Activities & Packages

• Barong Dance –Attend a Barong Dance performance in Batu Bulan
• Ubud, Bali’s cultural center. The shopping is legendary, with hundreds of boutiques offering handicrafts, sterling silver jewelry, garments and home wares and much more. In the late afternoon and evening will be plenty of time to explore the small shops and studios of Ubud, which is renowned as the art and culture center of Bali.
• Lunch – Ibu Oka (Lunch not included) – Suggested Lunch at Ibu Oka for world famous Suckling Pig (not inclusive), Many other restaurant options will be provided catering to all types of dietary preferences and price points.
• Keliki Village Tour– The Village Experience (Inclusive) – Keliki is renowned for its exquisitely detailed paintings and wooden carvings of fruits and flowers. You will experience many aspects of traditional village life in Bali. It begins in a typical Balinese village where you will visit a home to get a taste of Balinese architecture, home layout and functions, daily household life and activities. The village of Keliki is a typical rural Balinese village. Its people are friendly and by walking around the village you will experience the color, serenity and beauty of everyday Balinese life in its unspoiled rural setting. In the village, you can visit the artist’s homes and studios. The master painter and head of the lineage will show us the stages of the Keliki style painting as well as his home compound.

Optional Ubud activities:

• ARMA Museum (entrance fee not included)
• Guided tour of the Sacred Monkey Forest (entrance fee around $5 not inclusive)
• Mask and Puppet Museum
• Evening with Balian
• Dinner in Ubud on your own or at Floating Leaf
• Evening Traditional Dance Performance or Ceremony at local temple

Note: The optional activities above can easily be split up over 2 or 3 days as there is a great deal to do in Ubud.

Please note that some activities may have a required minimum number of participants. Please contact us at concierge@development.balifloatingleaf.com for more information.

This trip to Bali’s Central Highlands is one of our most popular and personal favorites.

• Lake Bedugul – One of the three volcanic lakes that’s provides irrigation for much of Bali.
• Bedugul Traditional Market – A colorful market featuring the special produce grown in this region such as corn and strawberries. It os also known for its spice and woodcrafts.
• Kebun Raya Eka Karya Bedugul Botanical Gardens (including picnic lunch)
• Pura Ulun Danu Bratan Temple in Bali – Pura Ulun Danu Beratan is one of Bali’s most spectacular temples. Possible workshop at Botanical Gardens and another location on the way.
• Kopi Luwak (Luwak Coffee) Plantation – Sample a veriety of teas and coffees including the famous Luwak Coffee in a beautiful plantation setting amongst the fruit trees.

Please note that some activities may have a required minimum number of participants. Please contact us at concierge@development.balifloatingleaf.com for more information.

• Batubulan Village – The tour begins in the traditional village of Batubulan for a unique Balinese cultural show, which includes the riveting Barong and Keris Dances.
• Tengenungan Waterfall – We then head to the resplendent Tegenungan Waterfall where we will visit the lush valley & Tegenungan Village.
• Kintimani & Lunch – After Tegenungan, we make our way to iconic Kintamani. We will enjoy a delicious lunch and picturesque views of Volcanic Mount Batur as well as Batur Lake.
• Sekaan Village – Sekaan Village serves as our next stop and we will learn how traditional Bali “Luwak” Coffee is grown, harvested and processed. The plantation also demonstrates many tropical fruits, spice production and raw chocolate.
• Monkey Forest – We finish up with The Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary of Ubud. We will interact with the monkeys, see the monkey cemetery, the sacred bathing pools as well as the old temple and ornate dragon bridge.

Please note that some activities may have a required minimum number of participants. Please contact us at concierge@development.balifloatingleaf.com for more information.

• Tirta Gangga – Tirta Gangga Royal Water Garden is situated in verdant rice fields adjacent to the natural springs of Rejasa. It belongs to the Royal Family of Karangasem (Maryam’s great grandmother is one of daughters of the King from Karangasem. The water from one of the natural springs of Tirta Gangga has always been regarded as holy. It is used for religious ceremonies in the temples of this area till this day. At certain celebration days the people from the surrounding villages will come in colorful processions with offerings, umbrellas, flags and other attributes. Led by their Pedanda or temple priest they hold ceremonies around the spring under the sounds of hymns and the music of the beleganjur.
• Lunch – Lunch at beautiful Pantai Pasir Putih secluded white sand beach (Lunch is not included)
• Kerta Gosa- Encircled with fishponds and tropical plantations, this ancient example of early Royal Balinese architecture features Kamasan Wayang style painting on its ceilings depicting scenes of punishment and reward in the afterlife. This is considered the “Mother Art of Bali” and it is referred to as The Balinese Sistine chapel.
• Tenganan – The Bali Aga are known as the original Balinese people and predate Hinduism in Bali. They are a unique ethnic group that lived on the island of Bali before modern civilization. These original inhabitants of Bali fled imperialistic invaders, eventually finding refuge in the solitude of Bali’s remote mountains. Today, only two villages remain, which until recently, were firmly and purposefully shut off from the rest of the world. The main temple in the village dates back to the 10 century AD (833 Caka) but the village itself is said to be much older than the temple.

Please note that some activities may have a required minimum number of participants. Please contact us at concierge@development.balifloatingleaf.com for more information.

• Bali surf. Padang-Padang Beach – Visit some of the best beaches and surf spots on the planet. Visit several beaches Uluwatu,
• Dreamland,Padang-Padang and more.
• Surf, lounge, picnic (additional costs may apply)
• Pura Uluwatu Temple – A visit to one of Bali’s most iconic temples
• Kecak Dance– At sunset, a dramatic dance and fire ritual takes place at the temple.

Please note that some activities may have a required minimum number of participants. Please contact us at concierge@development.balifloatingleaf.com for more information.

Just like the Bingin surf break, this one is zippity-quick. It’s designed for those who are in Bali for the weekend or just want a few days with us while spending the rest of their trip exploring on their own. As with all of our packages, you can add or subtract tour features with an appropriate price adjustment.

3 Days/2 Nights; US $695 per person

Please note that some activities may have a required minimum number of participants. Please contact us at concierge@development.balifloatingleaf.com for more information.

As the wave suggests, this is a world class surf tour. You will have eight days of surfing the best waves in the world. When you get here, we will have already consulted with numerous wave models and surf data to determine which breaks will be working the best during your stay. We’ll take you wherever you want to go, or you can leave it all up to us and we’ll get you to the best surf for your stay.

8 Days/7 Nights; US $1050 per person

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This package packs the biggest punch. Ten days in Bali will give you the opportunity to experience many of the best waves in the world, provided Mother Nature cooperates. She loves Bali so chances are, you will experience the most epic surf sessions of your life. You’ll get everything listed in the other surf packages, but more time to do it.

8 Days/7 Nights; US $1350 per person

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The first day of this clinic will follow the Kuta Surf Clinic plan and days two and three will be spent concentrating on intermediate surfing techniques, safety in the water, board maneuvers and wave selection. Depending on your ability, we’ll get you to some intermediate surf breaks where you can really show off your first moves.

• Your personal surfing coach
• 2 Surf Lessons
• Lunch Box
• Plenty of Water
• Surf School Certificate and Photo
• Photos of You Surfing

Price: US $420 per person

Please note that some activities may have a required minimum number of participants. Please contact us at concierge@development.balifloatingleaf.com for more information.

A fun packed two hour rafting trip down Bali’s Ayung River. This visually stunning adventure is made even more enjoyable and comfortable by new industry leading, safety approved equipment. This journey is suitable for travelers of all ages and is a combination of exhilaration, glorious sights and well-guided, illuminating sightseeing.

As you weave your way through some of Bali’s most engaging countryside, the Ayung River provides a thrill that begins the moment you push of from the riverbanks. You will encounter Class I and II rapids that carve through deep lush valleys passing cascading waterfalls and soaring cliffs.

On the more leisurely stretches through verdant tropical forests you will see Balinese Hindu Temples and Shrines as well as other cultural and sacred landmarks.

Trip duration

• Into lesson and prep: 0.5 hours
• Rafting: 1.5 – 2 hours
• Lunch, shower, change clothes: 0.5 – 1 hour

What to Wear

• Shorts or swimming gear
• T-shirt
• Sport shoes/sandals
• Hat & sunscreen recommended & a change of clothing

Clean and well maintained showering and changing facilities are available and fresh towels are provided. A secured water-resistant protective bag for valuables is provided on your White Water Rafting adventure.

Price $ 85/person minimum 2 people

Please note that some activities may have a required minimum number of participants. Please contact us at concierge@development.balifloatingleaf.com for more information.

An early morning departure (3 am) for a sunrise trek to the summit of holy Mt. Batur (1717 meters) to experience the glorious splendor of an active volcano. Trekking in the cool, early morning darkness (flashlights and hiking sticks will be provided), we begin the one to two hour ascent (easier than it sounds) to arrive in time to witness a spectacular sunrise and experience the stunning morning views of the surrounding crater, lake and landscape.

Believe it or not, this trek is a relatively easy climb and is suitable for most people and children. It is one of the most attractive volcanoes in Indonesia and one of the easiest to climb. The sunrise, the majestic views of the lake and surrounding mountains in the morning, and the rugged beauty of an active volcano make this a memorable and exciting trip for visitors to this fabled island. It may also be possible to mountain bike back down the mountain.

Price $65/person, minimum 2 people

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Bali Safari and Marine Park is a unique combination of exotic natural wildlife with strong Balinese cultural inspiration. Bali Safari and Marine Park has many facilities, including:
 • Fun Zone. • Cottages and Bungalows. • The amazing Bali Theatre. • The exciting recreation area. • Animals in natural surroundings. • Varied and delicious foods at the beautiful scenic restaurants.

Jungle Hopper Package

• Entrance FeE
• Animal Educational Show
• Elephant Educational Show
• Fresh water Aquarium
• Fun Zone
• Safari Tram Tour
• Water Park (free entry)

Price: $50/person minimum 2 people

Please note that some activities may have a required minimum number of participants. Please contact us at concierge@development.balifloatingleaf.com for more information.

We would like to invite you to experience the verdant Balinese countryside with its dramatic mountains and volcanoes, awe-inspiring indigenous vegetation, lush valleys, traditional villages and crisp fresh air during an exhilarating two and a half hour ride.

The adventure begins at a charming coffee plantation where you will enjoy a tasty breakfast and sample some of Indonesia’s finest brews. You can learn the process of preparing Balinese coffee.

Then it’s off to explore the green valleys, native Balinese villages, ancient Balinese Hindu ceremonial temples, awe inspiring rice terraces, and secret gardens on your own mountain bike under the guidance of professional experienced guides. 
The trip also includes lunch in a Balinese compound where you will be serenaded by traditional Balinese music.

The trip is designed to be mainly downhill but participants should be capable of a moderate level of activity.

The Package includes:

• Mountain bikes & safety helmet
• Professional experienced guide
• Return hotel transfer
• Breakfast
• Cool towel, fruits & mineral water
• Entrance fee
• Lunch at our Balinese compound
• Balinese Gamelan during and after lunch (lesson included)
• Up to US $35,000 insurance is covered for each participant

Price: $50/person minimum 2 people

Please note that some activities may have a required minimum number of participants. Please contact us at concierge@development.balifloatingleaf.com for more information.

Fishing, Surfing, Snorkeling and more

• Pick up from Floating Leaf at 8.30am and head to the beautiful white sands of Sanur Beach.
• Board a traditional ‘Perahu’ boat. We will be ‘trawling’ along the way to Lembongan for some tuna.
• Once you arrive on the island, you can explore this underwater paradise complete with coral, fish and other surprises. Quality snorkeling equipment is supplied.
• After lunch we will head over to the Island to visit the peculiar Underground House and also learn about local seaweed farming.
• If you would like to enjoy some of the best surf around, we can drop you at four different surf breaks.
• There is plenty of time to sit back, relax and enjoy the sights, cold beverages and much more.

The Package includes:

• Hotel Transfers
• Personal day cruise sports team
• Lunch
• All you can drink beer, water and soft drinks
• Quality snorkeling equipment and instruction, all entrance fees and donations on Nusa Lembongan.

Price $75/person minimum 2 people

Please note that some activities may have a required minimum number of participants. Please contact us at concierge@development.balifloatingleaf.com for more information.

Snorkeling, Fishing, Surfing and more

This action packed Cruise departs for Lembongan Island at 9.30 am by 40 foot traditional Balinese boats called Jukung. You will enjoy excellent snorkeling, fishing, and surfing en route to the island of Lembongan. We will also take you to the Underground House and Seaweed Farm.

The Package includes:

• Hotel Transfers
• Personal day cruise sports team
• Lunch
• All you can drink beer, water and soft drinks
• Quality snorkeling equipment and instruction
• All entrance fees and donations on Nusa Lembongan

Price $80/person minimum 4 people

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Sail out into the Badung Strait aboard this 23-meter luxury catamaran. Kick back in style and enjoy a delicious breakfast of juice, coffee, and pastries. Your professional Balinese crew will hoist the massive white mainsail to carry you across the sea to your private beach resort on Nusa Lembongan Island. We will troll for surface fish on the way to the island where you will swim in crystal clear lagoon waters or bask on the golden sandy beach.

After lunch, snorkel the marvelous coral formations and marine life from above and below the water from our glass-bottom boat. The activities are endless. Volleyball, table tennis, chess, backgammon or walking track are all available.

This Package Includes:

• Balinese BBQ and buffet lunch
• Beer and wine is free during lunch and the sail back to Bali
• All soft drinks, coffee, tea, and bottled water is complimentary
• Sunset cocktails
• Hotel transfers

Price $90/person minimum 2 people

Please note that some activities may have a required minimum number of participants. Please contact us at concierge@development.balifloatingleaf.com for more information.

There are many locations we can take you to go diving or snorkeling. Check out any of the following and let us know your preference. We’ll be happy to give more advice on the right diving experience for you.

• Tulamben
• Padang Bay
• Amed
• Nusa Penida and Lembongan –
• Sanur
• Menjangan
• The Gilli Islands, Biaha, Minpang and Tepekong (including shark dives)

Please note that some activities may have a required minimum number of participants. Please contact us at concierge@development.balifloatingleaf.com for more information.

PADI OPEN WATER DIVE COURSE – Lead by a certified PADI Instructor. This 3 or 4 day Open Water Dive course program includes:

• Theory and practice in the pool
• Four dives in open water
• Quality gear and air tanks
• Junior and/or open water Padi certificates will be awarded to divers

PADI ADVANCED OPEN WATER DIVE COURSE 2-Day course includes 5 dives, quality gear and air tanks.

MEDICAL FIRST AID AND COURSE – 1 day course for Medic First Aid includes:

• Classroom
• Pool session
• Open water dives
• Transportation (Sea and Land)
• Scuba Tank
• Weight belt

PADI RESCUE DIVE COURSE – 4 day course for Rescue Dive
Certification includes:

• Classroom
• Pool session
• Open water
• Transportation for sea and land
• Scuba tank
• Weight belt

Please note that some activities may have a required minimum number of participants. Please contact us at concierge@development.balifloatingleaf.com for more information.

Amed is a lovely small town in East Bali and has a black sand and rock beach that is perfect for swimming and snorkeling. Impressive views of mighty Mt Agung Volcano, Bali’s most sacred space, can be seen from the beach and the many bars and restaurants that line the beach.

Amed is home to some of the best snorkeling and scuba diving in Bali. Hundreds of vibrant fish school around you amid their coral home. It is also possible to view not one, but two shipwrecks. The USS Liberty is just meters off the coast and is shallow enough to see while snorkeling.

Optional detours:

• Bali’s Royal Water Palace – Taman Ujung Soekasada
• Tirta Gangga
• Diving can be combined at an additional cost

Price: US $140 per car load (food not included)

Please note that some activities may have a required minimum number of participants. Please contact us at concierge@development.balifloatingleaf.com for more information.

The Balian (healer)

Healers in Bali are called Balian. We have worked with dozens of Balians and healers in Bali over the last couple decades and have found a handful of what we feel are the most exceptional and gifted for a variety of treatments. We can schedule you with particular healers that excel in a modality that may benefit you. We must be discrete and discerning about the healers personal information and location as their primary duty is to their community.

Four Types of Balians

The first kind is a Ketakson who acts as a channel between the client and God. The Pica/Paica Balian is a medium who may not be a formal student of magic. This kind of Balian receives physical objects which appear and disappear spontaneously and are used during healing sessions. The Balian Usada is a person who either has the intention to become a Balian or may receive divine knowledge during a severe illness. The fourth kind of Balian combines all of the above. Many may appear crazy or psychotic, or hear voices, while the wisdom in entering them.

Please note that some activities may have a required minimum number of participants. Please contact us at concierge@development.balifloatingleaf.com for more information.

First, will be an initial meeting in which the healer will engage a range of techniques to ascertain the well being, imbalances and possibly past lives of the individual. He will study the person’s name, palm and aura. The Balian then enters a trance state and invites Naga (The Balinese Dragon Spirit) to enter him. In a few minutes time, the Balian will share his findings. He may be able to derive significant life events, traumas, past lives, future events, warnings, etc. Many Balinese healers have the ability to derive this type of information. What sets the gifted Balian apart is the offering of a cure or direction; a prescription, if you will.

The Balian explains that he must reveal exactly what is revealed to him and he will not sugarcoat it. Certainly not all of his readings reveal undesirable aspects, in fact many are optimistic, but some recipients may not be prepared to learn what may be transmitted.

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One possible initial prescription may be a Melukat ritual. A Melukat is a spiritual cleansing ritual and part of the Manusa Yadnya (Balinese Hindu life events). Its purpose is to purify a human body and soul. It is said to wash away turmoil and sickness acquired from negative karma in both this life (prarabda karmaphala) and past lives (sancita karmaphala).

In order to purify the aura and karma from past lives, align and clear the chakras, and remove disease, Balian Taksu will invite the individual back for an evening Melukat on an auspicious day such as Kajeng Kliwon (a day in the Balinese calendar which is believed to have magical power), purnama (full moon), tilem (new moon), or a variety of others.

If it is decided that further purification is necessary, the Balian may prescribe a more intensive Melukat ritual that will take place at a confluence of rivers and waterfalls

The suggestion of a Balian, Mangku or other traditional Balinese healer to undertake a Melukat is very much like a prescription written by a western doctor. A couple of our yoga and wellness retreat participants were disappointed that they were not asked to partake in the Melukat. Just as a doctor would only prescribe antibiotics for a person with a bacterial infection, a true Balinese healer would only suggest a Melukat for those in need.

Please note that some activities may have a required minimum number of participants. Please contact us at concierge@development.balifloatingleaf.com for more information.

A Balian’s primary obligation is that to his banjar or local village. He or she must tend to them first and foremost. In today’s ‘Eat, Pray, Love blogging world’, some traditional Bali healers become hyped and promoted with or without their blessing. Sadly, this happened too many times. Several years ago a Balinese healer sat in his small compound offering sessions to his neighbors, a film crew happened upon him, put him in a film, and now there are tourist busses lined up outside his home. He can no longer effectively see to the health and wellbeing of his village. We don’t want to see that happen again, so we will not print the name or location of our authentic and remarkable balian.

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Cultural submersion is Mikaku’s specialty, finding the most special intriguing and captivating photo opportunities. He also has several very special sunrise and sunset locations and knowledge of the best places to view Bali’s diverse wildlife.

Photography Skills
Budding photographers might wish to recieve help with each setting, composition and theory, which Mikaku is more than happy to provide. More seasoned photographers might prefer to just know the lay of the land and light conditions. Pre-trip conversations will help establish what level of service is right for you.

While our driver is excellent, he does not have a photographic eye for what you might find appealing, thus the additional expense of Mikaku’s expertise will surely result in many more photographic opportunities.

Each Photo Tour Includes:

• Option for photography lesson during tour
• 8 hours with car, driver, gas and tolls
• Small entry fees (temples and other local sites)
• Help, assistance and guidance from your personal team
• Please contact us for reservations and pricing information.

Please note that some activities may have a required minimum number of participants. Please contact us at concierge@development.balifloatingleaf.com for more information.