free options available upon advanced request. The exact breakfast offered will be determined by your finalized hotel.

1:00 P.M.: In this 90 minute all-levels workshop, we'll be channeling our inner ballerinas as we learn graceful spins and upright combos. You might already know some of these spins, but we’ll be relearning them with all of Julia’s personal techniques to create beautiful lines and elegant movement. The workshop consists of: a full body 15-min barre-inspired warm up, 60 minutes of learning aerial combos & 15 minutes for filming in the end. All participants will be joining this workshop at the same time, which means you might be sharing a pole with a fellow polerina. Also note, all combos will be possible to do while wearing a ballet skirt and leotard, so feel free to wear full ballerina attire if desired.

3:30 P.M.: In the late afternoon approaching sunset, you'll take a 35 minute transfer to one of the most famous temples in Bali, Tanah Lot. If it is low tide, you'll be able to walk to the beach surrounding the temple. The main temple ground and stairs are not accessible to tourists, but you can hang by the beach and take photos with the temple in the background. You'll then walk west passing by the neighboring temple Batu Bolong. Then you'll take a short walk to a restaurant nearby to enjoy a sunset drink and dinner. The total walking distance is about 1 mile (0.9 miles to Tanah Lot and back if tide permits) and the remaining walk to the restaurant is on paved pedestrian roads. (~2 hours)

5:30 P.M.: A sunset drink of coconut or beer and dinner at De Jukung Restaurant is included. Your dinner will typically include a set menu of elevated Balinese dishes, subject to change. You'll then take a 30 min transfer back to the hotel.

Overnight in Canggu.

7:00 A.M.: Breakfast at the hotel is included. Typical hotel breakfasts are continental full/America, or buffet style. Citadines Berawa Beach Canggu offers a buffet with a combination of Indonesian, American, and Intercontinental breakfast. Vegan, vegetarian, and gluten free options available upon advanced request. The exact breakfast offered will be determined by your finalized hotel.

While group 1 joins the day's Workshop with Julia, group 2 will have a 90 minute videoshoot until it's time to swap places. For this shoot, you'll be dancing on Robean Studio’s outdoor stage pole that has a vibrant jungle and birdsong in the background. Everybody will take turns using the pole & we’ll help filming each other as needed. This is the perfect opportunity to practice the combos you’ve learned in Julia's workshops while making fun jungle pole content to post on your socials. We'll be using our smartphones to film for each other, but feel free to bring your own camera, if you wish! Note that Julia will not be present for this videoshoot as she'll be teaching in the meanwhile. Also note that this even may be affected by weather conditions (although unlikely).

10:00 A.M.: For this last pole workshop, the participants will once again be split up in two groups - this time, it'll be depending on their level (lower level without inverts or higher level with inverts). For this 90-minute workshop, you’ll be learning some of Julia’s absolute favourite spins and combos as well as how to make seamless and fluid transitions between the positions you've learned. The workshop will consist of a short warmup, 60 minutes to learn aerial combos and 15 minutes to film at the end. Note that depending on the levels of the participants and the group you'll be dancing in, you may or may not be sharing a pole with a fellow polerina. As group 1 attends this workshop, group 2 will be having fun with the jungle pole until it’s time to swap!

1:00 P.M.: Relieve your body after days of activities by having a well-deserved one-hour Balinese massage at a spa nearby. The famous Balinese Massage will leave you relaxed and be a perfect wrap to your vacation.

7:00 P.M.: Cheers to an amazing trip! You’ll be picked up from the hotel for a short 15 minute drive to Vue Beach Club where you’ll enjoy an included cocktail overlooking the sunset. Your first cocktail is included. No food is included during the cocktail hour, but you are free to order snacks and additional cocktails at your own expense. Then, at the same restaurant, you'll be served a set menu of western cuisine. Restaurant may change, subject to availability.

Overnight in Canggu.

7:00 A.M.: Breakfast at the hotel is included. Typical hotel breakfasts are continental full/America, or buffet style. Citadines Berawa Beach Canggu offers a buffet with a combination of Indonesian, American, and Intercontinental breakfast. Vegan, vegetarian, and gluten free options available upon advanced request. The exact breakfast offered will be determined by your finalized hotel.

TrovaTrip will provide 2 departure transfers from the hotel to Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) between 8 am and 12 pm. Exact transfer times within this window will be determined closer to your departure based on provided travelers flight information. Travelers departing outside of the requested flight guidelines will need to make their own arrangements to the airport.