Enjoy a Truly Cultural Experience

Tanah Lot is one of Bali’s most significant, iconic and beautiful sights. It is a temple that holds great importance for the Balinese people. The view from the temple at sunrise or sunset is nothing short of extraordinary. This 16th-century Balinese temple is built offshore so at high tide it appears to float in the ocean. At low tide, you can walk across to the temple and see the incredible structures and beautiful offerings.

Please dress respectfully – no swimwear or anything too short, and something that covers your arms. Entrance fee is 60,000IDR per person and includes a sarong. The round trip is approximately two hours. Trips leave for Tanah Lot on Monday – 4.30pm (3-4 hours round trip) or Thursday- 6am (2 hour round trip) Please book on Sunday in your consultation.

While this may not be a cultural activity, what is a trip to Bali without a little retail therapy?! Over our decade in Bali, we have discovered the best boutique stores where you can find all kinds of high-quality Balinese clothing, homewares, gifts and treasures at a fraction of the price that you would find them back home. Your private driver will transport you in air-conditioned comfort around the best shopping in both Canggu and Seminyak. This is a much easier and far more enjoyable way to explore Bali’s shopping culture and you are sure to come away with some great finds!

This four-hour excursion is complimentary but does require 2 persons pax. It is best to book this in advance during your consultation on Sunday.

Bali is well known for it’s beautiful iconic rice paddy fields. Luckily for us, our retreat complex is surrounded by these lovely rice fields in all directions. Join a guided cycle at sunrise to take in the panoramic landscapes. Get off the beaten track and enjoy a very special and memorable dawn.Make sure you take your camera! The cycle is a one hour round trip and is complimentary. It runs Monday morning and leaves at 6.30am. Please book during your consultation on Sunday if you are interested.

At Escape Haven it is important to us to give back to the local community as best as we can. We are happy to arrange for guests to visit a local orphanage where you have the chance to meet and play with the beautiful children and add some joy to their day.

One of our lovely and generous staff members helps to run a beautiful orphanage just 15 minutes or so from retreat. You are welcome to bring some things along for the children such as pens, books, toys, clothing or toiletries, though of course your presence alone is a huge present in itself. The best time to go is after school hours, so between 4 – 6pm during weekdays. This is a complimentary offering, please book a day in advance.

Spice up your life and take the flavours of Bali back home with you! Join our talented chefs in the kitchen for a traditional Balinese sambal making workshop. The sambal is always a highlight on the menu for our guests and here in Bali, it is a staple condiment for many meals. Enjoy learning about the history of this special dish and our secret recipe that will delight your friends and family back home. This fun workshop is around an hour long and is complimentary.

One of the most striking things about Balinese culture is the daily offerings. Offerings please the gods and demons and also provide good karma to those involved in their preparation. These simple daily offerings are known as Canang Sari.

On retreat, you are invited to make your very own Canang Sari offering with our staff who also talk through each element of the offering and its unique meaning. You are then able to place your offering at the temple and send a prayer into the universe. It is a beautiful and powerful experience that is very unique to Bali and a wonderful way to add special meaning to your retreat.

This lovely experience is around 2 hours long. It is a complimentary offering for all guests that happens every Thursday at 4pm.

Experience a Chakra Balancing with a traditional Balinese Healer. Cleanse your aura with holy water and experience a traditional Balinese offering. Using the Balinese art of Prana ( similar to Reiki) the healer will open and align your chakras to balance and harmonise your wellbeing. Cleanse, heal and let go of anything not serving you and feel lighter and clearer in body, mind and spirit.