Surf’s up in Bali! – Travel with Tais

SE – BALI

written by Tais

🌿 THE REMEMBERING
A Women’s Retreat in Bali

1st April – 10th April 2026 ( tbc )

The Remembering is an intimate, soul-nourishing retreat for women who are ready to slow down, reconnect, and return home to themselves.
Held in the peaceful surrounds of Mahagiri Resort, Menanga, Bali, this retreat offers a safe and supportive space for women to feel heard, ready, and rejuvenated — away from the noise, expectations, and demands of everyday life.

Who This Retreat Is For?

This retreat is for women who:
Feel disconnected, depleted, or stretched thin
Are craving space to breathe, rest, and be supported
Are ready to reconnect with themselves on a deeper level
Want clarity, joy, and a renewed sense of purpose
You don’t need to be “healed” or have it all figured out — just open and willing.

What You’ll Experience?

Gentle sensory and energetic practices
Guided group sessions designed to help you feel seen and heard
Restorative time to integrate, reflect, and recharge
Connection with like-minded women in an intimate group setting
Space for joy, laughter, and meaningful moments
This is not about fixing yourself.
It’s about remembering who you are.

Day 1: Athens

THE RETREAT EXPERIENCE
A 6-day journey designed for women who are ready to slow down, reconnect, and return home feeling clear, calm, and deeply supported.
Set between the peaceful sanctuary of Mahagiri Resort (Menanga) and the vibrant heart of Ubud, this retreat is a perfect blend of healing, nature, connection and freedom.
The Remembering includes:
3 nights at Mahagiri Resort (Menanga)
2 nights in Ubud
Daily breakfast + nourishing meals (as per package)
Guided morning practices (breathwork / meditation / movement)
Group healing sessions (Reiki + Sensory Energetics)
Workshops + journaling + reflection
A full Ubud shopping + exploring day
Closing ceremony dinner + integration circle
Supportive, safe space led by Karen & Tais
THE ITINERARY
Day 1 – Arrival + Welcome Dinner
Arrive, settle in, and exhale.
We’ll begin with a beautiful welcome dinner, introductions, and a gentle opening circle to set intentions for the week ahead.
Day 2 – Reset + Reconnect
A soft nervous-system reset day to slow down and return to your body.
Includes morning practices, group healing, guided reflection and plenty of space to rest.
Day 3 – Healing + Expansion
A day to deepen the work through nature, connection and healing.
This day blends restorative practices with optional adventure or cultural experiences.
Day 4 – Transition to Ubud + Shopping Day
We’ll travel to Ubud and spend the afternoon exploring, shopping and soaking in the magic.
Markets, boutiques, beautiful cafés, and freedom to play.
Day 5 – Purpose + Integration
A powerful closing day to anchor your breakthroughs and reconnect with your inner clarity.
Includes a signature closing session and beautiful final dinner together.
Day 6 – Departure
Breakfast, hugs, and gentle goodbyes.
You’ll leave feeling heard, ready, and rejuvenated.

Special Information

Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 6pm today – confirm the time and place with reception. If you can’t arrange a flight that will arrive in time, you may wish to arrive a day early. We’ll be happy to book additional accommodation for you (subject to availability). If you’re going to be late, please inform the hotel reception. We’ll be collecting your insurance details and next of kin information at this meeting, so please have these on hand.

Day 2: Syros

Today travel by metro to the port of Piraeus, then catch a relaxing scenic ferry to Syros (approximately 4 hours). In the heart of the Cyclades, Syros offers a rare opportunity to see the islands as the Greeks do. Also known as Syra, the island features typical whitewashed houses, farms, terraced fields and gorgeous sandy beaches. Upon arrival on one of the Aegean’s most underrated islands, discover abandoned windmills, ancient ruins and charming villages on a network of stone-paved tracks that crisscross the island. Syros is also home to delicious sweets – take a wander through the main town of Ermoupolis, home to gorgeous neoclassical mansions and 19th-century tenement blocks, and try the hazelnut, almond or honey-filled wafers or the fruit-flavoured jelly from one of many one-room shops. You’ll have plenty of time to explore tomorrow, so perhaps kick up your feet at a waterfront cafe and watch the setting sun turn the houses pink.

Accommodation

Hotel (1 night)

Meals Included

Breakfast

Day 3: Syros

Take a walk through the fortress-like town of Ano Syros, which offers great views of the Aegean Sea. Wander the narrow alleyways, pass handmade-souvenir shops and keep an ear open for traditional Rembetiko music floating out of the family-run tavernas. Enjoy free time to further explore Syros at your own pace. Perhaps hire a bike in town and cycle to the various archaeological sites on the island, or you might prefer to simply hole up on a beach for the afternoon. Outside of Ermoupolis are many small tranquil coves, while the most popular beaches are on the southern side of the island. While some are sandy and others pebbly, all boast crystal clear waters for swimming in. In the evening, take taxis to a taverna in the a remotely located village in the rugged northern part of the island to sample delicious local specialities during an included meal, all while watching the sun set over the Aegean Sea.

Accommodation

Hotel (1 night)

Included Activities

Ano Syros Walk

Optional Activities

Archaeological Sites/Ruins – EUR5

Meals Included

Dinner and breakfast

Today board a two-hour ferry to Mykonos, a beautiful island named in honour of Apollo’s grandson. Mykonos is legendary both in ancient and modern times. Known in ancient Greek mythology as the battlefield where Zeus fought the Gigantes, today the island is best known for its decadence, style, and nightlife. Join your leader for a walk through the maze-like old town and be captivated by the quintessential Greek Isles vista of squat white houses brightly juxtaposed against the cerulean sea. Browse the chic galleries and boutiques, follow flower-lined paths past age-old churches and tiny restaurants to secluded, sandy beaches, and spend the afternoon soaking up the rays and splashing in the water. As the sun sets, join the group for a picnic dinner of local specialties. Your leader will know the ideal spot to sit back and enjoy an Aegean sunset.

Accommodation

Hotel (1 night)

Included Activities

Picnic in Mykonos

Meals Included

There are no meals included on this day.

Day 4: Mykonos

Enjoy the day exploring, laughing soaking up the place.

Day 5: Delos / Mykonos

This morning you will take a half-day trip out to the nearby island of Delos. One of the most important archaeological and mythological sites in the Greek Islands, a sacred area that was once the political and religious centre of the Aegean, Delos is considered to be the birthplace of Apollo and Artemis. A living museum, the wealthy built mansions in the town that developed around Apollo’s sanctuary, decorating them with luxurious frescoes, mosaics and statues. The island is overflowing with archaeological finds like the Terrace of the Lions and the Sacred Precinct, with many more still being uncovered. Later on today you might like to head to one of Mykonos’ many beaches, which are some of the nicest in Europe. Take a short bus ride to the pumping Paradise or Super Paradise beach bars, or perhaps find a quieter spot to relax along the beautiful coastline. You could also check out the 19th-century House of Lena or the Aegean Maritime Museum in town. This evening you could make your way to the village of Ano Mera and seek out a tavern for a seafood dinner or perhaps wander down to Little Venice, where colourful balconies hang precariously over the sea.

Accommodation

Hotel (1 night)

Included Activities

Day Trip to the Island of Delos
Delos Archaeological Site

Optional Activities

Archaeological Sites/Ruins – EUR7
Aegean Maritime Museum – EUR4
House of Lena – EUR2
Day Trip to Village of Ano Mera – EUR4
Day Trip to Paradise Beach – EUR4
Day Trip to Super Paradise Beach – EUR10

Meals Included

Breakf

Day 6: Santorini

Take a ferry and wind up this Greek adventure on the southern island of Santorini (approximately 3 hours). Renowned for its spectacular natural beauty, Santorini is one of Europe’s tourist hotspots, the home of the iconic image of the Greek islands – whitewashed, blue-domed buildings clinging to the cliff face with sparkling water in the background. Discover the hilltop ruins of Ancient Thira and its fascinating Prehistoric Museum, as well as the archaeological site of Akrotiri, a Minoan Bronze Age settlement that gives an insight into how the people here lived before the eruption. Check out the range of restaurants and shops in the island’s capital, interchangeably called Thira or Fira. If you have time while you’re here, perhaps head to one of Santorini’s volcanic beaches, such as Red Beach or the black beaches of Perissa, Vlhada, Perivolos or Agios Georgios. Be sure to try some of the island’s delicious food – the nutrient-filled volcanic soil makes the ingredients grown here full of flavour.

Accommodation

Hotel (1 night)

Optional Activities

Museum of Prehistoric Thira – EUR3
Volcano and Hot Springs (Half-Day Trip) – EUR25

Meals Included

Breakfast

Day 7: Santorini

In 1500 BC a volcanic eruption sank the centre of Santorini, forming one of the most significant geological formations on the planet – the awe-inspiring caldera. The spectacular natural beauty of this caldera is what makes Santorini such a special place. Today make an excursion along the crater rim, starting in Thira town and walking through little villages all the way to Oia, passing steep cliff faces and experiencing breathtaking views along the way (approximately 2.5–3 hours of walking). If you have time, you might also like to take a half-day trip to the island’s volcano and hot springs in the centre of the lagoon. Or perhaps visit one of the island’s wineries – the vines here are cultivated in a very unusual way, with the plants being pruned to form a low basket shape that sits on top of the volcanic soil to protect the grapes from strong winds. On the last evening of your adventure, rub shoulders with friendly locals in packed pubs and cafes, sipping a cocktail as you witness a magnificent Santorini sunset.

Accommodation

Hotel (1 night)

Included Activities

Santorini Caldera Rim Hike

Meals Included

Breakfast

Day 8: Santorini

Today your Greek Islands adventure comes to an end. There are no activities planned and you are able to depart the accommodation at any time. You might want to extend your stay to see all Santorini has to offer. We are happy to book additional accommodation, subject to availability. Please enquire at the time of booking.