BALI—UNTAMED!

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Bali-Untamed!

Join us on a journey filled with REAL Balinese experiences –
the UNEXPECTED and the NEVER FORGOTTEN!

BALI–UNTAMED!. . .will move you from being an ordinary tourist into the indigenous realm of what keeps the Balinese connected to their ancestral harmony. Deepen your personal insights about the role of culture, indigenous wisdom and modern living. Learn more about the way you can make a difference in the world. Experience how Balinese rituals and arts play a role in this fascinating culture. Encounter the unusual way Balinese ceremony, trance and performance converge with a deepening sense of building community, both for their villages and for the world.

BALI–UNTAMED!. . .Bali Institute’s first tour offering. After spending more than six years building a base of deep relationships and unique experiences, we now are offering a special journey that will ENGAGE, IGNITE and ENRAPTURE your senses and mystical inspirations. Peek behind typical tourism outings to glimpse ancient wisdom woven into 21st century innovation. Witness a heightened sense of our common humanity along with a shared connection with nature and spirituality.

BALI –UNTAMED!. . .where you’ll discover why this island is considered a “learning culture” for the whole world. Here you will find indescribable beauty and balance, a place that continually gets named the “Best Island in Asia and the World.*”

Here's what we offer:

  • Enjoy five nights in Ubud, considered the cultural arts capital and the home of “global healing”. Stunning Balinese-owned resort with pool and easy access to Ubud village activities.
  • Three magical nights at gorgeous villa resort in Pemuteran, considered the most spiritual area of Bali with numerous temples and access to private village ceremonies. Learn about the coral reef restoration project developed by an internationally-recognized Balinese visionary.
  • Stay at the best fishing village in Bali – Amed. Unique bungalows right on the water. Snorkeling at its best. BBQ on the beach with local indigenous fisherman. Sunrise/sunset adventure on traditional fishing boats. Possible dolphin sightings!
  • Quiet time at a serene retreat center located in the heart of local mountain village–lush gardens nestled in terraced rice fields overlooking the magical Unda river.
  • Explore Bali mysticism, rarely seen trance & possession rituals, and sacred sites
  • Participate in private session with world-renown healers
  • Meetings with Balinese village leaders, royal family members, Balinese social activists, environmentalists and global visionaries
  • Delicious cuisine throughout; optional yoga & meditation; hiking trails; optional river rafting, horseback riding, hiking, scuba divinig and much more.
  • One free spa treatment

Don’t delay! Sign up today for best prices.

Travel Details

Price:
$2499 earlybird (thru 8/31/09)
$2899 (beginning 9/1/09)
Dates: November 8 – 19, 2009

PRICE INCLUDES:

  • 10 nights at beautiful Balinese hotels (double occupancy)
  • All breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners
  • All transport including airport shuttle
  • Special Balinese performances
  • One delicious spa treatment
  • Sunrise/sunset traditional fishing boat ride
  • Visits with remarkable Balinese visionaries, royal families, healers, academics, indigenous wisdom keepers, women activists and more
  • Sacred temple sites/ceremonies
  • Private palace tour with Balinese royal family

NOT INCLUDED:

  • Airfare
  • Tips, laundry
  • Individual excursions, diving, most lunches/dinners
  • Visa fee ($25USD), airport tax ($15); baggage handling
  • Single supplement $375 if available

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO REGISTER, click here

Questions?

email info@baliinstitute.org or call 415-331-7552 (US) or +62 817 470 06246 (Bali)

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Tour Leader

issacIssac Zikri is Director of the Bali Institute for Global Renewal and has worked with the Institute for more than five years serving in a number of capacities. He has been living in Bali for more than eight years and is considered one of Southeast Asia’s experts in indigenous cultures, specifically in Indonesia. His unique way of exploring and appreciating Balinese culture has helped Bali Institute design this “untamed” tour, offering access into a realm of Bali that is not usually available to regular tourists. Issac will be joined by a fantastic selection of professional tour guides as needed.


 


*Bali consistently ranks as the number one island by numerous travel magazines; Travel + Leasure Magazine has just named Bali once again the 2009 World’s Best Island.


For more information:
info@baliinstitute.org • 415.331.7552
Ubud, Bali • Sausalito, California USA