Classic Bali 8 days/7 nights Experience

Description

Bali Reimagined – A Cultural, Spiritual & Soul-Stirring Journey Through Ubud, Manggis & Sanur

Arrive in Bali and step immediately into island serenity, greeted warmly by your guide who escorts you to your hotel in the lush heart of Ubud. This is the beginning of a journey that blends relaxation, ancient traditions, spiritual encounters, and authentic community experiences—crafted for travellers who want a deeper, more meaningful Bali.

Your cultural exploration begins with a rare experience: a traditional Indonesian tattoo heritage tour. Spend the afternoon walking through Ubud’s artistic backstreets, meeting a local shaman and tattoo artist, and learning about the spiritual significance and centuries-old tattooing techniques still practiced today. Pause at a cool farm-to-table café hidden in the creative quarter—a perfect blend of Bali’s old soul and new energy.

Enjoy a full free day in Ubud to relax or add optional experiences. Lounge by the infinity pool, indulge in a world-class spa treatment, or explore the bustling town center using the hotel’s shuttle. Every moment is yours to shape.

Next, you’ll dive into Bali’s agricultural heartbeat with a full day in Manggis, joining an organic farming community deeply rooted in sustainable traditions. Learn the philosophy behind Balinese farming, trek through scenic rice fields with local villagers, and enjoy a wholesome lunch harvested straight from the land. This is authentic Bali—warm, grounded, and profoundly connected to nature.

Your journey continues with time to relax in beachside Candidasa, where optional snorkelling in nearby Amed reveals thriving coral reefs and colourful marine life. Whether you explore or unwind by the sea, this day is designed to refresh the mind and spirit.

Travel from Candidasa to Sanur with a spectacular sightseeing route, including Bali’s most sacred spiritual icons: Besakih Temple, a majestic 23-temple complex on the slopes of Mount Agung, and the tranquil Tirta Gangga water palace, famous for its fountains, stone statues and reflection pools. These stops offer some of the most breathtaking photography spots in Bali.

Your final day brings a beautifully intimate cultural experience: a canang sari workshop in Sanur. Learn the meaning behind the daily offerings seen throughout Bali and create your own under the guidance of a local woman dedicated to preserving this sacred tradition. Dress in Balinese ceremonial attire and step into the spiritual rhythm of island life—an unforgettable, soulful closing to your journey.

This itinerary blends luxury, culture and spirituality for travellers who want more than a holiday.

Included:

•    Accommodation 7 nights
•    Airport transfers
•    Meals: 7B 2L
•    English speaking guides
•     Tattoo half-day walking tour
•    Experiential day farming in Manggis
•     Sanur offering making tour
•    Temple sightseeing tour
•    Domestic transfers

Itinerary summary:

Day 1: Arrival in Bali
The guide greets visitors on arrival and accompanies them to the hotel.

Day 2: Tattoo tour
Enjoy the morning in the glorious surroundings of Ubud, either relaxing in the hotel or choosing one of our optional tours. In the afternoon, discover traditional Indonesian tattoo culture on a half-day walking tour. Gain a deeper understanding through encounters with a shaman and a tattoo artist. Learn about the spiritual aspect of Balinese tattooing and the ancient techniques still practised. Along the way, stop at an edgy yet humble, farm-to-table café in the heart of Ubud.

Day 3: Free day in Ubud with optional tours
Enjoy a day of leisure at your own pace. The accommodation features wide-varied facilities; an infinity pool, exceptional spa, and a shuttle service to Ubud centre. We offer a range of additional experiences to perfectly complement this itinerary.

Day 4: A day in Manggis
Enjoy a day getting to grips with the daily life of an organic farming community. Learn about the organic farming process and how this village commits to more sustainable methods that coincide with Balinese beliefs on protecting nature. It’s not all theory; visitors will get involved with some hands-on activities. Also, explore the surrounding countryside on a trek along farming trails while getting to know the locals – your guides – as you go. Split the day with a wonderful locally-sourced lunch.

Day 5: Free Day in Candidasa with optional tours
Explore the beach nearby or visit the town landmarks such as the lotus pond. We recommend adding  our optional snorkelling tour at nearby Amed – famed for its excellent conditions and marine life.

Day 6: Sightseeing Transfer to Sanur
An early morning start for the transfer to Sanur, but on the way, we will divert to some magnificent sites for photo opportunities. First up is Besakih Temple – the largest and holiest Hindu Temple in Bali. It is comprised of 23 separate temples, perched nearly 1000 meters up the side of Mount Agung. Next, the tour moves on to Tirta Gangga water temple, where visitors admire the romantic gardens with their beautiful fountains, sculptures, and ponds.

Day 7: Making Offerings in Sanur
Learn more about canang sari, the daily offerings of gratitude and prayer made by Hindu Balinese worshippers, in a workshop led by a local woman. The project owner will share her story and explain her commitment to helping disadvantaged people participate in this ancient Hindu ritual. Get dressed up in local Balinese clothing before getting hands-on with an activity to make your very own canang sari. Saris can be kept as a souvenir or offered to the family temple.

Day 8: Departure
Free time until airport transfer for departure flight.

Contact us for dates & pricing: hi@luxciergegroup.com