Major Indonesian hospitality group, Plataran Indonesia, has taken over the management of a 382-hectare eco-tourism enclave within West Bali National Park and named it Plataran L’Harmonie.
Concept Plataran L’Harmonie boasts a coastline of more than seven kilometres and is home to more than 175 species of flora and 167 species of birds, including the Bali Starling (Leucopsar Rothschildi). It is fascinating to know that Plataran L’Harmonie conserves many endangered species of flora and birds.
The natural attraction also offers a series of programmes called Plataran Encounters which work great for corporate groups.
MICE application One of the experiences offered under Plataran Encounters is the Safari Picnic, which introduces participants to the natural habitat of Plataran L’Harmonie through a guided tour led by a ranger.
The tour takes no more than 20 people, and the group is further divided into teams of four or five. Armed with trail maps, each team will be tasked with identifying trees or flowers and the parts used for specific purposes, such as as medicine or cosmetics. The challenge would include the use of mobile phones to solve a riddle and take photos of the plant in question.
At the end of the trail, participants will enjoy a picnic lunch prepared by Plataran Menjangan Resort & Spa at a special spot in the forest, near the beach.
Service The jungle trail I took with my group comprised mostly flat land, which made for an easy walk. Our guide was very knowledgeable and he made our experience fun by mimicking the calls of a particular bird. So perfect was his imitation that we heard chirps in response.
The picnic at the end of the trip was presented with a variety of food placed in the centre of a mat and with many cushions strewn around for us to rest on. It was a splendid arrangement.
Contact
Website: www.plataran.com
