Bali Service and Adventure

Begin your adventure and community service in Ubud, the cultural heart of Bali. For our first service project we will be teaching English to students at a local elementary school. You will break up into teams and each team will be responsible for developing a lesson plan using a mix of traditional teaching methods, art, and games. This is a unique opportunity to work together with your peers and and get creative. TFT staff will be there to provide instruction and helpful tips for designing a great plan. The real fun begins when you get to put your lesson into action and see your efforts pay off with the children. You will form lifelong memories and lasting friendships after your time teaching!

In addition to volunteering, Ubud has endless activities to enjoy. Laugh your worries away with your new friends during a fun and carefree laughing yoga class followed by a walk through the picturesque rice fields. Participate in a workshop where you can try your hand at a variety of Balinese arts, including dancing, Gamelan Music, and woodcarving. Receive an introduction to Balinese culture and explore Ubud’s beautiful temples and colorful markets. Visit the famous water temple and participate in a traditional ceremony. Tour the Royal Palace and dress in your finest for dinner with a real Balinese prince followed by an authentic show. This is a special opportunity not available to tourists!

Cap off the adventures in Ubud with a thrilling journey down the Telaga Waja river before heading to our next destination.

Pemuteran is a hidden gem that is largely untouched by the tourism that has spread across other parts of Bali. This charming coastal town is the perfect place to unwind and dive into our marine conservation projects. Partner with the Coral Reef Project in Pemuteran, which supports rebuilding reefs using innovative”biorock” technology. In the past, Pemuteran’s reefs were destroyed due to lack of education and understanding. These biorock reefs stretch over half a kilometer and Pemuteran is now once again home to colorful and healthy reef, and plenty of fish. This project is the world’s largest and most successful coral reef restoration project and we are proud to have the opportunity to offer our support!

To complement our reef project we will have the opportunity to visit a turtle hatchery and release baby turtles into the ocean!* The hatchery not only supports Pemuteran’s turtles, but it also supports the local community and provides education and income. Learn about the hatchery’s fascinating history and bid your own turtle a safe passage as you set it free.

In addition to our community service projects we will have plenty of time to soak up everything Pemuteran has to offer, including hiking through West Bali National Park to spot the elusive black monkeys, snorkeling, and relaxing on the beach. For those who are more adventurous you’ll even have the opportunity to try your hand at scuba diving in our optional beginner course!

*Please note, as turtles are wild animals releasing the babies is not guaranteed, but it is highly likely.

After a stop for another refreshing swim in a waterfall hidden in the jungle, we will continue on to our final destination, Sanur. Sanur is a laid-back town with a beachfront boardwalk and plenty of places to explore. Learn to catch a wave and participate in one of Bali’s most iconic sports during a fun surf lesson and catch one last perfect sunset over the ocean while reflecting on the amazing two weeks you just spent with your new friends exploring Bali.