TRAVEL THE Y WAY - WELLBEING

with Dr Tanya Cates

Bali - 13-20 September 2026

About Travel The Y Way

Travel the Y Way offers bespoke, immersive small-group journeys, bringing together like-minded travellers to experience the world with purpose, passion, and style.

Guided by our eight 'Y Factors' - Adventure, Artistry, Culture & Community, Generosity, Nature & Sustainability, Taste, Wellbeing, and The Unexpected - we craft journeys that go beyond the ordinary. Each experience has one Y Factor at its heart, while the remaining seven are woven seamlessly throughout, creating a layered, memorable adventure.

We are thrilled to present our very first Travel the Y Way Wellbeing journey, September 13-20, 2026. Discover a different side of Bali with our Movement & Wellbeing Expert, Dr Tanya Cates, across two exceptional COMO properties: three nights at the vibrant, coastal COMO Uma Canggu, followed by four nights at the serene COMO Shambhala Estate in the island’s spiritual heart, a seamless transition from playful, ocean-side wellness to deep, restorative rejuvenation.

Scroll down to explore the itinerary, meet your Movement & Wellbeing Expert, and register your interest for this transformational week.

Your Wellbeing Week...

Day 1 (Sunday) - Welcome to Bali!

Welcome to Bali. After your transfer from the airport, settle into your beautiful beachside room at COMO Uma Canggu and soak in the coastal energy of this vibrant surf town. 

The afternoon is yours, perhaps begin with a one-on-one Pilates or exercise physiology session with our Movement & Wellbeing Expert, Dr Tanya Cates. As the sun sets, we'll gather for Welcome Drinks and a spectacular seafood BBQ on the beach, where you'll meet your fellow travellers and set intentions for the week ahead.

Day 2-3 (Monday - Tuesday) COMO Uma Canggu

These coastal days blend adventure, creativity, and ocean-side wellness. Rise for a guided beach meditation with Tanya, fuel up with a healthy COMO breakfast, then head out on an E-bike tour to the iconic Tanah Lot sea temple. Later in the week, enjoy a mat Pilates class on the beach and a sensory candle-making workshop with Seven Senses - plus a mocktail-making class to kick off one of our evenings.

Afternoons are yours to design: indulge in a massage, explore the neighbourhood, relax by the pool, or try an optional experiences such as horse riding on the beach, or surf lessons.

Each evening, we gather for dinner at COMO's Beach Club - delicious, healthy, and always in good company.

Day 4 (Wednesday) - Canggu to Ubud

As we farewell the coast today, we rise before the sun for an endorphin boosting ‘Vibe Rise’ experience on the beach - breathwork, meditiation, and dancing into the morning like no one's watching.

After a leisurely final few hours in Canggu, we make the scenic journey to COMO Shambhala Estate, trading coastal energy for the tranquil, lush hills of Ubud. Upon arrival, settle into your jungle residence before experiencing a beautiful riverside picnic and one of the trip's most profound moments: a group water blessing with a local priest at a sacred spring - a beautiful introduction to the heart of Balinese spirituality.

The afternoon is yours to explore, rest by your residence’s pool, or take the steps down to the stunning spring water pool overlooking the Agung River.

Day 5 - 7 (Thursday - Saturday) - COMO Shambhala Estate

Three full days immersed in Shambhala Estate's jungle sanctuary. Each morning begins with a pre-breakfast session exclusive to our group - Qi Gong, yoga, or a bicycle tour through rice paddies and rural Balinese countryside.

Across these days, you'll experience a rich variety of wellbeing moments: a Shambhala cooking class exploring COMO's nutrition philosophy, a traditional Balinese blessing-making class, a community generosity excursion, and a picnic lunch by the river. Leisure time is generous and intentional - book treatments, join COMO's scheduled classes (breathwork, hydrotherapy, meditation, yoga, mindful mandala and more), or simply be still by your private pool.

Optional adventures include river rafting, a palmistry and astrology reading with a village healer, or a shopping tour into Ubud town.

Evenings bring us together in beautiful settings - Glow restaurant, Uma Cucina, and a surprise Farewell Dinner to celebrate the journey.

Day 8 (Sunday) - Farewell!

Our last morning begins with a guided gratitude meditation with Tanya - a moment to reflect on the transformation and connections made throughout the week.

After breakfast and one final class, bid a heartfelt farewell to the COMO team and your fellow travellers before your airport transfer, or continue onwards to your next adventure. Wherever your journey takes you, you will carry with you the calm, vitality, and unforgettable spirit of Bali.

Meet Your Travel The Y Way Movement & Wellbeing Expert…

Dr Tanya Cates

Dr Tanya Cates, Director of Fit Advisor, holds a PhD in Applied Science alongside accreditations in Exercise Physiology, Pilates, and Health Sciences - bringing over 30 years of industry experience and more than 20 years of teaching anatomy and movement to her practice. 

As an internationally certified Balanced Body Pilates Instructor and Educator, her understanding of the human body is as profound as it is practical.

What sets Tanya apart is her philosophy: wellbeing is not about deprivation, but about intelligent, purposeful wellness. She believes everyone is at their optimum when they are fit, healthy, and genuinely enjoying the process - combining strong physical foundations with joy, humour, and real-life balance. This approach shapes how she works with each individual, unlocking a deeper sense of happiness, confidence, and self-worth that extends far beyond a single week in Bali.

Tanya is the perfect movement & wellbeing expert for our Travel the Y Way journey, sharing her expertise through educational one-on-one sessions and uplifting group classes within the world-class facilities at COMO Uma Canggu and COMO Shambhala Estate.

At the heart of Tanya's philosophy are three core pillars:

  • Engagement - staying engaged and empowered through wellness that boosts confidence, enhances mental health, prevents illness, and fosters alignment.

  • Effectiveness - recognising that a strong body fuels a focused mind, optimising health and fitness to enhance productivity, unlock potential, and support overall wellbeing.

  • Motivation - integrating wellbeing into daily life through personalised wellness experiences tailored to your lifestyle that boost self-perception and elevate mood.

Discover More About Tanya Here

What’s Included?

On a Travel the Y Way small-group journey, we take most of the decision-making and additional expenses out of your hands.

Your luxury accommodation, nourishing and delicious meals, and the immersive wellbeing experiences outlined in the itinerary are all included, so all you need to do is relax and enjoy.

Of course, we understand that some flexibility is welcome, which is why select optional excursions are entirely up to you. Do as much, or as little. as you like.

  • CANGGU - COMO UMA CANGUU

    • 3 nights accommodation in your selected room category

    • Local bottled water – replenished daily

    • In-room coffee and tea making facilities

    • Wi-Fi in rooms and dedicated public areas of the hotel

    UBUD - COMO SHAMBHALA ESTATE

    • 4 nights accommodation in your selected category

    • Use of steam, sauna and three natural spring-fed pools

    • Daily replenished fruit basket and minibar

    • The services of a Personal Assistant

    • Wi-Fi in the room and certain areas of the estate

  • Your included wellness experiences:

    1 x private one-on-one Studio Pilates or Exercise Physiology session per person with Tanya Cates

    CANGGU

    • Private Tanah Lot e-bike group tour

    • 1 x 60 minute COMO Shambhala Massage Treatment per person

    • Sensory scented candle making workshop with Seven Senses Lab

    • Private group beach meditation session with Tanya

    • Private group Sunrise ‘Vibe Rise’ session

    • Private group Unfurl Mat Pilates class with Tanya

    • COMO Uma Canggu scheduled wellbeing classes (additional charge applies to some classes)

    • Use of the gym, sauna, steam room and swimming pool

    • Mocktail making class

    UBUD

    • Village & rice paddy private group biking tour with COMO guide

    • 2x 60 minute COMO Shambhala treatments per person

    • COMO Shambhala cooking class with nutrition talk on the Shambhala philosophy

    • Private group gratitude canang making class

    • Private group qigong class with COMO instructor

    • Private group yoga class with COMO instructor

    • Private group water purification ceremony with local village priest

    • Community generosity excursion

    • COMO Shambhala Scheduled wellbeing classes (additional charge applies to some classes)

  • CANGGU:

    • Daily breakfast at COMO Beach Club

    • 2x lunch and 3x dinner at COMO Beach Club

    UBUD

    • Daily breakfast at Kudus restaurant

    • 2x lunch and 2x dinner at Glow restaurant

    • Dinner at Uma Cucina

    • Surprise Farewell Dinner

    • Picnic lunch at Kedara Water garden

    • Group cooking class / lunch at Glow restaurant

    • Transfer from Denpasar airport to COMO Uma Canggu on Day 1

    • Transfer from COMO Shambhala Estate to Denpasar airport on Day 8

    • Flights to Bali

    • Travel insurance

    • Alcoholic Beverages

    • Lunch on Day 3 (Canggu)

    • Any optional excursions

    • Certain scheduled COMO classes may incur a small surcharge

    • Transfers to COMO Uma Canggu if not coming from Denpasar airport on Day 1

    • Transfers from COMO Shambhala Estate if not travelling to Denpasar airport on Day 8

Register Your Interest Today!

If you’d love to join us in Bali for Travel The Y Way, please register your interest by filling out the form below. Once we have all the final details and costings locked in, you’ll be the first to know!