Do I need to have a VISA for entering Bali?
In your confirmation package you will receive instructions with options on how to obtain a 30 day or 60 day visa. The cost of a 30 day visa is US$25.00. Your passport must be valid for at least 6months Indonesia will NOT allow you into the country and your airline will NOT let you on the plane. If your passport is due to expire in 6months or less, please have it renewed before coming.
In your confirmation package you will receive instructions with options on how to obtain a 30 day or 60 day visa. The cost of a 30 day visa is US$25.00. Your passport must be valid for at least 6months Indonesia will NOT allow you into the country and your airline will NOT let you on the plane. If your passport is due to expire in 6months or less, please have it renewed before coming.
Is Bali Safe?
There are currently no travel warnings for Bali, but you can check for current travel warnings.
Bali is a small island province of Indonesia and the country's most popular tourist destination. The Balinese tend to be kind and helpful people. As for safety in the streets, there is very little violent crime in Bali, especially in Ubud. As a traveler you must take common sense precautions against petty crime, just as you would in any tourist resort.
What is the weather like in Bali?
Be prepared to be hot!
The average temperature during the day is 84 with occasional brief rainstorms.
There are currently no travel warnings for Bali, but you can check for current travel warnings.
Bali is a small island province of Indonesia and the country's most popular tourist destination. The Balinese tend to be kind and helpful people. As for safety in the streets, there is very little violent crime in Bali, especially in Ubud. As a traveler you must take common sense precautions against petty crime, just as you would in any tourist resort.
What is the weather like in Bali?
Be prepared to be hot!
The average temperature during the day is 84 with occasional brief rainstorms.
What about clothing? What should I pack?
It is hot outside during the day and a bit cooler in the evening. Bring light clothing in natural breathable materials and layers. When you arrive in Bali, you will have ample opportunities to shop for any clothes which you may need/want in order to help acclimate to the difference in climate. There is GREAT shopping in Bali!
Be advised that if you want to go to a temple you will need a blouse or shirt to cover your shoulders and a sash and sarong, which you can purchase in Bali. The Balinese welcome you to their temple festivals but you must dress properly.
Summer clothing is perfectly appropriate for classes. When in the clinic, clothing must be more modest and you will be sent a comprehensive guide upon registration helping you to know how to prepare.
It is hot outside during the day and a bit cooler in the evening. Bring light clothing in natural breathable materials and layers. When you arrive in Bali, you will have ample opportunities to shop for any clothes which you may need/want in order to help acclimate to the difference in climate. There is GREAT shopping in Bali!
Be advised that if you want to go to a temple you will need a blouse or shirt to cover your shoulders and a sash and sarong, which you can purchase in Bali. The Balinese welcome you to their temple festivals but you must dress properly.
Summer clothing is perfectly appropriate for classes. When in the clinic, clothing must be more modest and you will be sent a comprehensive guide upon registration helping you to know how to prepare.
Will I be able to charge my cell phone, camera, and laptop?
Yes, as they are both 110 and 240. Power supply is usually 220 cycles. You will need an electrical converter available at drug stores or office supply shops.
Yes, as they are both 110 and 240. Power supply is usually 220 cycles. You will need an electrical converter available at drug stores or office supply shops.
What about sanitation?
Most restaurants catering to westerners use bottled water for all cooking purposes. There is ample bottled water available all over the island and at all small food shops and convenience stores.
Most restaurants catering to westerners use bottled water for all cooking purposes. There is ample bottled water available all over the island and at all small food shops and convenience stores.
What about health care and immunizations?
You will be traveling in a civilized, built up area. Your doctor may suggest all kinds of vaccinations for traveling in the jungle. Please impress upon your provider that you are staying in nice resorts and eating at good restaurants and discuss the question. If you will be trying to attend a birth after the workshop (see registration form) you are required to have Hepatitis B shots. We also strongly recommend tetanus and rabies, as both are common problems in Bali.
There are plenty of international medical clinics near the clinic. These clinics usually do not accept health insurance, but they do not cost much. Should you need specialized care in an emergency, you would be evacuated to Singapore. We strongly recommend you purchase travel insurance to cover this type of expense.
You will be traveling in a civilized, built up area. Your doctor may suggest all kinds of vaccinations for traveling in the jungle. Please impress upon your provider that you are staying in nice resorts and eating at good restaurants and discuss the question. If you will be trying to attend a birth after the workshop (see registration form) you are required to have Hepatitis B shots. We also strongly recommend tetanus and rabies, as both are common problems in Bali.
There are plenty of international medical clinics near the clinic. These clinics usually do not accept health insurance, but they do not cost much. Should you need specialized care in an emergency, you would be evacuated to Singapore. We strongly recommend you purchase travel insurance to cover this type of expense.
Can
I take medicine to Bali, and can I get medicine while there?
Yes, there are pharmacies in Bali that have most common drugs, such as antibiotics, anti diarrhea, cold and flu remedies. If you are on a prescription, you need to bring enough for your trip. Make sure they are in pharmacy bottles with your doctor's name on the label. Be sure to bring any and all natural remedies you like to have on hand.
Yes, there are pharmacies in Bali that have most common drugs, such as antibiotics, anti diarrhea, cold and flu remedies. If you are on a prescription, you need to bring enough for your trip. Make sure they are in pharmacy bottles with your doctor's name on the label. Be sure to bring any and all natural remedies you like to have on hand.
What about money?
The exchange rate is approximately Rp.9,000 = US$1.00. Upon registration you will be sent a money conversion chart upon which can be laminated and carried in your wallet to help with the difference in currency.
The easiest way to access money in Ubud is via the ATM. There are ATM’s that take Cirrus and Plus where you can withdraw cash from your account. There is a small charge and your bank may charge a fee as well.
Foreign money can be exchanged at most banks in Bali. Banking hours are usually from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm from Monday to Friday and until 1:00 pm Saturday. Money can also be changed at the airport, at hotel cashiers, and at authorized money changers (they are common in Ubud)
Prior to your trip, PLEASE tell your bank and credit card companies the dates that you will be in Bali, as they may cut off your funds for fraud protection if they don’t know you are using your cards in a foreign country.
PLEASE NOTE: Using a credit card or traveler’s checks for purchases is almost impossible anywhere in the village or in Ubud except in hotels and larger establishments. Be sure you travel with sufficient funds in your bank account to be able to access them via ATM. Your other alternative is to have money sent via Western Union to numerous locations in Ubud.
The exchange rate is approximately Rp.9,000 = US$1.00. Upon registration you will be sent a money conversion chart upon which can be laminated and carried in your wallet to help with the difference in currency.
The easiest way to access money in Ubud is via the ATM. There are ATM’s that take Cirrus and Plus where you can withdraw cash from your account. There is a small charge and your bank may charge a fee as well.
Foreign money can be exchanged at most banks in Bali. Banking hours are usually from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm from Monday to Friday and until 1:00 pm Saturday. Money can also be changed at the airport, at hotel cashiers, and at authorized money changers (they are common in Ubud)
Prior to your trip, PLEASE tell your bank and credit card companies the dates that you will be in Bali, as they may cut off your funds for fraud protection if they don’t know you are using your cards in a foreign country.
PLEASE NOTE: Using a credit card or traveler’s checks for purchases is almost impossible anywhere in the village or in Ubud except in hotels and larger establishments. Be sure you travel with sufficient funds in your bank account to be able to access them via ATM. Your other alternative is to have money sent via Western Union to numerous locations in Ubud.
Bali Airport Information
When purchasing your flight to Bali, you will be flying into Denpasar airport
(country code DPS). After registration you will purchase your ticket and forward your itinerary to Katherine. You will be met at the airport upon arrival and brought to the hotel.
When purchasing your flight to Bali, you will be flying into Denpasar airport
(country code DPS). After registration you will purchase your ticket and forward your itinerary to Katherine. You will be met at the airport upon arrival and brought to the hotel.