Anantara Ubud Bali Resort Welcomes the Festive Season

Anantara Ubud Bali Resort welcomes the 2026 - 2027 festive season in Bali with Joyful Celebration in the Highlands, a programme of Christmas and New Year dining, Balinese cultural experiences, nature journeys and restorative wellness. Running from 10 December 2026 to 10 January 2027, the celebrations unfold amid the rainforest landscapes of Payangan, north of Ubud, offering couples, families and friends a meaningful way to close the year and welcome 2027.

Surrounded by the natural beauty and traditions of Payangan, the festive programme extends beyond the traditional Christmas table. Guests can move between celebratory dining, immersive journeys into the surrounding landscape, family activities and wellness rituals inspired by Balinese traditions.

Christmas Eve in the Highlands
On 24 December 2026, Christmas Eve is celebrated across two of the resort’s signature restaurants.

At Amerta, Christmas Eve Chef’s Specials bring seasonal dishes to the table in an intimate setting overlooking the rainforest. The experience is priced at IDR 1,600,000++ per person.

For families and friends, Kirana presents a Christmas Eve Family Feast served family-style and inspired by the joy of sharing. The experience is priced at IDR 988,000++ per person, with 10% savings for bookings made by 20 December 2026. Children aged four to 11 receive 50% off at both restaurants.

Throughout December, Steak & Wine Indulgence at Amerta pairs premium steaks with carefully selected wines in the restaurant’s rainforest setting. From 10 December 2026 to 10 January 2027, guests can also settle into Festive Poolside Cocktail Hours at the Family Pool and Sulang Bar, with handcrafted cocktails overlooking the surrounding landscape.

New Year’s Eve in Payangan
On 31 December 2026, Anantara Ubud Bali Resort welcomes the final evening of the year with two distinct dining experiences.

At Kirana, the Global Flavours New Year’s Eve Buffet brings together international favourites and seasonal flavours for a celebratory feast, priced at IDR 1,950,000++ per person. At Amerta, a New Year’s Eve Set Dinner presents a refined multi-course menu featuring premium ingredients and contemporary Mediterranean flavours, priced at IDR 1,975,000++ per person. Both experiences offer 10% savings when booked by 20 December 2026. Children aged four to 11 receive 50% off.

The evening continues with a Countdown Cocktail Celebration from 9.00 pm to 1.00 am. Handcrafted cocktails accompany a captivating Kecak dance performance, bringing one of Bali’s cultural traditions into the final hours of the year before guests gather to welcome 2027.

A Festive Journey Through Nature and Wellness
Beyond Christmas and New Year dining, the festive season offers opportunities to discover another side of Bali through nature, culture and wellness.

The four-hour Alas Taro Exploration takes guests into a landscape of ancient trees, rich biodiversity and Balinese traditions, revealing stories connected to local life and the land.

At Anantara Spa, the two-hour Spiritual Elevation Ritual draws inspiration from Balinese wellness traditions, combining mindful rituals and holistic therapies designed to restore balance to body and mind.

For a deeper journey, Journey to Joy – Signature Day Retreat brings together the Alas Taro Exploration, a restorative Taksu Massage and the Agni Yajna ceremony in a full-day experience connecting nature, wellness and Balinese tradition. Anantara-Ubud-Bali-Resort-e-Boo…

Festive Moments for Families
Younger guests can join a series of festive activities including Christmas nature crafts, mini-Christmas tree creation and cupcake decorating. The programme also includes Subak Walks through the resort surroundings and a Balinese Prayer Journey at the resort temple on selected dates between 23 and 31 December 2026.

Set amid the highland landscapes of Payangan, Anantara Ubud Bali Resort’s festive season brings together celebration and a deeper connection to place. From Christmas Eve dinners and New Year’s Eve celebrations to Balinese wellness, culture and nature, Joyful Celebration in the Highlands offers a different rhythm for the holidays, shaped by the landscape and traditions surrounding the resort.

Joyful Celebration in the Highlands runs from 10 December 2026 to 10 January 2027.

Anantara Ubud Bali Resort
Jl. Raya Puhu Payangan, Gianyar, Bali
Phone: +62 361 2017888
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