Bali & Sumbawa, Indonesia
March 12 – 27, 2012
What? : Environmental Mission and Marine Ecology seminary. Safari around the islands of Bali and Sumbawa learning scuba diving, underwater image, marine ecology and helping in marine habitat restoration and environmental education projects
Register: If you haven’t filled out the admission paperwork yet, download it here – If you finished the admission process, click here to pay
Location: 8º42’19 S 115º15’01 E.
How to get there: There are an increasing number of direct flights arriving to Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali. It should be no problem to book a flight. However, we can make the ticket reservation for you if need it.
Immigration: Most countries can obtain a tourist visa on arrival. You only need a valid passport and a return ticket. There is a fee of 25 US$ for a 30 days visa. If you have any doubt, check here for all the information on Indonesian visas.
Arrival-departure: We will meet you at the airport to transport you the 20 minute ride to your hotel in Sanur. You need to arrive at least one day in advance of the course start date. Transportation from Sanur to the Airport is included.
Important safety rule: Departure should be at least 24 hours after your last dive to reduce the risk of decompression sickness.
Volunteers: Ask for details to your Volunteer Coordinator
What to bring: Makes sure to bring your completed student forms and your dive certification.Bring your notebook if you want to work on color correction and editing after class. Hot weather clothes, sunglasses, swim suit and flip flops will be your uniform for the week. If you forget anything, most items can be 
purchased in the area.
Vaccinations: It is good idea to check that you are up to date with the routine immunizations. Hepatitis A and Typhoid Fever are recommended but not mandatory. Prevention for both diseases includes good personal hygiene such as washing your hands frequently, ensuring safe water supply, eating well cooked foods, and peeling your own fruits. Click here for more info on travel health advice
Bali Guide: Before or after your workshop you may want to discover some of the other astonishing natural beauty that this region has to offer. Our large experience and contacts in the area are at your disposal, although we are not in the tourism business and do not sell non-dive related excursions or endorse any particular tour company.
Accommodation: The following hotels are those we have chosen to give our students a reference guide. All hotels are located close to the sea . Know that there are of course many other options available. If you need help contact us, we might be able to make reservations for you.
www.amedcafe.com in Amed
www.anekahotels.com in Permuteran
www.planetnomadas.com in Sanur
Pricing Detail: Our standard rates apply to this location. Check on Programs/Tuition.
Itinerary: Our trip starts in Sanur. From there we travel to Amed, where you will have a scuba diving introduction class follow by a first immersion in calm waters. In Amed, volunteers help out in one of our aware splash programs to introduce you to our environmental programs. Next we will have the opportunity to heard about the history of the area and dive into one of the most exciting WWII shipwrecks in Tulamben. From there we are moving to the Barat National Park, where we will have an introduction to marine ecology and marine protected areas, and dive in these pristine waters. Overfishing is one of the most important issues that the oceans face. We’ll have you explain the importance of this increasing problem, and let you experience the life of fishermen that still fish in sustainable ways, going out in their traditional boats at Permuteran, where also a Marine biologist will present a hands on experience on one of the most important coral reef restoration programs in Indonesia. We continue to Serangan where we close out Bali safari visiting a community based environmental project. Next, we travel by air, land and sea to the remote island of Sumbawa. In these virgin waters start the underwater image program, a class on coral reef assessment and on underwater survey methods. Volunteers help in creating a database for a possible future Marine Protected Area.
