4 Day Freedom & Wellness Retreat in Sacred Ubud, Bali

Tanah Gajah, a Resort by Hadiprana, is the sort of place people return to. It's a five-star resort on the edge of Ubud, surrounded by rice terraces and jungle, designed by the Hadiprana family with original Balinese art and handcrafted furniture throughout. The grounds include lotus ponds, gardens with over 50 bird species, and a couple of resident swans. The property borders active Hindu temples, so there's a sense of the sacred that feels authentic rather than staged for visitors.

The retreat package is built around giving you freedom. You get three nights in a villa of your choice, daily breakfast and afternoon tea, sunset cocktails each evening, one 90-minute Balinese massage at the spa, one guided village and rice paddy trek, daily yoga between 7:30 and 9:00 am, laundry, minibar, and return airport transfers. After that, the days are yours.

The included massage uses traditional techniques passed down through generations, performed by local practitioners. The yoga class is gentle and open to all levels. The trek with the butler takes you through the neighboring countryside, past temples and rice fields, giving you a glimpse of village life that's easy to miss if you stick to tourist trails.

Pradnyana Wirawan is the wellness practitioner associated with the retreat. He's known in Ubud for healing work that mixes Reiki, chakra balancing, and meditation. He offers personalized sessions that you can add on if you want something more tailored than the included massage. His approach is gentle and grounded in Balinese spiritual tradition.

What makes this retreat stand out is what's not there: no mandatory group activities, no early starts, no schedule you have to keep. You can treat it as a luxury holiday with a wellness slant, or go deeper with temple visits and healing sessions. Either way, the setting does most of the work.

What's included

- 3 nights accommodation in the villa of your choice - Daily a la carte breakfast - Daily afternoon tea (16:00–18:00) - Daily sunset cocktails & mocktails (18:00–19:00) - Daily yoga class (7:30–9:00 am) - One 90-minute Ancient Balinese massage at The Spa - One 60-minute village and rice paddy trek guided by butler - Complimentary shuttle to Ubud center (08:00–18:00) - Complimentary laundry (6 pieces per day) - Complimentary coffee & tea in room - Complimentary minibar (including alcohol, replenished daily) - Return private airport transfer

What's not included

- Flights - Travel insurance - Visa fees - Lunch and dinner (except breakfast, afternoon tea, and sunset cocktails) - Additional treatments at the spa - Additional activities not listed in the itinerary - Personal expenses