Welcome and congratulations!
We are thrilled that you’ve chosen to study with us, and we cannot wait to share this experience with you. You are officially stepping into a journey of creativity, nourishment, community, and transformation.
Below you will find some important information about travel, our academy and about Bali and Ubud. Please read carefully so you are well informed beforehand.
1. Before arrival
a. Student Intake Form
If you have not yet completed the student intake form, please do so as soon as possible. (We require it for allergy, preference, and safety information.)
b. Get Your Visa (VOA / e-VOA)
Most visitors to Bali require a Visa on Arrival (VOA) or e-VOA, even for stays under 30 days. Always check the latest requirements for your nationality.
VOA/e-VOA valid for 30 days, extendable once to a maximum of 60 days. Apply in advance online through the official Indonesian Immigration website.
Please note:
- Passport must be valid for at least 6 months from arrival.
- Immigration regulations change often: verify before traveling.
c. Join the Student Facebook Group
We invite you to join our private community to connect, ask questions, share excitement, and meet fellow chefs even before the training begins.
2. Accommodation
a. Book your Accommodation
We strongly recommend you book in advance, at least for a few nights. You can use the usual booking channels, as all of them work in Bali (Airbnb, Booking, Agoda, etc.).
Below you can find our recommendations.
b. Recommended Accommodation
Budget (Walking Distance)
- DoReMi Ubud Guesthouse
- Website: http://www.doremiubudguesthouse.com
- Email: [email protected]
- WhatsApp: +62 852 5384 4849
- Timbul Homestay
- Krisna House
- Yuliati House
- Tebesaya Homestay
- Pondok Kutuh Guest Houses
Mid-Range (Walking Distance)
- Hidden Garden Bamboo Villa
- Email: [email protected]
- WhatsApp: +62 896 7284 3885
- SenS Hotel & Spa
3. What to bring
a. Consider bringing these items:
- Your own knives (optional, we provide knives also)
- A reusable water bottle
- Notebook + pen
- Comfortable clothing (aprons provided)
- Closed-toe shoes are recommended for kitchen safety, but not mandatory.
b. Extra Luggage Space for us?
If you have 500g to 2kg+ of free space and are willing to bring superfoods or special ingredients we cannot find in Bali, we would be incredibly grateful.
As a thank you, we offer: 🎁 70K food voucher at Sayuri Café.
Simply send us:
- Your shipping address
- Mobile number
- Departure date
- Available luggage weight
We will ship items directly to you.
4. Arriving in Bali
a. Connect to the Airport Wifi
+ Get a Sim Card at the airport
The airport offer free WiFi. You can purchase a sim card at the airport if you require one (recommended).
b. Airport Transfer
You can use Grab or Gojek to get a taxi to Ubud. The apps can be found on every App Store and once installed, you’ll be able to get rides anywhere in Bali.
Note: Uber does NOT work in Bali.
Recommended Drivers (must book in advance)*:
Ketut Galang Wijaya:
WhatsApp: +62 852-3895-3318
Email: [email protected]
Gede Sudarma:
WhatsApp: +62 81 353 042626
Email: [email protected]
c. Traveling with Children?
Here are trusted nanny contacts many of our students have used*:
Dwiyanti +62 822 3617 7395 (WhatsApp)
Sri +62 829 3880 4079 (WhatsApp)
Average rate = ~ 75,000 IDR / hour
Please contact them directly to arrange hours and details.
*Sayuri Healing Food is NOT responsible for the quality, service and/or the agreement between you and any third party.
5. Arriving at Sayuri
a. Location & Google Maps:
All our in-person courses take place at Sayuri Healing Food Academy which is located behind Sayuri Healing Food Café in Ubud Bali.
b. Coming early / staying late?
Our Café is open daily from 8AM-11PM. You are most welcome to come earlier / stay late to familiarize yourself with the venue and meet some great people.
c. Academy Arrival & Welcome Circle
Please find the exact date and time as written on the receipt that you received via email. You can always log in on our website to view your purchases and details.
Chef Trainings and Retreats participants:
Please arrive before 5 pm on the first day for the welcome circle followed by a welcome dinner.
Note: There will be no class on the 1st day, just the welcome circle and dinner.
1-day class and Intensive Courses participants:
Please arrive before 10 am on the day of the course.
If you expect to arrive late, please inform us in advance.
6. Services
a. Supermarket:
Delta Dewata Supermarket
Address: Jl. Raya Andong No.14, Peliatan, Kec. Gianyar, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571. Opening hours: 7 am – 10 pm
b. Medical:
- Nusa Medica Clinic Ubud
Address: Jl. Suweta No.18, Ubud, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571 | Opening hours: 24 hours
Panic Attack Specialists:
- Nina: +62 859-5472-6894
- Kerry Clancey: +61 411 888 422 /
c. Spa & Massage
- Star Child: in town. Good reputation with great therapists.
- Bali Relax Spa: in the same street as Sayuri, great price and quality.
- Putri Bali Spa
- Cantika Zest
- Bali Botanica
d. Scooter Rental
They can deliver the bike to the villa
- Krisna: +62 896-8130-1585
- Restu: +62 812-3613-2190
e. Taxi Driver & Day Tours
Arrange any day tour, sightseeing, or airport drop-off
- Martin: +62 819-888-869
- Ketut: +62 852-3895-3318
- Kusuma: +62 812-3986-9862
f. Yoga, Dance & Sound Healing
- Yoga Barn: World-famous yoga studio offering many classes throughout the day, as well as ecstatic dances and sound healing sessions.
- Pyramid of Chi: Energy healing and sound meditation center with unique sound journeys and sacred experiences.
