DAY 01: LOMBOK - ARRIVAL
On
arrival at airport of Mataram, our guide will meet you and transfer
to hotel for accommodation. Full day tour to observe the native Sasak
tribe. Drive south to Rambitan/Sade village to see their traditional
hyperbolic-shaped huts supported by roughly hewn wooden beams and
learn about traditional customs and culture. On the way, stops will
be made at Sukarare to observe hand weaving, and Penunjak - one of
the many pottery villages in Lombok where clay pots of simple design
and primitive style are produced. Return to your hotel.
DAY 02: LOMBOK
Breakfast at hotel. Full day tour explores the coral island of Gili
Air, one of three small islands in Northwest Lombok (Gili Air, Gili
Trawangan and Gili Meno). There, you can skin-dive or snorkel in the
offshore underwater gardens, with their spectacular corals and marine
life. (Diving and snorkel fares are not included in this tour fare).
Or, go swimming in the crystal clear water and laze around on the
white sandy beach. Lunch boxes will be provided. On the return several
stops will be made including Lendang Banjur, a typical country market,
and Pusuk to view the beautiful panorama of the northern coast of
the island. Afternoon return to Hotel. (B,L)
DAY 03: LOMBOK - OUT
Breakfast at hotel. City sightseeing tour including Mayura-the royal
Courtyard built in 1744 by Anak Agung Ngurah Karangasem, a local market
at Sweta to see local people selling and buying their daily needs
and handicrafts. Drive to Suranadi to visit a temple famous for its
holy fish and spring waters, which are believed to give good fortune.
On to Karang Bayan, a traditional village where you will see an ancient
mosque and traditional houses. Transfer to the airport for flight
to your next destination. (B)
