30-Day Wellness & Detox Retreat in Bali's Bamboo Forest

Sun Sang is an eco-retreat in Tabanan, about 37 km from Ngurah Rai airport, set beside a river and surrounded by jungle. The property has seven bamboo houses, each designed to look like a different animal, built by local craftsmen trained after the 2017 volcanic eruption. Rooms are open-air with fans, no AC, private bathrooms, and garden views. The nearest beach (Kelecung) is 11 km away; Taman Ayun Temple is 13 km.

The retreat runs on a loose daily schedule. Mornings start around 8am with a 90-minute session of Balinese Watukaru yoga — a local style taught at a nearby ashram that also offers Tai Chi and martial arts. Breakfast follows, then you have free time until lunch. Afternoons usually include a cultural activity: Balinese cooking classes, coconut oil workshops, language lessons, visits to local waterfalls, or volunteering to clean the river. Every other day you get a 60-minute Balinese massage. Dinner is at 6:30pm.

The food is vegetarian and vegan, sourced locally, with options for gluten-free, raw, and diabetic-friendly diets. If you want to detox, the kitchen will switch you to juices and smoothies — they offer intermittent fasting plans, full juice fasts, and even water fasts for experienced fasters. They're serious about it: expect coconut water, herbal teas, and light snacks like chia pudding or raw veggie sticks during fasting hours.

The lead yoga teacher, Putu Ayu, grew up in a Balinese village and trained in Hatha, Vinyasa, and Yin yoga both locally and abroad. Master Ky, who teaches Tai Chi and martial arts, has practiced Balinese martial arts for over 20 years at the nearby ashram. Krishna, another yoga teacher, has a decade of experience in Watukaru yoga, meditation, and pranayama. The staff are local, many of them trained in bamboo construction before moving into hospitality.

This is a solo retreat by design — small groups, no fixed cohort, no pressure to join activities. Guests tend to be people taking a break from work, recovering from life transitions, or just wanting a month offline in a quiet place. The reviews mention Valentina, a guide who offers personalized support, and several guests came during difficult periods like divorce or burnout. It's not a party spot, and it's not a luxury resort. It's a month in the jungle with yoga, massage, and simple food.

What's included

- 30 days, 29 nights accommodation in a private bamboo villa - Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner (vegetarian/vegan) - Daily morning yoga and meditation sessions - 60-minute Balinese healing massage every other day - Juice detox or fasting program (up to 1 week) - Authentic Balinese cultural activities and excursions - Airport pickup from Ngurah Rai International Airport - Transportation during the retreat - Free WiFi - Water, tea, and coffee throughout the day - Access to self-love and mindfulness books

What's not included

- Visa fees - International flights - Additional activities not included in the itinerary - Additional spa treatments beyond those included - Personal expenses - Travel insurance