4 Day Cultural Retreat at Kaura Bali with Local Experiences

Day 1: Day 1 Arrival in Kaura – Offering Making Workshop

1. 1h · Admission ticket included
   Join the women of Manggis in preparing Canang Sari, the delicate daily offerings seen across Bali. Each leaf and flower in this intricate offering has a purpose, carrying a message of gratitude, protection, and balance. As you weave your own offering, guided by patient hands, you’ll learn how this practice is an act of devotion and harmony woven into everyday life. By the end, you’ll understand the symbolism of the Canang Sari and enjoy this heartfelt tradition that brings beauty and meaning to each new day.

Day 2: Free at Leisure: Book optional Tour with your own expense

1. 6h · Admission ticket included
   Optional Tour 1: Village Cycling Tour & Beach Relaxation-Shared Tour (Start 9.30am, Ends 3pm)
   
   Ride through East Bali’s picturesque countryside on an e-bike, weaving through quiet
   villages, rice terraces, and winding coastal roads. Along the way, you’ll explore hidden
   paths, visit honey bee farm, meet local craftspeople, hear untold stories, and arrive
   at one of Bali’s most breathtaking beaches, where the sea breeze and golden sands
   invite you to hangout for longer.
   
   Includes:
   • Car transfer to starting and finished point
   • Meal at local restaurant
   • Fruits, traditional snack & drinking water
   • Beachside sunbed
   • Towel
2. 5h · Admission ticket included
   Optional Tour 2: TRADITIONAL COOKING CLASSES
   
   Join village matriarchs in the newly renovated outdoor kitchen next to our Community
   Hub to prepare and share beloved local dishes. The menu changes with the seasons
   and availability of fresh produce grown in our fields. Every cooking class offers you a
   true taste of Balinese warmth, story, and spice. The best part? Sitting down together
   to enjoy the feast you’ve created.
   
   Includes:
   • Cook your own six Balinese dishes
   Lunch
   • One serving of juice or a non-alcoholic drink
   • Selection of tropical fruits

Day 3: Free at Leisure: Book optional Tour with your own expense

1. 4h · Admission ticket included
   Optional Tour 1: Kaura Waterfall Hike-Shared Tour (Start 9.30am, Ends 1pm)
   
   Embark on an exhilarating 3.5-hour journey from Kaura, venturing through hidden trails in the Manggis area, leading to the mesmerizing Jagasatru Waterfall and the mountain summit where Kaura resides, weaving through lush forests, village homes, and playful scenes of bantam chickens—guided by experienced hiking guides from the Manggis community, this challenging yet rewarding trek not only offers a refreshing cooldown by the stunning waterfall pool but also unveils a spiritual retreat marked by a colossal Brahma statue, providing a unique and off-the-beaten-path adventure for those seeking to stretch their legs and elevate their hearts in the heart of Balinese nature.
   
   Tour inclusions
   
   English-speaking local hiking guide
   Energizing Snack
   Mineral water
   Donation
2. 5h · Admission ticket included
   Optional Tour 2: Offering Making and Purification Ceremony-Shared Tour (Start 9.30am, Ends 2pm)
   
   Step into one of Bali’s most sacred rituals: purification at a holy water spring. Guided by
   a Hindu priest, you’ll take part in a ceremony designed to wash away tension and restore
   balance to body, mind, and spirit. Cool, crystal-clear waters cascade over you as
   chants echo softly through the temple grounds, creating a profound sense of calm and
   connection. This is not just a ritual of cleansing — it is an invitation into the island’s spiritual
   heartbeat, where harmony with nature and community are at the core of daily life.
   
   Includes:
   • Transfer from Kaura to Jagasatru Waterfall
   • Purification offering and priest blessing
   • Waterfall donations
   • Towel and sarong for purification
   • Snack and drinking water
   • English speaking community guide

Day 4: Departure

1. 2h
   As you wrap up your memorable experience, savour one last breakfast at the hotel before heading to the airport.

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Accommodation is provided on a private basis. Optional activities and experiences are operated on a shared/group basis.
• Tour Price Excludes: Arrival and departure transfers, Any airfares (domestic and international), Pre / post services, Guide and driver tips and gratuities, Meals other than mentioned in the programme, Drinks with meals unless specified in the itinerary, Visa fees (if required), Early check-in and late check-out at hotels, Any optional tours and services, Expenditure of personal nature such as drinks, tips, souvenirs, laundry, etc.