Nomads Giving Back! Bali Community

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IMPACT TRIP: Coral Restoration and Salt Farm Visit

Spend a day by the sea exploring the beauty of Bali’s east coast. On this Karangasem Trip, you’ll wander from the crystal waters of Padangbai to the black sand beaches of Kusamba, discovering the stories, people, and rhythms that keep coastal life alive.

Date: Saturday, 3 January 2025
Time: 08.00 AM–16.00 PM

Transport Departure & Drop Off Time:

• Self-arrive in Wholesome Hub at 9 AM
• Pick up at Canggu at 5.40 AM
• Pick up at Outpost Ubud at 7 AM

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Your Activity

Coral Restoration in Padangbai
Start your day in Padangbai, a seaside town in Karangasem best known for its port. But beyond the boats and ferries, Padangbai hides a beautiful underwater world full of life. Here, you’ll meet communities working to protect and restore the coral reefs. After a short briefing, you’ll head out to the pontoon to help make a reef star, an important part of the coral restoration project. Later, you can dive or snorkel to see the conservation site and experience the vibrant marine life up close.

Community Time at Wholesome Hub
Back on shore, unwind with everyone over coffee or fresh juice at the Wholesome Hub. Learn more about their journey, the challenges of marine conservation, and how local communities are working together to protect Bali’s reefs for future generations.

Traditional Salt Farm Visit in Kusamba
In the afternoon, head west to Kusamba, a seaside village where salt-making has been a way of life for generations. Here, you’ll meet Pak Warta, one of the last few people still keeping the traditional craft alive. He’ll show you how seawater is spread over black volcanic sand, left to dry under the sun, and then gathered by hand to form pure, natural salt.

Our Impact

About the Community You’re Supporting
Meet the people behind our Karangasem Trip — two communities connected to Bali’s sea and coastal traditions. In Padangbai, the Livingseas Foundation works with local divers to restore coral reefs and protect marine life, ensuring lasting impact for the ocean.

In Kusamba, Pak Warta continues the age-old craft of handmaking salt using seawater, black sand, and sunlight. By joining this trip, you help support their efforts to preserve both Bali’s marine and cultural heritage.

Using Tourism to Protect What Matters
Tourism drives most of Bali’s economy, but it doesn’t always give back to the people or the environment. This trip is designed to change that. By joining, you’re helping turn travel into a force for good — supporting coral restoration, preserving traditional salt-making, and empowering the local communities that keep Bali being “Bali”.

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What’s Included:

• Guided Visit & Melukat Ceremony: Explore Tirta Empul and partake in a spiritual cleansing experience.
• Round-Trip Transportation: Comfortable pick-up and drop-off service to all destinations.
• Canang Sari Making Class: Learn the art of offering-making with a local Balinese family.
• Ancient Fire Ceremony & Meditation: Experience a fire ceremony and meditation to release stress and restore balance.
• Authentic Balinese Lunch: Savor traditional dishes prepared with care.
• Meaningful Connections: Bond with like-minded participants in an inspiring setting.
• Community Support: Your contribution supports our local host family!

Why You Should Join This Impact Trip

• Make a Positive Social Impact: This trip is about more than just exploring Bali, it’s about giving back to the local community. Your contribution supports our local host family!.
• Connect with Local Balinese: Besides bonding with like-minded participants, you build genuine connections with a Balinese family and learn about their everyday lives and traditions.
• Hands-On Cultural Immersion: Engage in activities like Canang Sari making and participate in a spiritual cleansing ritual and gain a deeper understanding of the Bali’s cultural roots.
• Unique Travel Experience: Create memories that go beyond typical travel experiences for a truly authentic glimpse into the heart of Bali in a way that few get to experience.