CULTURE PROGRAM

CULTURE PROGRAM

Capella Ubud, BaliJl. Raya Dalem, Banjar Triwangsa Desa Keliki, Kecamatan Tegallalang, Ubud, Gianyar

Bali 80561, Indonesia | [email protected] | capellahotels.com/ubud

Terms and conditions:Reservation in advance is required and subject to availability. We kindly ask our guests to give a minimum of twelve hours’ notice for changes or cancellations. With fewer than twelve hours’ notice, you will incur the full cost of the experience.

Tirtha Blessing - A Path to Spiritual Purity

Thousands of steps lead down through pristine jungle. Along the way, shrines are decorated with fresh offerings. Our Camp Ranger will walk you to the holy springs of Dalem Pingit Temple at Sebatu. A little known place that is right off the tourist trail, but well known to religious Balinese. Experience a spiritual cleansing ritual called “Melukat”, which aims to achieve self-purification for both body and soul. Dressed in traditional Balinese attire, you will be guided through chanting and offerings by a local priest. At the end of the ritual you will be given a lucky charm bracelet “Tridatu”as a symbol of the three deities – Brahma the creator, Vishnu the preserver, and Shiva the destroyer. Your spritual journey concludes with a delicious picnic lunch overlooking magnificent views of rice terraces.

IDR 1,800,000++ | couple*price for one person is at IDR 1,400,000++Duration: 3-4 Hours


Bali 1970’s Scenic Drive

Take the road less traveled, explore Bali’s hidden gems with our Camp Ranger in a classic Volkswagen Safari crossover car. Drive miles away into the Google-uncharted dirt track, engage with the Balinese, stop at the smallest temples and enjoy a gourmet picnic lunch at the secret paradise known as TagTag. Feel the breeze and breathe in the fresh air, enjoy the scenery and let the magic of Bali really engulf you.

IDR 2,500,000++ | couple IDR 1,800,000++ | person*additional person IDR 1,000,000++ | personDuration: 4-5 Hours


Magical Sunset Hike

Mountain hiking is a signature experience for the true active spirit. In addition to the sought after sunrise trekking “On Top of the World”, Capella Ubud curates a hiking trip to enjoy the magic “sunset” hour from the top of Mount Batur. Mount Batur is an active volcano located at the centre of two concentric calderas North West of Mount Agung on the island of Bali, Indonesia. Rising to 1717m above sea level, Mount Batur is believed by Bali’s Hindu population to be sacred and is part of UNESCO’s Global Geopark Network. Our Camp Ranger and the expert local guides will guide you on a rigorous climb to the ‘top of the world’ to witness the sun resting in the horizon ahead, wrapping the day. Enjoy the magical scenery in front of you while siping an afternoon tea picnic style prepared by our Camp Ranger at the summit.

IDR 3,100,000++ | coupleIDR 2,500,000++ | person*additional person IDR 1,000,000++ | personDuration: 5-6 Hours


A Journey for Your Soul

Discover the mystifying meanings of Hindu astrology and their implication for the soul. This journey takes you to Pura Pucak Penulisan that is situated 1745 meters above sea level in eastern Bali. Continue on to Pura Dalem Balingkang, which translates literally as “The King of Bali”. The history behind the name reflects the union between Sri Kesari Waradana and his Chinese wife from the Chung Dynasty, Tang Ci Keng, whose marriage is immortalized in the Barong Landung Dance. Witness magnificent Hindu architecture in local houses and temples, and learn of its meaning and purpose from your Capella Camp Ranger.

IDR 2,700,000++ | coupleIDR 1,900,000++ | person*additional person IDR 1,000,000++ | personDuration: 7 Hours


Jungle Discovery

Taking you deep into the heartland of Bali, the trek begins from Pura Puseh Tatag, descending the steps to the ancient temple guarding the entrance to the timeless beauty of virgin rainforest and rice fields. Our Capella Camp Ranger will lead you to this beautiful world of nature, pointing out plants and flora of interest before exploring a rural Balinese house and the magic of the Sacred Hanging Fountain. Afterwards, enjoy a private picnic-style lunch with panoramic views before heading back to the resort.

IDR 3,500,000++ | couple*additional person IDR 2,400,000++ | personDuration: 5 Hours


The Ultimate Cup

Learn how to master the art of the perfect brew and how to become a home barista in a day! Capella Ubud, Bali is exclusively affiliated with Seniman Coffee that has a reputation for serving only the best coffee in Indonesia. Your coffee workshop will begin from the moment you step into the café, where you will visit their brewing and roasting house. Enjoy an Indonesian-style lunch at a privately reserved table at Seniman Coffee while enjoying the coffee you have made.



An Off-road Lavascape Adventure

Be ready to witness one of the most beautiful sunrise views on the island from Penulisan Hills against the magnificent backdrop of Mount Batur, Agung and Abang while sipping your freshly brewed coffee. Capella Ubud, Bali takes this adventure to a whole new level with an amazing 4WD jeep ride across the lunar-like landscape of the black lava fields, traversing unique rugged terrain leading up the volcano. Then savor a camp-inspired picnic breakfast on the edge of Lake Batur. Your adventure continues with a visit to a secluded local farm to pick local tropical fruits.



Mountain Cycling or Batur Freewheel

Mountain cycling in Bali is a scenic experience that will take you to roads less ventured, from the fog-capped mountain of Kintamani and the rugged terrain of Ubud, downhill to Bayung Gede Village and the lush green hills of Taro. With every pedal, you will get an opportunity to explore the different worlds of authentic Balinese life while enjoying your private picnic in a very picturesque venue.

IDR 4,700,000++ | per couple*additional person IDR 2,700,000++ | personDuration: 5 Hours


Hidden Bamboo Forest Adventure

Discover bamboo jungle of Kintamani, immersing in the local culture and traditions with the Capella touch. Led by your Camp Ranger, begin your journey by exploring the beauty of Pakudui rice terrace before visiting the Wood Carver Maestro, I Nyoman Ada Gallery, then heading to the 11th century Gunung Kawi Temple, one of Bali’s most unique archaeological sites. Then head off-road into a marvelous natural bamboo forest where you also will enjoy your picnic experience. Try your hand at making a Balinese Canang Sari Offering or a favorite local dessert, Laklak. A truly unique Balinese experience!



The Artists Trail

Ubud is the best place to explore Bali’s rich artistic heritage. Take a visit to Neka Art Museum, which houses a great collection of works by well-known Balinese artists and foreign artists who have called Bali home. Take a private tour of the Blanco Museum, the house and studio of the late flamboyant artist Don Antonio Blanco. Then meet two of Ubud’s most acclaimed artists today, I Made Rajig, who will lead you in a painting class and Ida Bagus Anom Suryawan, who will introduce you to the art of Balinese wooden mask making and dance. A true insiders treat for art lovers. Exclusively for Capella Ubud guests in the comfort our chauffeur driven SUV’s with your Camp Navigator.

IDR 3,500,000++ | coupleIDR 2,000,000++ | person*additional person IDR 1,000,000++ | personDuration: 6-7 Hours

CAPELLA CURATES

Capella Ubud, BaliJl. Raya Dalem, Banjar Triwangsa Desa Keliki, Kecamatan Tegallalang, Ubud, Gianyar

Bali 80561, Indonesia | [email protected] | capellahotels.com/ubud


CONFINED TO QUARTERS

Step into oblivion and rediscover your sense of bliss with a life-changing experience at Capella Ubud. Elevate yourself above the distractions of daily life with 24-hours spent in solace. The day begins with a Balinese blessing ritual and morning yoga on your private deck, before Pranayama and tandem yoga to soothe the aching muscles. Pranayama yoga is the Hatha yoga practice of breath control, which deals primarily with treating stress-related symptoms. Within the privacy of your own villa, you’ll be able to truly connect with your inner spirituality, as well as with your other half or loved one.

The self-care continues with a 2-hour Senja Massage and Swadhistanan Chakra Balancing, which is the process of restoring a harmonious flow of energy across your chakra system. When your chakras are balanced, you will feel relaxed, centred, grounded, energized, and aware. After a day of ultimate relaxation, one of our culinary masters will set up an exquisite feast outside your tent, complete with tailor-made cocktails, to enjoy at your leisure. Sit around the mesmerizing jungle and share your thoughts and reflections from the day, while you tuck into your delicious meal.

Cap your experience and wash away the dreamy night with an early morning purification ritual at our Wos River Temple, which is perched along The Wos River, a special place for the community to gather. This is where they come to bath both body and spirit, wash clothing, gathering drinking water and rest the mind.

IDR 10,500,000++ | coupleIDR 8,500,000++ | personDuration: 24 Hours


ON TOP OF THE WORLD

An unmissable experience for nature lovers and the perfect way to start the day. Mount Batur (Gunung Batur) is an active volcano located at the centre of two concentric calderas North West of Mount Agung on the island of Bali, Indonesia. Mount Batur is believed by Bali’s Hindu population to be sacred and is part of UNESCO’s Global Geopark Network; located in Batur village in Bali’s Kintamani District, this active volcano rises to 1717 m above sea level and can be summited by physically fit hikers in approximately two hours.

Our expert local guides will help you climb to the ‘top of the world’ for a spectacular view of the sacred scenery and witness the sun breaking through the horizon ahead of a new glorious day – a deeply moving and momentous experience. From Toya Bungkah village, you’ll begin your hike before dawn under a blanket of a million stars and trek safely at a pace that suits your group. From the summit you’ll watch the sky turn from dark purple to a multitude of colours like sapphire blue, burnt orange and deep pink as the sun rises over the eastern ocean. The daylight will reveal fantastic panoramic photo opportunities of the volcanic valley and spectacular views of holy Mount Agung, Mount Abang and Mount Rinjani all the way in Lombok.

Your Camp Ranger will organize a hearty breakfast to enjoy at the summit as you watch Bali wake up below – a well-deserved reward for the early wake-up call and physical exertion.



G.I. JUNGLE

An intense Bootcamp set against the backdrop of Ubud’s lush jungle and rice paddies which will push you out of your comfort zone. Outdoor exercise, also known as “green exercise,” combines two health-enhancing activities: moving your body and getting outdoors. The more challenging the terrain, the harder the body has to work to sustain an efficient work rate. Cardio machines in the gym can provide numerous benefits but doing the same movement pattern over and over again could potentially cause an overuse injury. Walking, hiking or running on terrain that is constantly changing teaches the body how to adapt to a changing environment.

Designed to keep you on your toes, our workout session will take you through an exhilarating set of exercises utilising natural elements for cardio, power and strength training in the flourishing Ubud jungle.

Exercises are grouped into upper body, lower body, and core workouts, and incorporates aspects of military training, sports conditioning, speed, agility and strength, which is balanced with mud and a healthy dose of competition. From hefty coconut weights to sprinting through an unbeaten forest path, it’s you against Mother Nature as you power through the routines with your family, friends or other half.

Expect to be challenged and pushed out of your comfort zone, while having lots of fun and maybe making a few friends along the way!

IDR 950,000++ | personDuration: 60 Minutes


THE ART OF JAMU

A traditional Indonesian medicine with incredible health benefits and a fascinating history. Jamu is claimed to have originated in the Mataram Kingdom era, some 1300 years ago. The stone mortar and pestle with long cylindrical stone mortar — the type commonly used in today’s traditional jamu making – was discovered in Liyangan archaeological site on the slopes of Mount Sundoro, Central Java. The site and relics are dated from Medang Mataram kingdom era circa 8th to 10th century, which suggest that the herbal medicine tradition of jamu had already taken hold by then. An all-natural, anti-inflammatory elixir, made with fresh turmeric, ginger, honey and a squeeze of lemon, Jamu has been embedded in Indonesian life for centuries. Our resident Healer will guide you through the complex medicine and its various uses and benefits and share our special Jamu recipe which stems from ancient knowledge that has been passed down from generation to generation.

You will be able to handpick the ingredients from the camp’s organic garden before following the Jamu specialist through the rice paddies to our local farmers’ hut.

You will then be taken through the process of making this celebrated health tonic as well as learning about the historical background and discussion on the various ingredients and benefits. The experience will conclude with a healthy picnic lunch that is served amidst the verdant surrounding rice paddies.

IDR 950,000++ | coupleDuration: 60 Minutes


A SOUL REBORN

Experience a spiritual cleansing ritual or “Melukat” in Balinese aimed to cleanse the spirit.Melukat is just one of Bali’s magical rituals which involves using water as a ritual cleanser. The aim is to cleanse both body and mind, to refresh the spirit and dissolve away any negative influences. It is also believed to cure non-medical diseases and sickness of the spirit. In technical terms, Melukat derives from the old Javanese word “lukat” which means to “cleanse” or “purify” while the Indonesian meaning is “to let go” or release something within us. Self- purification is sought by many Hindus and in India, the devoted throng to the banks of the holy Ganges River with a similar purpose.

Below our lush jungle gardens, you will find The Beji, an ancient spring of rejuvenating holy water just footsteps from mystical Wos River that is protected by Mythical dragons and the Wos River Temple.

Dressed in traditional Balinese attire, you will be guided through chanting and offering by a local priest. While chanting, the priest will purify you with holy water as a blessing to your body and soul.

At the end of the ritual, you will be given lucky charm bracelet “Tridatu” as a symbol of the Three Goddesses Brahma the creator, Vishnu the preserver, and Shiva the destroyer.

IDR 500,000++ | coupleDuration: 90 Minutes


BALI DANCE MOVES

Merging dance and exercise, let your natural rhythm lead you through an invigorating Balinese- inspired dance routine, moving in time with the vibrant, tropical sounds of Bali’s jungle. The art of dancing has always been ingrained in Balinese culture, with traditional Balinese dance harking back many centuries. The ancient dance tradition is part of the religious and artistic expression among the Balinese people, where the dance is an accompaniment to the perpetual dissolving and reforming of the world.

Bali dancers learn the craft as children and are taught to dance with their hands before they can walk. Official training as a Bali dancer starts as young as 7. In Balinese dance, the movement is closely associated with the rhythms produced by the Gamelan, a musical ensemble specific to Java and Bali. Multiple levels of articulations in the face, eyes, hands, arms, hips, and feet are coordinated to reflect layers of percussive sounds. Stemming from this rich heritage, Bali Dance Moves was created by our resident Guru and inspired by traditional Balinese dance moves. This special workout is set to invigorate your mind, body and soul, while making you forget that you are working out at all as you encapsulate the dynamic, angular and intensely expressive elements of Balinese dance.

Set in the heart of the jungle, our resident Guru will take you through the moves, making sure that you master each and everyone one of them so that you can bring the dance moves home. Drawing from traditional yoga poses and designed to reengage key muscle groups, get ready to dance the day away!

IDR 950,000++ | personDuration: 60 Minutes


KELIKI CANVAS

Dive into the rich intricacies of the Keliki painting tradition, which depict a plethora of Balinese imagery in the tiniest of frameworks.

Conceived by a farmer, I Ketut Sana in the 1970s, the Keliki style was, to a large extent, the local response to a growing tourist industry. The locals wanted to create a beautiful memento that the visitors could easily take back to their home countries. Hence, the miniature size of Keliki style paintings.

Keliki style paintings are mostly done on paper with Chinese ink and generally depict a romantic interpretation of daily life in the island’s rural villages, the beauty of the island’s flora and fauna, as well as Hindu myths and local folklore. The style is famous for its rich gradations and extreme detail, both of which demand hours of prolonged concentration from the painter. Let your creative juices flow at Keliki Art School as you spend your morning in the very capable hands of I Wayan Gama, renowned as one of the maestros of Keliki. The family compound in which the Keliki Art School is nestled is owned by Wayan, who opened the free-of-charge painting school in 2005 in an effort to preserve the then-declining Keliki painting style.

Having begun his career as a professional painter back in 2002, Wayan later set up a painting school for children to keep traditional Keliki painting skills and culture alive. This is your opportunity to learn from the master and create an exquisite piece of art to remember your time at Capella Ubud.

IDR 2,100,000++ | couple*price for one person is IDR 1,200,000++Duration: 4 Hours


FOR THE LOVE OF CHOCOLATE

As one of the top exporters of cocoa in the world, Indonesia’s chocolate is second to none.Catering to those with a sweet tooth, this workshop dives into the process of chocolate production all the way from the cocoa bean to the chocolate bar. You will melt and stir the chocolate that goes into making your own bars before decorating them with your choice of toppings.

While you wait for your bars to set and harden, you next will be guided through a delicious tasting session of 10 different variations of chocolate while learning how to taste and judge the quality. The experience finishes with the second part of the chocolate-making session, in which you remove your three chocolate bars from the moulds and wrap them up to take home as a gift to your loved ones (if they last that long that is!)

Enjoy lunch at a reserved table in Koko Restaurant Ubud, where you will delight in a special tailor-made feast inspired by chocolate, while waiting for your chocolate creation to be ready to bring home!

IDR 3,500,000++ | couple*price for one person is IDR 1,900,000++Duration: 3 Hours

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