Ubud, Bali★★★★★
Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve
In the Ayung river valley near Ubud: thatched villas, private pools and a deep sense of Balinese calm.
- River valley
- Pools
- Spa
- Dining
- Villas
Why we love it
Bali blends spiritual calm, great surf and some of the most beautiful villas in Asia.
We shape the journey around the season, the right places to stay and the way you like to travel, pairing it beautifully with a wellness retreat or Singapore where it suits.
barefoot mornings
Best for
Villas, wellness, surf
Best time
April to October
Style
Lush, design-led, restorative
Pair with
a wellness retreat or Singapore
Atlas note
We tailor the routing, the stays and the pace entirely around you.
barefoot mornings
Where the day begins and ends in the water.
Where to stay
The hotels we recommend in Bali.
A handful of stays we would book first, each arranged as part of a bespoke itinerary shaped around you.
Swipe to explore · the stays we would book first
Ubud, Bali★★★★★
Banyan Tree Ubud
Hillside pool villas overlooking a forested gorge near Ubud, private and serene, with a focus on wellbeing.
- Pool villas
- Spa
- Jungle
- Dining
- Privacy
Manggis, East Bali★★★★★
Amankila
An Aman on Bali's quiet east coast, famous for its three-tiered infinity pool stepping down towards the Lombok Strait.
- Tiered pools
- Beach club
- Spa
- Dining
- Sea
Jimbaran Bay, Bali★★★★★
Raffles Bali
Hillside villas with private pools above Jimbaran Bay, each with sweeping views to the sea and a short drive from the beach.
- Pool villas
- Sea views
- Spa
- Dining
- Beach
The places
Where to go in Bali.
The corners of Bali we know best, what to see in each, when to go and how we would shape the days. Swipe each card for more, and open the panels for the detail.
Swipe to explore · the regions worth knowing
The interior · jungle and culture
Ubud
Bali's spiritual and creative heart, set among emerald rice terraces and river gorges. Ubud is temples and gamelan, jungle villas with private pools and some of the finest wellness on the island.
Don't miss
- Tegallalang rice terraces
- The Monkey Forest
- Tirta Empul temple
- The art markets
- Jungle spa days
- The Campuhan ridge walk
The south-west coast · surf and style
Seminyak & Canggu
The stylish surf coast, where beach clubs, boutiques and long sunset dinners set the pace. Seminyak brings the polish and the dining, while neighbouring Canggu keeps things barefoot and easy.
Don't miss
- Sunset beach clubs
- Learning to surf
- Tanah Lot temple
- The Seminyak boutiques
- Beachfront dining
- Morning yoga
The Bukit peninsula · the clifftop south
Uluwatu
The dramatic clifftop south, with limestone headlands, world-class surf and the island's most glamorous resorts. Uluwatu pairs hidden coves and clifftop pools with a sea temple perched above the waves.
Don't miss
- Uluwatu temple at sunset
- The Kecak fire dance
- Padang Padang beach
- Clifftop swim spots
- The surf breaks
- Sundowners on the cliffs
The quiet east · temples and slow coast
East Bali
The quiet, traditional side of the island, where black-sand beaches meet ancient temples and the great volcano of Mount Agung. East Bali is unhurried days, water palaces and the serene Amankila above the sea.
Don't miss
- The Lempuyang Gates of Heaven
- Tirta Gangga water palace
- Mount Agung
- Sidemen valley
- Amed diving
- Quiet black-sand beaches
Signature experiences
Once in a lifetime.
The rare days we open up across Bali, from the famous to the few-ever-see. Each one arranged privately, as part of your journey.
Swipe to explore · rare days out
The interior · with a Balinese priest
A private blessing at a hidden temple
A quiet purification ceremony led by a local priest, at a temple kept well away from the crowds.
Ubud · in the canopy
A chef's table above the jungle
A private chef and a candlelit table set high in the treetops, the river and the forest all around you.
The highlands · before the gates open
A sunrise at Ulun Danu Beratan
The famous lake temple all but to yourselves at first light, with mist rising off the water and the mountains behind.
Nusa Penida · on the water
A private charter to Nusa Penida
Your own boat to the dramatic cliffs and turquoise bays off the south-east, anchoring in coves few ever reach.
The north · deep in the jungle
A trek to the Sekumpul falls
A guided walk through the rainforest to Bali's tallest waterfall, with a swim in the pool beneath it.
East Bali · at first light
Dawn at the Gates of Heaven
A privately arranged early visit to Lempuyang, the great split gate framing Mount Agung before the day begins.
Ubud · with a local family
A market, the rice fields and a Balinese table
Shop the morning market with a local cook, walk the terraces, then a long lunch prepared in their family compound.
The Bukit · above the waves
A clifftop spa day above the sea
A full day of private treatments and an infinity pool on the cliffs, with the Indian Ocean stretching out below.
Things to do
What to do in Bali.
The icons worth seeing, and the rare, one-off experiences we can quietly open up for you.
Not to be missed
- Sunrise at a hilltop temple
- Surf or learn to at Canggu
- Rice-terrace walks around Ubud
- Spa and yoga days
Rare & remarkable · by private arrangement
Beyond the obvious.
The experiences we quietly open up for travellers who want something few others will ever have.
- A private blessing with a Balinese priest
- A helicopter to a clifftop dinner
- A privately chartered phinisi to the Gilis
In frames
Bali, in frames.
A few moments to set the mood. Click any image to view it larger.
Good to know
Bali, answered.
When is the best time to visit Bali?
April to October. We will refine the timing around your dates, the weather and the wider journey.
Who is Bali best suited to?
Villas, wellness, surf. Tell us how you like to travel and we will tell you, honestly, whether it is the one.
Can Atlas&Co. arrange the full Bali itinerary?
Yes. We shape the whole journey, including the stays, transfers, guides and the details, and can pair it beautifully with a wellness retreat or Singapore.
shall we?
Every Bali journey we plan is private and made to measure.
Tell us your dates and how you like to travel, and we will shape the stays, the routing and the details around you.