| Mt Rinjani
National Park - Soft Trekking |
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SEMBALUN LAWANG VILLAGE WALK
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This
half - day walk explores a village and countryside in an ancient
caldera. Located in the foothills on the
spectacular volcano Mt. Rinjani at 3726 m it is the second highest
volcano in Indonesia and the sacred mountain of the Sasak people. Sembalun Lawang is a gateway to Gunung Rinjani National park.
Most of the communities are farmers who are a mixture of the
indigenous people and new comers from other areas of
Lombok.
Our walk starts in the fields where the community’s system of
farming can be seen. We follow the terraces of the fields and stop
for while to talk to the farmers. The walk then leads to the hill
where you can gain a beautiful view of the rice field in the valley.
Further you can enjoy amazing views of tropical forest, neighboring
villages and the sea. Descending from the hill you will see bamboo
gardens and along the way you will also see coffee trees.
Formerly Sembalun was know as coffee producer and then
the community changed to garlic growing because it helped increase
their income especially during the garlic boom around
1992.
Along the way your guide will explain what farmers
are planting such as garlic, onion, carrot, potatoes etc. next is
the traditional village, Desa Beleq, which was the original village
of Sembalun Lawang .
The buildings are replicas of those that stood
many years ago. The village always consisted of seven houses and
never more than that so that the following generations had to move
away to live. Your guide will explain the architecture and other
interesting things that are found inside the houses.
Make sure you bring your camera - the views are
simply spectacular! On a clear day you may even catch a glimpse of
Sumbawa island over the tropical ocean and to the west the lofty
summit of Mt. Rinjani. This natural and cultural diversity maces the
walk an unforgettable part of your Lombok experience.
Wear walk shoes, a sun hat, bring sunscreen,
water& a spare film.
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Price per person
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1 pax |
2 - 3 |
4 - 8 |
9 - 15 |
16 - up |
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US $ 130.00 |
US $
80.00 |
US $ 65.00 |
US $
50.00 |
US $ 40.00 |
Price
includes:
- Full AC Private Car
from hotel - sembalun - hotel (roundtrip)
- Lunch at Local
restaurant
- English Speaking Guide
- National Park Entrance
Fees
- Soft drinks
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