Excursion Tribal cultural and dance performance tour at Lombok Island

Explore Lombok's intriguing tribal and cultural values, as well as traditional homebuilding and crafts, during this scenic and informative, full-day sightseeing excursion.

Pottery-Making

Depart the pier for the scenic, approximately 60-minute drive to the artistic pottery-making village of Banyumelek, one of the major producers of pottery in western Lombok Island. Upon arrival, take a guided walked from parking lot to get to the workshop where craftsmen demonstrate their skill in creating their delicate pottery artwork, a specialty of this village. In the early days of Lombok, most of the daily utensils were created from clay soil, which was transformed into kitchenware. The residents of this village have created the pottery for centuries. Most seem to possess natural talent, as well as the motivation to keep their pottery-making tradition alive.  

Sasak Village Tour, Bale and Lumbung Construction, and a Traditional Dance Performance

Next, re-board your coach and head to Sasak Village, which is inhabited by the Sasak tribe. This old village retains its unique customs, and most of its inhabitants practise and maintain their traditional and cultural values. This village is distinctively marked by grass-roofed-houses symmetrically constructed on wood frames, and most with bamboo walls. Bale is the construction for a living house, built with a single room functioning both as a bedroom and kitchen. Lumbung is a curve-like construction functioning as a rice barn. During your guided walking tour of Sasak Village, see these typical yet unique structures and take in a traditional dance performance.

Following your visit to Sasak Village, re-board your coach and  commence the approximately 1-hour and 30 minute drive back to the pier.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Lembar, Lombok, Banyumulek, Village, Pottery-Making, Sasak Village, Bale and Lumbung Construction, Traditional Dance Performance, Novotel Lombok Resort, Lunch

Note

Please note: This tour involves a moderate amount of walking for approximately 383 yards (about 350 metres), with a few steps to negotiate to get on/off the coach, 30 steps at Sasak Village and 17 steps at the Novotel Lombok Resort. This tour is not suitable for guests with limited mobility and guests who utilise a wheelchair. Lightweight, comfortable clothing with flat, closed-toe walking shoes and sun protection are recommended. The total driving distance between the pier and sites visited is approximately 3.75 hours. The tour sequence may vary.

Infrastructure in Gili Mas is basic: coaches, guides, hotels, restaurants, equipment, and services are the best-available in the area, but may not be up to the standards of those found on other excursions. Traffic may impact the duration of your tour. While riding your coach you may observe local life and Lombok countryside. Although English is very popular language in Indonesia, local Tour Guides tend to have a strong accent therefore we urge flexibility and understanding.