Raffles Bali, set within a majestic 23-hectare estate overlooking the ocean and flourishing greenery, invites travellers to experience the magic of Nyepi — the Balinese Day of Silence — through a thoughtful blend of cultural ritual, nature-led exploration and quiet renewal. Recognised as a place of authentic culture and graceful seclusion, the resort offers a deeply personal way to witness one of Bali’s most meaningful traditions.
Nyepi marks the Balinese New Year, a sacred 24-hour pause when the entire island embraces stillness. Streets fall silent, lights dim and even the airport closes, creating an atmosphere found nowhere else in the world. For guests of Raffles Bali, it becomes a world of beauty, wonder and inspiration — a moment to breathe, reflect, and experience the island at its gentlest rhythm, supported by the warmth and eloquence of human encounter delivered through the resort’s legendary butler service.
The Eve of Nyepi: Ogoh-Ogoh Parade. The evening before Nyepi, travellers are invited to join a guided village walk to witness the celebrated Ogoh-Ogoh procession. Towering hand-crafted effigies are paraded through the streets before being ceremonially burned, symbolising the release of negative energies. It is one of Bali’s most vibrant traditions and a powerful expression of its culturally well-connected community spirit.
As the island enters its sacred moment of stillness, Raffles Bali presents Silent Harmony, a Nyepi stay shaped for introspection and unhurried ease. This three-day, two-night experience includes daily breakfast, a dinner at Rumari, a 90-minute spa treatment, return transfers, and a thoughtful programme of cultural and wellbeing activities.
Guests may explore specially crafted meditation, Birds & Butterflies Watching, Botanical and Art Tours, Jamu Making, Tai Chi, Cocktail & Mocktail Sessions and Painting Activities, while children’s programmes unfold throughout the day. Throughout this serene journey, butlers remain present yet discreet; offering intuitive care that allows each guest to move at their own rhythm, guided by the gentle allure of silence and nature’s inspiration. Nyepi at Raffles Bali is a rare invitation to pause, reconnect with nature’s inspiration, and step into a moment of profound tranquillity before Bali returns to its vibrant heart the following day.
