Review Author: Nosh and Josh

Review Date: 26 Apr. 2026

Review Body: If you’re even considering doing this forest tour, just book it. It ended up being one of the most memorable travel experiences we’ve ever had. We booked this on our last day in Lombok (you can also book directly with Ikbal, it is easy to find his details online). From the moment we stepped into the forest, it felt like entering a completely different world. Our guide, Razaak was incredibly knowledgeable, inspiring and passionate with his own tales of growing up in the forest. We foraged as we walked, tasting unique native fruits and plants we’d never even heard of before! The highlight was gathering ingredients ourselves and then cooking together right there in the forest. We made a delicious papaya curry from scratch, adjusting the spice level to our liking, which made it feel really personal and interactive. Sitting down to eat a meal we had helped create, surrounded by nature, was something special. Not to mention it was absolutely delicious (coming from someone who is a bit picky).. We also learned how palm sugar is made the traditional way, which gave us a whole new appreciation for it. And the coffee was the freshest and most flavorful we’ve ever tasted. What really made the experience stand out was how immersive and authentic it felt. It wasn’t just a tour; it was a hands-on introduction to local traditions and the natural environment. If you’re looking for something unique, meaningful, and genuinely unforgettable, this is it. Couldn’t recommend it more highly and can't stop talking about it! Thank you to the three brothers! I would definitely book this again!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Tom Dunn

Review Date: 04 Dez. 2025

Review Body: Ikbal was so quick to send me all the information and arrange a transfer for a great price. The tour was unforgettable. I have done several forest tours with highly qualified guides and none came close to the level of knowledge of our guide. You can tell how important the land is to him. The walk was about 2 hours - our guide made us laugh and showed us so many amazing fruits and plants. His English is also excellent, so no difficulty with communication. We then spent another 2-3 hours cooking and eating whilst sheltering from the rain, and watching traditional processes of coffee roasting and brown sugar making. Thank you for a highlight of our trip to Indonesia!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Mariana Silva

Review Date: 04 Dez. 2025

Review Body: We had the most amazing experience on this tour. The guide Razak was so kind and explained everything very clearly. You can see how passionate he is for the nature and the amount of knowledge he has. The people in the village were just amazing, they really involved us on the preparation of the food and you feel just like one of the locals. It was the most fulfilling experience we had in Lombok and we recommend everyone to try it!!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Kathy Unger

Review Date: 04 Dez. 2025

Review Body: This experience was an unexpected highlight of my travel through Lombok. The guides Zack and Ikbal were not only fantastic but so so kind and helpful and provided great advice for the next parts of my travels I loved spending time in the forest learning and "helping" make palm sugar, coffee and papaya curry. We ate very very well. It was such a pleasure being in the forest with everyone.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Jesper Nielsen

Review Date: 04 Dez. 2025

Review Body: We had an excellent time with Lombok Forest tours. The walk in the jungle itself was beautiful, and all the details we got explained was just amazing. When we arrived to camp there was a lot to see and try, we cooked together, made sugar together and even roasted our own coffee! We absolutely loved the day!

Review rating: 5

Itinerary Day 1

Itinerary Summary: Guided forest walk, fruit tasting, palm sugar demo, cook with locals, lunch, coffee roasting.

Itinerary Description: 10.00 AM : Begin a gentle 2-hour nature walk through Pusuk Forest with a local guide, where you’ll learn about tropical plants like ginger, banana, mango, cocoa, coffee, and many more — including how locals use them for cooking, medicine, and daily life. Taste fresh fruits straight from nature along the way, such as ripe mango, cocoa fruit, and fresh palm sap. Stop at a peaceful river for a refreshing fruit break (10-15 min), then continue the trek for about 20 minutes to the community basecamp. 12.00 PM : Arrive at the community basecamp and watch how palm sugar is made, including tasting the warm caramel while it's still cooking. 12.15 PM : Join a traditional cooking session with the locals to prepare papaya curry and fresh sambal using ingredients from the forest. 13.00 PM : Enjoy a simple and delicious lunch at the camp with a mix of freshly cooked dishes and pre-prepared foods like tempe, tofu, and eggs. While relaxing after lunch, observe how local coffee is roasted, ground, and brewed — and enjoy a cup of it fresh. 14.30 PM : Afterward, take a short and easy 30-minute walk back through the forest to end the experience. 15.00 PM : Estimated finish time Please note: itinerary might change depends on the actual activity timing condition