Bali · Half day
Mangrove Tour & Planting
Canoe through the mangrove forest, plant seedlings with the local ecotourism group, and see first-hand what the tide brings in.
Duration
Half day, canoe sessions around 2 hours
Group size
2 people per canoe, scalable to large groups
Activity level
Active, paddling and walking in soft mud
Location
Batu Lumbang mangrove ecotourism area, Denpasar, Bali
About this experience
A day designed to be understood, not just visited.
The program runs with the Batu Lumbang mangrove ecotourism group. Participants paddle the mangrove channels by canoe, two people per canoe, accompanied by local guides who know the tides and the channels.
Depending on what your group chooses, the paddle can become a planting session, where seedlings are set into the mud with bamboo stakes and ties, or a clean-up, where teams collect the plastic and debris the tide pushes into the roots.
A mangrove education session with a local speaker can be added, covering why these forests matter for the coastline, fisheries, and carbon.
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What to expect
The day, step by step
Welcome & mangrove briefing
Meet the local guides, life jackets fitted, safety and paddling basics, and an introduction to the mangrove system.
Canoe the mangrove channels
Paddle out in pairs with guides leading the group. Every ten canoes are accompanied by two guides, for a maximum of two hours on the water.
Planting or clean-up
Either plant mangrove seedlings with bamboo stakes and ties in the tidal mud, or work as teams with hooks and sacks to pull waste out of the roots.
Education session & closing
Optional session with a local mangrove speaker, then wrap-up, rinse-off, and departure.
Sustainability impact
The forest that holds the coastline together
Mangroves buffer storm surge, hold sediment, and shelter the juvenile fish that local fisheries depend on. Planting and clean-up here are maintenance work on real infrastructure, not a photo opportunity.
Canoes, guides, seedlings, and equipment all come from the Batu Lumbang ecotourism group, so the fees stay with the community that manages the forest year-round.
Waste pulled from the channels is sorted afterwards, and the education component is developed with the Bali Waste Management Training Centre (BWMTC).
Any program can be combined with a CSR or community-support component, matched to what the host village actually needs at the time of your visit.
Included & not included
What comes with your day
Included
- Local guides / paddling companions from the Batu Lumbang group
- Canoe hire with life jackets, two people per canoe
- Mangrove seedlings, bamboo stakes and ties for planting sessions
- Boot hire for planting, plus hooks and sacks for clean-up sessions
- Insurance cover for the planting activity
- Program coordination and on-site logistics by BEJ
Not included
- International or domestic flights
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses & tips
- Alcoholic beverages
Practical details
Before you go
- Canoes
- Two people per canoe. Guides are mandatory on the water: two guides for every ten canoes, up to two hours per session.
- Boat option
- A motor boat tour of the mangrove forest is possible for up to 10 passengers, around 50 minutes, and only at high tide.
- Footwear
- Closed boots are required for planting. Rental boots are available in sizes 38 to 44.
- Safety
- Life jackets are included with every canoe and boat, and planting activities are covered by insurance.
- Tides
- Routes depend on the tide, so timings are confirmed close to your date. Share your dates when inquiring.
- What to bring
- Quick-dry clothes, a change of clothes, sun protection, refillable water bottle.
- Combinable with
- A CSR component, or a second program in the same day.
- Languages
- English and Bahasa Indonesia.
Request to book
Tell us about your trip, we'll send a quote.
We handle every booking personally, so pricing is quoted based on group size, season and any customization. Usually one to two working days for a reply.
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