Temples, Tides & Transformation: Bali, Indonesia - Itinerary

Trip Length: 14 Days / 13 Nights

Trip Type: Retreat-Style Slow — Nature, Culture, Spirituality, Creativity

Best For: Adventurers, spiritual seekers, families, couples

Best Seasons: Dry season (roughly Apr–Oct); avoid peak rainy months for best mountain views

Getting Around: Hire a local driver via your stay (recommended)

✨ Introduction – The Story Behind the Journey

We first came to Bali on our honeymoon. The island met us with warm smiles, offerings of marigold and incense, and a pace that made our nervous systems exhale. Bali’s spirit is generous. Its people live a philosophy that mirrors our own: we are connected — a reminder woven into daily rituals and community life. This journey invites renewal, creative awakening, and spiritual grounding — a gentle return to your truest rhythm.

Trip Overview

Destinations / Flow: Ubud → Sidemen → Amed → Jimbaran → Uluwatu → Seminyak

Journey Pace: Retreat-style slow — meaningful mornings, unhurried afternoons, early sunsets

Highlights: Sunrise on Mt. Batur, Ubud Monkey Forest, yoga in Ubud, temple visits and water blessings, barefoot beach meditations, Kecak dance at Uluwatu, ocean-side seafood in Jimbaran, affordable massages throughout.

🗺️ Itinerary at a Glance - Bali, Indonesia

Day	Destination / Title	Theme
1	Denpasar → Ubud – Arrive & Exhale	Land & Receive
2	Ubud – Temples & Water Blessing	Purify & Begin
3	Ubud – Mt. Batur Sunrise Trek	Perspective & Power
4	Ubud – Monkey Forest, Yoga & Sound	Play & Presence
5	Ubud → Sidemen – Rice Terraces	Quiet Beauty
6	Sidemen – Village Life	Slow Craft
7	Sidemen → Amed – East Coast	Sea & Stillness
8	Amed – Snorkel & Black Sands	Flow & Drift
9	Amed → Jimbaran – Golden Dusk	Tide & Table
10	Uluwatu – Cliffs & Kecak	Fire & Devotion
11	Uluwatu – Beach & Breath	Rest & Restore
12	Uluwatu → Seminyak – Spa Day	Soothe & Savor
13	Seminyak – Create & Wander	Joy & Integration
14	Seminyak → Denpasar – Departure	Carry It Home

🌿 Local Wisdom & Connection

Offerings & Respect: Step around daily offerings; dress modestly at temples (bring a sarong/scarf).

Move Slowly: Bali rewards unhurried mornings and sunset pauses.

“We Are One”: Practice the spirit of connection in conversations, tipping, and patience on the roads.

Drivers > DIY: Use trusted local drivers arranged by your stay for safety, ease, and local insight.

This Bali itinerary hits all the top places and experiences.

🏡 Where to Stay (styles we love)

Ubud: Jungle villas or boutique retreats near rice fields (yoga on-site if possible).• Sidemen: Eco-lodges overlooking terraces; quiet and restorative.

Amed: Ocean bungalows with easy reef access.

Jimbaran / Uluwatu: Beachfront or cliffside stays for tides and sunsets.

Seminyak: Calm, design-forward boutique hotels with spa access.

🚐 Getting Around (approx. drive times)

Denpasar → Ubud: 1.5–2 hrs

Ubud → Sidemen: 1–1.5 hrs

Sidemen → Amed: 1.5–2 hrs

Amed → Jimbaran: 3–3.5 hrs

Jimbaran ↔ Uluwatu: 30–45 min

Uluwatu → Seminyak: 1–1.5 hrs

(Allow extra time for traffic and temple events.)

🎒 Packing with Intention

Essentials: Light linen, airy layers, sandals + comfy walking shoes, reef-safe sunscreen, hat, insect repellent, refillable bottle.

Temple Kit: Sarong and scarf (or borrow on site), modest top.

Mindful Additions: Journal + pen, travel-size first-aid, dry bag for beach days.

Buy Local: Support artisans — textiles, ceramics, natural oils.

🌅 Reflection & Closing

Bali is a soft teacher: ocean as breath, temples as heartbeat, community as compass. May you leave with renewal, a creative spark that feels like sunrise, and the quiet hum of spiritual peace that lingers long after the plane lands.

Live Wild. Create With Intention. Tell Stories That Matter.

A pre-traveled, pre-curated journey by Harmony in the Wild — Greg & Jena Pomeroy.