Plant Crops, Discover Lombok villages. 2D1N Itinerary: Experience Planting & Explore Tetebatu

Experience Planting in Tetebatu Tours: Reconnect with Nature in Lombok’s Green Heart

Get Your Hands Dirty, Discover Real Life in Tetebatu

Have you ever wondered what it feels like to be part of the land — to feel the earth between your fingers, plant rice in ancient paddies, and work side by side with farmers whose knowledge goes back generations? Welcome to Experience Planting in Tetebatu Tours, a soulful journey into the green heart of Lombok, brought to you by Lombok Heritage at tetebatutour.com.

Tetebatu, nestled on the slopes of Mount Rinjani, is a serene village famous for its terraced rice fields, traditional Sasak culture, and slow, meaningful way of life. In this immersive tour, you won’t just watch from the sidelines—you’ll live the experience. You’ll be barefoot in the mud, planting rice or vegetables, guided by local wisdom that has nourished these lands for centuries.

Whether you're a responsible traveler, a nature lover, or a family seeking authentic experiences, this tour offers an unforgettable opportunity to connect, contribute, and grow.

Why Join the Experience Planting in Tetebatu Tours?

1. Live Like a Local

This isn’t just a farming demo—it’s your chance to truly live the way local Tetebatu villagers do. You’ll learn how farming is deeply tied to Sasak cultural identity, from rituals at planting time to songs sung in the fields.

2. Sustainable and Educational

The tour is part of Lombok Heritage’s mission to support sustainable tourism. Your participation helps local farmers economically, while teaching you about organic farming, irrigation techniques (Subak system), crop rotation, and seasonal planting.

3. Great for Families and Kids

Children especially love planting rice and splashing in the mud. It’s a hands-on, screen-free activity that teaches patience, respect for nature, and hard work—while still being fun!

Tour Highlights: What You’ll Experience

• Guided farming activity with local farmers

• Planting rice, vegetables, or seasonal crops depending on the season

• Introduction to organic farming practices

• Traditional village tour and home visit

• Optional lunch or cooking class with local ingredients

• Scenic views of Mount Rinjani, rice terraces, and waterfalls

2D1N Itinerary: Experience Planting & Explore Tetebatu

🌾 Day 1: Dive into Tetebatu’s Farming Life

08:30 AM – Pick-up & Welcome Drink
We pick you up from your hotel in Mataram, Senggigi, or Kuta Lombok. On arrival in Tetebatu Cultural Village, enjoy a welcome drink made of local herbal tea or fresh coconut water.

09:30 AM – Farming Introduction & Local Guide Briefing
Meet your local farming family and receive a traditional "Ikat" sarong to wear. Learn the basics of what you'll be planting: rice (January–June), peanuts (July–September), or vegetables like chili, corn, or spinach (October–December).

10:00 AM – Experience Planting in the Paddy Field
Now the real adventure begins! Get knee-deep in the mud as you plant alongside your farmer guide. You’ll learn the traditional way of making planting rows, placing seeds, and working with water buffalo (optional). It’s a joyful, mindful experience that brings smiles and surprises.

12:30 PM – Farmer's Lunch with a View
Enjoy a home-cooked Sasak meal served in a bamboo gazebo overlooking rice terraces. Expect dishes like nasi balap puyung, urap sayur, grilled eggplant sambal, and tempeh curry—all from the farm!

02:00 PM – Village Walk & Cultural Encounters
Walk through Tetebatu’s peaceful village paths, visit a traditional Sasak weaving home, and see how bamboo and palm are used in daily life. Visit the community school garden project supported by Lombok Heritage.

04:00 PM – Sunset at Rice Terraces or Tibu Bunter Waterfall
Wrap up your day with a soft trek to Tibu Bunter Waterfall or just sit and enjoy golden hour in the fields with coffee or tea.

06:00 PM – Check-In to Traditional Guesthouse
Sleep like a local in a family-run homestay or eco-lodge with bamboo architecture, mountain views, and the sounds of nature.

07:30 PM – Dinner & Cultural Storytelling
Share dinner with your host family and listen to stories about Rinjani myths, farming rituals, and Sasak life over generations.

🍃 Day 2: Sunrise Walk & Optional Activities

06:00 AM – Sunrise Farming Observation (Optional)
Early risers can join the morning field rituals and see how locals collect morning dew, check irrigation, or harvest early crops.

08:00 AM – Traditional Breakfast
Enjoy Lombok black rice porridge, boiled bananas, and fresh coffee or herbal jamu.

09:00 AM – Optional Add-ons
You can choose from:

• Short Cooking Class: Learn to make urap, plecing kangkung, or Lombok-style sambal.

• Coconut Sugar Making Demo: Visit a local palm tree climber and taste the sweet reward.

• Local Market Visit (Pasar Tetebatu): See where farmers sell their produce and buy local crafts.

11:30 AM – Farewell & Transfer Back
Say goodbye to your host family and receive a small gift: a handwoven bamboo keychain made by Tetebatu artisans. Transfer back to your hotel.

Best Time to Visit Tetebatu for Planting Experience

The tour is available year-round, but the best time for rice planting is between January and June, while vegetable planting is great from October to December. Check the season when you book to know what you’ll be planting.

What’s Included

• English-speaking local guide and farmer mentor

• All farming equipment and sarong rental

• Traditional lunch and breakfast

• 1-night accommodation in eco homestay

• Transport from/to hotel in Lombok

• Drinking water, snacks, and souvenir

What to Bring

• Extra clothes (you’ll get muddy!)

• Flip-flops or water-friendly shoes

• Eco-friendly sunblock and mosquito repellent

• Water bottle (we provide refills)

• Sense of curiosity and joy

Price

From IDR 1,350,000 per person (min. 2 people, discount for families or groups)

How This Tour Supports the Community

Lombok Heritage is committed to regenerative tourism. 30% of profits go directly to:

• Farmer families who host you

• Tetebatu School Garden & English Club

• Local women’s weaving and bamboo craft cooperatives

Every time you book a tour, you help preserve the environment, culture, and wisdom of Tetebatu.

What Travelers Say

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"I’ve never felt so connected to the land. Planting rice with Pak Rizal while learning Sasak words was the highlight of our Lombok trip. Thank you, Lombok Heritage!"
— Emily & Thomas, Australia

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"Our kids loved the planting, the mud, the food—everything! It’s the best kind of education: hands-on and heart-filled."
— The Kumar Family, India

Book Your Planting Adventure Today

Reconnect with what truly matters. Nature. Community. Simplicity. Our Experience Planting in Tetebatu Tours invites you to slow down, get involved, and take home more than photos—you’ll bring back stories, skills, and soul-deep memories.

🟢 Limited slots per season to keep the experience intimate.

👉 Reserve Your Spot: tetebatutour.com

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Sow Seeds, Reap Wisdom

Modern life often pulls us away from the soil—from the roots that nourish us. But in Tetebatu, life is different. It’s slower, richer, and more connected. Come and plant—not just rice, but hope, understanding, and love for this Earth.

Lombok Heritage invites you to take a step off the beaten path and into the fields. You’ll leave muddy, but filled with joy.