Surf, Yoga, and Balinese Culture Retreat in Rural Bali

The retreat runs on a simple daily rhythm. Mornings start with a 90-minute yoga and meditation class at 10:00, after a proper breakfast. The classes rotate through Hatha, Vinyasa, Ashtanga, Yin, and Restorative styles depending on the day and the teacher. Three local instructors lead—Putu, who trained with Balinese and Indian gurus, Tedy, whose background is Ashtanga, and Bingwati, a gentle Hatha teacher who is good at adjusting for injuries. Each afternoon you pick from a long list of cultural excursions: a Balinese Hindu ceremony, village trekking, river tubing, gamelan workshop, a surf lesson with a private coach, fishing, a cooking class, yoga on the beach, a visit to the local shaman, or a coconut-oil-making workshop. The famous Tanah Lot temple tour is also included, and you choose which day you want to do the surfing and temple trip. Evenings are a spa treatment every other day and a big Balinese dinner. The food is mostly vegetarian, cooked by village women using vegetables and fruits grown on the property. Because the resort is run by the family and employs local housewives, the whole experience supports the rural community directly. The staff can also arrange extras like river camping or a sunrise trek over the rice terraces. It all happens at your own pace, and you can extend the stay if you want more time.

What's included

- Airport pickup (one-way) - 4 nights stay in a private deluxe Balinese villa - 3 vegetarian meals per day (breakfast, lunch, dinner) - All-natural juices, smoothies, water, coffee, and tea served all day - Daily morning yoga and meditation classes (90 minutes) - Surfing lesson with a private coach (beginners welcome) - Cultural tour to Tanah Lot temple - Afternoon Balinese cultural activities (choose from the list of excursions) - River tubing - River fishing excursion - Balinese spa treatment every other day (about 1 hour) - Rice paddy sightseeing and trekking - Cooking class - Coconut leaf weaving workshop - Gamelan music workshop - Visit to a local shaman - Free Wi-Fi - Free laundry - Free parking

What's not included

- Flights - Travel insurance - Additional spa treatments - Additional activities not listed in the itinerary - Visa fees - Optional tips