Numerous airlines fly to Denpasar, Bali's international airport. From Europe, there is always a stopover, e.g. in Singapore, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur or Doha. Flights can be booked through a travel agency or on the internet, e.g. via www.opodo.de, www.skyscanner.de, or book directly with the airline.

As our retreat weeks start on Saturday afternoon at 5 pm with a house tour and introduction, we ask you to arrive between 2 and 4 pm. It is good if you can find a flight that lands in Bali in the morning or around midday so that you can enjoy the three-hour drive through traditional Balinese villages, past beautiful rice fields, volcanoes and coconut palm forests while it is still light and arrive in time for the house tour.

Current status: 11.02.2025 from the Federal Foreign Office Germany

The following documents are required for entry:

• a passport valid for at least six months
• Entry with a temporary passport is possible, but only with a visa issued by the relevant Indonesian diplomatic mission before entering Germany.
• a return or onward flight ticket to another country

Passports and children's passports must be valid for at least six months at the time of entry and exit.

Tourist visas VOA can be applied for online before entering the country or purchased at the airport on arrival in Bali.
The cost is IDR 500,000 and can also be paid in euros, US$ or by credit card. They are valid for 30 days and can be extended once for a further 30 days.

Customs declaration:
An electronic customs declaration must be submitted on entry, which can be completed online up to 2 days before entry.

Link for customs declaration: https://ecd.beacukai.go.id

Tourism tax:
Since February 14, 2024, a tourism tax of IDR 150,000 (approx. EUR 9) per person has been levied. This can be paid online in advance or on arrival at the airport.

The passport must be valid for at least 6 months. A visa-on-arrival can be purchased directly upon entry. This is valid for 30 days and can be extended once for a further 30 days.

To simplify the entry process, you can apply for an electronic Visa-on-Arival (e-VOA) before arrival. This can be applied for 5 days before departure via the following link: https://evisa.imigrasi.go.id

The following steps are required for this:

• Fill in the online form
• Upload your passport (valid for at least 6 months)
• Pay online (by credit card or bank transfer)
• E-VOA is sent by email (usually within 24 hours)

Alternatively, you can apply for a 60-day tourist visa in advance of your trip at the Indonesian Embassy (Berlin) or the Consulates General (Frankfurt or Hamburg). Further information about longer stays can be obtained there.

Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia
Responsible for: Berlin, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Brandenburg, Saxony-Anhalt, Saxony, Thuringia
Lehrter Str. 16-17, 10557 Berlin
Tel: +49-30-47807-200
Fax: +49-30-44737-142
E-mail: info@botschaft-indonesien.de
www.kemlu.go.id/berlin

Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia in Hamburg
Responsible for: Hamburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Bremen, Lower Saxony
Bebelallee 15, 22299 Hamburg
E-mail: info@kjrihamburg.de
Phone: +49 (0) 40 5132570
www.kjrihamburg.de

Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia in Frankfurt
responsible for: North Rhine-Westphalia, Hesse, Rhineland-Palatinate, Saarland, Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria
Zeppelinallee 23, 60325 Frankfurt am Main
Phone: +49-69-2470980
Fax +49-69-24709840
E-mail: kjriffm@kjriffm.de
https://www.indonesia-frankfurt.de

German Consulate in Bali
Honorary Consul of the Federal Republic of Germany
Jalan Pantai Karang 17, Batujimbar-Sanur, Bali
Phone: +62 361 28 85 35

Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Indonesia
Jalan M. H. Thamrin No. 1, Jakarta 10310
Phone: +62 21 39 85 50 00

The Federal Foreign Office provides up-to-date country information (e.g. customs regulations etc.) on its homepage.

Our retreats always start on Saturdays at 5 pm with a house tour and joint introduction, so we ask you to arrive between 2 and 4 pm. It is good if you can find a flight that lands in Bali on Friday evening or Saturday morning / midday, so that you can enjoy the beautiful three-hour drive through traditional Balinese villages, past rice fields, volcanoes and coconut palm forests in the daylight and have time to arrive before the house tour with us.

We will be happy to pick you up at the airport. If you are already on the island, we can also pick you up from another location. The cost per trip is 60 euros, payable directly to us in cash.

Check-in: from 2 p.m., joint house tour and introduction at 5 p.m.
Check-out: 10 a.m. after breakfast

Bali is one of the safest places to travel alone as a woman. At Prana Veda, we live with open doors and feel completely safe.

General practitioners and tropical institutes can advise on the recommended vaccinations. In general, you should have the standard vaccinations (diphtheria, tetanus and polio) and hepatitis A for your trip to Bali.

There are well-equipped clinics in tourist centers on the island that also offer 24-hour assistance, e.g. International SOS Clinic, Bali International Medical Center (BIMC) or Kasih Ibu in Denpasar.

In Bali, the water from the tap is not drinking water. Please only drink water that is sold in water canisters and bottles. Prana Veda provides drinking water free of charge.

Yoga beginners and advanced students are very welcome. As we teach in very small groups, we can respond individually to each participant.

If you would like to book massages, dolphin tour, excursions, drinks (soft drinks, wine, beer), laundry service in addition to your retreat package, you can bring 100,- to 200,- Euro in cash, depending on your needs. It is possible to pay in euros or in Indonesian rupiah. Credit card payments are not possible.

Children up to 3 years are free. Children between the ages of 3 and 12 pay a reduced price (on request).

You can pay directly by international bank transfer or via Wise to our Indonesian bank account.

Prana Veda only accepts cash payments in euros or Indonesian rupiah. Payments by credit card are not possible.

Payment of the total amount is due at least 6 weeks before arrival.

100% refund of the retreat price if canceled up to 6 weeks before arrival, no refund if less than 6 weeks.

We advise you to take out travel cancellation insurance that will cover your flight ticket and retreat costs if you are unable to travel.

Prana Veda provides high-quality yoga mats, meditation cushions, straps, bolsters, blocks and yoga towels to cover the mats. Please bring light, loose cotton clothing for yoga and meditation.

We teach in English or German.

Our kitchen team will cater to your wishes. You can let us know your dietary requirements (vegetarian, vegan, food intolerances, etc.) in advance. However, we will also ask you during the welcome round.

We provide you with towels and pool towels.

Bali has the same sockets as in Germany, an adapter is not necessary.

As a tourist, you are welcome at ceremonies such as full moon ceremonies, weddings, births and cremations and can get in touch with the locals to learn about the Hindu faith tradition of the island. A sarong (a kind of wrap-around skirt, also for men!), a scarf around the hips and a top covering the shoulders are worn. This clothing is also required for all temple visits in order to show respect to the Balinese. Photography is permitted during the ceremonies, but not during blessings. No flash should be used during temple festivals. As a rule, Balinese people are happy to be photographed, but it is always a respectful gesture to ask them beforehand. Children in particular are happy when you show them their photo on the camera display.

The difference to Germany is +7 hours, during Central European Summer Time it is +6 hours.

Tourist buses operate in larger tourist resorts, but there is hardly any public transport in the north of the island. The most common means of transportation for tourists are cabs and private drivers. We are happy to organize a transfer from the airport or another location on the island. The journey from Denpasar to Bondalem takes around three hours and takes you through the interior of the island past rice fields and volcanoes.

Tipping is not compulsory in Indonesia, but it is appreciated.

It is nice when the entire team from the service to the kitchen, the cleaning staff and the gardener and night watchman share equally in the tips. We therefore ask you to refrain from giving individual tips. The course management collects a joint tip for everyone on the last day. We recommend budgeting 25-35 euros for the week, depending on your level of satisfaction.

The currency in Bali is the Indonesian rupiah (IDR). Current exchange rates can be found here, for example. In larger cities and tourist centers on the island you will find numerous ATMs where you can withdraw money with a credit card and PIN number. You can get around 100-150 euros per withdrawal from the machine, but you can repeat the process several times. Prana Veda is located in a rural area and the nearest reliable ATM is an hour's drive away. There are numerous bureaux de change and ATMs at the airport.

Internet is available free of charge around the clock in the rooms and in front of reception, although it is not always trouble-free.

The area code for Indonesia is 0062. Prepaid SIM cards for the Indonesian mobile network are available in many places, even with an Internet package.
A SIM card is recommended, especially if you need Internet for navigation, translations or online bookings.

You can buy physical SIM cards directly on arrival at the airport or in many supermarkets on the island. There are various providers, with Telkomsel having the best network coverage and a fast data connection.

If your smartphone supports the service, you can also purchase an eSIM online in advance.

Prana Veda has direct access to the sea and the offshore reef with its colorful coral gardens and fish is perfect for swimming and snorkeling.

There is no strong current, but you have to pay attention to high and low tide. We recommend swimming only at high tide.

We offer a variety of different excursion options if you would like to explore the island. We will be happy to advise you directly on site.