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Why Choose This Tour
Sustainable Tourism
Your visit helps sustain the village economy and promotes eco-friendly rural tourism that respects culture and the environment.
Empowerment
The project supports local women and youth, creating jobs and encouraging education, cultural pride, and equality.
Authenticity
This isn’t a staged tour — it’s a genuine exchange. You’ll share food, laughter, and stories with people living in harmony with nature
Tour Overview
Duration: Half-day (approx. 4–5 hours)
Start Time: 9:00 AM
Departure: Bukit Lawang
Group Size: Minimum 2 – Maximum 8 participants
Difficulty Level: Easy (suitable for all ages)
Highlights
Cultural Immersion: Walk through peaceful riverside villages surrounded by rice fields and forests.
Local Insight: Guided by a friendly English-speaking local with personal connections to the area.
Hands-On Activities: Try your hand at farming, harvesting, traditional cooking, or handicrafts (depending on the season).
Authentic Hospitality: Enjoy a home-cooked Indonesian meal and fresh coconut drink with a welcoming local family.
Responsible Tourism: Your visit directly supports local livelihoods, promotes gender equality, and strengthens community well-being.
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9:00 AM – Pick-Up from Your Hotel/Guesthouse
Your guide will meet you in Bukit Lawang and take you by becak (local tuk-tuk) to a nearby village — a short 10-minute ride through scenic countryside roads.
9:30 AM – Begin the Eco Village Walk
Start your peaceful walking journey along the riverbanks and small pathways connecting local settlements.
Pass through cacao and rubber plantations, rice paddies, and tropical gardens.
Along the way, your guide will introduce you to friendly villagers, explain local customs, and show how traditional farming and forest conservation go hand in hand.
10:30 AM – Learn & Participate
Depending on the season, you may have the chance to:
Help farmers plant or harvest rice
Join in preparing local dishes using organic ingredients
Observe or try simple handicrafts or weaving
Learn about native plants and how they are used for medicine or cooking
This is a hands-on experience designed to foster connection, learning, and appreciation for village life.
12:00 PM – Traditional Lunch & Village Hospitality
Sit down for a traditional Indonesian meal, freshly prepared by local families.
Enjoy nasi campur (mixed rice dishes), local vegetables, sambal, and tropical fruits — all served with genuine smiles and warm hospitality.
Sip a fresh coconut drink while chatting with your hosts about their culture, family traditions, and everyday challenges in preserving their way of life.
1:30 PM – Return to Bukit Lawang
After lunch, say your goodbyes and return by becak to Bukit Lawang, arriving around 2:00 PM.
Carry with you new friendships, lasting memories, and a deeper understanding of life in rural North Sumatra.
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Return transportation by becak (traditional motor-taxi)
Friendly English-speaking local guide
Traditional Indonesian lunch & snacks
Bottled drinking water
Community contribution to support local projects
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Additional drinks or souvenirs
Travel insurance
Tips for guide or host family (optional)
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Comfortable walking shoes or sandals
Hat and sunscreen
Refillable water bottle
Camera or smartphone
Insect repellent
Light clothing (it can get warm
Responsible Travel Commitment
We are proud to offer eco-friendly rafting tours that protect the river and empower local communities.
Your participation helps:
Support local guides and their families
Promote river conservation and reduce plastic waste
Encourage sustainable eco-tourism in North Sumatra
Price
IDR 470,000 / €25 / $29 per person
(Minimum 2 participants required)
“When you walk through the village, you’re not just a visitor — you’re part of the story.”
