Bali
Our efforts on Bali focus on sea turtle conservation, children’s homes and after-school programs, water filter distribution, trash clean-up, and care for the at-risk population.
Day 1: Arrivals & orientation
A trip leader will meet you at the airport and you’ll be shuttled to the hotel for check-in. Once you're settled and unpacked, you can relax by the pool or start exploring the town right away until we meet as a group for dinner. You'll get a chance to meet your fellow travelers and taste the exquisite cuisine of Bali. Representatives from Nourishing Nomads will speak to the group about the work we are doing around the island. After dinner, the rest of the night is yours. With shops, massages, and local attractions steps from your door, there is plenty to explore.
Day 2: Volunteer day
Our first full day will take us into remote villages where we will bring supplies and food to the elderly and disabled. On the way, we’ll stop at a sacred temple or local market where you can purchase handmade crafts. Depending on time and need, we may be able to add a water filter distribution and education session about the importance of clean water and how to care for the filtration systems. We usually stop along the way home to clean up a beach or jungle area that’s covered in plastic waste. Once we’re back at the hotel, the night is yours.
Day 3: Turtle Conservation Center
This morning is for you to recover from a long day. Enjoy a massage nearby or a surfing lesson, or just lounge by the pool and soak in the sun! We’ll meet as a group early afternoon to make our way to the sea turtle conservation and rehabilitation foundation where we’ll assist in the day-to-day operations of the foundation: cleaning the tanks, administering medicine to sick and baby turtles, preparing their food, and learning about the efforts and successes of this foundation.
Day 4: Cultural day
Today is about engaging in Balinese culture. You have the day to yourself with optional outings available at an additional cost. Your trip leaders will help arrange drivers and guides, offer great recommendations, and make sure you spend your time having fun instead of researching how to. Here's just a sample of what's available: learn to make prayer offerings, take a day trip to Ubud, visit Uluwatu temple, or become a Balinese chef at a local cooking class.
Day 5: Children’s home
This day will take us deep into the northeast of Bali where we support the development of 20 children who have been taken off the streets, given up for adoption, or abandoned. In our effort to enable these children to lead fulfilling lives and advance their education, we provide the necessary supplies to help these children and this home reach their goals. We’ll play games, practice English (and learn some Bhasa), help with housework or garden work, and learn about how the home operates to set these kids up for success. We’ll stop for sunset over the Lombok Strait on the drive home.
Day 6: Cultural day - suggested: Mt Batur sunrise hike
The final day is for you. Many guests choose to do the sunrise trek up Mt. Batur. It’s an early start, but so very worth it! Get picked up at the hotel (you can sleep on the ride to the mountain). Your hiking guide will meet you at the base of the mountain and give you flashlights to light your path. You’ll reach the peak as the sun starts to light up the sky with stunning views, cook an egg in volcanic steam, and maybe make friends with some local monkeys. You’ll be back around 2 pm giving you time for a massage. Later in the evening, we’ll meet as a group for a final farewell dinner which is always a blast!
Day 7: Departures
Spend your morning getting last-minute shopping done before checking out and heading to the airport. If you have an afternoon flight, you can leave your bags with the hotel concierge while you laze by the pool until you're ready to go.
*The itinerary and service activities are subject to change based on the needs of the local communities and other factors (weather, ceremonies, traffic, school holidays, etc). Each trip is unique.
What to expect
The top priority of our trip leaders is to ensure your safety. Besides that, they will help you maximize your time in Bali, so you don’t have to spend your time finding the best – we’ve done that for you.
We cap our Bali group at 14 guests. This gives us just the right amount of people to connect with each other and be a manageable size for the places we volunteer.
Each guest will receive an extensive Bali Information Packet once they’ve registered and paid for their trip. This contains everything needed to prepare for the Service Trip, including a packing guide, money and exchange information, the Customs and Immigration process, useful phrases, and much more. Further, your trip leader will be available to answer any questions you have leading up to the trip.
Inclusions
Airport pickup and drop off
7 days and 6 nights at 4-star hotel
Air-conditioned room
High-speed WiFi Internet access in your room
Daily breakfast at hotel, 3 lunches, and 2 group dinners
Organized group service outings
Transportation to and from scheduled activities
Park and heritage site entrance fees during group outings
Plenty of free time
Additional excursions at extra cost
Laundry service is available at extra cost
Accommodations
We’ll stay in one hotel for the entirety of the Bali trip. The hotel is located in the heart of Seminyak, central to incredible restaurants, shopping, beaches, spas, and nightlife. Friendly staff greet you each day and the scent of fresh flowers surrounds you. A lobby restaurant offers healthy and nutritious meals each morning and provides an easy place for the group to meet before heading out for the day.
Dates
August 4-10, 2024 (tentative)
Program Rates* **
Double Occupancy: $2,150
Single Occupancy: $2,750
*If you are participating through your company’s donation matching program, you may be eligible to split the program cost with your company
**Does not include airfare
