"Travel takes us out of our comfort zones and inspires us to see, taste and try new things. It constantly challenges us, not only to adapt to and explore new surroundings, but also to engage with different people, to embrace adventures as they come and to share new and meaningful experiences with friends and loved ones" - Author unknown. 

Ubud is a location I have chosen to immerse ourselves in many Balinese cultural experiences, including day trips to Batik painting art class, yoga & sound healing class, local farm & cooking schools,shopping, relaxing and rejuvenating day spas, cafes and restaurants, and meeting new friends who have chosen to nourish and nurture themselves , just like you in Ubud Bali.

The experience I have created is a flexible itinerary where you can say YES to everything or choose your own events over the 6 days we are in Ubud. 

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 ACCOMMODATION:  

Jalan Raya Sanggingan, Kedewatan, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571

Phone: +62 361 975376

WhatsApp: +62 813-3897-1862 

Ananda Cottages (Ananda Ubud) offers traditional Balinese-style accommodation set amongst the rice fields in Ubud. The resort features 3 swimming pools, Yoga Shalas, a spa and an open-air restaurant.

Ananda Cottages is a 10-minute drive/25 min walk from central Ubud where you can experience the hustle of Balinese shopping. From there it is another short walk or taxi to the famous Monkey Forest. 

A scheduled drop-off shuttle (3x per day) to central Ubud is available free of charge from our Hotel.

Rooms at Ananda come with Balinese décor and a private balcony with views of the rice fields. All are equipped with a mini-bar, daily filtered water bottle,  airconditioning & fans, Tea & Coffee making facilities and a private bathroom with a bathtub. 

Our rooms are in the quieter part of the resort,  but please remember, we are still in a lush tropical location and you will hear geckos, the occasional rooster and experience the chatterings of the local villagers tending to their rice paddies below us. 

There are several restaurants and quaint cafes within walking distance as well as small convenience stores and money exchange/atm's.

TWINSHARE : $2100 per person 

SINGLE : $2500

*Tour price is Land price only and does not include return airfares.

* This tour has an initial $500 AUD deposit to secure your place with us, with the remainder to be paid 45 days prior to departure -21/7/2023 2023

* All payments made by credit card will incur a small processing fee.

Terms & Conditions

* Up until 75 days before the start of the tour a $500 non refundable deposit will be retained.

* Between 45-75 days before the start of tour , 50% of the final payment (including non refundable deposit) will be forfeited.

* For less than 45 days or for no shows the entire amount will be forfeited as we would have already paid for accommodation, transport, activities etc and this money will not be returned to us.

* Once the tour has begun no monies will be returned to you.

* Travel Insurance Is Compulsory- 

*Guests must ensure that have appropriate Travel Insurance policies in place prior to departure. 

* You are responsible for checking all testing and proof of vaccination requirements for the airlines or vessel operator/s you travel with and all countries you travel to and transit through.  For more information refer to Smart Traveller website 

* This Tour requires a moderate level of fitness - there is walking, steep stairs, uneven roads.

As mentioned, our location in the resort is more private ,therefore it may take 200-300m to walk to breakfast. 

* Sites are large and sometimes hot, you may need to walk several kilometres around a single site.  

Arrival: 

Arrival is from 2pm Sunday 3 September at  Ngurah Rai International Airport, also known as Denpasar International Airport , depending on traffic it can take between 1 to 1.5 hours to reach our hotel.

Your driver will collect you from the airport with your name and Soul Sanctuary Retreats on a name card that will be held up for you to see.

** If you are arriving after 10pm at night  I will you meet you in the morning over breakfast. 

Your room will be ready and waiting for you on arrival.  

Please note, there is no reason to arrive early for this trip as there are no planned activities on the first day. It has been included just for you to arrive and settle in.  If you decide to arrive a night before I can book an extra night at Ananda (subject to availability) or give you a hotel suggestion if you'd like a night on the beach before coming to Ubud.

Departure:

Checkout is 12pm but if your flight is later I can arrange for you to have all luggage secured in a lockable room and provide showers etc before departure.

Join together at breakfast for a quick introduction and start our day with our Balinese offering ceremony.

After breakfast we will have time to swim or walk around Ananda to discover all the nooks and crannies of this beautiful hotel.

Lunch location to be advised, 

In the afternoon we will be nurtured with a magical afternoon  with massage treatments, pedicures and facials. So many options!!

Dinner will be at the famous Indus restaurant just across the road from Ananda Resort.  This will be our welcome dinner and is included in your retreat price. ( drinks excluded)

An early Breakfast before we are picked up for a day out at the Pemulan Farm Cooking School.

Our group will firstly explore the local market learning about Balinese produce before we head to the farm school to begin our lessons.

The location is set on an organic farm where we will pick our food for our 6 course meal which we will enjoy as a lunch before heading back to our hotel approx time 230 pm with the afternoon then free to enjoy a nana nap, swim or a yoga class later on.

Today is a free day for you.  (selfpay)

You can either spend time shopping in Ubud, 

A day trip with a driver, I can recommend a halfday/full day trip to  waterfalls, temples etc 

A jewellery making class

Another massage perhaps :)

A yoga class

A sleep in and a read of a good book around one of the 3 pools at Ananda.

Enjoy a quiet morning before we head off to the Pyramids Of Chi for a beautiful yoga and sound healing session (this is included in your retreat price) 

Lunch afterwards is selfpay.

After breakfast we will be getting creative in our 3 hour class in Batik painting. 

Beginners and experts will find this process of art fun and with lots of local help the outcome of our work will look fabulous to take home. A little memory of Bali.

Afterwards we drive to the instagram famous location of the Tegallalang Rice Paddies where we'll enjoy local Indonesian cuisine or western overlooking the picturesque rice  fields. This is a stunning restaurant.

After lunch, a walk and perhaps a little shopping we will take a short drive to Tampaksiring Temple where we will learn about Hinduism, and if you wish, take part in a beautiful Hindu water blessing. Our guide will give us information on how to go through the procession of each water feature.

**This is of course optional. You may wish to sit back under a tree and watch.  

Dinner tonight will be our farewell dinner. Location will be advised and this is included in your retreat price  (drinks excluded)

Today is our last day of our itinerary. 

The day is yours to sleep in, enjoy a late breakfast, another swim or walk through the rice paddies of Ananda. 

Checkout is 12pm but we can organise a safe place for your luggage if you wish to use the facilities or head into Ubud for shopping and lunch before your airport transfer to the International airport.