Private Ceremony with a Balinese Priest
A personal rite with a Mangku, in the local tradition
Some questions ask for a moment outside the ordinary day. Step into a personal rite with a Balinese priest, bringing your own intention. We arrange the meeting, explain how it will unfold and stay by your side even if you don't speak the local language.
How it unfolds
- 01
Preparation and explanation
Before the rite we explain what will happen, how to dress and how to behave. You are free to keep your intention to yourself.
- 02
The rite, led by the priest
The Mangku leads the rite as is customary in his tradition. Your guide is beside you and interprets what you need to know.
- 03
Closing the meeting
After the rite there is time to settle and ask about anything you didn't understand.
Who it is for
For anyone who wants to experience a Balinese rite in person and with respect, not as a show. Come alone or in a small group. Mangku is the Balinese term for a priest who leads ceremonies.
Based on the private ceremony from our Brána retreat.
Practical information
- Format
- Private rite with a guide
- Time
- You receive the exact pickup time and the length of the programme with your date confirmation, before you pay.
- Guests
- 1 to 4 guests in one booking. The programme is for your booking alone – we never combine you with another group.
- Guide language
- Slovak or Czech, and English for international guests. You see the confirmed guide language before you pay.
- Transport
- Private car with driver from Ubud, Canggu, Seminyak, Jimbaran and Nusa Dua, and back. Another area is confirmed in your offer before you pay.
- Place
- On Bali. You receive the exact place with your date confirmation.
- What to bring
- Clothing that covers shoulders and knees. We lend you a sarong.
Included
- Private car with driver from your hotel and back (Ubud, Canggu, Seminyak, Jimbaran, Nusa Dua)
- A personal guide and interpreting in the agreed language
- The agreed programme and the local provider's fee
- Entrance fees, ceremonial contributions and offerings
- A sarong on loan where one is needed
- Bottled water
Not included
- Meals and drinks
- Tips and optional purchases
- Transport from another area – confirmed in your offer before you pay
How ordering works
- Choose a preferred date – at least 3 days ahead and no more than 12 months ahead.
- The date is a request: we check it with our local partner and guide and confirm it by email.
- Your confirmation shows the time, guide language, final price and cancellation terms. You pay only after that.
How ordering works
- The calendar shows only days when the experience is available (you can book 3 days to 12 months ahead).
- You pay the full amount online by card. Your order is confirmed as soon as the payment goes through.
- The day before your date we send you the pickup time.
Cancellation
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to be on one of your retreats or tours?
No. You can book an experience on its own during your own holiday in Bali.
Can I come on my own?
Yes. Every experience can be booked for a single guest. Where a price is shown you see the price for one straight away; otherwise it is in your offer. A booking is always private – we never combine you with another group.
What language is the guide?
Slovak or Czech, and English for international guests. You choose your preference when you book and see the confirmed language before you pay.
Is my date confirmed straight away?
No. You choose a preferred date. We check it with our local partner and guide and send you a confirmation with the time, the final price and the cancellation terms. You pay only after that.
Where do you pick me up?
From your hotel in Ubud, Canggu, Seminyak, Jimbaran or Nusa Dua. If you are staying elsewhere, we confirm the transport and any extra charge in your offer before you pay.
What should I wear?
For ceremonies and temples, clothing that covers shoulders and knees. We lend you a sarong where one is needed. Anything else to bring is listed with each experience.
Is lunch included?
No. The full-day Brána includes a break for lunch; restaurant meals and drinks are not included in the price.
Are the experiences a treatment or therapy?
No. They are cultural and spiritual experiences in the local tradition; they are not medical diagnosis or a substitute for treatment.