ABSTRACT
Tourism is one of the most significant community development tools, particularly with indigenous, remote and rural communities. This paper aimed to provide an insight on the experience of the indigenous people of Tenganan Dauh Tukad in managing initiatives of ecotourism sustainability. The role of committed local institution (Desa Adat) and individuals, empowered by effective traditional policies and regulation (Awig-Awig Desa Adat), as well as belief of Tri Hita Karana are among the fundamental aspects which contribute to the practice of conserving and protecting their natural and cultural heritage asset toward sustainability.
