Welcome at the airport of Denpasar and transfers to Sebatu,a small village nestle in the hills, at the north of Ubud, surrounded by rolling landscape and verdant rice terraces.

This first day off is free in order to make yourself comfortable with your host family and discover the environment you are going to experience with. It is also the occasion to relax by testing Balinese massage, which will quickly ease the discomfort of mouth sores from a long journey and jet lag.

Today, the focus is on traditions and sharing. Total immersion in everyday Balinese life: cooking, making offerings, dancing, music… At the heart of a Balinese family, you will go to the market́, to buy the ingredients needed to prepare the meal. You then return home, where you will spend the majoritý of the day exchanging ideas and taking part in the various activities of everyday Balinese life such as making tuak (a traditional beer made from fermented rice or palm sap, yeast, and sugar), preparing offerings. You will then take part in a cooking class, which you will taste. In the early afternoon, take a walk through the village and the surrounding countryside. Return home for a farewell tea with your hosts… A day full of sharing.

The morning is dedicated a typical yoga Balinese session. To the sound of a chant (the Tri Sandya Mantra – considered an oral literature in the form of magical poetry, the Tri Sandya Mantra has been passed down orally in Bali and consists of six verses), a Balinese priest will then introduce you to the techniques of Balinese Hindu spirituality, starting with the creation of canang sari, the traditional Balinese offerings commonly seen in temples, on sidewalks, and elsewhere.

The goal is to involve you in a purification ceremony called Melukat. This is a tradition or ceremony commonly practiced by the Balinese to purify the soul of negative influences. The word Melukat itself comes from Sulukat, where Su means "good" and Lukat means "purification”

The morning is dedicated to a lovely walk through the jungle and rice terraces, discovering some nearby temples. First, you’ll visit Gunung Kawi Sebatu: unlike other famous temples in Bali, Gunung Kawi Sebatu is relatively peaceful and less crowded, offering a serene and harmonious setting amidst lush vegetation and terraced rice fields. The temple is distinguished by its beautiful water pools adorned with water lilies, lotus flowers, and colorful fish. These pools are fed by natural springs, and the water is considered sacred. The temple is dedicated to the deities of water and fertility, particularly Vishnu, the god of preservation. Next, you’ll head to Tirta Empul temple in Tampaksiring, one of the most sacred and iconic temples on the island. Founded in the 10th century under the Warmadewa dynasty, this temple is dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu and is especially famous for its sacred water pools used for purification rituals.

Your hike will end at Gunung Kawi Tampaksiring Temple, an ancient sacred site located near the Pakerisan River. This temple is unique for its candis—large funerary shrines carved directly into the cliffs, dating back to the 11th century under the Warmadewa dynasty. These monumental sculptures, about seven meters tall, are believed to have been built to honor King Anak Wungsu and his royal family.

In the afternoon, your vehicle will take you to Goa Gajah temple, also known as the "Elephant Cave." A sacred and historic site, this temple dates back to the 9th century and serves as both a place of prayer and meditation, offering a mystical and captivating atmosphere. Although its name means "Elephant Cave," no elephants are found on the site; the name likely comes from one of the ancient carvings or its connection to Ganesh, the Hindu god with the elephant head. You’ll return to Sebatu in the late afternoon.

Today, you’ll immerse yourself in Balinese music and dance. First, you’ll discover the Balinese gamelan, a traditional Indonesian musical ensemble that is a hallmark of Bali. This instrumental group plays a central role in the local culture, accompanying religious ceremonies, traditional dances, theater performances, and various community rituals. The music of the Balinese gamelan is vibrant, dynamic, and complex, with rapid variations in rhythm and volume that create a powerful sense of energy. The day will conclude with an extraordinary dance performance by the village’s artistic community.

This morning, you’ll head towards the caldera of Mount Batur (1,725m) ,through an area famous for its coffee plantations. From Penelokan, you’ll enjoy a spectacular view of the caldera, which stretches 14 km long. This impressive size is a testament to the volcano's tumultuous past, once possibly even larger than the current Agung. Below you, you’ll see the cone of Mount Batur, nestled in the middle of a vast caldera, half of which is occupied by Bali’s largest lake, and the other half covered by plantations and lava fields, remnants of the 1917 and 1926 eruptions. You’ll then descend into the caldera to get a closer look at the lava flows. Near the lake, where you can rest in preparation for tomorrow’s early wake-up, you’ll enjoy relaxing hot springs

On this final day of immersion into the heart of Balinese culture, you’ll discover the arts of sculpture and painting. Balinese sculpture is one of the most refined and distinctive aspects of the local culture, skilfully blending craftsmanship, spirituality, and aesthetic beauty. Rooted in centuries-old traditions, this art form can be seen throughout the island, whether in temples, palaces, homes, or even natural landscapes, where statues and reliefs adorn sacred sites and family shrines. As for Balinese painting, it’s a rich and diverse artistic expression, deeply rooted in spiritual culture and indigenous traditions, yet also influenced by cultural exchanges with the outside world. Balinese paintings are easily recognizable by their narrative style, intricate details, and vibrant color palette. This traditional and symbolic art, often inspired by mythology, Hindu epics, nature, and daily life, has been practiced for centuries and continues to evolve.

In the morning, transfer to Belimbing, a small village nestled in the heart of stunning rice terraces. Along the way, you’ll pass through some of Bali’s most extraordinary, terraced rice fields. In the afternoon, embark on a wonderful hike to explore the surrounding nature. As for Balinese dances, they are renowned for their grace, expressiveness, and rhythmic precision. These dances are inseparable from religious ceremonies and traditional Balinese rituals, often performed to honour the gods and celebrate important community events. Every movement, gesture, and facial expression of the dancers carries symbolic and spiritual meaning

Morning transfer to Pemuteran, a small seaside town located on Bali's northwest coast, far from mass tourism. The rest of the day is free to relax and enjoy the fine sandy beach at your leisure. A true polychrome aquarium awaits you in the coral reefs! You can also rent a boat to explore the underwater world around Menjangan Island, where the richest marine life in Bali seems to gather. It’s here, for example, that the rare Bali starling has found refuge

Early morning transfer to Munduk, via an extraordinary waterfall near the village of Pujungan. Munduk is located in a region of Bali steeped in history, considered to be the cradle of Balinese culture. Former Dutch colonists liked to holiday here from the old colonial capital Singaraja (on the north coast). In the early afternoon, take a stroll around the village to discover the beautý of the surrounding nature. The area around Munduk is indeed a picturesque picture with its coffeé and clove plantations closé to forests and waterfalls..

Today's trek takes you to Candi Kuning, along the Tamblingan and Buyan volcanic lakes. These two lakes were once a single body of water until the huge landslide of 1818 permanently separated them. This magnificent hike is an opportunity to discover local agricultural and cultural life, as you walk along and through the island's beautiful tropical forests.

You will visit the superb Hindu-Buddhist temple of Ulun Danau. This is an enchanting place, with its huge banyan tree at the entrance and its superb gardens. One of the temples is tucked away on a small island, its 11-storey roof elegantly reflected in the waters of the lake.

You then take the pulse of Bedugul's picturesque market́, before returning to Ubud.