A Celebration of Flowers in Bali, Indonesia

Bali was the ONE place I regretted not visiting while living in South Korea in my early 20s. Unfortunately, a year after I moved to South Korea, COVID took the world by storm, and South Korea, like many other countries, locked down. Finally, years later, after numerous in-flight movies, lots of snacks, and 22-hours of flying, I arrived to the enchanting island of Bali, Indonesia – my first major trip of my 30s!

Located in South East Asia, Bali is one of the 15,000+ islands that make up the archipelago of the country of Indonesia. Bali has become a prime location for vacationers as well as digital nomads because of its’ beautiful beaches, captivating culture, and delicious food. The small island is a powerhouse for the production of rice, which is a staple food for locals. Unlike the majority of Indonesia, which is Muslim, Bali is predominately Hindu. The Hindi culture is proudly displayed in the island’s unique architecture and practices, such as lighting incense offerings on porches several times a day.

After nearly 24-hours of traveling, the first thing I wanted to do in Bali was relax and the Kaveri Spa was the perfect place to do so! Nestled amongst the rice fields of the city of Ubud, the Kaveri Spa is located inside of the infamous Udaya Resort. The spa offers a variety of services, but their most famous are their Celebrations of Flowers baths – a herbal soak that is decorated with an intricate floral design.

I booked the Indulgence Package (~$120 USD), which included a 90-min massage, a body scrub, and a Celebrations of Flowers bath. I booked online a few weeks before my trip and coupled the package with a three course meal, which could be enjoyed before or after my spa services. Shortly after securing my reservation, the spa emailed me with a selection of floral bath designs that I could choose from – it was so hard to choose, but checking out their Instagram page helped me come to my final decision.

When I arrived to the spa, I was greeted with a cup of ginger tea and several smiling faces. My massage therapist led me to the lobby and helped me choose my scrub and oil scents. All of the options were lovely, but I decided on lemongrass oil for my massage and a mango body scrub. She showed me to my room, where I got the first glimpse of my flower bath – it was so beautiful!

Typically, the flower bath is the last service of the package, but I had requested to enjoy it first! I changed into my bathing suit and the therapist assisted me getting into the pool. She instructed me to push the flowers gently back and slide in slowly. As soon as I did, the flowers drifted back to their original position effortlessly. The therapist helped me take some photos, and even directed me on posing. After our brief photoshoot, she left me alone to enjoy my soak for about 20min before returning and preparing me for my massage and body scrub. I truly felt rejuvenated after my spa treatments!

The Kaveri Spa is the perfect place to unwind and kick start your “Eat. Pray. Love.” journey in Bali. The facilities and service are amazing, and a flower bath is a unique experience both individually or with a partner. Be sure to book in advance!