Bali Shaman & Palm Reading in Ubud: Private Healing Consultation

Bali's traditional healers, known as Balians, treat physical and mental illness by channeling information from the ancestors.

A private consultation with one of Bali's respected traditional healers or palm readers in Ubud, combined with a purification ritual at Holy Springs Water. The experience includes hotel pickup, entrance fees, a Balinese sarong for the water ritual, and offerings presented to the healer. Minimum age is 15; the tour runs 8 to 10 hours with an English-speaking guide.

The Experience

The day begins with pickup from your hotel in Ubud. You'll meet with a legitimate Balian, dukun or shaman—healers whose role in Balinese culture runs deep, treating everything from physical ailments to life questions and spiritual concerns. The consultation is fully private, tailored to what you're seeking guidance on, whether that's persistent health issues, life direction, or ancestral connection. The healer works at their own pace, and you're not rushed through the session.

After the consultation, you visit Elephant Cave, discovered by Dutch archaeologists in the 11th century. Inside, three manifestations of the Hindu trinity—Brahma, Wisnu and Siva—are carved as Lingga Yoni sculptures. The cave sits within Ubud's cultural landscape and anchors the spiritual dimension of the day before you move to the water ritual.

The purification ritual at Holy Springs Water follows. You'll wear the Balinese sarong provided and participate in the cleansing practice as part of the healing journey. Offerings are presented to honor the healer and the sacred site. Your guide speaks English throughout, and the private car with air conditioning handles all transport between locations. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, so there's no need to arrange your own way to the meeting point.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Ubud.
• private consultation with a traditional Balinese healer or palm reader.
• entrance to Elephant Cave.
• Balinese sarong for the purification ritual.
• offerings presented to the healer.
• access to Holy Springs Water.
• private air-conditioned car throughout the day.
• English-speaking guide.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Trip Bali

Is this one for you?The pickup from your hotel means you don't need a car or local transport knowledge to reach the healer—the guide handles the route and timing, so you can focus on the consultation itself rather than navigating Ubud's streets to find the right location.

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Top questions

What exactly happens during the consultation with the Balian or palm reader?

The consultation is private and tailored to your specific questions or concerns—whether physical ailments, life direction or spiritual guidance. The healer works at their own pace and draws on traditional knowledge to offer insight; the session is not a performance but a one-on-one exchange.

What is Elephant Cave and why is it part of this tour?

Elephant Cave was discovered by Dutch archaeologists in the 11th century and contains three carved manifestations of the Hindu trinity—Brahma, Wisnu and Siva—represented as Lingga Yoni sculptures. It sits within Ubud's spiritual landscape and deepens the cultural context of the healing experience.

What do I wear to Holy Springs Water and what does the purification ritual involve?

A Balinese sarong is provided for you to wear during the ritual. You participate in the cleansing practice at the sacred springs as part of the spiritual healing journey, and offerings are presented to honor the site and the healer.

Does the tour include transportation from my hotel?

Yes, hotel pickup and drop-off in Ubud are included, along with a private air-conditioned car for all transport between the healer's location, Elephant Cave and Holy Springs Water. An English-speaking guide accompanies you throughout the 8 to 10 hour experience.

Are there any restrictions on who can do this tour?

The minimum age is 15. The tour is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnant travelers, or those with poor cardiovascular health, though it is suitable for all other fitness levels.