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Hidden Lombok Forest Walk | Cooking Experience & Palm Sugar Making
Discover Lombok’s Forest Life with a Guided Walk and Cooking Experience
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Group size
Up to 10 guests
DURATION
5 hours
Booking type
Join-in trip
MEET UP
At location
Group size
Up to 10 guests
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Connect with locals & nature on a tasty forest walk off Lombok’s tourist trail
Want to see a different side of Lombok, one that most travellers miss? Pusuk Forest, tucked between North and West Lombok, offers exactly that. Instead of a typical sightseeing tour, you’ll walk through the tropical forest with a local guide, learn about edible and medicinal plants, taste ingredients straight from nature, and cook a meal with a local. It’s hands-on, meaningful, and honestly… very delicious.Most forest tours are just about walking, but here, it’s all about deeper connection. You’ll taste fresh mangoes straight from the tree, dip your toes in a quiet river, get to see the process of palm sugar making and freshly roasted coffee, and cook a simple but delicious papaya curry. These small moments of slowing down and sharing stories with the locals make this an experience that feels real. Plus, 7% of your booking goes towards supporting local elderly, orphans, and low-income families, so you're giving back just by joining in.This is perfect for travellers who want to step away from the usual tourist trail, connect with nature and locals, and enjoy something more grounded and authentic. It’s a lovely half-day for curious souls, nature lovers, and even families with children — the forest walk is easy and enjoyable for all.What to ExpectGentle 2-3hour forest walk with a knowledgeable English-speaking local guideLearn about tropical plants like cocoa, ginger, banana, coffee, palm sugar, and many moreTaste fresh fruit right from the forest — mango, pineapple, cocoa fruit (seasonal)Relax by a peaceful forest river with a refreshing fruit breakWatch the traditional process of making palm sugar — taste it warm off the fire!Cook a shared lunch with locals — papaya curry and spicy sambal (optional if you eat spicy)Visit a local-style coffee roasting setup and enjoy a fresh cup brewed on the spotGood to KnowDuration: Around 5 hours in total, including walk, cooking, and mealThe forest walk is easy and suitable for all fitness levels, including childrenWear comfy walking shoes, bring insect repellent, and be ready for a little sweatTransport is not included, but hotel pick-up can be arranged for additional costThis is a join-in group tour — great for small groups, or families7% of your booking goes to charity supporting local communitiesThere are no toilet facilities during the forest walk, so make sure to use the restroom before starting the trek.
Experience highlights
Guided forest walk
Try Seasonal Fruits on the Trek
Cook traditional papaya curry
What You’ll be Doing
Guided forest walk, fruit tasting, palm sugar demo, cook with locals, lunch, coffee roasting.
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What’s Included
Local guide
Tasting of fresh fruits and plants during the walk (e.g. mango, cocoa, palm sap, depends on its season)
Palm sugar making demonstration with tasting of warm palm sugar caramel
Hands-on cooking experience preparing lunch (e.g. papaya curry and sambal if you eat spicy)
Lunch made with ingredients from the forest (with some pre-prepared items like tempe, tofu, and eggs)
Local coffee roasting demonstration and tasting
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Who you’re supporting
Community Champion
Low Carbon Hero
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Next Available Dates
Prices shown in USD
Select Time for 10 Dec 2025
Additional Information
Where we'll meet
Start Point
Meet-up at West Pemenang, North Lombok(Lombok forest tour, Indonesia)
- 15 mins before selected timeslot
End Point
- End at Start Point(s)
Transport Add-ons
Add-on 1
- One Way Transfer from Bangsal(Price: Rp122.400 for up to 4 guests)
Add-on 2
- One Way Transfer from Mataram/Senggigi(Price: Rp244.800 for up to 4 guests)
Add-on 3
- One Way Transfer from Airport(Price: Rp489.600 for up to 4 guests)
Add-on 4
- One Way Transfer from Kuta(Price: Rp601.800 for up to 4 guests)
Start & Ends
- Every Monday10:00AM - 03:00PM
- Every Tuesday10:00AM - 03:00PM
- Every Wednesday10:00AM - 03:00PM
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Suitability / Accessibility
- Vegetarian food available
- Halal food available
- Child Friendly (Recommended Age: 4+)
Cancellation & other policies
- CancellationCancel 3 days before activity for a full refund
- Minimum ParticipantsIf there are fewer than 2 participants, the host may reschedule or refund your booking.
What to Pack
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Hat or cap for sun protection
- Insect repellent
- Light, breathable clothing
- Refillable water bottle
- Sunscreen
From
Rp765.000
/person5.0(4)
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Meet your host
Ikbal Reza grew up near the forest and knows it better than most — including its struggles. As a teenager, he helped carry illegally cut wood, not fully realising the impact. After a run-in with the police, he decided to turn things around and moved to East Java to study English. That step changed everything. A few years later, he returned to the forest, this time with a new purpose: to show his community that there are better, more sustainable ways to live with the land. Through this tour, Ikbal now works with locals to grow coffee, bananas, cocoa, and make palm sugar — helping others move away from logging and towards something they can be proud of.
Experience: 10 years
Speaks: Fluent English
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