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Hey there!

Firstly, on behalf of everybody at Bamboo, I would like to offer you our thanks for choosing to experience this incredible part of the world with us. We guarantee you an amazing time and we’re all very much looking forward to meeting you in Bali soon.

I imagine that right now you’re very excited about your upcoming adventure and this little guide has been put together to help you understand more about what will be happening, what to expect, how to plan and more. We guarantee your time with us will be unforgettable from start to end.

Bamboo is growing as our style of 'travel' has proven to be the 'way' to travel. You are now a part of this journey and we welcome you with open arms and hearts. This growing experience is down to people like you, so do get stuck in, become part of our way of life, live every moment and take nothing for granted.

Peace, Love & Bamboo Mark (& the other Panda, Colin)

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SCENERY Amazing view from Uluwatu Cliffs

ADRENALINE River Rafting

MONKEYS The mystical Monkey Forest

EXPLORATION VW Jeep exploration day

WATERFALLING Waterfalls and eye-popping scenery

GIVE Ocean project at Nusa Penida

OPEN OCEAN An Island boat tour DAY 1 (FRI) DAY 2 (SAT) KUTA Stretch your legs and find that Bamboo logo in Here we go! the crowd outside your terminal because the tour begins now. Whether you're flying, bussing, or The day begins with breakfast followed by a sailed for six months under the tutelage of a 10th detailed orientation about your tour. We include generation Magellan, our staff will greet you and all the useful information you need, the do’s and take you to your new home. don’ts, culture and customs, details about your day today, and a group Q&A session. Once you’re checked-in, grab a shower (re: you better shower if you sailed), meet up with the rest Once you’re up to speed, let us guide you around of your group and choose to relax, or get lost in the town of Kuta to help you have your bearings the incredible lanes filled with everything and and are able to seek out anything at a moments anything you can think of. The day is yours. notice.

Nested in the heart of Kuta, surrounded by Following the tour, we’ll transfer to one of the shopping, bars, restaurants and just a short, easy islands most popular must-do’s, a beautiful spot walk to Kuta’s main beach, your hotel is extremely overlooking the ocean at Padang Padang Beach well placed to allow even the most laid back and Uluwatu cliffs. You can enjoy some lunch if explorers venture out and discover Bali’s most you desire or sit back and admire the scenery. popular tourist hub. This is a tour highlight and we’re sure you’ll be blown away. Rooms here feature everything you need to rest and sleep well - but let’s face it, you’re not here to Our day together concludes with a proper sunset spend time in your bedroom! Nevertheless, you’ll dance, and the official welcome meal have the much needed air-conditioning, western before heading back to Kuta for a fun night on bathroom, TV, fridge and comfortable beds. The the town. hotel also features a lovely pool and restaurant.

In the evening, for those feeling up to it, there’s an Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner. informal meet-and-greet over some dinner and a few drinks. This is the perfect opportunity to get to know your fellow travellers, ask those niggling questions you may have and ease any stresses and relax before the party really starts!

Meals Included: You're on your own today.

D AY 4 (MON)

UBUD There’s no better way to experience the stunning jungle backdrop of than to feast on the most amazing views from the Ayung River. This is serious fun, but you may get wet as we raft our way down a few lazy rapids!

Once dried off, and we’ve finished laughing at the hilarious stories you’ve created, we know you’ll be ravenous so lunch is included for you.

Day four then continues with a top-down (weather permitting!), VW jeep tour through the jungles of Ubud to the rice terrace, coffee plantation and we’ll give the chance to try out an incredible, heart-stopping swing! This is a true spectacle.

From there, via the volcano of Kintamani, it’s on to DAY 3 (SUN) the Tirta Empul/Water Temple . This complex dates back over 1,000 years and is the site of a

UBUD traditional tale of Good vs Evil. The legendary

pond inside the inner courtyard at Tirta Empul This morning we have a treat for you, we're going temple is said to have magical healing powers. As to teach you the art of Balinese cooking. You'll stunning as it is interesting, a visit to Ubud learn how to mix flavours and create some without a visit to Tirta Empul, doesn’t count! traditional dishes that you can take home and share with your friends and family. Once we're Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch. finished up and enjoyed our lunch we’ll head north to the hills surrounding ’s artisan and cultural hub of Ubud. Ubud is in many ways Bali's cultural heart, the location of the magical movie Eat, Pray, Love, and once here you’ll understand why this is such a spiritual place to be. Thanks to Bali’s narrow roads, transfer time is between 60 minutes to 2 hours.

Once checked into our new accommodation we’ll meet up in the cafe for a refresher on our time here. We’ll point out the local points of interest and answer any questions that you have.

You’ll have some time to explore locally and grab a bite to eat before we venture deep into the Monkey forest. Ubud Monkey Forest, also known as the Sacred Monkey Forest of Padangtegal, is one of Ubud’s most sacred places; a natural forest sanctuary that is home to around 400 grey long- tailed macaques, be sure to leave your bananas at home.

Meals Included: Breakfast

DAY 5 (TUES) UBUD Our adventure continues today with a visit to The Lake Temple of Pura Ulun Dhanu. But that’s not all! Time to swap your flip flops for sturdier shoes as we tramp through dense jungle, clambering over rocks and duck under lush green canopies hunting for Bali’s hidden waterfalls. This is a trek that should be on everyone's bucket list. It’s certainly on ours!

Luckily for all of Bamboo’s adventurous souls, Bali is home to more than 13 of these hidden gems, many of which are off the beaten track and unknown to the tourist crowds. Go on, jump right in, and follow us.

On the way here we’ll have a chance to visit the stunning UNESCO World Heritage rice paddies DAY 6 (WED) that sit proudly on the sides of a very steep ravine. PENIDA This is one of Bali’s most incredible monuments Time to say goodbye to Ubud as we’re on the to ancient engineering that has not only move again today to one of Bali’s most exotic withstood the tests of time but has astounded neighbouring islands, Nusa Penida. visitors from around the world for hundreds of

years. ‘Penida’, as it’s referred to, is known for being a

part of Bali that remains untouched, a place Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch. overgrowing with unspoiled natural beauty. Home to empty, yet stunning, white sand beaches surrounded by a dramatic landscape, Penida is a place for you to really relax and where we’ll spend time giving back to the Balinese culture and people.

From Ubud we’ll travel to the town of Sanur to catch the fast boat across the strait. Arriving in the early afternoon, we’ll then transfer to our supported project base and get up to speed with the project work. Learn how things will take place over the next few days and grab a spot of lunch.

After lunch we’ll head down to the beach for a swim before helping out with a much needed beach clean.

This evening there’ll be a welcome BBQ so we can all have a chat about what lies ahead with the team we’ll be working with.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner itinerary DAY 7 - 9 (THURS - SAT) PENIDA Penida really is a stunning location, brimming with local culture and customs. It’s a place that’s managed to fend off the ever-encroaching threats of tourism and has remained true to everything that has made Indonesia such a beautiful archipelago.

Of course, without the ‘Tourist Dollar’ arriving on the island, the population has remained largely poor. Eeking a living from farming of fruits and rice to live hand to mouth. Because of this meagre income, many areas that need financial assistance have suffered. The work that Bamboo is doing will help to ensure that Penida can develop and care for its wildlife, cottage industries and supporting eco-culture.

For those of you who are keen to know more about the local marine life, or simply love the ocean, you’re in for a genuine, once-in-a-lifetime treat! Join in with the Marine Workshops and you’ll have the opportunity to swim, snorkel or dive with Manta Rays and sharks! You can also learn about the coral reef conservation projects and how the survey dives work! This really has it all and is a genuinely incredible opportunity to help support the ocean.

We’ll team up in a series of workshops to learn more about the work being carried out and the work that’s required, learn about the mangroves and how they affect life on and around the island and much more.

With the knowledge learned, we’ll head out in to the field, joining various projects and really getting stuck in with the development here. Your help is vital in ensuring that this project and all of the goals on the island are met and it all remains truly sustainable. Your help is essential.

For good measure we’ll also throw in a cooking class where you can learn the local culinary skills. We know there are some budding Gordon Ramsay’s out there, so once we’ve cooked it, we’ll eat it!

Meals Included: Breakfast everyday. Other meals vary depending on your day and location. i tinerary DAY 10 (SUN) DAY 12 (TUES) PENIDA K UTA

Today we’ll really get out and about and explore The trip may have only been twelve days, but it’s Penida from both the ocean and the land. This twelve days that will live long in the memory - morning we have a boat trip out to some of the guaranteed! There’ll be plenty of time for that best snorkel sites in Indonesia. Be prepared to final ‘Bali Crew’ team photo, lots of hugs, hi-5’s, be blown away by the incredible marine life that and no doubt, a few tears - and that’ll just be from surrounds the island; Manta Ray, turtles, sharks our guides! to name just a few. Beyond that, we’ll help you arrange any transport Once back on the island, we’ll grab some lunch to your next stop — be it to the airport, bus before heading off to visit some more of terminal, shipyard, dragon’s den, wherever. Safe Penida’s best locations. These include Klingking travels. Beach, Angel Billabong, Broken beach and more. This really is an island of natural wonders, Meals Included: Breakfast. so bring your camera and be your spare batteries!

This will be an incredible day, that’s guaranteed. And to make it even more memorable, once we’re back at the accommodation, showered and freshened up, we’ll arrange a final night BBQ for everybody to join and swap stories of who spied the biggest Manta, who got the best selfie!

Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner.

DAY 11 (MON) KUTA This morning after breakfast, we’ll be saying goodbye to our hosts and catching the fast boat back to Bali island. We know what you’re thinking, and we don't want it to end either!

We plan to arrive back to where it all began in the early afternoon. So once we’re checked in you’ll have time to head off for some last minute retail therapy, lounge by the pool, take another dip in the sea or hit the bars.

As with everything Bamboo does, there’s always plenty of time for a party! So tonight we’ll get our glad rags on, hit the town and make it one to never forget!

Meals Included: Breakfast. itinerary What's included

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1. Airport arrival pickup on the official start date 2. All accommodation 3. All activities outlined in the itinerary above 4. Donation to the marine project 5. Our team to accompany you 24/7 6. All meals stated above 7. All in-country transport T H E I N F O R M A T I O N Y O U N E E D T O K N O W B E F O R E W E B E G I N D I S C O V E R B A L I THE NITTY GRITTY

BALI ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Your passport MUST have at least 6 months validity from the date that you enter the country.

Depending on your country of citizenship you may be entitled to a 30-day visa-free entry into Bali. This means that you can simply turn up at the airport, present your passport and receive free entry for a maximum of 30 days.

These countries include the U.S.A., the U.K., Australia, Canada and most European nations.

To check if you’re entitled to this, find your country in the following list: FAST FACTS https://www.bali.com/visa-indonesia-entry- requirements-bali.html VISA and passport requirments are YOUR responsibility

TRAVEL INSURANCE 30 days free if from US, UK, AUS or CAN (plus most EU countries) It is essential that you arrange travel insurance that provides suitable cover for the duration of your trip before you travel.

Bamboo offers a comprehensive policy through our partners, AHI. Please contact us for more information. ACCOMMODATION

KUTA HOTEL Rooms here will be twin share. All rooms include air conditioning, a satellite TV, and a private bathroom.

There is a swimming pool available for all guests.

UBUD HOTEL Your accommodation will be twin shared. All rooms are fitted with a private western style bathroom.

Free WIFI & air-conditioning is available through all rooms, in the lobby and restaurant areas.

Use of the swimming pool is available for guests.

NUSA PENIDA HOMESTAY You accommodation will be a traditional and basic homestay. Rooms will be shared with up to 6 people per room. Shared bathroom.

Free WIFI & air-conditioning is available throughout the hotel. MONEY

When it comes to advice on how much money to bring, it’s impossible to say. All our intrepid explorers are very different. Where some go all out, others are on a budget. You can find both high end and budget restaurants, bars and shops across Bali. A rough guide for meals and drinks can be found below:

Typical exchange rates are:

$1 - 13,000 IDR £1 - 18,000 IDR

ATMs, or cash machines, are prevalent throughout Bali and will issue the local currency. If you do plan on bringing your ATM card with you, we recommend that you inform your bank. This should prevent your card from being suspended due to irregular withdrawals.

We don’t recommend bringing traveller's cheques FAST FACTS: with you. The reason is that banks across Bali have odd hours of operating, and it may cause MONEY unnecessary hassle finding a bank open when you wish to make a transaction. Basic costs of things:

If you do bring your own currency in cash please Local meal 20000 IDR ensure you change this to IDR before departing the Bottle of beer 25000 IDR airport. Bottle of water 15000 IDR

Negotiating a purchase, known as bartering, still happens in the tourist areas of Bali however not so The currency in Bali is known as much outside of these areas. the Indonesian Rupiah or IDR

If you’re unsure as to whether or not you can barter Remember to tell your bank that you for a discount please speak to your guide. are leaving the country to avoid your card being suspended TRAVEL

VACCINATIONS For up to date information about the best travel vaccinations to have before arriving in Bali we urge you to contact your own GP, a travel health clinic or to check the World Health Organisations website. Bamboo are not medical professionals and therefore can’t offer you medical advice.

FLIGHTS Thanks to the world wide web we all now have access to great flight deals through websites such as Skyscanner, Google Flights and more. If you’d rather use the services of a booking agent, the likes of STA Travel, Trailfinders and Flight Centre, are all available online.

Please remember that this tour starts in and finished in Denpasar DID YOU KNOW?

IMPORTANT NOTICE Did you know that?

Once you have booked and confirmed your flight to Did you know Bali is a Hindu island, Denpasar, please make sure that you have shared your know as the island of Gods. All other flight arrival time and flight number with our team. parts of Indonesia are Muslim. Without those details, we will be unable to guarantee that one of our team will be at the airport to meet you Did you know that? on arrival.

On a flight the bathroom door isn’t really locked when you’re inside. Lavatory doors can be locked and unlocked from the outside for a multitude of reason. It allows flight attendants quick access to locked lavatories in case of emergencies. In other instances, it allows the cabin crew to restrict access to bathrooms during takeoff and landing. ARRIVAL

Ngurah Rai International Airport (Denpasar) is a very busy airport and can be a confusing place.

You will be staying at Bali Summer Hotel. Please keep this address handy as it will be requested on your arrival form when entering Bali:

Address: Bali Summer Hotel, Jl. Pantai Kuta No.38, Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, 80361, Indonesia

Once you’ve passed through Immigration (Passport Control) you’ll need to collect your luggage from one of the carousels. Once you have your bags please make your way to the exit passing through the ‘nothing to declare’ channel. Once through you will enter the busy main arrivals area. (Remember this is the point to exchange any currency needed for your trip)

Please keep a look out for our team. They should be ARRIVALS INFO easily recognizable with their Bamboo T-shirts and holding a sign showing the Bamboo logo. Once you’ve Your hotel transfer will be around 10- spotted our team, please head over and introduce 20 minutes from the airport to the yourself. You’ll then receive further instructions. Please heart of Kuta bear in mind that we may be waiting for others to arrive so your transfer to the hotel may not be immediate but we’ll get you there as soon as possible. Keep your eyes peeled for the smiling face that holding our In the unlikely event that you can’t find our team, Bamboo logo please don’t panic. As long as you have provided us with your correct flight details one of our team will be there. Please check again in the arrivals area. If you still cannot locate one of our team please call the PLEASE NOTE: following number +62 813 3700 7233. Pick up is only available between the hours

of 8am - 8pm on the official start date. If you have supplied us with a mobile phone number, please make sure your phone is turned on as we may be trying to contact you.

On arrival to the hotel, we’ll help you to check in and give you more details of what’s happening next. TRANSPORT

KUTA TO UBUD The journey from Kuta to Ubud takes approximately 1.5hours. Transportation times can vary according to the season, traffic and the road conditions at the time.

We will be take a private comfortable A/C minivan or bus (depending on numbers) and we will have plenty of toilet breaks, snack stops and chances to take photos of the incredible scenery along the way.

UBUD TO NUSA PENIDA

This journey will also take around 1.5hours in either a car or mini van/bus to the pier. From here we will catch a boat over to the island of Nusa Penida which will take about 1hour. FUN FACTS: Once on the island we will transfer to the project a short drive away. TRANSPORT

The only transport available on the , Indonesia is horse and cart. NUSA PENIDA TO KUTA

We will hop onboard a boat back to the mainland Bali Bali is 1 of more than 17,000 islands in where we will take another 1.5hour drive back to where the Indonesian Archipelago. it all began, Kuta!

Bali is 144km from East to West and 80km North to South. GUIDES

Any tour is only as good as the guide – fact. The input of a tour guide cannot be understated. Their input into your tour, their little insights, the off-the-beaten- track adventures, the knowledge and experiences that they share with you will make or break your time wherever you are in the world.

At Bamboo, we take the selection and training of our guides and coordinators very seriously. Each guide undertakes a structured training program of three months and only once we’re convinced that they are genuine representatives of Bamboo are they signed up to the family.

Each of our tours has English-speaking guides to support you, answer your questions, educate you and to ensure that your time is unforgettable. From time to time we may have new guides-in-training on our tours. If you’re lucky to have a trainee on your tour, please be patient. They are undergoing training and therefore their knowledge won’t be that of the FAST FACTS: GUIDES trained and experienced guide who will be accompanying them. Our guides are the face of Bamboo, and they come in all shapes and smiles. TIPPING We love each and every one of them Although not in any way expected or encouraged, more than Elephants love bananas. anybody who goes over and above the call of duty to ensure that you have the very best time, may deserve Whilst most of them are elite travel a special little thank you. mavericks in their own right, you may

come across newbies who are on the Did you have extra special service in a restaurant? Did path the greatness. the bus driver make an additional pit-stop just for you? Did your guide go out of the way so that you If you're lucky enough to meet a could experience something unique? At Bamboo fresh-faced newbie, be sure to show we’re firm believers in Karma – what goes around them your support and patience, most definitely comes around! most guides remember their first tours forever, so let's play nice. The 'must brings' Have you packed the following?

0. An open mind 1. Backpack or suitcase w/wheels 2. Travel towel 3. Light, loose-fitting clothes 4. Long trousers & t-shirts 5. Flip flops or sandals 6. Trainers or sneakers 7. Day pack/bag 8. Insect spray 9. Hat & sunscreen 10. Reusable water bottle 11. Multi-use plug adapter The 'can brings' Everyone is different, so the following list is just a few suggestions of things you may like to consider bringing.

1. Medical Kit 2. Toiletries 4. Padded gardening gloves 5. Small umbrella or water jacket 6. Pillow (for added comfort) 7. Headlamp 8. Earplugs 9. Bandana 10. Water shoes 11. Home luxuries (can't live without) OCEAN CONSERVATION P R O J E C T G U I D E

Indo Ocean Project was founded by marine biologist, dive instructors, and ocean enthusiasts from around the globe to create a nationwide standardized data collection and research diver training program in Indonesia, the heart of the coral triangle

Education and awYarOeneUss isR the PfouRndOatioJn oEf cConsTerv aGtionU soI wDe hEave developed training and expedition programs to allow the general public to get their hands dirty and get involved. You don’t need to be a diver or a scientist to get involved, our project relies on the experience and expertise of our volunteers from around the world to take action and take part.

Projects like this rely on the generosity of our volunteers to develop and grow. BEFORE YOU ARRIVE

Please ensure you have given the following information to our team before arrival so that we can ensure you have the best experience ever!

Please email [email protected] with the following information:

ARRIVAL HEALTH DETAILS & SAFETY - Arrival Flight Date (dd/mm/yyyy) - Your Travel Insurance provider

- Arrival Flight Time - Travel Insurance Policy Number

- Flight Number - Travel Insurance Emergency Number - Any medical conditions and allergies - Any medication you're taking

PERSONAL FOOD DETAILS ALLERGIES

- Name On Passport Please inform us if you have any - Passport Number intolerance to the following foods - Other Passport Information and ingredients: - Nationality - Date Of Birth (dd/mm/yyyy) Dairy Corn - Gender Soy Gluten Eggs Lactose Fructose - Contact Number Peanuts Histamines

Tree Nuts Fructans Fish Galactans Shellfish Salicylates Sesame Other (Please Specify)

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All programs advertised on our website and/or on Facebook are offered and/or operated by WeAreBamboo Ltd. (trading as Bamboo and referred to as Bamboo or ‘we’ hereinafter) with company number 59926953 whose registered office is:.

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All travel arrangements are sold subject to the following conditions. Bamboo reserves the right to update the Terms and Conditions at any time.

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