Tetebatu Walking Tour: Rice Terraces, Waterfall & Monkeys
Walk Through Tetebatu's Rice Paddies, Then Swim in a Canyon Waterfall
You walk through working rice paddies, taste coffee at a local house, swim in a canyon waterfall, eat lunch at a village warung, and see black and gray monkeys in the forest — all with a local guide who knows the place. Hotel pickup and all entrance fees are included, so you show up and follow. The pace is steady but not rushed, which is what makes the details stick.
7h–8h
Step-by-step itinerary
Tetebatu walking tour and nature visit
- Pick up from hotel in Lombok
- Meet local guide at starting point
- Walk through rice fields and terraces
- Visit local house and taste coffee
- Swim in hidden Canyon Falls
- Explore charming waterfall in Tetebatu
- Enjoy Indonesian lunch at local restaurant
- See black and gray monkeys in forest
- Return to hotel
The Experience
The moment you step out of the car in Tetebatu, the air changes. It's cooler, greener, quieter than the beach towns. Your local guide meets you at the trailhead and points toward the rice terraces that slope down the hillside in layers of wet green and gold — this is where the real Lombok starts, away from the resorts and the Gili Islands day trips. The walking tour moves at a pace that lets you actually see things: farmers bent over the paddies, the way water channels between the fields, the sound of it. You'll stop at a local house where someone's grandmother is usually there, and you taste fresh Lombok coffee while she or a family member explains how they grow spices on the same land — cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon — and you can buy small bags if you want.
The walk keeps going through the village itself, past houses and small gardens, and then the path narrows and gets steeper. That's when you reach Burung Walet Waterfall, the hidden one tucked into a canyon. The water is cold and clear, and you swim in a pool beneath the falls while the canyon walls rise around you — it's the kind of moment that feels accidental, like you found it yourself instead of following a schedule. After you dry off, lunch waits at a local warung near the monkey forest. It's a proper meal, not a tourist plate, and it comes with the knowledge that you're eating where locals eat.
The last part is the monkey forest, technically part of Mount Rinjani National Park. Black monkeys and gray ones move through the trees above you, and your guide points out the difference in their behavior, their size, which ones are juveniles. On a clear day, you can see Rinjani volcano itself from here — a massive cone rising in the distance. The whole thing takes about five to six hours from pickup to drop-off back at your hotel in Senggigi, Mataram, or Kuta. It's not a sprint. It's the kind of day that makes you understand why someone chose to live in Tetebatu instead of on the coast.
What’s included
- Your day includes hotel pickup from Senggigi, Mataram, or Kuta.
- a local guide for the entire walk.
- entrance fees to the rice terraces, waterfall, and monkey forest.
- a coffee break at a local house where you taste fresh Lombok coffee.
- a full lunch at a village warung.
- bottled water throughout.
- and hotel drop-off at the end. You don't arrange transport, buy tickets separately, or figure out where to eat.
Operated by Jonny Tour Guide
Is this one for you?This works well if you want to see the inland side of Lombok — rice paddies, waterfalls, and village life — without renting a scooter or hiring a private driver. The fixed itinerary and local guide handle the navigation and logistics, which is what makes a full half-day of walking and swimming possible without stress.
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Top questions
How long is the Tetebatu walking tour?
Around five to six hours total, including hotel pickup and drop-off. The walking itself is broken into sections with stops for coffee, the waterfall swim, and lunch.
What's included in the tour?
Hotel pickup from Senggigi, Mataram, or Kuta; local guide; entrance fees; bottled water; coffee break at a local house; lunch at a warung; and the waterfall and monkey forest visits.
Can I swim in the waterfall?
Yes. Burung Walet Waterfall has a pool deep enough to swim in. Bring a change of clothes or a quick-dry shirt.
Will I see the Rinjani volcano?
You can see it from the monkey forest area if the weather is clear. Cloud cover and visibility vary, so it's not guaranteed, but the view is there on good days.
Is this tour suitable for people who aren't very fit?
The tour is suitable for most fitness levels, but it does involve walking on uneven terrain and some steep sections. It's not recommended for people with spinal injuries.
What kind of monkeys will I see?
Black monkeys and gray monkeys. Your guide will point out the differences in size and behavior between the two species.
Do I need to bring anything?
Wear comfortable walking shoes with good grip, bring a swimsuit or clothes you don't mind getting wet, sunscreen, and a hat. Bottled water is provided.
Is lunch included, or do I pay separately?
Lunch is included. You eat at a local warung (restaurant) near the monkey forest, and the meal is part of the tour price.
Tetebatu Walking Tour: Rice Terraces, Waterfall & Monkeys
7h–8h · EN · at your hotel
from US$ 68 per person
★★★★★★★★★★4.97523 reviews
