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Waka di Ume Spa

waka di Ume spa heaven in the ricefieldswaka di ume spa in ubudIndonesian herbs and spices add to the rich traditional nature of our treatments for total relaxation.

A selection of treatments is available featuring aromatic natural oils and an exotic blend of perfumes.

Our well-trained therapist will take pleasure in explaining each step of the treatment, to you.

Treatments are available from 9:00 am until 9:00 pm . All treatments are available for both men and women. Kindly note we do not have a male therapist.

THE TOUCH Massage is an integral part of a Spa experience

SUTRA MASSAGE The Sutra Massage is a unique blends of aromatherapy, Lomi lomi, and the Balinese technique, which includes face and scalp massage. A full body massage is a combination of pressure points, deep tissue and long strokes which relieves tension ,for a calm mind and body. Create your own serenity by choosing one of our unique oil blends to please the senses Crystal Breeze ~ Blends of Bergamot, Lemon and Musk to clear the mind, stimulates, uplifts and restores a sense of balance. Island Spice ~ Designed to relax tense muscles, stimulates the bodies system. Blend of Citronella, Clove and Ginger for a therapeutic effect. Bloom Beauty ~ A beautifying blends of Frangipani, Ylang – Ylang and Jasmine to relieve depression, calms the thoughts and fosters a feelings of love and well-being.

90 minutes ~ US$ 85

BALINESE MASSAGE The traditional Balinese Massage is performed with gifted hands, as it has been done for generations. Blends stretching, acupressure and long stroking. The Jasmine massage oil will leave you calm as well as rejuvenates. This Massage is designed for relaxation

60 minutes ~ US$ 45 30 minutes ~ US$ 30

AROMATHERAPY MASSAGE This is a combination of a sense of smell and touch to achieve a healing effect on the whole body. A selection of essential oils will be presented to you to choose from then pressure point massage that will leave you calm, balance and relaxed.

60 minutes ~ US$ 50 REMEDIAL MASSAGE This full body massage will ease tight muscles in the back, neck and shoulder area. Excellent for recovering from treating specific problems and injuries, Ideal for people who prefer a deeper massage. 60 minutes ~ US$ 50

The Rituals

SEAWEED RITUAL A luxuriously extend and intensive body treatment that totally releases all of your tight muscles and cleans and stimulates the circulation of blood and oxygen. Sea minerals with natural vitamin-E mixed with Aromatic Oils are used on all of your body surfaces. This gives maximum benefit for tissues and makes them smooth and supple . ( Steps of treatment : Aromatherapy Footbath, Aromatherapy Massage 60 minutes, Seaweed Body Scrub, Seaweed Body Mask, Sea Salt Bath )

2 hours ~ US$ 85

LULUR RITUAL Unforgettable traditional Body Scrub using herbs and natural plant fibers, formerly used by the ancient Javanese royal families, to remove excess dead cell accumulation under the skin. The blood circulation will improve, resulting in a soothing, relaxed feeling all over the body. This treatment is combined with a traditional Balinese massage and cool creamy yogurt lotion. ( Steps of Treatment : Salt Footbath, Balinese Massage 60 minutes, Lulur, Yogurt, Milky Bath )

2 hours ~ US$ 85

BALINESE BOREH RITUAL Boreh, a native Balinese word which translates literally as “herbal remedies used externally for health”. Boreh is an exfoliation and body polishing treatment combined with Balinese massage. A warm wrap mixture of sandalwood, cinnamon, clove and ginger in a base of ground rice. This treatment is used as a preventive treatment to keep the body healthy and fit, it is believed that Boreh also relieves muscle pain and vatic after a long hard working day. (Steps of treatment : Salt Footbath, Balinese Massage 60 minutes, Boreh Wrap, Herbal Bath )

2 hours ~ US$ 70

SUTRA RITUAL Natural herbs and spices create a stimulating exfoliation to deep cleanse and firm up your skin. A Luxurious Carrot Bath follows to condition your skin. A gentle fruit enzyme will smooth, refine and soften your skins texture and appearance. This treatment is combined with a Sutra Massage and oils of your own choice. ( Steps of treatment ; Sensual Footbath, Sutra Massage 90 minutes, Body Scrub, Carrot Bath , Aromatic Flower Bath )

2,5 hours ~ US$ 100

The Lanang Bagus Rituals A specialized treatment designed for Man

WAYAN’S An hour Remedial Massage. A quick Manicure to take care of nails and cuticles. Finished with a Pedicure that will transform your feet with a healthy and fresh look.

2 hours ~ US$ 70

MADE’S A one hour Head, Neck and Shoulder Massage, 30 minutes intensive facial. It will help you to clean and refresh your mind and complexion.

1.5 hours ~ US$ 65

NYOMAN’S 1.5 hours Remedial Massage for treating specific problem areas, face treatment to smooth your skin, finishing with a relaxing herbal bath.

2 hours ~ US$ 75

KETUT’S A one hour Traditional Massage for the whole body, a quick manicure & pedicure, a mini facial for cleansing and refining the texture of your skin.

3 hours ~ US$ 90
The Beauty

TRADITIONAL FACIAL A deep cleansing treatment with a special technique for relaxation and comfort. Complete with the vitamins needed for glowing skin health, featuring traditional Indonesian products.

1 hour ~ US$ 50

INTENSIVE FACIAL Take the time to relax, let your skin tank up with a new energy to perform at its beautiful best. The Biodroga intensive treatment is the multi-active beauty treatment keyed to your own personal skin requirements the Biodroga biological beauty care systems permit unique treatment of the causes, not just symptoms of skin problems – treat yourself to luxury the natural way.

1 hour ~ US$ 65

HIGH PERFECTION FACIAL (PARAFIN MASK) The Biodroga High Perfection Treatment is a soft warm wax mask with aromas and conditioning oils which promotes improved cell activity, visible skin smoothing and enhanced skin elasticity. In conjunction with The Biodroga Collagen pad, your skin is given an intensive moisture boost. The treatment is regulating, stabilizing and nourishing for the skin. The Biodroga High Protection Treatment strengthens your entire skin structure.

90 minutes ~ US$ 85

SUTRA FOOT SPA Enjoy the stimulating and relieving effects of a scrub and foot massage. A warm up masking with essential oils promotes revitalizing and softening. Nail polish is applied if requested. The result is sensational looking feet.

1.5 hours ~ US$ 45

MANICURE 60 minutes ~ US$ 25

PEDICURE 60 minutes ~ US$ 30

NAIL POLISH SERVICE We offer this treatment for fingers and toe nails as a finishing touch

30 minutes ~ US$ 20

AROMATHERAPY HAIR TREAMENT Special scalp and hair treatment for hair reconditioning using essential creams with vitamins for anti dandruff, hair revitalizing, hair strengthening. Penetrates to nourish hair mixed with scalp massage that relaxes and stimulates blood circulation in the scalp. Very very relaxing, try it, you will be better than before.

60 minutes ~ US$ 45

SHAMPOO & BLOW DRY 30 – 60 minutes ~ US$ 20

The Bath The Bath is a retreat to restore body and soul. That prepares the mind and spirit for deeper relaxation – a bridge between the real world and a place of serenity A gentle exfoliation prior to soaking will enhance the absorption of bath additives. A choice of ingredients depends entirely on the effect you’re trying to achieve:

HERBAL BATH To calm and relax

SEA SALT BATH To soothe, heal the skin and relieve joint pain

MILK BATH To hydrate the skin

AROMATHERAPY FLOWER BATH It depends on the essential oil, we provide five essential oils such as Jasmine, Rose, Frangipani, Lavender, Lemon

45 minutes ~ US$ 40

You can combine with one of our massages before or after your massage

The Packages

• HONEYMOON PACKAGE 2 days treatment ~ US 200

For couples includes: Aromatherapy Footbath Sutra Massage Traditional Body Scrub Milk Bath Traditional Facial Ginger drinks & Cookies Free gift Massage oils

“The above program can be accomplish in a 1 day treatment” (Approx : 4 hours)

CUSTOMIZES PACKAGE We welcome to you to create your own Spa experience by choosing 4 from 5 our ala carte menu treatment and you will get a 15 % discount .

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Balinese Cooking Experience

cooking lesson in Bali

On your holiday in Waka di Ume, you can have a unique experience with us where we will be proud to share our secret recipes of Balinese food at a traditional cooking lesson.

Our Balinese chef will guide you to prepare for the lesson, starting at 06.30 in the morning you will be taken by our staff to buy the ingredients at Ubud’s traditional market. It is also an opportunity to see the Balinese way of life in getting their daily need at the market and understand how they do bargaining. The cooking lesson starts at 11.00 am and is held in a traditional Balinese kitchen compound at the resort amids the organic gardens and rice fields. If you love to cook specific food say vegetarian, We have an organic garden cultivated to support the cooking class where you can get any kind of spices or vegetables such as; salad, vegetables,tomatoes,Lettuces,etc.

The best part is the time when you taste your cooking as lunch on the wooden deck near the cooking venue with a beautiful rice field view. It will enhance your pride to be able to cook Balinese traditional food for your friends when you go back to your own country.

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Well, to put in a word-Fantastic

Through my stay here, various of your service did convey me your concept toward the hotel and serenity without knowing that.

I really extend our sincere appreciation for giving me unforgettable memory in here, which I believe can not forget, even if I try to so

So far we stayed a lot of 5-star hotel around the world but you are the only one who ever made me satisfied completely in terms of “Service”.

Every staff is so pure-hearted and full of love to guests.. let me visit you in the near future with our family again….I will tell& recommend to those visiting Bali for sure your hotel.. Bye

Sohachi Sakamoto – Japan

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Emerald Awards for Waka di Ume resort & spa

Mr. I Wayan Pasek the Owner of Waka di Ume resort & spa received teh Emerald THK Awards from Representative of Tourism MinisterThis year, the accreditation team of Tri Hita Karana (THK Tourism Awards) issued for Emerald Awards recfectively for Waka di Ume resort & spa. This awards is the highest medal of the THK Tourism Award since we have accomplished Gold Awards three times in succession namely in 2006, 2007and 2008.

The Presentation of teh THK Tourism Awards & Accreditation took place at the Bali Arts center, Denpasar. Thursday december 4th 2008. Present on this joyful event, amongst other, were the respresentative of Minister for Tourism and Culture and respresentative of Minister of Environmenttal affairs. In addition, hundreds of stakeholder member of Bali tourism also looked on during this prestigious event. Meanwhile , the govenor of Bali, Made Mangku pastika and other high officials of Bali Province and regencies/City accross Bali were also present  to witnesss the annual event organized by Bali Travel News as English language tourist publication in Bali.

TRI HITA KARANA (THK) is life concept of Balinese community in accomplishing secular and spiritual bliss through harmonization of the relationship between human and god (parhyangan), with each other (Pawongan), and with the environment (Palemahan) into an integral unity. This concept originates from the teachings of Hindu Religion , but THK principles contain universal  Value.

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Good Service Hotel in Bali

People, service & food – absolutely excellent. We really enjoyed our stay -thank you very much – Michele

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Good Hotel In Bali

This hotel is very good!! I introduce you to my friends. Thank you for your service – Nomoto

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Lovely Resort in Bali

No suggestion- the resort was lovely + I would not hesitate to recommend this hotel to any of my clients traveling to Bali. Thank you for a great stay -  Lucienne

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Friendly Service & Helpful Staff

We would like to express our thanks to the very friendly & helpful staff in your resort, in particular Karmana, also Puspa, and Iluh. On the reception Sudirga, Arik amazing balancing on her head  – Kris &Geof

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Waiters Service Excellent

Staying in Waka di Ume was indeed satisfying. Rooms were always tidy and clean with unique style. Food as well as the waiters service were excellent. The Dance performance we attended this Saturday was very fun. I would like to recommend the experience in Waka di Ume to all my friends – Jung-Soon Kim

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Pandanus War, To Establish Friendship and Familiarity

Under the heat of the sun, the crowds gathered around the stage. Meanwhile, two barechested men wearing only Balinese sarong and headeddress entered the stage area. In their right hands they held a string of thorney pandanus leaf, while their left hands held a rattan shield.

A little while later, having heard an instuction from a jury, both wariors struggled, wrestled and scratched the pandanus leaf on the body of his rival. When one of them got cornered, the jury would break up the light and both were brought to their original position. Its a glance of the storyline regarding the pandanus war, a typical ritual from Tenganan Village Karangasem, Bali.

Pandanus war is carried out as a ritual activity at Tenganan Village. This ritual is habitually undertaken once a year, a few days before and after the full moon in the twelfth month in Bala\inese calendar. Tenganan Pengeringsingan Village organized a pandanus war a few days before the full moon, while the Tenganan Dauh Tukad organized it after the full moon.

Warriors getting involved in that pandanus war ritual are not only be performed by children and the older generation. To men of Tenganan Village, participating in such war indicates that they are pure men. In this war,”the struggle” is executed in turns in one-on ne fights.

Counterpart that is going to complete is adjusted to each age group and posture to ensure the fight is balanced. In childrens category, they will struggle against the one who has been categorized to be adolescent : adult category consist of young men having grown to adulthood and old category is the ones who are married.

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