Published on Oct, 2024
The Drive
First, the driver, called Kiki, picked us up at our resort (Puri Mas). Despite the long drive (1hr30+), he was considerate when we wanted to stop for the toilet or to buy something, and on the way back he knew we were tired and reassured us that it was ok to sleep. Kiki was knowledgeable about Indonesia. Our conversations ranged from Indonesian history and culture, the tourism, to how tobacco is grown. Both journeys were enjoyable!
The Day Trip
We had an amazing tour guide, Addi. He had a great energy throughout the day, always relaxed and light-hearted. The private tour was only for me and my wife, and we never felt rushed to complete each activity — and there were many activities! He was happy to answer any questions we had, and kindly offered to take our pictures at each spot.
This walking tour was full of activities. We witnessed the process of making coffee powder and coconut oil, learnt about the process of harvesting rice, saw monkeys (and cute monkey babies), and ventured on a super fun walk (reminding us of Indiana Jones) to swim at two waterfalls.
We highly recommend this walking tour. We were tired after the long drive from Senggigi, but the activities (and the coffee) woke us up. If you are in Lombok for a short time, this trip is a must do. A full day of activities, and at no point did we feel bored or over-stimulated. It was adventurous, varied, and memorable!