Bali Curated: Quiet Luxury & Hidden Gems

• Hidden waterfall and jungle picnic: At Capella Ubud, let your Capella Culturist arrange a trek to a secret waterfall, complete with a champagne picnic in the jungle.

• Balinese purification ceremony: Stay at Capella Ubud and experience a private blessing ritual at Tirta Empul temple, accompanied by a local priest and your personal guide.

• East Bali temple and water palace discovery: From Amankila, spend a day exploring the historic royal water palaces of Tirtagangga and Ujung, returning to your clifftop suite for sunset cocktails.

• Luxury picnic on a private black-sand beach: Let Amankila arrange a boat transfer to their exclusive beach club, where a shaded bale and picnic feast await—completely secluded.

• Eco-chic indulgence in Tabanan: Base yourself at Nirjhara and enjoy a day of surfing lessons at Kedungu Beach followed by a treatment in their serene jungle spa.

• Evening under the stars: At Nirjhara, end the day with a starlit dinner by the cascading waterfall, accompanied by live gamelan music for a magical finish.

• Forest-to-table dining and foraging: At Buahan—A Banyan Tree Escape, join the chef for a guided foraging walk through the jungle, then savor a plant-based tasting menu highlighting hyperlocal ingredients.

• Silent retreat in the mountains: Stay at Buahan and embrace their “no walls, no doors” philosophy with sunrise meditation, sound healing, and forest bathing in a completely open-air villa.

• Wildlife and snorkeling in West Bali National Park: From The Menjangan, explore the park’s mangrove trails by horseback, then snorkel or dive the vibrant reefs of Menjangan Island, a protected marine sanctuary.

• Twilight kayak and beach bonfire: End your day at The Menjangan with a golden-hour kayak through calm lagoon waters followed by a private seafood barbecue under the stars.

This is a curated mix of local secrets and under-the-radar fine dining.

Ubud & Central Bali

• Cafe Pomegranate: Set in the middle of rice fields, this open-air café is best at sunset, when lanterns glow and the view stretches across the paddies.

• Mozaic: An intimate garden restaurant offering exquisite French—Indonesian tasting menus and one of Bali’s most refined culinary experiences.

• Aperitif Restaurant & Bar: A 1920s-inspired fine-dining destination with an inventive degustation menu and impeccable service, tucked away in a quiet corner of Ubud.

• Rüsters: A stylish café, roastery, pottery studio, and farm-to-table restaurant on the edge of Ubud’s rice fields. Come for beautifully roasted coffee. Stay for seasonal Nordic-inspired dishes and sunset cocktails with sweeping views.

East Bali & Sidemen

• Tandjung Sari Restaurant: A Sanur icon set right on the beach, this restaurant serves refined Balinese cuisine in a breezy, romantic setting. Twice a month, the hotel hosts enchanting Balinese dance performances, turning dinner into a cultural experience under the stars.

• Warung Uma Anyar: A rustic thatched-roof eatery with sweeping Sidemen Valley views and authentic Balinese dishes cooked over a wood fire.

• Sleeping Gajah Kitchen (Wapa di Ume Sidemen): Riverside dining that feels serene and secluded, with a slow-food menu highlighting local ingredients.

Seminyak, Canggu & Tabanan

• Biku: A charming tea lounge in a 150-year-old Javanese joglo house, famous for its afternoon tea, Balinese specialties, and welcoming, tranquil vibe.

• Sangsaka: A hidden gem offering creative, wood-fired Indonesian cuisine in an intimate space—perfect for adventurous food lovers.

• Pescado Bali: A cozy Spanish seafood bistro tucked away on a quiet street, ideal for sharing paella and sangria in a relaxed, romantic setting.

North & West Bali

• The Octagon (The Menjangan): Open-air dining in West Bali National Park with sweeping views from jungle canopy to the sea—peaceful, scenic, and unforgettable.