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Bali Institute

Learning for a Lifetime

A Premier Cultural Tour Company in Bali focusing on immersive and impactful experiences for all ages.

Bali invites you . . .

Bali Institute Takes You there.

Shifting Perspectives, One Experience at a Time

We believe that Bali is a living classroom with something special to share with the world beyond its shores.

For more than 15 years, Bali Institute has been collaborating with extraordinary leaders, organizations, and communities in Bali to offer premier educational travel programs for all ages.

For more information on bringing groups or signing up for a single trip, Contact Us

Teen Exploration

Opening doors to
a world of possibility

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University Experiences

Building living classrooms
around topics that matter

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Adult Learning Journeys

Inspiring renewed curiosity
and self-discovery

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Our 3 Pillars of Impact

Transform

We provide transformative experiences that foster personal growth and inspire participants to explore new perspectives.

We engage individuals to connect deeply with themselves and the world through immersive education and hands-on cultural experiences that ignite curiosity and purpose.

Connect

We create meaningful cross-cultural connections that enrich both participants and local communities.

By collaborating with local leaders, social enterprises, and NGOs, we cultivate relationships that promote understanding, respect, and collaboration for a more interconnected and compassionate world.

Empower

We empower both participants and communities through education, sustainability, and social enterprise initiatives.

We support the development of local solutions to pressing challenges while inspiring learners and changemakers to take an active role in creating positive change wherever they go.

For more information, check out our non-profit, Makadaya.

I've led numerous study abroad programs and the Bali Institute is by far the most organized, helpful, and engaged partner I've had the pleasure of working with.

~Carrie Lane
Professor, California State University, Fullerton

The Bali Institute did an incredible job organizing and facilitating every single detail of this program! The team leaders provided by the Bali Institute were top notch… We left feeling refreshed, educated, and inspired. The program overall was an absolutely stunning adventure and the opportunity of a lifetime for all of us.

~Carol Conzelman
Professor, University of Colorado, Boulder

Without question, our short-term, faculty-led study abroad program with the Bali Institute is one of the best programs we’ve operated in my two decades organizing and leading college study abroad programs. If I had to offer only one program each year, where I knew students would get the most out of their experience, it would be run with the Bali Institute for sure.

~Wade Watkins
Dean of Global Education, Northern Oklahoma College

We have been delighted at the personal attention to our interests and each visit has exceeded our expectations. The vendors and staff of the Bali Institute are exceptional and come with my highest recommendation. Our trips have been transformative to our students and teachers alike!

~Pam Reynolds
The Bishop’s School

We have found that everyone associated with the Bali Institute has been AMAZING! All of the planning stages were informative and thought-out for our group. We particularly appreciate the focus on environmental issues and sustainability along with the general cultural experiences. We can’t wait to return to Bali again soon.

~Ben Duehr
The Bishop’s School

What students learn in this course I cannot possibly impart in a classroom. It is such an exquisite opportunity to teach because what I say in class suddenly comes to life. It is my great joy and privilege as a teacher to witness such deep and integrative learning as it happens.

~Dr. Vania Coehlo
Professor, Dominican University

By studying with the Bali Institute I've explored new avenues of learning by immersing myself in the Balinese culture. I was able to take experiences and use them for opportunities for growing-- not just for the sake of learning but for the sake of becoming a better person.

~Kathrina Maribao
Student, University of California, Irvine

Your Institute is a path breaker, and the experiences that I have read by our UCI students who participated are inspiring.

~Professor Oladele Ogunseitan
Chair, Department of Population Health & Disease Prevention
University of California, Irvine

Bringing a group to Bali with (Bali Institute) made for a deeply joyous experience. The rich friendships that (Bali Institute) has created with wise leaders, local guides, healers and global visionaries helped each of us open our hearts... we left changed and more ready to share ourselves with the world.

~Carrie Streeter
Adult Group Leader, Bali Untamed: Nyepi, the Balinese New Year

The deep relationships the Bali Institute has formed gave a substantial amount of meaning to this trip, with an unlimited amount of learning, connection, and respect. I am deeply humbled to have been able to join this journey, and I look forward to the wisdom that will continue to reveal itself the longer I reflect on our experience.

~Adult Participant, Bali Leadership Learning Journey

We are thrilled to partner with the Bali Institute to offer service-learning programs in Bali. Your deep connections with the community, experience with leadership development and appreciation and respect for the local wisdom and culture are exactly what we are looking for in a partner. It’s a pleasure to work together with you to develop the next generation of global citizens and leaders.

~Andrew Motiwalla
Executive Director
Global Leadership Adventures

The program itself was impressively organized where I felt like I've experienced so much of Bali when in reality it wasn't even two weeks long… I also didn't feel like a tourist at all- I felt like a student! There was always something new to learn every single day we stayed. I felt the childlike wonder of being on a sought after field trip.

~Tracy
Student, University of California, San Diego

My experience in Bali and with the Bali Institute was incredible… This trip was really life changing for me as it brought to my attention very diverse and effective solutions to health crises that we all face as well as organizations that work to improve the health and lives of the locals. This trip also gave me direction in what I want to pursue as a career in the future… You all are truly the best!

~Czarina
Student, University of California, San Diego

The Bali Institute is an amazing team that feels truly more like family! Everyone always has high, positive energy and so much cultural knowledge to share!

~Gilli
Student, Long Island University Global

The Bali Institute gave me the experience of a lifetime. Life-changing to say the very least. In what feels like a short span of 3 weeks that I was there, I got more than a full semester's worth of knowledge… I loved our guides and being able to meet the people behind the foundation that took us on this journey. Thank You!!!

~Julian
Student, University of Colorado, Boulder

As a professor who has traveled with students in other countries and with different organizations I can say that Bali Institute is top tier. From the planning stages, I appreciated how staff responded to my co- lead’s and my ideas about what we wanted to add newly from the experiences from the previous year. I was impressed with how easily our ideas were incorporated into the plan. The staff were polite, professional, down-to-earth, and friendly. It was like we were traveling with friends. I couldn't ask for a better experience. Thank you Bali Institute staff and I hope to see you soon.

~Dejenaba N . Gordon, MPH
Professor, Arcadia University

This experience is one that I know I will cherish for a lifetime. The Bali Institute staff allowed us to dive into the culture and meet some incredible people. We had a schedule packed full of unique excursions and meaningful community service. Yudah, Ruth, Ary, and Yuli were incredible guides and truly helped shape this trip into something magical.

~Katie
Student, University of Arizona

Our Bali Alive experience was phenomenal in all aspects - our guides, our accommodations, the activities all exceeded our expectations. We really enjoyed our immersion into all things Bali. We will treasure our memories of our visit and the new friends we met through our trip. This is a great program for anyone looking to learn and experience Bali in culture, food, history, agriculture, cooking, home life and other traditions.

~Susan Tedesco
Adult Participant, Bali ALIVE Program

Contact Us
for more information on
bringing groups or
signing up for a single trip.
Phone: +1.415.523.0415
Email: GlobalAdmin@baliinstitute.com

Upcoming Programs

Immerse yourself in Balinese culture and forge deep connections with the people, places, and spirit of Bali.

Join this once-in-a-lifetime adventure into the very heart of Balinese ceremony and ritual — during the time of Nyepi, the Balinese Hindu New Year.

March 11 – 23, 2026

Explore the hidden treasures of Bali’s stunning natural world on this active island adventure.

Temples, Mountains, and Reefs of Bali

September 29 – October 11, 2026

Environmental Sustainability & Cultural Immersion

March 14 – 21, 2026

Explore mindfulness in education and elevate well-being of body, mind and spirit through engagement with Bali’s extraordinary land, culture, and people.

July 25 – August 4, 2026
Sign Up by January 31, 2026 and get $400 off!

Join our newest Bali Adventure program in partnership with GlobalOkie Travel.

2026 Dates coming soon!

LIU Global Australia Program

2026 Dates coming soon!

Culture and Sustainability

May 14 – 27, 2026

Culture, Religion and Wellness

May 25 – June 12, 2026

Health, Healing, and Sustainable Community Development

July 2 – 13, 2026

Public Health

2026 Dates coming soon!

Global Leadership Adventures and Bali Institute Offer Teen Service-Learning and Leadership Development Programs

2026 Dates coming soon!

Global Leadership Adventures and Bali Institute Offer Teen Service-Learning and Leadership Development Programs

2026 Dates coming soon!

Sustainability & Social Entrepreneurship

July 1 – 20, 2026

Realize Your Full Potential as an Adaptive Changemaker
and Become the Purpose-Driven Leader Our World Needs Today

2026 dates coming soon!

Social Innovation Global Immersion

Celebrating Health, Culture, and Nature in Bali

Travel Insurance

Optional travel insurance is available for your booking with Bali Institute.

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