EcoTerrae

Experience life in a small remote village surrounded by tropical rainforest near Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park 🌿⛰️ The area is packed with natural beauty, including more than 10 waterfalls you can explore during your stay 💧

Here, you’ll live close to nature and the local community. We cook and enjoy simple meals made from local ingredients while working together on small ecotourism projects 🏡✨ Volunteers get the chance to express their passion and creativity by contributing ideas, leading small activities, or helping develop projects during our relaxed discussion forums. We brainstorm ways to promote natural destinations, support local businesses, and inspire the community and local government to care more about sustainable tourism 🌱

Every day is an opportunity to make a small but meaningful impact while sharing your skills, creativity, and energy with a welcoming village community 💛

Terrae is run by Aprillia DM, a 25-year-old entrepreneur who is passionate about community-based tourism. You can check her activities on Instagram @Aprilliadm30 and she’s always happy to chat about Terrae and share ideas 😊

We’re a small group of local youth building this project together. Along the way, many local residents are involved too as food providers, guides, drivers, and hosts. When you stay with us, you’ll be treated like family 🏡 The atmosphere is warm, friendly, and full of the welcoming spirit of Javanese culture ✨

Terrae has even received recognition from Programma Uitzending Managers for our tourism village initiative, which motivates us to keep supporting the community through sustainable tourism 🌍💛

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Reviews

5.0
(11 reviews)11

Staff & Host

5.0

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Hostel

4.5

Learning & Fun

5.0
About the experience in: Lumajang, Indonesia

Austria

5

April invited us into her home, her family, her neighbourhood - her whole life. She and her team - Ayu and Hendra - were there every step of the way and they went beyond the Indonesian hospitality. Even though it was my first volunteer experience, I feel like I picked a very special and rare gem. Everyday, they had surprises and so many adventures in store for us. It can't get more local and authentic like this. Be prepared to experience authentic rural Java, be flexible and open and you'll have memories in your heart for the rest of your life.

about 2 months ago

About the experience in: Lumajang, Indonesia

Italy

5

It was a beautiful experience. Thanks to April and Ayu for all the activities they organize for us. I will always remember the time spent here!

about 2 months ago

About the experience in: Lumajang, Indonesia

Australia

5

Had the most amazing time volunteering here, would definitely recommend! Ayu and April are so welcoming and make you feel part of the family! They are both such accommodating and kind people! Hours are flexible and have a variety of choice as to what volunteering you do! :))

3 months ago

About the experience in: Lumajang, Indonesia

United States

5

I had a wonderful time with April and Ayu at the eco village! I had the chance to try many local foods (no sambal for breakfast 😂) and visit hidden natural gems, two waterfalls and two temples, that I wouldn't otherwise have been able to see on my own. I also got to see Mount Semeru at sunrise, absolutely incredible! It looks otherworldly! Everyone is so friendly and welcoming, I felt at ease and right at home! If you're in East Java, this is your chance to have an authentic Indonesian experience that you don't wanna miss. Thank you so much April and Ayu, see you again! 😄

4 months ago


Aprillia replied

Terima kasih mba persi😍, we miss you already🥹

About the experience in: Lumajang, Indonesia

Germany

5

Thank you dear Terrae Team for welcoming me in your homes! I've truly had an amazing time and could learn so many things, about food/culture/people/customs/religion and my stay helped me to develop a better environmental understanding. The living conditions might be a little simpler, but I will guarantee you that you will meet great people there. Big Thanks to Gi, Akyas and my Host April!!! I miss you guys and want to come back as soon as possible 💕

7 months ago


Perfect for you if you're looking for

Contact with nature

Rural

Spiritual

Mountain

Wilderness

Waterfall