Mangrove Reforestation, Nusa Lembongan: Plant Trees & Explore

Plant mangroves, then paddle through the forest you helped restore.

This seven-hour activity on Nusa Lembongan puts you to work in a mangrove nursery, planting ten seedlings along the forest edge, then explores the restored ecosystem by boat or canoe. You collect and prepare seedlings, plant them yourself, eat lunch with ocean views on Nusa Ceningan, and finish by paddling through the thriving mangrove forest. A live guide in English or German leads the day, and private transportation, snacks, lunch and the boat or canoe are included.

The experience

The day starts at the nursery where you learn why mangroves matter (how they protect coastlines, store carbon and shelter wildlife), then move straight into the work. You collect seedlings, prepare them for planting, and walk to the forest edge to put ten young trees in the ground yourself. The physical work is real but manageable, and the guide walks you through each step. After planting, you break for lunch on Nusa Ceningan with views across the water and the island rhythm around you.

The second half is exploration. You board a boat or canoe and move through the mangrove forest itself, seeing the ecosystem from water level and spotting the trees that have already taken root from past plantings. The guide points out the biodiversity the forest supports and how the reforestation work is reshaping the ecology of the Nusa Islands. Private transportation picks you up and drops you back, so the logistics are settled before you arrive.

What’s included

• Private transportation to and from the activity.
• snacks and a local lunch with ocean views on Nusa Ceningan.
• the boat or canoe for exploring the mangrove forest.
• a live guide in English or German.
• all activity fees and taxes.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 10:00

AgesAdult (16 and older) · Child (6 to 15 years) · Infant (under 6): free

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish and German

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Ecotourism Nusa Penida

Is this one for you?The seven-hour commitment means you're giving a full morning and afternoon to the work and exploration, so book this if you have the day free and want to see the mangrove ecosystem from both the planting side and the water. The activity suits anyone who can walk and bend without assistance. Those with mobility challenges will find it difficult.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and German.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 15 years); Infant (under 6): free.

What exactly do I plant and how much work is it?

You plant ten young mangrove trees along the forest edge after collecting and preparing seedlings in the nursery. The work is hands-on but not strenuous, and the guide shows you how to do it.

Is this activity suitable if I'm not very fit?

The activity is suitable for all physical fitness levels. The planting itself is straightforward, and you set your own pace. The guide will adjust to your comfort.

What happens after we plant the trees?

After planting, you have lunch on Nusa Ceningan with ocean views, then explore the mangrove forest by boat or canoe to see the ecosystem and the trees from previous plantings.

How long is the whole experience?

The activity runs seven hours from start to finish, including the nursery work, planting, lunch, and the boat or canoe exploration.

What's included in the price?

Private transportation, snacks, lunch, the boat or canoe ride, and all fees and taxes are included. You only pay for personal expenses beyond that.