Lantan Eco-Village Base Tourism Experience The Nature and The Life of Local People

The Lantan Eco-Village Based Tourism Project aims to promote sustainable tourism in Lantan Village, North Batukliang Sub-district, Indonesia. The initiative focuses on creating jobs, boosting local revenue, and preserving local culture and traditions through eco-tourism activities. Furthermore, the activities and resources provided are deeply rooted in the village’s everyday life and tourist attractions, ensuring a genuine connection with the local culture and environment. With the opportunity to stay with local families, learn about customs and traditions, and savor the tranquil pace of village life, Lantan truly becomes a second home for visitors. Through this immersive approach, Lantan Eco-Village Based Tourism not only enriches the tourist experience but also contributes to the preservation of the community’s heritage and fosters sustainable practices. Since its inception, the project has engaged 31 local youth as members of Pokdarwis Solah, collaborated with two women farmer groups, involved local housewives, and utilized 12 local homes as homestays. The project has developed collaborative eco-tourism packages, enhanced digital marketing campaigns, and participated in international programs such as the International Sustainability Academy in Germany and the Australian Award Scholarship in Sustainable Tourism to improve tourism development skills.
In, addition Lantan village is officially appointed as one of the 99 village based tourism priority programs in West Nusa Tenggara Province, it was also recognized as one of the top 500 Village-Based Tourism initiatives in Indonesia in 2023 by the Ministry of Creative Economy and Tourism.