The Experience
Known as the “Island of Gods”, Bali hosts an incredible array of volcanoes, tropical beaches, colorful offshore reefs & jungle temples. It is a place that has gracefully preserved age-old spiritual practices and embraces travelers seeking its calm approach to life. But most importantly, Bali has the unique ability to spark inspiration at every corner you turn.
Over the course of nine days, we’ll take you behind-the-scenes to meet with path breaking organizations who are leading the island’s top environmental & sustainability initiatives. We’ll also experience all that Bali has to offer in true Discover Corps fashion! Visit remote villages, meander through rice terraces to a spa tucked in the countryside & take part in a cooking experience with a private chef. Come face-to-face with the monkeys of Ubud and explore centuries-old temples tucked into the rainforest.
An Island Adventure with a Purpose
Bali is truly a paradise. Experience all that the island has to offer while engaging with fascinating people and projects making change through sustainability-focused initiatives.
Our Impact
As Bali continues to balance growing modernization with its centuries-old traditions, a number of pioneering social and environmental organizations have emerged. As guests of Discover Corps, we’ll take you behind-the-scenes to meet these innovative leaders. Spend a day with the Begawan Foundation, a world-renowned organization changing how rice is cultivated in Asia and using the proceeds to fund education programs that we’ll lend a hand on. Meet the folks at the Ocean Gardener Project who will accompany you on a snorkeling trip to see the reefs that they are restoring across the island. And see how the R.O.L.E (Rivers, Oceans, Lands & Ecology) Foundation is repurposing waste from Bali’s hotels for disadvantaged communities. By the end of the trip, you will gain a new perspective on sustainability and environmental conservation on a tropical island like Bali.
Where You’ll Stay
Start your trip at the charming 4-star Plataran Canggu Bali Resort & Spa in the coastal town of Canggu. Set amongst lush tropical gardens, the hotel is meticulously designed to create an authentic Balinese experience. And the best feature of all – each room features a private pool! This is the perfect way to settle-in to the relaxing rhythms of Bali.
We’ll then venture inland to Ubud where we’ll spend three nights at the 4-star Komaneka at Rasa Sayang. This stylish modern hotel is an oasis that straddles the jungle on one side and the main sites in the heart of Ubud on the other. Featuring a swimming pool & spa overlooking swaying palms, this is guaranteed to be an experience to remember.
The last three nights will be spent in the relaxing seaside town of Sanur. Your home will be the 5-star Maya Sanur. A luxury beachfront resort, this is the stuff dreams are made of. Experience true Balinese hospitality at the hotel’s award winning spa and restaurant and take a dip in the lagoon pool. Just steps away is one of Bali’s top beaches.
Itinerary Overview
Land in Bali and settle-in to your boutique Balinese-style hotel. Head out to the remote village of Pinge for a visit to a local family to learn all about Balinese culture. Enjoy dinner on the beach before heading out to the central Balinese town of Ubud. Over the next three days, we’ll enjoy wood carving & Balinese dance classes, visit towering temples set amongst rice fields, take a cooking class with a private chef and lend a hand at the Begawan Foundation’s educational program which supports at-need children in the area. Venture to Ubud’s Monkey Forest and hike
through Campuhan Ridge to uncover a traditional Balinese spa tucked in the middle of rice terraces before heading back to the coast. The final three days of the journey include a day with the Ocean Gardener project snorkeling and replanting coral, visiting the R.O.L.E Foundation to learn about sustainability on the island, uncovering the iconic Uluwatu Temple at sunset and an unforgettable Farewell Dinner on the beach.
Your Expert Local Guide
Discover Corps’ expert family of guides around the world are by your side throughout the journey. Please note that the actual guide may vary from date-to-date.
Made Wiratama (Wira)
Born and raised in Bali, Wira has over a decade of experience leading groups through this beautiful island. Passionate about sustainable tourism, Wira is intimately connected to the history and culture of the island and feels that every person visiting Bali will gain an appreciation for traveling responsibly. Outside of guiding, Wira loves to hike the island’s towering volcanoes as well as ride his mountain bike through Bali’s many trails. He has also traveled to dozens of islands across the Indonesian archipelago!
Optional Post-Trip Extension
Discover Corps’ post-trip extensions allow you to extend your experience beyond the core itinerary and explore unique corners of the destination.
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Dates and Prices
Our trips are inclusive of all activities, lodging, transport and meals to make your experience hassle-free.
$4,295 Adult
$3,995 Child
- Double Occupancy Price. Children’s pricing applies to travelers 16 years old and younger sharing a room with an adult
- A $200 peak season supplement will be applied to dates during the peak season (July, August, & December)
- Single Room Supplement = $1,395. You are required to pay this SRS fee if we are unable to find you a suitable roommate.
What’s Included:
- 8 breakfasts, 7 lunches & 5 dinners.
- 8 nights in 4 & 5-star premier hotel lodging
- Transportation in private vehicles
- An immersive itinerary including behind-the-scenes visits to local organizations
- A Discover Corps guide that is there to support, guide, and inform you throughout the trip
- All scheduled activities and excursions
- $50,000 emergency medical evacuation insurance
- Trip literature and pre-departure support from Discover Corps
- 24-hour Discover Corps emergency hotline while traveling
What’s Not Included:
- Tips for the Discover Corps guide and driver
- 3 dinners
- International airfare
- Alcoholic beverages
- Indonesian visa-on-arrival
Dates
Our intimate, small-group departures consist of like-minded travelers. Don’t see a date that works? Want to make it private? Schedule a personal travel consultation and we’ll make it happen.
2024 Dates
July 14-22, 2024 $200 peak season supplement
August 4-12, 2024 $200 peak season supplement
October 20-28, , 2024 WO
December 22-30, 2024 $200 peak season supplement
December 30-January 7, 2025 $200 peak season supplement
2025 Dates
January 5-13, 2025
January 26-February 3, 2025
February 16-24, 2025
February 23-March 3, 2025
March 23-31, 2025
March 30-April 7, 2025
April 13-21, 2025
May 25-June 2, 2025
June 8-16, 2025
June 15-23, 2025
June 29-July 7, 2025 $200 peak season supplement
July 6-14, 2025 $200 peak season supplement
July 20-28, 2025 $200 peak season supplement
July 27-August 4, 2025 $200 peak season supplement
August 10-18, 2025 $200 peak season supplement
August 31-Septembert 8, 2025
September 7-15, 2025
October 19-27, 2025
November 9-17, 2025
November 23- December 1, 2025
December 14-22, 2025 $200 peak season supplement
December 21-29, 2025 $200 peak season supplement
December 28-January 5, 2026 $200 peak season supplement
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