Tetebatu Walking Tour: Rice Terraces, Waterfall & Monkey Forest

Walk rice terraces, swim at a hidden waterfall, and track black monkeys through tropical forest

A 6-hour guided walking tour through Tetebatu's countryside on Lombok, combining rice terraces, village visits, a waterfall swim, and the Tetebatu Monkey Forest. The route passes through local farms and Sasak villages, includes stops at homes where traditional coffee and coconut oil are processed, and ends among black monkeys in the forest with views of Mount Rinjani throughout. Hotel pickup and all entrance fees are included. Lunch is paid separately.

Step-by-step itinerary

Tetebatu countryside walking tour

• Walk through rice terraces
• Walk along village paths
• Visit local house for coffee and coconut oil
• Explore Tetebatu village
• Walk to hidden waterfall and swim
• Enjoy views of Mount Rinjani
• Stop at scenic viewpoint
• Walk through forest to see black monkeys
• Optional visit to spice site

The experience

The walk starts in Tetebatu's rice terraces, where you move through green fields on paths that pass working farms and give a direct view of how local farmers manage the landscape. Your guide shares how the Sasak community has shaped this countryside and points out the rhythms of rural life. The kind of detail that makes the walk feel like access to a place, not a tour passing through it. Mount Rinjani rises in the distance across much of the route, and there are stops at scenic viewpoints built specifically to frame it against the terraces.

Midway through, you visit a local house to watch traditional coffee and coconut oil processing and taste Lombok coffee made from beans grown nearby. The walk then leads to a hidden waterfall surrounded by tropical forest where you can swim if you want to. After lunch (which you arrange and pay for), the route enters the forest near Mount Rinjani National Park to look for Tetebatu's black monkeys in their natural surroundings. The guide is English-speaking and local, which shapes how much context you get about what you're seeing.

Hotel pickup and drop-off in Lombok are included, along with mineral water, all entrance fees, and the waterfall ticket. The walk covers moderate terrain over six to eight hours depending on pace and how long you spend at the waterfall and monkey forest.

What’s included

• Local English-speaking guide.
• hotel pickup and drop-off in Lombok.
• mineral water.
• entrance fees to Tetebatu Monkey Forest, the waterfall, and all sites visited.
• waterfall entrance ticket.
• private transportation and driver.
• parking fees.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 07:00, 07:30 and 08:00

Book up to6h before

AgesAdult (16 to 65 years) · Child (5 to 15 years) · Infant (under 5): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 11 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 or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Tetebatu Lombok Journey

Is this one for you?The walk is steady over six to eight hours with moderate terrain through fields and forest, so it suits travelers comfortable with a full morning or afternoon of walking at a relaxed pace. The waterfall swim is optional, and the route is built around what local guides know about the Sasak countryside rather than a fixed itinerary of stops.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 15 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's the terrain like on the Tetebatu walking tour?

The route follows scenic walking trails through rice terraces, village paths, and tropical forest near Mount Rinjani National Park. The terrain is mixed (some flat sections through fields and villages, some forest trails), and the pace is steady over six to eight hours, so moderate fitness is needed.

Can I swim at the waterfall?

Yes, the hidden waterfall stop includes an opportunity to swim if you want to. The waterfall is surrounded by tropical greenery and is a natural part of the route, not a separate activity.

What will I see in the Tetebatu Monkey Forest?

The Tetebatu Monkey Forest is home to black monkeys that live in their natural surroundings in the tropical forest. Your guide will help you spot them as you walk through the forest near Mount Rinjani National Park.

Is the coffee tasting included?

Yes, you visit a local home to see traditional coffee processing and taste authentic Lombok coffee made from beans grown in the area. Coconut oil processing is also demonstrated at the same stop.

What's included in the tour price?

The tour includes a local English-speaking guide, hotel pickup and drop-off, mineral water, all entrance fees to the sites you visit, the waterfall entrance ticket, and parking. Lunch is paid separately and arranged directly with the guide.