The South is where Bali comes to play. With rapid development and a heavy influx of tourists, comes the ammenties to cater to them. From the big hotels and high end shopping to the world class restarurants and night clubs to the beaches, watersports and tourists attractions, South Bali has become this island’s playground. Because of its convenient location and access to amenities, Southern Bali is also a popular retreat destination. With only a 15 to 30 minute drive from the airport to most southern destinations, your retreat participants will arrive more refreshed and relaxed.
South Bali retreat centres also offer close proximity to shopping, medical services, bank machines, as well as a wide range of activities and water sports. Our South Bali retreat centres were carefully chosen because they are all sanctuaries amidst the hectic, developed surroundings.
South Bali Venues
All of the retreat venues listed our our first picks for South 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.
Surf & Yoga Retreat Centre
Located a 90 minute drive north of Seminyak, Bali Surf & Yoga Retreat is located on the edge of a natural volcanic black sand beach and beautiful cliff crafted by nature itself and has year round surfing.
Bali Surf & Yoga Retreat has 2 workshop spaces – the open air oceanview and is set away from the accommodation and restaurant area, near the river and can accommodate up to 30 people. Their Garden Shala is located at the back of the resort surrounded by lush gardens and a wide open spaces for outdoor practice. The Shala is designed to cater up to 60 people.
The Garden Shala has 3 solid walls. It is designed for groups that require hard walls to do challenging yoga practice. It has surround sound, and it is an open-air. The Garden Shala is quieter and serene, suitable for meditation.
There are several accommodation options. All rooms have been reconstructed from indigenous houses imported from Java, dating back to the 1930’s. Rooms include twin share Surfer Suites and large houses that can sleep up to 8 people. Each bungalow is unique in its own way, there is no room that has the same design, but each are fitted with a queen size bed, ceiling fan, hot shower, and a safe box for guest valuables. An in-room fridge is available in the bigger sized bungalows. The aircon River Suites have a more elegant design with a modern touch. Contact us for more details about your accommodation options.
Bali Surf & Yoga Retreat Retreat also offers the following amenities:
- Oceanview workshop space (capacity: ±30 people)
- Garden Shala (capacity: 40-60 people)
- Yoga Bales overlooking the beach
- Beachfront bar & restaurant
- On-site spa
- Wifi internet access through the resort
Pricing
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Crystal Energy Retreat
Only a 15 minute drive from the airport and a 5 minute drive to Nusa Dua Beach, and a just 15 minute drive to Sanur and Kuta, Crystal Energy Retreat is centrally located, yet remains a tranquil oasis amongst the hectic goings on around. Crystal Energy Retreat offers the serenity of a true retreat with a touch of luxury that Nusa Dua area is renowned for.
Crystal Energy has a total of 12 bedrooms in four houses, one of which one has an outdoor jacuzzi. The garden is 500 square meter and ideal for outdoor activities. The garden is meticulously designed and enriched with various crystals, which makes this retreat centre unique. With 40+ healing crystals around the property, a restaurant that can seat a group of 16 together, a 37 square metre function room and swimming pool, it’s the perfect venues for small to medium groups. All rooms have their own ensuite with hot water, toiletries, and hairdryer. All rooms also have an in-room safe, minibar, coffee & tea making facilities and a balcony or terrace.
Crystal Energy Retreat also offers the following amenities as part of the retreat package:
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner – vegetarian & vegan
- 2 tea breaks
- 1 day to Bangli Regency: tracking start from temple to waterfall, meditation at temple, purification bath ritual at Tirta Sudamala
- Balinese Cooking class
- Bali dance class
- 1 laughter yoga session
- 1 day trip to the beach with meditation on the beach
- 1 1-hour Ayurvedic healing Chakra treatment
Pricing
Crystal Energy Retreat have two options for pricing – 1. per person per night with the included ammenities listed above or 2. per house with all meals included. For more information about Crystal Energy pricing as well as their payment, booking and cancellation policies, connect with us at:
South Bali Excursions
Discover South Bali! Our South 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 and 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.
Nusa Lembongan Island Cruise Excursion
Your day starts with a pick up from your hotel at 8:00am, after breakfast. A day cruise takes you across the Bali Strait to the beautiful island of Nusa Lembongan, with white sandy beaches and crystal clear water. The day cruise includes lunch, transportation to and from the hotel and there are a host of included activities to enjoy on the island, from village tours and snorkelling to banana boat rides, as well as access to Coconut Beach Resort Facilities. Return to Benoa Harbour is approximately 5:30pm.
Tanah Lot Excursion
Built in the 15th Century, Tanah Lot is one of Bali’s seven sacred sea temples. When the tide is in, it is completely cut off from the mainland.
Jimbaran Bay Excursion
Watch the sunset from Jimbaran beach, famous for it’s seafood and candle lit dinner tables right on the sand.
South 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.
Uluwatu Kecak Dance
The Kecak Fire Dance is one of Bali’s most iconic art performances, famous for its dominant use of human vocals in place of gamelan instruments to accompany the dance-drama at its core. The best place to see this performance is at the cliff-top amphitheatre located just south of the Uluwatu Temple on Bali’s southern Bukit peninsula at sunset, for added drama.
Horseback Riding
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.
Waterbom
Waterbom Bali spans 3.8 hectares. From thrill seekers testing their mettle on Asia's steepest slide - The Climax, to those wanting to relax and soak in the day away from the bustling world outside, floating down the lazy river. With 15 water slides and water attractions plus great restaurants, it’s a fantastic way to spend the day.
For our list of full day tours, CLICK HERE. For more information about our South 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.