Sasak Villages & Southern Beaches with Water Buffalo Walk

Leaving your hotel in the Senggigi area, we will drive south passing through the vicinity town of Ampenan, Mataram, Cakranegara, and we will stop at a junction to commence a short horse-cart ride to Banyumulek Village. The horse-cart is locally called ‘Cidomo’ a single horse-dragen-cart, and it is traditional means of transportation in Lombok Island. Banyumulek is renowned for its superb potteries, though its made with simple tools and in a simple process, the products are widely exported nowadays. We will pay a visit to a pottery center where we can have a hand-in opportunity helped by the local expert. You can bring your creation home as a souvenir from this village. Our drive is continued following the main road inland up to Puyung and turn right on a country road to Sukarara Village. This village has been long well-known for its fabulous weavings of of ikat and Songket fabrics. The weaving process is done on a simple hand-loom, and the weavers possess natural talents and therefore they are skillful in handling the loom and experts in designing patterns of symbols and figures derived from their traditional beliefs. A hand-in opportunity will be offered to every tour participant. They will guide you on how to weave well. You may also try to dress up in Sasak’s costumes and take memorable photos set in a traditional house as the background. After Sukarara Village we will return to the main road and drive to Sade Traditional Village. This village is located after approximately 15 minutes drive from Kuta Beach and it is situated in the middle of mountainous surroundings. We can see the traditional house “Bale Tani” the living place and the traditional rice barn where the locals store rice after the harvest season. The houses are very simple of a thatch roof, bamboo wall, and the floor cemented by the mix of cow dunks and clay soils. The people are the native of Lombok and they still preserve old traditions and way of life inherited by generations. We will drive down to the beach of Kuta and stop at a local restaurant for lunch (set menu lunch is included). Your Southern Beaches Trip will not complete without taking a visit to Tanjung Aan Beach and Seger Beach. The first one is renowned for its magnificent bay views, and glistening white sands. The second one offers a promontory climb rewarded by panoramic beach views. Seger Beach is where an annual festival of “Bau Nyale’ being held. This festival is related to a local legend about a lovely princess who had committed suicide here on Seger Beach to avoid inter-clans war that surely would be giving misery to her own people. This legend is inherited by generations amongst the Sasak people, and so the celebration is held once a year as a remembrance of the princess. Continue drive to follow the country road for next short photo stop at “Gua Raksasa” giant cave, and Gunung Perabu Lookout Point (where we can view almost all the beaches of Kuta including the promontories scattered around the beaches). Late afternoon to Selong Belanak Beach, pristine white sandy beach with a beautiful bay. We will have a few minutes of photo stop here for watching the water buffalo on the beach is one of the unique experiences that make Selong Belanak special. These gentle giants roam freely, particularly in the early morning and late afternoon, creating a peaceful atmosphere that blends nature with local culture. Return to your hotel in Senggigi for overnight.