From Christmas Eve dinners and a New Year’s Eve Kecak performance to Balinese wellness rituals and family activities, Anantara Ubud Bali Resort offers a festive programme shaped by its highland surroundings.
The festive season in Bali does not have to revolve around busy streets and crowded celebrations. In Payangan, north of Ubud, Anantara Ubud Bali Resort is taking a different approach, inviting guests to spend the holidays surrounded by rainforest landscapes and Balinese traditions.
Running from 10 December 2026 to 10 January 2027, the resort’s ‘Joyful Celebration in the Highlands’ programme brings together seasonal dining, cultural activities, nature exploration, and wellness experiences.
Christmas Eve on 24 December will feature two dining options. At Amerta, guests can enjoy a special menu overlooking the rainforest, priced at IDR1,600,000++ per person. Meanwhile, Kirana offers a family-style feast at IDR988,000++ per person, designed for sharing with family and friends. Children aged four to 11 receive 50% off at both restaurants.
For New Year’s Eve, Kirana will serve a global buffet, while Amerta presents a multi-course dinner with contemporary Mediterranean flavours. Both are followed by a countdown celebration from 9pm to 1am, featuring handcrafted cocktails and a traditional Kecak dance performance as guests welcome 2027.
Other than the dining programme, guests can explore the surrounding landscape through the four-hour Alas Taro Exploration, or experience Balinese-inspired treatments at Anantara Spa. The Journey to Joy signature day retreat combines nature exploration, a Taksu Massage, and the Agni Yajna ceremony. Families can also take part in Christmas crafts, tree-making, cupcake decorating, Subak Walks, and a Balinese Prayer Journey on selected dates.
With activities running throughout the festive period, the resort offers guests several ways to celebrate while experiencing the culture and natural surroundings of Payangan.
Anantara Ubud Bali Resort
Jalan Raya Puhu Payangan No. 88
Bali 80572, Indonesia
T: (+0361) 2017888
E: ubud@anantara.com
W: anantara.com
IG: @anantaraubudbali
