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Spend a day trekking short jungle trails to Benang Stokel and Benang Kelambu on central Lombok, swim in natural pools, and visit Aik Berik rice terraces and the Sasak weaving village of Sukarara. This 6–8 hour private tour includes transport and entrance fees, making it an easy cultural-and-nature day trip from Senggigi or Mataram.
Spend a day trekking short jungle trails to Benang Stokel and Benang Kelambu on central Lombok, swim in natural pools, and visit Aik Berik rice terraces and the Sasak weaving village of Sukarara. This 6–8 hour private tour includes transport and entrance fees, making it an easy cultural-and-nature day trip from Senggigi or Mataram.
You step off the air-conditioned minivan and the jungle breathes in front of you — humid, green, threaded with sound. A narrow path slips between palms and fern, and within a short walk you hear two different falls: Benang Stokel’s twin streams and the wider, curtain-like Benang Kelambu. Both pour into cool natural pools that practically dare you to strip down and swim.
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Operated by Solo Vida Adventures · Senggigi, West Nusa Tenggara
You step off the air-conditioned minivan and the jungle breathes in front of you — humid, green, threaded with sound. A narrow path slips between palms and fern, and within a short walk you hear two different falls: Benang Stokel’s twin streams and the wider, curtain-like Benang Kelambu. Both pour into cool natural pools that practically dare you to strip down and swim.
These falls sit in central Lombok’s volcanic foothills, where porous volcanic rock and heavy seasonal rains carve channels that feed layered cascades. Nearby Aik Berik rice terraces show how generations have tamed the slopes for wet-rice agriculture; in Sukarara village local Sasak weavers still run wooden looms and dye yarn with traditional methods. The cultural thread — farming, weaving, guiding — is as much a part of the visit as the water.
Expect a full 6–8 hour outing: about 2–4 km of walking on dirt trails and stone steps with roughly 100–200 m of cumulative elevation change between viewpoints and pools. Terrain is uneven and slick near the falls, so pace is steady rather than fast. Guides commonly include transport from Senggigi or Mataram, bottled water, and entrance fees; bring swimwear, quick-dry layers, insect repellent, and cash for souvenirs.
Timing matters: morning light is best for photos and cooler trekking; arrive prepared to wade, climb short stairways, and pause — the combination of geology, rice terraces, and living craft makes this a full-sensory day in Lombok’s heartland.
moderate.
6–8 hours.
Suitable for travelers with moderate fitness who can handle uneven, sometimes steep, short sections and repeated steps.
Typical drive times are 1–1.5 hours each way depending on traffic and your exact pickup location in Senggigi or Mataram.
Yes, both pools are commonly used for swimming, but strong currents or higher flows after heavy rain may make swimming unsafe — follow your guide’s advice.
Yes — the walking sections are short with some steps and uneven ground; most people in average health can manage with steady pacing.
Generally yes; children can participate but may need assistance on slippery sections and care near pool edges.
The Sasak people have farmed and woven in central Lombok for centuries; Sukarara is a longstanding weaving center known for songket textiles.
Stick to marked paths, avoid stepping on rice terraces, and buy locally made textiles to support community livelihoods; plastic waste control is important around natural pools.
Solo Vida Adventures operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
You step off the air-conditioned minivan and the jungle breathes in front of you — humid, green, threaded with sound. A narrow path slips between palms and fern, and within a short walk you hear two different falls: Benang Stokel’s twin streams and the wider, curtain-like Benang Kelambu. Both pour into cool natural pools that practically dare you to strip down and swim.
You step off the air-conditioned minivan and the jungle breathes in front of you — humid, green, threaded with sound. A narrow path slips between palms and fern, and within a short walk you hear two different falls: Benang Stokel’s twin streams and the wider, curtain-like Benang Kelambu. Both pour into cool natural pools that practically dare you to strip down and swim.
These falls sit in central Lombok’s volcanic foothills, where porous volcanic rock and heavy seasonal rains carve channels that feed layered cascades. Nearby Aik Berik rice terraces show how generations have tamed the slopes for wet-rice agriculture; in Sukarara village local Sasak weavers still run wooden looms and dye yarn with traditional methods. The cultural thread — farming, weaving, guiding — is as much a part of the visit as the water.
Expect a full 6–8 hour outing: about 2–4 km of walking on dirt trails and stone steps with roughly 100–200 m of cumulative elevation change between viewpoints and pools. Terrain is uneven and slick near the falls, so pace is steady rather than fast. Guides commonly include transport from Senggigi or Mataram, bottled water, and entrance fees; bring swimwear, quick-dry layers, insect repellent, and cash for souvenirs.
Timing matters: morning light is best for photos and cooler trekking; arrive prepared to wade, climb short stairways, and pause — the combination of geology, rice terraces, and living craft makes this a full-sensory day in Lombok’s heartland.