Bali Language and Cultural Experience
I.A.L.F. Bali Indonesian-Australian Language Foundation is one of the leading language training organisations in South-East Asia. Key features of the program are stimulating and innovative approaches to teaching and up-to-date learning facilities with language laboratory, audio-visual centre and CALL programs. Maximum class size is 12. All teachers are trained in the process of foreign language learning and will structure lessons to suit the needs of the group. Optional tours available:
* BALI HAI CRUISE
Today cruise aboard a luxury catamaran to Lembongan Island. Throughout the day participate in activities such as swimming, pool volleyball, glass-bottom and banana boat rides, snorkelling, an excursion to a local village, or simply relaxing. Also included are morning and afternoon teas, snacks and a BBQ lunch. Optional additional activities include introductory scuba diving, parasailing and semi-submersible coral viewer. Truly, Bali at its best. * WATERBOM PARK
Bali's only water park, set in landscaped tropical gardens in the heart of Kuta, provides a range of activities including: 5 water slides, pool, the lazy River, table tennis, sand and water volleyball, badminton and boules. Australian-trained lifeguards are on duty at all times. Spend as long or as short of time as you wish. * ELEPHANT SAFARI PARK
Located in the jungle forest of Desa Taro, 40 minutes north of Ubud, this park provides groups with the opportunity of seeing elephants in their natural surroundings. Students may enjoy a safari ride and feed the elephants. Personal insurance included. * BALI BIRD PARK
Visitors have the opportunity to encounter rare and remarkable birds from every corner of the earth is lush tropical surroundings and natural enclosures. Rare Komodo Dragons also make their home here.
Itinerary
| DAY 1 | | AUSTRALIA - BALI Depart Australia on your Garuda Indonesia flight to Denpasar. On arrival your Bali hosts will transfer you to the Kuta Beach Club (or similar). For the remainder of the day, explore the local environs. |
| DAY 2 | | LANGUAGE SCHOOL Depart the hotel and travel into Denpasar for your first 3 hour language lesson at I.A.L.F. School. Your language lesson begins at 8:00 am and concludes at 11:30 am (half hour break). After your lesson return to Kuta. In the afternoon enjoy a tour of Denpasar market and the Cultural Centre. |
| DAY 3 | | LANGUAGE SCHOOL Depart the hotel and travel to Denpasar for your second language lesson. In the afternoon visit Alas Kedaton, a forest temple site which abounds with monkeys. Continue with a visit to Mengwi, the site of the official State temples and capital of the Mengwi dynasty of Balinese Kings, then to Tanah Lot, a spectacularly placed temple perched on a little rocky islet. Sunset is the best time to view the temple. |
| DAY 4 | | LANGUAGE SCHOOL Depart the hotel and travel to Denpasar for your language lesson. The remainder of the day is at your teacher's discretion. |
| DAY 5 | | LANGUAGE SCHOOL Depart the hotel and travel to Denpasar for your final language lesson. In the afternoon enjoy your time either relaxing or visiting the Kuta market. In the evening transfer to Suwung for a performance of the Kecak Dance. |
| DAY 6 | | KUTA-KINTAMANI-UBUD Today is a full day tour beginning with a stop at Batubulan to watch the exciting Barong dance performance. Afterwards visit the gold and silversmiths' village of Celuk, the woodcarving village of Mas, the artists' colony of Ubud and the sacred spring at Tampaksiring before arriving at Kintamani with its fantastic view of the Batur volcanic basin. Enjoy lunch, then return to Ubud for overnight. Ubud is the centre of Balinese painting with the Museum 'Agung Rai' having a permanent collection of modern works of Balinese & Western Art. |
| DAY 7 | | UBUD Time for your own activities. Optional: Dance lessons, cooking lessons (with dinner) and offering making are available on request. |
| DAY 8 | | UBUD - DENPASAR Own activities this morning. In the afternoon depart Ubud and travel to the airport for your return flight to Australia. |
| DAY 9 | | AUSTRALIA Morning arrival in Australia. |
Operating Information
| Days Of Operation: | ALL DAYS
Operates year round
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Hotel accommodation in triple share rooms
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Return economy International airfares
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Student and teacher handbooks available
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4 x 3 hours of language lessons
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Continental breakfast daily
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Tours and transfers as per itinerary in air-conditioned vehicle
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