Bali Vegan Tour

Selamat Datang! Welcome to Bali – the Island of the Gods! You may also be asking yourself – where exactly is Bali? Well, it’s one small island and province that makes up the 34 provinces and over 17,508 islands of the country of Indonesia. And though Indonesia has the largest Muslim population in the world, Bali is predominately Hindu and they make up roughly 83.5 percent of the island’s population.  Indonesia also happens to be the fourth most populated country in the world – with an estimated 269 million people, of which 146+ million live on the island of Java, Bali’s big brother to the west.  Bali’s population, however, stands at just over 4.3 million people who all live on an island approximately the size of the US state of Delaware. Yes, Bali is famous the world-over for its gorgeous beaches, fantastic surf and fascinating cultures, yet for all its outside attention, the island still, almost magically, retains its cultural heritage, traditions, customs and way of life.  Even in the tourist “burbs” around Sanur, it’s still possible to take a turn off the major “drags”, walk down a small alley, follow the alluring sounds of gamelans or children chanting at a local community hall, or immerse yourself at a local market where you’ll see that the timeless beauty and way of life that is so unique to Bali is still very much alive. Over the coming days you’ll experience the rich cultural traditions and living customs, as well as kindness, of the Balinese, the mesmerizing beauty and magical appeal of their island, and the ageless rhythm of their ancient land that despite changing times and lots of outside influences, endures. In the morning, after enjoying a delicious vegan fusion breakfast together, we’ll have our Orientation Meeting where you’ll have a chance to get to know your fellow travelers and have your first introduction to the customs, traditions and etiquette of the Balinese people. After our orientation meeting, you’ll have your first taste of the archipelago’s delicious cuisines all specially veganized just for us. Then, we’ll head out for a traditional Balinese massage before meeting up to learn about Balinese classical dance. As the sun sets over Sanur, we’ll enjoy a tropical fruit tasting session followed by a tasty vegan dinner of local island delicacies.

Highlights of the Day:

• Detailed Orientation Meeting where you will get to know your fellow travelers and adventure leaders better as we discuss the adventure ahead and have our Introduction to Bali & Indonesia’s History, Cultures, Customs, Etiquette & Diversity Presentation.
• First Taste of Indonesia vegan feast where we’ll be introduced (and enjoy) a delicious variety of island dishes from across the archipelago all specially veganized just for us.
• Unwind with a 90-minute Traditional Balinese Massage therapy. Balinese Massage traces its origins back centuries as a form of natural healing adopting techniques from different cultures they came into contact with back in the day when Bali lied along the great spice trading routes of Asia. Balinese Massage is a combination of herbal aromatherapy, soft skin rolling, light stretching, gentles acupressure and reflexology.
• Join a very talented Balinese classical dancer and teacher who will introduce us to the ancient tradition of Balinese dance. In addition to teaching us about the history, symbolism and forms of this cultural tradition, we’ll also learn some of its steps.
• Tropical Fruit Tasting Session where we’ll enjoy and learn how to properly eat some of the island’s best tropical fruits in season.
• Special vegan feast of some of Indonesia’s favorite local dishes all veganized specially for us; accompanied by refreshing local cold drinks to help soften the fiery vegan sambals (chili condiments).

Vegan Meals Included Today:  Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner