THE HEART OF BALI
AN AUTHENTIC BALINESE EXPERIENCE
Cooking Classes, Shopping Excursions, Yoga, Massage & Cultural Events
Personalised Tours for 2 - 25 Guests
Treat yourself to an 8-day immersion into the very heart of the beautiful, mystical island of Bali.
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We welcome you to spend this time in accordance to your own needs and choices; all excursions and activities are optional. Let us tailor your stay exactly to your desires. Below is just a template of what we can plan for you.
All of our instructors, masseuses and management are Indonesian, and all speak English.
Accommodations
Rahasia Manis is located in rural Bali, on the outskirts of a traditional village, between working rice fields and the jungle. Far from the madding tourist crowds, but close enough to Ubud (12 km) to take advantage of all that it has to offer.
In the foothills and higher than most other tourist areas, the temperature is cooler and there are far less mosquitoes. We recommend that everyone have a shawl or light jacket on hand, evenings can get slightly chilly at this time of year.
Shopping
Shopping excursions can be tailored to everyone’s individual desires, and we will be happy to assist with any packing or shipping requirements.
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Traditional and Boutique Clothing
Jewellery
Fabrics
Handicrafts
Antiques
Furniture
Art
Coffee and Spices
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We can adapt the cooking classes for all dietary preferences; vegetarian, vegan, meats, gluten-free, etc. You will be learning how to cook traditional Indonesian meals, with our own unique creative edge.
We will be using only fresh, local organic produce. Any meats will be organically fed, free-range and humanely raised and slaughtered, and all fish line caught.
We only use ingredients that you will easily find in your own country!
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BALINESE COOKING CLASSES
PRICE INCLUDES
9 Nights Accommodation, Shared or Single, at Rahasia Manis
8 Breakfasts, 4 lunches, 7 dinners
Airport Transfers
Visits to 3 of Bali’s most sacred Temples
5 Shopping Excursions
6 Cooking Classes
1 Traditional Offerings Class
Coffee Plantation & Spice Farm Tour
Visit to a Local Village Home
Traditional Dance Performance by Local Children
6 Yoga Classes
2 Massages
Dance Party (Adult Beverages available but not included!)
* For those less keen on shopping there is always the option of visiting Art Galleries and Museums in Ubud while others’ shop.
PRICES
$1,950 - single occupancy at Rahasia Manis
$1,450 - shared occupancy at Rahasia Manis
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This is an example price, we price each group individually.
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All activities and excursions are 100% optional.
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Massages can be scheduled in the mornings and evenings. Those not doing yoga or other activities can schedule them whenever they prefer.
All meals are served buffet-style and there will be plenty of choice for both vegetarians and carnivores. Please let us know ahead of time if you have any medically based dietary requirements.
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Please stay somewhat flexible around the schedule. The weather and/or our group dynamic could dictate some adjustments or changes.
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Thank you!
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Example Schedule:
DAY 1
ARRIVAL, ORIENTATION AND DINNER
Today only dinner is included, all other meals can be ordered in our restaurant. Inclusive massages can be scheduled any time today.
6:00 pm - Dinner
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7:00 pm - Orientation
DAY 2
7:00 am - Massages
8:30 am - Breakfast
9:30 am - Cooking Class
12:30 pm - Lunch
2:00 pm - Traditional Offerings Class
4:00 - 5:30 pm - Sebatu Temple Visit
6:00 pm - Dinner
7:00 pm - Yoga or Massages
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DAY 3
7:00 am - Massages
8:30 am - Breakfast
9:30 - Shopping in Celuk (jewellery) and Sukuwati (traditional handicrafts)
Lunch out in Sukuwati - paid for individually
3:00 pm - Return to Bayad
4:30 - 7:00 pm - Cooking Class
7:15 pm - Dinner
8:00 pm - Massages
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DAY 4
7:30 am - Breakfast
9:00 am - Leave for Klungkung Market for fabric Shopping and the rest of the day at White Sand Beach
Both lunch and dinner are not included today, but our restaurant will be open until 7:15 pm.
The group may choose to stop somewhere for dinner on the way back from the beach.
7:00 pm - Yoga or Massages
DAY 5
7:00 am - Massages
8:30 am - Breakfast
9:30 am - Cooking Class
12:30 pm - Lunch
2:00 - 4:30 pm - Visit to Tampak Siring Temples (Tirta Empul and Gunung Kawi)
5:00 - 6:00 pm - Visit to a local family compound
6:15 pm - Dinner
7:15 pm - Yoga or Massages
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DAY 6
5:30 am - Trip to Pujung Traditional Food Market
8:30 am - Breakfast
9:30 am - Cooking Class
12:30 - Lunch
1:30 - 6:00 pm - Shopping in Ubud - Boutique, Clothing, Art, etc.
6:30 pm - Dinner
7:15 pm - Yoga or Massages
DAY 7
7:00 am - Massages
8:30 am - Breakfast
9:30 am - Coffee Plantation & Spice Farm Tour
Lunch out - paid for individually
2:00 - 4:30 pm - Rest, Swim or Massages
4:00 - 6:30 pm - Cooking Class
6:30 pm - Dinner
7:15 pm - Yoga or Massages
DAY 8
7:00 am - Massages
8:30 am - Breakfast
9:30 am - Cooking Class
12:30 pm - Lunch
2:00 pm - Shopping in Andong and Tegallalang
6:00 pm - Children’s Dance Performance
6:30 pm - Dinner
7:30 pm - Dance Party
DAY 9
7:00 am - Massages
8:30 am - Breakfast
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9:30 am - Yoga or Massages
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12:00 pm - Check-out
DEPARTURE
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Extra days may be booked at Rahasia Manis before and/or after the retreat
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ADDITIONAL CUSTOM TOURS - we simply don’t have time to do everything, but we will be happy to make additional tour arrangements for those wishing to spend more time in Bali.
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Wood Carving
Hiking
Bike tours
Jeep tours
Volcano treks
Village tours
Bird and butterfly tours
Bird Park
Elephant Park
Safari Park
Botanical Gardens
Volcano and lake tours
Natural hot springs
Waterfall tours
Local artisan tours
Art galleries and museums
River rafting
Surfing lessons
Snorkelling and scuba diving
Private fishing trips
Visits to the local Balian (traditional healers)