West Bali 2 Weeks Voluntourism Program
information Get ready to discover an unspoiled West Bali and outstanding destinations in Banyuwangi while doing impactful actions for the environment.
schedule 2 weeks
Overview
Take your long holiday to the next level by joining this 2 weeks voluntourism program to discover the unspoiled West Bali and outstanding destinations in Banyuwangi while doing impactful actions for the environment. West Bali has a lot of hidden charms and stunning scenery. There are many beautiful and interesting places for you to visit, such as cultural sites, landscapes like beaches and the sea, and island-like Menjangan.
Menjangan Island is one of the best places in Bali to go diving and has some of the most beautiful underwater scenery. Unfortunately, the underseas which is the main attraction on this island face waste problems that come from various sources. The garbage brought by tourists, prayer remnants, and also waste that is carried by the current from Java or Bali are some of the waste that rest at Menjangan Island. To find the best way to manage and control the waste problem, people need to collaborate. One of the things that need to be done regularly is beach cleaning. If the trash is left piling up, it can cause many problems, diseases, and damage to ecosystems and the environment. This will damage the tourism industry in Bali, which has been the main source of income for the Balinese people.
West Bali also has a protected endemic species called “Curik Bali,” but the population is continuing to decrease because there is so many illegal poaching. Therefore, in order to preserve the existence of the Curik Bali, its sustainability must be maintained, and its habitat must be protected.
While other parts of Bali have their own unique perks, the West Bali region has many conservation areas that help to maintain ecological harmony. As a result, tourists visiting West Bali not only enjoy the scenery but also help support conservation efforts in places like Bali Barat National Park.
Bali Barat National Park is located near Gilimanuk Harbor, about 2 kilometers from Bali’s western part. It takes 3 hours to drive from Denpasar to this area. Bali Barat National Park is divided into two natural ecosystems: the land and the sea. This area contains forests such as mangrove forests, coastal forests, and monsoon forests. This is also the last remaining habitat for the Bali Starling (Leucopsar rothschildi), which can only be found on the island of Bali. The Prapat Agung Peninsula, Cekik, Tegal Bunder, Labuan Lalang, and Tanjung Gelap are home to this animal’s population. You can participate in a variety of activities due to the area’s biodiversity. Among the activities available are forest trekking, birdwatching, and visits to the Bali Starling captivity, as well as snorkeling and diving on Menjangan Island. This whole trip will definitely make your long holiday more healing for the environment, local communities, and yourself.
Seaksi Conservation
This voluntourism program is a part of the Seaksi Conservation program. Voluntourism is a tourism trend that could help tourist destinations protect the environment and encourages people to help solve social and environmental problems while traveling by doing tourist activities and volunteering at the same time.
Activity Highlight
What’s Included
Direct Impact
- Bali Starling conservation
- Climate action by mangrove planting, coral transplantation, jungle clean-up, beach clean-up and waste management
- Jungle, coastal and underwater ecosystem rejuvenation
- Local farmers, tour guide and community members empowerment by fair wage
- Your self development through fun & healing discoveries
