Enjoy an incredible Bali Fitness Vacation, Exercise in a lush, verdant setting, Climb the magnificent Mt Batur, Relax in a traditional Balinese environment

Day 1 Arrive Ayung Sari Indah
Welcome to our special Balinese place of sharing - Ayung Sari Indah.

Bali Bootcamp is located high in the hills outside of Ubud, behind the village of Singaprang, about an hour and a half drive from the airport in a north westerly direction. Whilst our location is quiet and peaceful, we are within a short distance to other Bali delights such as markets, lakes, volcanos, temples and much more.

The village is truly local Bali - simple houses, temples, a school, all bordered by rice paddies and other agricultural plots surrounded by ravines, mountains and waterways and sheer green beauty. This is a subsistence-farming society. They are proud to share their life and culture with our guests and you will be introduced to a way of life which is welcoming and immediately relaxing.

The home of our Bali Bootcamp program has been designed to treat your senses and to enrich your life and offers relaxing spaces to rest and rejuvenate between exercise sessions. Our bungalow accommodation is built predominantly from local materials and provides what we call simple luxury. Our bale, the traditional open pavilion found in all villages acts as a communal meeting room and is where we enjoy meals, lively conversation and interaction both within the group and with the local village people.

The culture of Ayung Sari Indah is steeped in Balinese village tradition. From the bungalows and surrounding gardens, the food, music and art, to the local villagers and staff, you will experience why Bali has long been recognised as a jewel.

Balinese are spiritual people and you will notice daily rituals and other colourful ceremonies happening around you. Every day we make offerings and you are welcome to join with the girls crafting and delivering them. We welcome your participation in local rituals and ceremonies where appropriate. Please have an open mind and respect local traditions.

Bali life is rich in culture and our compound has been built with respect to local customs to provide authentic Balinese hospitality.

We offer you a unique opportunity to share diverse experiences of traditional society, architecture, landscape, arts and agriculture, not to mention the fresh gourmet delights from our kitchen which will round off your taste of Bali.

Days 2-5 Bootcamp
At Ayung Sari Indah you will meet our local village hosts; lead by owner/manager Wayan, chef Gusti, musician Kabal, our masseuse and healer Bapak Gading and of course, Cliff 'Sarge' Kovacs, our experienced professional personal trainer (certified in Australia) who runs the Bali Bootcamp program.

Under his command, your Bali Bootcamp program will be intense and this is a week that is designed to improve your fitness whilst you take in clear mountain air, a soothing village environment and warm Balinese hospitality. Combine these elements with fresh, healthy local village 'kampung' fare, friendly and hospitable hosts and fellow Bootcamp recruits, and you have the makings of an amazing fitness vacation.

On Day 2 we will undergo an early fitness test, so as to ensure our trainers know how to maximise your time at Ayung Sari Indah. Our Bootcamp instructors pride themselves on helping recruits to enjoy each session and to achieve great results.
We join together in the Bale, a traditional Balinese communal meeting space, to eat breakfast on this day, and for most meals hereafter.

As part of our daily fitness regime, you will receive as a minimum, a 75 minute work-out each morning and evenings, not including the volcano walk (2-3hours). During our strength training, we will work primarily on body weight strength work, but will also use 5 kg (11 pound) sand bags, stretchers and tyres. Our cardio training focuses on running and interval drills. Each work-out will be completely different and will cater to all levels and individual fitness goals so everyone will be working within their limits. Each exercise has a beginner and advanced level, so we can cater for couch potatoes and athletes.

Depending on weather, Day 4 will be the day we ascend the Mt. Batur volcano to watch the magnificent sunrise over Lake Batur below. The walk takes 1.5-2 hours up, and yes, it's UP! On a clear morning, it is possible to see all the way across the Lombok Strait to the peaks of Lombok's Mt Rinjani. The adventurous can walk the narrow paths right around the volcano rim (max. 1 hour). After descending the volcano, we get a chance to relax by, or canoe in, the picturesque lake, or even have a swim in the hot springs pool!

The general and very positive feedback we receive from Bootcamp participants is how much it benefits them that every day is different and that the trainer is especially skilled at adapting to each group and individual within it. It's nothing like the sometimes solitary experience if working out in the gym and the dynamics within the group are really important and very motivating and supportive. The exercises can extend to search and rescue skills if the group are up to it.

Cardio and strength sessions make up major parts of our days, however there is more than enough time to get a massage, read a book and really enjoy your time away from everything!

Day 6 Depart Ayung Sari Indah
After a gruelling Bootcamp Battle Physical Training session, we have breakfast in either the Bale or separately on our balconies, soaking up the serene environment.

We have some free time left, in which to chat with some locals, or take a last walk around the peaceful Ayung Sari Indah, before having our final lunch together. You are free to depart any time after 2:00pm.

Duration:
6 days (ex Denpasar International Airport)

Highlights:
Enjoy an incredible Bali Fitness Vacation, Exercise in a lush, verdant setting, Climb the magnificent Mt Batur, Relax in a traditional Balinese environment

Guarantee:
Departure is guaranteed, subject to 6 people travelling

Group Size:
Minimum 6, Maximum 10

Price:
Prices from NZD $1320
Single Rate add NZD240

Dates:
Bootcamps are scheduled to commence on the following Sundays...

2010 dates to be advised....


Finishing Point Instructions
Your trip finishes after lunch on departure day at approximately 2pm with transfer provided to Ubud or Kuta accommodation or to Denparsar International Airport for your flight home. Please provide details of your preferred departure point at least 14 days before your trip commences.

Accommodation
Traditional Balinese-style bungalows set amongst lush gardens with private 'garden' bathrooms.

Meal Inclusions
All meals at Ayung Sari Indah are included.

Transport
Airport transfers to and from Ayung Sari Indah is provided (either from Ubud or Kuta accommodation or Denparsar International Airport). Transport to and from Lake Batur is also included.

Activities Included

This is a list of included activities on this trip. All other activities are optional and at your own expense. For a list of optional activities and sightseeing available on this trip, see the optional activities section below. If you choose not to participate in the included activities on this itinerary, the cost will not be refunded.

An induction training session and fitness test.
Daily fitness training sessions, including regular sessions focussing on cardio and strength.
The trek up Lake Batur's volcano, and a recovery meal of fresh fish.
We also have two sessions of Bootcamp Battle PT, to put all that newly found fitness to good use.

Optional Activities

Gamelan Lessons - Kabal can teach you to play this lovely bamboo instrument (free of charge).

Massages and Spa Treatments - Bapak Gading is a very skilled healer and can not only give a relaxing and revitalising massage, but he is also very experienced in dealing with injuries. Enjoy the massages in your room, or in one of the shelters overlooking the jungle (approximately A$15-A$20). We also have our favourite spas in Ubud that we can book for you (prices vary depending on the treatment but expect to pay approximately A$20/hr)

Balinese Dancing - Dancing is a way of life. Traditional dances are performed at temple festivals and ceremonies. Wayan can take you to dance performances and organise a local dance teacher for small groups (transport to/from villages free, dance performance approximately A$10pp with the fees going to the up-keep of the temple).

Arts and Crafts - Ubud and the surrounding area are rich in art and craft. As an artist Wayan has many friends and family involved in art and craft and is happy to introduce our guests to their works (included free of charge).

Besakih Temple - High on the slopes of Bali's Mount Agung sits Pura Besakih, widely referred to as the "Mother Temple" of Hinduism in Bali. Pura Besakih, is the largest of Bali's 11,000 or so Hindu temples; its 35 shrines and halls draw devotees from all over Bali in massive numbers each year. It is the biggest and holiest of all Balinese temples. Allow 3-4 hours for the round trip to Besakih (costs vary depending on the size of the group but allow approximately A$10pp).

Adventure Activities - We can book any of the following run by adventure companies where the schedule allows; white water rafting; river kayaking; elephant trekking. Allow approximately US$45-65pp depending on which activity you choose.

Jungle walks - lots to choose from right on our doorstep.

Cycling - Join our friend Made on a tour around the surrounding villages on his bikes. Enjoy a few hours riding along the quiet village roads surrounded by the rice paddies, mountains and jungle. Stop to take great photos. There are a few hills as you head north, but the ride home is a breeze (price depends on group size, allow approximately A$25 in total per tour).

Eating out - Everything from fine dining to local food stalls is available in Ubud. (25 minutes drive from Ayung Sari Indah). Wayan provides a free daily shuttle service to/from Ubud with one central drop off/pick up point or if he is not available, an alternative local shuttle will be arranged for a small fee split between group members.