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Spirit of Bali This itinerary focuses on the unique rituals and spiritual aspects of Balinese life. It is not necessary to believe in Hinduism - or any religion, for that matter. All that's required is a desire to experience, and show respect for, the true essence of Bali. Day 1 Transfer from the airport to your Ubud area hotel. Five nights accommodations. Day 2 Today's full day excursion includes a performance of the Barong & Kris dance and visits to Kintamani and the temples of Bangli. Day 3 In the morning attend a mask-making workshop to learn about the character, spirit and function of the mask. You'll also have an opportunity to practice carving your own block of wood, though you won't have enough time to complete a mask. Continue to the Agung Rai Museum or Art and the Neka Museum. Your guide will then assist you in purchasing the Balinese clothes that you'll need for your upcoming blessing and purification. (Balinese clothes are not included.) In the late afternoon, visit Petulu to see the white herons return to roost. Then attend an evening performance of the Legong dance. Day 4 Dressed in traditional Balinese clothing, you'll visit the mountain temple at Batukaru, where the temple priest will perform a blessing. Then visit a mountain village where you'll observe or participate in traditional farming, visit a school (if in session) and take an easy rice field trek. You'll then see a demonstration, have a short lesson, and participate in playing the instruments of the village gamelan orchestra. You'll also have a Balinese dance lesson, a hat-weaving lesson and a lesson in how to make a temple offering. Lunch is included in the village compound. (If you time your visit just right, you can also participate in the village's observance of the full moon.) This evening you'll attend a performance of the primitive Kecak dance. Day 5 This morning, wearing traditional Balinese clothes, visit the holy spring temple Tirta Empul, at Tampaksiring, for a personal ritual purification overseen by a Hindu priest. Bring a towel; you'll get wet as you move through the fountains that represent different stages of purification. Continue to Goa Gajah (Elephant Cave) temple. Then visit a dukun (Balinese healer) to discuss healing by traditional methods. Afternoon at leisure. Day 6 Transfer to the airport or most other areas of Bali. Prices, including daily American breakfast, tax and service:
Moderate = Standard room at Cendana Resort & Spa Other hotels or hotel categories may be substituted; prices will be adjusted accordingly. Other Sample Itineraries: Bali in Depth with Lombok & Yogyakarta »
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