Ayung River in Ubud, Bali: Rafting, Nature & River Experiences
A practical guide to the Ayung River in Bali, including its Payangan and greater Ubud setting, white-water rafting, Balinese purification and riverside wellness experiences.
Blog · 15 October 2025
By Nandini Jungle by Hanging Gardens
Unearth Tranquility: The Wine Spa Ritual in Bali’s Hidden Paradise
Nandini presents, a Wine Spa experience unlike any other indulgence on the island. Tucked within the lush jungle, this 3,500-year ritual combines the age-old benefits of vinotherapy with the soothing touch of Balinese tradition.
Wine is celebrated here not in the glass, but in its purest form — as a treatment for body and mind. Perfectly suited to the environment, it helps restore vitality to the skin, ease tension, and elevate the feeling of nature renewal. The setting adds to the experience, with orchids, candlelight, and the sound of nature creating the perfect backdrop for deep relaxation.
"For centuries, wine has been made for the spirit — at Nandini, we believe it also nourishes the soul. Through this ancient practice, it is beautifully, luxuriously, and soothingly reborn."
60-minute traditional Balinese massage
Wine-infused body scrub
Warm wine flower bath
2 glasses of red wine
Chef’s curated canapés
Nandini brings a playful twist to wellness. This is not just another spa treatment, but a rich step into myth and the culinary and sensory heritage that inspires the resort’s jungle haven. For lovers of fine living and unique experiences, indulgent and nourishing, Vino Bliss is an invitation to discover ritual in a new light.
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A practical guide to the Ayung River in Bali, including its Payangan and greater Ubud setting, white-water rafting, Balinese purification and riverside wellness experiences.
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