Dive and discover the north and east coasts of Bali on this twin-centre adventure. Travel with like-minded people on an authentic journey with diving, nature and cultural activities. A rewarding experience for all.
The itinerary begins on Bali's north coast in Pemuteran with diving activity at local reefs and around Menjangan Island. In addition, trek to waterfalls, explore temples, visit a pearl farm and meet the locals.
Transfer day to the northeast coast includes sightseeing and a further six days of diving, nature and cultural activities. Dive the Liberty wreck, learn how to cook a local meal and spend time exploring Ubud.
This unique itinerary includes free time to relax and enjoy a spa treatment at each resort.
Typical Itinerary
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Day 1:
Depart the UK
Depart the UK for an overnight flight to Bali.
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Day 2:
Arrive Bali
You will be met at the airport and transferred to Pondok Sari on the north coast. Check in for a six night stay.
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Days 3-8
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Dive and discover North Bali
Your time in Pemuteran includes a mix of diving, nature and cultural activities. Your dive pack includes six dives at each resort.
Enjoy the first morning at leisure before checking in at the dive centre for your first local dive this afternoon. The next morning, dives two and three will be on the colourful reefs around Menjangan Island. After lunch enjoy a 30 minute spa treatment in resort and the rest of the day at leisure.
A morning local dive is scheduled for day five. Keep an eye out for critters! After lunch your afternoon tour includes sightseeing several local temples followed by a visit to a look out tower in the national park with wonderful views over the forests of West Bali National Park.
In addition, this unique itinerary includes a hike to Ababi waterfall, an excursion to the local pearl farm and an opportunity to visit a local school where marine education is high on the agenda.
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Day 9:
Transfer day with sightseeing
Your transfer to Alam Anda begins this morning. Along the way visit the impressive lakeside Bedugul Temple, a strawberry farm and the famous Gitgit waterfall, before arriving later in the afternoon.
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Days 10-14
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Dive and explore Northeast Bali
Enjoy the first morning at leisure before checking in at the dive centre for your first local dive on the house reef this afternoon. It’s an early start the next morning (day 11) as you visit the local market to purchase fresh ingredients for tonight’s cooking class and dinner. Today’s morning boat dive will be in the Kubu area (or similar).
A boat diving excursion to Tulamben is scheduled for day 12. Explore the Liberty wreck (two dives), one of Bali’s most popular dive sites. The wreck is full of marine life and suited to divers of all abilities.
The Aquaculture and Training Centre in nearby Les Village embodies the mission of LINI (the local non-profit marine conservation organisation) with a focus on reef restoration, aquaculture and education, empowering the coastal communities. The group will visit the centre and dive the reef project.
On day 14, enjoy your final boat dive in the morning and an Indonesian Santai massage in the afternoon at the resort’s ambient spa.
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Day 15:
Nature and culture of Bali
Your final full day includes a visit to a spice garden and the Sacred Monkey Forest. As well as being a tourist attraction, the sanctuary is an important component in the spiritual and economic life of the local community. There is a population of around 900 Balinese long-tailed monkeys that live in the forest, and species of rare plants, making it a great habitat for research and conservation programmes.
Continue to Ubud to discover the cultural centre of Bali at your own pace before returning to resort later in the day.
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Day 16:
Depart Bali
Enjoy your last morning in paradise before transferring to the airport for your overnight flight back to the UK.
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Day 17:
Arrive UK