Hidden Gems of Lombok: Tetebatu Day Tour

Hidden Gems of Lombok: Tetebatu Day Tour

Tetebatu, a name unfamiliar to many, is a nature-friendly village. Most accommodations are in the form of bungalows, and even air conditioning is a rarity! It's also located next to Mount Rinjani, the second highest volcano in Indonesia, allowing you to enjoy Rinjani to your heart's content without having to climb it.

Many of you may be encountering the name Tetebatu for the first time. It's that undiscovered and pristine. No pesky merchants, no bustling tourists, and no stuffy fumes here!

Only the bright smiles of the villagers and the refreshingly preserved nature await you in Tetebatu! If you're a brave traveler who loves exploring mysterious lands, it's well worth investing a day.

Gather around, everyone!

The tour starts from Jaya Guide's office. Jaya and his crew are locals, so they have a special pride and affection for Tetebatu.

Tetebatu is so well-hidden that even most local Indonesians in Lombok don't know about it. That's why Tetebatu people refer to themselves as Orang Tetebatu, not Orang Indonesia or Orang Lombok. Here, 'Orang' means 'people' in Indonesian.

Orang Korea, are you ready to go? After the tour, you might even call yourself Orang Tetebatu.

Let's start exploring the village!

The tour begins with a leisurely stroll through Tetebatu village. Are you ready to walk briskly from now on? You'll feel healthier after the tour.

In Tetebatu, you can catch a glimpse of the Sasak people's lives, who cherish their traditions. If you're lucky, you might even see a village wedding ceremony.

It's also a big attraction that you can constantly see plants native to Tetebatu throughout the tour! Explore various plants such as coffee, cocoa, and vanilla. Just walking is all you do, but Tetebatu has endless things to see, feel, and experience.

Tetebatu sightseeing is best after a meal

Before exploring every corner of Tetebatu, fill up on carbohydrates to recharge your energy. Since you've been thrown into the middle of nature, say goodbye to restaurants for a while! You'll eat while enjoying the green view.

The lunch menu is a lunch box carefully prepared by the guide. Don't forget to cleanse your palate with sweet watermelon! They'll also provide a table and chairs for you to eat comfortably. Be careful, as your plate will be emptied in an instant when you eat with the scenery as a side dish!

Overwhelming nature, Rice Terrace 

Rice terraces are magnificent stepped rice fields. The appearance cannot be fully captured in photos, and it is literally overwhelming beyond words.

The days when you were trapped in stuffy fine dust and concrete jungles feel like a lie! You'll be able to see yourself constantly exclaiming in admiration at the emotion that nature gives.

A place where cool water sounds greet you

Just when you're about to lose your mind to the scenery you've never seen before, we'll go see a total of 2 waterfalls.

durian Indah waterfall
Write your name before entering and go see the first waterfall. A colorful rainbow will welcome us. Were you hot from walking hard? Don't worry, seeing the pouring waterfall will cool your body and mind.

sarang walet
Splash through the water and cross big stones to head to the second waterfall! It feels like you've become Indiana Jones. You can swim and dive at the waterfall, so bring a towel, change of clothes, and flip-flops. And the most important thing to remember! Safety first! Have fun, but be careful.

Cute black monkeys, Monkey Forest 

It's time to meet Tetebatu's black monkeys!

Monkeys don't usually come close to people, so you have to watch them from afar, but don't be disappointed if you can't see the monkeys up close! The lush trees and beautiful scenery alone make the forest worth visiting.