Amanwana's jetty stretching into an emerald sea

Photo: Amanwana

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Six nights through three Amans in Indonesia

To a village in a gorge, an island national park and the southern coast. Seven days that NEWT Bespoke staff actually travelled.

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Three Amans with different scenery, two nights each

An itinerary that NEWT Bespoke staff actually travelled. From Ubud in Bali, fly to Sumbawa, then take a boat to Amanwana on Moyo Island. Finish with a relaxed stay in a villa in southern Bali. We present the actual flow as it was, including the transfers by domestic flight and boat.

Duration: 7 days (6 nights)
Stay: Two nights each at Amandari, Amanwana and Aman Villas at Nusa Dua
Transfer: Two domestic flights (Bali ⇄ Sumbawa), boat and private car

Amandari's infinity pool reflecting the evening mountains and forest

Photo: Amandari

Ubud, Bali · Day 1–3

Amandari

2 nights

A resort modelled on a Balinese village, overlooking the Ayung River gorge. Two days to experience Ubud's culture, from prayer at a temple at dawn to dinner with Balinese dance.

Day 1

EveningArrive at Denpasar International Airport. By private car, about 1 hour 30 minutes to Amandari

Day 2

Early morningTake part in melukat, a purification ritual with holy water, at Tirta Empul Temple
AfternoonA 60-minute massage at the resort spa
NightAfter Balinese dance, megibung, a traditional Balinese feast shared around large platters

Day 3

Early morningPick up a boxed breakfast and head to the airport. Fly to Sumbawa on a domestic flight

A thatched-roof suite at Amandari surrounded by greenery

Photo: Amandari

The terrace seating of Amandari's restaurant overlooking the gorge forest

Photo: Amandari

Photo: Amandari

An Amanwana tent among trees on the beach

Photo: Amanwana

Moyo Island · Day 3–5

Amanwana

2 nights

A resort of 17 tents in a cove on Moyo Island, a designated national park. At sea, go out to meet whale sharks; in the forest, walk to a waterfall.

Day 3

NoonFrom Sumbawa airport, transfer by car and boat to Amanwana's jetty
EveningWalk to Crocodile Head, a lookout on the headland, to watch the sun set over the Flores Sea

Day 4

Early morningGo out by boat to meet whale sharks (depending on weather and sea conditions)
AfternoonTo Barry's Fall, a waterfall deep in the forest. You can swim in its limestone pool

Day 5

MorningReturn by boat, about 45 minutes, to Sumbawa and fly to Bali on a domestic flight

A swimmer and a whale shark against light on the water

Photo: Amanwana

An Amanwana ocean view tent on the beach against the forest

Photo: Amanwana

An Amanwana boat floating on a sunset sea

Photo: Amanwana

A villa's dining pavilion overlooking a green garden

Photo: Aman Villas at Nusa Dua

Nusa Dua, Bali · Day 5–7

Aman Villas at Nusa Dua

2 nights

A private villa with a pool in a tropical garden. With dedicated staff and a chef, meals and yoga can be enjoyed within the villa. Two nights to take the end of the journey slowly.

Day 5

NoonArrive at the villa. The chef prepares lunch to your taste
NightA barbecue dinner by the villa's pool

Day 6

MorningAn Indonesian cooking class at the villa. What you make becomes your lunch
EveningPrivate yoga at the villa

Day 7

MorningTo the Museum Pasifika, which collects art of Asia and the Pacific
NightTo the airport. Fly to Japan on a late-night flight

A pool with parasols surrounded by trees

Photo: Aman Villas at Nusa Dua

A villa bedroom with a canopy bed and a view of the garden

Photo: Aman Villas at Nusa Dua

Photo: Aman Villas at Nusa Dua

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