Reading Challenge 2025
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Bali has one international airport allowing people to fly from all over the world. Denpasar-Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) is located in the Kuta area, in the south of Bali.
Hotel options:
Per the itinerary, the meeting location prior to the Room to Read site visit, Board of Directors meeting, and Programmatic Experience will all take place at the Hyatt Regency Sanur, and therefore all Room to Read staff will be staying here on-site. For ease of travel, we highly recommend that you choose to stay here.
If you would like to stay off-site, we have identified two nearby hotels which we would recommend:
If you are considering staying in either of these hotels or somewhere else, we strongly encourage you to check the traveling time (including commuting traffic) between hotels prior to booking. Guests will be required to arrange their own transfers to and from the Hyatt.
Please arrange your airport transfer directly through your hotel.
Do you need help with booking hotels, flights or travel before and after the journey? Travel Struck can research and make arrangements that meet your needs and preferences. Through special local partnerships, Travel Struck can also create custom itineraries designed specifically for you so you can enjoy extended travel in Bali or beyond.
Popular destinations and activities in Bali include:
- Balinese Cooking Class
- Cycling Through Rural Village with Picnic Lunch
- Visit East Bali by Convertible Volkswagen
- Ayung White Water Rafting
- Sunrise Trekking at Mount Batur
- West Nusa Penida Cliffs and Beaches
- Uluwatu, Kecak Dance and Seafood Dinner
- Volcano Temple and Terrace
- Choices of Activities: Yoga or Meditation, or Aikido program
Have questions about the journey? Contact:
Gerry Savage gerry.savage@roomtoread.org
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