Kusamba Village (Desa Kusamba) Tours and Tickets

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There’s no charge to visit Kusamba Village, enjoy the beach, and see salt panners in action. However, it’s not on any public transit routes, so most travelers book a private driver: Expect to pay from 600,000 rupiah for a 5-hour charter and from 900,000 rupiah for a full-day charter.

August is a great month to visit Kusamba Village. It’s the peak of the dry season, which means that salt making will be in full swing—rain interferes with the traditional process—and the weather is perfect for enjoying the long black sand beach. Although it’s peak season, crowds are rarely an issue in Kusamba.

Yes, there are traditional salt-making experiences in Kusamba Village. Several salt farmers along the main coastal road will happily show you how they make their salt. Buying their product to take home doesn’t just make a great souvenir, but it also helps support the community.

Yes, Kusamba Village is good for kids. Most curious children will be fascinated to watch salt farmers in action, from fetching seawater to salting the sand and evaporating brine in hollow coconut trunks. Bring swimming shoes to protect against the hot sand, and be aware that there’s no lifeguard on the beach.

No, Kusamba Village is not really accessible. The main attractions are the beach, the fish market, and the salt farms, which occupy small palm-thatched shacks on the beach. Kusamba Beach is not wheelchair accessible, and the fish market vendors are too close together for a wheelchair to move between them easily.