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]]>Whether you want a surfing holiday or just chill time with access to some of the best surf instructors, Bali is a top Xtreme Gap recommendation.
We have found one of the best surf spots in Indonesia, the little town by the sea is called Canggu. No busy streets and big crowds here, here it is all chill and it is all about the surf. For beginners and more experienced or even pro’s Bali offers the best beaches and waves, everyone is in to surfing and very willing to give you tips how to become better.
The schedule is designed give you ample surf time and still give you plenty of time to chill out and relax after a hard days surfing, there also lots of optional tours you can do (small local payment) to see more of Bali should you wish.
There is no set itinerary as such because with surfing a lot depends on the swell and surf conditions, coupled with the fact we will only take you to places if your abilities are up for it, so that might mean we had to different surf spots every single day. In the week you have five lessons (or guided excursions if you are good enough to not want lessons) but you will have free time to explore the island, and explore you should as Bali is a stunning place to be. Bali is well known to be one of the best surfing locations in the world, and being an island you are spoilt for choice when it comes to beaches, with over 360 of them. Whilst most of them are black sand, many provide some of the most incredible surf spots you can imagine.
Bali is world renowned for being one of the top surfing locations in the world, unsurprising really when there are 360 surf spots. You will never get bored of the same location, if the swell is better in one place we will take you there too!
The instructor to student ratio is 1:2 We also have video playback tuition to help you learn faster. This is important because Bali can have some quite large swell conditions, so you do want to progress faster to get access to the really fun stuff.
It is said that Bali is blessed with more quality surf locations per meter of shoreline than any other country in the world. On this trip you will have surf instructors instructors in the hotel every day with you and working with you to improve your surf skills and take you out to the best surf spots of the day. This gives a very personal service for our guests and for those who would like to take advantage of the marvellous opportunities and to push personal boundaries, this could add a whole new dimension for your visit to the” Island of the Gods”.
An understanding of the numerous surf breaks is paramount and the local knowledge of our professional Brazilian surf instructor will be a wise investment for both beginner and the experienced who visit Bali for the first time.
We teach you the safest and easiest surfing methods on the beach first with a demonstration and practice. Here we teach you about safe board handling and good water practice. Then it’s into the water for 2 hours of guided surfing. Our surf lessons begin with individually pushing you onto small waves of about 1 ft. Once you’re standing up and riding them with our help, we teach you how to paddle on and catch your own. By the end of the session you will be catching and riding good, long waves to the beach.
Bali boasts over 20 top quality breaks on the southwest and southeast coasts of the island. Surf trip is for advance surfers who want to surf the best waves on any given day. Don’t worry about a thing, our Brazilian surf guide will drive you to the best spot in the area and surf with you.
With so many waves to choose from and crowd factors, the last thing you want to do after coming all the way to Bali is to miss out on the surf! Not only that, but with so many dangers such as the reef, the rip currents and the pounding Bali waves, you’ll want somebody by your side with the knowledge to point you in the right direction.
Our experienced surf guides have a wealth of local knowledge, secret spots and know the conditions required for certain spots to produce epic surf. Just as important, they know where to line-up so that you can catch the best waves of the day!
The Surf Tour is devoted to providing unforgettable adventures for travelling surfers on the island of Bali.
We have a wide range of surf equipment available to use, included in the surf package, from beginner boards, long boards or short boards to suit your experience and style.
Mainly chilled out and really friendly, you will be welcomed by the friendly staff and the other customers are all about surfing, solo travellers are very welcome and will make good friends fast. Often in the evening you watch the video’s that were made during the day of the surfers in training. This way you can see exactly what went wrong that day…or what went incredibly well!
The Surf Camp is located in Canggu, a well known Bali surf spot. This is a great location to be because it’s a little bit more chilled out than the now somewhat overcrowded Kuta. This means you are only a short taxi ride from the night life, but not stuck in it all the time.
The Accommodation is a newly built very modern flashpackers and is situated 250m from the beach in Canggu, 10 km north of Kuta beach. With a short 35 minutes drive from Bali’s international airport and less than 20 minutes drive to Kudeta, the world famous beach bars. There are different accommodation options.
All rooms have a hot shower, a personal locker and there is free WiFi, a pool and a nice bar and restaurant.
Rooms include breakfast.
The local beaches of Canggu just 200 meters from the hotel, provide the perfect starting point for surfers of all levels and we can arrange custom made packages to suit individual needs, together with daily surf reports.
Yes you will, since we are located close to little villages and rice fields. Also we can provide you with some cultural tours around Bali.
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This trip starts the first Sunday of the month, however you can also join on customised start dates.
“The waves where so high! But I did it, and loved it! See more reviews here.”Hanna G
“Very nice location you guys picked, Canggu is so much more relaxed than Kuta, and lovely to get to know the locals. Accommodation was amazing, Thanks! See more reviews here.”Janine Jenson
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From 6 weeks to 8 weeks (depending o your current diving qualifications) you can live on a beautiful tropical island and live the dive dream!
In order become a Divemaster you have to go through various stages. The following is an estimate of the time spent on each you need to go through to become a Divemaster. If you are already a qualified diver you can skip the courses you have already done.
The Open Water Course consists of confined water training in our pool, scuba dive theory, and four open water dives at world class dive sites located around the Gilis. We have a huge variety of marine life in the area, and over the course of your four dives, you have a good chance of seeing big stuff like sharks and turtles, as well as some fascinating smaller stuff like octopus, cuttlefish, lionfish and scorpionfish.
The Advanced Adventurer course is designed to build on the knowledge you acquired in your Open Water course, give you new and exciting underwater experiences, and fine tune your diving skills. The course consists of five dives. Two of the dives are compulsory (the deep and navigation dives) and the other three you may choose from a variety of options, the most popular being: night dive, naturalist dive, nitrox dive, computer dive, peak performance buoyancy or photography dive. There are no quizzes, exams or videos on the advanced course – it’s all about diving.
For each dive you receive an extended briefing and debrief from your instructor regarding your chosen option. Upon completion of this course you will be certified to dive to 30m.
The Rescue Diver course is taught together with the Emergency First Response (EFR) Course. The EFR course is a short course that combines CPR and First Aid into a single course and teaches you the same internationally recognized emergency protocols used by paramedics and doctors worldwide, while recognizing that you are a lay person and keeping it simple.
By the end of the course you’ll feel confident that you have the skills to deal with situations if they should arise in a diving environment, which adds to your enjoyment and expertise as a diver, and is the perfect step up to the Divemaster level.
From week three to six you start your Divemaster internship where you will cover the following:
Every day: we make sure you sit down with your Mentor at the end of every day to go over everything – progress on the course, questions, concerns, evaluations, and party plans! Every day will be different but will be full of amazing under water encounters.
To build up experience as a Divemaster and built up your CV we offer extra weeks at the dive school for reduced prices. This weeks you really gain a lot of experience from which you can benefit if you want to work in the diving industry.
Once you are qualified you face the final and ultimate test. The Divemasters right of passage, the snorkel test!
All accommodation options are good, clean, spacious and close to the dive centre and bars and restaurants. The accommodation is in high season a bit more expensive then in low season.
Low Season dates: 1st October until 14th December / 8th January until 31st May High Season dates: 1st June until 30th September / 15th December until 15th January
There are five fan bungalows in a small private garden, only steps away from one of the best beaches and snorkelling areas on Gili Trawangan, and three minutes walk from the dive school. The rooms are spacious and each room has its own bathroom, TV and DVD player, a spacious bedroom and outdoor terrace. A continental breakfast is included, as well as the use the freshwater swimming pool and facilities at the close by located luxury resort.
Our accommodation is amongst the nicest “mid-range” on the island, and is centrally located to all of the restaurants and shops, as well as the most popular beach and snorkeling sites. We have two types of rooms available – Traditional ‘Lumbung’ Bungalows as well as Simple Modern Bungalows, all of which have the following facilities: air conditioning hot water mini-bar in-room safe and a very special outdoor bathroom. Also here breakfast is included.
The one and only hostel on the island. A great place to hang out and easily meet other travellers a superb budget option. The Gili Islands are not the cheapest place to do your divemaster due to the price of accommodation. With this option it is and the hostel is of an excellent standard
The Visa required will depend on the length of stay planned. Visa on arrival (30-days US$25) You automatically get 30-days on arrival when you enter into the country. You will need to pay for this at the airport, and it is best to bring US$ notes dated from the year 2000 onwards for the payment. Most airport immigration offices will not accept credit cards, so be prepared with the cash.
Once your first 30-days runs out you can visit the Immigration office in Lombok and apply for an additional 30-days for around $50. This involves one day spent in Lombok and a lot of Indonesia paperwork, so can be a day wasted if you are on a tight schedule! If you know you want to be here for longer than one month, then it is best to come prepared with a 60-day tourist visa.
Tourist Visa (60-days, cost depends on the Embassy where visa application is processed) For anyone planning to be here for up to 2 months, a 60-day tourist visa is definitely the easiest way to go. These visas need to be pre-arranged and collected from an embassy outside of the country before entering into Indonesia. The time taken to process the visa is usually 3 working days, and the cost will depend on which embassy you are using. You can check the latest requirements on our Visa section.
No, despite what you may have heard there is no malaria on Gili Trawangan. Some areas in Lombok (20 minutes by boat) however are known to have it. If you have to take anti malarial medication don’t use Larium, as in about 50% of cases it produces unpleasant side effects when combined with diving.
The Open Water course to Divemaster course you attend if you do not have any prior experience (OW to DM). This course takes 8 weeks.
The Advanced Open Water to Divemaster course you can attend if you are already an Open Water diver (AOW to DM). This course takes 6 weeks.
The Rescue to Divemaster course you can do when you are already an Advanced Open Water diver (rescue to DM). This course takes 5 weeks.
You can add on an extre weeks to built up your CV. You will be ‘working’ as a Divemaster at our dive school so you can built up experience which will help you getting a job as a Divemaster in the future.
Prices are quoted in Australian dollars
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There are no set start dates for this trip please contact us with your available travel dates.
“Now i’m home and I just miss everything! The island, people and specially diving. Im thinking of going to Asia next year for a longer time, just dive n dive.. but anyway, I wanna thank you Xtreme Gap for such an awesome time. See more reviews here.”Dirk Spencer
“Been to Gilis many times, one of the safest & coolest place on earth. Water is crystal clear and simply fantastic. I saw 7 big fat sharks sleeping at noon and while we were outnumbered by them, the whole experience was just thrilling. So.. GO TO GILI’S!!! Don’t miss the sunset. I mean it!!!more reviews here.”Jake Hanson
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]]>Free diving as the name suggest is all about freedom under water. It’s amazing what you can achieve when you push yourself (and when you have the proper instruction) makes this in with a beautiful tropical island deep clear blue seas and superb free diving instruction from some of the world’s top free dive instructors and you’re onto a winner.
The Gili Islands located just a short distance away from Bali are the perfect location to learn to free dive. Based at a top free diving school, you will be under the instruction of some of the worlds best free dive instructors, where you can learn the theory and skills necessary to dive deep on a single breath of air.
Whilst we offer free diving courses in lots of different locations all over the world, there’s something very special about the Gili Islands, maybe it’s because you are not limited by depth (if you could go deeper than 200m although you certainly won’t be able to do that on this course). Perhaps you just want a taste of this exciting sport, or you really want to develop your free diving skills in which case we have some pretty advanced courses as well.
If you want to learn more about free diving check this Freediving link.
We have two options in the Freedive course. The first one is a 1 week pack. You have 5 full on freedive course days! This gives you a couple of days to chill out as well.
The Level 1 Freediver Course is an entry level course designed to teach the fundamental skills of breath holding and freediving. This course is suitable for anyone interested in improving their overall comfort underwater, or for those with previous freediving experience, interested in developing the correct techniques to extend their limits. This two day course is comprised of two academic sessions and two open water sessions.
This level 2 course will equip you with further knowledge of the mammalian dive reflex and how to initiate the best response for Freediving. You will learn new advanced equalization techniques and apnea training methods to carry you past 20 meters and develop the skills necessary to Freedive to depths up to 30 meters.
If you decide to join this trip for 2 weeks, you will also do the Deep dive course. We take you deeper and learn you more about breathing techniques!
The two week freedive programme includes the Beginner, Advanced and Deep dive course.
People that join usually wish to maximize their potential and see just how deep they can go! Students train progressively over the duration of the course and increase both breath-hold and depth from day to day.
Once you have completed your initial training you will be a certified SSI Freediver. SSI certification is recognized world wide so your diving experiences will be limitless.
We also have Master courses but you have to be freediving for 6 months already if you want to join this course, if you are interested you can send us and email.
Whenever you feel like it you can attend the yoga classes. Because we feel you benefit from doing yoga, helps you to learn to control your breading, we include 2 sessions per week.
We work with some of the top freediving schools in the world, and the Gili Islands School is on we of those with out a doubt. Your instructors Kate and Mike have an impressive roster of awards.
Freedive Instructor Kate Middleton won 1st place overall in the South East Asia Breathless Freediving competition in Phuket Thailand from 17-20 Feb 2011.
Mike Board sets a new British national record in Free Immersion at the Blue Hole in Dahab, Egypt.
The Level 1 Freediver Course is an entry level course designed to teach the fundamental skills of breath holding and freediving. This course is suitable for anyone interested in improving their overall comfort underwater, or for those with previous freediving experience, interested in developing the correct techniques to extend their limits.
This two day course is comprised of two academic sessions and two open water sessions.
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The Level 2 Freediver Course will equip you with further knowledge of the mammalian dive reflex and how to initiate the best response for Freediving. You will learn new advanced equalization techniques and apnea training methods to carry you past 20 meters and develop the skills necessary to Freedive to depths up to 30 mtrs.
The Master course is a in total (incl beginner and advanced) 2 week training especially for freedivers who want to do more than just the beginner and advanced. If you wish to maximize your potential and see just how deep they can go! Students train progressively over the duration of the course and increase both breath-hold and depth from day to day.
The Visa required will depend on the length of stay planned. Visa on arrival (30-days US$25) You automatically get 30-days on arrival when you enter into the country. You will need to pay for this at the airport, and it is best to bring US$ notes dated from the year 2000 onwards for the payment. Most airport immigration offices will not accept credit cards, so be prepared with the cash.
Once your first 30-days runs out you can visit the Immigration office in Lombok and apply for an additional 30-days for around $50. This involves one day spent in Lombok and a lot of Indonesia paperwork, so can be a day wasted if you are on a tight schedule! If you know you want to be here for longer than one month, then it is best to come prepared with a 60-day tourist visa.
Tourist Visa (60-days, cost depends on the Embassy where visa application is processed) For anyone planning to be here for up to 2 months, a 60-day tourist visa is definitely the easiest way to go. These visas need to be pre-arranged and collected from an embassy outside of the country before entering into Indonesia. The time taken to process the visa is usually 3 working days, and the cost will depend on which embassy you are using. You can check the latest requirements on our Visa section.
No, despite what you may have heard there is no malaria on Gili Trawangan. Some areas in Lombok (20 minutes by boat) however are known to have it. If you have to take anti malarial medication don’t use Larium, as in about 50% of cases it produces unpleasant side effects when combined with diving.
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“Freediving is one of the best things i have ever done!
It’s such an amazing and peaceful experience to dive in the wonderful blue ocean and explore the underwater world while holding the breath. The very experienced and super nice instructors made me feel very comfortable and safe in the water and they taught me how to explore and enjoy the underwater-world. See more reviews here.”Helen Stewart
” if you like the idea of something a little more extreme to scuba, being able to dive deeper than you normally would even with a tank, experiencing diving on a new and competitive level (if you like), rather than just ‘looking at fish’ i would strongly recommend you to join this programme. You get a real sense of achievement every time you push a little deeper and test your own limits. more reviews here.”Tom Adams
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An exciting 3 week action packed adventure with different themed weeks to help you get the most out of your time in Bali.
The Bali Adventure is designed to give you a real taste of Bali, taking you to places that you wouldn’t normally see on your typical backpacker tourist trail. This is a great programme to combine with a trip to the Gili Islands if you want to try some diving, freediving or chill out on golden sandy beaches.
First time travellers or if you want to visit Bali in a group. Fully guided we have locally based Xtreme Gap representatives on hand to settle you in an show you the best the Bali has to offer.
Don’t worry if you’re planning on travelling alone, 88% of travellers do, and you will meet plenty of other like-minded travellers on this trip.We will pick you up from the airport and transfer you to your new Balinese home in the heart of Ubud. Your adventures will begin with a fun filled intro week which will ease you into the travel vibe annual learned plenty about Balinese culture, Indonesia the language, cooking and people.
Weekends are always free for you to go off and explore with the rest of the group, laze by the beach or hit the nightlife (Bali has plenty of that).
This week does not follow a set itinerary, but it involves plenty of activities that gets you involved with the local communities, so that you get to know more about the culture and people of this fascinating island. You might be helping out in the community, organising games activities with local schoolchildren, and doing lots of little cultural trips with the rest of the group. Activities are from Monday to Friday, weekends are taken off the you to explore Bali at your own leisure.
During the Intro, Adventure and Cultural Immersion Weeks the accommodation will vary depending on the week, but will be in shared bedrooms at a cozy house.
Meals during these weeks are included. The food is traditional Balinese for 3 meals/day on weekdays, weekends (2 meals/ day)
All participants are expected to be environmentally responsible and to use all resources with restraint, especially water, paper and electricity. You will be expected to clean up after yourself, and to play your part to keep the accommodation neat and tidy.
Yes, We have. There are a mosquito net in the Fan room. The A/C room no need the mosquito net.
Want to know more about Indonesia and Bali? Check out our Indonesia Blog for further details.
If you’re here for a short time, and only staying in Ubud, you can easily get along by walking everywhere … this is one of the charms of Ubud. (Just watch out for uncovered sections of sidewalks, and please do your best to avoid stepping on the offerings the Balinese leave at the entrances to their family compounds and businesses!)
If you’re here for longer and wish to do some independent island exploration, bicycles are available for rent. Make sure you get a good helmet … roads are narrow, often full of pot holes, dogs are everywhere, and the Balinese like to drive like stock car racers! While driving, repeat this mantra: “Slow and Go, Slow and Go … Om.” There are plenty of drivers ready and willing to take you anywhere. Walking is still the best choices for you.
Anytime you go into a temple for a ceremony or tourist attraction you MUST wear a long sleeve shirt, pants or preferably sarong that cover your knees. Women and men have separate requirements.
It is recommended that you visit your GP, personal physician or a travel health clinic 4 to 8 weeks before your departure to Indonesia. Recommended vaccinations often include hepatitis A, typhoid, tetanus and polio. Bali is not a high-risk area for malaria and the tablets can be considered controversial, we recommend that you do some research and make your own decision on this. Dengue fever is another mosquito borne illness to be made aware of.
You might want to bring a prescription of Keflex, or another type of oral antibiotic that can help with stomach ailments. Even though you will be eating in good restaurants, there is always a chance that you can get Bali Belly – a mild dysentery that passes in a few days.
You will probably want to! If you would like to stay more than 30 days, you can apply for a 60-day tourist visa at the Consulate of Indonesia closest to you. You will likely have to show proof of a ticket to leave the country.
Yes, a visa is required for Indonesia. A visa-upon-arrival system is in place for most countries including Australia, Canada, US & EU citizens. When you arrive at the airport in Denpasar you will enter the Visa-on-arrival line, where you will be asked for U$25.00 and your passport will be stamped for 30 days from the date of arrival. Upon leaving, a 150,000 rupiah departure tax will be assessed.
N.B. – If your passport is due to expire within 6 months, we advise you renew. On occasion, Indonesia has not allowed tourists into the country, and your airline might not allow you on the plane.
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“Now I finally know why my friends recommended Bali! See more reviews here.”Lisa Mol
” Hi Debby! The group was very nice, and we all got to learn the ins and outs of Bali. Amazing culture, very sweet people, and incredible food! more reviews here.”Fenna Smiths
” There were more girls then boys, so that was great. I would recommend this trip to first time travellers, really good. See more reviews here.”Eddie UK
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]]>Bali is a popular backpacker location and there are definitely two sides to the island. The hectic, somewhat spoiled touristy parts, and the more authentic laid-back locations. This programme set in two unforgettable locations, Ubud the cultural heart of Bali, where you spend the first three weeks and the more laid-back Canggu near the famous surf spot Echo Beach, is the favourite destination for those who want culture, stunning sunset view, great beach side restaurants and cafes, surfing, great atmosphere and vibes. This idyllic area is the best spot for you to chill out far away from hustling and bustling city of Kuta. However, in Canggu you will not only be able to immerse in tranquility but also enjoy plenty of fun activities while feeling like you have experienced the real Bali.
The Xtreme Bali Experience is designed to give you a real taste of Bali, taking you to places that you wouldn’t normally see on your typical backpacker tourist trail. There are activities that you will look back on, like learning to surf, that will add some serious kudos to your travels, there will be breathtaking moments surrounded by incredible landscapes, and some bizarre moments when you know you are definitely not at home
Don’t worry if you’re planning on travelling alone, 88% of travellers do, and you will meet plenty of other like-minded travellers on this trip.We will pick you up from the airport and transfer you to your new Balinese home in the heart of Ubud. Your adventures will begin with a fun filled intro week which will ease you into the travel vibe annual learned plenty about Balinese culture, Indonesia the language, cooking and people.
The itinerary for the intro week is as follows.
The intro week settles you in and lets you get to know your new surroundings. With an airport pickup it’s an easy arrival in a strange book beautiful land. We take you out for dinner first night, there is an introduction to traditional Balinese culture, a walking tour of monkey Street & Ubud market And a traditional Balinese dance show. Bali is famous for its spectacular landscapes, so we will take you on a village walking tour to visit stunning rice terraces. The first week is all about getting to know the other members of the group, and learning all about Bali it’s places and culture.
Weekends are always free for you to go off and explore with the rest of the group, laze by the beach or hit the nightlife (Bali has plenty of that).
This week does not follow a set itinerary, but it involves plenty of activities that gets you involved with the local communities, so that you get to know more about the culture and people of this fascinating island. You might be helping out in the community, organising games activities with local schoolchildren, and doing lots of little cultural trips with the rest of the group. Activities are from Monday to Friday, weekends are taken off the you to explore Bali at your own leisure.
The adventure week is full on action. From Mountain biking down active volcanoes, cycling through spice plantations and meandering through Rice plantations we will get you active and out into the island. We will take you to the southern Bali beaches to check out Turtle Island and even go white water rafting on the most beautiful stunning river. Towards the end of the week, swap your flip-flops for hiking shoes as we are going to do a volcano climb to catch the sun rise over Mount Batur. Fridays the final night at the Xtreme Gap base and is a chill day, relax those aching muscles from the mountain climb with a traditional Balinese Massage included. On Saturday you will transfer to a stunning Surf resort called Echo land.
There are not that many set activities planned for the fourth week, this is because you will want your own space and time to chill check out the beaches and go surfing. Don’t worry there is plenty to do, lots of day trips and tours can be arranged at the front desk if you have had enough of the beaches.
Here is what is included:
Try out some surfing. One lesson is included, but you can book some extra lessons locally if you are up for it. Canggu beaches provide a wild wave that is suitable for surfing. Echo beach is the famous surf beach in Canggu. There you will meet other surfers who try to conquer the wild wave.
Most people joining the Xtreme Bali Experience have little or no surf experience, and that’s okay because you will be in the capable hands of our top pro surfers. Within a couple of hours of being in the water will get you up and surfing, teaching the theory, the safety and who knows may be stoking a new addiction.
If you want to properly experience surfing in Bali, then we recommend bolting on the surfing in Bali trip, if you and intermediate that can really develop the skills, and just have an amazing time ripping it up on some of the more challenging waves, even if you are a beginner in one week we can get you to a pretty good standard with a lot of fun in the process.
With intricate Hindu temples, surrounded by lush jungles and emerald green rice paddies, there is a very spiritual vibe to Bali. What better way to explore this, then trying out some yoga and really soaking up the Bali experience.
Surrounded by green gardens and clean air, Yoga Shala Canggu is secluded from the hustle bustle of Kuta and Seminyak.
Built newly in 2010, a 58meter2 (30pax max capacity) yoga studio has a 270° view of the beautiful surrounding of Canggu as the background, yoga here is tranquil and peaceful. The yoga hall is equipped with fans, power plugs (cd tape available), and low-energy light bulbs. Yoga Mats and blocks are provided.
Yoga not your thing? Then you can have an hour massage instead. The perfect way to sooth those post surf aching shoulders.
The Xtreme Bali Experience is designed to give you a real taste of Bali, taking you to places that you wouldn’t normally see on your typical backpacker tourist trail. There are activities that you will look back on, like learning to surf, that will add some serious kudos to your travels, there will be breathtaking moments surrounded by incredible landscapes, and some bizarre moments when you know you are definitely not a home (like having high tea in the mystical tea house). There is plenty of chill time, and opportunities to go off and explore on your own as well, we believe that you should have plenty of time to do your own thing as well which really helps you soak up the unique atmosphere that Bali has to offer.
For a day of culture and dramatic landscapes our tour guide will point out all the best temples and volcanoes and take you to the most interesting parts of the island. Each day trip is unique, in that we ask you what you would most like to see, but some of the most popular options include:
One of the things that makes Bali so unique amongst all the different islands that make up Indonesia, is that the main religion is Hindu. This gives Bali a completely different feel to most of the other places in the country. Remember that Indonesia is the most populated Islamic country in the world, so this little island has had to withstand a lot of external influence to remain true to its Hindu roots.
Evidence is everywhere, with ornate Hindu temples popping up in the strangest of places, you can be strolling through the jungle, walking through a rice paddy and if you are approaching the coast at Tanah Lot you will be sure to see plenty of Hindu temples there as well.
Tanah Lot refers to a collection of temples perched on rocky outcrops right by the coast,
The temples are undoubtedly impressive and not definitely a must see experience when visiting Bali. During the trip we will take you to Tanah Lot so you can check out the temples for yourself, and most likely you will encounter the Hindu ritual of leaving offerings to the spirits, usually made up of food wrapped in banana leaves left out to appease the gods.
Not much evidence goes on that this works however, although the stray dogs and cats do rather well out of it.
The Xtreme Bali Experience finishes on the Saturday making it 27 nights.
Please note airport drop-off is not included but is easily arranged through the reception of the hostel,this will
If you would like further information on this trip, or Bali in general hit the get trip notes button or contact us on the web form below. cost about £15 you can also opt to bolt on the Gili Islands Adventure after this trip finishes, this is the perfect place to learn to dive, laze on some beautiful sandy beaches and try some of our xtreme activities like free diving!
During the Intro, Adventure and Cultural Immersion Weeks the accommodation will vary depending on the project, but will be in shared bedrooms at our house. Meals during these weeks are included. The food is traditional Balinese for 3 meals/day on weekdays, weekends (2 meals/ day)
All participants are expected to be environmentally responsible and to use all resources with restraint, especially water, paper and electricity. You will be expected to clean up after yourself, and to play your part to keep the accommodation neat and tidy.
7 nights in luxury shared accommodation, please note no food is included during the Surf week but you can eat for about two pounds per meal. There are lots of restaurants locally.
Our Accommodation is an ideal place to start and end each day and by making this your base, we will help you to feel, experience and explore the real Bali. The perfect peaceful escape from the over developed and bustling, even manic areas of Kuta and Seminyak, which although only a short twenty five minutes drive away, seem to be a whole world away.
Echo Beach is a good destination to spend your sunset time, stunning sunset view, great beach side restaurants and cafes, surfing, great atmosphere and vibes; a nice getaway from hubbub of Kuta and a good alternative sunset dinner besides Jimbaran.
The central part of the beach is long gone, replaced by a substantial retaining wall which both protects and provides a large recreation area to some of Canggu’s restaurants, best known of which (and famous for its barbecues) is Echo Beach House.
With benches, tables and umbrellas scattered in front of the sea, and the surfing happening within easy eye shot, it’s a great place to nurse a few cold drinks, munch down on the food and enjoy the show that goes on, in and out of the water — no shortage of posers here!
Yes, We have. There are a mosquito net in the Fan room. The A/C room no need the mosquito net.
Want to know more about Indonesia and Bali? Check out our Indonesia Blog for further details.
If you’re here for a short time, and only staying in Ubud, you can easily get along by walking everywhere … this is one of the charms of Ubud. (Just watch out for uncovered sections of sidewalks, and please do your best to avoid stepping on the offerings the Balinese leave at the entrances to their family compounds and businesses!)
If you’re here for longer and wish to do some independent island exploration, bicycles are available for rent. Make sure you get a good helmet … roads are narrow, often full of pot holes, dogs are everywhere, and the Balinese like to drive like stock car racers! While driving, repeat this mantra: “Slow and Go, Slow and Go … Om.” There are plenty of drivers ready and willing to take you anywhere. Walking is still the best choices for you.
Anytime you go into a temple for a ceremony or tourist attraction you MUST wear a long sleeve shirt, pants or preferably sarong that cover your knees. Women and men have separate requirements.
It is recommended that you visit your GP, personal physician or a travel health clinic 4 to 8 weeks before your departure to Indonesia. Recommended vaccinations often include hepatitis A, typhoid, tetanus and polio. Bali is not a high-risk area for malaria and the tablets can be considered controversial, we recommend that you do some research and make your own decision on this. Dengue fever is another mosquito borne illness to be made aware of.
You might want to bring a prescription of Keflex, or another type of oral antibiotic that can help with stomach ailments. Even though you will be eating in good restaurants, there is always a chance that you can get Bali Belly – a mild dysentery that passes in a few days.
You will probably want to! If you would like to stay more than 30 days, you can apply for a 60-day tourist visa at the Consulate of Indonesia closest to you. You will likely have to show proof of a ticket to leave the country.
Yes, a visa is required for Indonesia. A visa-upon-arrival system is in place for most countries including Australia, Canada, US & EU citizens. When you arrive at the airport in Denpasar you will enter the Visa-on-arrival line, where you will be asked for U$25.00 and your passport will be stamped for 30 days from the date of arrival. Upon leaving, a 150,000 rupiah departure tax will be assessed.
N.B. – If your passport is due to expire within 6 months, we advise you renew. On occasion, Indonesia has not allowed tourists into the country, and your airline might not allow you on the plane.
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Trip is 27 nights in total finishing on the saturday of week 4
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Countries visited:
Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Indonesia, Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, North America. But if you have a different schedule in mind let us know. I´m sure we can put together your preferred itinerary!
This trip includes all passes below:
Next to these passes (details below) we also arrange all pre departure information, vouchers for you to keep to manage your schedules online, and our arrival pack.
The arrival packs include an easy start. We have arranged these packs for you in Thailand: Bangkok, Australia: Sydney.
Go Cross country through the USA. Start in Los Angelos and hop on and off all along the following route: Las Vegas, the Grand canyon, Salt Lake City, Denver, Chicago, Niagara falls, Washington DC, Philadelphia and New York City! A super flexible backpacker bus pass taking you to all these places. You can changes to your itinerary en route and take your time making the best of your time is the USA!
A flexible hop on hop off adventure taking in Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam, starting in the capital of Thailand Bangkok and ending in the capital of Vietnam Hanoi. With the recommended minimum trip time of 43 days, this is the perfect guided group backpacking adventure taking in four incredible Southeast Asia countries. All transport, loads of activities included.
The quintessential paradise island destination, Fiji is the perfect destination to escape to find yourself. Clear turquoise seas, amazing snorkelling and a great backpacker trail, you are sure to have amazing nights, and good times. The trouble is you will probably never want to leave. Various hop on hop off passes to choose from, all-inclusive and transport only options.
Stray trips travel further and see more and with smaller group sizes are of a higher quality. Essentially you will do more and see more on a Stray trip, you will meet less people, but in a country famous for wide open spaces you don’t really want other people crowding your view. What we love about Stray Backpacker bus passes is that they include so many extras. It is all about the little things, the out of the way off the beaten path adventures, and of course the people you are with. You can pick your pass with us to travel New Zealand and add it to the adrenaline tour as well.
Bruce Pass Oz Experience The Bruce Pass from Oz Experience allows you to travel from Sydney to Cairns on a flexible hop on hop off backpacker bus. Guides accompany you all the way and it is one of the most popular backpacking options to get you up the East Coast. We will beat any price on this pass.
The Bali Backpacker Beach Trail takes you to some of the most amazing beaches in Bali, Gili Trawangen and Lembongan Island. From busy Kuta beach to peaceful Sanur. Lots of culture, great food, beach time and activities! All in your own pace on the flexible backpacker bus.
Arrival pack in Bangkok:
Bangkok can be a great place to be if you know where to go, how to get there, what to eat, where you are sleeping etc. It can be a bit overwhelming for first timers though, especially if you’re arriving from a long haul flight. Let us have everything sorted for you when you begin your South East Asian adventure!
On arrival at Bangkok airport, you will be met by the transfer company representative (your name will be on a sign) then taken to your accommodation near the Stray Bangkok Shop and famous Khao San Road (hotel check-in time is 2pm). You’ve only got one night in Bangkok, so get out and explore the colourful and intense nightlife! Your trip will start on the Saturday or the Tuesday so arrive one day earlier. The bus leaves at 8am.
Included:
Arrival pack in Sydney
After a long flight you really do not want to walk for miles checking out hostels. We do did that for you! we include 2 nights accommodation in the best backpacker in Sydney.
Next to the airport is the bus station and a direct bus will take you to down town Sydney where you find our hostel in walking distance from the bus station. great bar, great food, amazing nights out, wifi, good beds. Communal kitchen. The perfect base to explore Sydney before heading up the east coast. We can upgrade you to a 5 or 7 day surf trip too! Bus leaved daily.
Included:
Simply ask us! We have travelled extensively to these destinations can give you first-hand advice as to what to do expect.
The cost of your airline travel is not included in the trip, we can put you in touch with our preferred round the world flight partners who can help with booking the necessary flights to complete the trip.
All passes are flexible and valid for 6 months to a year. We can give you suggestions on travel times. If you wish to add activities like the inca trail in Peru, you do need to book that well upfront. Just ask and we will help!
On round the world bookings we can stage payment to make it easier to save, you can of course pay all at once.
This ensures you have enough time to save for your flights, spending money and insurance.
The passes are absolutely flexible and run all year round. Bangkok start Friday or Monday.
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]]>Dreaming of visiting Bali and the surrounding islands at your own pace: This is a super flexible travel pass taking you to the stunning beaches of Bali, the Gili islands and Lembongan island. You can make as many changes as you want to your itinerary, before or during your trip. Included lots of awesome activities like the rafting experience, a bike adventure through the rice fields and party boat trip sunset trip to the Gili islands!
The most exiting and flexible way to travel around for independent travellers! The route is as followed: Kuta - Ubud - Candidasa - Padang Bai - Gilis – Sanur - Kuta
Remember that your Bali Backpacker Beach Trail travel pass is SUPER FLEXIBLE so once you book you can make as many changes as you want to your itinerary, before or during your trip. This is just a recommended itinerary so you can work out the perfect schedule for your trip depending on the time you have to travel. En route we can hook you up with some cool experiences like a week of surfing on Bali or a week diving on the stunning Gili islands. This trip is also perfect to bolt on to our 4 week Bali Experience.
Concierge Service: En route you will have English Speaking Assistance (Skype, Online Chat Gmail, MSN, Telephone), so if you have any questions regarding your itinerary you can contact us there and then.
Min. amount of time you need is 15 days. Recommended 20 at least!
Day 1: Bali Rafting Experience
Day 2: Today you will take a transfer from Kuta to Ubud by Hostel Pick-up shuttle.
Day 3: Countryside Bike Adventure
Day 4: Today you will take a transfer from Ubud to Candidasa by Hostel Pick-up shuttle.
Day 5: Enjoy your free day in Candidasa and add an optional extra activity.
Day 6: Today you will take a transfer from Candidasa to Padang Bai by Hostel Pick-up shuttle.
Day 7: Today you will take a transfer from Padang Bai to Gilis by Boat.
Day 8: Enjoy your free day in Gilis and add an optional extra activity.
Day 9: Sunset Party Boat
Day 10: Today you will take a transfer from Gilis to Lembongan by Boat.
Day 11: Enjoy your free day in Lembongan and add an optional extra activity.
Day 12: Today you will take a transfer from Lembongan to Sanur by Boat.
Day 13: Enjoy your free day in Sanur and add an optional extra activity.
Day 14: Today you will take a transfer from Sanur to Kuta by Hostel Pick-up shuttle.
Day 15: Enjoy your free day in Kuta and add an optional extra activity.
You can start this trip any day. All year round.
“Awesome way to travel around. Ended up spending 3 weeks on Gili Trawangen to do some diving and lots of partying!Testamonial Here”Angie Letter
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How would you like to get a diploma, spend four weeks travelling somewhere exotic with the possibility to get paid for your efforts at the end of it. Sound too good to be true? Well it isn’t.
Not only can you do all that, you will get mentored by one of the top journalists in the country Beci Wood who spent 10 years at the biggest newspaper in the UK. Get assistance publishing your piece and sending out through news channels with the aim of it being picked up as newsworthy. This will give you an amazing exposure and a genuine opportunity to try out and launch a new career in journalism.
On this program you can either undertake the diploma only and use it to boost your qualifications whilst you undertake any of our gap year programs, or you can involve yourself On our Xtreme journalism assignments. Set in 2 locations where you can study and learn more about journalism.
For the assignments, you can choose either Thailand, or Mexico and you have four weeks to complete the course and we throw in some adventure activities along the way. What they are depends on the time of year, we do not keep it set so we can react to any newsworthy stories or events.
The course involves quite a bit of coursework, so where better to undertake some investigative journalism, or get inspired than abroad by paradise beaches.
You have full backup and support of our UK-based tutors, who have considerable experience in the industry. You can actually study anywhere as long as you have an Internet connection and a laptop.
Once you have completed the course and have written your final piece we will assist you in sending this out to our media houses who may or may not pick up on the story. If you do get published you will receive 60 percent of your royalty fees which could be enough to cover the cost of the entire course.
What you report on is up to you, but you will have the full back up and support and guidance of professional journalists (including the head mentor on the programme – Beci Wood with 10 years experience on staff at the UK´s biggest newspaper).
Not only is journalism and exciting career, it’s something you can take with you to your next stage after travelling, whether that be a part-time job at University, or something you do on the side or launch phone into as a career.
So whether you want to do something genuinely rewarding while you travel, or want to have something that not only looks amazing – really is amazing on your CV then the Xtreme reporter as you.
On the Thailand option we have a completely unique and very exciting work experience attachment to this program. You will work in a genuine media Company that produces monthly magazines all over Asia. Working from their offices in Phuket, you will put your newfound skills to use: tasked With writing articles and uncovering stories as a reporter. You will go out develop and write stories and make a valued contribution to the magazine and online websites. Working under the CEO and his media team this is a genuinely unique opportunity to gain work experience and do a really fun job which will build your resume and give you an insight into an exciting industry as you travel.
The company is called think media and is American run running various different franchises of popular magazines, what’s on guides and delivers local news and features in and around Phuket.
The work experience option can either last two weeks or four weeks, depending on your preference and includes all accommodation.
In Mexico you will stay in Playa del Carmen, a short walk from the beach at our base the Bendito Rancho. This is based on a dormitory (shared accommodation).
In Thailand you will stay in Phuket where you will also be involved in a work experience module with think media. You will stay on a bungalow either your own or shared with one other person the same sex. The bungalow is located close to the officers.
Journalism needs specialists. People with knowledge and passion for their subject. We provide a range of courses in specialist subjects ranging from health to the environment through to investigative and travel journalism.
Journalism courses currently available:
Yes our courses are accredited by third party organisations
Our diploma is widely recognised in the UK and overseas. It is a vocational award, equivalent to an NVQ level 1 or 2.
The Open and Distance Learning Quality Council (ODLQC) and the ABCC validate it.
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