Sasak Villages and Beaches Tour from Lombok

Ampenan is the suburb of the city of Mataram. Just like Chakranegara, it is part of the Mataram agglomerate, the capital. Ampenan used to be a city used by the Dutch settlers as a port for the transit of spices. It was an important port for them. Those who look around in Ampenan can still find old buildings from that time. Nowadays people still come to the harbor, but now for the cafes and restaurants, because the port of yesteryear no longer exists. On the Ampenan beach you will also find the ruins of the pier, which was built by the Dutch. Nowadays, the pier is used by the local population as a fishing spot.

Banyumulek is a village in the sub-district of Kediri, West Lombok Regency, West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. Banyumulek is a center for pottery industry throughout Lombok Island since the 1990s, where 80% of the population is involved in the work. When visiting Banyumulek Village, you will be greeted with a green gate that reads "Banyumulek Pottery Craft Center". Interestingly, when you step into the village area, you will find schools and government offices decorated with large pottery on the wall fence. So that the impression of the Village Pottery will be very thick felt. At the same time it was emphasized that the Banyumulek Village was a center for pottery. In the village of Banyumulek Lombok, making pottery is an ability passed down from generation to generation. The expertise was finally able to lift the village economy, even attracting visitors to watch and shop pottery in this village.

Lombok is an island in West Nusa Tenggara province, Indonesia. It forms part of the chain of the Lesser Sunda Islands, with the Lombok Strait separating it from Bali to the west and the Alas Strait between it and Sumbawa to the east. It is roughly circular, with a "tail" (Sekotong Peninsula) to the southwest, about 70 kilometres (43 miles) across and a total area of about 4,514 square kilometres (1,743 square miles). The provincial capital and largest city on the island is Mataram.

Sasak Sade is one of Lombok’s indigenous villages. One that will immerse you into the unique, colorful and musical culture of the Sasak Village of Lombok. In fact, 700 people are currently residing in the village. The village consists of around 150 households living in thatched houses with walls of cow dung, which is freshly applied to the house every month to repel mosquitoes and keep the house cool. Here you can also visit several homes. Don’t forget to watch the amazing Ikat Weaving and maybe pick up a traditional sarong or two.

Sukarara Village is home to many intricate and beautifully woven cloths, which forms a vital part of Lombok’s identity. On arrival into the town, locals will welcome you warmly, dressed in traditional Sasak clothing. The town specialises in Songket which is an intricately patterned woven fabric created by adding gold or silver thread through it. Woven items are created using cotton fabric, silver thread, nylon and silk. The dyes are made from natural materials like betel vine lead, bark, turmeric or tamarind. Weaving is by hand, and most locals spend their days creating. Anything from dresses, table covers, blankets, scarfs and cloth can be created. Weaving has now formed a crucial part of Sukarara village’s tourism, as many visitors flock to see locals weaving and purchase their creations.

Tanjung Aan Beach is set in Lombok and is made up of two kilometres of coastline. The hills surrounding provide a perfect vantage point to enjoy a view of Tanjung Aan Beach from above. Tanjung Aan Beach is considered to be one of the most picturesque beaches. Set in a cove between the hilly landscapes, home to sparkling white sand and crystal clear water. Lining the beach, you will find local restaurants as well as bamboo loungers to relax on.