ALILA MOMENT
Seasalt Journey—The Salt & Tradition Trail
Travel from Alila Seminyak to the volcanic beaches of Kusamba and the ancestral looms of Tenganan to witness two sacred Balinese traditions—salt farming and double ikat weaving—before dining seaside at Seasalt, our sister resort’s restaurant.
Price
IDR 3,500,000++ per person OR
IDR 4,500,000++ per couple
Duration
8 hours
Recommended Dress
Comfortable resort wear. Guests may bring a hat as Bali days can get hot.
Additional Details
Breakfast box included in the car, along with bottle water, cold towels, phone chargers, and sun block (upon request). Lunch included at Alila Manggis before heading back to Alila Seminyak.
Experience
Never take traditional sea salt for granted as you visit the volcanic black-sand beach of Kusamba in East Bali to discover ancient methods of salt farming. This technique using sun and wind evaporation has been preserved and passed down through generations. Watch as salt farmers gather seawater in buckets to pour over finely raked sand and begin the process of making Balinese fleur de sel (flower of salt). After spending the first part of the day witnessing this time-honored art form, head to Tenganan village to see another tradition—the celebrated weaving process of making Gringsing cloth. Wind down the day of discovery with a serene coastal lunch prepared with freshly harvested salt and just-picked ingredients at the Seasalt restaurant, located at our sister resort Alila Manggis.
Itinerary
Salt of the Earth
Join local farmers on the black-sand beaches of Kusamba and learn how seawater is transformed into Balinese fleur de sel using time-honored techniques.
Woven in Meaning
At Tenganan village, observe the creation of Gringsing cloth—woven using double ikat methods and imbued with protective spiritual energy.
A Coastal Feast
Conclude your day with a seaside meal at Seasalt at Alila Manggis, celebrating the very ingredients and artisans you met earlier in the day.
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Harmony Through Movement and Mindfulness
Set out on a soulful journey of renewal, where your body and mind are recalibrated through Tai Chi, numerology, and restorative massage.
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Feeding A Sense of Community
Step into the heart of community by preparing meals at the RAGAM Community Kitchen, then personally deliver them to local families in need.
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Jeweler, Artisan, Storyteller—The John Hardy Workshop
Become an artisan for the day at the legendary John Hardy Workshop, where you’ll design silver jewelry in wax and share stories over a communal feast.
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Spirit of Serenity—A Sacred Temple Ritual
Step into the quiet rituals of Balinese temple life through offering-making, a Melukat water blessing, and a meaningful Tridatu bracelet ceremony.