Thank you for your interest in the Live Your Purpose journey. In preparation for the parts of your journey that will call for travel, we have prepared some recommendations for you below. This information is accurate at the time of publishing (May 2025). 

Please review your options for airfare, accommodations, transfers and so on. This will allow you time to book at your convenience, so that you may secure the best options for your personal needs and comfort. Updated advisories for Retreat 1, 2 and/or 3 will be added here in the future. Any important updates and announcements will be sent directly to participants who have registered for the ‘Live Your Purpose‘ journey.

For any further support or recommendations or if you wish to check if on-site rooms are still available at special rates, please contact aisha.naya@exelli.com 

Retreat 1 — Bali, Indonesia 

5–7 September 2025 

Retreat Venue

Plataran Ubud Hotel & Spa, Jl. Hanoman, Pengosekan, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571 

Recommended Arrival 

4 September (afternoon) - this will give you ample time to get settled and rested for the journey ahead. 

Retreat Begins 

5 September 

Retreat Ends 

7 September 

Recommended Departure 

8 September 

Accommodations Near Retreat Venue 

Please note that the quoted rates are estimates obtained at the time of publication (May 2025).

Plataran Ubud Hotel & Spa 

5 stars

131 USD

Reach out to us here to check if this special rate for an on-site room is still available. 

JAPA Suites & Villas 

4 stars

300 to 1500 USD

Green Field Hotel Ubud 

3.5 stars

294 to 423 USD

Puri Garden Hotel & Hostel 

3.5 stars

102 USD

This is the estimated rate for a private room. 

Other nearby options include Artini Dijiwa, Alam Indah & Wana Karsa Ubud Hotel amongst others. However, availability may be limited. 

Visa & Travel Documents 

The recommended Visa for many nationalities is Visa on Arrival (VoA) or Visitor Visa, 30 days, extendable, with a fee of IDR 500,000. The application process should be initiated online at least 48 hours before arrival. 

Before finalising your plans, it is important to check the government advisory for your country of origin. You may check Visa advisories from the Indonesian government here.  

Please ensure: 

• Your passport is valid for at least 6 months from the date of your arrival 

  And that you have printed copies of: 

• Passport 

• Visa (if applicable) 

• Travel insurance 

• Retreat confirmation 

Convenience Stores 

• Circle K – about 2 minutes walk from Plataran entrance 

• Indomaret – about 9 minutes walk from Plataran entrance 

• Local warungs (small shops) 

Recommended Restaurants Near Retreat Venue

• The View (on-site) 

• Enclave Ubud (on-site) 

• Blado Restaurant (western, indonesian, vegetarian options) 

• The Onion Co. (halal) 

• Bebek Bengil (Balinese cuisine) 

Taxi Services 

• Private airport transfer (90 mins): ~IDR 350K–450K ($25–30) 

• Grab and Gojek apps available

• We can help arrange trusted drivers with a Toyota Innova at IDR  650,000 per transfer