• 5 Star Boutique Hotel

  8 days, 7 nights

• Small Group

  Maximum Group Size 14

• GIVE Back

  Contribution to the Bali Family Foundation

• Airport Transfers

  Arrival and Return Transfers

• Meals

  Daily Breakfast

  4 Lunches

  5 Dinners

  2 Sunset Cocktail Hours

• Private Transportation

  Private drivers throughout

• All Temple and Rice Terrace Entrance Fees

• Silver Making Workshop

• All-inclusive beach club day

• Spa Treatment

• Traditional Balinese Dance Show

• She Dares to Wander Host

  Every step of the way, I will be your cheerleader and fellow wanderer.

• Local Expert

  Agung will guide us on every adventure

• International Airfare

  Your flight to Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)

• Travel Insurance

  MANDATORY travel insurance

• Hotel Incidentals

  Laundry services and tips to hotel staff

• Entry Visas

  Required for US Citizens

• Alcoholic beverages

• All personal items

• Tips

  Local guides and drivers

One of the most meaningful parts of our time in Bali will be stepping beyond the tourist areas and spending the day with the local community.

We’ll visit a remote village supported by the Bali Family Foundation, which works with families facing extreme poverty by providing food, essential supplies, education, and opportunities to build a more self-sufficient future. Our group will contribute food and essential supplies to families who need them — giving us the chance to see firsthand where our giving goes.

Then it’s time to have some fun!

Field Day with the Kids
We’ll spend the day playing games, laughing, and having a little friendly competition with the children of the village. For many of them, a day like this doesn’t happen often. It’s simply a chance to be kids.

One of my favorite moments comes at the end, when they get to pick their own prizes. So much of their world involves making choices based on what they need. Watching them look around and choose something simply because they want it is pretty special. And honestly, I love that we get to give them that.

Bingo with the Elders
We’ll also spend time with the elderly members of the community over a friendly game of bingo. For many, opportunities to socialize are limited, so this is a chance to laugh, connect, and have a little fun together.

We’ll provide food and medicine as prizes — things that are practical and genuinely useful. And don’t be surprised if the competition gets serious! Watching their personalities come out over a game of bingo is one of those moments you won’t forget.

A Taste of Bali
We’ll finish our village experience in the kitchen with a hands-on Balinese cooking class. We’ll learn how traditional dishes are prepared, cook together, and then sit down to enjoy the meal we’ve created.

I have a feeling this will be one of those meals we’ll be talking about long after we leave Bali.

She Dares to Wander will make a donation of food and essential care kits to support families in the community and fund the field day for the kids and the bingo games for the elderly. This contribution is an important part of our commitment to giving back in every destination we visit.

Donations from Home - Your Impact

Each woman will be asked to bring a suitcase of requested donations from home. We’ll focus on practical items that can make a real difference to the families and children we meet, such as clothing, school supplies, personal-care items, and everyday essentials. These can be gently used or new condition. I have so much fun collecting from friends and family before each trip.

Together, our group’s tour donation and the items we bring from home provide immediate, practical support to families who need it most. Just as importantly, we’ll spend the afternoon getting to know the community, sharing experiences, and creating genuine connections.

This is the heart of She Dares to Wander—our travel doesn’t simply take us somewhere. It allows us to experience a place more deeply while making a meaningful contribution to the people who call it home.

The Tegallalang Rice Terraces are one of Bali’s most iconic landscapes — layers of vibrant green rice fields cascading down the hillside in perfect symmetry. Shaped by the traditional subak irrigation system, these terraces are both a working farm and a living piece of Balinese heritage.

Here's your chance to live out your Instagram dream on the Bali swing overlooking the rice terraces. Dress rentals are available on site. (Optional add on). This is the perfect back drop for those iconic Bali photos. We will arrive before the crowds and have our own photographer to ensure you leave with a beautiful memory.

Lunch at D’Alas

Take a break from the heat and join me for lunch at D’Alas, one of those hidden gems I love finding in Bali. Tucked into the jungle with beautiful views of the rice terraces, it’s a really fun and relaxed place to spend the afternoon.

We’ll grab a bean bag, order something cold to drink, and enjoy lunch surrounded by greenery. You really feel like you’re sitting right in the middle of the jungle—it’s peaceful, casual, and completely different from your typical restaurant.

This is the kind of place where we can slow down, relax, laugh, and just enjoy being together while taking in the beautiful Bali scenery.

At Gunung Kawi Sebatu Temple, we’ll experience the melukat, a sacred Balinese ritual.

The water purification ceremony is a ritual meant to cleanse the mind, body, and spirit. Participants move through a series of stone fountains or spring-fed pools, allowing the sacred water to flow over them. Each fountain often represents a different aspect of purification, washing away negative energy, stress, or spiritual impurities.

The ceremony is deeply symbolic and rooted in Balinese Hindu beliefs. It’s both a personal act of reflection and a communal ritual, with water considered a gift from the gods that restores balance and harmony. You can choose to participate or simply observe.

Now it’s your time to wander! Dinner is on your own tonight. You have the rest of the night to shop, explore, grab a cocktail, indulge in a little spa time, or simply follow your curiosity and see where Ubud takes you.

Today we’ll escape to Sundays Beach Club, a secluded stretch of white sand tucked beneath the cliffs of Uluwatu. After descending into the private cove, we’ll settle into our reserved loungers and take in the turquoise water and ocean breeze.

The day is ours to enjoy. Swim in the crystal-clear sea, paddle along the shoreline, or simply relax with your feet in the sand. Lunch is fresh and beautifully presented, best enjoyed slowly with sweeping ocean views.

After lunch, we’ll have plenty of time to enjoy the beach at our own pace—take another swim, grab a cocktail, or simply relax and soak up the incredible setting.

As the sun begins to set, the atmosphere shifts. Live music fills the air, cocktails flow, and bonfires are lit along the beach. We’ll gather for s’mores as the sky fades into evening, with the ocean stretching out before us.

And the night doesn’t end there. Stay for the after-dark beach experience, with music, cocktails, dancing, and the chance to enjoy Sundays Beach Club under the stars. It’s the perfect way to end a full day of sunshine, ocean, and barefoot fun in Bali.

Step into the world of Balinese silver craftsmanship with a truly special, hands-on experience at the family compound of a master silversmith. This isn’t a typical tourist workshop—it’s an intimate opportunity to learn directly from an expert artisan who has honed his craft through generations of Balinese tradition.

In this intimate, hands-on experience, you’ll create your own piece of silver jewelry under the guidance of the master himself. Working in the setting of his family home makes this experience feel worlds away from a typical tourist workshop—it’s a genuine glimpse into Balinese culture, craftsmanship, and family tradition.

You’ll leave with more than a beautiful piece of jewelry. You’ll take home something you created yourself and the memory of an experience that few visitors get to have.

The rest of the day is yours to enjoy some free time. You have the option of joining up with the group at dinner or exploring on your own.

For those wanting to dive deeper into Bali’s vibrant art scene, the rest of the afternoon is yours to explore independently and at your own pace. There’s no set schedule, so you can choose the experiences that interest you most—or simply enjoy some free time.

Explore Mas, Bali’s renowned woodcarving village, and wander through local workshops where generations of master craftsmen create intricate sculptures and traditional carvings. Browse local oil painting galleries featuring contemporary and classic Balinese works, or visit Batik studios to watch artisans bring fabric to life using traditional wax-resist techniques and vibrant colors.

If jewelry is more your style, head to Celuk, Bali’s famous silver and jewelry village, where you’ll find beautiful galleries showcasing handcrafted pieces—perfect if you’re looking for something special to take home.

Choose one experience, explore several, or simply wander and see where the afternoon takes you. This is your time to discover Bali’s artistic side your way.

Kecak Dance Under the Stars

Tonight, you have the option of joining me for dinner and one of Bali’s most unforgettable performances or having the night on your own! Watch as dozens of dancers bring an ancient story to life through rhythmic chanting, dramatic movement, and fire. Add a Balinese temple setting and the evening sky overhead, and you have a pretty magical way to spend the night in Ubud.

Set your alarm—this one is worth getting up early for! Before sunrise, we’ll jump into our 4x4 jeeps and head up Mount Batur for an exciting off-road adventure through Bali’s volcanic landscape.

As dawn approaches, we’ll arrive at our sunrise viewpoint, grab a warm cup of hot chocolate, and watch the sky come alive over Lake Batur and the surrounding volcanoes. Once the sun is up, buckle in for more Jeep fun as we explore the rugged black-lava fields and dramatic terrain of Mount Batur.

It’s an early start, but it’s the kind of Bali experience you won’t soon forget!

Besakih Temple, known as Bali’s “Mother Temple,” sits on the slopes of Mount Agung, the island’s highest volcano. The complex is huge, with over 80 temples connected by stone stairways, courtyards, and detailed carvings — it’s easy to get a sense of the history and devotion woven into every corner.

As we walk through the shrines, I love watching locals in traditional dress making offerings and hearing the soft ringing of temple bells. The views of the rice terraces and mountains beyond are incredible, and there’s a quiet energy here that makes it impossible not to pause and take it all in.

After our morning at the magnificent Besakih Temple, we’ll take a little time to slow down and enjoy lunch at Edelweiss. Perched in the lush highlands near Mount Agung, this beautiful spot gives us a chance to relax, enjoy the mountain air, and take in the incredible views of Bali’s countryside.

After a full day of exploring, I’m sure we’ll be ready to crash early! If you still have some energy, I can recommend Juggan Sky Bar for dinner or drinks. It's one of my favorite spots.

For our final evening in Bali, we’ll gather at Inda Bambu, a beautifully designed restaurant set among lush tropical gardens and the peaceful Balinese countryside. The setting is intimate and sophisticated, with open-air spaces, natural textures, warm lighting, and views surrounded by greenery. It has the feeling of a private escape—elegant without being formal and luxurious without feeling overdone.

We’ll begin the evening with sunset cocktails, taking in the changing colors of the sky as the gardens and surrounding landscape take on a warm evening glow. As night falls, the atmosphere becomes even more inviting, with softly lit surroundings and a beautiful, relaxed setting for our final dinner.

Dinner will feature beautifully presented dishes inspired by local Balinese flavors, fresh ingredients, and thoughtful presentation. It’s an elevated dining experience that still feels connected to the culture and character of Bali.

After a week of exploring, connecting, and experiencing Bali together, we’ll have the evening to simply enjoy the setting, the food, and each other’s company.

An elegant setting, a beautiful sunset, and an exceptional final dinner—the perfect way to close our Bali journey.

The day is yours. Relax at the hotel pool, take a yoga class or guided walk through the rice fields, or enjoy the spa one more time.

Head into downtown Ubud to explore the famous Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary and Ubud Palace — all within walking distance of the charming shops and restaurants that line the streets.

Is there somewhere you were dying to see that we didn't cover? I can help hire a driver to take you out for the day.

In the evening, we’ll come back together for our farewell dinner.

Bambu Indah offers an 11:00 - 5:00 day pass. This is a great option to spend your last afternoon before dinner in their main property. Package includes use of their spring fed pools, towels, shower facilities and credit towards their river restaurant for lunch.

You can freshen up in time for our finale night upstairs.

Bali Animal Welfare Association

Animals have long struggled to survive in the streets, beaches, and villages of Bali facing hunger, illness, mistreatment, and uncontrolled breeding.

Amidst a lack of understanding, education, and enforceable laws against improper treatment of animals, BAWA works tirelessly to protect them from harm.

BAWA’s programs are designed to tackle Bali’s animal welfare issues from all angles.

They take action to directly relieve pain and suffering, and work within communities to influence a positive shift in attitudes and behaviors, in order to stop animal mistreatment before it occurs.

Optional Volunteer Shift Walking Dogs

Luckily for us BAWA is only minutes from our hotel. The Rescue relies on volunteers to help walk their rescued dogs. You may even fall in love! Miss Alena was adopted by one of our travelers and now lives in Rhode Island.

If you’re interested, you can sign up directly with BAWA for a shift:
🕘 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
🕐 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Our time in Bali has come to an end. Enjoy one last breakfast with your new friends, taking in the views and savoring the memories.

Enjoy the pool, restaurant and spa while you wait for your flight home. The hotel will hold your luggage and has a shower room to freshen up before you leave.

When you’re ready, your driver will transfer you to Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) for your journey home, carrying the stories and connections from this unforgettable trip.

Not Ready to Go Home? Neither Am I!

Want a few more days of beach time before heading home? Then Gili Air is just what you need!

We’ll take a private driver through East Bali and catch the ferry over to Gili Air, where we’ll spend three nights at PinkCoco Gili Air, an adults-only beachfront hotel. Everyone gets their own room.

And the best part? There’s no agenda! No early wake-ups, no packed schedule, and nowhere we have to be. Just beach time, cocktails, pool time, sunsets, and plenty of time to relax and enjoy this little island paradise.

Sometimes the best part of a trip is having absolutely nothing planned. 💕

PinkCoco Gili Air — The All-Pink Hotel Made for a Girls’ Getaway

Pink, fun, beachfront, and just a little bit extra—PinkCoco Gili Air feels like it was made for a girls’ trip! From the bright pink rooms and playful touches to the beach right outside, it’s the perfect place to slow down, soak up the sun, sip a cocktail, and enjoy a few carefree days together.

There’s live entertainment every night, so when the sun goes down, the fun doesn’t have to! And PinkCoco is known for having one of the best sunset spots on the island—the perfect place to grab a drink, settle in, and watch the sky light up.

And yes… there will definitely be plenty of pink photo opportunities! 💕

• Private Transportation to Padang Bai Pier from the Alena Resort

• Round Trip Fast Boat Ferry

• Three Nights at Pink Coco Hotel in a Private Room

• Private Snorkel Tour and Lunch on the Pink Coco Speedboat

• One Hour Massage at Pink Coco Spa

• Daily A La Carte Breakfast

• Private Transfer from Padang Bai Pier to Bali Airport

• Hotel Bicycles

• She Dares to Wander Host

• Hotel Incidentals

• Tips

• Lunches and Dinners

• Transportation Around the Island

• Scooter Rentals

Payment Schedule & Policies

Payment Schedule

• $500 non-refundable deposit to secure your spot per person.

• Interest free monthly payments due on the 1st of each month to keep reservation current

• Balance due in full 60 days before trip start date

Cancellation and Refunds

• Our group rates and prepaid arrangements allow us to offer affordable pricing; therefore, all trips are non-refundable. Travel insurance is mandatory—please review your insurance policy for covered cancellation reasons.

• In the event a trip is cancelled by SDTW a full refund will be given

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