Lyly and Ashkan

Be sure your passports are valid at least six months from the day you enter Indonesia.

Visas are given at Denpasar airport upon arrival. No need to get a visa in advance if you carry a US passport.  Fee for a Visa is $35.00/pp USD.  (Note: it will be easier if you have exact change for this)

Flights should be booked to Denpasar (DPS) Airport. 

From the airport, you will have a shuttle that takes you from Denpasar airport to Ubud, Bali. (Approximately 1 hour away).  This will be confirmed closer to the date.

Bali is easily accessible by regular buses and taxis operating all over the the island. Scooter rentals are another great way to explore the island.

Ubud is arguably the cultural, artistic, and holistic heart of Bali. The area is popular because of its surrounding rice fields, countless waterfalls, yoga retreats, temples, or gorgeous hikes and walks. Once you are outside the main city (which can be busy!) you are surrounded by lush jungle where you can relax. Yoga shalas, retreats and meditation centers are a part of Bali's day to day.

Things to do in Ubud:

1. Sacred Monkey Forest:: The Ubud Monkey Forest is home to over 700 grey long-tailed macaques. This natural sanctuary has paved pathways through a leafy nutmeg forest as well as several ancient temples under dense foliage. Feed the monkeys but don't let them steal your stuff!

2. Tegalalang Rice Terrace :The rice terraces are famous for their scenic landscape, where travelers to Ubud often stop by for snapshots of an iconic Balinese view. Bali’s traditional, centuries-old cooperative irrigation system (known as subak) has created some of the most beautiful terraced landscapes in Southeast Asia. Due to its popularity its best to visit the terraces before 10 AM to avoid the crowds.  

3. Campuhan Ridge Walk: The 9-km-long trail starts off from the scenic Gunung Lebah Temple, passes over the lush valley of the Sungai Wos River, and continues towards the hills of Payogan. Most of the time, you’ll have the path to your own. Even so, you’ll possibly meet a few fellow trekkers and joggers along the way. Campuhan Ridge Walk is a free and easy nature trek, popular among repeat visitors to the central highland town of Ubud. 

4. Tirta Empul Temple: For over a thousand years, Balinese Hindu worshipers have been drawn to Pura Tirta Empul (Holy Water Temple), whose sacred springs are said to have been created by The God Indra and possess curative properties. This tradition still continues almost unchanged, and today, aside from worshipers, tourists from all over the world also come to this place to marvel at its beauty, and bathe in its refreshing blessed water.  

5.  Gunung Kawi Temple: The Gunung Kawi Temple complex comprises a collection of ancient shrines carved into the face of a rock cliff in central Bali. The main site overlooks the sacred Pakerisan River, which also flows by the Tirta Empul Temple a kilometre up north.

6.  Saraswati Water Palace: The temple was designed by Gusti Nyoman Lempad, one of Ubud’s most important architects and artists. Artistic carvings cover the temple in honor of Saraswati, the Goddess of knowledge and art, but the main draw of Pura Taman Saraswati is the picturesque pond in front of the temple, overflowing with lotus flowers. 

7.  Tubing or White Water Rafting: two very popular things to do in Ubud. Either alone where you meet people or with a group, going down these rivers is a great and refreshing experience.

8. Tegenungan Waterfall: just one of the many waterfalls in the area.  Getting to the falls from Ubud is a pleasant 30-minute drive down paved village roads lined with stretches of green rice fields on both sides.

...and SO MUCH MORE such as ATVing through the jungle, MASSAGES and spas galore, yoga retreats, traditional Balinese dance performances, and lest we say...shopping! I just couldn't fit all of it!

Also, travel outside of Ubud for the coastline popular attractions of Seminyak, Uluwatu, Kuta beach, Nusa Lembongan (or any Nusa island), and Mount Batur!

As you might know, Ashkan and Lyly are huge foodies, and Bali does not disappoint.  Ubud's food scene focuses on sustainable, organic eating, rich in flavor and a lush ambience and scenery where you will want to always dine al fresco.  Here are some suggestions for places to eat if you plan on staying in Ubud longer than the wedding.

Locavore: Named the best restaurant in Indonesia in 2017 and 49th best restaurant in Asia, Locavore is not simply a dining venue: it’s an unforgettable culinary adventure. Chefs Ray and Eelke will guide you through delicate and unique dishes, prepared with locally sourced seasonal ingredients. They have two menus – Locavore and Herbivore, for vegetarians – where every dish is paired with an original cocktail. Make sure to book way in advance, and enjoy the exquisite food journey.

The Sayan House: Can you imagine sipping on some delicious homemade sangria on a wooden terrace, overlooking the lush Balinese jungle? That’s The Sayan House in a nutshell. A dreamy restaurant and bar proposing unique Japanese-Latin fusion dishes, accompanied by a breathtaking view on the Ayung river gorge. Pro-tip: going at sunset (around 5 and 6 pm), tops up your drinks with golden light and a dreamy ambiance.

Mozaic Bali: It is a very popular place for fancy and fine-dining restaurant, it has also won many competitions and awards for its mouth-watering food and this unique cafe in Ubud is visited by food lovers worldwide. The Mozaic offers variety of European and Javanese dishes.

Manisan Bali: This restaurant is famous because of its location, it is located adjacent to the rice fields, the sight breath-taking and food is divine. It has an Indonesian menu and has an Indonesian style décor, which makes it very unique in its own style.

Zest: Guided by its motto “powered by plants – made for people,” Zest Ubud is doing a great job fostering that vital connection between humans and nature. Their location is breathtaking, overlooking the majestic trees of the Campuhan Hill. Their menu is fantastic, offering non-conventional dish names with an explosion of taste. A perfect place to hang out from breakfast to dinner.

Hujan Locale has a vintage theme, with colonial-style wooden doors and windows and a small portico acting as its main entrance. Serving heritage Asian cuisine with a twist, signature dishes by Chef Will Meyrick include babi panggang (roasted pork), Sundanese steamed and fried fish dumplings, and Nothern Sumatran octopus rendang (curry dish). For drinks, try Hujan Locale’s signature Hujan gin & tonic (Tanqueray infused butterfly pea lower and premium Indian tonic water). The best seats are upstairs, where you can enjoy an airy atmosphere with one side overlooking Sriwedari and the opposite offering an exotic view of a temple complex.


- Travel Documents 

- Wedding apparel: We are asking guest to wear only white or cream colored semi- formal clothing to our wedding.

- Sunscreen

- Bug repellent

- Universal Power Adaptor: Indonesia uses the round, two-pronged, CEE7 power outlets common in Europe. Voltage is 230 volts / 50 Hz

- First Aid kit (more so, antidiarrheal medicine to avoid "Bali Belly")

- Sandals (easy to remove on and off temples)

- Sarong: in case you need to cover up in a temple; But if you forget, don't worry, we got you!

- Light Rain Jacket: Bali can get misty despite our wedding being during "dry" season.

- Waterproof phone case: so you can take your phone to waterfalls and rivers!

- Hiking/ Water Shoes: You’re probably starting to realize there is a bit of a reoccurring theme here. Water-related adventures can be found all around Bali and so can a lot of sharp, slippery surfaces too. A great pair of water shoes will keep your feet from getting cut up on coral or any other unforgiving surface you might stumble upon.

- A selfie stick: oh c'mon...! You know you need it!