Experience Sasak culture and Lombok’s highland waterfalls in one day: watch gendang beleq drums and the Presean stick fight in Sade Village, stroll Aik Berik rice terraces, and cool off at Benang Kelambu & Benang Stokel waterfalls.
Experience Sasak culture and Lombok’s highland waterfalls in one day: watch gendang beleq drums and the Presean stick fight in Sade Village, stroll Aik Berik rice terraces, and cool off at Benang Kelambu & Benang Stokel waterfalls.
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Stepping from an air-conditioned van into the dust-swept lane of Sade Traditional Village, the first thing you hear is rhythm: the deep, measured beat of gendang beleq drums that seem to push the air forward. Dancers in bright woven cloth move with precise steps as two Pepadu warriors trade practiced strikes in the Presean stick fight — an athletic, ritualized display of skill rather than a brawl.
easy.
8–10 hours.
Suitable for travelers in average physical condition; involves short walks on uneven ground and some stairs at waterfalls
The tour runs about 8–10 hours and includes private transport, a local guide, gendang beleq and Presean performances, lunch, bottled water, and entrance fees to listed sites.
Swimming is often allowed at Benang Stokel where pools are calm, but access depends on conditions and guide recommendations for safety.
Performances are traditional cultural displays presented for visitors, often timed during visits to Sade Village; they are authentic but scheduled to fit tour logistics.
Yes—operators can usually accommodate vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free requests if informed at booking.
Sade Village preserves Sasak architecture and oral traditions reflecting Lombok’s pre-colonial social structures and agrarian culture.
Visitors are encouraged to avoid single-use plastics, stay on marked paths to protect rice terraces, and support local guides and artisans to keep economic benefits in the community.
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