AN ADVENTURE OF A LIFETIME

Marriage is an adventure so why not start as you mean to go on. For those couples adverse to lying around poolside for a whole week, Alila Hotels & Resorts has cultivated an array of activities that allow couples to embrace their adventurous spirit with experiences that will create memories of a lifetime. 

With four properties on the island of Bali, each set in very different and distinct locations, Alila Hotels & Resorts offer the perfect blend of stunning design, privacy, culture and adventure. The Alila experiences allow newlyweds to completely tailor their trip with a combination of activities. Each experience or journey has been carefully crafted to give guests a chance to discover the ‘real Bali’ in the most adventurous and exciting ways possible.

Couples taking their honeymoon at the Alila properties in Bali, will also be treated to little touches throughout their stay, including his and her bathroom amenities, flowers in their room upon arrival, welcome drinks and sweet treats, creating the perfect atmosphere for a truly dreamy break.

CATCH A SURF AT ALILA VILLAS ULUWATU
At its spectacular location along the southernmost coast of Bali, Alila Villas Uluwatu offers an unparalleled location for a dream honeymoon. Perched on limestone cliffs 100 metres above the Indian Ocean, the view is nothing less than picture-perfect – aquamarine ocean vistas and glorious golden sunsets. Once ready to leave your spectacular private villa with pool behind, Uluwatu is also renowned as one of the best surf breaks in Bali where visitors can expect to see fifteen-foot surf and world-class champions riding the waves. Uluwatu is made-up of a series of breaks, including 'The Peak, The Racetrack and Temples', and is therefore an ultra-consistent spot for experienced surfers. Just a short ride away from Alila Villas Uluwatu, surfers can choose from a wealth of white sandy beaches from Balangan beach, Dreamland beach, Padang Padang beach or Suluban beach with waves to suit every level. For beginners keen to add a taste of surf adrenalin to their honeymoon, Alila Villas Uluwatu has teamed up with The Bali Learn to Surf School, to offer tailor-made surf experiences and add another natural high to the trip of a lifetime. (Beginners classes – intro to surfing – start from £26)
Prices start from: £446 per night for a one-bedroom pool villa
For more information visit: www.alilahotels.com/uluwatu

HIT THE RAPIDS OR CLIMB MOUNTAINS WITH ALILA UBUD
Alila Ubud is an enchanting hillside retreat overlooking the Ayung River, yet located only minutes away from the excitement of Ubud, Bali's artistic cultural centre. For those seeking adventure, Ubud’s Ayung River offers the thrill of white water rafting, a mix of adrenaline, excitement and wilderness sightseeing. (£46) Or if dry land is preferred, then the 'Ultimate Climb' experience begins at the bottom of Mount Batur, an unforgettable trek that sees couples reach the summit in time to enjoy a spectacular sunrise. After tired legs have been rested the ultimate romantic breakfast will be served on top of the world. On the way back down you'll be rewarded with an alternative view of the mountain from Penelokan village over a Balinese lunch. Beats Champagne and roses any day. (£40) Once back at the resort, couples can retreat to the resort’s infinity-edge pool, consistently named as one of the world’s most beautiful. Blending contemporary design and traditional Balinese architecture, the secluded courtyards, spacious terraces and private gardens of Alila Ubud provide the perfect amount of privacy for couples.
Prices start from: £134 per night for a Superior Room
For more information visit: www.alilahotels.com/ubud

FROM DOWNHILL SPEED DEMON TO UNDERWATER ADVENTURER AT ALILA MANGGIS
For a taste of the real Bali, the stylish and secluded seaside resort of Alila Manggis in East Bali is the ideal base. Set amidst a coconut grove, the resort is nestled between the sea and the famous Mount Agung providing the perfect base for adventures on the island. Even arriving at the resort can be a thrill with Harley Davidson airport transfers available to roar into resort (£116 each way). For those who prefer to put more effort into their adventure endeavours, Alila Manggis’ cycling adventure is a must. Starting from Mount Batur volcano at Kintamani, guests will be able to free wheel on a downhill adventure through Balinese villages, temples, tropical plantations and green paddy fields, learning about Balinese culture and the traditional way of life as they go, as well as visiting rice terraces and traditional weaving areas. (£40) For couples keen to get wet and explore Bali’s magical underwater realm, Alila Manggis’ coastal location provides access to some of the island’s best dive sites with a range of tailored diving experiences available.  From exploring the Liberty Wreck to taking the plunge with a PADI Diver certification, there’s something to suit both aspiring and experienced divers. (Two dives start from £60)
Prices start from: £100 per night for a Superior Room
For more information visit: www.alilahotels.com/manggis 

A JOURNEY OF DISCOVERY ACROSS LAND AND WHITE WATER WITH ALILA VILLAS SOORI
Alila Villas Soori on the southwest coast of Bali might just be the very definition of paradise. Located near the island's famed Tanah Lot Temple, this luxurious beachfront resort is nestled between lush rice fields and glistening volcanic sands lapped by the Indian Ocean. Set in the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage Rice paddy fields, the resort offers a full-day Journey that takes couples on an exhilarating trip across land and water, allowing them to get up close to the splendour of Bali’s nature, from thrilling rides across padi fields and terraces to the flowing mountain streams and luscious forestry around the foot of Batukaru Mountain. A romantic, gourmet picnic lunch is served amongst the lush scenery of the Jatiluwih rice terraces. After lunch has had a chance to digest, the final part of the journey is undertaken, white water rafting down one of Bali’s many rushing rivers. Upon arrival back at the resort, relaxation will be delivered in the form of a couple’s 60-minute relaxology massage in villa or on the beach. (£72)
Prices start from: £366 per night for a one-bedroom mountain pool villa
For more information visit: www.alilahotels.com/soori

SPLASH OUT – GO SAILING AND DIVING WITH ALILA PURNAMA 
What better way to channel your inner explorer than by taking to the high seas? Alila Purnama, translated as The Full Moon is the way to do it in style. The most luxurious liveaboard Phinisi ship in Asia consists of three decks and has been built by hand in the traditional style of an Indonesian Phinisi boat, providing ultra-modern and relaxing accommodation for up to 10 guests. For honeymooners, cabins are available to book individually on select dates or for a truly private experience guests can charter the whole boat for deux. Aila Purnama offers three sailing routes, the Raja Ampat Voyage, Komodo Island Expedition and Ambon expedition offering amazing sea and island-hopping adventures and world-class diving in some of Indonesia’s most pristine destinations. Alila Purnama also has its own fully-licensed PADI dive centre, catering for qualified divers. Development courses offered onboard range from Advanced Open Water Diver to over 16 specialties, including Enriched Air Nitrox, Deep, Peak Performance Buoyancy, Drift and Underwater Naturalist. Guests have the opportunity to dive by day and by night in the calm blue waters adorned with coral reefs and diverse marine life such as wobbegong sharks, manta and eagle rays, schools of barracuda, to name a few. And after a hard day of underwater exploring, retreat to a private island for a couples’ spa treatment on pristine sands or a glass of Champagne on the deck at sunset.
Prices start from: £6,892 on selected trips from November to March based on two people sharing a cabin, for six nights which includes live-aboard meals, unlimited dives, water activities and shore excursions. 
For more information visit: www.alilahotels.com/purnama