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ITINERARY - Subject to Change
Day 01: Arrival in
Bali
Transfer to
Ubud
Inn - Ubud
, 37 km from the airport. Other hotels, upon request.
Day 02/3:
Bali
Free/Optional
Tours
/Round Trip (upon request)
Day 04: Bali - Lombok/
North
Coast
Transfer to airport for the 20-minute flight to
Lombok
. Upon arrival, you will be greeted by our guide, and then drive 56-mile to the north. Drive along the coastline with scenic views of the white sandy beaches and the Gili islands in the distance, with a possibility to stop at the white sandy beach for swimming and sun bathing. On to Senaru, a village situated 2,000 feet at the altitude, overlooking the great Mount Rinjani volcano, rice terraces and the majestic waterfall of Sendang Gila, where we will venture into the nature on a two-hour walk through the greenery to learn the flora and fauna of the eastern Wallace Line. Overnight stay at Pondok Senaru Lodge/similar. Nice, good food, cool breeze region, clean, non-AC room, overlooking the volcano.
Day 05:
North
Coast
- East Coast
Walk down to the waterfall (if it is delayed the day before). Leave the north for the east coast on a drive through the National Park of Rinjani up to Sembalun highland, the ancient caldera of Mt. Rinjani, a region renown for high quality agriculture produces such as onion, tomato, garlic, etc,. Visit Karang Bajo, one of the oldest villages in
Lombok
(++400 years), a village which still keeps the former Pre-Islamic tradition descended from their ancestors since generations. The visit will be terminated by a walk through the rice terraces in the profusion of the expansive views of
Mount
Rinjani
. The trip continues to the highest country road of Lombok “
Pusuk
Pass
”-3,750 feet at the altitude, and then down to the east coast via Sapit Plateau, the region of the tobacco and fruit plantation. En route for the Lodge, stop at the biggest traditional boat docking, Labuhan Lombok, the former capital city of
Lombok
with the typical stilt houses. Night at Aco's House. The meal during the stay will be provided by the host (inclusive).
Day 06: Snorkeling and Relaxing at the deserted
Gili
Islands
After breakfast, board a local outrigger-boat for the best snorkeling sites in Lombok “Gili Petangan (3 sites)”, relax at the white sandy beach in a great tranquility, and swimming amongst the tropical endemic shore fishes in an excellent coral gardens. In the afternoon, return to the Lodge. Luncheon will be provided
Day 07: East Coast -
West Sumbawa
Drive to Labuhan Lombok where a public ferry awaits us for a 2-hour cruise to
Sumbawa
Island
. Upon arrival in Sumbawa, drive along the island's southwest coastline to Taliwang, the capital town of the new established regency of West Sumbawa, with visit to a weaving village and sea weed cultivation at
Dasan
Sari Villaggei
. In the afternoon, wander through the town of the stilt houses.
West Sumbawa
is a region greatly affected by the gold mining activity economically. Overnight stay at Balat Beach Pension by the beach.
Day 08: West Sumbawa -
Sumbawa
Besar
Drive along the island's northwest coastline to Sumbawa Besar. Stop at Marenteh village, then walk through the tropical forest to the majestic waterfall of Marenteh.
Visit
Kaung
Island
, an atoll surrounded by the magnificent mangroves, home to the local fishermen. Overnight stay at Cendrawasih Hotel* in the town of
Sumbawa Besar
. In the afternoon, walk through the capital town of
Sumbawa Besar
to a local restaurant for dinner.
Day 09: Sumbawa Besar –
Tepal
Village
(4-WD)
After breakfast, drive down town to visit the private museum of Samawa royal family, Bala Kuning (Yellow Palace). After visiting the local market, swap the transport with the local 4-WD Jeep for adventurous drive through the jungle dirt path into the interior of the
Island
. Drive the 16-mile road through the winding countryside to
Batu
Dulang
village
where the 20-mile exciting adventurous drive into the thick tropical forest up to
Tepal
Village
starts.
TEPAL is village lies in the interior of
Mt.
Batulanteh
where we will have a two-night oernight stay at the local, where no other tourists have ever done. EXCITING and INTERESTING. All meal will be provided by the host, and you will have an opportunity to help cooking. Back to a simple life.
Day 10:
Tepal
Village
Today, we will involve into the daily host’s and the villagers’ activity: visiting the primary school, chatting with the children and the teachers, and trying to teach English (no matter what language you speaks – Lomata Team will provide the teaching material), looking for nature honey, harvesting the coffee, and delivering the basic information to on the breast, cervix, and uterus cancers and their protectives local herbs.
At the night time, all the male will involve in the secret Oil Producing Process: preparing the coconuts, ingredients, etc. The Oil has multiple functions depending on the ingredient poured into; however the oil is especially used to heal the cram, to stop bleeding of a muscle injury, diarrhea, asthma, poisoning, and especially for male potency; however the oil is consumable for female.
Day 11: Tepal -
Sumbawa
Besar
Leave the village on a local 4x4 jeep for Sumbawa Besar. Overnight stay at Blue Lagoon Hotel*2.
Day 12: Sumbawa Besar - Lombok -
Gili
Trawangan
Island
Return drive to Lombok on a public shuttle bus. Upon arrival in Mataram, transfer to Bangsal off Lombok’s northwest on our private van where a local boat awaits us for a short cruise to
Gili
Trawangan
Island
. Upon arrival, transfer on a local horse-drawn cart to Villa Ombak or Desa Dunia Beda Villa. See the pictures!
Day 13/14: Gili Trawangan/Free
Day of snorkeling, swimming, relaxing, or diving.
Day 15: Gili Trawangan -
Bali
Transfer to the boat harbor, then cruise to Bangsal. Transfer to the airport for flight to
Bali
. Upon arrival in Bali, transfer to Ubud Inn - Ubud.
Day 16:
Bali
- Next Destination
Transfer to the airport for next destination/extension.
Modify itinerary as requested/as travel for learning
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