Silversea Luxury Cruises À LEMBAR LOMBOK

Explore Lombok's intriguing tribal and cultural values, as well as traditional homebuilding and crafts, during this scenic and informative, full-day sightseeing excursion.

Pottery-Making

Depart the pier for the scenic, approximately 60-minute drive to the artistic pottery-making village of Banyumelek, one of the major producers of pottery in western Lombok Island. Upon arrival, take a guided walked from parking lot to get to the workshop where craftsmen demonstrate their skill in creating their delicate pottery artwork, a specialty of this village. In the early days of Lombok, most of the daily utensils were created from clay soil, which was transformed into kitchenware. The residents of this village have created the pottery for centuries. Most seem to possess natural talent, as well as the motivation to keep their pottery-making tradition alive.

Sasak Village Tour, Bale and Lumbung Construction, and a Traditional Dance Performance

Next, re-board your coach and head to Sasak Village, which is inhabited by the Sasak tribe. This old village retains its unique customs, and most of its inhabitants practise and maintain their traditional and cultural values. This village is distinctively marked by grass-roofed-houses symmetrically constructed on wood frames, and most with bamboo walls. Bale is the construction for a living house, built with a single room functioning both as a bedroom and kitchen. Lumbung is a curve-like construction functioning as a rice barn. During your guided walking tour of Sasak Village, see these typical yet unique structures and take in a traditional dance performance.

South Coast, Novotel Lombok Resort, and Lunch

Following your visit to Sasak Village, re-board your coach and proceed for lunch at the Novotel Lombok Resort, an upscale resort on Pulau Lombok's south coast. After lunch, re-board your coach and commence the approximately 1-hour and 45 minute drive back to the pier.

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 1.75-hour 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.

Sayang Sayang Art Market, Free Time and Shopping

Next, re-board your coach and proceed to your final stop, the Sayang Sayang 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.

Discover the cultural heritage and traditional arts and crafts of Lombok during this scenic, half-day sightseeing excursion.

Lembar, Mataram District, Cakranegara Town and Mayura Water Park

Depart the pier for the scenic, approximately one-hour drive to the small town of Cakranegara, located in the Mataram District. Upon arrival, a visit is made to the Mayura Water Park. One of Lombok's religious and historical buildings, it was originally known as the 'Garden Palace of Kelepug', a name derived from the 'kelepug' sound that emerged when the swift water discharged from springs in the middle of the park's pond. The Mayura Water Park emotes a peaceful, natural, religious and historical aura. The palace is equipped with a pool, arranged in a way that looks like a beautiful garden. Although the Mayura Water Park was designed with Balinese and Javanese influences, it also imparts a nuanced religious feel. In some special rituals, the temple still functions as a place of worship of the Gods.

Downtown Mataram and NTB Museum

Next, re-board your coach and continue on to downtown Mataram, the capital city of Lombok, for a visit to the NTB Museum. The museum's exterior features the relics of a cannon and anchor, mementoes of the arrival of the Dutch on Lombok Island. During your guided walking tour inside the museum, view collections depicting the island's geology, biology, ethnography, archaeology, history, numismatics, heraldic, philosophy, and ceramics. In addition, see dolls dressed in traditional Sasak, Mbojo and Samawa garb, part of the culture of the Province. In the main exhibition room, a row of glass cabinets contains funerary artefacts, as well as those used for marriage ceremonies. Other collections include manuscripts containing historical records of Lombok.

Sayang Sayang Art Market, Free Time and Shopping

Next, re-board your coach and proceed to your final stop, the Sayang Sayang 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 handicrafts such 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 drive back to the pier.

Please note: This tour involves a moderate amount of walking for approximately 437 yards (about 400 metres), with a few steps to negotiate to get on/off the coach. 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. Guests must be at least six years old to participate on this tour. The tour sequence may vary.

Explore the local handicraft traditions and communities of Lombok during this memorable, half-day sightseeing excursion.

Lembar, Banyumulek Village, Pottery Workshop, Pottery-Making Demonstration, and Shopping

Depart the pier for the scenic, approximately 45-minute drive to the artistic village of Banyumulek, one of the major producers of pottery in west Lombok. Upon arrival, visit a pottery workshop for an opportunity to observe one of the craftsmen at work. During Lombok's early days, its villagers transformed the clay soil into kitchenware and housewares for daily living, as well as irrigation systems for towns and fields. The people of this village have created pottery works for generations, and most seem to possess the natural talent and motivation to keep the pottery-making tradition alive.

Sukarara Village, Weaving Workshop and Weaving Demonstration, and Shopping

Next, re-board your coach and continue on to the village of Sukarara, one of the impressive traditional weaving centres on Lombok Island. Indonesia's weaving art form is varied and distinctive from island-to-island, and even village-to-village. Upon arrival at Sukarara Village, visit a weaving workshop for a weaving demonstration. Lombok weaving at Sukarara Village is impressive, with its beautiful motifs and designs. Observe very young girls cleverly playing the threads and wooden looms, creating patterns using figures of the moon, flowers, dragon, etc. Following the weaving demonstration, you may browse the woven goods available for sale. At the conclusion of your visit, re-board your coach and commence the approximately one-hour drive back to the pier.

Please note: This tour involves a moderate amount of walking for approximately 164 yards (about 150 metres), with a few steps to negotiate to get on/off the coach. Walking at the pottery and weaving workshops 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. Guests must be at least six years old to participate on this tour. The tour sequence may vary.