Mataram Trip Overview
This tour is unique because it combines cultural and natural tourism, especially beaches. besides that you can also learn to surf on one of the most beautiful beaches on the island of lombok, selong belanak.
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Duration: 8 to 12 hours
Starts: Mataram, Indonesia
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Mataram, West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia
This tour is unique because it combines cultural and natural tourism, especially beaches. besides that you can also learn to surf on one of the most beautiful beaches on the island of lombok, selong belanak.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Sukarara Village, Lombok Indonesia
In this village you will see the producers of songket and weaving crafts that are typical of Lombok which is worldwide. Interestingly all fabric craftsmen are women because one of the conditions for marriage is weaving. So many different types of woven fabric that you can see here and make ikat woven fabric This village is different from other villages. Here, you can also learn to weave cloth from the local mother craftsmen. If you are interested you can also bring home this Lombok typical ikat cloth as a gift.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Bangkang Cave, Lombok Indonesia
For those of you who want a different tourist sensation, this Bangkang Cave offers an interesting and unique view and seems mystical because there are thousands of bats in it. This bat has been around for hundreds of years. Many tourists who visit this cave to take pictures with an interesting view of natural rocks.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Selong Belanak Beach, Selong Belanak, Lombok Indonesia
Upon arrival at Selong Belanak Beach, you will be taken to an experienced local surf trainer to teach you how to surf. First of all you will be taught basic surfing techniques such as the body standing straight, choosing the strongest legs to hold the surfboard because it will affect when surfing at sea. After that you should be in a horse position but not too bent exactly like a skate board. Then the coach will also tell you to lie face down on the surf board while swinging both hands forward and backward to paddle the board. Once you are ready you will be taken to the sea to start surfing the waves.
For the record, you should be able to swim as the main requirement to learn to surf. Don’t worry about learning to surf at Selong Belanak Beach, it is very safe because the waves are not too big, it is very suitable for beginners. After you are satisfied surfing, you can rest for lunch which is included in this package. In the afternoon after surfing we will sit relaxed on the beach while watching the sunset and see a group of buffaloes walking on the beach to return to the stable, very beautiful.
Duration: 5 hours
