School Trips to IndonesiaBali & Java
School trips to Indonesia introduce students to Balinese and Javanese culture, rice farming, and coastal and forest conservation.
In 2026, Indonesia programs cost $2,105 to $2,585 per student for 7 to 8 days, excluding international airfare.
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School trips to Bali and Java
School trips to Bali offer two eight-day routes: Service Learning and Culture in Bali, with community partnership, rice farming and turtle conservation; or North Bali: Highland Forests and Menjangan Reefs, with forest walks and snorkeling. For a seven-day trip focused on temples and arts, choose Central Java. Bali and Java are separate routes.
Compare the three itineraries side by side
| Itinerary | Service Learning and Culture in Bali | Central Java: Temples, Batik and Living Traditions | North Bali: Highland Forests and Menjangan Reefs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 8 days | 7 days | 8 days |
| Starting price | From $2,195 | From $2,105 | From $2,585 |
| Learning focus | Culture · Environmental Science · World Languages · Community Partnership | History · Art and Design · World Languages | Environmental Science · Marine Biology · Geography |
| Route | Sanur · Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park · Uluwatu Temple · Tabanan · Saba Asri Turtle Conservation · Ubud | Yogyakarta · Kraton Palace · Borobudur · Museum Batik · Prambanan · Museum Affandi | Sanur · Munduk · Pemuteran · Menjangan Island · West Bali National Park |
| Overnight bases | Sanur (2) · Homestay or guesthouse, Tabanan (2) · Eastern Bali (1) · Saba Beach (1) · Ubud (1) | Yogyakarta (6) | Sanur (1) · Munduk (2) · Pemuteran (3) · Sanur (1) |
| Physical profile | 3 low · 5 moderate | 3 low · 4 moderate | 4 low · 4 moderate |
| On-program flights | None: Program arrival and departure are from Denpasar (DPS) | None: Program arrival and departure are from Yogyakarta International Airport (YIA) | None: Program arrival and departure are from Denpasar (DPS) |
| Field days | 2 days alongside a local school, 1 day in the rice paddy, 1 day at turtle conservation | None; a batik-making workshop and a painting workshop replace hands-on field days | 1 highland trail day and 1 Menjangan reef snorkel day |
| Best for | Best for groups focused on community engagement, Balinese culture, agriculture, and conservation. | Best for groups focused on Indonesian history, traditional arts, architecture, and cultural heritage. | Best for groups focused on environmental science, marine biology, forests, and reef ecosystems. |
Indonesia · Sanur · Uluwatu Temple · Tabanan · Ubud
8 days · From $2,195
Service Learning and Culture in Bali
Explore Bali through cultural experiences, community partnerships, agriculture, and conservation. Students visit temples and cultural sites, spend two days alongside a local school, work with rice farmers, support sea turtle conservation, and finish the journey in Ubud.
Choose this programThe route connects Sanur, Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park, Uluwatu Temple, Tabanan, Saba Asri Turtle Conservation, and Ubud.
- Sanur2 nights
- Homestay or guesthouse, Tabanan2 nights
- Eastern Bali1 night
- Saba Beach1 night
- Ubud1 night
Your eight-day itinerary
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Day 1
Arrive in Sanur
The group lands at Denpasar (DPS), meets the Program Leaders who stay for the whole program, and settles into Sanur after a long flight.
MorningInternational arrival at Denpasar Airport (DPS).AfternoonPrivate transfer to Sanur and check in; time to rest after the flight.EveningA snack and an early night, since the group lands late.- Route
- Denpasar Airport (DPS) to Sanur.
- Travel
- Private transfer from the airport to the hotel.
- Overnight
- Program-approved hotel in Sanur, shared rooms.
- Meals
- A late snack only; earlier meals depend on the flight.
- Physical demand
- Low effort; a short transfer and rest.
- Learning outcome
- Students say what they already believe about Bali and where that belief came from.
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Day 2
Sanur Beach and temple context
Group games and program orientation at Sanur Beach lead into an afternoon at the Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park and a Kecak dance performance at Uluwatu Temple as the sun sets.
MorningGroup games and orientation at Sanur Beach.AfternoonGaruda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park, home to the Garuda Wisnu Kencana statue and its cultural performances.EveningA Kecak dance performance at Uluwatu Temple on the cliffs, then dinner at Jimbaran Beach.- Route
- Sanur Beach, Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park, Uluwatu Temple, Jimbaran Beach.
- Travel
- Coach between Sanur, the cultural park, Uluwatu, and Jimbaran Beach.
- Overnight
- Program-approved hotel in Sanur, shared rooms.
- Meals
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included; dinner is at Jimbaran Beach.
- Physical demand
- Moderate effort; a full day on foot at two large sites.
- Learning outcome
- Students connect the Ramayana story told in the Kecak dance to the carvings and statues they saw earlier in the day.
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Day 3
Travel to Tabanan and start alongside the school
The group travels to Bali's rice-farming heartland in Tabanan and begins two days alongside students and staff at a local school, practicing English conversation together and painting educational murals with the school community.
MorningTravel to the Tabanan region, known for its lush rice paddies and traditional village life.AfternoonArrive at the partner school; introductions, and the first English-conversation session alongside its students.EveningDinner with the host community and a group reflection on the day.- Route
- Sanur to Tabanan, then the partner school.
- Travel
- Coach from Sanur into the Tabanan region.
- Overnight
- Homestay or guesthouse in Tabanan.
- Meals
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included; dinner is with the host community.
- Physical demand
- Moderate effort; a travel day followed by an active afternoon.
- Learning outcome
- Students ask the school's own students and staff what they want the visit to achieve, and compare that with what the group assumed going in.
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Day 4
A second day alongside the school, and Canang making
A second day alongside the partner school continues the mural work and English conversation, and the group learns to craft Canang, a traditional Balinese flower offering, from a local host.
MorningA second morning alongside the school: mural work and English conversation continue.AfternoonA Canang-making session with a local host, learning the traditional flower-offering craft.EveningTraditional Balinese music and dance with local hosts.- Route
- The partner school and the Tabanan village.
- Travel
- On foot within the village; no coach leg.
- Overnight
- Homestay or guesthouse in Tabanan.
- Meals
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.
- Physical demand
- Moderate effort; a full active day.
- Learning outcome
- Students explain what a Canang offering means to the people who make one daily, in their own words rather than a guidebook's.
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Day 5
Rice paddy work with local farmers
Students work alongside local farmers in the rice paddy, learning traditional methods to plow and plant by hand, then learn coconut-frond weaving before the group travels toward the eastern shore.
MorningWork alongside local farmers in the rice paddy: traditional plowing and planting by hand.AfternoonCoconut-frond weaving with a local host, then travel toward Bali's eastern shore.EveningA group reflection on the day's hands-on work in the community.- Route
- Tabanan rice paddies, then travel toward eastern Bali.
- Travel
- Coach from Tabanan toward the eastern shore in the afternoon.
- Overnight
- Program-approved lodging on Bali's eastern shore.
- Meals
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.
- Physical demand
- Moderate effort; a full day of hands-on farm work in wet terrain.
- Learning outcome
- Students explain how irrigation, rice cultivation and a farming household's daily rhythm connect.
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Day 6
Saba Asri Turtle Conservation
At the Saba Asri Turtle Conservation center on Saba Beach, a black-sand nesting habitat, the group receives a briefing on sea turtle nesting and works alongside the conservation team on egg-rescue and beach-cleaning tasks.
MorningIntroduction and briefing on sea turtle nesting at Saba Asri Turtle Conservation.AfternoonWork alongside the conservation team on egg-tank care and beach-cleaning tasks.EveningA conservation-focused group reflection.- Route
- Saba Asri Turtle Conservation, Saba Beach.
- Travel
- Coach along the eastern shore to Saba Beach.
- Overnight
- Program-approved lodging near Saba Beach.
- Meals
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.
- Physical demand
- Moderate effort; standing and outdoor conservation tasks.
- Learning outcome
- Students distinguish habitat protection work from tourist wildlife interaction, and say why the two are not the same.
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Day 7
Ubud and a closing Rustic Ties ceremony
A relaxed morning at the resort and on the beach precedes a final travel day into Ubud, where the group explores the town and its monkey forest before a closing dinner and a Rustic Ties ceremony.
MorningFree time at the resort and on the beach.AfternoonTravel to Ubud for lunch, town exploration, and the monkey forest.EveningA closing group dinner, followed by a Rustic Ties ceremony to reflect on the week.- Route
- Saba Beach to Ubud.
- Travel
- Coach from Saba Beach to Ubud.
- Overnight
- Program-approved hotel in Ubud.
- Meals
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.
- Physical demand
- Low effort; free time and a town walk.
- Learning outcome
- Students name what surprised them most across the week and what they plan to do with it at home.
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Day 8
Depart Bali
The trip closes with a last Balinese breakfast in Ubud, then the drive back to Denpasar Airport for the international flight home.
MorningA final breakfast, packing, and check-out from the Ubud hotel.AfternoonTransfer from Ubud to Denpasar Airport (DPS).EveningThe international flight departs.- Route
- Ubud to Denpasar Airport (DPS).
- Travel
- Private transfer from Ubud to the airport, then the international leg.
- Overnight
- No program night; the group is on its flight home.
- Meals
- Breakfast included; later meals depend on the flight.
- Physical demand
- Low effort, mostly seated for the drive and the flight.
- Learning outcome
- Students say what they used to think Indonesia was, what they think now, and what changed it.
Indonesia · Yogyakarta · Borobudur · Prambanan · Kraton Palace
7 days · From $2,105
Central Java: Temples, Batik and Living Traditions
Explore Central Java through Yogyakarta's historic sites, temples, and artistic traditions. Students visit Borobudur, Prambanan, and the Kraton Palace and take part in hands-on batik and painting workshops.
Choose this programThe route connects Yogyakarta, Kraton Palace, Borobudur, Museum Batik, Prambanan, and Museum Affandi.
Your seven-day itinerary
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Day 1
Arrive in Yogyakarta
The group lands at Yogyakarta International Airport (YIA) and meets the Program Leaders who stay for the whole program.
MorningArrival at Yogyakarta International Airport (YIA) and the team meets the group.AfternoonTransfer to the hotel, room allocation, and rest.EveningDinner and the full program orientation.- Route
- Yogyakarta International Airport (YIA) to the hotel.
- Travel
- Private transfer from the airport.
- Overnight
- Program-approved hotel in Yogyakarta, shared rooms.
- Meals
- Dinner included; earlier meals depend on the flight.
- Physical demand
- Low effort; a transfer and rest.
- Learning outcome
- Students orient to Java and the city they will spend the week in.
- Customization
- A group arriving late moves the orientation to the next morning.
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Day 2
The Kraton palace and the old city
A guided visit to the Kraton palace on an opening day leads into an afternoon at Taman Sari and a shaded walk through the old city.
MorningA guided Kraton palace visit, scheduled on an opening day.AfternoonTaman Sari and a shaded old-city walk, with breaks.EveningDinner and a group reflection.- Route
- Kraton palace, Taman Sari, the old city.
- Travel
- Short local road legs between the palace, Taman Sari, and the old city.
- Overnight
- Program-approved hotel in Yogyakarta, shared rooms.
- Meals
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.
- Physical demand
- Moderate effort; several kilometers on foot.
- Learning outcome
- Students trace the city through its court and water architecture.
- Customization
- A museum-focused circuit replaces the palace if it is closed that day.
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Day 3
Borobudur with time to look
An early drive to Borobudur for a prebooked structure-access visit, with the afternoon left for landscape interpretation rather than a same-day rush to Prambanan.
MorningAn early daylight drive and a prebooked structure-access visit to Borobudur in a permitted guide group.AfternoonLunch and temple-area landscape interpretation, with no Prambanan visit today.EveningDinner and a group reflection on the day.- Route
- Yogyakarta to Borobudur and back.
- Travel
- Coach roundtrip to Borobudur.
- Overnight
- Program-approved hotel in Yogyakarta, shared rooms.
- Meals
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.
- Physical demand
- Moderate effort; many steps at the temple.
- Learning outcome
- Students follow how the temple's reliefs and structure organize a pilgrimage route.
- Customization
- A grounds-only visitor circuit replaces the climb if structure access is unavailable that day.
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Day 4
Make batik
A visit to the Museum Batik collection leads into a supervised wax-and-dye workshop, where each student makes and keeps a piece of batik.
MorningThe Museum Batik collection visit.AfternoonA supervised wax-and-dye batik workshop in small rotations, then time to discuss the motifs made.EveningDinner and a group reflection.- Route
- Museum Batik.
- Travel
- A short local road leg to the museum.
- Overnight
- Program-approved hotel in Yogyakarta, shared rooms.
- Meals
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.
- Physical demand
- Low effort; seated workshop with supervised hot-wax use.
- Learning outcome
- Students produce a textile and explain the design decisions behind it.
- Customization
- A stamp-based or drawing alternative replaces hot wax for a student with a heat or sensitivity need.
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Day 5
Prambanan and an evening performance
A relaxed morning precedes a guided Prambanan visit and an evening Ramayana performance on an operating date.
MorningA late breakfast and a relaxed morning, with a brief local walk if the group wants one.AfternoonA guided Prambanan visit, then an early dinner.EveningA Ramayana performance on an operating date, then the supervised return.- Route
- Prambanan.
- Travel
- Coach to Prambanan and back, with an evening return.
- Overnight
- Program-approved hotel in Yogyakarta, shared rooms.
- Meals
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included; dinner is early, ahead of the performance.
- Physical demand
- Moderate effort; about two kilometers on foot across the temple grounds.
- Learning outcome
- Students compare the architectural and the performed versions of the same story.
- Customization
- An indoor performance or a rescheduled show replaces an unavailable outdoor date; a nightly ballet is never promised.
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Day 6
Living art beyond the monuments
A visit and a prebooked painting workshop at Museum Affandi lead into a heritage walk through Kotagede before a farewell dinner.
MorningThe Museum Affandi visit and a prebooked painting workshop.AfternoonA guided Kotagede heritage walk, with shaded rest.EveningA farewell dinner.- Route
- Museum Affandi, Kotagede.
- Travel
- Local road legs to the museum and Kotagede.
- Overnight
- Program-approved hotel in Yogyakarta, shared rooms.
- Meals
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included; dinner is the farewell dinner.
- Physical demand
- Moderate effort; a walking day at a gentler pace.
- Learning outcome
- Students compare a living artist's work with the court and temple imagery seen earlier in the week.
- Customization
- A museum-only workshop replaces the Kotagede walk if rain limits it.
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Day 7
Depart Java
A last breakfast and packing, then the transfer to Yogyakarta International Airport for the flight home.
MorningBreakfast, packing, and check-out.AfternoonTransfer to Yogyakarta International Airport (YIA).EveningThe international flight departs.- Route
- Yogyakarta to Yogyakarta International Airport (YIA).
- Travel
- Private transfer to the airport, then the international leg.
- Overnight
- No program night; the group is on its flight home.
- Meals
- Breakfast included; later meals depend on the flight.
- Physical demand
- Low effort, mostly seated.
- Learning outcome
- Students choose the strongest example of living heritage from the week and say why.
Indonesia · Sanur · Munduk · Pemuteran · Menjangan Island
8 days · From $2,585
North Bali: Highland Forests and Menjangan Reefs
Travel from Bali's forested highlands to its northern coast while studying the island's terrestrial and marine environments. Students explore the Munduk region, learn about highland ecosystems, practice snorkeling skills, and experience the reefs around Menjangan Island and West Bali National Park.
Choose this programThe route connects Sanur, Munduk, Pemuteran, Menjangan Island, and West Bali National Park.
- Sanur1 night
- Munduk2 nights
- Pemuteran3 nights
- Sanur1 night
Your eight-day itinerary
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Day 1
Arrive and settle in Sanur
After the international flight into Denpasar (DPS), Program Leaders meet the group for a straightforward first night based in Sanur before the drive north begins.
MorningArrival at Denpasar Airport (DPS) and the transfer to Sanur.AfternoonRoom allocation and rest; a brief orientation if arrival allows.EveningDinner and a brief reflection.- Route
- Denpasar Airport (DPS) to Sanur.
- Travel
- Private transfer from the airport to Sanur.
- Overnight
- Program-approved hotel in Sanur, shared rooms.
- Meals
- Dinner included; earlier meals depend on the flight.
- Physical demand
- Low effort; a transfer and rest.
- Learning outcome
- Students recognize the route and local etiquette they will use all week.
- Customization
- A late-arrival snack and immediate rest replaces the orientation walk.
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Day 2
To the highlands
A daylight drive north into the highlands around Munduk, with a stop at a Lake Bratan temple if traffic allows.
MorningThe drive toward Munduk, with lunch and rest breaks along the way.AfternoonA short village orientation on arrival, then free time to recover from the drive.EveningDinner and a brief reflection.- Route
- Sanur to Munduk, with a Lake Bratan temple stop if traffic permits.
- Travel
- Coach drive north from Sanur into the highlands.
- Overnight
- Program-approved lodging in Munduk.
- Meals
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.
- Physical demand
- Low effort; a long seated drive day.
- Learning outcome
- Students see how elevation and land use change on the drive north.
- Customization
- A transfer-only day replaces the temple stop if delays occur.
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Day 3
A guided walk through the Munduk highlands
A guided trail through plantations and forest to a waterfall viewpoint, with a picnic lunch and a shorter return route in the afternoon.
MorningA guided maintained trail through plantations and forest to a waterfall viewpoint.AfternoonA picnic lunch, a shorter return trail, and downtime; waterfall swimming is not required.EveningDinner and a brief reflection.- Route
- Munduk plantations and forest trail to a waterfall viewpoint.
- Travel
- A short local road leg to the trailhead, then on foot.
- Overnight
- Program-approved lodging in Munduk.
- Meals
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included; lunch is a trail picnic.
- Physical demand
- Moderate effort; two to three hours on an uneven forest trail.
- Learning outcome
- Students compare crops, forest cover, and water flow across the highland walk.
- Customization
- A shorter village or plantation walk with a separate guide replaces the full trail for a student who needs it.
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Day 4
To Pemuteran and a snorkel lesson
A daylight transfer to Pemuteran on Bali's northwest coast, then a professional snorkel lesson in sheltered water ahead of the reef day.
MorningThe daylight transfer to Pemuteran and room allocation.AfternoonA professional snorkel lesson on sheltered water, run in small rotations with flotation support.EveningDinner and a brief reflection.- Route
- Munduk to Pemuteran.
- Travel
- Coach drive from Munduk down to the north coast at Pemuteran.
- Overnight
- Program-approved lodging in Pemuteran.
- Meals
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.
- Physical demand
- Moderate effort; swimming is optional for students who sit out.
- Learning outcome
- Students demonstrate low-impact movement in the water and the buddy-pair procedure.
- Customization
- A staffed shore interpretation session replaces the lesson for a non-swimmer.
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Day 5
Menjangan reef day
Small private boats carry the group to Menjangan Island for a guided snorkel at a sheltered reef site, with a second short session in the afternoon if conditions allow.
MorningSmall private boats with qualified snorkel guides out to Menjangan, at a sheltered site chosen on the day.AfternoonA second short snorkel if conditions permit, then lunch and an early return; no drift diving or promised sightings.EveningDinner and a brief reflection.- Route
- Pemuteran to Menjangan Island and back.
- Travel
- Small boats out to Menjangan, guided by qualified snorkel staff.
- Overnight
- Program-approved lodging in Pemuteran.
- Meals
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included; lunch is on the boat day.
- Physical demand
- Moderate effort; swim ability is assessed before boarding.
- Learning outcome
- Students observe the difference between reef structure and open-water fish habitat.
- Customization
- A national park land visit, or rescheduling within the three-night stay, replaces the reef day if conditions are unsuitable.
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Day 6
Forest and coastline
A licensed guide leads a short forest and bird walk in West Bali National Park, followed by a low-intensity bay observation session with a local guide.
MorningA licensed guide-led forest and bird walk in West Bali National Park, on an approved short route.AfternoonRest, then a low-intensity bay observation and discussion with a local guide; no coral planting is promised.EveningDinner and a brief reflection.- Route
- West Bali National Park and the Pemuteran bay.
- Travel
- A short coach leg to the park, then on foot; the bay session is on foot from the lodging.
- Overnight
- Program-approved lodging in Pemuteran.
- Meals
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.
- Physical demand
- Moderate effort; an uneven forest trail in the morning.
- Learning outcome
- Students compare the pressures on a terrestrial habitat with those on a marine one.
- Customization
- A shorter shaded park route, or an indoor interpretation session, replaces the walk in poor weather.
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Day 7
Return south before flying
An early daylight drive back to Sanur, with real lunch and rest stops along the way, and no compulsory stop after the drive.
MorningAn early daylight drive south, with a real lunch stop and rest breaks.AfternoonContinue to Sanur and settle in; no compulsory attraction after the drive.EveningDinner and a brief reflection.- Route
- Pemuteran back to Sanur.
- Travel
- A long coach drive south, with rest and lunch stops.
- Overnight
- Program-approved hotel in Sanur.
- Meals
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included; lunch is a stop en route.
- Physical demand
- Low physical effort; a long seated travel day.
- Learning outcome
- Students review how infrastructure shapes travel through a coastal region.
- Customization
- An earlier departure, or an added night, replaces the single long drive day if roads are disrupted.
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Day 8
Depart Bali
Breakfast and a final pack-up in Sanur precede the transfer to Denpasar Airport, with extra time built in for traffic.
MorningA relaxed final breakfast and check-out in Sanur.AfternoonTransfer to Denpasar Airport (DPS) with a generous traffic and check-in buffer.EveningThe international flight departs.- Route
- Sanur to Denpasar Airport (DPS).
- Travel
- Private transfer from Sanur to the airport, then the international leg.
- Overnight
- No program night; the group is on its flight home.
- Meals
- Breakfast included; later meals depend on the flight.
- Physical demand
- Low effort, seated for the transfer and the flight.
- Learning outcome
- Students take home one concrete example of local expertise from the week.
What applies across every itinerary
- Groups and teachers
- Groups start at ten students; smaller groups are considered on a case-by-case basis. One teacher's Program Tuition is free for every eight paying students.
- Rooming
- Students share gender-separated rooms, each with their own bed. Teachers get private rooms. Homestay rooming arrangements in Bali are confirmed in your school's proposal.
- Price
- Program Tuition doesn't cover flights to and from the program, travel insurance, medical insurance, or personal spending money.
- Flights and documents
- Groups book international flights themselves or ask Rustic Pathways to arrange them. Families arrange passports, Indonesia arrival cards, and tourist taxes, with guidance from Rustic Pathways.
- Supervision
- Program Leaders lead scheduled activities, stay on site, and are available overnight. The approved itinerary specifies any free time, and Program Leaders are present during it.
- Effort
- Low is limited walking, moderate is a full day on foot, in a rice paddy or on a guided trail, and high is a long day combining several of those.
- Flexibility
- Fixed days cannot move independently, linked days move only with connected boat, workshop or performance reservations, and adjustable days can change without restructuring the entire program.
How much does a school trip to Indonesia cost?
A school trip to Indonesia costs $2,105 to $2,585 per student for 7 to 8 days, excluding international airfare. Each school receives a group quote based on its dates, group size and route.
The two eight-day Bali school trips start at $2,195 for Service Learning and Culture in Bali and $2,585 for North Bali: Highland Forests and Menjangan Reefs. The seven-day Central Java trip starts at $2,105.
$2,105 to $2,585
per student across the sample itineraries, excluding international airfare.
7 to 8 days
program length across the three itineraries.
Group quote
every school receives its own, built on dates, group size, and route.
| Included | What it covers |
|---|---|
| Travel | Accommodation for every program night, all meals and drinking water, airport transfers, in-country coach transport, scheduled activities, guides, and entrance fees. |
| Staff and support | At least two trained Program Leaders, including both a male and a female leader, pre-departure planning, and school documentation. Enrolled families receive access to a 24/7 emergency number for the duration of the program. |
| Community donations | Required by a service project, paid by Rustic Pathways and never collected from students. |
| Chaperones | One complimentary Program Tuition place per eight paying students. Chaperone airfare and insurance are separate. |
Not included: International airfare, travel insurance, medical insurance, personal spending, passport or visa fees, and vaccinations.
| Effect | Factor |
|---|---|
| raises | Peak season and the weeks around Balinese holidays |
| raises | Temple structure-access tickets, batik and gamelan workshop fees, and snorkel or dive equipment hire |
| raises | Upgraded lodging |
| raises | Extra chaperones beyond the complimentary place |
| lowers | More students in the group means fixed costs split more ways. |
| varies | Trip length and route both affect daily cost; a longer trip does not always cost less per day. |
Payment and cancellation
Installment plans are available. Schools pay as a group, or families pay monthly under the current enrollment terms.
What do students learn on an Indonesia school trip?
Students study Hindu and Buddhist heritage, rice farming, conservation and community partnerships through the activities on their chosen route.
History and cultural heritage
Visit Uluwatu Temple and Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park in Bali, or Borobudur and Prambanan in Java. Make batik in Yogyakarta.
Environmental science
Study subak irrigation while working in Bali's rice paddies. Explore forest and reef ecosystems in West Bali National Park and at Menjangan Island.
World languages and community partnership
Practice English and paint murals with students in Tabanan. Make Canang flower offerings with a local host.
What makes Rustic Pathways educational trips different?
A Rustic Pathways school trip is one private group on your school's own dates, one bed per student, and an itinerary built to your curriculum.
- 01No mixed groups. Just your school
- 02One student, one bed
- 03Your school picks the dates
- 04Monthly payment plans available
- 05No tipping; Rustic Pathways Program Tuition includes community donations
- 06Aligned to your curriculum
How safety is managed on a school trip to Indonesia
Program Leaders manage local operations and safety procedures alongside school chaperones. Rustic Pathways manages the itinerary, lodging, transport, activities and emergency procedures; schools manage student conduct and family communications.
Across 13 years of published incident data from every Rustic Pathways program worldwide, 87% of reports were GREEN, the minor tier where the group stays intact.
What the team plans for
Temple and cultural sites
Crowd movement, footwear and dress requirements, and steps at Uluwatu Temple, Borobudur, and Prambanan
Rice paddy and farm days
Uneven wet terrain, sun exposure and supervised hands-on tasks alongside local farmers
Coastal and reef days
Open water, boat boarding and a swim-ability check before the Menjangan snorkel day
Road transfers
Coach travel between Sanur, Ubud, Munduk, and Pemuteran, including one longer return leg
Controls built into every trip
Written risk plan. A score above 5 requires new controls, reassessment or cancellation.
Two-Deep Leadership. A single staff member is never alone with students, and at least two trained Program Leaders, including both a male and a female leader, support each School Group Travel trip.
Assessed activity vendors. Snorkel operators, conservation sites, and cultural venues are reviewed before use, every one to two years, and on site when high risk.
Medical readiness. WFR coverage for remote programs and Dr. William R. Smith, who has led medical planning as Medical Director since 2015.
What is the best time for school travel to Indonesia?
April to June and September to October are preferred planning windows for these routes. Check Nyepi, local holidays and site opening days before choosing dates. The Menjangan snorkel day depends on suitable sea conditions, with a land-based alternative or rescheduling when needed.
Service Learning and Culture in Bali · Bali; year-round with Nyepi and peak-holiday weeks avoided
Central Java · Yogyakarta; scheduled around temple and performance opening days
North Bali · Munduk and Pemuteran; the Menjangan snorkel day needs suitable sea conditions
Is Rustic Pathways the right partner for your school trip to Indonesia?
These private trips suit schools bringing 10 or more students for 7 to 8 program days. Your group travels with its own teachers and classmates, on dates and a route chosen around your curriculum.
A strong fit
- You want one private group with your dates and teachers.
- You can travel for 7 to 8 program days, plus any additional international flight time.
- You have 10 or more students.
- You want a day-by-day plan to review before booking.
Talk with us first
- A student has significant mobility, medical, sensory, mental-health, dietary, or religious support needs.
- You have fewer than 10 students.
- You want North Bali. Snorkel participants need a swim-ability check; non-swimmers have a staffed shore option.
- You want both Bali and Java. These are separate sample routes; combining them needs a separate proposal.
Probably not a fit
- You are an individual student or parent seeking open enrollment teen travel programs to Indonesia.
- You want your group to join another school.
- You want a standard week-long itinerary covering both Bali and Java.
Support planning starts early
Raise individual needs before booking so Rustic Pathways can assess them and adapt the route and support plan where feasible.
Questions about school trips to Indonesia
The questions schools ask most before requesting an Indonesia proposal, answered from the itineraries and prices shown here.
How much does a school trip to Indonesia cost?
Indonesia school trips cost $2,105 to $2,585 per student for 7 to 8 days in 2026, excluding international airfare. Your quote depends on dates, group size and route.
Groups start at 10 students, with one complimentary Program Tuition place for every eight paying students.
When is the best time to take a school trip to Indonesia?
April to June and September to October are preferred planning windows for these routes. Check Nyepi, local holidays and site opening days before choosing dates.
The Menjangan snorkel day depends on suitable sea conditions, with a land-based alternative or rescheduling when needed.
Can our school take a trip to Bali without visiting Java?
Yes. Both eight-day Bali school trips focus on Bali, with no Java leg. Choose Service Learning and Culture in Bali for community partnership, rice farming and turtle conservation, or North Bali: Highland Forests and Menjangan Reefs for forest walks and reef study. Combining Bali and Java needs a separate proposal.
Have a question before you ask for a proposal?
Keegan Kennedy answers Indonesia school-trip questions with the school travel team.
Send your group size, dates, trip length, and what you want students to learn. I’ll reply within 1 business day and send you options within 48 hours, and no sales call unless you ask for one.
Start with your travel window
Start your Indonesia trip proposal with your travel dates, group size, and learning goals. Receive a reply within 1 business day and customized trip options within 48 hours.
Or reach a person directly: +1 440-975-9691 or groups@rusticpathways.com
Need approval or funding first?
Certificate of insurance, risk management plans, and fundraising templates for families, on request.
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