Today is travel-focused: prepare for a late-night arrival by checking flight details, charging devices, and packing a small overnight bag so your main luggage can be stowed at Maya Ubud if needed. If you have spare time in the morning before departure, enjoy a relaxed breakfast at home or the airport lounge and pick up any last-minute essentials — sunscreen, mosquito spray, and a refillable water bottle for Bali.
Use the afternoon to complete travel tasks and rest: confirm airport transfers to Maya Ubud Resort & Spa, review your plans for the full Ubud day on the 14th, and download offline maps for Tegalalang and Campuhan Ridge. If you arrive in Bali earlier than expected, consider a gentle stop at a café near the resort such as Yellow Flower Café for a cooling drink before check-in, or visit the resort spa to pre-book treatments for recovery after your flight.
You’ll arrive late night and check in to Maya Ubud Resort & Spa — let the tranquil riverside setting and open Balinese architecture greet you as staff assist with luggage and room orientation. After settling in, unwind with a short moonlit stroll around the resort grounds or a late herbal tea at the resort lounge; if you’re not too jet-lagged, request a short introductory massage at Maya Ubud Spa to relax muscles and set the tone for your Ubud retreat beginning tomorrow.
Start the day with an early breakfast at Maya Ubud’s open-air restaurant, then head north to the iconic Tegalalang Rice Terrace to stroll the carved paths and watch local farmers tending the paddies — consider a quick stop at a cafés overlooking the terraces like Alas Harum for a coffee swing and panoramic photos. The cooler morning light is perfect for photographing the layered fields and buying a handwoven sarong or small souvenir from the stalls along the trail.
After lunch in central Ubud (try traditional Balinese dishes at Warung Bintangbali or Bebek Bengil for crispy duck), make a refreshing visit to Tegenungan Waterfall where you can descend to the viewing platform for vibrant turquoise pools and, if you like, a short dip; there are changing facilities and cafés nearby to dry off. Finish the afternoon with the Campuhan Ridge Walk — an easy, scenic trail that offers gentle hilltop vistas and a peaceful transition back toward Ubud’s town center as golden hour approaches.
Return to town for dinner at one of Ubud’s atmospheric restaurants — Locavore for inventive cuisine or Hujan Locale for Southeast Asian flavors — then explore Ubud’s nightlife with a relaxed drink at The Night Rooster or live music at CP Lounge. If you prefer a quieter evening, stroll around Ubud Palace and the Saraswati Temple lit at night, enjoying a jasmine-scented gelato from a nearby vendor before heading back to Maya Ubud to rest and prepare for your retreat at Shanti Yoga starting on the 15th.
Begin your day at Shanti Yoga Retreat Centre with a gentle 9:00 AM Hatha flow or sunrise meditation on the open-air shala, followed by a nourishing Balinese-vegetarian brunch prepared by the retreat kitchen. Between sessions, wander the retreat’s gardens and take part in a short pranayama workshop to center your energy before the afternoon activities.
After the retreat program, return to Teja Home Stay to freshen up, then head into central Ubud for a leisurely lunch at Clear Café or KAFE, sampling fresh salads and juice blends that complement your morning practice. Spend the late afternoon exploring Ubud Market and the nearby Saraswati Temple—browse for handmade textiles and natural beauty products, then pause for a tea at Yellow Flower Café to watch local life unfold.
From 6:00 PM onward, enjoy a relaxed Balinese cultural evening: attend a traditional kecak or legong dance performance at the Ubud Palace (check showtimes) and follow with dinner at Hujan Locale or the locally loved Melting Wok Warung for flavorful Indonesian specialties. Finish the night with a slow stroll back to Teja Home Stay, perhaps stopping for a coconut or herbal tea, letting the day’s calm from Shanti carry you into a restful sleep.
Wake gently with a sunrise Vinyasa or restorative Yin session in Shanti’s open-air shala, followed by a wholesome Balinese-vegetarian brunch prepared by the retreat kitchen featuring local fruit, tempeh, and coconut rice. After brunch, join a guided mindfulness walk through the retreat’s gardens and a short pranayama workshop to deepen breath awareness and set a calm tone for the day.
Continue your retreat experience with a midday restorative class or sound-healing session led by Shanti’s resident teacher, then relax on the shala terrace with herbal tea while reading or journaling; there’s time to take a refreshing dip in the on-site pool if you like. Later, return to Teja Home Stay to freshen up and take a short stroll toward nearby rice paddies for a peaceful photo opportunity as the light softens.
From 6:00 PM onward, head into central Ubud for a cultural evening beginning with a traditional Legong or kecak dance performance at Ubud Palace (check the evening schedule), followed by dinner at Hujan Locale for modern Indonesian fare or at Clear Café for lighter, nutritious plates. Finish the night with a leisurely walk through Ubud’s lantern-lit streets, stopping for a coconut or a small dessert at Yellow Flower Café before returning to Teja Home Stay to rest and reflect on the retreat.
Wake for a gentle closing meditation or restorative class at Shanti Yoga Retreat Centre to ground the week’s practice, then enjoy a final nourishing Balinese-vegetarian brunch with fresh tropical fruit, tempeh, and coconut rice from the retreat kitchen. After brunch, take time to pack at Teja Home Stay, use the moment for a short journaling session on the shala terrace to note intentions to carry home, and arrange any last-minute transfer details for your evening departure.
Spend a relaxed afternoon strolling near the nearby rice paddies for one last photo opportunity and a breath of Ubud’s green calm, then return to central Ubud for a light farewell lunch at Clear Café or Yellow Flower Café, savoring a final fresh juice or Balinese salad. Use remaining time to pick up small souvenirs at Ubud Market or visit Saraswati Temple for a quiet, reflective pause before heading back to pack and collect your luggage from Teja Home Stay.
From late afternoon, retrieve your bags and enjoy an early dinner at Hujan Locale or Bebek Bengil for a comforting local meal before your transfer to the airport; if time allows, catch one last sunset glimpse from Campuhan Ridge or a riverside walk near Maya Ubud as your send-off. Arrive at the airport with time to spare for check-in and a calming cup of tea, leaving Ubud with the relaxed energy and mindful practices you cultivated at Shanti as you travel back to Kuala Lumpur.