Lombok Getaway 4 Days / 3 Nights

This morning, pickup will be sorted from the hotel, followed by transport towards Tetebatu on the southern slopes of Rinjani National Park. Before setting off for the trek, learn how coffee is roasted the traditional way in a wok over the fire. Enjoy a glass of freshly brewed coffee and head across the rice fields, plantations and fruit gardens. No matter what the season, farmers will be busy sowing, ploughing or harvesting, and a trek through the fields and forests gives some insight into the everyday life in a rural community. Pass a monkey forest, where, with a bit of luck, it may be possible to see primates jumping from tree to tree before arriving at the scenic Tibu Topat waterfall. Continue by car to Tetebatu village for lunch at local restaurant. In the afternoon, continue to Loyok to meet a basket-making family for an introduction into the unique handicraft. The family is a typical example for many of Lombok’s residents stemming from diverse backgrounds all over Indonesia. There will be a chance to try the craft, producing some of the different patterns that are possible when weaving with the bamboo thread. Continue to a village where roof tiles are produced from clay and get familiar with the different steps of producing a tile. En route to the hotel, stop at some of the many roadside markets and taste some tropical fruit of the season. Return to the hotel in the late afternoon. (Note: Chili and tobacco are seasonal crops).

Overnight in Senggigi.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

For those who are really keen on getting away, this full day excursion to the islands of Gili Nanggu, Gili Sudak and Gili Kedis will do the trick. A short cruise will lead from island to island where the day is free to soak up the beautiful beaches, dine on local dishes, visit pottery villages and snorkel in the fish and coral filled waters off the shores. Pickup will be after breakfast from the hotel, gathering all the gear needed for the day. Take a shore drive to the southwest coast, where a boat will head across the crystalline waters to more remote islands. The first stop is Gili Nanggu, a 30-minute boat ride from Lombok. White sandy beaches, palm trees and even more stunning scenery can be found underwater where a colorful sea garden and bountiful marine life fill the seas, which makes it a great place for snorkeling. Midday, take a break from island exploring and head to the nearby Gili Sudak for a lunch of grilled fish in a very simple warung on the beach. Relax in the sands or take a stroll along the quiet beach. The next visit is to Gili Kedis, a tiny island and yet another slice of paradise, where lunch can be enjoyed alternatively (depending on availability between the two places). For the more adventurous type, it is possible to swim from Gili Sudak to Gili Kedis. Return to Lombok from Gili Kedis, where the car will be waiting at the port in Tanjungempet. There is a chance to take a fresh water shower to rinse the salt before driving back to the hotel.

Overnight in Senggigi.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy the rest of the morning at leisure until it is time to transfer to the airport for your onward flight to the next destination.