School trips to Bali
Inspiring leadership through student-led school expeditions.
Destination highlights
- Capital City:
- Denpasar
- Population:
- 4.4 million
- National Animal:
- Bali Myna
- Currency:
- Indonesian Rupiah
- Language:
- Bahasa
Bali School trips
Coral Reef Restoration & Beach Time in Bali
- Coral Reef Restoration
- Mount Batur Sunrise
- Balinese Cultural Immersion
- Coffee Roasting
What you need to know about Bali
Balinese culture is spiritual, artistic, and deeply rooted in ritual. Visitors are embraced with gentle hospitality and a serene way of life shaped by centuries of Hindu tradition, community values, and devotion to harmony. From intricate temple ceremonies and graceful dance to satay, fragrant rice dishes, and tropical fruits, Bali’s flavors and customs reflect its soulful spirit. Add to this lush rice terraces, volcanic landscapes, and a rhythm of life guided by the sacred and the natural, and you’ll discover a culture as enchanting, layered, and unforgettable as the island itself.
Trek through Bali’s breathtaking jungles to hidden waterfalls, crest volcanic ridges at dawn, then plunge into turquoise seas to snorkel with vibrant coral reefs. This is an expedition that will stretch your limits, spark curiosity, and leave you with stories to share long after the journey ends.
Balinese culture comes alive through daily ritual and community. Shrines spill offerings at dawn, while dance, gamelan, wood-carving, and temple festivals fill the island with colour. Join cooking classes, learn to make offerings, and wander Ubud’s markets or Sanur’s shoreline to experience how tradition and creativity shape everyday island life.
In Bali, the journey flows into every night: lively hostels where travellers connect and recharge, and community-hosted stays that open hearts and doors to local life and culture. Each stay offers a deeper connection to people, place, and the island’s vibrant spirit.
On a community or conservation initiative in Bali, students take part in activities such as supporting grassroots education projects by helping improve learning spaces, assisting NGOs with coral reef restoration using reef stars, planting mangroves to protect coastlines, or working alongside local communities on projects that balance tourism with cultural preservation and environmental resilience. Alongside these projects, students may also take part in cultural activities such as cooking classes, exchanges with local students, learning traditional crafts or fishing methods, and staying with local families for a deeper connection with the community.
Un sustainable development goal
Key UN SDGs explored on our school trips to Bali include 4: Quality Education, through grassroots organisations and NGOs improving access to learning in rural communities; 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities, by helping villages balance tourism growth with cultural preservation and resilience; 13: Climate Action, through projects supporting adaptation to rising sea levels and extreme weather; and 14: Life Below Water, with NGOs restoring coral reefs and protecting marine ecosystems from pollution and overfishing.
Your school trip to Bali awaits
Escape to an Indonesian island where green volcanoes smoulder on the horizon, glistening rice paddies cascade down the hillsides and lush forests are alive with cheeky monkeys. Down on the coast, you’ll hear waves crashing and coconuts thudding, while one of the world’s most important reef systems teems offshore.
Experience the ‘other’ side of Bali, away from the hotels and holiday resorts. Learn about the challenges of daily life, explore the importance of wildlife and get submerged in Balinese culture – hear the rhythmic chanting of kecak dancing, pay your respects at some of the 10,000 temples and chow down on authentic nasi goreng.
Remember, you’re walking the path towards true global citizenship. Tap into your inner potential, step forward to contribute and absorb everything this trip can teach you about the world and your place within it.