WHERE JUNGLE IMMERSION MEETS SPIRITUAL RENEWAL
Cradled in dense jungle on the banks of the Ayung River, Bali’s longest and most sacred waterway, Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan offers two extraordinary ways to arrive. Guests may cross a dramatic suspension bridge floating above the treetops and step into the rooftop lotus pond, or, for a unique check-in experience, arrive by river raft after a two-hour adventure down the Ayung River. From either entrance, the resort unfolds gradually through layered rice fields, thatched-roof villas and lush tropical forest.
With just 60 suites and villas nestled into the landscape, the resort is designed for privacy, stillness and connection to nature. Interiors feature teak wood, hand-carved stone and wide windows that open to views of the jungle canopy or the river below. Each villa includes a private plunge pool and open-air living space that mirrors the contours of the valley.
Wellness at Sayan is shaped by the philosophy of balance between the seen and unseen. The Sacred River Spa features seven private spa villas, each named after a sacred Balinese element such as water, fire or sound. Treatments include Restu Bumi, a spiritual cleansing ritual paired with a warm gemstone massage, and Tirta Ening, which draws on the healing power of water. Sessions begin and end with the resonance of quartz crystal singing bowls and incorporate botanicals by Synthesis Organics. Guests also have access to a sound healing room, a hybrid infrared and Swedish sauna, a nail studio and the open-air Dharma Satya Yoga Pavilion. Resident Wellness Mentor Ibu Fera, a former Buddhist nun, leads daily meditation, life talks and the Sacred Nap, a guided practice of deep rest in a silk hammock.
Dining flows with the natural rhythm of the setting. Ayung Terrace serves regional Indonesian cuisine with open views of the valley. Riverside offers Mediterranean flavours from Italy, Spain, France, Lebanon and Greece in a relaxed riverfront setting. With a focus on shared plates and grilled dishes, meals are paired with thoughtfully selected wines and the sound of the Ayung River below. Sokasi invites guests to take part in wood-fired Balinese cooking, from early morning market visits to private dinners prepared outdoors.
The resort’s experiences encourage deeper engagement with the surrounding landscape. Guests can take part in rice planting, village cycling, white-water rafting and guided visits to local temples. Children are welcomed into Balinese culture through the Pici Pici Club, with daily activities in craft, dance and storytelling.
From river arrival to rooftop lotus pond, Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan offers a stay shaped by its setting in the Ayung River Valley. Every detail reflects a deep connection to nature, culture and the quiet traditions of the island.
Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan
At a glance
- Five-star villa and suite resort in the Ayung River Valley, just 15 minutes from central Ubud
- 60 suites and villas crafted from teak, stone and bamboo, each with a private terrace or plunge pool
- Iconic “rice bowl” architecture accessed via a dramatic suspension bridge or a river raft check-in experience
- Two distinct dining venues: Ayung Terrace for modern Indonesian cuisine and Riverside for Mediterranean fare
- Sokasi Cooking School offers immersive classes that explore Balinese rituals, ingredients and techniques, including a market tour and six-dish menu with vegan and vegetarian options
- Jati Bar serves light bites and terracotta barrel-aged cocktails with sweeping views of the Ayung River Valley
- Surrounded by jungle, rice terraces and sacred water features in one of Bali’s most spiritually significant landscapes
For leisure and pleasure
- The Sacred River Spa features seven private spa villas and treatment spaces inspired by the Balinese elements of water, fire and sound
- Signature rituals include Restu Bumi and Tirta Ening, complemented by infrared and Swedish sauna treatments, a sound healing room and the open-air Dharma Satya Yoga Pavilion
- Chef’s Table Dinner at Sokasi offers a seven-course Balinese dinner served in a riverside kitchen, featuring heritage dishes such as babi guling and bebek betutu slow-roasted in a traditional clay oven
- Daily yoga, meditation, sound healing and Sacred Nap sessions led by resident wellness mentor Ibu Fera
- Cultural and nature-based activities such as white-water rafting, rice planting, village cycling and hidden temple tours
- Pici Pici Kids Club and Sokasi cooking classes for children, reflecting Balinese traditions through food, craft and storytelling
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