10 Days Bali Wellness & Slow Travel
This 10-day Bali wellness holiday combines yoga, cultural experiences, spa treatments, nature, and time to rest.
The journey moves from the quieter east coast through Ubud and into southern Bali, allowing time to experience the island without filling every day with activities.
Begin in Candidasa with yoga, relaxation, and snorkeling before travelling inland to East Bali’s temples and water palaces.
Continue to Ubud for cooking, spa treatments and cultural experiences, then finish in Nusa Dua with several unstructured days by the coast.
Trip Highlights
- Morning yoga sessions in Candidasa and Ubud
- Relaxation and spa treatments
- Snorkeling around Gili Tepekong
- Visit Goa Lawah, Tirta Gangga and Taman Ujung
- Stay at a forested wellness retreat near Ubud
- Take part in a Balinese cooking class
- Visit Sebatu and Tirta Empul
- Walk through Tegalalang Rice Terraces
- Visit Tegenungan Waterfall
- Enjoy free time on the Nusa Dua coast
- Optional visit to Uluwatu Temple and a Kecak performance
Overview
The itinerary is designed around a relatively gentle pace, with scheduled wellness activities balanced by free time.
In Candidasa, mornings begin with yoga, and there is time for the beach, a massage, and snorkeling.
East Bali brings visits to Goa Lawah, Tirta Gangga and Taman Ujung before the journey continues to a forested retreat near Ubud.
The Ubud portion combines yoga with cooking, spa time, a free day and visits to sacred springs, rice terraces and waterfalls.
The final three nights are spent in Nusa Dua, leaving time for the beach, optional surfing and a possible visit to Uluwatu.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Bali and transfer to the coast
On arrival in Bali, meet your Petnah Africa Tours representative for your private transfer to Candidasa on Bali’s east coast.
Continue to Puri Bagus Candidasa Resort, where you will check in and settle into your villa. The afternoon is free to enjoy the resort, relax by the pool or take a walk along the coast.
Enjoy dinner and your first night in Candidasa.
Overnight: Puri Bagus Candidasa Resort
Day 2: Yoga, relaxation and massage
Begin the morning with a yoga session by the sea before breakfast.
The rest of the morning is free. You can relax at the resort, spend time beside the ocean or take a walk along the Candidasa coast.
In the afternoon, enjoy an aroma massage at the resort. The remainder of the evening is free for dinner and relaxation.
Overnight: Puri Bagus Candidasa Resort
Day 3: Snorkeling around Gili Tepekong
Start the morning with yoga and breakfast before heading out for a snorkeling excursion around Gili Tepekong.
Spend time in the water observing tropical marine life, with sea turtles possible in suitable conditions.
Return to Candidasa and keep the evening free. You can relax at the resort or take a walk along the coast before an early night.
Overnight: Puri Bagus Candidasa Resort
Day 4: East Bali temples and transfer to Ubud
After morning yoga and breakfast, leave the coast and travel inland through East Bali.
Your first stop is Goa Lawah Temple, a temple complex associated with a cave inhabited by bats.
Continue to Tirta Gangga, known for its pools, fountains, and gardens, followed by Taman Ujung Water Palace, a former royal complex built around water.
Before continuing to Ubud, stop at Virgin Beach for time by the coast.
Later, continue to Bagus Jati, a wellness retreat surrounded by tropical forest. Settle into your chalet and enjoy the quieter surroundings.
Overnight: Bagus Jati
Day 5: Cooking class and spa time
Begin the morning with yoga in the forest surroundings of Bagus Jati.
After breakfast, join a cooking class led by the hotel’s chef. Learn about Balinese ingredients, spices and traditional dishes before enjoying the food prepared during the class.
The evening is dedicated to spa time. Treatments available at the resort include Balinese massage, body wraps and coffee scrubs.
Overnight: Bagus Jati
Day 6: Free day in Ubud
After your morning yoga session, enjoy a free day to experience Ubud at your own pace.
You can visit local markets and artisan shops, spend time at a cafe, walk through nearby rice terraces, or visit one of Ubud’s museums, including the Blanco Renaissance Museum or Puri Lukisan Museum.
Return to Bagus Jati in the evening and enjoy more time at the spa or simply relax at the retreat.
Overnight: Bagus Jati
Day 7: Sacred springs, rice terraces and transfer to Nusa Dua
Today’s programme focuses on Balinese spiritual and cultural traditions.
Visit Sebatu Temple and a nearby waterfall before continuing to Tirta Empul Temple, known for its sacred spring and ritual bathing area. Where a purification ceremony is included, it should be approached respectfully and according to local temple guidance.
Continue to Tegalalang Rice Terraces, followed by visits to Alas Harum and Tegenungan Waterfall.
Later, travel south to Nusa Dua and check in at Ayodya Resort.
Overnight: Ayodya Resort
Day 8: Free day in Nusa Dua
Today is deliberately left open.
Spend the morning by the ocean, walk along the coast or simply enjoy the resort. You can also visit Bali Collection for shopping and cafes or arrange an optional surfing lesson.
The aim is to keep the day flexible rather than fill it with scheduled sightseeing.
Overnight: Ayodya Resort
Day 9: Nusa Dua and optional Uluwatu
Enjoy another relaxed morning in Nusa Dua.
You can explore the area by bicycle or arrange an optional transfer to the Bukit Peninsula. One possible excursion is Uluwatu Temple, located on a cliff above the ocean.
If arranged as part of the day’s activities, continue into the evening for a traditional Kecak dance performance near the temple.
Return to Nusa Dua for your final night in Bali.
Overnight: Ayodya Resort
Day 10: Depart Bali
Your Bali wellness holiday comes to an end today.
Depending on your flight schedule, you will be transferred to the airport for your onward journey.
What’s Included
- Accommodation for 9 nights
- Entrance tickets for the listed activities and attractions
- Professional guide during excursions
- Airport arrival and departure transfers
- Full-board meals
What’s Not Included
- Visa fees
- Air travel
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Services not specifically mentioned in the programme
- Early check-in or late check-out at hotels and resorts
- Optional activities or services outside the listed programme
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Is this itinerary suitable for a wellness-focused holiday?
Yes. Yoga sessions, spa treatments, free days and time at the coast are built into the itinerary rather than treating wellness as an occasional add-on.
2. Is yoga included throughout the trip?
Morning yoga is scheduled during the Candidasa and Ubud portions of the itinerary. The exact session arrangements should be confirmed with the accommodation providers before travel.
3. Does the itinerary include a Balinese purification ritual?
The itinerary includes visits to Sebatu and Tirta Empul, with a purification experience described in the source programme. Participation in any ritual should follow local temple guidance and customs.
4. Is snorkeling included?
Yes. A snorkeling excursion around Gili Tepekong is included on Day 3. Marine sightings and sea conditions cannot be guaranteed.
5. How much free time is included?
There are substantial periods of unstructured time, particularly in Candidasa, Ubud and Nusa Dua. Days 8 and 9 are specifically designed around leisure and optional activities.
Ready to start planning? Send an inquiry through our contact page or WhatsApp us on +256 705 161344. Petnah Africa Tours can help tailor the route, activities, and accommodation to suit your interests and travel plans.
