21 Day Bali Road Trip

If you want to travel and volunteer without the hassle of organising it all separately, then yes! All activities are included, and you’ll combine volunteering, adventure and culture!

• Accommodation
• 3 meals p/day & 2 p/day at weekends
• Arrival airport transfer (Sat/Sun arrivals)
• Filtered drinking water, coffee & tea
• 1 day orientation
• Daily transportation to project
• In country 24/7 support & emergency assistance
• Fundraising support
• University course credits (where applicable)
• Certificate of Completion

• Airfares
• Travel Insurance
• Tours, Souvenirs & spending money

At this location there is no mandatory orientation day offered. A brief introduction will be given on the first day. 

Programs begin every Monday, and volunteers are required to arrive the day prior, for orientation before the project. Your accommodation on the Sunday is included in the program fees.

A free airport pickup is included when arriving to Denpasar International Airport (DPS). You must arrive between 00:00 to 23:59 on Sunday.

If arriving outside the pickup times you can book a private transfer and any extra night’s accommodation for an additional fee.

Alternatively, if arriving early you could wait at the arrival’s terminal for the pickup time, book accommodation at the airport and meet us during the pickup times or make your own way to the project (we will advise on how to do this).

From the international airport to the Ubud Penestanan accommodation, it takes 1-1.5 hours by road, and to the Pejeng accommodation it takes around 1.5-2 hours. 

*Please note

All participants for the Education, Teaching, Construction, and Turtle Conservation projects, regardless of the program duration, will now be required to apply for a C6B Social Cultural visa prior to arrival. 

Participants who have a Visa On Arrival or an E-Visa on Arrival will not be able to participate in these projects. Participants who only attend the culture, adventure, and yoga weeks will be accepted to join the programs with a Visa on Arrival.

Applying for a C6B Social Cultural Visa

There are two ways to apply for this visa.

1. Apply at an Indonesia embassy in your home country
2. Apply via a certified visa agency based in Bali

1. Apply at an Indonesia embassy in your home country

Some of the Indonesian embassies accept applications for C6B visas for Indonesia. However, please contact the nearest embassy to get more information.

2. Apply via a certified visa agency based in Bali

Multiple visa agencies in Bali can assist with the application for a C6B visa. This still needs to be done before arrival.

Documents required for visa application:

1. Scanned Passport ID – Ensure a clear image with no cropping, and hands should not be visible in the photo.
2. Arrival and Return Flight tickets
3. Bank statement last 3 months (Minimum 1500-2000.00 USD) – Colour scan, clear photo
4. A latest passport photograph (color) (clean, half body, neat clothing)

• Standard Visa fee and visa Processing fee 3,850,000.00 IDR. ( USD 275 / 250 Euros) The standard visa application process can take 10-15 working days.

Express Visa fee and visa processing fee 4,500,000.00 IDR ( USD375 / 300 Euros )    The express visa application process can take 5-7 working days. 

• Visit Tanah Lot temple – A famous Hindu temple perched on a rock formation on the coast of Bali.
• Explore Ubud – A cultural hub in the center of Bali known for its art galleries, museums, and traditional crafts.
• Try surfing at Kuta Beach – One of the most popular beaches in Bali with great waves for surfers of all levels.
• Visit the Tegallalang Rice Terraces – A beautiful and iconic rice terrace located in the Gianyar Regency.
• Go snorkeling or diving at Nusa Lembongan – A small island located southeast of Bali with crystal-clear waters and diverse marine life.
• Hike Mount Batur – An active volcano located in the north of Bali, offering stunning views from the summit.
• Watch a traditional Balinese dance performance – Bali is known for its unique and beautiful dance traditions.
• Relax at a beach club – Bali has many luxurious beach clubs with pools, restaurants, and stunning ocean views.
• Visit the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary – A nature reserve and temple complex in Ubud where you can interact with hundreds of friendly monkeys.
• Dolphin watching in Lovina – Take a morning boat trip from Lovina Beach to spot dolphins swimming and playing in the ocean.
• Visit the Banjar Hot Springs – A natural hot spring located in Lovina where you can relax and soak in the warm mineral water.
• Take a cooking class – Learn how to prepare delicious Balinese dishes and immerse yourself in the local culinary culture.
• Visit the Munduk Waterfall – A picturesque waterfall located in the Munduk village surrounded by lush greenery and a great spot for hiking.

*PLEASE NOTE: All participants for the Education, Teaching, Construction, and Turtle Conservation projects, are required to apply for a C6B Social Cultural visa prior to arrival. Participants who have a Visa On Arrival or an E-Visa on Arrival will not be able to participate in these projects. Participants who only attend the culture, adventure, and yoga weeks will be accepted to join the programs with a Visa on Arrival. Going through an online agency is the easiest way to obtain the visa. 

  **Exceptions to the C6B visa

Participants can join any program with a Visa on Arrival (VOA) for the following program types:

• 1-week culture week, plus 1 to 3 week volunteer program
• 1-week volunteer program

However, it is important to highlight that participants using a VOA must put ‘tourism’ for reason of visit.

We still encourage volunteers to arrive with a C6B visa for all programs. Please note that obtaining and using a VOA is entirely the participant’s responsibility. We cannot be held accountable for any issues or concerns arising from this, as we are obligated to recommend the appropriate visa type for participants joining volunteering projects.

For information on holidays and any programs affected, please see the following link: ID – Holidays – All Programs  

*PLEASE NOTE: All participants for the Education, Teaching, Construction, and Turtle Conservation projects, are required to apply for a C6B Social Cultural visa prior to arrival. Participants who have a Visa On Arrival or an E-Visa on Arrival will not be able to participate in these projects. Participants who only attend the culture, adventure, and yoga weeks will be accepted to join the programs with a Visa on Arrival. Going through an online agency is the easiest way to obtain the visa. 

  **Exceptions to the C6B visa

Participants can join any program with a Visa on Arrival (VOA) for the following program types:

• 1-week culture week, plus 1 to 3 week volunteer program
• 1-week volunteer program

However, it is important to highlight that participants using a VOA must put ‘tourism’ for reason of visit.

We still encourage volunteers to arrive with a C6B visa for all programs. Please note that obtaining and using a VOA is entirely the participant’s responsibility. We cannot be held accountable for any issues or concerns arising from this, as we are obligated to recommend the appropriate visa type for participants joining volunteering projects.

Indonesia has to be one of the most interesting countries in the world for cultural learning for its diverse and sophisticated art forms, such as painting, sculpture, woodcarving, handicrafts, and performing arts. Indonesia has around 300 ethnic groups, each with cultural identities developed over centuries, and influenced by Indian, Arabic, Chinese, and European sources.

Millions of small farmers, farm workers and fishers are unable to tap into the opportunities offered by years of economic growth. They are often geographically isolated and lack access to basic infrastructure and support.

Bali is a Hindu Island, Balinese traditional cultures are still present, making the island charming and beautiful. Traditional Balinese clothing worn by women covers their shoulders and knees, especially, when they go to the temple and when they have a ceremony day.

IVI have a variety of programs designed to immerse volunteers into the local lifestyle in order to experience the unique culture, build life long relationships and benefit the people that need it the most.

*PLEASE NOTE: All participants for the Education, Teaching, Construction, and Turtle Conservation projects, are required to apply for a C6B Social Cultural visa prior to arrival. Participants who have a Visa On Arrival or an E-Visa on Arrival will not be able to participate in these projects. Participants who only attend the culture, adventure, and yoga weeks will be accepted to join the programs with a Visa on Arrival. Going through an online agency is the easiest way to obtain the visa. 

  **Exceptions to the C6B visa

Participants can join any program with a Visa on Arrival (VOA) for the following program types:

• 1-week culture week, plus 1 to 3 week volunteer program
• 1-week volunteer program

However, it is important to highlight that participants using a VOA must put ‘tourism’ for reason of visit.

We still encourage volunteers to arrive with a C6B visa for all programs. Please note that obtaining and using a VOA is entirely the participant’s responsibility. We cannot be held accountable for any issues or concerns arising from this, as we are obligated to recommend the appropriate visa type for participants joining volunteering projects.

Bali is situated just south of the equator. It has a hot and tropical climate year round.

The wet season is from November to March, and the dry season from April to October (although there may still be some showers) The rains usually only last for a few hours, so you will usually still get some sunshine during the day. 

The rainy season brings about humidity and it is generally hot year round, from 20 to 30 degrees. Cooler temperatures can be found up North in the mountain regions. 

Bali culture is incredible, rich in tradition and spirituality which focuses mainly on art and religion, with the two often expressed through each other.  Many Balinese people are an artist of some kind and spend their leisure time working on hobbies and artwork that have been passed down through generations.  

Many public areas, homes and paddy fields are decorated by detailed paintaings, intricate carvings, fine weaving, statues and various artworks. Life in Bali is very much communal and centered around local villages with the community institution or ‘Banjar’ responsible for many aspects of life. The Balinese have a word, “Niskala” which means that which cannot be sensed directly, but can only be felt within.      

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