Bali – Culture Week in Bali

This week-long cultural experience is the perfect way to start your volunteer abroad experience! Meet fellow participants and future volunteers, learn about traditional customs and go sightseeing.

Program Highlights:

• Immerse yourself into authentic Balinese culture
• Visit Bali’s famous holy water temple and Monkey Street (yes, there are wild monkeys there!)
• Learn basic Balinese
• Attend a traditional dance show
• Create Batik paintings on fabric canvas and traditional flower offering arrangement

Sample itinerary:

Arrival Day, Sunday: Arrive at Denpasar International Airport (DPS). Participants will be picked up from the airport and taken to their accommodations. Settle in to your new home for the week and get to know your fellow participants.
Day 1, Monday: The day begins with breakfast, followed by a full introduction to Balinese culture, a walking tour of Monkey Street and a visit to the famous outdoor Ubud market. Following dinner, participants will experience a traditional Balinese spirit dancing show.
Day 2, Tuesday: Following breakfast, participants will have their first Balinese language class and then enjoy lunch. In the afternoon, participants will go on a walking tour of an art village, including a visit to the magnificent rice terraces.
Day 3, Wednesday: Following breakfast, participants will have their second and final Balinese language class. After a rest following lunch, participants will head to a Batik painting class. This unique technique involves using wax to keep the dyes from running throughout the cloth canvas.
Day 4, Thursday: Today volunteers partake in a cooking class following a hearty breakfast. After the cooking class and lunch, participants will enjoy creating traditional Balinese flower offerings.
Day 5, Friday: On this day, participants will get to visit a popular travel highlight of Bali, the “Pura Tirta Empul” or holy water temple. Following a late lunch, participants will have a concluding meeting before enjoying dinner.
Day 6, Saturday: Participants who are following this week with the Education and Community Work program in Ubud will have the day free. Participants heading to other locations in Bali, such as Nusa Penida for the Sea Turtle Rescue program, will make their own way to their next destination.

Location of the Project: Ubud, Bali

Project length: One week

Arrival Airport: Denpasar International Airport (DPS)

Age:  Min age of 18. Age exceptions: Participants aged 16 and 17 may apply with parental consent

Number of Volunteers: Up to 30 International participants and this can increase in high season

Important Note: This Culture Week must be combined with a volunteer opportunity in Bali. Participants are encouraged to join this Culture Week before the volunteer program, but they can also join afterwards. B211 Visa is required for all volunteers regardless of duration. You will receive the documentation after registration and approval. The cost of the visa is approximately $50 USD.

What’s Included

Accommodations: Shared, single-gender dorms

Food: They provide three meals per day during the week, two meals on weekends

Airport Transfers: Airport transfers are included on the arrival day

Support: Comprehensive and professional pre-departure travel guidance, 24/7 GoEco emergency hotline, experienced local field team.

What’s not Included

Flights, B211 visa (approx. $50 USD), travel health insurance, lunches on weekends, personal expenses