Itinerary:

Day 1:  Arrival Day - “Om Swastiastu”

Upon your arrival* a VIP host will meet you at the airport, guide you through the immigration and customs process, then introduce you to your private driver, who will take you to our private resort just outside of Ubud. Our hosts for the week will be on hand to provide a warm welcome to Bali.

Ubud, is known as a center for traditional Balinese crafts and dance and is situated in the island’s uplands. The surrounding area is a stunning landscape of rainforest and terraced rice paddies and is dotted with ancient Hindu temples and shrines.

In the evening, we’ll gather as a group to “officially” get to know one another and for a brief orientation, followed by our first group dinner, consisting of freshly prepared, traditional Balinese cuisine by our private chef.

*For those who would like to arrive early or stay longer and would like help making arrangements for accommodations and/or activities, just let us know and we’ll connect you with our Bali hosts who’ll happily assist you. 

Accommodation: Omham Retreat and Resort ~ An exclusive private resort for the next 10 nights

Included meals: Dinner

Day 2: “Melukat” & Bali Swing

Good Morning, Bali! Today is a busy day for the women of the Travel Tribe and our incredible activities will open your eyes to the many different faces of Bali. 

After breakfast, we’re off to one of Bali’s best-kept secrets, Mengening Temple, a natural wonderland of great significance to the island. Water healing or “melukat” has been used in countless sacred ways since ancient times for religious and spiritual blessings, cultural purification rituals, and as a therapeutic tool for personal healing. Pilgrims from around the island and all of Indonesia visit Mengening to collect its holy water and cleanse themselves in the sacred pools.

Then we’re off on a great adventure that promises spectacular views to the thrill seekers in the group. High above the lush landscape in the rice fields of Tegalalang is the Bali Swing! Get your cameras at the ready!

Following a delicious lunch, we return to our home base for a little while before we head out once more for a scrumptious dinner at a great little Balinese restaurant.

Accommodation: Omham Retreat and Resort
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3:  A Morning Of Pampering + Free Time To Explore 

There is simply no getting around it….there is something truly magical about Bali. And the beating heart of this island is Ubud. This picturesque town is the perfect place to relax and rejuvenate.

One of the best ways to enhance your appreciation of Balinese tranquility is by indulging in a spa day. And we’ve chosen one of the most wonderful spas in Ubud, offering a variety of treatments to pamper your mind, body and soul. From soothing massages to luxurious facials, you can find everything you need to unwind and feel refreshed. Today, you’ll be indulged in three sumptuous spa treatments, guaranteed to ease any of the leftover tension or stiffness lingering from your oversea’s flights. 

Luckily for us, at the conclusion of these pampering treatments, we won’t have to go far for lunch. Our spa has a beautiful restaurant set in their lovely garden where we’ll be served a healthy, three-course raw food lunch experience in the beautiful gardens at the spa 

Following lunch, feel free to spend time exploring Ubud or you can return to the resort before we reconvene as a group and gather for dinner at another one of Ubud’s best eateries or, if you prefer, at Omham.. 

Accommodation: Omham Retreat and Resort
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4:  Sound Healing At The Pyramids Of Chi + “Canang Sari”

After breakfast, we’ll take a short drive for a special session of sound healing. Sound healing is an incredibly magical and restorative experience, especially where we are headed - to the mystical Pyramids of Chi.

Here we’ll be surrounded by the soulful sounds of trance-like music, thought by the Balinese to heal the mind, body and spirit. The vibrations of the music can also help to create a sense of peace and calm. Afterwards, we will enjoy lunch in the beautiful cafe located in a serene garden. 

Then it’s back to our home base where we will learn about the Balinese practice of “canang sari”, or the making of traditional offerings, which you can easily spot in every corner of Bali. These offerings can be as simple as a few grains of rice stuck to a slice of banana leaf or as ornate as an extraordinary floral arrangement. They may be small or large and are most often placed around the home. Balinese offerings are a conscious expression of gratitude, intended to please and honor the Island of the Gods. 

In the evening, we’ll enjoy an awesome dining experience at one of the most famous restaurants in the city. 

Accommodation: Omham Retreat and Resort
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Volkswagen Car Tour

After breakfast, we’re off, in style, on a scenic ride to experience the beauty of Bali and all of its natural landscapes, rice fields, and villages. Our wheels for the day? How does a classic Volkswagen convertible sound? On this journey, we will get to see the rural life of Balinese villages, stunning rice terraces. We’ll have the opportunity to meet kind people along the way, visit beautiful temples and much more.

 It will be a full day tour of exploring Bali in style, stopping for lunch and then continuing to take in the  beauty of Bali with the wind blowing through our hair as we make our way through the countryside.

In the evening we will head back to our home base to relax and enjoy a homemade dinner on the rooftop of Omham.

Accommodation: Omham Retreat and Resort
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6:  Mala Bead Ceremony + Free Time

After breakfast, we will participate in a ceremony to make our own personal malas. But what is a “mala”? Is it simply a string of beads? A contemporary fashion statement? Yes, yes and no. So much more than simply “beads” or a piece of jewelry, a mala is a set of beads originally intended for use as a tool to support a deep state of meditation and spiritual practices. It's believed working with mala beads can help heal the body, quiet the mind and increase mental clarity. Fashion meets function at its spiritual best! Get the creative juices flowing as you create your own mala. 

When we’re finished, we will gather for lunch and then the afternoon is yours to enjoy on your own. You might choose to head into town for a little shopping, arrange for a massage, take a walk, lounge by the pool….whatever strikes your fancy.

We’ll enjoy another splendid dinner in Ubud this evening.

Accommodation: Omham Retreat and Resort
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 7:  Traditional Balinese Cuisine Cooking Class + An Introduction To “Boreh”

This morning is all about the cuisine of Bali. We’re off to the home of our cooking instructor in a small village where we will learn the basics of Balinese cuisine and how to prepare it. Afterwards, we’ll feast on the assortment of “makan enak” (yummy food) we’ve created.  

After lunch, we will head back to the hotel for a little rest before after which we we’ll be able to join a complimentary yoga class and/or gather around to share a special cup of tea. headaches.  

Later in the evening, we’ll head out for dinner at one of the best restaurants in Bali.

Accommodation: Omham Retreat and Resort
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8:  Batik Painting & Tea Tasting

Once again, we begin the day by heading to the home of a local artist for a workshop on the age-old techniques of  “batik”. Batik is a technique of wax-resist dyeing applied to cloth. This tradition is found in various countries. The batik process used in Indonesia, however, is the best-known. 

After we’ve ooh-ed and aaah-ed at our personal creations from our batik-making session, we’re off to Ubud for lunch followed by a special tea tasting ceremony where we’ll sample a number of the many varieties of tea grown in the Indonesian archipelago.

Then it’s back to our home base for a lazy evening including another delicious dinner and free time.

Accommodation: Omham Retreat and Resort
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 9:  Balinese Herbal Walk + Creating Our Own Botanicals Workshop 

Today's outing includes a leisurely stroll through the beautiful scenic rice fields around Ubud that you’ll quickly recognize as the picture perfect landscape that Bali is famous for.

But this will be no ordinary stroll….this is a special Balinese Herbal Walk. We'll learn about the plants and herbs commonly used in Balinese traditional medicine that have been passed down for generations. We’ll also check out Southeast Asian spices, unique to the area, some of which are used in local cuisine, some in natural healing agents and others that are actually used for both! 

Following our walk we’ll learn how to make a variety of traditional Balinese herbal products…like beverages, traditional pain relief balms, body or hair-care products and natural sunblock. 

Yet another fine lunch will be served in a wonderful, tranquil location guaranteed to please.

The rest of the afternoon is yours to do with as you wish. Maybe you’ll shop. Or explore. Or swim. Or simply relax.

We’ll reconvene in the evening for dinner. 

Accommodation: Omham Retreat and Resort ​
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 10: Check Out And Drive To Sanur

Following breakfast, we say good-bye to our new friends at at Omham and take a leisurely drive to the lazy beach town Sanur. Sanur is a seaside town in Southeast Bali. We’ll either stop along the way for lunch or eat once we arrive at our hotel.

Once we’ve officially checked into our new accommodations, there’ll be a variety of options available to you.

There’s a long stretch of beach that offers calm, shallow waters. Colorful fishing boats dot the sand behind which there’s a paved path perfect for cycling. Or you may opt to stroll the leafy main street of Sanur, Jalan Danau Tamblingan, which is lined with art galleries, shops and restaurants. 

OPTIONAL AFTERNOON ACTIVITY: Those who are interested will head off to the southern tip of the island for a sunset performance of the Kecak Dance, also known as the “Bali Fire Dance” The Kecak Dance is said to originate from a Balinese ancient ritual called “Sanghyang”, aimed as a form of exorcism or to repel evil spirits in which dancers fall into a trance but in the 1930’s it became a theatrical display of traditional Balinese dance. Contemporary modifications aside, the setting for the dance is Uluwatu Temple, one of six key temples believed to be a spiritual pillar Bali. Uluwatu is renowned for its magnificent location, perched on top of a steep cliff at the water’s edge, nearly 230 feet above sea level. Following the ceremony, we’ll enjoy dinner at a beautiful restaurant near the temple.

For those who’ve chosen to stay in Sanur, dinner will be available either at our “hotel” or at a nearby restaurant in town.

Accommodation: Taksu Sanur Hotel

Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 11: A Day To Do Whatever You’d Like - Sanur

Feel like sleeping in? Here’s your chance. Up for some last-minute shopping in town? We can make that happen. Our last full day in Bali is yours to enjoy as you wish. Maybe you’ll schedule a final massage or spa treatment. Or rent an electric bike to continue exploring the area in casual comfort. 

As always, lunch will be another yummy affair in town followed by who knows what? A little nap? A visit to check out the eerie, abandoned amusement park rife with street art and offbeat photo ops? The beach is so close…maybe you’d like to spend the afternoon catching a few rays.

Our farewell dinner is this evening and we’re headed to one of the best restaurants in the area to celebrate all that we’ve done, honor the new friendships we’ve created and bask in each other’s company as a group for the final time on the Island of The Gods. 

Accommodation: Taksu Sanur Hotel

Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 12: Checkout And Departure

Our Bali adventures come to an end today as we check out of our hotel and head to the airport after breakfast where we bid our wonderful hosts and new friends farewell. Or as they say in Bali, “Selamat tinggal!

Included meals: Breakfast

A Little Bit About the Travel Tribe and Our Trusted Travel Partners 

In August of 2019, Janet Jaffe, founder of The Women's Travel Tribe, was looking for other like-minded women with whom to travel. Unable to find the sense of camaraderie she was seeking in already established Facebook groups, she impulsively started one of her own—The Travel Tribe for Women 50+. Flash forward and that group has grown to nearly 9,500 women strong and that little impulse has turned into a thriving small business organizing specialty tours for mature women. 

Janet meticulously searches out and, carefully vets, a tight, select group of small-group tour operators. Working together, in partnership, they co-create unique itineraries for small groups of women. 

We're more than happy to connect you to our tour operator for this (or any) trip if you'd like. They are known for their incredible responsiveness and dedication to customer service. Our partners go out of their way to try to accommodate the specific needs of each traveler since their continued success depends on our satisfaction!

What’s Included Trip Includes:

• All hotel accommodations from Day One through Departure Day

• Airport Transfers with private VIP service On arrival only (includes fast track through immigration and customs, etc.)

• Visa on Arrival for Women of the Travel Tribe

• Transportation for All Activities

• All Meals

• Your Own Personal Goodie Bag

• Soul Bliss Guide/Host

• All Activities Mentioned in the Itinerary

What’s Not Included?

• Flights to and from Bali

• Anything activity not specifically  mentioned above

• Host gratuities

• Transportation to and from Ubud from Tulus Hati other than that available during designated shuttle times.

• Optional Trip to Kecak Dance at Sunset + Dinner

• All personal items

• Any additional food or beverages other those included with meals

• Gratuities

Accommodation

We’ll spend ten nights in an exclusive private resort near Ubud and two nights in a four-star hotel in Sanur. 

Meals

All meals are included, except for arrival day (includes dinner only) and departure day (includes breakfast only).

Participant Minimum & Maximum

This tour requires a minimum of 10 women for a guaranteed departure and a maximum of 12 women in order to ensure the best small group experience.

Physical Demands - Is This Trip Right For You?

While this isn’t a rigorous trip and time to relax is incorporated into the itinerary, please understand that participants need to be in good health to join us. If you have mobility issues or health concerns, please check with us before booking to determine if this trip is right for you*. This trip may involve the following: somewhat long days, nature walks up to 1.5 miles in distance, walking on uneven or unpaved surfaces with some slight inclines, multiple activities each day (in which you may or may not choose to participate), being outdoors in potentially warm temperatures, early morning wake-ups, and other similar scenarios.

If you have mobility challenges, we prefer to proceed with caution. Kindly discuss your situation with us before booking to determine the appropriateness of this trip for you.

*Please Note:  In small group travel it’s important to remember that one person’s health and well-being (or lack thereof) has the power to impact us all. If you are unsure of this trip's suitability for you, you may wish to consult your healthcare provider.

Tour Operator:

Soul Bliss Journeys is a small business located in Bali specializing in customized retreats and small group travel. For those who are fortunate enough to visit, they recognize the opportunity for transformation inherent in each experience. Soul Bliss Journeys are experts when it comes to logistical planning, securing the perfect accommodation for their guests and arranging a wealth of diverse activities to suit every interest. 

Tour Cost:

$3,160 USD per person - private ensuite rooms

Please inquire about availability if looking to travel with a friend

Payment Terms:

• Deposit: In order to secure your spot on this tour, a $500 USD deposit is required. This deposit will be 100% refundable for 10 days after which time it becomes non-refundable.

• Balance: The payment balance will be due 90 days prior to the start date of the tour.

• Cancellations: If you cancel 60-89 days prior to the tour start date, you will receive a 50% refund of the balance amount. Within 60 days of the tour start date, the balance is non-refundable.

Travel Insurance:

Travel insurance for this trip is required. Let’s face it, things happen. Why risk losing money if you’re forced to cancel for any reason? We recommend a policy with a “cancel for any reason” clause. Better safe than sorry.

Dietary Considerations:

If you have restrictive dietary requirements, we encourage you to reach out to us ahead of booking to ascertain our capacity to accommodate you in a way that suits your needs. While we can guarantee an awesome experience, we cannot necessarily guarantee a destination’s ability to provide nourishment to satisfy every diet.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

1)  Do not book your flights until we’ve met the minimum number of participants required for this trip (8). We will notify you once we can confirm this departure.

2) Details in the day-to-day itinerary may be changed and tweaked as our arrival date draws near and/or during the trip itself. Rest assured, that any changes will serve only to further enhance and enrich the quality of the experience.