Timeline
17:00
Grab a panini or smoothie bowl at this cafe-restaurant nestled in the rice fields of North Ubud. The outdoor eating area offers beautiful views while you eat.
17:30
Walk 29 minutes north to the Botanic Garden. Spend the next hour wandering the valley. The garden is a wonderful way to explore the landscape before the crowds arrive.
18:45
Find a spot in the garden to watch the sun set toward the WSW. The golden light starts about 30 minutes before this moment, bathing the valley in a warm glow.
19:30
Head back to the anchor, Verona Spa. Book the 4-hour Verona Spa Experience package. It includes a massage, body scrub, flower bath, facial, manicure, pedicure, and hair creme bath. The rooms open onto the same rice terraces you just admired, now lit by twilight.
Local tip
The Botanic Garden is best visited in the morning to avoid heat, but for this plan, the late afternoon offers a unique perspective. Ensure your spa booking is confirmed in advance, as the 4-hour package is popular.
Check before you go
- Verona Spa is open 09:00-21:00. Ensure you can complete your 4-hour package before closing.
- Pukako is open Mo-Su 07:00-21:00, so it will be open for your pre-sunset snack.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Ubud (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).