YOUR DIRECTORY Welcome home! Selamat datang to the Island of the Gods and your Aman family located on the southern shores of Bali. We sincerely appreciate you selecting Amanusa as your vacation experience and it’s our great pleasure to share the many splendours our home has to offer. Whether your interests are recreational, historical, cultural, shopping, relaxation or a combination of all, it would be our pleasure to create a wonderful programme to suit your aspirations. Our Guest Assistants have a tremendous wealth of knowledge regarding locations to visit, out of the way shops to browse in, local dining experiences and magnificent sites to see. As you discover the beauty of the Balinese, you will realise the peaceful spirituality that adorns this unique isle. Within the modern complexities of today’s society, traditional life remains and is easily discovered should you wish. We encourage you to follow your curiosity and uncover the magic of Bali. Our entire family looks forward to sharing their knowledge with you. Peaceful wishes, Mark & the Amanusa Family YOUR AMANUSA FAMILY In Bali we believe in the philosophy of “Tri Hita Karana” (three steps to happiness), which teaches us that the path to happiness is by maintaining harmony and balance between spirit, community and nature. It is through this philosophy that we warmly welcome you into our hearts as family. Bali is a fascinating island that offers a myriad of enchanting adventures. Please take a little time to let us know your specific interests so we can point you in the right direction. Everyone is different and we want to ensure that your stay with us is as personalised as possible. Your Guest Assistant will personally look after you while you are here, you will find his or her card beside your telephone. We will be glad to help, it really doesn’t matter how seemingly trivial or immense, we are here for you. Amanusa is our home and we hope you will treat it as yours too, please consider us as family and allow us to take care of you. DISCOVERING BALI WITH AMANUSA ‘The Island of the Gods’, ‘The Morning of the World’, ‘The Last Paradise’, and ‘The Land of Magic’. Bali is known by many names and for good reason. This beautiful tropical island and its unique people offer countless unforgettable experiences. There is no limit of activities and opportunities to get close up and personal with Bali’s magic, its people and their remarkable culture. Amanusa offers a range of guest experiences that are fresh and fascinating; we have not just covered the traditional ‘must-sees’ but also unearthed some secret treasures and snippets of Bali that few people know about, including the local communities. Your Guest Assistant will be happy to arrange We would also like to suggest that our guests an itinerary of guided excursions to any of consider some of the simpler pleasures that Bali’s famous or most secret sites based on Bali offers, e.g.: a bowl of delicious soto ayam your personal interests. Our friendly drivers at a harbour-side warung at sunset to provide take great pride in sharing their knowledge of a delightful glimpse into everyday life in Bali; a Bali and are always happy to answer any private blessing at our Amanusa family temple questions. for peace of mind and serenity; or witnessing the sunrise from our Beach Club to see why Please let us know if you would like to take a Bali truly is the ‘Morning of the World’. Bali picnic lunch with you on your tour or if you doesn’t just have to be appreciated from the would prefer to eat at local spots along the luxury of your air-conditioned car! way. AMANUSA’S BALI The following are two of Amanusa’s tours, specially developed for our guests. They have been designed to combine Bali’s most secret and famous sites and may be taken as a full tour or you are welcome to select specific points of interest. If you wish to visit any other site in Bali not included here please do not hesitate to contact your Guest Assistant about it. AMANUSA’S SACRED TEMPLE TOUR Religious devotions are as much a part of daily life in Bali as breathing, eating and sleeping. To experience the true essence of Bali you really should not miss out on visiting at least one or two temples. Amanusa has developed this fascinating tour of four temples in our area which traces the steps of the Javanese high priest, Dang Hyang Nirartha, who came to Bali in 1537 in search of a sacred site where he could achieve enlightenment, known as Moksa in Hinduism. This expedition brought Nirartha to our Bukit region of South Bali. The four temples visited on our tour are Pura Goa Gong, Pura Geger, Pura Gunung Payung and Bali’s most famous temple, Pura Luhur Uluwatu; each temple has its own fascinating background of history and legends. If you are interested in more information about this tour please do not hesitate to contact your Guest Assistant. MENGESTA’S RICE BASKET TOUR World Heritage Experience This wonderful and unique tour of discovery takes you to the beating heart of Bali – the island’s rice growing district. The Balinese consider rice to be a direct gift from God, it is the most important crop farmed on the island and is deeply entrenched in the traditions and lifestyle of every community. Mengesta’s Rice Basket Tour visits some of Bali’s most picturesque rice growing regions and starts off with a visit to the Subak Museum in Tabanan. Subak is Bali’s Rice Farmers’ Co-operative and has been in existence for many hundreds of years and every rice farmer must be a member. The museum clearly demonstrates how the Subak irrigation system functions, the brilliant organisational skills of the Balinese people and their traditional farming methods of rice cultivation. In June 2012 UNESCO granted World Heritage cultural status to Bali’s Subak Irrigation System. The Tour continues into the heartland of the Bali’s rice growing district with breathtaking views of rice terraces, mountains and traditional villages. A relaxing picnic lunch is set up for you in a shaded bamboo bale in Mengesta, hidden in an idyllic spot with uninterrupted views of the rice terraces against a stunning backdrop of distant mountains. Additional points of interest along the way include the magnificent temple of Pura Luhur Batukaru, located in a tropical forest 1,300 metres up the slopes of Mt Batukaru; a traditional Balinese family compound; a secluded and little-known Balinese Catholic church. This is a journey to the very soul of Bali where the traditions of rice, religion, community life, history and personal sacrifice are woven together to provide a fascinating insight into the unique characteristics that make up this remarkable island. Your Guest Assistant will be happy to provide you with more in depth information about this tour. AMANUSA SPA TREATMENTS Ibu Leki and her team of in-house therapists have transformed one of our suites into a pampering sanctuary. Our wonderful Spa Therapists specialise in massages, body treatments, facials, manicures and pedicures. Their extensive experience and quiet disposition means that an hour or two with them will leave you completely relaxed and invigorated. Treatments can be taken at the Spa Suite, your own suite, poolside or at the beach. Please refer to our separate Spa Menu for a list of treatments available and do not hesitate to discuss further with your Guest Assistant. SPORTS & RECREATION TEMPLE AND BEACH CYCLING TOUR This exhilarating bicycle ride combines a route that visits both Beach & Temple. The ride starts at the Amanusa Villas and continues to Puri Geger. From there it continues to Peninsula Island (the water blowhole), along Nusa Dua Beach & the pathways through Nusa Dua’s gardens, ending up at Amanusa’s Beach Club. Our beach attendant will be ready to welcome you at the end point and provide refreshments. The ride is 5km and takes 1.5 hours. This is a highly recommended activity and an ideal way to experience the beauty and diversity of South Bali. You are welcome to go off on your own or have one of Amanusa’s guides accompany you on a planned tour. We will be happy to personalise a trip to suit your requirements and your physical condition. We suggest you wear light, cool clothes and sunscreen and carry plenty of drinking water; we also recommend you lock your bike when leaving it for any length of time. For safety on the road, helmets are available. If you have a bicycle breakdown, please call Amanusa for assistance or arrange for a taxi to bring you and your bicycle back to the resort. Amanusa will cover the cost. Should you decide, somewhere along the road, that you have had enough exercise, please call Amanusa and a driver will pick you and your bicycle up. BEACH CLUB The Amanusa Beach Club is a three-minute drive from the hotel, located on Nusa Dua beach. Our private shaded bales (pavilions) and sun-beds are the perfect base for a sensational day of relaxation on the beach. Sea kayaks are available as well as plenty of beach toys for the kids. Our Beach Club restaurant serves a delicious lunch menu and the homemade ice cream is always a hit with both the kids and adults. Wi-fi is also available at the beach for our guests. AMANUSA’S GYM SUITE Equipment in our private Gym Suite includes treadmill, cross trainer, bicycle, free weights, fitness balls and exercise mats.