Bali

Twelve days on an island that exists so that you can slow down. Morning yoga with a view over the jungle. Sunrise on the summit of a volcano. A purification ceremony in a water temple. Surfing at Padang Padang. A Balinese massage. And a silence that finally lets you hear yourself.

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Duration

12 days / 11 nights

Group

max 12 people

Leader

Magda Huk

Highlight

Bali · Yoga Camp · Slow

We do not work with agencies.
We work with people.

We travel every route ourselves once,
before we offer it to you.

Twelve people maximum.
Always.

About this expedition

Bali is not a destination. It is the permission you give yourself to slow down.

A journey inside yourself.

The island of gods. The island of 10,000 temples. The island where every house has a shrine, every morning starts with an offering of flowers, and time runs differently, because the Balinese have two calendars and neither of them is in a hurry.

This is not a holiday with yoga classes added to a tourist programme. It is a retreat: a structure that combines a daily yoga practice with immersion in the Balinese rhythm of temples, ceremonies, jungle, ocean and volcano. Yoga is the warp. Bali is the weave.

Two worlds: Ubud (jungle, spirituality, rice terraces, silence) and Uluwatu (ocean, cliffs, surfing, sunset). Between them: the Batur volcano at dawn, waterfalls in the jungle and the Melukat ceremony at Tirta Empul temple. Twelve days. No rush at all.

Two acts: Ubud (spirituality and jungle) and Uluwatu (ocean and freedom). Every day begins with yoga. Every day ends with gratitude.

The Explorea team

Future editions of this expedition may be led by

Each of us walks this route personally before inviting anyone else.

Magda Huk

Slow Travel, Yoga Camps

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Day by day itinerary

Twelve days that slow down everything you have sped up.

Two acts: Ubud (jungle, spirituality, silence) and Uluwatu (ocean, freedom, sun). Every day begins with yoga. Every day ends with gratitude.

Flight to Bali (via Istanbul, Doha or Singapore). Ahead of us is an island that is waiting.

Arrival at Ngurah Rai. Transfer to Ubud (approx. 1.5h), the cultural capital of Bali, surrounded by rice terraces and jungle. Check in at a boutique hotel with a pool and a view over the valley. The rest of the day is for rest: the pool, a massage, acclimatisation. In the evening, an opening dinner at a restaurant overlooking the rice terraces. Overnight: boutique hotel in Ubud

6:30, morning yoga: a sun sequence, breathwork, meditation. The session takes place in an open pavilion with a view over the jungle. After breakfast: the Tegallalang rice terraces, the iconic terraces the Balinese have farmed for 1,000 years. A walk between the green levels. Afternoon: Tirta Empul temple. THE MELUKAT CEREMONY, a ritual purification in a water temple. You step into a pool of spring water and stand under each of the 13 spouts, each washing away something different: the past, fears, tension. The Balinese have done this for 1,000 years. You do it once, and you remember it. Yoga 6:30, morning session in an open pavilion Tegallalang Rice terraces, 1,000 years of history Tirta Empul The Melukat ceremony, purification by water Character A spiritual Signature Moment

2:00 in the morning, the alarm. 3:00, the trek up Mount Batur begins (1,717 m). Head torches, stars, cold air. About 2h of ascent. At the top, you wait. And then: sunrise over Bali. The volcanic caldera, Lake Batur below, Mount Agung on the horizon. Hot coffee and breakfast at the summit. The descent. Hot springs by the lake after the trek. The afternoon is free. A Balinese massage (optional). An evening yin yoga session: stretching, breath, winding down. Mount Batur 1,717 m above sea level, an active volcano Start 3:00 at night, approx. 2h of trekking Sunrise The sun over the caldera, a Signature Moment Hot springs Thermal springs after the trek

Morning yoga: flow and meditation. After breakfast we head north. The Sekumpul waterfall, the highest and most beautiful on Bali. The approach goes through jungle (approx. 30 min). The water falls into a green basin and you can stand under the stream. Handara Gate, the iconic Bali photo. Danau Beratan temple, a temple drifting on the water of the lake. Return to Ubud.

Morning yoga. The rest of the day belongs to you. Options: the Monkey Forest, a workshop with a Balinese craftsman (painting, carving, silversmithing), spices and crafts at the Ubud Art Market, a spa massage, reading by the pool. An evening restorative yoga session. Overnight: boutique hotel in Ubud

Morning yoga and breakfast. Farewell to Ubud. Drive south to Uluwatu (approx. 2h). The world changes, from jungle to cliffs above the ocean. Check in at a hotel with a view of the Indian Ocean. Afternoon: Padang Padang Beach, the beach known from the film "Eat Pray Love". Sunset at Uluwatu Temple, a temple on a cliff 70 m above the ocean, with a traditional Kecak dance. Uluwatu Temple A temple on a cliff, 70 m above the ocean Kecak Dance A traditional dance at sunset Padang Padang The beach from "Eat Pray Love" Character From jungle to ocean, a change of rhythm

Morning yoga on a terrace overlooking the ocean. After breakfast: a surfing lesson with an instructor at Padang Padang or Balangan Beach. You do not need any experience, the instructor starts from zero. Your body in the ocean, salt on your skin, waves. The afternoon is free: the beach, the pool, a cocktail. In the evening: dinner on the cliff with a view of the sunset.

An early start. Crossing to Nusa Penida (approx. 45 min). A wild island with dramatic cliffs, turquoise water and beaches reached by hundreds of steps. Kelingking Beach (the T Rex cliff), Angel's Billabong (a natural pool in the rock), Broken Beach (a natural arch). Snorkelling with manta rays (season July to October). Back to Bali in the evening. Nusa Penida A wild island: cliffs, turquoise, no mass tourism Kelingking The T Rex cliff, the iconic Bali photo Snorkelling Manta rays and coral reefs Character An explorer's log

The last morning yoga session, longer and deeper. Yin plus a gratitude meditation. The whole day is free: the beach, the pool, a Balinese massage (this one is included, 90 minutes). Shopping at the market. In the evening: a farewell dinner on the cliff, with shared memories, the sunset and a closing circle of gratitude.

Transfer to the airport. The last coffee. The last view of Bali. Departure.

Arrival back home. Twelve days. Ocean, volcano, temple, silence. You come back slower. You come back calmer. You come back closer to yourself. That is the plan.

What the expedition includes

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Included 7 999 PLN

Accommodation: boutique hotels with a pool in Ubud and Uluwatu (11 nights)
A daily morning yoga session with the instructor (9 sessions)
3 evening sessions (yin / restorative / meditation)
All breakfasts and the dinners listed in the itinerary
Mount Batur trek with breakfast at the summit
Hot springs near Mount Batur
The Melukat ceremony at Tirta Empul
Trip to Nusa Penida (ferry and transport on the island)
Kecak dance at Uluwatu Temple at sunset
Balinese massage, 90 minutes (1 session)
Transport: private minivan with a driver along the whole route
Entrance fees: Tirta Empul, Tegallalang, Uluwatu Temple, Sekumpul, Danau Beratan
Opening dinner and farewell dinner
Materials and an online session before departure

The price does not include

Flights from Poland to Bali (approx. 2,500 to 4,500 PLN)
Travel insurance (mandatory)
Lunches and dinners outside the itinerary (approx. 8 to 15 USD per day)
Extra massages and spa treatments (from approx. 15 USD per session)
Tips (voluntary)
Alcoholic drinks and personal spending

The price covers the yoga, accommodation, transport and every experience in the itinerary.

Preparation

What you need to know before you apply.

Physical condition

Level 2/5. The only demanding element is the Mount Batur trek (2h of ascent, at night). The rest is yoga (adaptable level), walks and the ocean. You do not need to be an experienced yogi, the sessions are open to all levels. What you need is a readiness to slow down.

Formalities

Visa: EU citizens need a Visa on Arrival (500,000 IDR, approx. 30 USD, at the airport). Passport: valid for at least 6 months. Vaccinations: none required, hepatitis A and B recommended. Currency: Indonesian rupiah (IDR). Cards are accepted in hotels and restaurants, cash at the markets.

Weather and equipment

Best season: April to October (the dry season). Temperature: 27 to 32°C all year round. High humidity. Mount Batur at night: 10 to 15°C, so bring a warm hoodie. Light clothing, a swimsuit, a sarong (for temples), comfortable shoes for Batur. Full list after booking.

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