Enjoy Serenity in The Midst Of Tranquil Villa During Nyepi

Nyepi or known as Day of Silence which marks Balinese New Year. It is celebrate every Isakawarsa or Saka new year. The island would fall silent for 24 hours every year. There will be no flights, activites, fire nor electricity. The Balinese honor the new year with stillness and silent.

They believed by doing it so, it would avoid from harm when demons and gods fly overhead due to they think that it is uninhabited.

However, as outdoor activities and other activities related to cook are limited, you can do below activities while you are stay at your Villa. Here’s we curate some of activities to do if you happen in Bali during Nyepi:

1. Yoga and Meditation

It is believed that Yoga and meditation are good to decrease stress and anxiety. While the phone is not connected to the internet, perhaps it is good to get away from phone for awhile and do meditation and/or yoga in the midst of tranquil and beauty villa.

2. Join Offering Making Class

Canang Sari is an offering that made by Hindu Balinese to thank the Sang Hyang Widhi Wasa in praise and prayer on daily basis. It is common to see in Hindu temple, small shrines at house or even on the ground.

You may sometimes wondering how the Balinese create their offering and what should to be included and what shouldn’t. If you happen to be our guest during Nyepi, you might as well want to try create Canang Sari. Besides to enhance your experience, you will get to know the meaning of Canang Sari more in depth.

For more info, kindly contact your butler.

3. Spa and Massage

As all the outdoor activities are prohibited, perhaps it is a good day for sit back and relaxing at your Villa. You may want to order our Balinese Massage or doing bath ritual in your room while read your favorite book.

Visit our Ruby Spa for more info.

Those are the activities that we curated for you that you might like. Do you have any suggestion on activity that possibly can on Nyepi? Comment down below!

The Ultimate Guide to Enjoy Chinese New Year in Bali

The celebration of Chinese New Year is also referred to spring festival. This festive is animated by flying dragon, lion dance or Barongsai, fortune cookies, and fireworks. All places are well dressed up by the red and gold as the dominant colors. In Bali, the Chinese New Year is usually celebrated by tourists and also Balinese with Chinese descent. Here is the ultimate guideline of the celebration to help you on your way. Gong xi fa cai!

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  • Visit Buddhist Temple

During the day, the Buddhist temples in Bali will be livelier than usual day. The celebration takes a place in all Buddhist temples. If you stay at Ametis Villa, you can visit Vihara Dharmayana in Kuta and Vihara Buddha Dharma in Seminyak as the nearest Buddhist temples from Canggu.

  • Savor Chinese Delicacies

Tasting Chinese food during this once-a-year moment could gain your happiness. Indeed, there are a great number of Chinese restaurants in Bali, but maybe you need the best one. You can try Happy Chappy’s traditional Cantonese-style food or experience the colonial Shanghai-style food in Mamasan.

  • Cultural Day Tour to Tanah Lot

Bali is known as the island of thousand temples for a reason. Each village in Bali own temple, but Tanah Lot is one of the most worth visit temple. So when in Bali, the visit to Tanah Lot should be on your list. As one of small luxury villa in Bali, Ametis Villa’s Butler can arrange you a unique experience of a cultural day tour.

  • Private Yoga Lesson

Today more people are starting to learn yoga to reduce stress, improve self discipline, well being, and confidence. Doing yoga continuously will balance your mind and body very well. It is the right thing to do in creating the perfect new beginning on Chinese New Year.

  • Enjoy Balinese Massage

What else can we do after a morning yoga practice? A Balinese massage could enhance more relaxation after your yoga routine. It will automatically boost your good mood for the new beginning.

Planning an unforgettable Chinese New Year in Bali?

Book our Chinese New Year Getaway here or contact us if you require an assistance to stay at our Bali villas in Canggu. We are delighted to help you planning a trip to Bali and stay in our Bali private villa.

Where to Celebrate Christmas and New Year’ Eve in Canggu

The holiday spirit in Bali has spread out for much long time, due to booming tourism industry. Canggu, once it was the coastal village now it is the hypest area in Bali. To celebrate your holiday season, there are many dining options during stay at Ametis Villa Bali, suit for family, frinds, or even honeymoon couple in Bali. Here we picked the must-try dining venue during Christmas and New Year’s Eve season.

1. Billy Ho

Sharing a meal with your friend or love one or enjoy your good conversation at Billy Ho, the latest offering by master chef Will Meyrick. Located in our Stylish Design Villa, Ametis Villa Bali, Billy Ho brings soothing solace to Canggu, Bali through the comfort food of Izakaya Japanese cuisine. Currently, they have special promotion for Sake on Friday and Saturday. A special menu will be prepared for the festive season. Advance 2 weeks booking and deposit is required to enjoy the new year eve dinner at Billy Ho!

Check the menu here!

Billy Ho – Jl. Pantai Batu Bolong, Canggu, Bali

2. The Slow

Just a few minutes walk away from Ametis, this artsy and modern restaurant is a good thing to celebrate and start your next year journey. There will be an event coming soon on New Year’s Eve that brings you a joy while celebrating Christmas and New Year in Bali.

The Slow – Jl. Pantai Batu Bolong No.97, Canggu, Bali

3. Lacalita Bar y Cocina

Located 5 minutes’ walk away from Ametis Villa, here you can enjoy fresh Mexican food backdropped by colorful mural, an endless instagrammable place to visit. They’ll most likely have a special event on New Year’s Eve. Try Lacalita’s tacos for your new year’s dinner, take a picture with your friend or your lover, and update your experience on instagram.

Lacalita Bar y Cocina – Jl. Pantai Batu Bolong No. 68, Canggu, North Kuta

4. The Loft

Just 2 minutes’ drive from Ametis Villa, The Loft offers an epic nature’s green and healthy gourmet bites. Most of the menu is mixed of plant based and modern cuisine dishes for breakfast, lunch, also suitable to enjoy Bali’s Christmas night warm.

The Loft –Jl. Pantai Batu Bolong No. 50A, Canggu North Kuta

5. Beer & Co Canggu

Offers various fine selection of beer, wine and both local and imported spirit, Beer & co could be one of the best place around Canggu to celebrate New Year’ eve. They usually held a New Year Party, accompanied with live music. Here you can enjoy beer, wine, snack, and delicious lobster to celebrate unforgettable New Year eve.

Beer & Co – Jl. Pantai Batu Bolong No.35A, Canggu, Bali

6. Black Sand Brewery

Another beer stop in Canggu is Black Sand Brewery. It’s the first proper brewery open in Canggu district. Inspired by lack of good beer on the area, Black Sand Brewery presents as the big thing for like-minded beer enthusiasts. Here you can enjoy the more than just beer and food for the coolest new year’ eve!

Black Sand Brewery – Jl. Pantai Batu Bolong No.12, Canggu, Bali

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Romantic Private Dining by Ametis Villa

Last but not least, if you prefer to privately enjoy your Christmas dinner, Ametis Villa, which is well known as a perfect honeymoon villa in Bali, has a Romantic Private Dining to offer. It is a once in a lifetime romantic journey where we offer you an unforgettable dining experience in the privacy of your own villa.

Interested?

Drop us an email here!