How to embrace some key Y Factors in Bali
The influx of wellness retreats and luxury Resorts available in Bali is the cause of decision fatigue for many travellers seeking a wellness revival or just a high end getaway to paradise. The coined ‘land of the gods’ is now a raging tourist hot spot, but this doesn’t mean you can’t still find the Bali you are looking for.
Travellers will opt to avoid trip-long tours in the interest of relishing in the country's culture. The same can be said for a pre-planned wellness retreat – you risk returning home unfulfilled and disappointed. This infamous Indonesian island is arguably the greatest place to seek a flow of balance, with a buffet of locations serving each type of traveller, and many a spot to embrace our Y Factors.
Our Y Factors are a revolutionary way to categorise travel according to travellers’ different portals of passion. They allow us to connect our clients with experiences that truly resonate with their wants, needs and dreams, ensuring the most custom-fit trip possible. Today we want to take you on a journey through the lens of well-being, sustainability & nature, and the unexpected, because we all know the Bali that you can typically expect.
WELL-BEING - FIVE ELEMENTS, UBUD
A windy journey away from the bustling, westerner lined streets of Canggu and Berawa, reveals the tropical forests and the flowing rivers of Ubud. Arriving at Five Elements Retreat, you would be forgiven for thinking you had been whisked off to a remote part of the jungle on one of Bali’s neighbouring islands. Not a sound from the outside world will find you here, and your only companions will be the bamboo havens that line the Retreat grounds, the deep breaths you start each day with, the rush of the river and the whoosh of the tropical foliage in the breeze.
Suggested is a fully immersive retreat where you will find yourself winding your way through ginger lined, bamboo fringed paths to either your Riverside or Hillside Villa. A stunning abode, offering solace for your mind, body and soul. A flower filled bathtub by the riverside, a four-poster bed complete with white canopy, and an outdoor bathroom to shower amongst the trees and under the stars.
Nestled on the banks of the Ayung River, Fivelements Retreat Bali is an award-winning eco-conscious wellness retreat deeply rooted in the ancient traditions of Bali, making it a peaceful sanctuary to embrace authentic Balinese Healing, Plant-based Cuisine and Sacred Arts. Wake up and join our interactive morning yoga class followed by a plant-based breakfast in the lush surroundings at the award-winning Sakti Dining Room. The perfect escape to honour your WELL-BEING commitments for the new year.
SUSTAINABILITY & NATURE - ULAMAN ECO LUXURY RESORT
A secluded, lush haven of tranquility awaits you. Spending any amount of time at distinctive Ulaman Eco Retreat will result in you feeling renewed and invigorated while leaving the smallest ecological footprint possible. Recharge your mind, body and soul. Ulaman offers a unique holistic retreat experience—immersed in traditional Balinese culture—for people who strive to live more consciously without compromising comfort and luxury.
A unique holistic retreat experience for people who strive to live more consciously without compromising comfort and luxury.
Dino Magnatta, a Toronto native and an accomplished business entrepreneur, fell in love with the Balinese people, their culture, religion and spiritual beliefs throughout his business ventures and travel here in Bali over the past 22 years. His goal was to create a truly remarkable retreat with an “Ubud feel” located closer to Canggu and Seminyak areas, complete with tranquil water features that promotes whole-body wellness and paired the effort with ecologically-sound practices. When he connected with Charlie Hearn in 2019, a “green” architect from Inspiral Architect, it was a match made in eco-lux heaven when their ideas came together to create this unique eco-retreat.
In a secret Kaba Kaba jungle valley a mere twenty minute drive from the bustling tourist centre of Canggu, lies Bali’s newest gem. Offering a luxurious, tranquil and picturesque getaway from urban life. Ulaman is named after the river which flows through the perimeter of the property and is surrounded by untouched jungle forest, rice fields and of course, spectacular river views. The retreat offers on site yoga, meditation and sound healing experiences, a massage spa, salt water pools, comfortable landscaped outdoor seating areas, a private jungle waterfall and curated island tours accompanied by a private chauffeur. It is an ideal space for singles and couples, retreats, yoga teacher trainings, conferences and weddings. For its guests, Ulaman offers a selection of locally sourced Western and traditional Balinese cuisine and vegetarian/vegan options, prepared by Chef Arik. All produce, including vegetables, fruit and meats are curated from neighbouring farms and served on serving ware created by local artisans. Inside the suites, all of Ulaman’s natural bulk soaps, shampoos, massage oils and bug spray are sourced from local Balinese suppliers. Private chauffeur, butler and room service are provided with every stay.
THE UNEXPECTED - SOORI BALI
See, hear, feel, taste, and smell the unique experience that is Soori Bali.
The architecture and aesthetics complement the beauty of natural surroundings. Soori Bali is a blissful paradise with genuine connection to the villages and local culture. This connection is sensitively nurtured and shared with our guests seeking experiences beyond the ordinary.
Set on the edge of the ocean between the Mount Batukaru and terraced rice fields, Soori Bali is a hidden refuge, rejuvenating and peaceful. Located in the southwest Tabanan Regency, this is the last true frontier of Bali; it is Bali as it should be. Designed, owned and operated by renowned architect Soo K. Chan and his wife Ling Fu, the resort prioritizes environmental and cultural sustainability, treasuring and preserving nature’s gifts. Crafted from local materials, the hotel maintains a true sense of place. Each of the villas features a private pool with sweeping vistas. Keeping things pure, its restaurants use fresh produce from nearby farms and spices from its own garden; the resort’s spa uses only the highest quality organic products. Within easy reach of the legendary Tanah Lot, the resort is perfect for those seeking spiritual and recreational delights.
A Soori stay really is to embrace the Unexpected as it envelopes a part of the coastline that is both unexplored, and up and coming. A true luxury haven to find a new you.
