Under The Bubbles
Bali, Indonesia
August 21st- 28th 2027
ITINERARY
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Day 1: Welcome to Bali!
Welcome to Indonesia and the first day of Under the Bubbles: Bali!
You’ll arrive in paradise and be taken by shuttle to Sanur, a beachside town that will give you the chance to sleep off some jet lag or relax by the pool. Dinner is up to you tonight, join your hosts and explore local eats or embark on suggested places to check out.
Meals Included: none
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Day 2: Let's Dive In!
Your day will begin by being transported to our first dive site, the incredible Tulamben. New divers will start their journey and experienced divers will start exploring. Certified divers will explore their first night dive tonight.
New divers can take in sunset on the rooftop of a local dive resort and enjoy live music as you finish your first Dave in diving.
Meals Included: Lunch
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Day 3: Sunrise Dives & Group Night Dive
Enjoy breakfast at the dive resort and get ready for a full day of diving!
Experienced divers will head out early on a sunrise dive while new divers can enjoy a later start.
Everyone will do a day dive in the afternoon together and we will celebrate the newest additions to the PADI certified diver family! Everyone will join in on a night dive, one of the first steps towards your Advanced diver!
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
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Day 4: Padang Bai
Today we head to Padang Bai, a place where the sea is the bluest of blues and the sea life is brimming with diversity.
Who will find the most types of Nudi branchs today?!
Two day dives are included as the afternoon and evening are meant to be relaxing to round out 3 full days of dives.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
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Day 5: Nusa Penida & the Night Market
Today we take the boats out to Nusa Penida, world famous area known for the elusive Sunfish and Manta Rays.
Breath taking views above and below the water along with fantastic drift dives allow you to spend the day experiencing a different type of dives every time you enter the water.
All divers will get 3 day dives today.
We head back to Canngyu and enter the villa, a luxury accommodation for you to call home the rest of the trip.
We’ll explore the night market scene with locals tonight to get acquainted with the culinary scene of Bali.
Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner
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Day 6: Decompression Day
Today is your first free day! Breakfast is included to enjoy at your leisure this morning.
Enjoy a massage at the Villa, enjoy the shopping on the island, or book a day trip to Ubud to explore locals teas and coffees.Or even take advantage of a surf lesson on the beach.
Dinner is not planned tonight as the options for Canggu are vast! Explore you options and join with your group mates or just wander and see where the night takes you.
Note: Decompression day needs to be spent at low elevation. Mount Batur hiking is not advised for today, but is an add-on option for Day 7!
Meals Included: Breakfast
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Day 7: Free Day
Enjoy breakfast with your private Villa chef as the day begins, and then see what happens!
Now that you are relaxed, you can choose to partake in (another!) massage, enjoy one of the infamous Bali Day Beach Clubs….you will have the full day to explore everything Bali has to offer.
Tonight is the final night on the trip, so feel free to join the hosts for one final meal, they’ll let you know the plan!
Meals Included: Breakfast
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Day 8: Departure Day
Today is the day the trip ends. You probably don’t want to leave, I understand, but there will be more trips.
Shuttles will take you to the airport if you are departing today, make sure to take advantage of what time you have left before saying goodbye. (You might even be let in one the next SCUBA location before you leave!)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Dive Locations
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Featuring shore dive entries, these sites feature wreck diving, wall dives, and will introduce divers to sunrise and night dives along black volcanic sand slopes.
Home to the USAT Liberty, this dive site features a 120 meter WWI cargo ship. The trip features multiple dives to this site so you’ll able to explore and look around instead of being rushed through in one dive.
Sealife: Nudibranchs, pygmy seahorses, ribbon eels, Peacock mantis shrimp, Cuttlefish, turtles, barracuda, Eagle rays, butterfly fish
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Brush up on your back roll entry with these dives!
Featuring some of the healthiest reefs in the area, you won’t be short on vibrant colors and amazing views through these crystal clear waters.
These waters sit in a bay, so the currents are mild and allow for the perfect chance to explore for the small things.
Sealife to spot: Harlequin shrimp, painted frogfish, seahorses, boxer crabs, Nudibranchs, cuttlefish, Sweetlips, Reef octopus
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If there’s an adventurous part of the trip, this is the place to find it. Featuring huge ocean life, drift dives, and stronger currents, Penida gives you the ultimate finale to your diving in Bali.
Manta Point is the goal for most diving bucket lists in the area. Dive into the waters and see how many you encounter as they glide in and out of cleaning stations. Keep an eye out for the rare Marble ray and other wildlife as well!
The trip is taking place in the middle of Mola Mola season, and while still rare to see, it is something that isn’t witnessed by many.
Sealife: Manta ray, marble ray, Green sea turtle, Hawksbill turtle, Batfish, Sunfish, barracuda, moray eels
**Disclaimer: Diving is very weather dependent on what sites we visit. The health and safety of our divers is our top priority and while we will request dive sites in each location, it is ultimately up to our dive professionals to choose sites accordingly.
What you’ll get
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✺Accommodations
Rooms are included and you will stay in beautiful locations around Bali including locations in; Sanur, Tulamben & Canggyu.
* Shared accommodations are standard on this trip. If you would like a solo room, please contact Nomad Navigation to see if it can be arranged.
*Couples may request a matrimonial bed arrangement, however, this is subject to availability.
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✺Meals
Some meals are included in the trip; Breakfast, lunch, and dinner. You will have a few opportunities to personally explore a new option or go back to your favorite spot you’ve already found.
*reference the timeline above that tells you which meals are included.
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✺Transportation
Transportation to and from the trip’s locations are included. These include
*Shuttles to and from DPS on Arrival and Departure day
*Land transportation to and from dive sites
*Boat transportation to and from dive sites
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✺ Activities and Extras
A massage in the villa, night market food tour, and more are included in the cost of the trip.
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✺Trip Hosts
You’ll have 2 hosts available to you 24/7 during the trip. They’ll serve as a resource for the area, your guiding light on when to show up and when to get going, and people to hang out with. Anything you need, they are there for you!
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✺Transaction Fees
Transaction fees for your deposit and final payments are included, no extra surprise fees at checkout!
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✺Unique Swag
All trips feature a unique piece of “swag” for the trip.
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✺Dive Package
Diving equipment, professional photography and videos underwater, dive guides at a 2:1 ratio, lunches and snacks on dive days, and Marine Park fees are all covered on this trip during dive days.
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✺Dives
All of your dives are covered! Sunrise dives, night dives, day dives on two separate islands are all included.
Experienced divers will log 11 dives on this trip and new divers will walk away with 6 dives (including a night dive) in addition to their certification dives.
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✺Education
Divers who need refreshers, new divers who need certifications, Open Water Divers who need Night Diving, you’ve got it all included! We’ve got your at home training handled and will get it to your before the trip and will make sure it’s all seamless for whatever you need moving forward.
✺ Frequently Asked Questions ✺
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Dates: August 21st-28th 2027.
Yes this give you over a year to plan!
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Air fare to and from the location.
Meals not mentioned as being included in the itinerary.
Travel Insurance for the duration of the trip is not included in the listed price.
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No. We believe strongly in anything that is included in your pay package should be universally enjoyed by everyone. For this reason we do not pay for alcohol unless it is part of an activity.
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Dietary restrictions can be accommodated for the most part. Please make sure to reach out with any that you have to make sure we have enough time to make any adjustments for you!
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You can! We can customize a payment plane for you if needed.
*Please note that final payments are due in full by the deadline, so any payment plans will have to fit before that date.
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General passport requirements are necessary for entry to the country.
Your passport should be valid for 6 month past the end of the trip, and you should have at minimum 2 empty pas in your stamps pages.
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The foods of Asia can affect everyone differently. We suggest having proper medicines to combat this and will provide those prior to the trip.
We do suggest not trying any street foods prior to the night market trip that is after all diving is complete.
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We have space for 10 divers to join.
Please note that only 6 new divers can join the trip to accommodate a good learning environment for everyone.
Divers needing refresher courses are no included in that number, neither are currently certified divers who do not have a night diver certification currently.
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Everything listed for $3,643.70 USD
Currently only a “Spot Deposit” ( $500) is necessary to lock in your spot.
The full deposit (20%) amount is due 01/01/2027
Final payment is due 100 days before trip begins.
* Please note deposits are non-refundable unless the trip is filled and someone takes your spot.
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The first 30 days of the trip launching, we are giving an early bird discount that takes $100 off of the trip. You’ll see this reflected on your final invoice for the trip.
There is also a cash discount.
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Absolutely! This trip is designed to be a great time whether you’ve traveled extensively or are in possession of a never before stamped passport. Trip hosts will always be with you and available so you are never navigating alone if you aren’t comfortable.
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Indonesia is generally averaging around 82°F (28°C). While seasons do not drastically affect the temperature, inland and higher mountain regions are considerably cooler (averaging about 73°F or 23°C)
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Currently the USA is required for a travel visa to enter the country.
You can do this ahead of time online (around $35) which allows you to skip the line at the airport, or you can do it at the airport.
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Tipping is not included in the cost of this trip. Based on feedback from our SCUBA trip alumni, the preference is to handle the tipping individually with your guides.
If you are unsure the proper amount to tip or how it works, we are happy to guide you through the process.
The Experience Highlights
Private accommodations
You will be staying in private villas around the island with your group. Enjoy local restaurants and hang outs locally, most of them within walking distance! If you haven’t had enough water yet, find the beaches nearby, or just relax in the villa’s private pool.
Scuba Diving
This trip is packed full with 11+ dives for you. Get certified or build your experience with a chance to do a sunrise dive, multiple day dives, and night dives. Each dive gives you a chance to see something different. This water is going to clear, and full of beautiful views!
Explore Bali
Yes this is a scuba diving trip, but like all Nomad Navigation’s trips, you still have time to do other things. Go hike a volcano at sunrise, explore rice fields, or even find a coffee farm. There are so many things to do!
Optional Add On:
Mount Batur Sunrise Hike
Wake up before the sun and be taken up north to the volcanos of Bali. You’ll race the rising sun up a mountainous path and enjoy watching the world wake up. Enjoy tea and eggs up top, take once in a lifetime photos, and then head back down.
Once you’re finished, you’ll be taken to breakfast where you’ll be able to enjoy breakfast (included!) with a view of the lava field from the last eruption of Mount Batur.
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Elevation Gain: 500-700 meters
Duration of hike: 1.5 hours from start to summit.
Hiking equipment required: Sneakers, bug spray, and hiking clothes (sweat wicking and a jacket for up top!).
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This add-on costs $100 per person
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Mountain Guides, Drivers, transportation to and from villa in Canggu, entrance fees to national parks and volcano, water for hike, flashlight, breakfast after hike.
*Tips for the guides are not included.