OVERVIEW

Live in a beachfront bungalow in rural Bali while restoring damaged coral reefs, volunteering in a local school, and enjoying nearby waterfalls. Then hop over to nearby islands to dive with manta rays, surf in crystal blue waters, and plant mangroves to help bring the coast back to life.

REEF RESTORATION
Build and deploy artificial reef structures and join research and beach cleanups in Tianyar.

COMMUNITY CONNECTION
Tutor English, volunteer in a local school and experience Balinese traditions.

ISLAND ADVENTURES
Explore Nusa Lembongan, observe manta rays and help restore mangroves.

DAY 1 — DEPARTURE
Meet your group at the departure airport and begin the international journey to Indonesia.

DAY 2 — ARRIVAL IN BALI
Arrive at Ngurah Rai International Airport in Denpasar and travel to Ubud. Settle in, rest, and meet for a short orientation to the trip.

DAY 3 — UBUD CULTURAL ORIENTATION
Ease into the local time zone with team activities and a guided introduction to Ubud. Visit the Monkey Forest area and learn about Balinese customs and respectful behavior at cultural sites.

DAY 4 — TEMPLE AND JOURNEY NORTH
Visit a historic Balinese temple and take part in a traditional blessing ceremony where available. Continue to the rural village of Tianyar and meet local partners and residents.

DAY 5 — REEF PROJECT INTRODUCTION
Learn about the local marine environment and the reef restoration project. Review safety guidance, meet the project team, and help prepare materials for the first field activities.

DAY 6 — REEF RESTORATION
Work with local project leaders to build or deploy artificial reef structures where scheduled. Learn how restoration work is documented and spend time with residents.

DAY 7 — RESEARCH AND BEACH CLEANUP
Join an ongoing research activity and a community beach cleanup. Discuss how observations are recorded and what challenges local teams are addressing.

DAY 8 — SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY CONNECTION
Take part in English tutoring or other school activities arranged with local educators. Spend the afternoon learning about village life and practicing basic Indonesian phrases.

DAY 9 — TURTLE CONSERVATION
Visit the turtle hatchery and learn about its work. Support activities assigned by the local team, then take time for a swim, snorkeling, or a relaxed evening by the beach.

DAY 10 — FIELDWORK AND CHOICE ACTIVITY
Continue reef or research activities with the project team. On the program’s scheduled free time, choose an approved outing such as a waterfall walk, snorkeling, or a skills session.

DAY 11 — TRAVEL TO NUSA LEMBONGAN
Wrap up the Tianyar project activities, thank local hosts, and travel south for the ferry to Nusa Lembongan. Settle in and review the island conservation plans.

DAY 12 — MANTA RAY OBSERVATION
Join a research team to observe manta rays and learn how sightings are documented. Follow local guidance in the water and spend the afternoon exploring the island.

DAY 13 — MANGROVES AND ISLAND LIFE
Learn about mangrove restoration and support activities scheduled with local partners. Enjoy time for surfing, snorkeling, or rest, then gather for a closing reflection.

DAY 14 — RETURN HOME
Travel back to the mainland and transfer to the airport for the return journey home.