Excursion Journey through the royal park tour at Lombok Island

Discover the splendid beauty and sights of the 'Brother Island of Bali' during this picturesque, half-day sightseeing excursion to Lombok.

Gili Mas, Lombok, and Narmada Royal Park & Temple

Depart the pier for the scenic, approximately one hour and 15-minute drive to the Lombok. Upon arrival, a visit is made to the approximately 4.9-acre (about two-hectare) Narmada Royal Park & Temple, built in 1727 by the King of Mataram Lombok, Anak Agung Ngurah Karangasem, as the site of the Pakelem Ceremony held every full-moon between October and November. In addition to the ceremony, Narmada Royal Park is also used as a resting place of the royal family during the dry season. After a guided tour of the park and temple ground, re-board your coach and continue driving toward the north end of Ampenan for a visit to the Lingsar Temple.

Lingsar Temple

Lombok's most important religious site, the Lingsar Temple was built in 1714 by Balinese Hindus when they first visited Lombok; however, the Lingsar Temple is not a purely Hindu temple. It represents a blending of the Hindu tradition with Wektu Telu, a religion practiced by the Sasak people, natives of Lombok. The Lingsar temple is famous for a pool of water in the Wektu Telu area, which is sacred to the deity of Wisnu.

Sesela Art Market, Free Time and Shopping

Next, re-board your coach and proceed to your final stop, the Sesela Art Market. This local art market was built as a hub for Lombok Island residents and craftsmen to display and sell their crafts. The market consists of small stores selling such handicrafts as wooden, rattan, cane and bamboo products, along with antiques and traditional woven cloth (ikat). During your visit, some free time is made available to browse the items available for sale. At the conclusion of your visit, re-board your coach and commence the approximately one-hour and half drive back to the pier.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Lembar, Lombok, Narmada Royal Park & Temple, Lingsar Temple, Sesela Art Market, Free Time, Shopping

Note

Please note: This tour involves a moderate amount of walking for approximately 547 yards (about 500 metres), with a few steps to negotiate to get on/off the coach, six steps at the Sayang Market, ten steps at the Lingsar Temple and 30 steps at Narmanda Park. Walking at the Sayang Sayang Art Market is at the discretion of each guest. This tour is not suitable for guests with limited mobility and guests who utilise a wheelchair. Lightweight, comfortable clothing with flat, closed-toe walking shoes and sun protection are recommended. The total driving distance between the pier and Lombok is approximately 1.75 hours in each direction. The tour sequence may vary.

Infrastructure in Gili Mas is basic: coaches, guides, hotels, restaurants, equipment, and services are the best-available in the area, but may not be up to the standards of those found on other excursions. Traffic may impact the duration of your tour. While riding your coach you may observe local life and Lombok countryside. Although English is very popular language in Indonesia, local Tour Guides tend to have a strong accent therefore we urge flexibility and understanding.