Despite the over development in Southern Bali, the natural beauty this island has been renowned for remains largely intact in East Bali. The eastern part of the island boasts beautiful beaches and some of the most beautiful scenery in Bali and its fertile, volcanic soils make farming one of the main industries in the area.
East Bali is also home to Besakih Temple. This most holy of Balinese temples is known as the island’s Mother Temple, located on the slopes of Mount Agung, Bali’s most sacred volcanic mountain. The spectacular Mt. Agung towers more than 3,000 m and makes for a stunning backdrop over East Bali. Few eastern villages encounter large numbers of tourists, and may be ideal for those looking for a true retreat destination, away from the tourist crowds.
East Bali Venues
All of the retreat venues listed our our first picks for East Bali and have been personally inspected by our team. You are not limited by the venues we have listed. Did you have a particular venue in mind or a venue that was recommended to you that you don’t see here? Let us know. If we haven’t already been there, we will do a site inspection to make sure it’s suitable.
Having trouble deciding which location and venue is the best fit for your retreat? Come talk to us at info@balibiuretreatcompany.com and let us help you create the ultimate retreat experience.
East Bali Oceanfront Retreat Centre
Located on the east coast The East Bali Oceanfront Retreat Centre has 48 traditional Balinese style villas, with a choice of sea view and garden view villas. All of the villas have the option of a King sized bed or twin share, and can cater to a maximum of three people with an extra bed.
Garden View Villas are a traditional, yet luxurious space with a touch of a Balinese architecture arranged among manicured green gardens of the resort. Each garden villa is spacious and has a wide terrace with living chair are set separately in 3 meter space to ensure privacy. The deluxe seaview villas offer a minibar, slippers, bathrobes, tea/coffee maker, IDD telephone, air conditioning, umbrella, flat TV 21” and Wi-Fi. The en suite bathroom is equipped with a hot & cold shower, vanity unit, toilet, bath tub and bathroom amenities.
Deluxe Sea View Villas offers a pristine scenery of Candidasa beach as well as Indian Ocean right from your villas. The deluxe seaview villas offer a minibar, slippers, bathrobes, hair dryer, tea/coffee maker, IDD telephone, air conditioning, umbrella, flat TV 21” and Wi-Fi. The en suite bathroom with overhead hot & cold rain shower, vanity unit, toilet , bath tub and bathroom amenities.
The resort also has two swimming pools; lagoon form swimming
pool with 3.7m depth that is suitable for swimming as well as open water diving
courses and a 0.7m sunning pool. Guests can enjoy massages, hair and nail
treatments along with other relaxing treatments. 6 Bale Bengong (traditional
Balinese bed/gazebo) along the beach completed with mattress and pillows are
available at anytime.
East Bali Oceanfront Retreat Centre also offers the following amenities:
- Yoga Bale
- Kertagosa open workshop space (capacity: ±30 persons)
- Snack Bar (Capacity: ± 25 persons) & Restaurant (Capacity: ±100 persons)
- Complimentary afternoon tea at the snack bar from 3 – 5 p.m
- On-site Jaya Spa and beauty salon
- 6 Bale bengong (Gazebos)
- Water sports counter
- Wifi internet access through the resort
- Library
- Laundry Service
Pricing
East Bali Oceanfront Retreat Centre pricing is set as a package price person, depending on the number of days of the retreat. The package rate includes accommodation, use of workshop spaces and facilities and all breakfasts and dinners. For more information about East Bali Ocenfront Retreat Centre pricing, as well as their payment, booking and cancellation policies, connect with us at:
East Bali Excursions
Discover East Bali! Our East Bali excursions are designed to show you the highlights of this unique part of the island. Of course if you had a particular destination or point of interest you wanted to see, let us know and we can fully customize an excursion for you and your group. We also offer full day tours to different parts of the island. To see our day tour options, CLICK HERE.
Tirta Gangga, Bat Cave & Chocolate Factory
Tirta Gangga was built by the last king of Karangasem in 1948, and it continues to fascinate visitors to this day. With stepping stones right in the pools, it allows visitors to allows visitors to view the grounds from a uniqe vantage point. Tirta Gangga, which also means water from the Ganges, is regarded as sacred to the Balinese Hindus. Goa Lawah is an ancient temple built in front of a bat cave filled with thousands of flying fruit bats. The bats are venerated by visiting worshipers. According to legend, the cave extends over 19 miles underground to emerge at Pura Besakih. Then come and see one of Bali’s agricultural industries. Though mostly grown for export, you can see how chocolate is made, right here in Bali with a tour of the facility and free samples.
Mount Lempuyang Temple & Snorkelling in Amed
Tirta Gangga was built by the last king of Karangasem in 1948, and it continues to fascinate visitors to this day. With stepping stones right in the pools, it allows visitors to allows visitors to view the grounds from a uniqe vantage point. Tirta Gangga, which also means water from the Ganges, is regarded as sacred to the Balinese Hindus. Goa Lawah is an ancient temple built in front of a bat cave filled with thousands of flying fruit bats. The bats are venerated by visiting worshipers. According to legend, the cave extends over 19 miles underground to emerge at Pura Besakih. Then come and see one of Bali’s agricultural industries. Though mostly grown for export, you can see how chocolate is made, right here in Bali with a tour of the facility and free samples.
East Bali Activities
Our East Bali activities are available for both inclusion as part of the retreat package or as activities for individual retreat participants during their free time. To see our day tour options, CLICK HERE.
Diving
Join us for an unforgettable diving experience to the best dive spots in Bali; The US Liberty shipwreck at Tulamben, Gili Selang, Amed Wall & Jemeluk Wall, Tulamben Drop Off, Monkey Reef, the Japanese shipwreck, the drift at Bunutan, muck diving at Seraya, Coral Garden at Tulamben, Alamanda and Batu Kelebit where the lava flow is still visible, Emerald and Mutiara to name but a few.
Cycling
Cycle through the heartland of Bali, travelling downhill on secret back village roads and experience typical Balinese daily life and enjoy the beautiful Balinese countryside.
Snorkelling
East Bali has some of the best snorkelling on the island. Whether it be just off the beach from your venue or at one of the local snorkelling hot spots, you won't be disappointed. The crystal clear turquoise waters are home to a vast array of colourful marine life.
Balinese Cooking Class
Balinese dishes and recipes are closely tied to the community’s culture and ways of living, and cooking offers an unparalleled means to immerse in the local lifestyle. For those who seek to learn more about Balinese culture, or for foodies who want to create those spicy delicious meals themselves, taking a cooking class is just one of the fantastic activities East Bali has to offer.
For our list of full day tours, CLICK HERE. For more information about our East Bali activities, or if there is something you would like to see or do that you don’t see listed here, contact us at
info@balibiuretreatcompany.com.