Lombok Walking & Cycling Tour: Rice Terraces & Village

Rice terraces carved into hillsides, narrow paths between water-filled fields, a river clearing in the forest.

A full-day walking and cycling tour through Lombok's rice terraces, river valleys and rainforest to Buwun Sejati Village in West Lombok, led by a local guide with hotel pickup, lunch and a bicycle or e-bike included. The route passes through agricultural land shaped by generations of farmers, stops at Karang Mejeti's river and forest, and visits sites where palm sap is collected and stingless bees are kept. Eight hours total.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Buwun Sejati Village and Nature

• Visit Desa Buwun Sejati village
• Walk through rice terraces
• See Karang Mejeti natural retreat
• Learn about palm sap collection
• Observe Karapan Sapi cultural tradition
• Discover Trigona bees and pollination
• Explore Hutan Suranadi rainforest

The experience

Buwun Sejati Village sits in Narmada district, surrounded by green hills and rice fields that step down the slopes in narrow, water-filled terraces. The tour moves on foot and by bike through these fields and along the paths that separate them, passing through the working landscape where farmers still tend the crops. You'll reach Karang Mejeti, a river clearing in the forest in nearby Sesaot, where the water runs clear and the trees close in around you.

The guide stops at places where the land itself is the work: a site where palm sap is tapped from trees and collected for sugar and traditional drinks, and an area where Trigona bees (stingless bees small enough to handle safely) are kept for honey. Hutan Suranadi, the rainforest that feeds springs and streams to the villages below, forms part of the route. Lunch is included, along with water and snacks. The tour runs eight hours from pickup at your hotel to drop-off, and you'll cover the terrain on a bicycle or e-bike, whichever you choose at booking.

Karapan Sapi, a local tradition of racing oxen that ties the village to its agricultural roots, is part of the cultural context you'll encounter. The guide explains how it fits into community life. The pace is steady but not rushed, and the route is built around what the land offers rather than a fixed schedule of stops.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off.
• a bicycle or e-bike of your choice.
• entrance fees to all sites.
• lunch and snacks.
• mineral water throughout the day.
• a local English-speaking guide.
• and a community donation.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

AgesAdult (10 and older) · Child (5 to 9 years) · Infant (under 5): free

GroupPrivate

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 13 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Bale Laut Lombok Tour Organizer

Is this one for you?The tour is led by a local guide who knows the villages and the land, so you move at a pace that lets you ask questions and linger at the sites that interest you. Choose this if you want to see how the rice terraces are actually farmed and meet the people who work them, rather than passing through as a spectator. The cycling and walking let you move through the landscape itself instead of viewing it from a vehicle.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 9 years); Infant (under 5): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is Buwun Sejati Village like when I get there?

Buwun Sejati is a rural village in West Lombok known for its rice fields, green hills and agricultural life. It sits away from the busy parts of the island and has a warm community atmosphere. The tour includes time to see how the village works and the traditions that shape it, like the Karapan Sapi oxen racing.

Do I cycle the whole tour or walk parts of it too?

The tour mixes walking and cycling. You'll walk along the narrow paths between the rice terraces to see them up close, and cycle through other sections of the route. You choose a standard bicycle or an e-bike at checkout, depending on what suits your pace.

What happens at Karang Mejeti?

Karang Mejeti is a natural clearing where a river runs through forest in Sesaot. It's a stop for rest and to take in the landscape. The guide uses it to show you the forest and water that feed the villages downstream.

Is this tour physically demanding?

The tour runs eight hours and covers terrain on foot and by bike through rice fields and forest paths. A moderate level of fitness helps. The operator notes it's not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health, or pregnancy.

What's included in the price?

Hotel pickup and drop-off, a bicycle or e-bike, entrance fees, lunch, water, snacks, a local English-speaking guide, and a donation to the community are all included. Tips for the crew are optional.

When does the tour start and how do I get picked up?

The tour includes hotel pickup. The operator will arrange the time based on where you're staying in Lombok. Public transportation is available nearby if you prefer to meet the group at a set point instead.