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Bali Reef
Restoration

Stay in a bungalow near the beach in rural Bali while building and deploying structures to return a section of human impacted reef to its pristine state. Hike to waterfalls, scuba dive, and freedive. On neighboring islands, learn to surf, help re-plant historic mangroves, and learn about and participate in ongoing manta ray research including scuba or freediving with these graceful giants of the sea.

Bali & Nusa Lembongan

Dates

2 Week Trips
Year Round

Group Size

10-20 Student
2-4 Trip Leaders/Chaperones
Max 8:1 Student/Adult

Tuition


$4450

(Not Including Airfare)



Early Bird & Group


Discounts Available

THE TRIP AT A GLANCE

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North Bali Reef

This trip's main project is in partnership with North Bali Reef Conservation outside the rural fishing village of Tianyar. One of Padma’s most immediately fulfilling projects, trip members make and deploy structures in the ocean to restore a section of destroyed reef. Each year the biodiversity of the targeted section of reef has nearly doubled thanks to our efforts. It’s hard to imagine a project that provides such directly and quickly visible benefits to our friends in the sea.​

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Ubud

Trips begin in the spiritual and cultural heart of Bali, Ubud. This ancient city is home to centuries old temples blended with modern restaurants, shops, yoga centers, and local markets. You’ll hang out with monkeys, settle into island life, and participate in a blessing and purification ritual at one of Bali's incredible and most significant temples.

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Manta Rays

Gentle and graceful giants of the ocean, trip members learn about, and participate in ongoing manta ray research by getting into the water off the shores of Nusa Penida Island. Many trip members and trip leaders report their time with these manta rays as a highlight of their lives. 

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Tianyar Projects

In addition to working on reef restoration, students will spend time tutoring English and sustainable living skills in a local school and also play games, sports, and hang out with the local children of Tianyar. When not building reef structures, spending time with kids, or exploring the ocean, students can also help to clean up the beaches. Most years, students get to see baby sea turtles from the hatchery making their first journey out to see!

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Nusa Lembongan

For several days you’ll stay on the small island off the coast of Bali. A hub of marine research, students learn about manta rays then get to swim with them while taking pictures of these gentle giants of the sea as part of ongoing research led by Marine Megafauna Foundation. You’ll also visit some breathtaking reefs with crystal clear waters. This phase of the trip includes surf lessons where no matter your ability level, you’re sure to have a blast.

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Surfing

Bali is one of the premier surf spots on the planet. Every trip affords opportunities to surf, as well as surf lessons if you want to start your wave riding journey.​

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Ocean Exploration

This trip offers ample opportunity to explore the ocean and see all sorts of reef dwelling species. Trips include talks on habitats, species and conservation practices to enrich your experience beyond just seeing shiny pretty fishies. Students receive advance snorkel instruction and for those who are scuba certified, there are a few opportunities to dive at some of the best spots in Bali. Trips often include at least one night snorkel in Tianyar where you’ll swim amongst bioluminescence that sparkles vivid blue all around you.

FAQ

We get a lot of little questions from parents and students throughout the year, especially leading up to trips. Here you can find answers to the questions we get most often. If you can't find what you need here, feel free to reach out to us by email or phone

Trip Tuition:

$4,450 (Early Bird & Group Discounts Available)

Trip Tuition Covers:

• Accommodations
• Most Meals (
We occasionally encourage trip members to explore local restaurants)

• Local transportation

• Project planning, materials, and management 
• Adventure Activities
• Travelers medical, emergency and eva
cuation  insurance
​• Local and International trip leaders


Trip Tuition Does not Cover:
• International airfare (trip leaders can help select and arrange airfare for groups)
• Local shopping
• Additional sightseeing activities 

• Volunteer/tourist visa

Welcome to Bali!

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