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April 18 thru April 28, 2008
Join Us for a Yoga Experience of a Lifetime! 10 days
$2949 per personRead Comments from Past Spirit Tours
Enjoy daily yoga and meditation with Yoga Teacher Helen McGee, M. A. Travel with Bali expert Jim Omi Cramer and join the Balinese people for a retreat where "Holding this Sacred Space" is a way of life.
DAY 1 Depart San Francisco with Cathay Pacific Airlines and cross the international dateline.
DAY 2 Arrive in Hong Kong and change planes for our flight to Bali. Upon arrival in Bali we will be greeted with flowers leis and then travel to Eastern Bali. We will wind along the coast passing beautiful rice fields to Candi Dasa, a romantic and peaceful seaside resort area. There we will stay at a small beach front hotel, the Rama Ocean View. All rooms are decorated with Balinese harmony in mind. That evening we will have dinner on our own and get some rest. This will be our home base for the next three days while we will explore the Eastern part of the island.
DAY 3 We will start the day with yoga and meditation, followed by breakfast and then have the day to receive welcome massages and relax by the pool. At 3:00 pm we will visit Goa Lawah Temple, the Bat Cave. This site has been worshipped since around 1000 A.D. It is said that the bats provide sustenance for the legendary giant snake, Naga Basuki, which is also believed to live in the cave. That evening we will have our welcome dinner at the hotel restaurant.
DAY 4 We will start the day with yoga and meditation. We will have the remainder of the morning to finish up welcome massages, relax by the pool, or take optional Balinese dance lessons. After lunch we will travel to the water palace in Tirtagangga. The water of Tirtagangga has always been regarded as holy and is often used for religious ceremonies.
DAY 5 We will start the day with yoga and meditation. Then we will head to the village of Ubud, the artistic and cultural center of Bali. On the way we will pass thru beautiful rice terraces see beautiful vistas on one of Jim;s favorite back roads in Bali. In Ubud we will stay at the Komaneka Resort hotel which is nestled between running streams and rice terraces, a veritable oasis in the midst of Ubud's bustling activity and picturesque Monkey Forest Road.That evening we will dine together at Cafe Wayan.
DAY 6 We will rise at dawn and take a village walk to learn about the village life of Bali with Jim's Balinese friend Agung. After a light breakfast we will have yoga and meditation After lunch we will take a tour to Holy Spring Temple of Sebatu, known for its bathing pools and holy springs; and then visit Goa Gaja (the Elephant Cave). Or you may wish to take time to enjoy Ubud and it's inexpensive spa treatments, shopping, museums, art galleries. That evening we will visit the home of a puppet master (dalang) of Wayang Kulit and we will have a private performance. This is always a highlight of our tours
DAY 7 We will start the day with yoga and meditation After breakfast we will take a trip to Bali's highland at Mt. Bratan. There we will visit the colorful fruit and flower market of Pasar Candi Kuning. Afterwards we will visit Ulun Danu Temple. This serene temple is on the edge of a lake and is often shrouded in mists. The temple is dedicated to Dewi Danu, goddess of the waters. On the way home we will lunch at a restaurant with beautiful vistas of rice fields.
DAY 8 We will start the day with yoga and meditation. After breakfast we offer an optional cooking class at Casa Luna restaurant. This is our last day in Ubud and the day will be dedicated to last minute shopping or spa visits. That evening we will have an early dinner on our own and later enjoy a performance of Balinese dance by Semara Ratih *Sun and Moon", one of Bali*s premier dance and music groups.
DAY 9 We will start the day with yoga and meditation. Then we will venture to Bali*s south shore and check into the beautiful Le Meridan hotel. At 4:00pm we will visit Bali*s famous seaside temple of Tanah Lot. The Temple rests upon a huge sentinel rock away from the shore, which has been carved by tides, wind, and rain. After sunset we will have a Farewell dinner at the nearby Le Meridan hotel.
DAY 10 We will start the day with yoga and meditation on the bluff overlooking the ocean. We will say our goodbyes and transfer to the airport for our flight back home.
Based on Double Occupancy
Single Supplement Additional $750.00
Helen began her journey with yoga in the early 80*s and has been teaching since 1996. She has a Master*s degree in Sports Psychology. Helen*s approach is playful, nurturing, and supportive as she encourages her students to discover an awareness of their inner self, while experiencing the healing that Yoga provides for the mind, body, and spirit. Please visit her website www.elementalharmony.com
Jim Omi Cramer has lived in Bali for 10 years and has been visiting South East Asia for 30 years. He has a BA in Anthropology specializing in Balinese dance, and wrote a guide book, Bali, Impressions of Paradise. His vast experience with the culture of Asia provides the framework to lead unforgettable excursions. In the past two years he has lead five memorable tours to Asia.
Tour Includes:
* 8 Nights Luxury Hotels
* Round Trip Air on Cathay Pacific Air
Daily Breakfast
* Guide Services provided by Jim Cramer
* Daily Yoga and Meditation with yoga teacher Helen McGee.
* Temple Fees
* Airport Transfers
* Balinese Sarong and Sash
Morning Village walk
* Wayang Kulit performance
* Welcome Massage
* 3 Dinners *
Dance Performance by Semara Ratih
* Scheduled Tours and Use of ** Mini-van for Group or Individual **(based on availability)
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