Six extraordinary experiences to put on your Bali bucket list

From the grand to the gourmet, experience a different side to this Island hotspot with Ametis Villa

The Indonesian island of Bali has long been a hotspot for travelers the world over. From the sumptuous and luxurious, to the bohemian and adventurous, the tropical destination appeals to holiday makers of all persuasions, transporting them to a paradise that is a true delight for the senses. Whether you’ve been a frequent visitor to the island, or are planning your first trip, Ametis Villas have a range of bespoke experiences that give you access to a different side of Bali, bringing together the sights, sounds, and tastes of this must-visit destination to help you create memories that will last a lifetime.

The accommodation

Set in the coastal village of Canggu, Ametis Villas is a contemporary retreat that offers personalised hospitality and luxury home comforts. Eight Premier Villas and five Imperial Villas are designed for romance and seclusion, with one bedroom, a living area, kitchen, and pool creating a true home-away-from-home experience. The larger Grand Villa has three bedrooms to accommodate groups and families, while interconnecting options can join two of the smaller villas into a two bedroom compound.

With lush, verdant gardens, and contemporary interiors, the villas feel almost palatial, enveloping you in modern take on Indonesian architecture and design, where your every need has been thoughtfully anticipated. A personal butler is assigned to guests on check-in for the duration of their stay to help elevate and customise their villa experience, assisting with bookings, reservations, recommendations, and travel. It’s through this butler that guests can unlock the villa’s menu of experiences, giving them a taste of the true spirit of Bali expertly curated by the Ametis team.

Culture

One of Bali’s main appeals is its rich cultural tapestry, where an undercurrent of spirituality charges the island and informs much of its day-to-day activities. Guests of Ametis have a unique opportunity to experience the Balinese culture up close, with an option to have a private dining experience accompanied by traditional Balinese dance and music. From within the tropical gardens of your villa, hear from a mini orchestra and witness a classic dance from local performers Sanggar Tari Yowana Duta, who will perform routines including the Baris Tunggal (solo warrior dance) and Cendrawasih (bird of paradise dance).

For those that want to take some of the Balinese culture home with them, a private cooking lesson will teach guests about the flavours and techniques of the island’s traditional cooks. A local expert will run a lesson inside your villa, taking you through five different authentic recipes using fresh produce and spices with age-old traditional techniques and cooking styles. Once the class is complete, guests will sit down to dine on their feast turning it into the best kind of immersive lesson.

Private Dining

One of Ametis’ signature experiences is “precious dinner on the beach”, whereby villa staff create a scene that feels straight from a movie. This private dinner will be served on a table set on the soft sand of nearby Canggu Beach, with flickering candles and flowers surrounding the scene, as waves gently ripple onto the shore. Cocktails and canapés will be served as the sun begins to set, before a private chef will cook up a barbeque dinner. This once-in-a-lifetime experience is certainly one to savour.

Back inside the villa, your private butler is able to arrange in-villa dining experiences that include flowers and candles set up around and on your private pool, setting the mood for an intimate evening with a four-course culinary journey that can feature a menu tailored to your personal tastes.

Excursions

If you’re ready to explore Bali more deeply, booking an out-of-villa excursion will take you on a private journey through the island. Visit sprawling rice fields, majestic temples, and traditional villages for an authentic experience that will uncover the beating heart of the province. While your personal butler can help arrange private car and guide you for any areas and landmarks of the island, you can also pick from ready-made itineraries where the hard work of planning has been done for you.

Experience Bali’s tranquil beauty with a day tour that begins with a visit to Taman Ayun, a delightful temple compound surrounded by a moat and tropical greenery in the village of Mengwi. This will be followed with a private picnic in the the cool hills of Bedugul, before heading to Jatiluwih, a world heritage site where rice terraces cascade down a sloping landscape. The day will finish with a stop at the awe-inspiring Tanah Lot, a temple perched on a rocky islet in the sea providing a stunning backdrop for a sunset to remember.

A second tour involves an educational farm experience, integrating guests with locals and traditional village life. You’ll learn about Subak, the traditional Balinese irrigation system in the Tabanan regency and visit a local elementary school and traditional Balinese home in Tunjuk Village. Here, guests can participate in rice planting, before trekking through local plantations to learn about growing and cultivating local fruits and spices. A local will climb coconut trees to provide guests with the freshest possible refreshments, before a traditional Balinese lunch will be served with locals.

Bucketlist experiences

For many, the true allure of Bali is in its spirit, where unfathomable landscapes and a rich culture provide a backdrop for a transformative escape While luxury accommodation, a thriving culinary scene, and the promise of unparalleled relaxation draw people in, those lucky enough to find unique and bespoke experiences will see another side to the island, unlocking its authenticity and beating heart. Thanks to Ametis Villas, all this and more are made available to guests, letting them explore Bali from a luxurious and elevated home base to create the experience of a lifetime. 

Ametis Villa
ametisvilla.com