PLANNING YOUR TRIP

Students should arrive in Bali no later than the morning of the first day of training. We will meet for an opening circle in the late afternoon. Our first-morning practice is the next day, and the training ends at 6 pm on the final day. Students should plan for departure after breakfast on the following day.

 TRAVEL INSURANCE

You are strongly encouraged to purchase your own travel insurance. We can't emphasize this enough. Stuff happens. This will cover you for any medical care you need, loss/damage of any goods, and any disruption or cancellation of your travel. Choose the "cancel for any reason" option for the most coverage. 

 VISAS

Please ensure your passport is valid for more than 6 months after arrival, and that it contains several blank pages. This will prevent issues such as refused entry into the country when you check in with your airline.

There are 2 visa options available, depending on your time requirements.

Visa on Arrival - citizens of over 50 countries may apply for a visa on arrival (VOA) when they arrive at the airport in Indonesia. There are special lanes for this at immigration in the arrivals area. The costs are US$25 for 30 days, payable on the spot. It's easiest to hand them the exact amount in US currency, but this is not necessary since they accept most currencies. The 30-day visa may be extended for a further 30 days by paying an additional US$25 and an extra fee of approximately US$25/30. You will have to leave Indonesia and return if you wish to stay longer than 60 days.

​Tourist Visa: This visa is available at certain Indonesian embassies worldwide. It is a 2-month tourist visa, extendable on a monthly basis, for a fee (USD 50 - 60 per month), for up to 6 months in total. This visa needs to be organized in your country of residence prior to your departure for Indonesia. Should you wish to spend more than 60 days in Indonesia, we recommend this option.

Officially, an onward/return ticket is a requirement for a visa, and visitors are frequently asked to show their tickets on arrival.

A departure tax of IDR 200,000 is charged on your exit from Indonesia, which you must pay in cash.

Note: This visa information is provided as a guide only. Please check with the Indonesian Consulate in your home country for the most accurate and up-to-date Indonesian visa information.

​ARRIVAL BY AIR

Book your flight to Denpasar (DPS, also known as Ngurah Rai).

​ON ARRIVAL IN BALI INDONESIA:

Upon arrival at Denpasar Airport, Bali, we have arranged an airport pickup for our teacher training guests who have booked all-inclusive packages. We'll send advance instructions. 
*Please note that airport transfers are not transferrable to other dates and locations.

​HEALTH & SAFETY - INCLUDING COVID PROTOCOLS

As for all destinations, you should check your government's travel advisories before you depart, follow your own wisdom with regards to this, and listen to local advice when you arrive:

Vaccinations - check what vaccinations you need to travel to Indonesia and ensure you have the required vaccinations well before the departure date.

Hygiene and food/water - there are some risks of traveler's diarrhea, by far the most common problem affecting travelers. It is important to drink only bottled/boiled water, choose food carefully and wash your hands regularly. Please do not drink the tap water, and do not brush your teeth with it. It is unsuitable for consumption.

Mosquito-borne diseases - Although Bali is usually not affected, there are a number of mosquito-borne diseases in Indonesia, so it is recommended you bring repellent and long clothing to cover your skin at dawn/dusk.

Covid-19 Protocols - At this time there are no quarantine visa on arrival requirements necessary. For full travel info please click here.

 WHAT TO BRING

- Several changes of your favorite lightweight yoga clothes. Our practice space is open-air, and it gets warm! Laundry service is cheap on the island, so no need to overpack.
- A sarong - a wonderful multipurpose item that keeps bugs away during savasana, covers your legs to visit temples and will ward off any evening chill. These are also sold on the island.
- Comfortable sandals or flip-flops are a must and should be easily removed as most people here do not wear shoes indoors.
- Swimwear and a beach towel
- Hat
- Sunscreen
- First aid kit (antibiotics, hydrocortisone, aspirin, antibiotic cream, band-aids)
- Mosquito repellent
- Personal medication (drugs here are unreliable, cheap knock-offs)
- Earplugs (we like the moldable silicone variety, e.g. from Mack's)
- Sanitary products
- Adapter for electronics: Europe (KAEU)
- Flashlight
- Refillable water bottle
- Notebook & pen
- Required reading as book or ebook
- Yoga mat (you can also purchase in Ubud. As a lightweight travel mat, 

Anytime you go into a temple for a ceremony or tourist attraction you MUST wear a long sleeve shirt, pants or preferably sarong that covers your knees.

​YOGA PROPS

we strongly recommend bringing your own yoga mat for optimal hygiene and comfort. You'll be spending a lot of time on it during the training.

​WEATHER

Bali is in the tropics, and always has quite a humid and hot climate.  As with everywhere in the world, the weather is somewhat unpredictable. In Bali, you can expect a mix of sun, clouds, and showers throughout the year.

 MONEY

ATMs are plentiful many restaurants and cafes accept credit cards. You can also exchange foreign cash at local exchange offices. Don't forget to tell your bank and credit card companies the dates that you will be traveling, or they might cut off your funds for fraud protection. Asia prefers Visa / MasterCard. American Express is generally not welcome.

 INTERNET & SIM CARDS

WiFi is free, fairly fast and ubiquitous. Sim cards are easily available and cheap in Indonesia if you wish to make local phone calls on your global-ready phone.