Balian Beach
If you’re looking for a hidden paradise amidst the crowded beaches on the island, Balian Beach is one of the uncut spots, where you can find a prime surfing location and an on-site yoga experience like no other. Ground yourself through barefoot walking across the black sandy beach and contemplate the peaceful river flowing into the sea and creating the perfect surfing waves.
Sideman Valley
Should you wish to view the less popular eastern side of the island, Sideman Valley is a charming village, a doorway to the real Bali. Boasting boutique resorts overlooking the rice fields and the majestic volcanoes, the village presents you with the opportunity to get to know the Balinese traditions of the region, such as the manufacturing of the local drink called ‘Tuak’. Drink from the elixir of rejuvenation and indulge in spa treatments and mindful walks in the attentive hand of the experts in Sideman Valley.
Pulau Menjangan
Get closer to nature during your retreat in Bali by staying at Pulau Menjangan – a secluded island location in the Taman Nasional Bali Barat, also known as the West Bali National Park. Enjoy yourself sea diving to watch the mesmerising coral reefs in an enchanting underwater adventure or spot the rare Jalak Bali bird and wild deer crossing the water, after which the island is named (in Javanese language means “Menjangan” means “deer”). A retreat in Pulau Menjangan is a true submergence in nature.
Bedugul
Bedugul has it all: stunning lakes overlaid with sacred temples and verdant slopes making this hidden gem a prime location for a wellness retreat in Bali. Indulge in contemplative meditation practices next to the three lakes in the area: Denau Beratan, Tamblingan and Denau Buyan. Denau Beretan is the second largest lake in Bali, and it’s also home to the water Temple Danau Beratan, where you can take your spiritual practice further. Bedugal also boasts an enchanting botanical garden, where you can spot a bamboo forest and unique to Bali flora. Smell the scent of transformation and regeneration in Bedugul.