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Bali Design Tour

Bali Design Tour

₱10,000.00
₱10,000.00
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SUSTAINABLE FUTURES, MATERIAL CULTURE & TROPICAL DESIGN INTELLIGENCE

Om Swastiastu!

We invite you to an extraordinary experience embodying our mantra, #LiveDesign—the SoFA Design Tour: Bali 2026, from May 29 to June 1, 2026.

Join us in exploring Bali’s dynamic design landscape, where sustainability, craftsmanship, and tropical modernism shape a living culture of creativity. This curated academic immersion places participants at the intersection of tradition and innovation, offering a rare opportunity to engage with design as it unfolds across land, ritual, material, and community.

Through guided visits, conversations, and cultural encounters, this journey offers meaningful exposure to the people, practices, and philosophies shaping contemporary design in the region—cultivating participants not only as future design leaders, but as thoughtful cultural visionaries.

The SoFA Design Tour: Bali 2026 promises to be an inspiring journey into the spirit of #LiveDesign.

Inclusive of:

  • 3 nights accommodation based on double sharing with breakfast 
  • City Travel
  • Tour, museum, and destination entry fees & access

Exclusive of:

  • Food and drinks (but it will include regular lunch during the Official SoFA Tour Days as we head to the day’s destinations)
  • Airfare, Terminal Fees, and Surcharges 
  • Travel/Personal Insurance

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ACCOMMODATION AND FLIGHT DETAILS

Accommodation: TBA (Near Ubud, Indonesia)

Please note: accommodations will have similar amenities, locations, and standards if any changes occur.

Recommended Flight: Philippine Airlines

Please note: Airfare is not included to give our participants the flexibility to tailor their travel arrangements to their preferences and individual circumstances. Moreover, we recognize that some travellers may wish to extend their journey by visiting other destinations before or after our Bali trip.

PARTICIPANTS SHOULD NOT BOOK FLIGHTS UNTIL SoFA HAS GIVEN THE OFFICIAL GO-SIGNAL TO DO SO.  

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TRAVEL ITINERARY

May 29 Friday | Day 1: Selamat Datang! Welcome to Bali
The #SoFALovesBali Design Immersion begins as delegates depart Manila at 19:50, and arrive in Bali at 00:00. Upon arrival, the group will be transferred to the hotel for check-in. Overnight stay in Bali.

May 30 Saturday | Day 2: Bamboo, Sustainability & Visionary Design
We dedicate the day to regenerative architecture and sustainable thinking. Our immersion begins at Green School with an introductory session inspired by the Hardy family’s pioneering vision of bamboo innovation and holistic education. We continue to Bambuh Indah for lunch, experiencing eco-luxury grounded in vernacular intelligence. The afternoon brings us to the John Hardy Workshop, where craftsmanship, sustainability, and global branding converge. Overnight stay in Bali.

May 31 Sunday | Day 3: Craft, Landscape & Contemporary Tropical Culture
Today bridges heritage craftsmanship with Bali’s evolving design scene. We begin in Mas Village, visiting custom-furniture ateliers and artisan studios, and engaging with master woodworkers whose traditions shape global interiors. After lunch, we journey through the Tegalalang Rice Terraces—an iconic cultural landscape that reflects the island’s philosophy of harmony between nature, community, and spatial planning.

The afternoon shifts into Ubud’s contemporary creative pulse as we explore curated galleries, modern tropical concept stores, and hybrid design spaces that seamlessly blend global aesthetics with local craftsmanship. We will also visit a thoughtfully designed hotel and a traditional Balinese compound, offering insight into how domestic architecture, ritual, and hospitality continue to inform modern spatial narratives. Overnight stay in Bali.

June 1 Monday | Day 4: Textile Narratives & Contemporary Culture
We explore material culture through Threads of Life in the early morning, understanding indigenous dyeing traditions and ethical textile preservation. Participants can then enjoy free time for shopping & leisure or choose to head to the airport for late noon to evening flight check-ins, as we bring home not only memories but also renewed creative direction, expanded cultural literacy, and a deeper understanding of sustainability as a design imperative. #WeLiveDesign #SoFALovesBali

Please note: As we refine the itinerary to deliver the best experience to our participants, minor changes may occur and should be expected.  Set day itineraries may be adjusted and/or switched with another day due to weather conditions and other important factors. 

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PAYMENT DETAILS

SoFA Students Rate

  • Full Payment: PHP 35,990 

  • 2-Part Installment Plan:

    • 1st Payment Due: PHP 19,495 (on or before March 31, 2026)

    • 2nd Payment Due: PHP 19,495 (on or before April 17, 2026)

Non-SoFA Students Rate

  • Full Payment: PHP 39,530

  • 2-Part Installment Plan:

    • 1st Payment Due: PHP 21,265 (on or before March 31, 2026)

    • 2nd Payment Due: PHP 21,265 (on or before April 17, 2026)