Maya Ubud: Forest Steps, Running, and a Yoga-Day Plan

The order of stops on check-in day#

The confirmed order in the booking message was pick-up at Komaneka at Rasa Sayang → Picheaven Bali Swing → Sawah Adventure on the Ayung River → drop-off at Maya Ubud. The original screen also showed a name, phone number, travel date, and payment details, so it is not published; the graphic below recreates only the order of the places.

This graphic shows a separately booked activity pick-up and drop-off order. It is not Maya Ubud’s complimentary Ubud Center shuttle route, and actual driving times vary with traffic and waiting time.

Mayasari#

The official page says that Mayasari is next to the main pool and offers both a breakfast buffet and à la carte dishes. It also says that on some evenings, Balinese cultural performances such as kecak, barong, and Ramayana are held alongside dinner.

At the time of our research, the official hours were breakfast from 7–11 a.m., dinner from 6–10 p.m., and afternoon tea from 4–5 p.m.

This is a place where we can choose whether to go straight into town after breakfast or start slowly beside the pool. Check cultural-performance dates and the dinner menu before a visit.

The River Café#

River Café is an outdoor café near the riverside pool overlooking the Petanu River. The official description introduces Italian-style dishes, a riverside view, and a connection to the Infinity Riverside Pool and spa.

The official hours recorded during September 2026 research were 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. It would work well for a late lunch on a pool or spa day, but it may involve some distance even within the resort, so check the route before setting out.

Tree Bar#

Tree Bar is an outdoor pavilion above the Ubud valley. The official page says that it adds Mediterranean elements to an international menu and serves beer, cocktails, and wine by the glass.

The official information says it is open every day from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. We can decide whether to use it for the breakfast à la carte menu, the daytime terrace, or evening drinks.

Pools#

Based on the official facilities list, Maya Ubud has pools with different characteristics.

Rather than trying to visit every pool in one day because of the photos, it is better to choose one at a time, such as the forest-view pool in the morning and the riverside pool in the afternoon.

Spa at Maya#

The official page says that Spa at Maya operates open-air treatment pavilions in the rainforest. Guests walk from the central reception through the trees to the treatment area, so we can expect a different atmosphere from an indoor spa.

The official hours recorded during September 2026 research were 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. The plan was to book one massage or treatment without adding a strenuous activity on the same day.

Check spa prices, treatments, and non-resident access on the official booking page. A photograph alone does not establish that a treatment is a “riverside massage”; confirm the room and treatment being booked.

The official page says that Maya Art Lounge has antique crafts, handwoven textiles, homewares, and souvenirs. We kept it as an option for a short look on a day when we do not want to go far to shop.

A mapped 5.1 km out-and-back from the resort#

1. Start near the center of Maya Ubud.
2. Follow the paved resort approach road north for about 400 m to the main-gate area.
3. Turn left and head west along Jalan Gunungsari for about 450 m.
4. At the Jalan Sawah Indah junction, turn left and continue south.
5. Follow the village road for about 1.69 km to the southern turnaround, then return the same way.

Following this one-way Google Maps walking route in both directions gives an estimated 5.08 km using public road centerlines. It is a candidate out-and-back mixing the resort’s paved approach with asphalt and concrete village roads, but Google Maps walking mode does not prove that every section is runnable or safe from traffic.

The roughly 450 m section of Jalan Gunungsari carries cars and scooters, and Jalan Sawah Indah is not a traffic-free rice-field path. We would start around sunrise, stay where approaching traffic is visible when safe to do so, and run without earphones. In Ubud’s heat and humidity, this is better treated as an RPE 3–4 easy run than a workout for pace.

To reduce time on roads with traffic, another option is a short drive to the Ubud Ricefield Walk trailhead, then 3.5 km toward Sari Organik · Subak Sok Wayah and back the same way. The separate Ubud running guide describes that roughly 7 km rice-field out-and-back in detail.

Maya’s Forest Trail is a walk, not a running route#

Despite its name, the official Maya’s Forest Trail is a guided 60-minute nature walk. It is complimentary for in-house guests, requires at least two people, and uses a natural unpaved trail with slopes and steps toward the river. A recent guest account also describes about an hour of walking through forest paths and steps. We would not begin by running it, especially after rain; the safer plan is to walk it once with the guide and assess the surface afterward.

Yoga classes#

The Yoga Pavilion is a semi-open space on the second floor above the fitness center. Recent Korean guest accounts say that mats, towels, and water were provided and that the class looked out toward the jungle.

• Daily, 7:30–8:30 a.m.: Morning Yoga
• Daily, 3–4 p.m.: Aerial Yoga
• Monday, 1:30 p.m.: Afternoon Yoga
• Tuesday, 1:30 p.m.: Vinyasa
• Wednesday, 1:30 p.m.: Mat Pilates
• Thursday, 1:30 p.m.: No afternoon class listed
• Friday, 1:30 p.m.: Meditation
• Saturday, 1:30 p.m.: Afternoon Yoga
• Sunday, 1:30 p.m.: Hatha

The official wellbeing timetable consulted in September 2026 stated a minimum age of 13 and one-day advance booking for the sessions listed on that timetable. The daily beginner-level Morning Yoga is described as complimentary for in-house guests, but the wording on the separate class-pricing page is not completely consistent about afternoon classes, so confirm inclusion when reserving.

• Aerial Yoga: 60 minutes, IDR 150,000++ per person, or IDR 181,500 after the stated 21% tax and service charge
• Yoga Wall: 60 minutes, IDR 400,000++ per person
• Private Yoga: 90 minutes, IDR 400,000++ per person

If we check in on Saturday, the afternoon sessions may be too close to our arrival time. The most practical sequence is therefore a 5 km easy run at around 6 a.m. the next morning, Morning Yoga at 7:30 a.m., and breakfast after about 8:40 a.m.

Rice Paddy Walk#

The Rice Paddy Walk is a 60-minute guided walk through the nearby village and fields, with an introduction to Balinese agricultural traditions. It is complimentary for in-house guests and requires at least two people. Its exact days and departure times do not appear on a fixed public timetable, so we need the current weekly sheet before arrival. It would also be useful to ask the guide which sections, if any, are suitable for an independent morning run.

Fitness Centre · Tennis Court#

The Fitness Centre is the indoor fallback in rain or when the roads outside do not feel comfortable. Its public page at the time of research focused on membership benefits rather than in-house guest hours or an equipment list, so confirm both at check-in.

The tennis court publishes prices for the court, a coach, a hitting partner, and new balls. Ask separately about racket hire and in-house guest hours.

Court use was listed at IDR 280,000++ for one hour, with a coach or hitting partner each priced at IDR 410,000++ per hour. A new can of four tennis balls was IDR 150,000++.

Paid experiences#

• Balinese cooking class: 10 a.m.–2 p.m., minimum two people, IDR 500,000 · 600,000 · 700,000 · 800,000++ per person depending on the menu, with 24-hour advance booking recommended
• Mixology class: 2–8:30 p.m., minimum two people, IDR 500,000++ per person
• e-Bike Tour: about three hours, IDR 690,000 or 790,000 nett per person depending on the route, including a guide, return transfers, lunch, and insurance
• Soul Blessing: IDR 1,000,000++ for one person or IDR 1,800,000++ for a couple
• Healing Session: private 60-minute session for up to two people, IDR 1,200,000++

Off-site experiences such as e-biking, rafting, Mount Batur climbing, and melukat purification are also offered. For a short stay, however, Morning Yoga, the Rice Paddy Walk, and the Forest Trail have higher priority because they start within the resort experience.

Many activities officially require a day’s advance booking. Before arrival, we plan to contact the official Leisure team on WhatsApp at +62 823 3934 1238 or by email at leisure@mayaubud.com, first asking for two Morning Yoga places and the Rice Paddy Walk and Forest Trail schedule during our stay.

A day staying at the resort#

7:30 a.m. Morning Yoga → Mayasari breakfast → Forest Trail or forest-view pool → late lunch at River Café → Spa at Maya or the riverside pool → 4 p.m. afternoon tea → Tree Bar

This is not a schedule where we try to do everything. It is a schedule that leaves plenty of time to move between the pool and meals.

A day going into town#

Breakfast → free shuttle to Ubud Center → one restaurant and one café → return by shuttle or car → dinner at Mayasari or Tree Bar

After walking around town for a long time and returning, avoid overlapping the route by going back down to River Café as well.

Check-in and check-out days#

Ask first whether luggage storage is available and what the conditions are for using the facilities. Whether we can use the pool before check-in, or shower and use common facilities after check-out, may vary according to the room booking conditions and hotel policy.