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Enchanted Bali Compassionate Arts Tour

Nov 5, 2016 - Nov 18, 2016

$1975.00

A Karma Arts Workshop

The focus of the Enchanted Bali Workshop is to immerse clients in Karma philosophy and traditional Balinese arts and culture. By engaging interactively in the Balinese everyday activities and working closely with Yayasan (NGO) communities where collective donations will be given, respecting the Trinity of Life – Man, Environment and Spirit is prompted. Personal sketching plein-air, intertwined with leisure activities is geared to provide a balanced travel adventure.

Fairtrade Tourism

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Gekotours is committed to ethical travel with respect to environment and people and their cultural and religious beliefs. On- tour, local guide and Geko Treker provide information on destination, etiquette, cultural customs and rules to lesson offensive or imposing action. Interaction with NGO and community projects is a large part of Gekotour activities. Donations are given directly to projects in local area.


Highlights

  • Spend an afternoon at PKP Woman’s Centre practicing English, painting, cooking or sewing with the local women empowerment project
  • Join in the laughter at The Children’s Learning Centre in Pejeng by engaging in their daily activities
  • Visit nearby waterfall and 600yr stone relief carvings in the Ancient Pejeng Kingdom
  • Cook up a traditional Balinese meal with Ibu Sari and her culinary team at the Women’s Centre and meet a local famous artist for a Traditional Balinese painting class
  • Join Swallow Guesthouse hosts Wayan and Putri at their family compound and how to make coconut oil
  • Be pampered at an Ubud healing spa after shopping in the local markets for handicrafts
  • Meet and donate art supplies at the Handicapped Artist Community
  • Visit a family run Coffee and Spice Co-operative in the hills of Tampaksiring
  • Learn how the coastal people make Sea-Salt before spending time snorkeling the corals around the volcanic coast
  • Explore the traditional Bali Aga self-sustainable weaving village with a local guide

Locations:

  • Sanur
  • Nusa Lembongan
  • Ubud
  • Pejeng
  • Tampaksiring

Tour Cost Includes

  • Airport transfer on arrival and departure
  • Local guides, drivers and teachers
  • Privately escorted by Suzan Badgley from Gekotour
  • Transportation for tour activities
  • Accommodation in recommended hotels (twin share / Single supplement $225)
  • Most meals (B) breakfast, (L) lunch, (D) dinner
  • Tour Entrance Fees

Not Included

  • Airfare and Departure Tax
  • Optional tipping
  • Alcohol and Personal Items
  • Travel Insurance
  • Transportation and meals for self-directed activities

PLEASE NOTE:
Deposit required at time of booking: $ 400 per person
Balance is required 14 days prior to departure


Also available, customized small group adventures for your friends, or family

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Enchanted Bali Compassionate Arts Tour

Details

Start:
Nov 5, 2016
End:
Nov 18, 2016
Cost:
$1975.00
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Venue

Ubud
Bali Indonesia + Google Map