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LOMBOK DAILY TOURS
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MATARAM CITY TOUR
Highlights: Our first stop is Mayura, the Royal Court of former Balinese Kings,
which was built in 1744. Its main feature is the artificial lake with a floating
hall. Next is the main market of Lombok, known as Mandalika Public Market, where
one can buy clothing's, fruits and vegetables, spices, everyday utensils, in
fact almost anything! Then proceed to Lingsar Temple, which is used by both
Hindus and Moslems for devotions and then to Narmada Royal Palace, the name of
which was derived from a holy river in India. We then continue up into the hills
to Suranadi Forest, where you can trek through the forest. It's then time for a
break and you can relax and enjoy lunch at the Suranadi Hotel (lunch not
included). (Approx. 5 hrs.). |
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HOLY MT. PENGSONG & HOME INDUSTRIES TOUR
Highlights: This tour is a combination of scenic landscape and traditional home
industries. Your first visit is to the Holy Mt. Pengsong where you will be
welcomed by a group of friendly monkeys. After a short climb you will reach the
top of Mt. Pengsong from where you have great views of the surrounding
countryside. The trip continues to Banyumulek where you will observe the simple
process of pottery makings, and then Getap blacksmith village to observe the
people works in their simple kilns, to Mandalika Public Market to observe varied
products of the island, then to Rungkang Handicraft Village with various items
and souvenirs. (Approx. 5 hrs.). |
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HANDICRAFTS TOUR
Highlights: Amongst the handicrafts of Lombok are many woven items, and this
tour takes you to the villages to see how it's done. Our first stop is the
rattan basket weaving village of Beleka in Central Lombok, where they make
various baskets, woodcarvings and furniture. The trip continues to Tanjung Luar
Fishing Village, where you can observe large catches such as sharks, stingrays,
big tunas and cacaps etc. We then go North to Kota Raja ( Loyok ) Village where
they make baskets, wallets etc. from plaited bamboo. Next we drive up to the
village of Tete Batu, situated on the Southern slopes of Mt. Rinjani and the
home of the black monkeys. Here we stop for lunch at an old Dutch style guest
house (lunch not included). The restaurant offers great views of the surrounding
countryside. On the way back to your hotel we visit Narmada Summer Palace and
Rungkang Handicraft Village. (Approx. 8 hrs.). |
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SASAK & SOUTHERN BEACHES TOUR
Highlights: A comprehensive tour beginning with a visit to the village of
Sukarara, a traditional village weaving village where the cloth is made for
their everyday sarongs. Next is Penujak Village, where they make pottery for
everyday use - simple in design and primitive in style. Then continue South to
the traditional villages of Sengkol and Rambitan where you can see how the
locals live in hyperbolic shaped, thatched huts, before proceeding to the coast
and to Kuta Beach. Here you can enjoy the beach with time for lunch at a local
restaurant (lunch not included). For the energetic, climb the promontory for the
spectacular views over bays and beaches. Afternoon, we return to hotel. (Approx.
8 hrs.). |
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NORTHERN COUNTRYSIDE TOUR
Highlights: This tour combines some Lombok's unique attraction and delightful
scenery. Our first stop is at the local markets of Lendang Bajur, where one can
buy daily commodities, such as rice, vegetables, fish and spices, before
continuing on to Pusuk Forest to see monkeys in their natural habitat. We then
proceed to Sendanggila Waterfall, which is located at the foot of Mt. Rinjani.
For the energetic you may follow up stream of the river to the first waterfall,
the attraction is more fascinating. After lunch stop at the area local
restaurant (lunch not included) you may continue the trip to Senaru Sasak
Village, where you can observe traditional architecture and life style. On the
return journey, you also may stop at Sire Beach for an attractive beach view.
Then we continue the return journey through the coastal road, which offers great
views of the three offshore islands and on to your hotel. (Approx. 8 hrs.). |
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GILI AIR TOUR
Highlights: Here is your chance to see some of the natural beauty of Lombok. We
begin travelling North following the inland road through the hills and the Pusuk
Forest to see monkeys, which line the roadsides (take some fruits or nuts to
feed them). Continue down to the coast and to the village of Pemenang, where you
board the outrigger for the 20-minute crossing to Gili Air. This island is
renowned for its superb snorkelling, as crystal clear waters and a reef of
tropical corals and millions of multicoloured fish surround it. There are
numerous small losmens and bungalows dotted around the island that also have
simple restaurants where you can buy lunch (lunch not included). Return by
outrigger to the mainland and then follow the coastal road South to Senggigi
area. Travel up and over headlands and down through numerous bays; the scenery
is stunning. (Approx. 8 hrs.). |
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GILI NANGGU TOUR
Highlights: This is an opportunity to explore the smaller island, which is
situated in the southwest of Lombok. This tour will take you to Gili Nanggu, one
of the smaller isles of Sekotong Area. There some places enroute where you are
suggested to call by before reaching Tawun Harbour. Take your first stop at
Labuapi Woodcarving Village, where you can buy Lombok souvenir of woods or even
observe the woodcarvers at works. You also may stop at Banyumulek Pottery
Village to get your Lombok pottery or just to observe the pottery making
process. Photo stop can be made at Lembar for an attractive Lembar Port Harbour
view, or may you be interested in the bay view complete with locals' fishing
houses afloat in the water - you just tell the tour guide for a photo stop. You
will get aboard the outrigger boat at Tawun Harbour, and on for approximately 20
minutes across to Gili Nanggu. Get your free activity here for snorkelling,
swimming, or just relaxing on the island's white sandy beach. This island has a
restaurant where you can buy lunch (lunch not included). Afternoon, we return to
hotel. (Approx. 8 hrs.). |
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LOMBOK LANDCRUISE TOUR
Highlights: Our land cruise takes you around the top half of the island. Firstly
we take the coastal road, which offers great views out to sea. Stop at Malimbu,
from where you have great view of the offshore islands. Then continue to Senaru
and take a short walk to Sendanggila Waterfall. From here proceed to Sembalun
and visit garlic plantations; at an altitude of some 2.500 metres, the panoramic
views are magnificent. Follow the Eastward and down to Sapit, renowned for its
rice paddy terraces and the scenic panorama over Alas Strait to Sumbawa Island.
You can take a lunch stop here, and we suggest you would provide yourself with
lunch-box in this tour (lunch not included). On the return, we pass through the
centre of Lombok and stop at Narmada Royal Summer Palace, then to Rungkang
Handicraft Village. Our last stop is at Batu Bolong Temple near Senggigi to
catch the sunset. (Approx. 9 to 10 hrs.). |
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FISHING TOUR
Highlights: Here is a chance for those 'anglers' to try their skills with local
equipment. Enjoy a day's fishing in traditional steady, outrigger boat with
outboard motor. Tackle and bait will be provided and you can chose from two
different locations: off the shore of Gili Terawangan to the North, or off the
island of Gili Genting to the southwest. Both areas are well-known fishing
grounds. It's an easy hop ashore for lunch at any local restaurants (lunch not
included). (Approx. 8 hrs.). |
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LOMBOK GOLF TOUR
Highlights: This is the opportunity to experience the Lombok Golf Courses. You
may opt any one of the two international standard golf courses below where you
can test your skill on golf-stick. Rinjani Golf Country Club is an 18-hole golf
course with championship standard, has several suites, restaurant and golf club.
It is located in Peresak Village, Narmada, and some 30 minutes from Mataram or
45 minutes from Senggigi. Lombok Golf Kosaido Country Club is your second
option. It is also an 18-hole golf course, located in Sire Beach, Pemenang, and
some 45 minutes from Mataram or Senggigi. (Approx. 8 hrs). |
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THE NORTHERN ISLANDS DIVE ADVENTURE
Highlights: This diving tour is highlighting the rich marine beauty of the
North Islands, namely Gili Terawangan, Gili Meno and Gili Air. White sandy
beaches, crystal clear waters, and an amazing diversity of marine life, are
featured in this tour. We have reserved plenty of dive spots with difference
attractions from the surrounding sites of these islands. Blue coral playgrounds,
the drop walls and reefs, the Second World War shipwreck, and the amazing sea
creature watches, are amongst the attractions of this adventure. We ensure you
that our dive operator is holding a P.A.D.I. certification, and has experienced
the areas to every detail. Thus, this tour will begin from meeting and picking
up service from your hotel and proceed on driving North-ward heading to Teluk
Nare Beach, where an outrigger boat is awaiting for your diving tour. It is easy
to hope around the three islands, where some nice restaurants are available, for
a lunch stop (lunch not included). In the afternoon, you will return back to
your hotel and be with your particular memories. Tour inclusions: return
transportation on AC coach, boat, two time dive, qualified P.A.D.I. Dive Master
or Instructor, cold towel / beach towel, drinking water and refreshment, first
aid, life vest, oxygen, life insurance. (Approx. 8 hrs) |
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SOFT-TREKKING TOUR (E.R. Special)
Highlights: This is an E.R. Special Activity Tour designed for individual or
group of young and middle-age travellers. The tour highlights are the rich
floras, the local farms and the native lives of Karang Bayan and its
surroundings. When opportunity arises the soft-trekking tour participants will
be offered to taste the sweet 'tuak' from palm sugar, various fruits, such as
rambutan, mangostine, durian, pineapple, or anything, of the area and on the
season. Our participants will also have the chance to observe the locals at
works, get mingle with them in their traditional village. Several baskets of
plaited elephant grass are also produced in this village. At the end of the soft
trekking, the participants will be taken to Suranadi mountain resort where a
cool watered pool is available, and a restaurant where you can buy lunch (lunch
not included). (Approx. 5-6 hrs). |
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LOMBOK ESCAPADE TOUR
Highlights: East of Bali, across the Lombok Strait, lays the island of
Lombok, a new destination of your discovery. Lombok Escapade Tour is a
one-day-tour programme from Bali, and it is an alternative that allows
opportunity to experience the exotic of Lombok in a set-up tour programme. Tour
itinerary can be made up depending on your arrival and departure point and the
length of time available. However, the touring objects you would be recommended
to visit are as follows: Banyumulek the pottery village, Sukarara the
traditional weaving village, Narmada the Summer Palace, Karang Bayan the Sasak
Village, Lingsar the holiest and the most unique temple of Lombok, Senggigi
Beach the most popular tourist centre of Lombok and the Mandalika Public Market.
Lombok Escapade Tour, surely, would guarantee an exciting tour and everlasting
experience.
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