TYou have the morning and early afternoon at leisure. The objective is for you to enjoy the chilled vibe of Canggu, visit its many boutiques and cafes and/or relax at one of the beachside eateries before we explore the far reaches of the island in the days to come.  

From your hotel, we transfer you to Mamaka Hotel, where we will enjoy some drinks and light nibbles at the rooftop bar. From this elevated spot, we can enjoy views from the Bukit peninsula right up to Canggu. Your guide can show you from an elevated position the beach clubs that we will visit today, as well as point out some of the key spots along the West Bali coastline. 

After enjoying the drinks it’s time to head across the road to the beach where our electric beach bikes will be waiting. The bikes are powered by a battery and electric motor and your guide will introduce you to the bikes and how to control the speed by either peddling or using the throttle.

After the short briefing, it's time to jump on the bikes and ride along the beach from Kuta to Seminyak, avoiding all the traffic, while taking in the beach vibes and sunset views as we cycle along Bali’s sandy shores.

Our first stop is Ku De Ta, Bali’s original sunset destination. Since its launch in 2000 Ku De Ta has become an institution in Bali and offers an upmarket, unpretentious ambience cast in a sleek silhouette. Here we can choose from an eclectic offering of drinks which includes everything from contemporary tropical twists, to iconic classics, and a few signatures also thrown in. Your choice of cocktail/mocktail will be paired alongside small bar bites inspired by the island’s seasonal produce.

A short ride from Ku De Ta is Poatoehead beach club, the first hospitality company in Indonesia to be declared climate neutral by the UN. The beach club takes the form of a giant amphitheatre built from brushed concrete and reclaimed wood. Here we are in for a treat as we enjoy cocktails that experiment with house-blended Balinese-arak and bitters to give a Balinese twist to some of your familiar favourites. They also have a good selection of locally inspired mocktails, if you would prefer a non-alcoholic option.

A short ride from Ku De Ta is Poatoehead beach club, the first hospitality company in Indonesia to be declared climate neutral by the UN. The beach club takes the form of a giant amphitheatre built from brushed concrete and reclaimed wood. Here we are in for a treat as we enjoy cocktails that experiment with house-blended Balinese-arak and bitters to give a Balinese twist to some of your familiar favourites. Mocktails are also available for those who do not wish to drink alcohol.

From Potatohead we continue our ride along the beach past the W hotel & 707 Beachberm (both popular sunset spots) until we reach Mari Beach Club. Mari is the newest beach club on the Bali scene and has received glowing reviews. The beach club has Balinese culture and design at its very core and presents itself with an original approach to your typical beach club venue. As this is our final stop the chef will prepare a selection of dishes for you to share a “family style” dinner and cocktails as you watch one of Bali’s famous sunsets. After dinner, your driver will be waiting to transfer you back to your hotel by private vehicle.

You have the morning at leisure.

Wander into the forest with an experienced ranger and savour an eloquent safari picnic lunch at a thousand-year-old mangrove forest.

After that, experience the beauty of the park on horseback. Take in the views of the forest and beach, guided by trained staff who tailor each trek to suit your riding ability. 

You then head into the Endemic Tree Plantation Program area. As this remains Bali's only national park and its last remaining natural forest, this program encourages regeneration and education of the island's natural ecosystem. Your name will be engraved on a wooden placard alongside your endemic tree.

In the late afternoon, you have the option to explore at your own leisure. You may wish to use one of the resorts Kyaks to explore the nearby mangroves or borrow one of the resort bikes and enjoy a leisurely cycle ride through the national park. Both the use of kayaks and bicycles are available as a complimentary service from the resort. However, we do recommend reserving these the night before as there are limited numbers available.

Evening at leisure back at your hotel. 

Check out from the hotel this morning as we transfer to Ubud, Bali’s cultural heart.

En route to Ubud, we will step into a chocoholics heaven with a visit to a local chocolate factory. Here you can observe the entire process of transforming organic cocoa beans into delicious Balinese chocolate. 

Located between verdant rice fields, this facility is one of the few places in the world where chocolate is made only minutes away from where it is grown. The tour starts with a short walk through the cocoa plantation, where you will learn how the plants are grown and harvested, ahead of being fermented and dried. Then it is time to see the chocolate-making process in action with the grinding, crunching and tempering stages as the liquid chocolate is poured onto a table and smoothed until perfection. 

After lunch, you will move to a nearby field, see first-hand how rice is cultivated, and join the locals in planting some rice seeds. 

Departing the chocolate factory, we continue to Ubud, stopping at the Sangeh Monkey Forrest. Giant nutmeg trees as high as 40 metres fill this sprawling forest, which sacred Balinese monkeys call home. 

The monkeys are friendly, curious and drawn to shiny food, so visitors are advised to hide these away or leave them in the vehicle.

After exploring the monkey forest, we continue to Ubud and check into your hotel.

Check out from your hotel this morning as we transfer to Jimbaran on Balis south coast.

Today's culinary activity is dedicated to plant-based food. Stopping just south of Ubud, you will join the Five Elements Retreats' award-winning culinary team in an inspiring gastronomical journey. 

You will spend the day studying under the expertise of one of the world's most highly regarded gourmet plant-powered cuisine teams. This immersive experience gives you an in-depth understanding of this extraordinary Cuisine for Life. 

The team will guide you through fundamental techniques, including juicing, sprouting, smoothies, sweet and savoury blending, fermenting, low-temperature baking and dehydrating. 

Learn numerous recipes and experience dynamic hands-on preparation, including blending flavours and textures of key seasonal ingredients and creating outstanding food presentations.

Celebrate the end of the class with delicious chef's tastings from Sakti Dining Room before transferring to Jimbaran.

Upon arrival in Jimbaran, check into the hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure.

Your culinary adventure complete, you will be collected from your hotel this morning and transferred to your onward destination.

PROGRAM CONCLUDES