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What we're up to.

Barna's locked the heroes. Here's the detail on the days, plus what to do with yourself in the gaps. Massages, markets, walks, the works.

5 days, 4 nightsHeroes locked, afternoons freeMassages & markets on the side

June in Bali, ~28-31°C days, ~22°C nights, sea ~26-30°C. Driest, sunniest month of the year. Surf's clean on the west coast. Busy but not peak-July mad. Basically the best window.

The locked-in days

What we're doing.

The full picture on each day: what you will get up to, a video, and the map. The quick version lives on The Plan. Tuesday's Waterbom is the only fully locked one. Wed and Thu are an either/or on rafting and the cooking class.

Mon, Day 01

Welcome night

Traditional Balinese dancers arrive at the villa as the sun goes down, costumes and all, and perform the kind of thing you'd normally queue two hours to see at a temple. Shisha is set up by the pool, no one needs to go anywhere, and somewhere between the gamelan soundtrack and the first exhale you'll realise you are, in fact, in Bali. Night one does not mess around.

When 20:00, at the villa
What Traditional Balinese dancers, shisha by the pool
Travel None, night one stays home

The moment: The official "you're in Bali" kick-off, no driving anywhere.

Tue, Day 02

Waterbom Bali

Asia's top-ranked water park is in Kuta, and we have the whole day. Cabanas locked in, lockers sorted, swim-up bar on the agenda. Come waterlogged or don't come at all.

When Cars leave ~10am, park 10:30 to 17:00
Sorted Cabanas and lockers pre-booked
After Dinner walkable at Revolver

The rides: Climax, Smashdown, Boogie Ride, the lazy river, and the swim-up bar.

waterbom-bali.com

Wed or Thu

Ayung River rafting

The Ayung carves through a jungle gorge that has absolutely no interest in your comfort zone, which is exactly why we booked it. Class II/III rapids, ancient stone carvings in the canyon walls, and a lunch that hits differently when you've earned it. Private group, no strangers, full send.

When On the river ~10:30 to 15:00, about 1hr each way
Grade Class II/III, jungle gorge
Sorted Private group, lunch included

Bring: Swimmers, a change of clothes, GoPros welcome.

Wed or Thu

Balinese cooking class

You will go to a local market, buy things you cannot name, then cook them into dishes you absolutely can. Nasi goreng, sate lilit, lawar: the Balinese holy trinity, made by your own hands, eaten immediately. There is no better feedback loop.

When Half-day, lunch included
First A market visit for the produce
Make Nasi goreng, sate lilit, lawar

The deal: Hands-on with a local chef, then you eat everything you make.

Wed, Day 03

Potato Head sunset

Bali's most famous beach club, and for good reason: the Indian Ocean does not disappoint at 6pm. Bring your appetite, your swimwear, and a willingness to let Wednesday dissolve into a very good evening.

When From 18:00, sunset onwards
Where Petitenget, about 10 min from the villa
Dress Relaxed, pool open for a swim

The evening: Sunset over the Indian Ocean, slow food and drinks, a swim if you want it.

potatohead.co

Also on the agenda

Thu, Day 04Chef dinner + Neighbourhood chats

Private chef at the villa, long table, no rush. Fireside chats by the pool from 17:30 while the kitchen wraps, dinner 18:30 sharp. The one proper look back on the year.

Fri, Day 05Private yoga before check-out

Instructor comes to us at 07:00. Stretch the week out before the flight home. Optional, and a sleep-in is just as valid. Flag it on your RSVP.

Wed, optional7am Metcon at WeFitness

Drop-in group class up the road before the day's pickup. Flag it on your RSVP so Barna can warn the gym. @wefitness.bali

Days 03 and 04 are still TBA on which gets rafting vs the cooking class. Barna's locking that in. Flight days top and tail the trip (see The Plan).

What to do in the gaps

Free-time menu.

2 to 3 hours free every afternoon, plus a slow Thursday morning. If you want options, here's the low-key stuff that's walkable from the villa or a short Grab away.

Person receiving a massage treatment on a spa table

walkable

Massage / spa

Mama Sun is a 10-min walk: sound bath, cold plunge, sauna, the lot. Bodyworks 1 and 2 in Seminyak for old-school Balinese massage. Good value, often genuinely good. Flag on your RSVP if you'd want a group session.

~1-3hrs · IDR 200-500k

People browsing stalls at a busy Bali market

walkable

Shopping + markets

Seminyak Village (boutiques and cafes), Jl Kayu Aya for the shops, small markets on Jl Raya Seminyak for trinkets and bargaining practice. Cash preferred, Grab home with the spoils. Flag on your RSVP if you'd want a group session.

~half-day

People walking on a Bali beach at sunset with silhouetted palms

walkable

Beach walk

Petitenget/Double Six beach is about 10 min on foot. Flat sand, sunset crowd from 5:30pm, the odd vendor selling cold Bintangs. Good reset between the bigger days.

~1hr · free

A rustic cafe interior with wooden tables and warm light

walkable

Coffee + cafes

Coffee Phora up the road for a quick one. Sisterfields for proper brunch. Revolver if you want quiet. You won't struggle to find something good.

anytime · IDR 40-80k

A plate of nasi campur, Indonesian mixed rice with sides

walkable

Local food (warungs)

Warungs are local Indonesian eateries: half the price of the tourist strip, often better. Nasi campur for around IDR 30k. Try Warung Yogya or Warung Murah for a proper lunch.

~1hr · IDR 30-60k

Tropical swimming pool surrounded by palm trees

villa

Pool day at the villa

25m pool. Daybeds. Bali Olympics if anyone's keen. Sometimes staying put is the right call. You've earned it.

all day · free

Free time is yours. Wander, eat, sleep, swim. If something comes up that everyone wants to do, sort it on the day in the camp WhatsApp.

Barna's locked the big stuff. For the free-time gaps, install Grab and GoJek before you fly. Gets you anywhere on the cheap. Visa, customs, the Bali levy, what everything costs, and the RSVP are all on Know Before You Go.

All free-time costs above are rough late-2025 / early-2026 ballparks, they drift. The big "Terima Kasih" sign-off lives over on Know Before You Go.