Bira · South Sulawesi, Indonesia
Freedive to restore
our coral reefs.
Whether you're seeking a multi-day freediving adventure tailored to your schedule or aiming to earn your Wave 1 or Wave 2 license, GaiaOne Freediving School is for you — programs designed for every level, from beginners to seasoned freedivers, diving our coral reefs.
Coral restoration, built in
As you explore Bira's vibrant reefs, you'll learn about coral restoration and play an active role in protecting these ecosystems — every dive passes over restored coral gardens.
Coral biology, taught in the water
You'll receive an introduction to coral biology and coral maintenance, learning how to care for our "coral babies" in the nurseries.
Every level welcome
From your first breath-hold to earning a Wave 2 license, our programs are uniquely designed to accommodate beginners through seasoned freedivers.
Freediving booking partner
Book direct with Freedive Sulawesi
Freedive Sulawesi is GaiaOne's dedicated freediving school for Bira — check live availability and book your Wave 1, Wave 2, or fun freediving session directly on their site.
Packages
Join us at Tevana House Reef
During your stay you'll expand your freediving skills while actively participating in the restoration of damaged reefs — every package is built on a foundation of conservation.
Wave 1 Course
Beginner-friendly program where you'll learn essential skills like breath-hold, equalization, and safety. Gain confidence in both pool and open water, and become a certified freediver ready to explore the underwater world up to 15 meters.
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Wave 2 Course
Advance your freediving with our Wave 2 course, where you'll learn to dive safely to depths of 24–30 meters. Over four days, refine breath-hold, equalization, and free-fall techniques through theory, pool, and open water sessions.
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Fun Freediving
Suitable for all levels, enjoy exploring vibrant reefs, improving your skills, and participating in coral restoration — all tailored to your schedule. Dive in and connect with the ocean like never before.
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Breathwork & Yoga
Enhance your freediving with our breathwork training and yoga sessions. Improve your lung capacity, relaxation, and focus to dive deeper and stay calm underwater. Perfect for all levels seeking balance and better breath control.
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Stay a little longer
Eager to learn even more? Add one of these to your stay.
Turtle Ecology
Learn about turtle biology, habitats, behavior and their critical importance for coral reefs.
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SSI Marine Biology
Learn about marine life in coral reefs. Understand biology, habitats, behavior and critical dependence among species for a healthy reef.
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- Accommodations at Tevana House Reef
- Daily vegetarian breakfast, snacks, and lunch
- Farewell BBQ Dinner
- Phinisi Boat Tour
- Coral Planting Training
- Airport Transfer
- All recreational dives
- Minimum 1 line training day
- Course certification (if doing a course)
Not included
- Flight tickets
- In-country spending money
- Visa fees (please apply online for ease)
- Dinner meals (can start from IDR 30k per meal)
- Travel and dive insurance
- Fees for any additional courses
- Motorbike rental (IDR 1.1 million a month)
Life at GaiaOne Bira
More than a resort — a community.
GaiaOne is a global community of passionate conservationists who share a deep love for nature. With an open mind, a hunger to learn, and mutual respect, you'll wake up during your last week wishing you had four more weeks with your newfound friends.
Stay at Tevana House Reef
Tevana is an eco-resort providing all the goodness of Mother Nature — from bath necessities to healthy, organic, fresh food. Built by a family who loves scuba diving and cares for the environment, it incorporates the traditional Phinisi wood building technique — the heritage of Tanjung Bira.
Dorm accommodations
You'll stay in 2-person dorm rooms sharing one bathroom — a maximum of four people per bathroom across our two dorms. Upgrades to private rooms are available. Electricity and 5G Wi-Fi run 24 hours a day.
Weekly schedule
Course workshops and dives run Monday to Friday, starting between 8 and 9 AM with theory, followed by two dives. Saturdays and Sundays are rest days — sleep in, freedive, explore caves, or go where the wind takes you.
During your free time
Join beach clean-ups for a refreshing lemonade, explore local dry and wet caves, or spend more time freediving, paddleboarding, kayaking, and snorkeling. On dry days: board games, the local gym, the library, the food market, or a movie.
How to get to Bira
Fly into Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (Makassar) — direct flights from Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta, and Manado run 2–3 hours. From there, our driver takes you the 4–5 hour car ride to Bira.
Dining experience
Tevana Vida, our on-site restaurant, is open 7 AM to 9 PM with a vegan-first menu (meat and fish also available). Breakfast is included daily, and lunch on diving days. Dinners are on you — a good excuse to explore Bira's local food.
No single-use plastic
Please leave single-use plastic at home. Our team cleans the beaches daily, but the fix starts at the source — filtered water dispensers are around the resort for refilling reusable bottles, and the restaurant pours fresh juices, beer, and milk.
Ready to freedive for the reef?
Book a package, ask a question, or make it a whole trip with a coral expedition.