Culture Excursion Cruise Passenger

A Lombok culture tour shows you local Sasak village life, traditional handmade crafts, and unique multi-faith temples. The trip pick you up directly from Lembar Port or the Gili Mas Cruise Terminal. Tours last between 5 to 7 hours, guaranteeing you return to your ship on time.

Duration: 4.5 Hours | Pace: Comfortable & Family-Friendly
Best For: Passengers wanting to experience Lombok’s rich heritage and stunning southern coast without rushing.

Place to visit on Culture Excursion for Cruise Passenger:

  1. Sade Village
  2. Sukarara Weaving Village
  3. Merese Hill

Sade Traditional Village

Sade Village is an authentic local village in Central Lombok where around 700 residents live and protect their century-old traditions, unique culture, and ancient houses.

  • Traditional Architecture (Bale Tani): The houses are built by hand using bamboo, wood, and thatched grass roofs. A unique fact: the floors are regularly cleaned with a mix of clay and water buffalo dung to keep bugs away and make the floors stronger.
  • Handmade Songket Weaving: You will see local women sitting on their porches using traditional wooden tools to weave beautiful, colorful Songket and Ikat fabrics.
  • Peresean Stick Fighting: Visitors are often welcomed with a live show of Peresean. This is a traditional martial art where two fighters compete using rattan sticks and shields made of tough buffalo hide

Sade Traditional village Lombok Island

Useful Info for Cruise Visitors

  • Close to the Ports: The village is a 45-to-60-minute drive from Lembar Port and the Gili Mas Cruise Terminal. It fits perfectly into a normal 5-to-7-hour shore trip.
  • Local Tour Guides: When you arrive, a local English-speaking villager will guide you. There is no set ticket price, but a donation of IDR 50,000 to 100,000 per group is expected to pay your guide and help the village.
  • Dress Code: Please dress modestly as a sign of respect. Make sure your shoulders and knees are covered when entering the village.

Sukarara Weaving Village.

Sukarara is the center of Lombok’s traditional fabric art, located in Central Lombok. While other places show general village life, Sukarara focuses completely on protecting the ancient traditions of Songket and Ikat hand-weaving.

  • A Living Tradition: By local tradition, every woman in Sukarara must master the complex art of weaving before she is allowed to get married.
  • The Weaving Process: You can sit directly next to the local weavers to see how they use old wooden tools. They mix cotton, silk, and sometimes gold or silver threads to create beautiful patterns. Making just one piece of fabric can take anywhere from a few weeks to several months!
  • Try It Yourself: Visitors are invited to try hand-weaving with the help of a local expert. You can also dress up in traditional Sasak wedding outfits and take beautiful photos inside a replica traditional house.

Sukarara traditional weaving Village

Merese Hill (Bukit Merese)

Merese Hill is a famous coastal viewpoint in Southern Lombok, known for its incredible views of the Indian Ocean, rolling hills, and white-sand beaches. Locally nicknamed the “Hill of Love,” it is the most popular spot on the south coast for beautiful photos and cruise ship tours.

  • Amazing 360-Degree Views: From the top of the hill, you can look down at the clear blue waters of Tanjung Aan Bay on one side and the beautiful coast of Kuta Lombok on the other.
  • Changing Colors: The hill completely changes color depending on when you visit! During the rainy season (October to April), it turns bright, lush green. In the dry season (May to September), it transforms into a beautiful, golden-brown field.
  • Friendly Local Animals: You will often see peaceful herds of local cows and water buffalo walking and eating grass freely across the hills, adding a lovely country charm to your photos.

Merese Hill Lombok Island

Itinerary of Culture Excursion for Cruise Passenger:

  • 9:00 AM – Pier Pickup & Welcome
    Your private guide and driver will meet you directly at the Lembar Cruise Terminal exit gates holding a sign with your name.
  • 09:30 AM – Sasak Traditional Village (Sade or Ende)
    Travel time: 30 mins. Explore an authentic Sasak tribal village. Walk among unique houses made of bamboo and thatch, learn about local marriage traditions.
  • 10:30 AM – Sukarara Weaving Village
    Travel time: 15 mins. Watch local artisans create intricate, hand-woven Songket textiles. Guests can try weaving firsthand and dress up in traditional Sasak outfits for complimentary photos.
  • 11:45 AM – Panoramic Views at Merese Hill
    Travel time: 25 mins. Take a gentle 5-minute walk to the summit of Lombok’s most famous coastal hill. Enjoy breathtaking 360-degree views of Tanjung Aan Bay and the Indian Ocean. Perfect for photography!
  • 12:45 PM – Enjoy your Lunch at Kuta Beach
  • 01:30 PM – On-Time Return to Cruise Pier
    Travel time: 20 mins. Arrive safely back at the Lembar cruise dock with plenty of time to board your ship before departure.

The Price is US$ per person ( Culture excursion cruise passenger )

  • US$ 65 per person, minimum 2 people to book this tour.
  • US$ 55 per person, a minimum of 3-4 people to book this tour.
  • US$ 45 per person, minimum, and up to 5 people to book this tour

Tour Inclusions:

  • Private air-conditioned car
  • English-speaking guide
  • Parking fees
  • Cold bottled water.
  • Government tax

Tour Exclusions:

  • Meals
  • Donation
  • Tips the the crew
  • Travel Insurance

What to Bring: Comfortable walking shoes, swimwear and a towel (if you want to swim), a hat, sunscreen, and cash (IDR) for lunch and souvenirs.