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Premium Adrenaline Tour: 8D7N Gilis Coral Reef Restoration

The experience

An eight-day flow that starts with arrival, orientation, and beachtime, then moves into daily island trips for snorkeling, coral table building, planting, monitoring, and guided dives across Gili Nanggu, Tangkong, Goleng, and Genting. Evenings offer dinners and optional BBQs, while later days add waterfalls, village visits, coastal tours, and a final farewell before departure.

What you offer

18 hours of help per week

Social Work: Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.

Additional fee required

Amount: US$ 221 Per day

Fee pays for: Benefits for travelers, Materials for volunteer activities, and Donation to project

Description: The $221/day premium fee covers private bungalow, meals, transfers, boat transport, full dive gear, restoration tools, and all workshops and guided dives across the Gili islands. It also supports the local conservation team and program logistics. Optional BBQ nights, alcoholic drinks, medical clearance, and dive insurance are not included.

What you get

2 days off per week

Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.

Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.

Free Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!

Free Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!

Get free drinks or beverages.: Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.

Free Events: Get free entrance for the best events in town.

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely

Requirements

Beginner English or Beginner French

Between 18 and 40 years old

Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)

Be from outside Indonesia

Travel insurance

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

This eight-day premium program blends marine conservation fieldwork with island exploration and meaningful cultural immersion across West Lombok. Your journey begins with a warm welcome, local introductions, and orientation to the restoration sites. After settling in, you ease into the rhythm of the islands with a beach walk and optional evening gathering.

The first field day takes you to Gili Nanggu, where snorkeling sessions and reef briefings introduce you to coral ecology and the local marine landscape. Guided by the team, you learn foundational skills for safe diving, site navigation, and preparation for restoration activities.

The following days deepen your involvement. On Gili Tangkong, you take part in coral table construction and join your first supervised dive with the restoration team. On Gili Goleng, you progress into advanced planting techniques, reef monitoring, and documentation. By the time you reach Gili Genting, you’re contributing directly to ongoing rehabilitation through replanting and underwater surveys, followed by a sunset experience at the tiny island of Gili Kedis.

Midweek, the program shifts into cultural and adventure experiences. You trek to Aik Berik Waterfall, visit a traditional Sasak village, and explore the coastal landscapes of TWA Gunung Tunak. A sunset stop at the Mandalika circuit adds a modern cultural edge before closing the day with group reflections and a farewell gathering.

Your final morning includes breakfast and check-out support, allowing you to wrap up your stay comfortably before your transfer. By the end of the program, you’ll have contributed to real conservation work, explored multiple hidden Gilis, and connected deeply with local communities and landscapes.

Activities & Shift

Day 1 – Arrival & Orientation
Settling-in period with airport/hotel pickup, welcome gifts, program briefing, and free time to get comfortable at the accommodation. Evening gathering offered as an optional social shift.

Day 2 – Gili Nanggu (Orientation + Snorkeling)
Morning health check, followed by your first boat trip to Gili Nanggu. Activities focus on site introduction, snorkeling, reef familiarization, and beginner fieldwork. The day continues with pre-dive preparations and guided practice sessions before sunset documentation and dinner.

Day 3 – Gili Tangkong (Coral Table Building & Diving)
Hands-on conservation shift building coral tables, followed by lunch and a guided dive alongside the restoration team. Afternoon reflection and journaling help process learning before evening activities.

Day 4 – Gili Goleng (Advanced Restoration)
Advanced restoration shifts include coral planting, structure attachment, and reef monitoring. A supervised dive reinforces data-collection skills, ending with sunset sessions captured by the media team.

Day 5 – Gili Genting + Sunset at Gili Kedis
Morning conservation shift continues with coral replanting and structured reef surveys. After the day’s fieldwork, participants enjoy a scenic sunset excursion to Gili Kedis before returning for dinner and optional evening activities.

Day 6 – Cultural & Adventure Day
Activities move inland with an eco-tour to Aik Berik Waterfall, followed by cultural immersion at Sade Sasak Village. Evening is dedicated to rest and optional light activities.

Day 7 – Cultural & Adventure Day
A half-day tour explores the coastal landscapes of TWA Gunung Tunak, followed by an extended break at the site for meals and relaxation. The afternoon visit to Mandalika Circuit leads into a farewell dinner and group r

Rules

Safety & Diving Conduct
No diving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Follow all briefings and instructions from certified dive instructors.
Use the buddy system at all times; no solo dives unless certified and specifically permitted.
Report any discomfort (ear pain, dizziness, chest pressure, nausea) immediately.
Respect the 18–24 hour no-fly rule after diving.

Environmental Responsibility
Do not touch, step on, collect, or disturb corals or marine animals.
Maintain proper buoyancy to prevent reef damage.
No littering—dispose of waste responsibly on land and at sea.
Do not remove sand, shells, rocks, or any marine materials.

Equipment & Certification
Certified divers must show proof of certification.
Non-certified participants may join only introductory or supervised discovery dives.
Use provided equipment responsibly; report loss or damage immediately.

Behavior & Community Standards
Show respect for local culture, traditions, and fellow volunteers.
Maintain appropriate personal space and avoid disruptive behavior.
Follow scheduled times to ensure smooth daily operations.

Instructor Authority
Instructors may prohibit participants from diving if safety rules are broken or if health conditions raise concerns.
Such decisions are final and cannot be contested by participants.