TOUR CODE : SWT.200

DAY TOUR TO GILI AIR

Depart from hotel to northen part of Lombok. The first stop will be at countryside market at the village of Lendang Bajur where the local farmers grow coconut, tapioca and rice. Continue driving to Sidemen village where the local people produce palm sugar from the palms growing on both sides of the road. Stop at the overlook at Pusuk to see the valleys in the north. Descending the mountain, drive around the north coast to Pemenang and cross by "Sampan", a local boat, to the coral island Gili Air for swimming and snorkeling along the white sandy beach. (Please brings your own snorkels and mask).

TOUR CODE : SWT.300

DRIVING TOUR TO EAST LOMBOK

Set out on a driving trip to the east via the town of Selong to visit Labuhan Haji, the old harbour. During the Dutch occupation at Indonesia the KMP fleet used this harbour at the beginning of the wet season when the wind blew from west to east. From here we can see the western part of Sumbawa Island. On to Loyok, basket weaving village, and Tetebatu, a hill resort with natural gardens, a nice place to take rest.

TOUR CODE : SWT.400

HALF-DAY TOUR

Tour start at the weaving village of Purbasari at Pamotan Mayura Palace. This palace was used by the Dutch for storing guns and ammunition in 1894 during the war with the king of Karang Asem. Visit the tample at Lingsar, unique because Hindus, Buddhists and "Watu Telu" Moslems worship together in this one tample. Stop at Mataram Museum (exept on Mondays). Then on to the fishing village of Pura Segara.

TOUR CODE : SWT.500

FULL DAY TREKKING. NORTH LOMBOK

A full day hiking to the north in the foothill of Mt.Rinjani. Drive from the hotel around 2 hours with stops en route to reach Batu Koq Village. Walk up to a point to see almost all of north Lombok. Descend to Senaru waterfall. Mingle with the people at the old village of Bayan. If time permits, stop at traditional fishing village.

TOUR CODE : SWT.600

FULL DAY TREKKING. EAST LOMBOK

Early morning, set out for a full day tour. Drive to east Lombok, stopping to take photos along the way. Trekking start from Pasugulan Village at the foothills of Mt.Rinjani, to see the old mosque. Descend to the village to see the people plating or harvesting, onion garlic or tobacco. Walk 2.5 hours through the rice fields and enter a lush forest of Lemor to see the long tailed black monkeys leaping through mahogany trees. On the way back to the hotel, view the western part of Sumbawa Island, stopping at Masbagik village to see the local potters at work.

TOUR CODE : SWT.700

FULL DAY TREKKING.UNIQUE NORTHERN TREKKING

This program is regarded as a fascinating destination for trekkers in the most unspoiled area of northern Lombok, Minimum 10 hours. Drive to north Lombok, pashing through a lush mongkey forest at Pusuk, stopping to feed the monkeys. Next stop to is Tanjung village to wander around countryside market. Drop in at Bayan village to visit the oldest mosque on this island. It was the first area used by Moslems to celebrate the prophet Mohammad's birthday. Trekking start from Dasan Biloq village, Descending to the huge, crystal clear Mayung Putik Waterfall to see untouched nature only recently discovered by SWASTIKA CHARISMA TOURS. Back up to Dasan Biraq village to mingle with native Sasak people who live in traditional houses with thatched, archid roofs. See their simple lifestyle, such as water containers made from the hard shell as any large fruit and their cultivation of "Lada" (arable land), where they grow unions, peas, beans and coconuts using system called "Gotong Royong", or mutual aid, where neighbors help neighbors regardless of fenced property bound arise.

TOUR CODE : SWT.800

HALF DAY COUNTRYSIDE TOUR

Depart early in the morning to drive through the countryside to visit the local market at Lilir village. At this market see what the people have to sell and witness the real atmosphere of bargaining and buying. The costumes they wear and the way they carry their goods. En route there are beautiful mountain landscapes to see as well as the daily activities of farmers planting and harvesting their crops. After the market continue driving to visit the Sasak village of Karang Bayan to see the typical family houses of the native people of Lombok which are constructed from wood and bamboo with thatched grass roofs. The village people are still very shy but will welcome you with smiling faces. Proceed to Lingsar temple, the oldest and most unique temple in Lombok. It was built in 1714 and is still used by three religions for prayer : Hindus, Buddhists and "Wetu Telu Moslems".

TOUR CODE : SWT.900

VILLAGE OF FISHERMEN & HISTORIC TETEBATU

We leave early in the morning for Tanjung Luar, which is known as the biggest fisherman's village in Lombok. We will be present to see the fisherman's coming back to shore with their fresh catches and watch as they arrange the fish in a special way to sell them. They will also cook some of the fish using a very traditional method.
From there we go to the village of Rungkang, a center for handcrafted ceramics. We will visit a ceramics workshop to learn the secrets of the local artisans.
Afterward, we will go to a small community near the village of Loyok to observe how important bamboo is to people in Lombok. We will see firsthand how much bamboo is used in the everyday lives of the local people.
Next on our program is the village of Tetebatu, situated high up in the hills of central Lombok. We will explore the vicinity with its abundant rice fields and rich flora and see a historic old hotel, which was formerly a Dutch retreat during the colonial era.
They have there a typical local restaurant there that overlooks a beautiful panorama of rice terraces and palms.
On the way back, if time permits we can stop at a village called Beleka, known for its rattan handicrafts and finally, stop and spend some time walking around a traditional Sasak Village.