⚓7-Day Eat Pray Dive: Ethical Ocean Retreat in Bali Amed: Spiritual Journey
Experience Stillness in the Deep and Soul in the Jungle
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Bali weaves mountains, jungle, and deep ocean into one sacred cycle. This 7-day ethical ocean retreat is an invitation to slow down and reconnect with yourself through responsible wildlife encounters and sustainable ocean travel. We host small group retreats with a maximum of six guests to ensure a low-impact, intentional experience that prioritizes the health of the marine environment. Whether you are seeking a freediving course for beginners or a scuba diving certification, we combine professional training with a thoughtful and respectful relationship with the water.
Why Choose This Bali Ocean Experience
Google prefers pages with useful information that explains what makes an experience special. Our positioning is clear: small group ethical freediving, scuba, and ocean retreats for solo travellers who value progress over perfection.
Ocean Encounters: Train in protected, pool-like bays with exceptional visibility, ideal for those seeking a freediving or scuba course in Amed, Bali.
Small Group Impact: We maintain a strict limit of six guests to foster an intentional, personal storytelling environment.
USAT Liberty Exploration: Explore a world-famous WWII shipwreck that has become a thriving coral ecosystem, managed through sustainable diving practices.
Ethical Approach: We aim to share a grounded and honest perspective based on continuous learning and respect for nature, local communities, and science
Are you ready to come home to yourself?
The ocean has a way of stripping away the noise of the modern world, leaving only your breath and the blue. This isn't just about a certification card; it's about the moment you realize you are capable of more stillness than you ever imagined.
By joining our small circle of six, you aren't just a tourist—you become part of a thoughtful, evolving community that values progress over perfection. Whether you are gliding through the silence of Amed or standing under the holy springs of Ubud, you are building a more respectful relationship with the ocean.
Space is strictly limited to 6 guests to ensure an intentional and personal experience.
Your Selected Path: Freediving or Scuba Diving
We offer a science-based travel experience where you choose the underwater discipline that fits your journey.
Day 1: Arrival — The Quiet Coast of Amed Private airport transfer to Amed’s black volcanic sands to ease into the retreat rhythm and begin your journey of mindful travel.
Days 2–4: Specialized Certification Training
Your itinerary adjusts based on your chosen path to ensure thorough, education-based travel:
Freediving Path: Earn your Level 1 or Level 2 certification. Focus on breathwork, equalization, and relaxation in Amed’s renowned calm bays.
Scuba Diving Path: Complete your Open Water or Advanced Open Water certification.
Day 5: Shipwreck Dive — History Beneath the Surface Visit the legendary USAT Liberty wreck in Tulamben. This experience includes an underwater photoshoot to capture your progress in a historic marine sanctuary while following responsible wildlife encounter guidelines.
Day 6: Rice Terraces & Cultural Exploration Wander the Tegalalang Rice Terraces, shaped by ancient irrigation. We value a realistic and transparent look at Bali’s emerald landscapes, fostering a respectful relationship with local communities.
Day 7: Water Purification — Closing the Circle Experience a traditional purification ceremony at Tirta Empul Temple. Depart with ocean confidence and a profound connection to the elements, carrying forward the principles of slow travel
This retreat is more than training — it’s a holistic Bali freediving retreat fusing Amed freediving mastery with Ubud’s spiritual renewal. Ideal for those seeking freediving course Amed Bali in one of the world’s top beginner-friendly locations.
Your accommodations are carefully selected across every island to match the retreat's rhythm. At each stop, you stay in a private room designed for rest and comfort after your ocean sessions and explorations.
Your retreat unfolds across two of Bali's most captivating landscapes.
On the coast of Amed, you’ll rest in a charming lodge where the sea is your backdrop. Rooms open onto private balconies, the air is salt-kissed, and the pace of life slows to match the rhythm of the tides. A dedicated dive training pool on site allows you to practice and refine your skills in a safe and focused environment, while the open ocean is just 100 metres from your door. A daily breakfast is included, ensuring you start each morning nourished and re
ady for the adventures ahead. After a day in the water, unwind by the pool or gather with fellow travellers at the bar — good food, good company, and the warm glow of an Amed sunset always within reach.
In the cultural heart of Ubud, your stay shifts to a serene boutique sanctuary nestled among lush tropical gardens. Elegant rooms with private balconies overlook a sparkling outdoor pool or peaceful garden, while a full-service spa, rooftop terrace, and on-site restaurant complete the picture of refined comfort. Just steps from sacred temples, art museums, and the iconic Monkey Forest, the location places you at the very soul of Ubud — while the calm interiors ensure you always have a quiet refuge to return to.
Daily breakfast at the hotel is included, offering fresh tropical fruits, eggs, yogurt, and local Balinese coffee and tea to start the day feeling nourished and relaxed.
A Welcome Dinner on the first evening and a Farewell Dinner on the final evening are also included, creating beautiful moments to connect as a group and close the retreat experience together.
Lunches and dinners on the other days are optional and can be pre-ordered in advance as a paid add-on, allowing flexibility depending on individual preferences.
Pre-ordering meals allows you to fully relax and enjoy the retreat without needing to plan where to eat each day.
Meals are prepared using fresh local ingredients, seasonal vegetables, traditional rice dishes, and tropical fruits. Gluten-free and vegan/vegetarian options are available.
Water, coffee, and tea are included during organised meals. Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks are not included, however guests are welcome to purchase additional drinks if they wish.
7 days / 6 nights in private rooms at boutique hotels in Amed & Ubud.
Private airport arrival transfer and all scheduled land transfers.
Breakfast at the hotel.
60-minute traditional Balinese massage.
Visits to Lempuyang Temple, Tirta Gangga, Tegalalang Rice Terraces, and Tirta Empul ceremony.
Time for Monkey Forest or Ubud cultural exploration.
Retreat host support throughout.
Small-group, ethical format for minimal impact.
Certification Package: Includes your choice of Freediving or Scuba Level 1/2, 3 guided training days, and the USAT Liberty wreck experience. All standard diving gear (mask, wetsuit, weights, buoy, tanks) is complementary when you book this package.
Catering Package: Homemade nutritious lunches prepared by our local chefs, including water, tea, and coffee served throughout the day
International flights
Travel insurance
Visa fees if applicable
Alcoholic drinks or soft drinks
Specific snacks or treats you’d like to bring
Entry fees to temples and cultural sites
Optional activities not listed in itinerary
Personal expenses
Wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed (animals are always encountered in their natural habitat and are never controlled or staged)