Well, I think you've all sold us on Amanjiwo. But my husband is still longing for a beach experience as well. How is Amanwana? And how would it combine with with Amanjiwo?

I expect we would fly into Bali using miles and fly to both properties using Bali as a mid-way point and point of departure.

Finally, anyone had any luck booking the Amanjiwo Culture Experience and Amanwana Nature Experience (4 nights each) in June? They reference that these packages are not available during peak periods but I am hoping they would have some flexibility with that.

Ericka

Well since your flight home won't leave till evening you can use Amanusa facilities all day or I suggust booking two nights. The beach at Amanusa is a lot nicer then Amankila's and your 15 min. to airport. The food is really good and you'll like the rooms. It's really underrated and over looked.
Do Amanwanna first, then over to Amanjiwo, and then two nights at Amanusa. The beach at Amanwana is just to look at as its all crushed coral and you can't walk barefoot on it. If you can find time to do Komodo on their boat make sure you do it. We were the only guest on it and spoiled rotten. The seaplane transfer is a nice way to eliminate the long return and you get to see some amazing site's.
I understand we all have to get back to work but your gonna feel rushed with only 4 days at Amanjiwo. There's so much to see and you gonna want to just stay at the resort for a few days.
June is really nice just go toward the end as the weather will at its peak with clear blue skys in Java.

Hi Zigzag,

You're a wealth of information. Thanks so much. Unfortunately, we don't have time for the Komodo Expedition. And 7 days would be a really long time if one of us got seasick! Maybe next time.

We have questions, though.
- Do you think we would be better off taking more time at Amanjiwo and replacing Amanwana with a more relaxed couple of nights at Amanusa?(unfortunately, the floatplane is not an option so the transfers could be a pain!)
- If we go to Amanusa for 2-3 days, will we wish we were at Amankila instead?
- How was the snorkeling and diving at Amanwana? Is the water pretty?

Thanks,
Ericka

Yes, spend more time at Amanjiwo, at week would be ideal as you want a few days just to hang around the resort.
2 or 3 days at Amanusa would be wise and remember your flight does not leave till the evening and they will let you keep your room for the whole day. If you find that you had enough of Amanusa or did not like it you know they will move you over to Amankila the next night. You know by now that they are going to make you happy no matter what it takes.
Amanusa is really great. Its a resort you never have to leave and if it was your first time to Bali I might recommend one of other resorts as you get exposed to more of Bali when staying at them. Had a room with a privite pool and it was wonderful but I find knowo one uses the public areas when I'm staying at Amans and you really end up having the public pool to your self. So don't feel the need for your own pool. The beach club serves great food and there are showers and everything you need there so you can spend the whole day laying in your bale on the beach. It is a 3 min ride on a golf cart to the beach via the golf course so its easy and quick. Two restaurants plus pool side dinning and room service you won't have time to eat everywhere. The food is really good with more options then the other resorts on Bali.

Amanwana has great diving and snorkeling and is just a really remote perfect place to chill. Try it the following year when you go back to Bali, as you know you will!

Thanks Zigzag. This is all good info - we'll give it some thought.