Day trip · Becak

Becak (Tuk-tuk) Village Trip

Explore the village by becak (tuk-tuk), trying local crafts and foods along the way.

DurationHalf dayByBecak (tuk-tuk)FocusCrafts & foodLevelEasy

Overview

Hop aboard a becak — the local tuk-tuk — for a relaxed tour of Bukit Lawang and its surrounding villages. It's an easy, characterful way to get among daily life without walking far.

Along the route you'll try your hand at traditional crafts and taste local food and drink.

Highlights

  • Village tour by traditional becak (tuk-tuk)
  • Try palm-leaf weaving and palm-sugar making
  • See tofu and tempe production
  • Taste coconut water and, in season, durian

What to expect

  • Pickup
    Meet your becak and guide in the village.
  • Village stops
    Visit craft-makers and food producers, joining in where you like.
  • Return
    Back to your guesthouse after a relaxed half day.