More time in Bukit Lawang? Try your hand at our crafts!
Do you have extra time in Bukit Lawang and aren’t sure what to do? Join one of our local handcraft activities, such as coconut or wood carving and painting on t-shirts, to learn something new while supporting small local entrepreneurs.
Why and which activities can you join?
At Bukit Lawang, we promote community-based tourism that goes beyond theory, involving tourists in local life in a way that benefits everyone, including the environment.
For tourists, this means gaining new insights and a deeper understanding of local culture. For locals, it provides an income to support their families, reducing the need for activities like poaching, which helps protect the environment and its rare wildlife.
So, what can you do with us? Here are the activities you can join:
- Painting ,Design and carve your own necklaces, accessories, or items from coconut. Price: 15 EUR per person.
- Spend the day carving wooden sculptures. Price: 20 EUR per person.
- Paint on canvas or a t-shirt. Price: 25 EUR per person.
All prices include a local artist/instructor, necessary materials, and tea or coffee.
The crafts you can learn in Bukit Lawang may vary depending on the availability of local artisans. Feel free to ask and share your preferences for the activities you’d like to explore.
If you want to learn more about local life, we recommend the Village Tour,, where you can visit local tofu, tempeh, and sugar production and discover more about local plants and ways of life.
Please note that those who visit Bukit Lawang after you also want to enjoy our beautiful nature. Therefore, we kindly ask you to familiarize yourself with and observe the rules of sustainable tourism, which you can find here.
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Other activities you might be interested in
Have more time in Bukit Lawang? Great! Visit the elephant sanctuary where you can join in bathing the elephants, enjoy swimming in the river, and explore a cave. Discover local products, traditions, crafts, and plants while gaining interesting information, experiences, and skills.
Bat Cave And River Swimming
The Bat Cave, a 40-minute walk from Bukit Lawang, boasts stalagmites, stalactites, and diverse wildlife, including insects, snakes, bats, and swallows. You might even see monkeys and, occasionally, orangutans. It’s an ideal short trip for those avoiding long treks or traveling on a budget.
Elephant Sanctuary
Join us at the elephant sanctuary in Tangkahan, home to elephants rescued from forests affected by illegal logging. In addition to visiting the sanctuary, you’ll take a dip in the hot springs, swim in the river, enjoy stunning views of the Sumatra countryside, and savor a delicious local lunch.
Handcrafts
Do you have extra time in Bukit Lawang and aren’t sure what to do? Join one of our local handcraft activities, such as coconut or wood carving and painting on t-shirts, to learn something new while supporting small local entrepreneurs.
Village Tour
Join us to explore the surroundings of Bukit Lawang on a village cycling or tuk-tuk tour, where you’ll learn many fascinating facts about local life, crafts, plants, products, traditions, and culture. You’ll see home production of tofu, brown sugar, and rice fields. On Fridays, you can visit the local market to buy fruit, spices, and more.
Special Tracking - See The Snake
Step into the hidden world of serpents with Special Tracking: See the Snake. This unique experience guides you deep into nature, where expert trackers help you observe snakes in their natural habitat—stealthy, silent, and often unseen. Learn about their behavior, survival instincts, and crucial role in the ecosystem.