I’ve been following Local Escape for quite a while, and I’m glad to finally travel with you guys.
This is my second trip to Ujung Kulon. My first trip was quite unfortunate (I went with another open trip with poor accommodation and service), so I decided to visit again since I love how we can explore both the sea and trek the jungle here. I always joked that Ujung Kulon is like budget Labuan Bajo–it’s a nice escape not too far from home with beautiful views without breaking the bank.
Local Escape was great. The team shared very detailed information on what to bring, what to know, and reminders even before the trip. The storytelling is enjoyable; I learned a lot about badak Jawa, local superstitions, and how taman nasional operates.
Accommodation is comfortable. Even though I love nature and would love to travel adventurously, I still need a comfortable bed to sleep on and a clean toilet to use. I’m glad we got both with Local Escape.
Besides the special Local Escape itinerary, I truly appreciate your commitment to sustainability and impact on the community. One of the reasons I chose Local Escape is because you guys use reusable lunchboxes and cutlery during the entire trip (except the single-use bottled water during the start and end of the trip hehe) because I’m trying to be responsible with my waste. I often bring home plastic trash to recycle from my travels, but that’s not the most practical. Local Escape offers a solution to my travel worries in terms of waste, and that’s great.
I also believe that travel should positively impact or at least not damage local communities, hence the fact that you guys have programs to build bridges in Ujung Kulon and shelters in Waykambas is admirable.
The guides are helpful and caring, and I’m glad to connect with new friends during this open trip. I also appreciate Local Escape’s personal touch with the postcard+photo at the end of the trip :’)
Thank you, Local Escape. I’ll travel with you guys again. Waykambas is on my wishlist.