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AMANDARI, UBUD
Nestled in the wilderness of the Ayung Valley,
just 15 minutes from Ubud, Amandari oozes serenity.
Framed by jungle and rice terraces in Bali’s cultural
heartland, the grounds are characterised by thatched
houses, bamboo ceilings and coconut-wood awnings.
The Village and Valley suites offer clear views of rice
paddies from their private courtyard gardens. Guests
can also choose from eight Pool suites, where they can
spend the day in their private 40m 2 pool before
enjoying sundowners at the communal tree-top terrace
bar. A music pavilion hosts nightly gamelan (traditional
drumming) performances, while tailor-made
excursions on foot, bike or even white-water
raft are available. www.aman.com/resorts/amandari
Terletak di tengah hutan belantara Lembah
Ayung yang berjarak 15 menit dari Ubud, Amandari
menawarkan ketenangan. Dikelilingi hutan dan
persawahan di jantung budaya Bali, area ini bercirikan
rumah-rumah beratap jerami, langit-langit bambu
dan kanopi kayu kelapa. Suite Village dan Valley
menawarkan pemandangan sawah yang terlihat
jelas dari halaman pribadi. Para tamu juga bisa
memilih dari suite Pool yang berjumlah delapan,
di mana mereka dapat menghabiskan hari di kolam
renang pribadi seluas 40 meter persegi sebelum
menikmati matahari terbenam di teras bar komunal
yang terletak di puncak pohon. Sebuah paviliun
musik menampilkan pertunjukan gamelan setiap
malam. Selain itu tersedia juga wisata khusus
dengan berjalan kaki, bersepeda atau dengan rakit.