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Mental Health & Wellbeing in Bali
Exploring The Balinese Philosophy Of Tri Hita Karana

This is a transformational journey of self-discovery, expanding your understanding of psychology, culture, and mental health far beyond the classroom.

Bali may be known as the Island of the Gods, but its deeper magic lies in Tri Hita Karana; the Balinese philosophy of harmony between people, nature, and spirit.

You wonโ€™t just study wellbeing, youโ€™ll live it. Youโ€™ll also gain rare access to local organisations, mental health advocates, and youth-led NGOs working to support positive change and tackle community challenges.

Join a small team for three unforgettable weeks, youโ€™ll travel from lush rice terraces and jungle camps to village homestays and vibrant coral reefs. Along the way, youโ€™ll take part in sacred rituals, creative workshops, and daily life with Balinese communities who embody resilience, balance, and connection.

At a Glance...
  • Bali Mental Health & Wellbeing: A unique exploration of culture, mindfulness, and mental health in harmony.
  • Timeframe: 21 days
  • Team Size: Maximum 16 participants + local mentors and leaders. Meet new friends, who become like family
  • Accommodation Style: Eco-lodges + Jungle Camp + Hotel + Community Homestay
  • Experience: Mindfulness, meditation, psychology, culture, art-therapy, sound healing, adventure, wellness
  • Explore: Ubud, traditional communities, jungle camp, Amed, Sanur, coral reefs, interior jungle, bustling towns, tranquil nature
  • Impact: Supporting local communities through our CARE approach
  • Includes: Accommodation, meals during immersion, excursions, domestic travel, 24/7 support
  • Programme Fee:ย  ยฃ2145 for 21 days
  • Funding: Turing Scheme grants available… see our Funding Guide
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What's Involved?
Some Of Your Bali Highlights..
1. Mindfullness In Nature ๐Ÿƒ

Learn Balinese forms of yoga and meditation surrounded. Explore how Balinese methods cultivate clarity, balance, and resilience that you can carry into everyday life. Rejuvenate by visiting rice fields, jungles, and waterfalls and reconnecting mind and body through the natural world.

2. Spiritual & Healing Wisdom ๐Ÿ’š

Take part in Balinese rituals and practices such as Melukat water blessings, fire ceremonies, sound healing, and herbal medicine. These ancient traditions offer profound insights, showing how harmony with spirit is woven into daily life in Bali

3. Community & Connection ๐Ÿ˜๏ธ

Live in a traditional Balinese village, sharing unique moments with the community and immersing yourself in the rhythm of daily life. Through kinship, youth groups, and collective rituals, explore how connection forms the foundation of social wellbeing in Bali.

4. Creativity & Expression ๐ŸŽญ

Discover art as therapy through skills such as batik painting, mask-making, gamelan rhythms, eco-crafts, and traditional performance. See how creative activities are being used as a pathway to mindfulness, reflection, and emotional well-being.

5. Resilience & Balance โš–๏ธ

Build confidence through jungle trekking and snorkelling, while exploring sustainability projects such as coral planting and regenerative farming. Along the way, discover how adventure and responsibility go hand in hand in creating balance for both people and planet

6. Psychology in Practice ๐Ÿ’ญ

Join discussions with NGOs, youth groups, university students or mental health professionals to learn how Balinese experts are addressing local and global challenges. Each programme connects you with unique and authentic local leaders. Return home with fresh perspectives, new ideas and context.

Why Join This Programme?

Open to everyone. Whether youโ€™re a psychology student, wellness enthusiast, or simply curious about new perspectives to mental health, this programme will give you:

  • Experience โ€“ Wellbeing through Balinese eyes, rooted in spirituality and culture.
  • Connection โ€“ Build genuine bonds with your team, community & practitioners
  • Challenge โ€“ Trek the jungle, snorkel and adapt to village rhythms.
  • Learning โ€“ Positive psychology and mindfulness in action.
  • Skills โ€“ Boost resilience, adaptability, empathy, and cultural intelligence.
  • Global Perspective โ€“ Explore wellbeing from a non-Western worldview

Come with a positive mindset and a sense of cultural curiosity. We guarantee this experience will expand your skills, deepen your global awareness, and broaden your perspective.

Your Journey in Bali ๐ŸŒบ
From First Arrival To Final Farewell...
1. Welcome to Bali!
Arrive on the Island of the Gods. Our friendly team will greet you at the airport and take you to your welcome hotel. Settle in, acclimatise to the tropical climate, and unwind. In the evening, join a group briefing to get to know your team and prepare for the journey ahead.
2. Ubud
Explore the soul of Bali. Wander vibrant markets, visit sacred temples, and soak in the atmosphere of Ubudโ€™s spiritual and artistic energy. A perfect introduction to the islandโ€™s connection between culture, wellbeing, and tradition.
3. Jungle Camp
Head into the lush interior of Bali to a remote jungle camp in the Sidemen district. Practice forest meditation, trek to hidden waterfalls, and learn about Balinese traditions through dance, eco-farming, and community living. Strengthen your team bond while connecting with nature and local wisdom.
4. Live in a Traditional Balinese Village
Settle into your homestay in a welcoming village โ€” your home for the next 12 nights. Participate in daily life: join ceremonies, cook local dishes, learn music, crafts, and discover the importance of community in Balinese wellbeing. Every day offers a new cultural exchange and deeper connection with your hosts.
5. Ceremony & Spiritual Wisdom
Immerse yourself in local healing practices. Experience yoga, sound healing, a Melukat water purification ceremony, a herbal medicine workshop, and a traditional fire ritual โ€” all guided by local practitioners and spiritual leaders.
6. Learn from Local Leaders
Travel out to meet local NGOs, youth groups, and mental health advocates. Take part in discussions on stigma, resilience, and wellbeing in the Balinese context. Hear directly from those creating change, and reflect on how culture shapes mental health.
7. Nature & Ocean
Venture to the peaceful fishing village of Amed, and take day trips to the mountains of Kintamani and the foothills of Mount Agung. Enjoy snorkeling vibrant coral reefs, forest walks, hot springs, and sunsets. Explore how these incredible landscapes and nature support mental wellbeing.
8. Reflection in Sanur
Return to the calm shores of Sanur for your final debrief. Reflect on your learning journey, share experiences with your team, and consider how youโ€™ll take these lessons forward into your personal and professional life. Enjoy a final evening together by the sea.
9. Farewell, for Now
Say goodbye to your team, your hosts, and the island that welcomed you so warmly. Leave with unforgettable memories, lifelong connections, and a new perspective on wellbeing, culture, and global citizenship.
Understanding Tri Hita Karana
The Heart of Balinese Wellbeing

At the core of Balinese life and worldview lies a powerful, guiding philosophy: Tri Hita Karana, which translates to โ€œthe three causes of wellbeingโ€ or โ€œthree ways to happiness.โ€ More than just a belief system, Tri Hita Karana is a way of life โ€” a framework that shapes how Balinese people relate to one another, to nature, and to the divine.

This philosophy is not abstract; it’s woven into the rituals, architecture, agriculture, community life, and healing practices of Bali. It offers a deeply rooted cultural lens through which mental, emotional, and spiritual health are understood and nurtured โ€” making it a profound foundation for exploring wellbeing and mental health in a non-Western context.

Harmony with People
Pawongan

This principle emphasises the importance of healthy social relationships and community connection. In Bali, wellbeing is not viewed as an individual pursuit but as something nurtured through mutual care, cooperation, and shared responsibility.

On this programme: Youโ€™ll experience Pawongan through village homestays, collaborative cultural projects, and sharing circles. These experiences demonstrate how interpersonal connection and social cohesion support mental health and resilience.

Harmony with Nature
Palemahan

Balinese life is closely tied to the natural world โ€” from the rhythms of agriculture to the symbolism of sacred mountains and rivers. Palemahan recognises that wellbeing comes from living in balance with the environment, both physically and spiritually.

On this programme: Youโ€™ll explore Palemahan through eco-therapy, rice terrace walks, coral reef conservation, forest meditation, and sunrise hikes. These immersive experiences deepen awareness of how environmental harmony supports psychological wellbeing.

Harmony with Spirit
Parahyangan

Spirituality is integral to Balinese identity. Parahyangan focuses on maintaining a harmonious relationship with the divine or spiritual world, through daily offerings, temple ceremonies, prayer, and rituals.

On this programme: You’ll engage in Parahyangan through yoga, meditation, temple visits, fire rituals, and water blessings, learn how to make traditional offerings and be guided in local temple etiquette and practice. All led by local experts. These spiritual practices offer tools for self-reflection, inner balance, and emotional release.

What Will You Learn?

Through this journey you will:

  • Explore ‘Wellbeing’ โ€“ Experience Balinese approaches to mental health in practice through daily rituals, community life, and cultural connection.
  • Build Key Skills โ€“ Develop resilience, empathy, adaptability, and cultural intelligence.
  • Think Globally โ€“ Gain non-Western perspectives on psychology, wellbeing, and mental health.
  • Learn by Doing โ€“ Connect theory to practice through workshops, community activities, and cultural exchange.
  • Embrace Adventure โ€“ Challenge yourself with nature-based activities like jungle camps, hikes and snorkeling.
  • Grow Personally โ€“ Reflect deeply through mindfulness, journaling, and group sharing to return with new insight and purpose.

The end result is a unique collection of memories, stories and experiences, shared with a new group of life-long friends.

How Will You Learn?

Guided by our Think GLOBAL Learning Framework, youโ€™ll gain insight, broaden your perspective, and build meaningful connections through immersive activities, workshops, and cultural excursions.

Here is the unique six-step framework that forms the basis for your learning in Bali

  1. Gather โ€“ Join a team of up to 20 others. Arrive open-minded and curious
  2. Learnย โ€“ Immerse yourself in daily life and shared experiences.
  3. Observeย โ€“ Look beyond the surface to see new perspectives and approches
  4. Buildย โ€“ Connect with people and cultures in meaningful ways.
  5. Applyย โ€“ Use what you learn to grow personally and professionally.
  6. Leadย โ€“ Carry your new perspectives home and create change.

Itโ€™s designed to help you connect deeply, reflect meaningfully, and transform real-world experience into skills that you can adopt for your personal and professional future.

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Deeply Rooted, Sustainable & Locally Led
Travel That Supports Local Communities

Each programme is designed to benefit not only students but also Baliโ€™s communities, culture, and environment. Every journey we design is built on regenerative principles: empowering communities, promoting local priorities, and celebrating culture with respect. Our experiences are co-created with local communities, leaders, NGOs and grassroots organisations to directly support long-term community empowerment aims. By joining us, youโ€™re not just travelling, youโ€™re investing in local jobs, fueling small businesses, protecting traditions, and contributing to a more regenerative form of travel.

๐Ÿ’š Positive Local Impact

At Think Pacific, we deliver transformative small-group adventures that make a positive impact locally.

We do this by:

  • Respectingย โ€“ local cultures, customs, and traditional leadership
  • Collaboratingย โ€“ withย communities to support local goals
  • Supportingย โ€“ jobs, enterprises, and community-based economies
  • Aligningย โ€“ with national policies, priorities, and development plans
  • Protectingย โ€“ local ecosystems and the natural environment
  • Inspiringย โ€“ conscious, curious, and responsible travellers
  • Prioritisingย โ€“ people and purpose over profit

What does this mean for you? Youโ€™re not just going on an adventure, youโ€™re part of something bigger. Youโ€™ll connect deeply with people, learn from new cultures, and know that your journey is creating positive local benefit.

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Specific Positive Impacts For Bali Of This Programme

๐ŸŒบ How the Bali Mental Health & Wellbeing Programme Supports Local Impact

At Think Pacific, we believe that travel should be transformative โ€” not only for participants but for the communities and ecosystems we partner with. This programme is deeply grounded in the Balinese philosophy of Tri Hita Karana, which emphasises harmony between people, nature, and spirit. Every aspect of this journey reflects that balance, with meaningful, lasting benefits for local communities, traditions, and the environment.

Hereโ€™s how this program creates regenerative impact in Bali, aligned with both local values and mental health outcomes:


1. Preserving Culture & Traditional Knowledge

Linked to itinerary activities in the village stay, jungle camp, and Ubud exploration.

Participants engage in hands-on cultural workshops, including batik-making, traditional dance, gamelan music, wood carving, herbal healing, and sacred rituals. These experiences are led by local artisans, elders, and cultural custodians, many of whom rely on these practices for income.

By learning, not just observing, students play a role in keeping intangible cultural heritage alive while gaining insight into how these practices are used for healing, emotional expression, and communal wellbeing โ€” core themes in Balinese mental health traditions.


2. Supporting Community Livelihoods & Regenerative Income

Connected to 12-night village homestay and community-led excursions.

Participants live with Balinese host families, creating direct financial benefits for the village through ethical homestay programs, meal sharing, and guided activities. These partnerships are developed with community consent and leadership, ensuring that income remains in the local economy.

Beyond income, these connections help students understand the social fabric and mutual support systems that underpin mental wellbeing in rural Bali โ€” a living example of Pawongan, or harmony between people.


3. Fostering Global Connection & Mutual Learning

Happens throughout the programme, particularly in group sharing, youth workshops, and reflection activities.

Through daily interaction, participants and locals engage in dialogue, shared storytelling, and collaborative learning, creating long-lasting global relationships. This includes peer exchanges with local youth, mental health discussion groups, and team reflections led by both Balinese and international facilitators.

These encounters build empathy, cultural intelligence, and reduce โ€œus vs. themโ€ thinking โ€” a key goal of ethical global citizenship and an important factor in long-term mental health advocacy across cultures.


4. Raising Mental Health Awareness & Reducing Stigma

Core to learning days with NGOs, youth organisations, and local leaders.

Students meet with local mental health workers, traditional healers, NGOs, and grassroots initiatives tackling mental health stigma and youth wellbeing challenges in Bali. These conversations provide insight into how mental health is understood in a non-Western context, including spiritual interpretations of mental distress, communal healing, and the growing integration of modern and traditional support systems.

By participating in panel discussions and awareness workshops, students contribute to visibility and dialogue around an often-taboo topic โ€” a form of ethical solidarity and mutual education.


5. Promoting Responsible, Educational Tourism

Embedded across the model โ€” small-group travel, pre-departure learning, and local partnerships.

This offers a powerful alternative to mass tourism. It is small-scale, low-impact, and community-first, with participants arriving as learners, not consumers. Students are briefed on cultural sensitivity, Balinese protocols, and respectful conduct, ensuring their presence is welcomed, not extractive.

By immersing in slow travel and engaging with Bali on its own terms, participants help shift the tourism narrative toward one of learning, respect, and regenerative exchange.


6. Supporting Environmental Regeneration

Featured during jungle camp, Kintamani nature days, and Amed ocean activities.

Students learn about Balinese eco-spiritual practices, such as Subak (community-managed water systems), and engage in conservation activities like coral planting, forest walks, and beach clean-ups. These experiences not only support local ecosystems but also help participants see mental health as interconnected with natural rhythms โ€” a reflection of Palemahan, or harmony with nature.

Activities like sunrise yoga in the mountains, journaling by rice fields, and snorkelling on vibrant reefs offer space for mindful reflection and show how nature itself is a form of healing.


7. Empowering Local Youth

Encouraged through peer-led learning and collaboration with youth-based organisations.

Participants engage with local student leaders, youth collectives, and community changemakers who are driving conversations around mental health and wellbeing in Bali. These interactions offer a platform for Balinese youth voices and reinforce the idea that young people can lead with confidence and cultural pride.

By elevating local youth leadership, this program contributes to a new generation of mental health advocates, grounded in tradition but open to innovation.


8. Amplifying Grassroots Leadership & Local Ownership

Woven throughout โ€” co-created programs, local facilitators, and partner-led experiences.

Think Pacific works only with locally approved initiatives, engaging village leadership, NGOs, and local experts in every step of program planning and delivery. Whether itโ€™s a temple priest leading a Melukat purification, or a community healer teaching herbal medicine, this program amplifies grassroots expertise and respects local autonomy.

Participants are guests in a locally owned learning environment, reinforcing Parahyangan โ€” harmony with spirit โ€” through gratitude, humility, and shared purpose.


๐ŸŒฟ Conclusion: Real Impact, Rooted in Respect

The Bali Mental Health & Wellbeing Programme is not just about student development โ€” itโ€™s about contributing meaningfully to the cultural, social, environmental, and emotional fabric of Bali. Every experience is designed to be mutually beneficial, aligned with Balinese values, and responsive to community-defined goals.

This is regenerative travel with purpose โ€” grounded in Tri Hita Karana, and built to leave a lasting, positive footprint on both the island and every individual who journeys through it.

Experiential Activities

Every programme is unique. This isnโ€™t a sightseeing tour โ€” itโ€™s an authentic learning journey shaped by real communities, organisations, and local people. Timings and activities may change depending on local rhythms and opportunities. However, we aim to include the following key areas as examples of what you will experience:

Mindfulness & Reflection

  • Morning meditation in rice terraces surrounded by nature

  • Guided forest reflection hike and silent journaling practice

  • Evening yoga and group sharing circles to connect learning with personal growth

Spiritual & Healing Practices

  • Experience sound healing and a fire ceremony under the stars

  • Join a traditional Melukat water blessing at a sacred temple

  • Learn herbal medicine and jamu-making from Balinese healers

Community & Culture

  • Live with Balinese families and take part in daily village life

  • Batik painting and mask-making workshops exploring art as therapy

  • Gamelan drumming and dance sessions to experience rhythm and creativity

  • Guest lectures on Balinese perspectives of youth, resilience, and mental health

Nature & Sustainability

  • Rice planting and farming with Subak communities to understand traditional water management and communal living

  • Snorkeling & coral discovery

  • Reef clean-up to support marine regeneration

  • Eco-farming exploring sustainable food systems

Adventure & Resilience

  • Jungle trekking to hidden waterfalls and meditation in nature

  • Rafting on the Ayung River to build confidence and teamwork

  • Snorkeling vibrant reefs in Amed, reflecting on the oceanโ€™s role in wellbeing

Academic & Career Learning

  • Discussions with local NGOs and youth groups about mental health stigma and resilience

  • Structured reflection sessions linking Balinese practices to psychology and wellbeing theory

  • Final group debrief translating cultural insights into academic, career, and personal development outcomes

Learning Outcomes

1. Intercultural Awareness & Global Citizenship

  • Develop a nuanced understanding of Balinese culture, spirituality, and values, grounded in the philosophy of Tri Hita Karana (harmony with people, nature, and spirit).

  • Gain cross-cultural communication skills through living in a homestay, sharing daily life with Balinese families, and engaging in dialogue with youth groups and NGOs.

  • Appreciate how indigenous knowledge and traditions โ€” from Subak farming to healing rituals โ€” contribute to wellbeing and community resilience.

2. Personal Growth & Self-Reflection

  • Build confidence and independence by adapting to new cultural rhythms, from jungle camps to village ceremonies.

  • Strengthen resilience, adaptability, and mindfulness through activities such as meditation, silent retreats, jungle trekking, and rafting.

  • Cultivate empathy, patience, and self-awareness by reflecting on your own lifestyle and worldview in comparison with Balinese perspectives.

3. Employability & Transferable Skills

  • Enhance teamwork, leadership, and collaboration by engaging in group reflection sessions, community projects, and shared problem-solving.

  • Develop practical skills in intercultural communication, reflective journaling, and experiential learning โ€” valuable in both academic and professional contexts.

  • Demonstrate versatility and global perspective to employers through exposure to mental health practice, cultural resilience, and sustainability in action.

4. Academic & Career Alignment

  • Deepen academic learning by linking theory to practice in psychology, mental health, anthropology, sociology, education, or international development.

  • Understand global challenges around mental health stigma, resilience, and wellbeing, explored through a Balinese cultural lens.

  • Strengthen career readiness by demonstrating initiative, cultural intelligence, and a holistic understanding of wellbeing in non-Western contexts.

5. Connection to Environment & Sustainability

  • Learn how eco-therapy and regenerative practices โ€” from coral planting to rice farming โ€” support both environmental and mental health.

  • Explore the interconnection between people, nature, and spirituality as central to Balinese identity and wellbeing.

  • Reflect on the lessons Bali offers for sustainable living and environmental stewardship in a global context.

6. Reflection & Lifelong Impact

  • Engage in structured reflection, mindfulness, and group sharing circles, culminating in a final debrief and gratitude ritual.

  • Translate your experiences into personal growth, academic insights, and career development goals.

  • Build lasting networks with Balinese communities and peers, fostering ongoing intercultural exchange and global awareness.

Balinese Life - Expectations & Things To Consider

Here’s more about this experience to consider:

Embracing Balinese Life
Life in Bali is guided by community, ceremony, and the philosophy of Tri Hita Karana โ€” harmony with people, nature, and spirit. Whether youโ€™re in Ubud, a jungle camp, a village homestay, or by the ocean, daily life revolves around connection, rituals, and togetherness. Join in wholeheartedly โ€” whether itโ€™s helping prepare temple offerings, joining a gamelan session, trekking through rice fields, or sharing stories after sunset.

Settle Into Your New Surroundings
Each stage of the journey has its own rhythm โ€” from Ubudโ€™s cultural buzz, to the quiet simplicity of jungle living, to the warmth of your host family in Mas village. Be ready for a mix of simple living and new comforts: bucket showers and open-air kitchens in rural areas, eco-lodges in the jungle, and guesthouses on the coast. Wherever you stay, youโ€™ll be welcomed as part of the community.

Eat Like a Local
Food in Bali is central to culture, family, and wellbeing. Meals are often shared, with rice at the heart of every dish. Expect fragrant nasi campur (mixed rice), fresh vegetables, tempeh, fish, and the famous spicy sambal. Hospitality is generous โ€” donโ€™t be surprised if neighbours, relatives, or friends join for a meal or celebration.

Give Yourself Time to Adjust
Bali moves at its own rhythm โ€” shaped by ceremonies, family routines, and natureโ€™s cycles. The pace may be slower than youโ€™re used to, and traditions may feel unfamiliar at first. Itโ€™s normal to feel out of step in the beginning โ€” lean on your host family, teammates, and Think Pacific leaders. Soon, youโ€™ll feel at home in the flow of Balinese life.

Learn Some Language
While many people speak Bahasa Indonesia, in villages youโ€™ll also hear Balinese language. Learning simple greetings and phrases will help you build trust and connection. Weโ€™ll share guides and practice sessions before and during the trip so you can confidently engage with local communities.

Go With the Flow
Bali runs on Jam Karet โ€” โ€œrubber time.โ€ Ceremonies may run long, mealtimes may shift, and plans often adapt around the needs of the community or the environment. Embracing this flexibility is part of the journey โ€” it teaches patience, presence, and the joy of living in the moment.

Step Outside Your Comfort Zone
From jungle trekking to trying new foods, youโ€™ll face situations that feel unfamiliar or even challenging. These moments are part of the learning experience โ€” they build resilience, confidence, and adaptability.

Simple Living, Different Comforts
Not every stage of the journey will have hot showers, air conditioning, or constant Wi-Fi. Embrace the simplicity โ€” it helps you connect more deeply with nature, people, and yourself.ย  ย You may experience cold bucket showers, or share accommodation with insects or bugs that you often find in such tropical weather.

Respecting Culture & Ceremony
Balinese life is steeped in ritual and spirituality. You may be invited to join ceremonies or observe sacred practices. Be open, curious, and respectful โ€” wearing appropriate clothing, listening carefully, and following local guidance.

Navigating Group Life
Youโ€™ll be travelling, learning, and reflecting as part of a team. Living in close quarters means patience, communication, and compromise are essential. Sharing circles and group reflections are a chance to process challenges together.

Emotional Adjustment
Exploring wellbeing and mental health can be powerful โ€” but also emotional. You may feel homesick, overwhelmed, or stretched by new experiences. Remember youโ€™re supported at all times by your leaders, peers, and host families.

Expect the Unexpected
Plans may change due to weather, ceremonies, or local needs. Flexibility is key โ€” Bali teaches the art of letting go and embracing the moment.

Travel Dates ๐Ÿ‘‡

24th May – 13th June (21 Days)

7th June – 27th June 2026 (21 Days)

13th June – 3rd July 2026 (21 Days)

21st June – 11th July 2026 (21 Days)

27th June – 17th July 2026 (21 Days)

5th July – 25th July 2026 (21 Days)

11th July – 31st July 2026 (21 Days)

19th July – 8th August 2026 (21 Days)

25th July – 14th August 2026 (21 Days)

2nd August – 22nd August 2026 (21 Days)

8th August – 28th August 2026 (21 Days)

Program Fees
Bali Experience - How Much Does it Cost?
Program Costs

We pride ourselves on delivering safe, structured, and deeply supported travel experiences. Our approach is all about providing a high-quality, meaningful journey that gives you a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to connect with culture, community, and environment in a highly responsible and respectful way that gives back to local communities and grassroots organisations.

Currency ยฃGBP $AUD
Registration Fee 195 395
1-Month Programme Fee 1950 4000
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Details & FAQ...

Welcome to the FAQ section. If you have any further questions, donโ€™t hesitate to reach outโ€”weโ€™re here to support you every step of the way!

Funding, Grants & Scholarships

Think Pacific works in partnership with many universities across the world to support student mobility and employability. There are scholarships and grants available for students from individual university departments and/or governments in several countries.

Itinerary Overview

Day 1 โ€“2 Team Briefing & Ubud

  • Relax & Acclimatiseย 
  • Cultural briefing
  • Team-brifing
  • Explore Ubud

Day 3 – 4โ€“ Jungle Camp

  • Head into the lush interior of Bali to a remote jungle camp
  • Strengthen your team bond while connecting with nature and local cultural and outdoor activities.

Day 5 – 16 – Balinese Life & Tri Hita Karana

  • Live with a traditional community south of Ubud
  • Weekly schedule of activities and experiences designed and led by our leaders
  • Every day offers a new cultural exchange and deeper connection with your hosts.
  • Experience yoga, sound healing, water purification ceremony, a herbal medicine workshop, art therapy and a traditional fire ritual, all guided by local practitioners.
  • Meet local NGOs or youth groups, and mental health advocates

Day 17 – 19- Amed – Nature & Oceanย 

  • Venture to the peaceful fishing village of Amed, and take day trips to the mountains of Kintamani and the foothills of Mount Agung. Enjoy snorkeling vibrant coral reefs, forest walks, hot springs, and sunset yoga.

Day 20 – 21- Sanur Beach Reflection

  • Reflect on your learning journey, share experiences with your team, and consider how youโ€™ll take these lessons forward into your personal and professional life.
What's Included? What's Not Included?

Whatโ€™s Included?

  • Welcome & Orientationย โ€“ Airport pickup, 2-day briefing and cultural orientation, plus a team-building camp in a rural setting.

  • Accommodationย โ€“ All accommodation provided, including homestays in traditional Balinese villages.

  • Mealsย โ€“ Breakfast and dinner included daily (please budget ยฃ2โ€“5 per day for lunch).

  • Cultural Immersionย โ€“ Welcome ceremony and feast, guided hikes, excursions to cultural sites, festivals, and community events.

  • Learning & Developmentย โ€“ Guest speakers, workshops, and exclusive access to Think Pacificโ€™s partner network.

  • Support & Safetyย โ€“ 24/7 guidance from Think Pacific leaders, in-country manager and Balinese project team, daily health check-ins, risk assessment, and pastoral care.

  • Travelย โ€“ All in-country transport in private air-conditioned vehicles.

  • Preparationย โ€“ Comprehensive online portal, pre-departure webinars, and personal planning resources.

Whatโ€™s Not Included?

  • Flightsย โ€“ Budget ยฃ700โ€“ยฃ1,000 (guidance provided).

  • Insuranceย โ€“ Budget ยฃ50โ€“ยฃ100 (recommended policy provided).

  • Tourist Visaย โ€“ Approximately ยฃ30 (requirements vary by nationality; please check with the Indonesian Embassy).

  • Vaccinationsย โ€“ Recommended Typhoid and Hepatitis A (budget ยฃ50; often free via NHS in the UK).

  • Spending Moneyย โ€“ Budget ยฃ200โ€“ยฃ300 for lunches, drinks, souvenirs, and personal items

Accommodation & Food

Accommodation

During this programme, youโ€™ll have the unique opportunity to live in anย authentic Balinese village. Most homestays are multigenerational, with grandparents, parents, and children living together in one family compound. This means youโ€™ll experience the warmth and rhythm of real community life.

Accommodation isย simple but comfortable, shared with your host family and teammates. Expect basic facilities, but also beautiful surroundings, family hospitality, and an experience that feels personal and memorable.

Food

Breakfast and dinner are included each day, whether youโ€™re staying in a Think Pacific camp, hotel, or your host village. In the village, youโ€™ll eat with your Balinese family, often surrounded by several generations at the table โ€” reflecting Baliโ€™s close-knit way of life.

Meals areย carbohydrate-heavy, with rice and vegetables forming the core of a typical Balinese diet, often accompanied by fresh seasonal produce.

Lunches and weekend meals are not included, giving you the chance to explore Baliโ€™s vibrant food scene โ€” fromย street food stalls and local warungs to markets and restaurants. A typical meal costs around ยฃ2โ€“ยฃ5.

Pre-Departure Support
  • Access To The Pre-Departure Portal.

This portal provides the step-by-step process to prepare, including flight and visa information, kit list, cultural preparation, health and safety information. You can watch videos from our teams overseas and ask questions through our Live chat.

  • Contact Our Team.

You can contact our team anytime between office hours, either give us aย  call on 0113 335 9919 or email;ย info@thinkpacific.com.

  • Online Community

You can communicate with fellow participants, alumni and our team through our online community. Within 3 months of you departing you shall be entered into a private facebook group with your fellow teammates.

  • Live Pre Departure Webinars

Our team host live sessions in the months leading up to your project. These are a great way for you to ask questions and delve deeper into planning for your project. They also add to the excitement!

  • Global Skills Programme

We have created an online course to give you the set you up for success before departure! Complete short-courses in: Culture, Sustainable Travel & Global Leadership.

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