Aims & Objectives
To show the best Bali has to offer through an adventure filled with fun and varied activities.
Location
You will be accommodated in one of our houses in the village of Penestanan Kaja. Located on the outskirts of Ubud, village life is quintessentially local here and you will get a good chance to see typical Balinese life – roosters crowing and all!
Accommodation & Food
The Balinese place great importance on family and our houses are located amongst Balinese compounds, where you will get the chance to interact with local families and practice your newfound language skills. You can expect to share a room (dormitory style) on single gender basis.
Available Room Types
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Standard Room
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All meals included
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Yes *
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Free beverages
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Yes **
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Persons per room
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4-8
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Wifi in public areas
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Yes
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Laundry facilities
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Yes ***
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Safety box
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No
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Lockable rooms
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No
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Hot shower
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Yes
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Private bathroom
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No
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Bed linen
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Yes
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Towels
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No
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Air conditioning
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No
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Fan
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Yes
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Mosquito protection
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No
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* Three meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the week and two meals (breakfast, dinner) during weekends
** Drinking water
*** There are local laundry services around the village
Food Arrangements
Indonesian food is tasty and diverse and you can expect to experience a myriad of flavours and meals during your stay. Typical dishes included Mie Goreng (fried noodles and vegetables), Nasi Goreng (fried rice and vegetables) or Gado Gado (mixed vegetables with a satay sauce). For those who do not eat meat, Indonesian cooking uses a lot of tofu and tempeh (soybeans), some western dishes would also be available. Breakfasts are varied and include pancakes, fresh fruit, toast etc. Tea, coffee and purified water are available at the house. We do not recommend that you drink the tap water.
Facilities
Our houses are located in Penestanan village and it will take about 10-15 minutes to reach the centre of Ubud. There are some grocery shops in the village and 24 hours mini mart in Ubud centre.
Shopping
In Ubud there are good grocery stores, 24 hour stores and plentiful small, family run shops where you will be able to find everything that you need.
Restaurants and Cafes
If you want to eat out occasionally, there is a wide selection of restaurants with high standards of both international and local cuisine. There are several cafes in the village, where you can relax and hang out with other participants in your spare time.
Swimming Pools
There are two swimming pools, both located a five minute walk from our centre.
Gym
There are several gyms around Ubud area.
Mandatory Orientation Day
On the Monday of your first week at this location, you will join our orientation day, to familiarise you with the surroundings as well as local culture. Your program will continue as usual from Tuesday onward throughout the rest of the week.
Schedule
- Welcome, introduction to Indonesia, House rules, Code of Conduct and handling of documents
- Culture Lesson
- Lunch
- Project meeting and Preparation
- Activities & Events
- No scheduled activities outside the program
Sights & Surroundings
Since the weekends are free, you can go wherever you please. Several popular destinations that you can reach by taxi are:
- The Gili Islands, where you will find small resorts and huts for tourists looking to get away from the bustle of Ubud. The islands are a popular destination for snorkelling and diving due to their abundant marine life.
- Nusa Lembongan, an island paradise with one of the most clear waters that you will ever see and it is also a place where you can find peace and completely relax. Surfing, diving and snorkelling are amongst the most popular activities that visitors can enjoy.
- Lovina, located between the Bedugul mountains and the sea, is popular for dolphin watching, trekking, hot springs and its gorgeous coral reefs.
- Sanur, a stretch of beach in Southeast Bali that contains villa resorts and Zen Villas. Historically, it was used as the landing site for the Dutch invasion troops during the Dutch invasion in 1906 as well as being the entry point into Bali for the Japanese during WWII.
- Kuta, a beach known of its surfing opportunities and party atmosphere.
- Uluwatu, a temple built at the edge of a 70 meter high cliff at the edge of the sea and inhabited by monkeys.
Transportation
From this location we do not provide free transport to other locations
