The Fascinating Culture of Lombok
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Port
Lembar, Lombok, Indonesia
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Activity Level
Moderate
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$149.95
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 8½ Hours
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Meals Included
Meals included
Explore the fascinating culture of Lombok with a visit to Nusa Tenggara Barat Provincial Museum. Its highlights are the cloth collection, fine Kris knives, and a small Dongson drum. Most of the displays have English captions. One case holds mystical paraphernalia with amulets used to acquire supernatural force, immunity from weapons, or to foretell the future.
Narmada Water Palace features a large artificial lake whose shape resembles Segara Anak in the caldera of the Rinjani Volcano. The palace was built in 1805 by the Raja of Mataram. Narmada’s temple, Pura Kalasa, is still in use, and the Balinese Pujawali celebration is held here annually. Lingsar, another large temple complex built in 1714, is the place of worship for Wetu Telu Islam. The Hindu temple is in the northern section and features a fountain.
Heading north, the road rises over two small hills offering a panoramic view. At Senggigi Resort, enjoy an Indonesian buffet lunch.
In the central city of Mataram, you’ll visit some famous pearl shops.
More shopping opportunities abound at Banyu Mulek village, famous for handmade pottery. Take a cidomo ride (traditional horse cart) around the village to see the skilled villagers processing clay into beautiful export-quality pottery. At the local school, children are trained to make pottery from a very young age. A visit to a large gallery is included, where you can purchase finished products.
Notes:
Bring insect repellent. Shade is limited; to avoid sunburn, wear light, long clothing suitable for use as a cover-up. Bring a hat and sunglasses; wear biodegradable/reef-safe sunscreen. Bring bottled water.