5am: Get up and go

Revitalise with a dip in your private plunge pool at Maya Ubud Resort and Spa (Jl Gunung Sari Peliatan). Luxe thatched-roof villas are surrounded by rice terraces and rainforest, and the breakfast buffet is a big deal. Don’t miss the pumpkin and coconut rice pudding.

10am: Monkey business

Take a stroll along Monkey Forest Road and admire the handiwork of local artists, then buy a bunch of bananas and make your way to the Monkey Forest. Monkeys will swing from the trees to greet you, babies and feisty teens in tow. If you’re keen to try your own monkey moves, head to The Yoga Barn (Jl Raya Pengosekan). With many different styles and classes for all levels, it’s the perfect way to work up an appetite before lunch.

12pm: Fuel stop

Sari Organik (Jl Raya Tjampuhan) is a floating bamboo cafe accessible only via a snaking path between paddies of rice fields. Its mission is to support local organic farmers; you can feast on colourful salads and stir-fries to local favourites, such as nasi goreng (fried rice) and there are fantastic vegetarian dishes.

2pm: Raw indulgence

The raw food movement has long been popular in this mountain village. Enjoy dessert at The Kafe (Jl Hanoman), Bali Buddha (Jl Jembawan), Down to Earth (Jl Goutama Selatan Gianyar) or Alchemy (Jl Penestanan Klod). Sweet treats include the likes of melt-in-the-mouth raw chocolate with mint and goji berries, creamy cashew and chai custard or coconut and macadamia snowballs.

4pm: Chill out

Drive 20 minutes out of town to Fivelements eco-resort (Puri Ahimsa Banjar Baturning, Mambal) where treatment rooms overlook lush rainforest and the tranquil Ayung River. The Coconut Harmony massage finishes with a coconut milk bath strewn with frangipani flowers.

6pm: Culture stop

Feast your eyes on a traditional Balinese dance at the Ubud Royal Palace (Jl Raya Ubud) as the sun goes down. If sunset cocktails are more your style, hang out with the expats at Naughty Nuri’s (Jl Raya Sangginan), sipping martinis all night long.

8pm: Meal ticket

Before your trip, book in to Locavore (Jl Dewi Sita) restaurant where you can curate your own degustation menu of three to nine dishes, including a dessert of chocolate served five ways.

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