7 Day Unforgettable Wellness, Culture, and Fun Yoga Retreat for Solo Travelers in Bali, Indonesia
Journey of Wellness, Culture, and Fun Yoga Retreat in Bali
This is one of the most popular yoga retreats offered in Indonesia.
Firefly Retreat is a budget-friendly, welcoming destination that focuses on connection, learning, and personal growth, rather than luxury. As a non-profit organization, we offer an affordable experience where you can relax in a warm, supportive environment with friendly staff and passionate instructors. This retreat is designed to foster a sense of community, with everyone arriving on Sunday and leaving on Saturday, allowing you to go through the entire experience together and build lasting friendships. Enjoy yoga, cultural exploration, and fun activities that leave you feeling healthier, more connected to yourself, and to the wonderful people around you.
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Highlights
- Connect with like-minded solo travelers in a fun and welcoming environment
- Daily yoga classes to refresh your mind and body
- 1-hour Balinese massage treatment for deep relaxation
- Learn the secrets of herbal medicine
- Balinese cooking class to master authentic recipes
- Experience Balinese traditions through cultural workshops
- Daily vegetarian organic meals
- 6 nights of comfortable accommodation in a serene setting
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
Yoga styles
Ngurah Rai International Airport (US$ 29 per person)
Accommodation
Facilities
- Shopping
- Swimming pool (outdoor)
- Air-conditioned rooms
- Dining area
- Garden
- Terrace
- Yoga shala
Firefly Retreat is an affordable retreat center, offering clean and air-conditioned rooms for a comfortable stay. Before booking, please review the room options carefully, as the retreat is often fully booked.
Nestled in the heart of rice paddies, Firefly offers a peaceful escape, free from the noise of cars and bikes. It's a 25-minute walk from Ubud. The accommodations are simple yet comfortable, and guests can enjoy an infinity swimming pool, a wooden yoga shala with a bamboo roof, and a cozy dining area where everyone can come together, get to know each other, and spend quality time. The retreat is bordered by a river at the back and rice paddies at the front, offering a serene and natural setting.
Rooms
Private Room:
- Private bathroom
- Airconditioned
- Safe box
Shared Room (only females):
- Shared bathroom
- Airconditioned
- Safe box
Double Room:
- Private bathroom
- Airconditioned
- Safe box
Program
At Firefly Retreat Bali, all guests arrive on Sunday, creating a shared starting point for your journey. This unique setup fosters an immediate sense of community, allowing solo travelers to bond as they embark on this transformative retreat together. You’ll move through wellness practices, cultural explorations, and fun activities as a group, ensuring deep connections, laughter, and personal growth.
Itinerary
Day 1: Sunday
- 14:00 Arrival and settle in
- 18:00 First introduction
Day 2: Monday
- 07:00 Sunrise yoga
- 09:30 Morning walk and introduction to Balinese natural medicines
- 15:00 Canang making
- 17:00 Sunset yoga
- 18:00 Meditation
Day 3: Tuesday
- 09:00 Balinese excursion OR sound healing at Pyramids Of Chi*
- 17:00 Sunset yoga
- 18:00 Meditation
Day 4: Wednesday
- 07:00 Sunrise yoga
- 11:00 Cooking class
- 15:00 Jamu making
- 17:00 Sunset yoga
Day 5: Thursday
- 07:00 Sunrise yoga
- 11:00 Medicinal tea tasting
- 16:00 Chocolate making
- 17:00 Sunset yoga
Day 6: Friday
- 07:00 Sunrise Yoga
- 17:00 Sunset Yoga
Day 7: Saturday
12:00 Departure
Due to local ceremonies, we will select one activity for Tuesdays: either a Balinese excursion or a 1.5-hour sound healing session at the Pyramids of Chi. The choice will be made by us based on the ceremonies taking place that week, ensuring a seamless and culturally aligned experience.
Yoga classes:
- Hatha
- Vinyasa
- Yin yoga
- Yoga Nidra
- Partner yoga
- Meditation
Yoga classes are 75 minutes.
Chocolate making
Learning about chocolate secrets and how to make your own chocolate bar.
Canang making
Canang is one of the daily offerings made by Balinese Hindus to thank the Sang Hyang Widhi Wasa in praise and prayer. Canang will be seen in the Balinese temples (Pura), on small shrines in houses, and on the ground or as a part of a larger offering.
Jamu making
Jamu is a traditional herbal tonic from Indonesia. It is predominantly herbal medicine made from natural materials, such as roots, bark, flowers, seeds, leaves, and fruits.
Cooking class
Learning to make a delicious jackfruit curry for your own lunch.
Note:
FireFly Retreat operates a carefully designed set schedule based on 12 successful years of experience.
Included excursions
Due to local ceremonies, we will select one activity for Tuesdays: either a Balinese excursion or a 1.5-hour sound healing session at the Pyramids of Chi. The choice will be made by us based on the ceremonies taking place that week, ensuring a seamless and culturally aligned experience.
Balinese experience
Tour of traditional Balinese elementary school, Barong dance, visit a Balinese temple and receive a holy bracelet, rice field tour, Balinese activities such as making satay, Balinese dessert, canang sari, making natural coconut oil and Balinese coffee, learn how to plant rice paddies, and observe local Balinese artists painting with natural colors.
Sound healing
On Tuesdays, one of our activity options is a 1.5-hour sound healing session at the Pyramids of Chi. This unique experience is designed to help release trauma and promote deep relaxation. The Pyramids of Chi, located just a 15-minute walk from Firefly Retreat, is a serene sanctuary known for its healing vibrations and tranquil atmosphere.
Morning walk
Walking into the rice paddies, learning about rice season and the benefits of plants
Instructors
Raldo Kaligis
Raldo is an Indonesian born Yoga Alliance RYT 200 and Certified Yoga TTC 300Hour. He was introduced to Yoga in 2014 by working at a wellness center called Spa Village Resort Tembok in North Bali. Spent 6 months in a yoga retreat center, where he completed his Yoga Teacher Training with Gokul Yoga and then went to Rishikesh Yoga Teacher Training Center India for his second training. He became a resident teacher at a lovely local studio called Intuitive Flow Ubud and The Canggu Studio and also the lead teacher at Firefly Retreat.
Retreat location
Firefly Retreat Bali is located just a 25-minute walk from Ubud’s bustling main street, offering a peaceful sanctuary away from the crowds while still being close enough to explore the town’s vibrant cultural attractions. Surrounded by lush rice paddies, tropical forests, and tranquil villages, the retreat provides the perfect setting for relaxation, reflection, and rejuvenation. The serene natural environment creates an ideal backdrop for your yoga practice and wellness journey.
Unique features
Activities
- Cooking classes
- Massage
- Swimming pool (outdoor)
General
- Air-conditioned rooms
- Dining area
- Garden
- Terrace
- Yoga shala
Services
- Free Wi-Fi
- Local market
- Tour assistance
This Yoga Retreat is vegetarian-friendly
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Food
During the retreat, you will be served a daily organic and vegetarian breakfast (buffet), lunch, and dinner (one dish from the menu is included) and one coconut per day. The meals are Indonesian, Western, and with a lot of healthy dishes.
Extra dishes and juices are available at an additional cost. Firefly Retreat also caters to vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free dietary preferences!
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten Free
- Organic
- Hallal
- Fruitarian
Things to do (optional)
- Massage
- Sound healing excursion
Spa treatments
Included in the total cost of this retreat is one Balinese massage. You can also book other treatments for an additional cost of 11 EUR.
What's included
- Daily yoga classes
- Offering-making, herbal drink-making, cooking, and chocolate-making workshops
- Balinese cultural experience tour
- 60-minute Balinese massage
- 6 nights of accommodation
- 3 vegetarian or vegan meals daily
- Unlimited herbal water
- One coconut per day
- Morning walk with an introduction to herbal medicine
- Use of yoga mats and Wi-Fi
What's not included
- Airfare
- Airport transfers
- Additional meals and juices
- Other requests
- Additional transportation outside of program
- Travel Insurance
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Ngurah Rai International Airport
30 km
Transfer available for additional US$ 29 per person
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS). As there is no public transportation in Ubud, the only way to get to FireFly Retreat is by taxi.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 30% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.
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