Honest review
A recommendation for your second week in Bali: after the ocean, the jungle. Buahan, a Banyan Tree Escape, in the wild greenery north of Ubud, was made for exactly this contrast — nature here is not the backdrop but the substance of the stay.
Build your day around two things. First, sunrise: the terrace looks out on seven peaks and the panorama of the Buahan valley. Second, the open-air Toja Spa, built entirely on local wellness practices: try the signature Buahan Bliss — an earthen scrub, a massage to boost circulation and a warm wrap with local herbs and spices.
A word on the journey: there is a helicopter transfer option — to a helipad a further 15 minutes' drive away. For northern Ubud, that saves real effort.
The resort is adults-only — no children's bustle. It suits couples and solo travellers looking for seclusion and true jungle while staying in Banyan Tree's attentive hands.
