Welcome services at Denpasar airport and transfer to Sebatu, a small village located in the hills north of Ubud, surrounded by rolling green rice fields and ravines.

This first day is free, so you can get to know your host family and explore the environment in which you will be living for the next few days. It is also an opportunity to relax and discover Balinese massages, which will quickly relieve any discomfort from a long journey and jet lag.

Today, traditions and sharing will be in the spotlight. Total immersion in Balinese daily life: cooking, making offerings, dancing, music… With your host family, you will go to the market to buy the ingredients needed to prepare the meal. Then you will return home, where you will spend most of the day interacting and participating in various activities of everyday Balinese life: making tuak (a traditional beer made from fermented rice or palm, yeast, and sugar) and preparing offerings. You will then take part in a cooking class and taste what you have made. In the early afternoon, you will go for a walk through the village and the surrounding countryside. Return home for a hearty snack… A day rich in sharing!

Walk : 2hrs

The morning is devoted to a typical Balinese yoga session. To the sound of a chanted prayer (the Tri Sandya Mantra—considered oral literature in the form of magical poetry, the Tri Sandya Mantra has been passed down orally in Bali and consists of six verses), a Balinese priest will then introduce you to the techniques of Hindu-Balinese spirituality, first teaching you how to make canang sari, traditional Balinese offerings that can be seen in temples, on sidewalks, etc. The aim is to involve you in a purification ceremony known as Melukat. This is a tradition or ceremony commonly practiced by the Balinese, which aims to purify the soul of evil things. The term Melukat itself comes from the word Sulukat, where Su means “good” and Lukat means “purification.”

Walk : 2hrs

The morning is devoted to a lovely walk through the jungle and rice fields to discover some of the surrounding temples: first, Gunung Kawi Sebatu. Unlike other famous temples in Bali, Gunung Kawi Sebatu is relatively peaceful and less crowded, offering a serene and harmonious setting amid lush vegetation and terraced rice fields. This temple is distinguished by its magnificent water basins adorned with water lilies, lotuses, and colorful fish. These basins are fed by natural springs, and the water is considered sacred. The temple is dedicated to the deities of water and fertility, in particular Vishnu, the god of preservation. You continue to the Tirta Empul temple in Tampaksiring, one of the most sacred and iconic temples on the island. Founded in the 10th century during the Warmadewa dynasty, this temple is dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu and is particularly famous for its sacred water pools used for purification rituals. You will end your hike at the Gunung Kawi Tampaksiring temple, an ancient sacred site located near the Pakerisan River. This temple is unique because of its candis, imposing funeral shrines carved directly into the stone cliffs, dating from the 11th century under the Warmadewa dynasty. These monumental sculptures, measuring about seven meters in height, are said to have been built to honor King Anak Wungsu and his royal family. In the afternoon, the vehicle will finally take you to the Goa Gajah temple, also known as the “elephant cave.” A sacred and historic site, this temple dates back to the 9th century and is a place of both prayer and meditation, offering a mystical and captivating atmosphere. Although its name means “elephant cave,” there are no elephants on the site; the name probably comes from one of the ancient sculptures or links to Ganesh, the Hindu god with an elephant head. Return to Sebatu at the end of the afternoon.

Walk : 2-3hrs

Today, you will be introduced to Balinese music and dance. First, you will discover the Balinese gamelan, a traditional Indonesian musical ensemble characteristic of the island of Bali. This instrumental ensemble is fundamental to the local culture, as it accompanies not only religious ceremonies, but also traditional dances, plays, and various community rituals. Balinese gamelan music is vibrant, dynamic, and complex, with rapid variations in rhythm and volume that produce a feeling of intense energy. The day ends with an extraordinary dance performance by the village's artistic community.

This morning, you will set off for the caldera of Mount Batur (1,725 m), passing through a region renowned for its coffee plantations. From Penelokan, you will enjoy an exceptional view of the caldera, which is 14 km long. Its imposing size bears witness to the volcano's turbulent past and a size that once exceeded that of the current Agung. At your feet, you will discover the cone of Mount Batur in the middle of a huge caldera, half of which is occupied by Bali's largest lake and the other half covered with plantations and lava fields, remnants of the 1917 and 1926 eruptions. You will then descend into the caldera to get a closer look at the lava flows. Near the lake, where you can rest in preparation for the early morning wake-up call the next day, you can enjoy pleasant hot springs.

On this final day of immersion in Balinese culture, you will discover the arts of sculpture and painting. Balinese sculpture is one of the most refined and distinctive aspects of local culture, skillfully blending craftsmanship, spirituality, and aesthetic beauty. Rooted in centuries- old traditions, this art form can be seen throughout the island, whether in temples, palaces, homes, or even natural landscapes, where statues and reliefs adorn sacred sites and family shrines. Balinese painting is a rich and diverse artistic expression, rooted in spiritual culture and indigenous traditions, but also influenced by cultural exchanges with the outside world. Balinese paintings are easily recognizable by their narrative style, meticulous details, and bright color palette. This traditional and symbolic art, often inspired by mythology, Hindu epics, nature, and everyday life, has been practiced for centuries and continues to evolve.

In the morning, transfer to Belimbing , a small village nestled amid beautiful rice fields. During the journey, you will pass through some of Bali's most extraordinary terraced rice fields. In the afternoon, you will embark on a wonderful walk to discover the surrounding nature. Balinese dances are known for their grace, expressiveness, and rhythmic precision. They are an integral part of religious ceremonies and traditional Balinese rituals, where they are often used to pay homage to the gods and celebrate important community events. Every movement, gesture, and facial expression of the dancers has a symbolic and spiritual meaning.

Morning transfer to Pemuteran , a small seaside resort on the northwest coast of Bali, far from the tourist crowds. The rest of the day is free to enjoy the sandy beach at your leisure. A veritable polychromatic aquarium awaits you in these coral reefs! You can rent a boat to explore the underwater world around Menjangan Island, where Bali's richest fauna seems to have gathered. It is here, for example, that the rare Bali starling has found refuge.

Short transfer to munduk , located in a region of Bali steeped in history and considered the cradle of Balinese culture. The former Dutch colonists loved to stay here on vacation, coming from the old colonial capital of Singaraja (on the north coast). In the early afternoon, you will stroll around the village to discover the beauty of the surrounding nature. The surroundings of Munduk form a picturesque landscape with coffee and clove plantations near forests and waterfalls.

Walk : 3hrs

Morning transfer to Candi Kuning, along the volcanic lakes Tamblingan and Buyan. These two lakes were once a single body of water until the enormous landslide of 1818 separated them permanently. This magnificent morning is an opportunity to discover local agricultural and cultural life as you travel along the island's beautiful tropical forests. You will visit the superb Hindu-Buddhist temple of Ulun Danau. This is an enchanting place, with its huge banyan tree at the entrance and its beautiful gardens. One of the temples is perched on a small island, and its 11-tiered roof is elegantly reflected in the waters of the lake. In the afternoon, you will take in the atmosphere of the picturesque Bedugul market before heading to Ubud. The rest of the day is free.

Walk : 1hr