Bali: Private Healer Visit & Palm Reading with Holy Springs

Summary

Private Bali healing tour with palm reading and water ritual

You’ll meet real Balinese healers for a private palm reading, visit Goa Gajah’s ancient cave temples, and take part in a holy spring purification ritual with guidance from locals. Expect small surprises — laughter over sarongs or quiet moments by incense — plus hotel pickup and all entry fees included.

What’s the experience like?

"You can ask anything," our driver Wayan said, glancing back at me in the mirror as we wound through the green hills outside Ubud. I didn’t really know what to expect from this Bali spiritual tour — I’d read about healers before, but sitting in the back of that cool car with incense somewhere in the air (maybe from a roadside offering?), it felt different. My friend kept nervously checking her hands, already thinking about what the palm reader might say.

We stopped first at Goa Gajah — Elephant Cave. The entrance looked like something out of a dream, all mossy stone and carved faces. Our guide explained how Dutch archaeologists found it back in the 11th century, and pointed out the three shrines inside for Brahma, Wisnu, and Siva. There was a faint smell of wet earth mixed with flowers from someone’s offering. It was quieter than I expected; just birds and the sound of our own footsteps echoing off old stone.

Meeting the healer was honestly kind of nerve-wracking. He smiled and handed us each a sarong for the holy water ritual — mine was too long and I almost tripped on it (which made him laugh). The palm reading itself… well, let’s just say Li laughed when I tried to say thank you in Balinese — probably butchered it. But there was something grounding about hearing someone read your lines while incense smoke curled between us. I still think about one thing he told me; not sure if it’ll come true but it stuck.

The last part was the purification at the holy springs. The water was cold enough to make me gasp but after a few moments it felt sort of peaceful, like washing off more than just dust from my skin. We left with wet hair and that weird mix of tired and light you get after something meaningful. Hard to explain exactly — maybe you have to try it yourself.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Visit Elephant Cave (Goa Gajah)

• This place was discovered by Dutch archaeology from Holland in 11th century
• See Three manifestations of the God (Lingga Yoni): Brahma, Wisnu, and Siva

Top questions

Is hotel pickup included for this Bali healer tour?

Yes, private hotel pickup is included in your booking.

Where does the palm reading take place?

The palm reading is arranged privately with a respected local healer near Ubud.

Do I need to bring my own sarong for the holy water ritual?

No, a Balinese sarong will be provided for you during the purification ritual.

What is included in the Bali spiritual tour price?

The price covers hotel pickup, entrance fees, payment for palm reader, sarong use, offerings, and private car transport.

Is this Bali day trip suitable for everyone?

The tour is suitable for most fitness levels but not recommended for pregnant travelers or those with spinal or heart issues.

How long does it take to reach Goa Gajah from central Ubud?

It usually takes around 15-20 minutes by car from central Ubud to Goa Gajah.

What’s included

Your day includes private pickup from your hotel anywhere nearby, all entrance fees covered up front (no surprise costs), payment for your personal palm reading session with a trusted local healer, use of a traditional Balinese sarong for cleansing at the holy springs, comfortable AC car transport throughout, plus offerings prepared for both your meeting with the healer and your time at the holy water temple.