Best of Lombok Day Trip: Waterfalls, Valleys & Sunset

See half of Lombok in one day: palaces, waterfalls, mountain valleys and a clifftop sunset.

A 10-hour day trip from your Lombok hotel covering the island's west, east and north regions with a live English-speaking guide. You visit the 1718 Narmada Summer Palace, hike through Sembalun Valley to pick strawberries at a local plantation, swim in the pools below Sendang Gile and Tiu Kelep waterfalls at the foot of Mount Rinjani, walk through the mountain village of Senaru, and end watching the sunset from Malimbu Hill with views toward the Gilis and Bali's Mount Agung. Hotel pickup and drop-off, all entrance fees, a full air-conditioned vehicle, mineral water and a professional guide are included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Lombok's culture and nature

• Visit art market nearby
• Tour Narmada Summer Palace
• Explore Sembalun Valley and pick strawberries
• Hike to Sendang Gile and Tiu Kelep Waterfalls
• Visit Senaru traditional village
• Watch sunset at Malimbu Hill

The experience

How much of Lombok can you actually see in a single day? This tour packs the answer into 10 hours by moving through three regions (west, east and north) without backtracking. You start with the Narmada Summer Palace, an 18th-century royal compound, then drive to Sembalun Valley, a high plateau ringed by Mount Rinjani where you can pick your own strawberries at a working farm and choose between a light hike up Selong Hill or a quieter walk through a coffee plantation.

The waterfalls come next. Sendang Gile and Tiu Kelep sit at roughly 600 meters altitude on the slope of Mount Rinjani, reachable by hiking through rainforest to reach the pools at their base. You swim in the cold water before moving to Senaru, a mountain village where the guide walks you through daily life and the culture of the local tribes. The day ends at Malimbu Hill or Nipah Cliff, both perched high enough to frame the sunset with the Gilis in the foreground and Mount Agung across the strait in Bali.

Your guide speaks English and drives the full air-conditioned vehicle the whole day, handling all the stops and timing so you move without waiting. Pickup and drop-off happen at your hotel. All entrance fees are paid upfront. You'll need to bring swimwear for the waterfall pools and wear shoes that can handle wet terrain and a light hike.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off.
• entrance fees to all sites.
• full air-conditioned vehicle for the day.
• mineral water.
• professional English-speaking guide and driver.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

Book up to10h before

AgesAdult (13 to 60 years) · Child (1 to 12 years)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, German and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 14 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Adventure Lombok

Is this one for you?At 10 hours, this tour fills most of a day and covers three regions of Lombok, so it works best if you have one full day free and want to see the main highlights without splitting them across multiple bookings. The fixed itinerary and timing mean you move on a set schedule. If you prefer to linger at one stop or skip another, a private guide or a shorter regional tour may suit you better.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, German and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (1 to 12 years).

What are Sendang Gile and Tiu Kelep waterfalls like when you get there?

Sendang Gile and Tiu Kelep are two waterfalls on Mount Rinjani's slope at about 600 meters altitude, reached by hiking through rainforest. You swim in the cold pools at the base of the cascades before moving on to the next stop.

Does the tour include meals or drinks?

Mineral water is provided throughout the day. Food and drinks beyond water are not included, so bring snacks or plan to buy meals at stops along the route.

What is Sembalun Valley and what do you do there?

Sembalun Valley is a high plateau cradled by Mount Rinjani, known as the main starting point for climbs of the peak. On this tour you pick fresh strawberries at a local plantation and can choose a light hike up Selong Hill or a walk through a coffee plantation with rustic views.

How long is the full day and what time does it start?

The tour runs 10 hours total. Hotel pickup happens in the morning. Your driver collects you and returns you to your hotel at the end, timing the sunset stop for late afternoon before the drive back.

What is Narmada Summer Palace?

Narmada Summer Palace is a royal compound built in 1718, an architectural landmark where you start the tour to explore the history and design of Lombok's royal heritage.