Yoga Retreat July 2024, And Later | Tours, Activities, & Extras.

July Yoga Retreat. Bali Activities & Tours. For Our Other Retreats Too.

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At Flametree’s Yoga retreat July, or yoga retreat August 2024, as well as Flametree’s other retreats at Christmas, Easter, or whenever, here are some Bali tours, activities, and extras that you can include in your retreat.

In this blog post, we’ve discussed Bali cultural sites, or places of interest or fun, that are in the local Candidasa region of East Bali. These are all within 1-2 hours drive from the retreat resorts, or even closer.

Plus, those attending Flametree retreats get a FREE half day tour included in their retreat package. So, you can use this blog post to help you choose which mix of sites you want to visit.

Flametree tours are done with 4-5 people in each of several taxis from the local village taxi cooperative. (They’re modern vehicles with English-speaking drivers).

As a result, each group can choose the mix of local sites they want to visit, or the whole group can travel together.

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Read on for more information about additional cultural and other activities you can build into your Flametree Bali Retreat; before, after, or during.

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Local Bali Culture Tours On Your Free Afternoon

First, for the free afternoon during the retreat, consider making up your own small tour group from those at the retreat.

Flametree will also help and advise on the process, and arrange the taxis to pick up the group.

The tours start right after lunch on the free afternoon day.

You can liaise with others at the retreat via the WhatsApp group we’ll all be part of, or you can chat to them at one of the meals.

The tour is free, and included in your package, except for any small entry fees at the particular sites you visit. (So, take some local rupiah currency when you go).

In addition, you are likely to see things you may want to buy, such as fabrics, or carvings. So also have currency for these.

Local tours at your Flametree Yoga retreat August 2024 (or whenever)

Flexible tours for a Flametree Yoga retreat July (or whenever)

One option we discuss below is a 4-5 hour trip to visit the White Sand Beach (sometimes called the Virgin Beach, as you’ll see it on Google Maps).

Then, or before, maybe the local Bali Chocolate Factory (pictured below).

The beach has an entry fee to AUD$2.

But of course, if you’re using the touring taxi we suggest, you can adjust the trip itinerary flexibly, as best works for you, or your group.

The number of locations you can visit in an afternoon, is largely dependent on how much time you spend at each location.

Wayan, the lead taxi driver we use, can advise you further.

Plus, depending on how much time you want to take, you can also check out these various locations on Google Maps, such as for Tirta Gangga below.

Then, you can quickly get a sense of a potential itinerary.

Or, just tell Wayan what you want and leave it to him, and or his co-drivers in other vehicles.

Either way, on the free day, leave after lunch (around 1.15pm), and get back in time for dinner (which will be serving between 6.30-7pm).

Delicious, locally made chocolate!

Option One: 5 hour Bali culture trip

For the 5 hour trip, do it from 1.15-6.15pm (for at total of AUD$50 split among you). Some suggested options to go to are these.

• Tirta Gangga (Water Palace).

  • Here are some notes on the Palace, from its Wikipedia summary.
    • Tirta Gangga is a former royal palace in eastern Bali, Indonesia. See the picture below. It’s also marked on the map further down this page, to the north of Candidasa (which is two thirds of the way up the east coast of Bali). 
    • It’s named after the sacred river Ganges in Hinduism, it is noted for the Karangasem royal water palace, bathing pools and its Patirthan temple.
    • The one hectare complex was built in 1946 by the late King of Karangsem, I Gusti Bagus Jelantik, who was also responsible for the construction of Taman Ujung (see below).
    • Tirta Gangga is based on the beliefs in Balinese Hinduism, where river Ganges and its waters are considered sacred. 

• Taman Ujung (Flothing palace)

• • So-called Flothing Palace is another fascinating village you can easily include in a half day tour.
  • Plus, see more at Wikipedia on this palace.
    • Ujung Water Palace is a former palace in Karangasem Regency, Bali.
    • This palace also known as Ujung Park or Sukasada Park. It is also close to Flametree’s July, August, or other retreats.
    • The palace has three large pools. In the middle of the pool, there is the main building named Gili Bale, connected to the edge of the pool by bridge.

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Other options and activities for you, partners or children

Below is a list of other options and activities in the East Bali region. (You’ll also find the locations on Google maps).

If you arrive early, or stay after the retreat, they’re good options.

If you bring a partner (to stay in your Sea Breeze room for free), or bring children (via our families option), then these are also good options for them. (See more below about partners).

So, the other activities include these.

• Enjoying the many facilities and offerings of the Sea Breeze or Amarta resorts, including the swimming pool in the picture further down this page. (There’s also ocean swimming, depending a little on tides).
• Golf day trips to some outstanding Bali golf courses, on the coast or in the mountains.
• Massages with the on-site masseurs at the Pondok Pisang resort. (Your first massage is included in your package FREE).
• Diving at some wonderful spots along the local coast, like Padang Bai (in the picture below). Plus at some World War Two wrecks (see below).
• Snorkelling locally, or over soft coral sites like the shipwreck of the torpedoed USS Liberty.
• A day trip to wonderful swimming beaches (especially for children), such as the so-called Virgin Beach (or White Sand beach shown in the first picture on this page).
• Several local gyms in Candidasa, within walking distance
• Fishing, including from outrigger fishing boats hired from the main beaches in the Amed area, to the north. (See top right of map below).
• Boat trips along the coast in the wonderful outrigger boats you see pictured below.
• Spa treatments at the Amarta resort.

Padang Bai: a centre for diving, & ferries to islands

Even more activities

Here’s a continuation of the above list of activities, with most in the local Candidasa region of East Bali.

• Getting clothes made with local tailors. (Ask us, or local taxi driver Wayan, for our recommendations).
• Watching seasonal ceremonies (ask us, or taxi driver Wayan, for more details).
• On the free half day, partners can also come to the Balinese cooking class already included in your package (or go with you on whatever tour you may do).
• Before or after the retreat, you can also go further afield, so as to include the major surf beaches, mountains such as Mt Batur (volcano), and its hot springs, longer tours, or extensive shopping (locally or beyond). This mountain, and it’s blue lake, is on the top centre of the map below.
• Visiting the two so-called Gates, where you can view Mt Agung and the local area.
• Walk through scenic rice paddies in the local area.
• Take local language classes with an experienced teacher we recommend.
• Visiting offshore islands, such as Lombok, or even closer ones (as on the map below), via ferry from Padang Bai (above). If you’re considering Lombok, we can recommend you to an Australian we know well, who runs a hotel and restaurant there.

Obviously, some of these trips involve using a taxi, or your own hire car.

Although there is local car hire, we suggest using a taxi. (We’ve driven in Bali, and local driving customs can be stressful for Westerners!)

Taxi drivers like Wayan are low cost by Australian standards. Plus, he’s honest, reliable, safe, and knows the local Bali well. He will also give you an accurate price in advance of your trip.

A partner could also do some of these things while you are focussed on yogic activities in the retreat schedule.

Map showing Candidasa on East Coast of Bali

The retreat venue is on the right, about two thirds of the way up the coast. Amed (local fishing site) is in the top right. Click on the map to expand.

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