Bali Wellness Escape: Yoga, Culture, and Spa Retreat by the Rice Paddies

The Dukuh Retreat sits on the southwest coast of Bali, surrounded by rice paddies and tropical greenery. It's a small place — a handful of stand-alone villas rather than a big resort — and it's run by a local couple, Wayan and Nyoman, whose aim is to create jobs for women in the village and keep Balinese traditions alive. Guests regularly mention the warmth of the staff and the calm of the setting. The beach is a 15-minute walk (or 5 minutes by car) and the volcanic black sand is noticeably different from the busy tourist beaches further north.

What's included

- Airport pickup from Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) - 4 nights accommodation in a private Balinese-style villa - 3 meals daily (breakfast, lunch, dinner) plus snacks - Daily 90-minute yoga and meditation classes - Daily 1-hour Balinese spa treatment - Rice paddies sightseeing and trekking - Coconut leaf weaving workshop - Balinese cooking class - Traditional Hindu ceremony participation - Gamelan music workshop - Free laundry service - Free Wi-Fi and parking

What's not included

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