One of the highlights of a student trips to Bali is the chance to immerse oneself in the local culture. Bali is known for its unique customs and traditions, which are reflected in the island's architecture, art, and cuisine. Students can visit ancient temples, attend traditional dance performances, and try local dishes.
Ice Breaker games can be especially effective for student trips, as it helps create an open atmosphere where everyone is comfortable expressing themselves and having meaningful conversations. Additionally, these games help to reduce any anxiety that may arise when traveling abroad for the first time.
Sustainable Travel
Sustainable travel should benefit both travelers and local communities. Including sustainable activities allows you to connect with local communities and understand the importance of sustainability.
Farming Activities
Cultural Immersion
Cooking Class
Student Trips Bali Activities:
Cultural Immersion
Farming Activities at Tabanan
Known as the rice bowl of Bali, the vast Tabanan regency is famed for its magnificent rice paddies and authentic Bali life. Fun day in the rice field. We’ll get our hands dirty by playing with the mud. Farming is the activity of the day. We will learn how to plow and
plant in the paddy field in a traditional way. We also will learn how to weave coconut fronds. These woven coconut fronds are used to make roofs or walls for huts as a resting place for the farmers.
Cooking class.
Experiencing first-hand cooking Balinese cuisine will be a memory that is hard to forget. You will be introduced in detail to a variety of ingredients and how to cook them. You will then cook some traditional Balinese dishes, such as sate lilit (satay made from minced meat or fish, wrapped around bamboo sticks), sate tusuk (satay on skewers), lawar (mixture of vegetables, grated coconut, and minced meat mixed with rich herbs and spices), pepesan tum (minced meat or fish mixed with herbs and spices, wrapped with banana leaves), gerangasem (spicy chicken soup), etc. At the end of this activity, you will be able to enjoy the dishes that you have cooked, which will be a special experience for you.
Making Offering
Learn how to make the offerings, using traditional methods. You will make different types of offerings and how beautiful decorations. Learn the symbolism of the contents of your Canang Sari(offerings), and the breakdown of the meaning of the flowers and other parts. Other than Canag Sari, you will also learn how to make gebongan, an object similar to minarets with a variety of fruits and various snacks arranged on a single-footed wooden place, usually carried by Balinese women using kebaya (Balinese cloths for a woman) which are placed above the head.
Mangrove Planting
We invite students to join in restoring the planet's delicate ecosystems and creating healthier habitats for generations to come. You can help make a difference by planting mangroves, preserving marine life habitats and raising awareness on the dangers of climate change.
Turtle Conservation
The Turtle Conservation and Education Centre is a rescue center and hatchery to support to rehabilitation and release of turtles in Bali. Here, visitors can get up close with many turtles as they are cared for by the friendly staff and volunteers that work here. A great place to take kids, as they will learn about conservation as well as be able to feed some turtles. The Turtle Conservation and Education Centre has a number of large pools where you will see a number of large turtles swimming around.
Sea turtles are endangered species, and their eggs are in high demand, making them vulnerable to poachers, hunters, and predators. The process of turtle releases is essential for the survival of the turtle population in Bali. The turtle eggs are incubated at their hatchery, and after the baby turtles are hatched, they are tagged and released into the ocean.
Community Services
Visit Historical Sites
From ancient temples to colonial-era buildings, Bali has a rich history waiting to be explored
Art Workshops
Batik Lesson.
An introductory course that familiarizes students with the history of Batik and its practices in Indonesia. Students will explore the design and production methods needed to create a batik fabric in both traditional and contemporary ways. In this course,
students will learn the history and background of batik in Indonesia and other cultures that influence the practice and design as a theoretical base before they start working on their batik design.
Gamelan Music Lesson
Balinese Dance Lesson
Eco Printing
If you're interested in sustainable fashion and natural dyeing, you'll love the eco print and dye workshop in Bali. Eco-printing is a unique artisanal process that revolves around the concept of using natural pigments and plant dyes to imprint stories onto fabric. The natural dyes used in eco-printing are sourced from sustainable, natural plant sources, ensuring minimal negative impact on the environment. Eco print and dye workshop is a natural dyeing technique that utilizes botanical materials, such as leaves, flowers, and roots, to create a beautiful print or dye on a fabric
Adventure Activities
Mount Batur Trekking
Picked up from the hotel to the milder climate of 1200 meters above sea level to begin your 1.5 hours - 2 hours trek to the top of 1717 meters. We walk around the rim of the volcanic cone to see the crater of the last eruption. This volcano is still active now and it was in 2000. Descending from the crater we will be back down to the black lava which was originally flow down during the first and second eruptions. Breakfast on the top of the volcano.
Snorkeling.
Snorkeling is one of the must things to do in Bali. Blue Lagoon, with its beautiful corals, is one of the favorite places to snorkel in Padang Bai. Beautiful fishes can easily be found around snorkeling spots in Padang Bai. Picked up in the morning, arrived in Padang Bai, and enjoyed 2 or 3 snorkeling trips around Padang Bai. Calm water will make you feel more relaxed and it is also possible to snorkel directly from the beach.
Rafting.
Locate in Ubud, Ayung Rafting is one of the most popular places in Bali. Known as a challenging track, you can still enjoy this activity with your children. However, the minimum age of 7 is a must. With a length of 12km, approximately you need 2-2.5 hours to finish this challenge. A view of rice fields, rainforest, and hidden waterfall that won’t stop making you amazed. Morning and afternoon rafting sessions are available.
Campuhan Ridge Walk.
Amid lush ravines and picturesque rice fields, the Campuhan Ridge Walk is one of the most popular treks in Ubud. You’ll start off the hike at the meeting point of the Wos Rivers by the historic core of this charming Bali town. Stop along the way to take in the views and recharge with some coffee overlooking the peaceful lily ponds. About three miles there and back, the trail is best enjoyed around sunrise and sunset, when temperatures are milder.
Trekking Rice Field.
Tegalalang Rice Terrace owns a magnificent view of the rice terrace. The rice terrace is designed very beautifully with exquisite hollowing rice fields and is precisely located on the hill bank.
Waterfalls.
Bali is known as home to beautiful waterfalls. Gitgit and Tegenungan waterfalls are two of the most popular waterfall and are also kids friendly.
Trekking at Trunyan Hill/Village.
Trunyan village is an ancient village like the original Balinese village or Bali Aga. Trunyan village is the starting point to hike Trunyan Hill; located on the east side of Lake Batur. The hiking trails offer gorgeous scenery of Mt. Batur Caldera and Lake Batur.
Enjoy the gorgeous scenery from the top of the hill while having breakfast. Descend from
Trunyan hill, and return to the camping ground.
Cycling.
The cycling starts from the village of Jatiluwih on the foot of Mt.Batukaru where this village is so famous for Bali’s best rice terrace and Bali rice. Jatiluwih is very famous for Bali’s best rice terraces on the Island and also as a UNESCO heritage. The landscape is
beautiful of the terraces. This route is really amazing with the beauty of terraces, views, villages, and vegetation. The cycling takes about 3,5 hours passing through rural Balinese countryside, remote villages, cacao plantations, chicken farms, and many other
things.
Reef Rehabilitation
Ecology and Biodiversity Tour in Les Village.
Early in the morning, we will head to Les Village in North Bali, where we can hear sharing by fisherfolks of the history of cyanide. Here, we can also learn about reef rehabilitation methods in Les followed by hands-on coral substrate making, tying of coral substrate to the nursery table, gluing of coral frags on substrates, and launching of coral nursery table to the sea. Visit the marine ornamental fish collection hub followed by a presentation on the marine aquarium trade. After lunch, we will hear a presentation on plastic recycling, a tour of the village waste management center, a plastic recycling workshop, and sharing on black soldier fly by the waste management center manager.
Visit Green School
Discover one of the world’s most stunning and progressive places of learning. From soaring bamboo structures to the beautiful Ayung river, our paths through the jungle will take you on an incredible journey. We respect our students and teachers and offer opportunities to visit that are both impactful for guests and sensitive to our community.
Rainforest Trekking
Bali's Tamblingan Rainforest is a lush and beautiful area, located in the Bedugul highlands. It is home to a variety of wildlife. The area has been declared a conservation forest since 1979 and offers visitors the opportunity to explore its diverse ecosystems with a rainforest trekking experience. You will be rewarded with spectacular views of Lake Tamblingan and its surrounding rainforest. It's a great way to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life and take in the beauty of true nature.
Learn Subak Irigation Sistem
Learn about Bali's ancient irrigation system, another UNESCO World Heritage Site. It's a fascinating study of sustainable agriculture.
Why Choose Bali Indonesia for Your Next School Trip?
Choosing Bali and Indonesia as a destination for a school trip comes with a myriad of benefits. From cultural immersion to ecological diversity, the experiences students can gain are endless. Indonesia is rich in history and diverse in culture, offering numerous opportunities for hands-on learning, making it an ideal destination for educational tours.
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Komodo National Park.
A trip to Komodo National Park allows students to see the world's most giant lizard, the Komodo dragon, in its natural habitat.
Tana Toraja Sulawesi
Tana Toraja is known for its unique culture and traditions. Students can visit the Toraja region to learn about the Torajan people's ancestral rites and elaborate funeral ceremonies. Such experiences offer deep cultural insights and broaden students' understanding of different ways of life.
Mount Bromo in East Java
Mount Bromo offers a unique opportunity for geological studies. The active volcano is part of the Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park, which features a sea of sand and lush green valleys. Engaging with local communities around Mount Bromo can offer students a closer look at the Tenggerese people's way of life, including their agriculture-based livelihoods and traditional practices.
Lombok and Gili Island
Waterfalls and Hiking. Lombok offers numerous natural attractions, including stunning waterfalls like Tiu Kelep and Sendang Gile. Hiking trips to these waterfalls provide physical activity combined with the beauty of nature.
Traditional Sasak Villages. Visiting traditional Sasak villages in Lombok gives students a glimpse into the life of the island's indigenous people. They can learn about the Sasak culture, architecture, and farming practices.
Sumatra's Wildlife and Rainforests
Sumatra is one of the few places in the world where orangutans can be found in the wild. Visits to rehabilitation centers, like Bukit Lawang, allow students to learn about these magnificent creatures and the efforts to protect them.
Trekking through Sumatra's rainforests allows students to study diverse plant and animal species. Guided treks provide in-depth knowledge about the ecosystem and the importance of rainforest conservation.
From historical sites to natural wonders and cultural experiences, Bali and Indonesia offers a diverse and enriching environment for students. By incorporating a variety of destinations, you can create a well-rounded and memorable trip that goes beyond the traditional classroom setting. Encourage your students to explore, learn, and grow with a trip that combines adventure with education. Start planning your Indonesian adventure today and discover the endless possibilities that await.