Experience Overview
Get the lowdown on Bali’s beautiful neighbour on an eight-day tropical adventure in Lombok. Spend time in rural communities, meet lots of locals and discover the fascinating Sasak culture through their food, music, home industry and local crafts. From the laidback vibes of Labuan Pandan and the idyllic Gili, you’ll be lazing beachside in no time on one of Indonesia’s most pristine islands. With all the organising taken care of, just sit back and relax on the crystal-clear waters of the Bali Sea, feast on the array of fresh seafood and enjoy the friendliness of the locals as they welcome you to their slice of paradise.
Highlights
- Stay on the often-overlooked east coast of Lombok with some time spent in Labuan Pandan, taking a snorkelling trip and enjoying a secluded island lunch and a seafood barbecue dinner.
- Enjoy a Sasak dinner and performance at Tetebatu Local Community Center – be introduced to traditional Gamelan music and feast on dishes prepared by the local community in Tetebatu village.
- Explore Masbagik – this Sasak village on East side of Lombok is known for its high-quality pottery products that are handmade mostly by the local women.
- Walk through rice fields and see how the region's farmers have tended the land for centuries, still using traditional water buffalo ploughs. Then, join in and practice how to plant rice in the traditional way!
- Relax on the shores of Gili Air, swimming, snorkelling, eating and repeating – the Gili Islands may just be some of the most stunning stretches of sand you’ve ever seen.
Trip Details
Product Code: 2683
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Moderate
Transport: Boat,Private Vehicle
Guide Language: English
Supplier Code: TISM
Starts: Sanur, Indonesia
Finishes: Gili Air, Indonesia
Duration: 8 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical rating: Light
Includes
Meals: Breakfasts (7), Lunch (3), Dinner (2)Accommodation: Beach bungalow (2 nights),Guesthouse (2 nights),Hotel (3 nights)
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD 1001 (CAD 125 /day)
Itinerary
Om Swastiastu! Welcome to Indonesia. Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 6 pm this evening in Sanur, giving you a quick taste of Bali. Sanur is home to one of best Balinese Night Markets, so after your meeting, why not gather some of your fellow travellers for a night of shopping and feasting on street food – the perfect way to start your journey!
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
Today is a travel day from Bali to Lombok. First, travel by minivan from Sanur to the port of Padang Bai. Then, take a fast boat to Lombok. Hop on a minibus to Tetebatu – this hillside retreat sits within the centre of Lombok, at the southern base of Mt Rinjani, giving you spectacular views for your first night on the island.
Optional Activities:
- Lombok - Traditional wedding (750000 IDR)
Accommodation:
- Guesthouse (Number of Nights: 1)
Today you’ll experience a day in the life of the local Sasak people. Take a guided walk through the rice fields and see how the region's farmers have tended the land for centuries (using traditional water buffalo ploughs). Join with the farmers to practice planting rice in the traditional way, or have a go at ploughing. Climb a little higher, through clove and coffee plantations, to a local warung where you can try some coffee. Have lunch in the rice field, enjoying some traditional Sasak dishes. Here, your local guide is part of a female guiding association that trains and develops women in tourism. Return and recharge, before a special evening. Walk to dinner at the local community hall, welcomed by a group of Gamelan musicians. Along the way, stop at the home industry making brown sugar & coconut oil to see how the local people produce these products in the traditional way. Then, sit down for dinner prepared by the community and tuck into some Sasak delicacies while you watch a music performance.
Included Activities:
- Tetebatu - Sasak villlage walking tour
- Tetebatu - Village community dinner
- Tetebatu - Traditional music performance
Accommodation:
- Guesthouse (Number of Nights: 1)
Travel to Labuhan Pandan on the east coast of Lombok. This remote beachside location is less visited by tourists but the stretch of coastline is just as gorgeous as the hot spots. Along the way, visit the village of Pringgasela to learn the art of traditional weaving – a long-standing tradition and the main income source for the local people here. Have some lunch with the villagers, then continue to Masbagik – another Sasak village that’s known for hand-made pottery products. Almost no men are involved in the pottery process and you’ll get a chance to meet with the female artisans here as they show you some of the pottery and learn how to craft their work. Tonight, you’ll stay in bungalow accommodation amid the peace and quiet of the secluded east coast.
Included Activities:
- Pringasella - Village walk
- Masbagik - Village Walk & Pottery Demonstration
Accommodation:
- Beach Bungalow (Number of Nights: 1)
Take a trip out to the nearby coral reef today and go snorkelling off the boat. Stop in at a secluded island for lunch, with Mt Rinjani towering over Lombok in the background. Tonight, feast on a fresh seafood barbecue on the beach as the sun goes down – this really is island living at its best, so soak it all in!
Included Activities:
- Labuhan Pandan - Snorkeling
- Labuan Pandan - BBQ dinner
- Labuhan Pandan - Island Picnic Lunch
Accommodation:
- Beach Bungalow (Number of Nights: 1)
Today, you’ll travel around the spiritual centre of Labuan Pandan and Mt Rinjani, the sleeping giant of this island. Make a stop at a beach to break the journey and enjoy the amazing mountain view, then visit a local cashew plantion before carrying on to Senaru. When you arrive, you’ll walk past Sendang Gile Waterfall to Tiu Kelep Waterfall, where you can take a refreshing dip to cool off. This afternoon, take a small boat to Gili Air. When you arrive on this idyllic island paradise, take in the breezy atmosphere and maybe walk along the white beaches as the sun goes down.
Included Activities:
- Senaru - Waterfall walk
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
Gili Air is your oyster today and you’re completely free to relax or explore at your own pace. Maybe take another snorkelling trip or catch a ferry across to the other islands of Gili Trawangan and Gili Meno and work out for yourself which one has the better beaches. This evening, enjoy an optional group dinner on the beachfront as you reminisce on your adventure.
Optional Activities:
- Gili Air - Yoga Class (120000 IDR)
- Gili Air - Cooking Class (450000 IDR)
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
With no activities planned for today, you’re free to leave at any time after check-out. This doesn’t mean your adventure has to come to an end! If you would like to extend your stay on the blissful Gili Air, just get in touch with your booking agent ahead of time to organise additional accommodation.
Tour Operator
Intrepid Travel
Intrepid Travel is a global adventure travel company, dedicated to providing sustainable, experience-rich travel opportunities. They’ve been the leader in ethical, small-group travel since 1989 - taking people around the world for more than 30 years. They’re the world’s largest travel B Corporation - dedicated to being the best travel company for the world. In 2002, they established The Intrepid Foundation so their travellers could make a lasting impact on the communities they had visited. Although Intrepid Travel absorbs all administrative costs of The Intrepid Foundation, they are separate legal entities, allowing The Intrepid Foundation to grow independently. Intrepid Travel is made up of a collection of tour operator brands and 28 destination management companies all united by one vision: To change the way we all see the world.
In Business Since 1989
Reviews
Ronald - Traveled, April 2024
Great overview of Lombok island
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/22/2024
Shane - Traveled, March 2024
Overall our Lombok Discovery trip was just an amazing cultural experience thanks to our very talented, most informative and humble tour guide In Fidel Yuwono. We can’t thank him enough for our time in Lombok.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/07/2024
Kylie - Traveled, March 2024
This trip was brilliant for us. We were immensely in both culture and nature. Our guide, Fidel, made the trip for us he was brilliant. A couple more inclusions would have made it even better when got to Gili air but overall a great experience. Thank You Fidel
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/07/2024
Shkuri - Traveled, March 2024
One of the best trips I’ve been on! I went with a family member and we got to make some amazing memories. Our guide Maman was a huge reason we have a memorable trip! 10/10 recommend.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/30/2024
Philip - Traveled, March 2024
Stay away from Lombok unless you like being woken up at 5am by people chanting and your guide taking endlessly about his religion
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/13/2024
Camilla - Traveled, February 2024
Great trip, loved exploring Lombok. Our guide yan was excellent. The snorkelling and waterfall were real highlight.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/02/2024
Daniel - Traveled, January 2024
Andy did amazing job. He didn’t pick the hotels. My back is sore, I haven’t slept in 5 nights. The hotels are just above basic. I would send my worst enemy to sleep there.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 01/20/2024
Anne - Traveled, December 2023
This was a trip for my soul. Fidel took care of all the worries of travelling, I was able to relax, enjoy the fantastic company, and learn about a new part of this wonderful planet. Thank you Intrepid - I’ll be back!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 01/09/2024
Matilda - Traveled, December 2023
This trip was really enjoyable and if you are thinking of travelling to Indonesia or Bali I'd recommend this trip. We snorkeled in some really beautiful locations and had an amazing tour leader Fidel who looked after us all really well! Thanks for a great travel experience.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 02/01/2024
Clare - Traveled, December 2023
A life-enriching cultural experience in beautiful Lombok, which perfectly showcased Indonesian life in an authentic way and provided a winning combination of countryside living and secluded snorkelling spots for turtle-spotting. The idyllic Gili Air was the best way to end the trip.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 01/03/2024
Belinda - Traveled, November 2023
A good trip for first time visitors to Bali. Guna was a fantastic guide who was informative about all the places we visited.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/26/2023
Peter - Traveled, October 2023
I'm not going to write this now, as I have already experienced this form "timing out" once already. If you would like a public review, please email me and I shall submit it to you via email.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/03/2023
Sarah - Traveled, October 2023
Discover Lombok was a fabulous tour. Fascinating island not overrun with tourists. Local guide Ell was great, being from Lombok himself his knowledge/local insights were amazing and really added to the trip. The quiet east coast was stunning. Highly recommend this trip!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/01/2023
Jeremy - Traveled, October 2023
So many ways this trip could be improved, especially by intrepid using your leaders who want to be there and do a good job
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/25/2023
Christine - Traveled, October 2023
Had the most wonderful time! Our tour leader was fabulous and shared his local knowledge of this beautiful island. There are so many amazing things to see and experience. Would highly recommend this tour.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/18/2023
Celia - Traveled, October 2023
I took my very first group trip with Intrepid a few weeks ago. I had dreamt of visiting a far east remote location and I took the plunge and the risk in signing up. I was beyond impressed every inch of the experience from the Group leader, the guides that helped us with all of the local activities to the accommodations and travel. One must be very open minded when being in a very different culture and environment to what one is used to. It is a daily reminder to be courteous and kind to others in your group and locals. This was a life time experience for me and I would love to have another one. I do also realize in reality as a great reminder to myself I must keep being fit and healthy in order to go on such a long distance and remote trip like the one I just experienced.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/23/2023
Laterrica - Traveled, September 2023
I was a little nervous about what to expect from the trip because it was my first group event. I was blown away by everything and could not have dreamed a better experience. Lombok was amazing and Intprepid surpassed my expectations.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/02/2023
Ricardo - Traveled, September 2023
This was a great trip with great new friends. Our guide Mochi was just an excellent fit with the group and made the whole trip so much fun. This was my first trip with this company but for sure it will not be my last. Intrepid is a great company with for those who do not want to put too much thought into planning everything.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/02/2023
Julie - Traveled, September 2023
A much slower paced trip than Beautiful Bali which is fine if you are happy with downtime. Lombok in-comparison underdeveloped. Food fabulous. Travelled solo and was able to arrange own room for days 2/5 which was lovely. Highlights definitely Snorkeling, Gili and local villages. Our leader Mochi was exceptional and we had the best group of people ever!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/02/2023
NICOLA - Traveled, September 2023
This was my first trip with Intrepid but not my last! Loved the small group size and local experiences. Fun and educational!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/28/2023
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