Jaringan Ekowisata Desa (JED)

Jaringan Ekowisata Desa, or JED, connects visitors with four Balinese villages that design and host their own tourism experiences: Kiadan Pelaga in the coffee highlands, Dukuh Sibetan known for its salak wine, Tenganan Pegringsingan with its double ikat weaving, and the seaweed-farming community of Nusa Ceningan. Days involve forest garden walks with local farmers, weaving and craft demonstrations, plus time in village homes.

Founded in 2002 by four villages with the Wisnu Foundation, one of Bali's oldest environmental NGOs, JED is owned and run by the communities. Income is split between the local banjar community group, the village temple, and a fund for future conservation projects, so no single household or middleman captures the benefit. Guests typically leave having spent time in a village most tourists never reach.