The Heart of Bali: Exploring Culture and Tradition
Exciting Update on Our Bali Study Abroad Experience!
We’re rescheduling our transformative Bali trip to Summer 2026 to ensure the best possible experience for our travelers! This allows even more adventurers to join us on this unforgettable cultural, learning, and exploration journey. If you’ve been thinking about going, now’s the perfect time to secure your spot with a deposit!
Summer 2026 Program: Traveling June 15–25, 2026
Spend a magical 11 days connecting with Balinese culture through captivating excursions to temples and palaces, meaningful conversations with cultural leaders, and visits to organizations helping to address some of the island’s greatest challenges. Your adventure is a one-of-a-kind experience led by Dr. Ronald Lukens Bull, a UNF Professor of Cultural Anthropology and Religious Studies who has studied Indonesia for more than 30 years. In-country partners from the Bali Institute will make this a journey sure to inspire you in ways never imagined.
Who Should Attend
This trip is meant for adults of all ages who are:
- Looking to embark on a life-changing journey that blends cultural immersion, healing, and spiritual renewal.
- Fascinated by Balinese culture, traditions, and spirituality.
- Interested in global studies, anthropology, or world religions, and want to explore how culture and spiritual practices shape communities.
- Appreciative of immersive travel and experiential learning.
- Seeking wellness, rejuvenation, and holistic healing.
- Interested in connecting with a community of like-minded individuals who share a passion for personal growth, cross-cultural experiences, and global learning.
- Seeking a break from their professional roles for reflection or creativity to reconnect with their inner selves.
- Lifelong learners, open to exploring new cultures and gaining a deeper knowledge of how societies maintain and honor their traditions over time.
Classes
Beginning four weeks before departure, you will be enrolled in a preparation course to orient you to the trip, the culture, and the applicability to your life stateside.
Itinerary
View the Itinerary below.
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Flights and Accommodations
Flights are not included in the cost of this trip. Participants will book their own flights to arrive in Bali, at Denpasar International Airport (DPS) anytime before 4 pm on June 16. Due to the flight duration, most participants will need to book a flight on June 14 to arrive in Bali on June 16. For the return flight on June 26, participants should book their flight anytime after 9 am.
Lodging will be Kahayana Suites in Ubud, Mans Cottages in Pemuteran, and Taksu Sanur in Sanur. All transportation is via chartered bus.
Due to unpredictability in a post-Covid world, personal trip insurance is highly encouraged to secure the cost of your airline and trip. Please view the 10 Best Travel Insurance Companies rated by US News.
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Financial Commitment
The 11-day trip costs $3,499 and includes lodging, most meals, transportation, tours, guide services, and special events. It is based on shared occupancy lodging. Single occupancy can be purchased for an additional $815.
Additionally, participants will be required to purchase a 30-day Tourist Visa upon arrival, which costs approximately $35, and pay a Bali Tourist Tax, which costs approximately $10.
Please note flights are not included.
Summer 2025 Program: Traveling June 16–26, 2025
Registration is open; final payment will be due no later than March 31, 2025. You may call our Customer Care Team and make payments toward your balance in any amount as long as payment is made in full by March 31.
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Summer 2025 Cohort Cancellation Policy
Should it be necessary for a participant to cancel prior to starting the program, withdraw during the program, or otherwise modify their participation in the lifelong learning abroad program, the participant agrees to inform the University of North Florida Professional and Lifelong Learning in writing immediately. Participant understands that verbal notification of cancellation, withdrawal, or participation modification is not considered official, that only the participant may withdraw from or modify their program participation, and that they must officially withdraw from any UNF course(s) associated with the lifelong learning abroad program.
Withdrawal from the Summer 2025 Program
From January 1–March 31, 2025: the University of North Florida Professional and Lifelong Learning will retain 10% of fees paid under our standard Cancellation Policy. Payments are not transferable.
From April 1–April 15, 2025: the University of North Florida Professional and Lifelong Learning will retain 50% of fees paid under our standard Cancellation Policy. Payments are not transferable.
From April 16–May 16, 2025: the University of North Florida Professional and Lifelong Learning will retain 80% of fees paid for registration and arrangement fees, reserved transportation, accommodation arrangements, and instructional costs. Payments are not transferable.
From May 17–June 16, 2025: the University of North Florida Professional and Lifelong Learning will retain 100% of fees paid for registration and arrangement fees, reserved transportation, accommodation arrangements, and instructional costs. Payments are not transferable.