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Daylight is long in Bali, so there is plenty of time to explore Ubud in the late afternoons after the meetings. After Friday the 20th, if you decide to extend your stay in Bali, you can explore Ubud's beauty and culture through a plethora of activities, including the tours listed below. In addtition, there are wonderful choices for pre and post-conference trips.
Here is a list of only a few suggested tours Baliconference & Balispirit.com can book for you. For any of the tours or pre/post-conference trips, please email us in advance to reserve your space or to ask further questions. For more information on this process, please see our Bali Conference Update. |
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| Optional Afternoon Tours around Bali |
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| Here is a list of recommended side trips that Baliconference & Balispirit.com can book for you: |
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| The following tour is planned as a post-conference group trip on the afternoon on the last day of BaliConference on Friday the 20th. We highly reccommended this tour: |
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A Royal Journey: Travel into the Hills of Bali for High Tea
with Matangi Tours |
| Duration 6hrs, incl late lunch/high tea - Price: US$65.00 pp |
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Travel with us to some divine and mystical places, way off the beaten track. Hidden waterfalls, unknown hot springs or secret temples are some of the impossible to find on your own, but not to be missed locations we go to.
Let us introduce you to a charming Prince, whose grandfather was a real Balinese King. Sit with him for a coffee and a chat, learn about Balinese culture or just have a few laughs and relax in the presence of this extraordinary member of the Tabanan Royal Family.
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In an original Balinese village, you are likely to meet characters like the local shadow puppet master, one of the village priests, a mask dancer or another one of our many friends who make your visit to Bali a memorable one.
High Tea will be served at our private hideaway, a truly delightful jungle clearing where guests dine in an elegant pavilion surrounded by lush foliage and stunning views.
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| Please see registration form to join this tour or email us |
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| Explore Ubud & Environs with Keep Walking Tours |
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With the assistance of specially trained eco-cultural guides, you will discover the fascinating and magical serenity of
Bali - home of one of our world's last remaining traditional animist cultures.
Wander thru local villages that still depend on the rice fields and the rush of a mountain stream for their livelihood. Join us for an incredible experience!
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| • Spirit in the Trees – Educational Tour of Ubud’s Monkey Forest Temple |
| Duration 1hr - Price: Rp.95,000 or US$10.00 pp |
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Experience Ubud’s Monkey Forest Temple through the eyes of a pious Balinese man, Kadek Gunarta, who will explain to you the architectural and spiritual significance of this very sacred Balinese temple.
Perfect after an afternnon of shopping and lunching in Ubud, this one hour tour begins at the entrance to the Monkey Forest at 4.30 pm, ending in time for you to return to the hotel for dinner. |
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| • Road Trip to West Bali – See all the Sites |
| Duration 4hrs - Price: US$30.00 pp |
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Taman Ayun Temple, a temple built by Mengwi kingdom in 1634 A.D, as the symbol of victorious kingdom, and dedicated to the Hindu gods and holy souls of high dignitaries of the kingdom. Kedaton Monkey forest, a temple surrounded by woods where wild monkeys, and fruit bats are hanging around. The monkeys are tame and we can feed them by hand. The temple is archaeological in characteristic.
Tanah Lot temple, a temple built on the rock, which is continuously under abrasion. Now the site is already separated from the main land of Bali. The best view is when sunset changes the temple into silhouette. |
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Half-Day Cooking Intensive
with Bali Secret Garden's Cooking School |
| Duration 5hrs, incl dinner - Price: US$50.00 pp |
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Take your trip to Bali to another dimension by entering the mysterious world of traditional Balinese cuisine. At The Secret Garden's Cooking School, you'll become familiar with the foods that are part of ritual and everyday life on this magical island. Our one and two-day intensive courses will give you a deep understanding and appreciation of this unique cuisine. You will learn to identify, prepare and blend the exotic spices & ingredients that are the soul of Balinese cooking. The School is conducted in our beautiful restaurant balé area, set amongst our tranquil tropical gardens and ponds. Small, intimate classes of no more than 6 people ensure plenty of personal attention and hands-on practice. |
A minimum of 3 students is required for the class to be conducted.
Classes begin promptly at 10:00 each morning. Participants not staying at Taman Rahasia should arrive 20-30 minutes prior to class. Transport can be arranged. Please inquire. |
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| Learn Batik & Make Your Own Batik Painting with Ketut Sujana |
| Duration 3hrs - Price: Rp.250,000 or US$30.00 pp |
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| Like meditation in action, the art of Batik centers the mind and liberates the heart through creativity. Explore the simple and exciting process of batik painting. It will enable you to create a rewarding piece of art to bring home from your travels in Bali.
Your teacher is Bali batik artist Ketut Sujana. In this unique batik painting workshop Ketut will help you use this ancient art form to create contemporary designs.
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Ketut’s gentle and patient instruction helps the student discover in physical form the images that all of us carry in our hearts; his workshops are specifically tailored for each group or individual.
All the action takes place in the studio behind Ketut's gallery. The studio is located in Lungsiakan on the main road just outside Ubud, Bali’s cultural and artistic center.
There’s plenty of room to move about and when you need to take time out and think about your master piece, the rice fields are in the back garden where planting and harvesting goes on in the traditional way.
Come an join Ketut for a transformational afternoon of Bali Batik Art. |
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| Textile Workshops with Threads of Life Gallery |
Tuesday Class: Duration 2hrs - Price: Rp.50,000 US$4.50 pp
Wednesday Class: Duration 2hrs - Price: Rp.70,000 US$6.50 pp |
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| Sustaining Indonesia's Traditional Textile Arts |
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• The Textiles of Bali & Indonesia: Tuesdays 10-12.00
Introduces textiles from across Indonesia while exploring weaving and dyeing techniques.
This 2-hours class contrasts the most common textile production techniques found in Indonesia.
We explore the various ikat, batik and supplementary weaving techniques; the differences between handspun and commercial threads, natural and chemical dyes, backstrap and mechanical loom weaving; and the motifs from the more prominent weaving areas. |
• Textiles in Indonesian Culture: Wednesdays 10-12.00
Examines the history and traditional uses of textiles with a special focus on spice trade influences.
Discover the spectacular Threads of Life textiles that are for sale in the gallery, see pictures of the weavers at home and learn about their cultures. Buy a book or CD from the shop. |
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| Your Own Tarot Card Reading with Marriam at Sukma |
| Duration 1.5hrs - Price: Rp.500,000 or US$45.00 pp |
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Tarot is an ancient wisdom and powerful tool that can help us raise our level of consciousness to create positive future life experiences. A tarot life reading with Marriam, a gifted reader, will bring insights into your current and future life. Or learn to read the cards yourself in an intimate full-day course at the Sukma Tarot Café.
Life is a game, not a battle. By working with Universal Law instead of against it, we can help forge our own destinies.
Marriam works out of Ubud's Sukma Tarot Cafe, the only Tarot Cafe in Ubud, Bali.
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