Balinese Palm Reading and Purification Tour: An Immersive Journey into Bali’s Spiritual Essence
Nestled in the cultural heart of Bali, Ubud is a sanctuary of art, tradition, and spirituality. The Ubud Palm Reading and Purification Tour offers travelers an intimate encounter with Bali’s ancient wisdom, blending mystical insight, ritual cleansing, and profound cultural immersion. This experience is not merely a tour but a transformative passage into the island’s soul, guided by revered healers and priests who bridge the human and divine realms.
Balinese Hinduism Agama Hindu Dharma is a tapestry woven from Indian Hinduism, Buddhism, and indigenous animist traditions. Central to this belief system is the concept of Tri Hita Karana, harmony between humans, nature, and the divine. The rituals featured in this tour are rooted in this philosophy, practiced for centuries to maintain balance and ward off spiritual disharmony.
Highlight :
• Meet a Balian (traditional healer) in a serene setting, often a family compound or sacred space. The healer interprets palm lines, offering guidance on life path, personality, and future, infused with Balinese Hindu philosophy, karma, and chakra energy.
• Sacred Purification Ritual (Melukat) Cleansing Ceremony: Visit a holy spring temple, guided by a priest. Participants engage in *melukat*—prayers, offerings, and bathing in consecrated water to purify body and soul, dispelling negativity.
Itinerary :
Your Balinese Palm Reading and Purification Tour begins with a morning pickup from your accommodation, followed by a scenic drive through Bali’s lush rice paddies and villages as your guide introduces Balinese Hindu traditions. You’ll first visit a healer’s sanctuary for a Balian palm reading, where a traditional healer interprets your palm lines through Balinese cosmology, offering insights into career, relationships, and spiritual challenges, paired with personalized rituals or meditation advice during a 60–90-minute session. Next, travel to holy spring temple, to participate in the melukat purification ritual: don a sarong and sash, craft a canang sari offering, and immerse under sacred spouts—each believed to cleanse aspects like health or karma. Afterward, savor a traditional Balinese lunch at a local restaurant, followed by a visit to a coffee plantation to learn about ethical Luwak coffee production and sample aromatic brews amid tropical gardens. The day concludes with a return to your hotel, often accompanied by a small blessed token, leaving you enriched by Bali’s spiritual heritage and cultural rhythms.
Price : USD 79.99 / person
Things to bring :
• Camera / Phone
• Sunscreen
• Bug repellent
• Hat and sunglass
• Change of clothes
• Towel
• Cash for additional purchase
Inclusions :
• Sarong & scarf
• Offering
• Locker
• Mineral water
• Admission fees
• Lunch
• Roundtrip transport to and from your hotel (Free transfer for Ubud area hotel)
• Live tour commentary provided in English
• Insurance
Exclusions :
• Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
• Gratuities (optional)
• Souvenir of Professional Photos Memory CD (available to purchase)
Additional info :
• At least 2 people are required for this activity to take place
• Hotel pick-up is at 8:30 - 9:00 AM for hotels in Ubud, and 7:30 - 8:00 AM for hotels in Nusa Dua, Jimbaran, Tanjung Benoa, Kuta, Legian, Seminyak, and Sanur ( Additional transport will be charged ).
• Please be ready in the foyer of your hotel 15 minutes prior to your scheduled pick-up time.
Cancelation policy :
Full refund when the booking is canceled more than 24 hours prior the trip .