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Rice terraces and temples
Tegallalang terraces, water temples, and the calm Bali is famous for.
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Bali
Celebrate every part of you.
November 4 to 12, 2026•9 days, 8 nights
Apply for BaliNine days on the island that everyone romanticizes, with the structure to actually make it count. Temples, emerald rice terraces, and easy island energy, wrapped around daily training and a tight group of like-minded guys. Our longer format means more time to settle in and go deeper.
Pick your dates
Pick the week you want to be in Bali.
3 departures across 2026 and 2027. Pick the window that works and we'll hold your spot.
What makes Bali special
Coaching in the morning, the country in the afternoon, the group at night.
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9-day format
More days means deeper training, real recovery, and stronger connection.
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Island excursions
Waterfalls, beaches, and the culture that makes Bali singular.
Why Bali for a gay fitness retreat
Bali is one of the most aspirational international retreat destinations on earth. Wellness and fitness infrastructure is world-class, especially in Canggu, Seminyak, and Ubud. The cost of premium experiences is favorable relative to Europe or the Americas. The cultural depth (temples, ceremonies, rice terraces, traditional cuisine) gives a fitness retreat a different texture than Caribbean or Central American destinations.
For LGBTQ+ travelers, Bali is one of the most welcoming destinations in Asia. Indonesia is a Muslim-majority country, but Bali is a Hindu enclave with a distinct culture, including a long history of welcoming international travelers and a visible queer presence in the major tourist areas.
Weighing this against a yoga or wellness retreat in Ubud? We compare every format side by side in our guide to gay wellness and yoga retreats.
Who this retreat is for
LGBTQ+ men who want physique work, brotherhood, and a longer-form international reset. The 9-day format gives more time to settle in, build deeper bonds, and absorb the cultural side of Bali. About 80% of our retreaters come solo. None leave alone.
Most retreaters are first-time international travelers. We walk you through the passport process, visa guidance for Indonesia (Visa on Arrival is straightforward), and airport pickup at DPS.
Day by day
What the 9 days look like.
Day 1
Welcome
Airport pickup, villa check-in, and welcome dinner.
Day 2
Gym day one
Strength training, nutrition workshop, and a group lunch.
Day 3
Yacht day
Private yacht, snorkeling, and island hopping.
Day 4
Gym day two
Morning workout, mindset workshop, and recovery.
Day 5
Ubud adventure
Rice terraces, temple visit, and the monkey forest.
Day 6
Gym day three
Strength session and a nutrition deep-dive.
Day 7
Uluwatu
Morning workshop, Uluwatu temple, and the Kecak fire dance.
Day 8
Celebration
Final workout, transformation photos, and celebration dinner.
Day 9
Departure
Breakfast and airport transfers.
What's included
You show up. We handle the rest.
From the moment you land. Ground transport, meals, training, excursions, all of it.
✓Luxury private villa
✓Coached training at the gym, 3 to 4 days
✓5 expert workshops: mindset, nutrition, strength
✓Chef-prepared meals, three a day
✓Private yacht excursion with snorkeling
✓Curated excursions and day trips
✓All ground transportation
✓Group dinners out
✓24/7 on-trip support
✓A community you keep long after you land
Flexible 0% payment plans available. A $500 deposit holds your spot while you complete onboarding.
On the itinerary
Excursions built into the week.
Private yacht and island hoppingTegallalang rice terracesUluwatu templeKecak fire dance
Choose your room
Pick your room. Everything else is already handled.
Same retreat, same coaching, same community. Every tier includes the full experience. The bigger the room, the more you get.
Shared
Shared room
9 days, 8 nights
The full experience, shared digs.
- Shared room in the villa
- Coached training at the gym and workshops
- Chef-prepared meals, three a day
- Private yacht excursion with snorkeling
- Signature destination excursion
- All curated excursions and day trips
- All ground transportation
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Private
Private room
9 days, 8 nights
Your own space to recover and reset.
- Private room in the villa
- Coached training at the gym and workshops
- Chef-prepared meals, three a day
- Private yacht excursion with snorkeling
- Signature destination excursion
- All curated excursions and day trips
- All ground transportation
VIP
Room priority
11 days, 10 nights
Everything, dialed all the way up.
- Room priority, with first shot at a master suite
- Two extra days, before the group lands
- Coached training at the gym and workshops
- Chef-prepared meals, three a day
- Private yacht excursion with snorkeling
- Signature destination excursion
- All curated excursions and day trips
- All ground transportation
- Round-trip flights, booked and paid by us
- VIP excursion and activity, your pick
- Private 1:1 training session
- Advanced nutrition session with the head coach
- Private photo shoot with a professional photographer
Flexible 0% payment plans available. A $500 deposit holds your spot while you complete onboarding. Full details on your call.
Common questions
Bali questions, answered.
Is Bali safe for LGBTQ+ travelers?+
Yes for tourist areas. Bali is a Hindu enclave within Muslim-majority Indonesia and has a long history of welcoming international travelers. Major tourist areas (Canggu, Seminyak, Ubud) have visible queer presence. Outside major tourist regions, public displays of affection should be discreet, same as in many international destinations.
What kind of visa do I need for Bali?+
US citizens get a Visa on Arrival valid for 30 days. Buy it online before you fly (the official e-VOA site only) or pay on arrival at DPS airport. We walk first-time travelers through the process. A passport with at least 6 months remaining validity is required.
What's the weather like in Bali in November?+
November is the start of the wet season. Mornings often sunny, afternoons can have brief tropical rain. Temperatures in the 80s F. Humidity is real. Pack light layers, breathable workout gear, and rain-friendly footwear.
How long is the flight from the US to Bali?+
Roughly 22 to 28 hours total travel time depending on your departure city and routing. Most US travelers go through Singapore, Hong Kong, Tokyo, or Seoul. Round-trip flights are included on the VIP package. Shared and Private package retreaters book their own flights, with our team helping coordinate timing.
Can I extend my stay in Bali after the retreat?+
Yes, and many retreaters do. The retreat dates are at the top of this page. Several guys stay an extra week to explore Ubud, the Gili Islands, or to fly to Komodo. We can recommend trusted hotels and operators for post-retreat plans.
Is the Bali retreat the same format as Costa Rica?+
Same core program (training, workshops, brotherhood, signature excursion), longer duration, different cultural texture. Bali is 9 days vs Costa Rica's 6. The extra time goes into cultural immersion (Ubud, Uluwatu) and deeper cohort bonding.
Bali is filling up. Apply before it's full.
Spots are limited so the group stays tight. Applying is free, and you only put down a deposit after we talk.
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