North of Bali is the best area to do your PADI open water certification. This retreat is your unique chance to combine diving course with yoga retreat and traveling. Three in one! The program includes: 3 days diving course with open water dives at the most beautiful spots in Bali, yoga and meditation, massages, dolphins watching tour, and grand Lovina tour to see the most important high lights of the North of Bali.
Skill level
Beginner
Intermediate
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During this retreat, you will stay at a colorful bed and breakfast located in the center of Lovina, five minute walk into the beach. The BnB provides private rooms for one or two people. You can share a twin room with other guests who will be staying at Lovina Loca for the retreat or TTC.
Diving course
During your course you will do open water dives in two of the following spots (depending on group size, weather conditions, and other factors):
Menjangan Island
This tiny island is a one-hour drive from Lovina, and then a thirty-minute boat trip from the mainland. As part of Bali Barat National Park, Menjangan Island is well known for its magnificent underwater world. A beautiful coral bottom and a spectacular deep-water coral reef wall provide a variety of dive sites to choose from. Good conditions and excellent visibility also make this an interesting site for snorkeling or simply relaxing on the white sandy beaches.
Lovina Reef
Lovina's reefs are perfect for those who wish to stay local. There are both deep and shallow water diving sites available, making it convenient for all levels of expertise. It is a great way to experience diving, without taking time out of your day getting to the dive site.
Originally, it was a World War I cargo vessel, the U.S.S. Liberty, built-in 1918. She measured 120 meters long by 20 meters wide and grossed over 6000 tons. During World War II, she was refitted as a US Army Transport vessel and on the 11th of January 1942, she was hit by two torpedoes from a Japanese submarine as she crossed the Lombok Strait. An attempt was made to tow her to port at Singaraja, but she floundered and was beached at Tulamben.
After the volcanic eruption of Mount Agung in 1963, the USS Liberty was pushed off the beach and into the sea. Today she resides about 40 meters off Tulamben Beach on the east coast of Bali - about one hour and forty-five minutes east of Lovina. The wreck is noted as one of Bali's most famous dives and also an incredible place for a night dive. This is a shore dive with depths of 6 28 meters and water temperatures of 27-30 degree centigrade. On any day you can see hundreds of marine species. A lone barracuda who likes to pose for pictures, pigmy seahorses hiding in colorful sea fans, giant grouper, batfish, angelfish, and parrotfish, are just a few of the incredible sea creatures you will encounter while exploring the wreck.
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A place where you can share lifelong experiences with like-minded people from all around the world. All levels, backgrounds, and physical states are welcome and encouraged to join us. Whether you want to start yoga, improve your practice, simply need respite from your busy life, or feel the need to release emotions of your past... our retreat is a safe and supporting center to do so.
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FAQ
Do I need a visa to come to Bali?
If you are traveling for a short time, you can get a Visa on Arrival (VOA) at the airport upon arrival. The price is $33 USD. VOA is issued for 30 days, with the possibility of a one-time extension for another 30 days at the immigration office.
If you are planning to stay in Bali for a long time, it is better to pre-arrange a long-term eVisa B211, which is issued for 60 days and can be extended 2 times for 60 days each time. So you can stay in Indonesia for 180 days in total.
If you want to safe time at the airport upon arrival, you can apply for e-VOA in advance molina.imigrasi.go.id
Which airport do you fly into Bali?
Please book your ticket to Ngurah Rai International airport in Denpasar, Bali.
How long does it take to come from the airport to Lovina?
Depending on the traffic, usually, it takes 3-4 hours.
Is the transfer included in the retreat package?
Transfer on arrival and on departure is included in all our programs. If you travel to the Retreat from another location in Bali, we can organize transfer from your hotel.
Do you organize transfer from other parts of the island (not airport)?
Yes, please let us know your location via your retreat program request.
Are the flight tickets included in the package?
No, flight tickets are not included.
What meal options are available during the retreat?
Daily buffet for breakfast, lunch, dinner includes a vegetarian, pescetarian meal. If you have any allergies, please inform us.
Can I stay shorter or longer?
We can customize duration of your program, but we do not guarantee that you will be able to complete all activities that are included in the standard package. The price will be calculated according to customized package.
Do you provide yoga mats or should I bring mine?
Yes, we provide all the necessary equipment for yoga practice. But if you prefer to use your own mat, you can bring it.
Do you provide shampoo, soap, towels?
Yes, all toiletries are provided.
What should I take with me?
We recommend taking comfortable shoes, loose clothes for yoga, long sleeves jacket for swimming, sunscrean, mosquito repellent, sarong, bottle for aqua refill.
What time the retreat program starts and ends?
Check-in time is from 2 pm. On the day of arrival, the retreat program starts at 5 pm with yoga practice. You can check-in your accommodation according to your flight ticket at any time. Also, you can book an extra night before the retreat program starts if you arrive late and don’t want to miss activities on first day. On the day of departure, your program ends after morning yoga classes and breakfast. Your check-out time is before 12 pm. If you need to spend more time before your transfer, you can leave your luggage in the common area.
What accommodation do you provide?
We provide different accommodation with different facilities. You can read about it more on the page "Accommodation". We organize transfers between your accommodation and Retreat Center.
How much is the deposit for the retreat program?
We require 20% deposit to secure your spot.
Can I have more spa treatments during my stay? How much does it cost?
Yes, you can have additional spa treatments during your stay. Prices depend on spa treatment.
What I need to enter Indonesia?
Apply for visa in advance
If you are going to use Visa On Arrival (VOA) to visit Bali, apply for e-VOA in advance. It takes only a few minutes, and you don't queue too long to pay for visa in arrival terminal buildings.
Fill out the electronic custom declaration
The customs declaration can be completed online through the official website 2 days before arrival in Indonesia. It is also taking a few minutes only and save your time upon arrival.