Lombok Bayan Ancient Village and Waterfall Tour

Duration: 10 Hrs

Overview

The majestic Mt. Rinjani and spectacular marine life to discover, the island of Lombok in West Nusa Tenggara has no shortage of attractions both in and out of the water. It’s no wonder that Lombok become one of the most popular destination in West Nusa Tenggara.

However, this glorious island still has few other secrets just waiting to be uncovered. Many who come to the island fail to realize that Lombok hides some of the best tranquil waterfalls in the archipelago such as Sendang Gile waterfall. Exploring waterfalls is the next best thing – not to mention safer – to exploring a jungle. The journey to a waterfall usually consists of a trek in the forest, best led by an experienced guide, that ends in a sight and sensation so fantastic the exhausting trip would be totally worth it.

Bayan Ancient Vilage

Highlights

  • Visit the Bayan Beleq Mosque,one of the oldest mosque in Lombok in 16th century
  • Drive to Rinjani National Park to visit Sendang Gile waterfall
  • Stop at Pusuk Hill ; famous with it is great view and groups of monkey
  • Lingsar Temple; one of the oldest Hindus temple in Lombok island

Itinerary

Mount Rinjani is one of Lombok’s most memorable natural wonders, but you don’t have to hike the volcano to enjoy the surrounding scenery. This private full-day tour will take you the highlights of the Bayan Beleq Mosque, one of the oldest mosque in Lombok. This mosque was built by Syeh Gaus Abdul Razak, one of Islam missionary in Bayan in 16th century. The mosque has square shape with wall’s height around 125 cm. The wall is made from bamboo weaving which stands on stone foundation as high as an adult’s waist. The roof is shape like meru and in the top of it there is wood decoration which shape like a crown. The shape of the roof building describes the Hindu-Java influence which came before Islam. In front of the mosque, precisely in the north side of the mosque door, there is a gentong (an earthen pot uses to keep water supply). The gentong is sat and tied to a semboja tree. This gentong functions to keep the water for wudhu (an Islam procedure to clean the body before praying).To enter the mosque, you have to bow a bit. Inside the mosque, you will see floor from land, and an old big bedug (a large suspended drum used to signal the time for Islamic prayers to begin) which still well preserved. The four pillars of the mosque symbolize the unity of four villages which contributed in building the mosque, then we will continue drive to Rinjani National Park to visit Sendang Gile waterfall. Lunch will be served at local restaurant. After lunch we will drive to Mataram city with stop at Pusuk Hill ; famous with it is great view and groups of monkey. Last before back to hotel we will visit Lingsar Temple ; one of the oldest Hindus temple in Lombok island.

More Information

Price: 75 / person

Inclusions

  • Air conditioned transportation during tour
  • Lunch at Local restaurant
  • Mineral Water
  • English speaking guide
  • Entrance fee and donations

 

What To bring:

  • Change Of Cloth
  • Sun block / Sunscreen
  • Camera

Exclusions

  • Souvenir
  • Tipping for guide and other not mentioned in above program
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