Our premier Bali adventure, refined over 15+ years of exhilarating, inspiring, and culturally immersive programs
Dates
April 26 – May 5, 2025
September 12 – 21, 2025
Head out on a 10-day captivating adventure that will have you exploring Bali’s lush jungles and paddy fields, bicycling through picturesque villages, rafting down river rapids, and snorkeling over coral reefs teeming with colorful fish. You’ll also have plenty of opportunities to connect with the Balinese culture through captivating excursions to temples and palaces, and activities with local leaders, artists, and activists. We are thrilled to share with you many of the people, places, and activities that Bali Institute has come to truly treasure over our 15 years on the ground in Bali. This journey is sure to delight you at every twist and turn!
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
- Join members of the Blahbatuh Royal Family for a private tour & dinner. Special opportunity to ask the family members questions about Bali’s traditional culture as well as modern-day challenges.
- Zip through the heartland of Bali on a downhill bicycling tour that takes you through tiny villages where you’ll see traditional Balinese homes, temples, farming, and beautiful scenery.
- Experience the exhilaration of white water rafting down the rapids of one of Bali’s rushing rivers, passing by hidden waterfalls, playful monkeys, and beautiful temples.
- Explore Bali’s most sacred purification temple.
- Trek through the tropical forests and rice fields of east Bali with gorgeous views of majestic Mount Agung, and visit the village that is home of the indigenous Bali Aga people.
- Snorkel in crystal clear water over one of the world’s most biodiverse array of coral reefs and marine life in the world.
- Take an art workshop on the traditional wax- drawing and dyeing techniques of Bali batik fabrics and bring your creation home with you!
- Go on a guided herbal walk to learn about Bali’s native plants and how they’re used for traditional medicine, food and body care products.
- Try your hand at making some delicious traditional Indonesian and Balinese dishes in a cooking class.
- Magnificent Balinese cuisine, scenery, culture, art, and history as well as rich traditions that Bali is widely known for.
Program Overview
Kick off the program by exploring the traditional Balinese way of life near Ubud, the island’s unofficial capital of arts and culture. Spend your first week at a stunning Balinese-owned hotel with full amenities and easy access to Ubud village. You’ll head out on a downhill bicycle tour and a white water rafting experience, both of which will take you out into the gorgeous Balinese countryside where you can see stunning landscapes and traditional daily activities. In between these excursions you’ll round out your cultural experiences with a visit to a purification temple, a cooking class, a batik fabric design workshop, and a private meeting with one of the Royal Family princes at his palace.
Your journey continues to the northeast fishing village of Amed where you will spend 2 nights staying right on the beach in a beautiful hotel that is walkable to nearby restaurants and shops. On the way to Amed you’ll stop for a trek through a stunning area of east Bali with amazing views of Mount Agung. The trek will end in Tengenan, the village that is home to the indigenous Bali Aga people. In Amed you will have the opportunity to snorkel or SCUBA dive in the crystal clear waters to check out the flourishing coral reefs that are teeming with colorful tropical fish.
A final night of adventure brings you to Sanur, a seaside town in southeast Bali made up a long stretch of gorgeous beach with calm, shallow waters. Colorful jukung fishing boats rest on the sand and a paved path snakes along the beach for several kilometers. Sanur is home to great restaurants, a wide variety of shops and a relaxed atmosphere. Your final day will be spent preparing for your journey home, enjoying delicious meals and shopping for souvenirs as you reflect on the memories you have created!
About Bali Institute
Bali Institute is about 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. That’s why 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.
In the heart of our work is the belief that every unique experience we offer has the power for self-discovery. Bali, as a living classroom, invites you to tap into your deepest curiosities and engages you to explore the world in new ways. Bali reminds us what it means to be human and connects us to the beauty of the world.
At Bali Institute, we believe in the power of deep connections and meaningful experiences. We custom design programs to introduce you to the people, places and experiences in Bali that will excite, challenge and inspire — all while having the time of your life.
Our cross-cultural team has a genuine care for the well-being of the island’s people, culture, and environment. We are excited to share the magic of Bali by harnessing our deep roots in the community to create unique and transformative programs for learners of all ages.
Pricing & Registration
Program Price:
- Program Fee per Participant – $1,950 (shared room)
- Single-Occupancy Fee – $650 (added onto the program fee if you would like to be placed in a private room without a roommate)
–> If you are not traveling with someone you would like to share a room with, we will try to pair you with another solo traveler. If no one is available, single room occupancy fee may apply. Each traveler will have their own bed unless you have indicated otherwise.
–> Minimum enrollment of 6 participants for program to run.
FEE INCLUDES:
- 9 nights, double occupancy at beautiful Balinese accommodations
- All breakfasts, all lunches, 5 dinners
- All transportation in air-conditioned buses and vans throughout the program for activities listed on the itinerary
- Airport transfer on the start and end date of the program
- English speaking tour guide(s) and coordination team
- All activities listed on final program itinerary are included in the per person ground costs, including entrance fees, lectures and donations
- Gratuities for local guides and drivers
- Customized program booklet for all participants with itinerary, program descriptions and other useful information
- 24/7 Medical and emergency staff support for the entire duration of the program
- Special gifts including sarong, sash and journal
- MORE!
NOT INCLUDED:
- Visa costs (if applicable)
- Tourist Levy
- Airfare
- Trip cancellation, lost baggage, or medical insurance
- Laundry and personal items
- Meals not listed on itinerary
- Optional activities outside of the program itinerary
- International phone calls
Reserve your Spot Today — Spaces are Limited!
–> A nonrefundable deposit of $500 is due upon registration with the balance due no later than 90 days before your program session’s start date.
–> Register with peace of mind: if the program must be cancelled or postponed for any reason, program fees are refundable less the initial deposit of $500. If the program is postponed to a later date, participants have the option to use deposit and program fees as credit for the rescheduled program.