AGAL WATERFALL

Agal Waterfall

Marente village is located in the Eastern part of Alas sub district, Sumbawa regency. It consists of two villages; Marente Beru and Marente Loka. Farming is the main activity of the villagers.

Marente can be reached by motorcycle or car, some roads leading there are still broken and unpaved, but it is only about 2 kms, and the rest is still in good condition.

To go to Marente village takes 45 minutes from the harbor of Poto Tano, West Sumbawa Regency.

The villagers of Marente still hold onto their own tradition. Some of them are as blacksmiths, some make machetes and other traditonal farming equipment. Along with making these peices of farm equipment, comes the knowledge, which has been passed from one generation to the next generation.

Traditional farming acitivity still can be seen in this village today. The farmers still use buffalo to plow their rice fields. A system of mutual cooperation exists between farmers when planting rice and this is a way for villagers help each other.

In Marente village, people can see an exciting aspect of Sumbawanese traditional culture which is Buffalo Racing. Buffalo races are held in this area by invitation by other villages and towns in the regency

Marente village also has a very special potential object of toursim. There are 3 beautiful waterfalls; Seketok, Agal and Sebra.

Seketok (2 hours hike) and Agal (2 hours hike) is one of the highest waterfall in Indonesia, and Sebra (approximately 7-8 hours hike) is the highest waterfall in Indonesia.

There are also some wonderful rivers in Marente which has a big potential for river tubing activities.

The landscape and the nature is still untouched and the area is very pristine and beautiful.

Saketok Waterfall

Sebra Waterfall

SUMBAWA HISTORICAL TRIP 5 DAYS/4 NIGHTS

"Pancasila Temple" Photo by Aan Tambora

Join us to explore and discover the historical places and uniqueness in the area of Mount Tambora, Dompu,  Sumbawa island, West Nusa Tenggara

Some objects to be visited are historical places, and some amazing spots are as BONUS TRIP.

such as island hopping and amazing underwater explore

Details itinerary as shown below :

  

STUNNING NATURAL BEAUTY AND UNIQUENESS IN KUANG AMO

Traditional House in Kuang Amo

In the past time, villagers of Kuang Amo, a remote hamlet in the sub district of Moyo Hulu Sumbawa regency took weeks to reach Sumbawa Besar, They now take hours. Even Though the road leading there is still unpaved, rocky and dusty. And it become worse in rainy season. The population in this hamlet is less than thousand people. The village located in a valley surrounded by mountainous area and green woods. no electricity here and there is only a low signal to get connected with other people out the area.

Tarakin Megalithic Tombs

Lutuk Peti Megalithic Tombs

This hamlet become known as many heritage site from the era of Megalithic found there in the mountain of Tarakin. The people of Kuang Amo still maintain their traditional way of life, as can be seen from their home construction that hundred percent using wood and bamboo. Kuang Amo is one of several remote places are there in Sumbawa island, it is out off the map, off the beaten track, but the stunning natural beauty is recommended for Adventurous Tourist

Ai Puti Waterfall

A Young Boy waiting the Sunrise

SUMBAWA ADVENTURE 8 DAYS 7 NIGHTS

TAMBORA TREKKING 5 DAYS 4 NIGHTS

SEIZE YOUR DAY IN SATONDA ISLAND

The arrival of Sea Dream Cruises

 A gorgeous small island, located in the northernmost of the main island of Sumbawa, only 20 minutes off the shore of Nanga Miro - Dompu regency. Uninhabited island with an area of 535 acre, mostly of its area is mountainous, with the highest level at 350 meters from the sea level. The lake of Motitoi with an area of 950 meter in longest diameter, and 450 meter in shortest diameter lies wonderfully in the middle of the island.

Hosting tour group

150m

You can wander through the forest, and that will be a great activity to have the sweetest sight on the island, to the height of 150 meters from the sea level, where you can gaze down on the tranquil blue water of Motitoi lake, and feel the fresh air that gently touch you. Some wishing stones are hung on the tree's twig, it is firstly hanged by a couple from Germany that wished a baby in their live. since that time, in the year of 1991, the couple come back to the island and asked some locals from some villages at the slope of Mount Tambora to accompany them to the island, a goat was an offering as an embodiment to thanks to God as they got what

they have wished .

Snorkeling preparation

 In other side, amazing underwater panorama is an appealing things to be explored, you don't need to swim or floating to far off the shore, as it is just nearby the beaches

SUMBAWA DIVE SAFARIS

You should try to explore a wide range of underwater beauties, that could be one of your most memorable experience in Sumbawa. finding the awesome marine life, to the uniqueness of the sunken wreck is still down there lies beneath the surface. Sumbawa Dive Safaris is a great offer how you could have a great chance to witness all of real beauties in its authenticity. The 7 days 6 nights journeys, you will begin the underwater exploration from west to east, from a gorgeous small island in the sub district of Utan, to the awesome island of Satonda that is beyond the Saleh bay. 

Photo by Kas Diun's (Dive Master)

Your route is a new way to explore a wide range of picturesque and appealing places both land and underwater that lies on the magical island of Sumbawa

Mata Jitu Moyo island (Natural Swimming Pool)

Satonda island & Motitoi Lake  Photo by Fakaruddin (Dompu)

Day 1 : Bedil island - Sumbawa (2 times Dive)
Day 2 : Labu Aji Panjang Reef - Moyo island - Sumbawa (2 times Dive)
Day 3 : Panjang Reef - Moyo island - Sumbawa (2 times Dive)

Day 4 : Tanjung Menangis - Moyo island - Sumbawa (2 times Dive)
Day 5 : Calabai - Dompu  (2 times Dive)
Day 6 : Satonda island - Dompu (2 times Dive)
Day 7 : Transfer out to Bima Airport

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KERACI - SUMBAWA STICK FIGHTING

In the sultanate era of Sumbawa, Keraci (Stick Fighting) is one kind of agility contest to select some best warriors for the kingdom, the fighters have to have the power of moving, the power of beating, and nimbleness. they will dressed in a special costum called “PAMULANG” to cover their body up to their head, the Rattan stick is named “WE” is firmly tied to their wrist, the Shield which called “EMPAR” is made of a deer skin that mounted in a wooden frame. One end of the Rattan Stick is usually bigger than the other end. 

People will come to watch and form a circle. then a traditional musical called “BAGERO” be played, one fighter will immediately come forward to the middle of the audience to look for challengers, taking out the word brags. that called "NGUMANG" Nowdays, this is a kind of rare traditional attraction in Sumbawa, it is only be held in a big or particular ceremony, but.. those who are interested in seeing this amazing stick fighting, can come to Kakiang village, sub district of Moyo Hilir, Sumbawa Regency.

MEGALITHIC TOMB OF RABORAN

Raboran is a small mountain, 4km from the village of Sebasang, sub district of Moyo Hulu Sumbawa Regency. While the village of Sebasang can be reached in 30 minutes from the town of Sumbawa Besar. Raboran is an historic area, where you can see the heritage from the past time from the era of Megalith. 2 Sarcophagus can be found in a rocky small mountain there, nurtured by an old widow that occupied a very simple wooden house just nearby. 

The road’s condition is just like heading to another bigger location of the megalithic heritage of Aik Renung. The road leading to Raboran is still unpaved. Some places are rocky with a small path and dusty, it is only can be passed up by motorbike with trail tires. But the wonderful view from up there, the legend and the history will rewards your effort. 

See also : Megalithic Tombs of Temang Dongan and Megalithic Tombs of Aik Renung

MEGALITHIC TOMBS OF TEMANG DONGAN

THE HIDDEN HERITAGE IN MOUNT TEMANG DONGAN - SUMBAWA 

Let’s get back to the distant past in Pungkit, sub district of Lopok, Sumbawa Regency, where we can go and trek to a small mountain known as Temang Dongan, located about 4 km from the village. In the era of Megalith, Temang Dongan was a small village, people in the past time buried the dead body into the boulder as we known as sarcophagus. 

On the mountain of Temang Dongan there are 7 Sarcophagus scattered in 3 Different location, there is a flat just before we reached the top of the mountain, 3 Sarcophagus can be found, some of it had been splited into two, sorts of relief are sculpted to resemble a human face and animal, the local called “Batu Babung” which means “The Doll Stone”. Temang Dongan Megalithic Tomb is somewhat not nurtured, almost all the site are difficult to find as it is covered by the lush trees around it. 

The site keeper Bapak, Abdullah Panindrung told us that “actually there were about 9 Sarcophagus on the mountain, but not all of us can see the other 3 of it, if you are lucky, then you can see all the sites”. He said. He also recited us about the legend, that there was a small kingdom located on the mountain, and it is known as Dongan Kingdom. And in the history era, the community went down the mountain and built their new place which then known as “Tras” many years then, people moved again to the new place to where we are now, and named “Pungkit”. When we were on the mountain, we found 6 Sarcophagus in 3 different location, 3 in the flat area before the top, and 3 other on the top of the mountain. The top of the mountain is just a small place, covered by the bushes and surrounded by green trees. 1 hour trek, you will be rewarded by the stunning views from up there. 

See also : MEGALITHIC TOMBS OF AIK RENUNG - BATU TERING - SUMBAWA

SHOW AND TELL - SUMBAWA

Water Buffalo Race

Maybe you have seen a few of the island, maybe parts of West Sumbawa, Sumbawa, Dompu or Bima?, or maybe you don`t know at all about it or never seen any parts of it. Sumbawa island is less touristy area, but dotted with many picturesque places, small island, white sandy beaches, Stuniing waterfall with amazing natural pools, nice river with crystal water and uniqueness of Culture and heritages. Sumbawa is a land of unique diversity, many traditional villages that you must go high in the rugged mountain, seeing all the uniqueness through dance, attraction and legends. To see some amazing spots, you will have to be on motorbike, as you will pass up unpaved and rocky road that leading there, but your effort will be rewarded well by the stunning views. 

Horse Racing with Little Jockeys

Megalithic Tombs of Aik Renung - Sumbawa

Megalithic Tombs of Aik Renung - Sumbawa

See list of things to do and where to go

1. TREKKING 
a. Mount Tambora – Dompu
b. Mount Punce – Bima
c. Jaran Pusang – Sumbawa

2. SOFT TREKKING 
a. Mata Jitu waterfall – Moyo island – Sumbawa
b. Mount Temang Dongan - Sumbawa

3. SNORKELING AND DIVING 
a. Labu Aji, Tanjung Pasir – Moyo island - Sumbawa
b. Bedil island - Sumbawa
c. Paseran and Kenawa island – West Sumbawa

4. SURFING 
a. Lakey Beach – Dompu
b. Sili – Sumbawa
c. Brang Bako – Sumbawa
d. Jelenga – Sumbawa
e. Maluk – West Sumbawa f. Rantung and Tropical – West Sumbawa

5. ISLAND HOPPING 
a. Kenawa island and Paseran island – West Sumbawa
b. Bedil island, Bungin island, Keramat island, Temudung island, Panjang island, Dangar island, Gili Meriam Besar, Gili Panjang, Gili Lipan, Gili Dua – Gili Tapan – Sumbawa
c. Satonda island, Nisa island – Dompu
d. Snake island, Kelapa island - Bima

6. PICTURESQUE SLOPING SANDY BEACHES 
a. Jelenga beach, Maluk beach, Lawar Beach, Rantung and Yoyo beach, Tropical beach, Tatar Beach, Talonang beach, Kertasari Beach, Tua Nanga Beach – West Sumbawa
b. Lunyuk beach, Maci and Sili beach, Brang Bako beach, Lebangka Beach – Sumbawa
c. Lakey beach, Nungas beach – Dompu
d. Monta beach – Bima

7. TRADITIONAL VILLAGE AND UNIQUE CULTURE 
a. Mantar village – West Sumbawa
b. Tepal village, Lawin Village Kakiang Village – Sumbawa
c. Wawo village, Donggo village, Sambori village – Bima
d. Talwa Village (Blacksmith) - Sumbawa

8. MEGALITHIC AND PRE-HISTORY SITE 
a. Aik Renung Megalithic Tombs, Temang Dongan Megalithic Tombs, Raboran Megalithic Tombs, Kwang Amo Megalithic Tombs – Sumbawa
b. Cliff Temple Wadu Pa’a – Bima
c. Monolithic (The Grave of King Seran) – West Sumbawa
d. Dana Traha – Bima e. Tolo Bali Grave - Bima

9. CAVE ADVENTURE 
a. Mumber Cave – West Sumbawa
b. Liang Petang Cave, Bat Cave, Liang Dewa cave, Bedis Cave – Sumbawa

10. WATERFALL 
a. Kalela Waterfall, Pamurun Waterfall, Petung Mampis Waterfall, Kelamu waterfall – West Sumbawa
b. Mata Jitu Waterfall, Diwu Mbai Waterfall, Ai Beling Waterfall, Teba Tewa Waterfall, Teba Murin Waterfall, Pelman Waterfall – Sumbawa
c. Kawinda Waterfall – Dompu
d. Bima has many waterfall, (will coming soon to be on the list)

11. TRADITIONAL HAND WEAVING 
a. Kertasari – West Sumbawa
b. Poto village, Lengas Village – Sumbawa
c. Donggo Village – Bima

12. UNIQUE ATTRACTION 
a. Maen Jaran (Horse Racing) – Sumbawa, Dompu and Bima in Dry Season
b. Water Buffalo Race – Sumbawa and West Sumbawa in Rainy Season
c. Crashing Head (Taji Tuta) – Wawo – Bima
d. Badempa (Kicking Leg) – Sumbawa
e. Karaci (Stick Fighting) – Kakiang Village – Sumbawa
f. And Some traditional dances in West Sumbawa, Sumbawa, and Bima

See also :
The Gorgeous Mata Jitu Waterfall
Wonderful Lonely Beach in Sumbawa
Stunning Mantar Village
Cool Places in Sumbawa

SUMBAWA – DISCOVERY ADVENTURE

NATURE, CULTURE AND HERITAGE

This trip takes you to see the wild, axtraordinary culture, heritage and landscape through exhilarating. Seeing all the amazing untouched beaches and nature around the South of the island of Sumbawa, exploring the uniqueness in both local cultures and heritages that almost not nurtured. A Motorbike Journey that need 4 days 3 nights, giving you a chance to interact with the local. Sleep in their traditional house, and experiencing the local gastronomy. A mountain lodge stay will be prepared for your second night, a nice trek to heritage of Aik Renung, Seeing the Amazing Megalithic Tombs, unique cave of Liang Petang, and magical view of Bat Cave in the Village of Batu tering with expert guide who will lead you the way. It is a kind of your new way in how you can experiencing the truly nature of Sumbawa, as well as its Culture, heritage and way of life of the communities. A unique Water Buffalo Racing is another unique thing that can be seen along the journey, you will be amazed in seeing how man can have an amazing Balance in riding the Buffalo controlling two bullocks as they gallop towards a target called “SAKA” put by a man with Supernatural Powers called “SANDRO” at terrifying speeds.

Day One :

This great Adventure start from Poto Tano harbor West Sumbawa, you will be picked up by our guide and lead you the way through the south coast of West Sumbawa, 3 hours riding to your first stop in Talonang Village, a remote place where you can see the Amazing nature and beaches. Overnight in a local house and you will be served in a very simple way with local food.

Day Two

Journey proceed to Lunyuk, South Sumbawa Regency, 2 hours riding to another pristine beaches, the area of no hustle bustle. (Lunch in Lunyuk, at Simple Warung) Then heading to Batu Tering Village in another 3 hours. Staying in a mountain lodge, a wooden comfortable house nearby a peacefull and unique place of Bat Cave with nice river and natural pool below the wonderful cliff.

Day three

Trek to the Megalithic Tombs of Aik Renung, seeing the amazing heritage site from the era of Megalithic. This is one of the magnificent heritage are there in the island of Sumbawa. Afternoon time proceed to Liang Petang Cave, another unique Cave in the area of Batu tering village. Late afternoon back to the lodge

Day Four Leave Batu Tering village, heading to Kakiang village in the Northern part of Sumbawa Besar, seeing the unique Stick Fighting called “KERACI” and Water Buffalo Race. Afternoon time, heading back to Poto Tano harbor (West Sumbawa), take a ferry back to Lombok island.

Bat cave

Talonang Beach

Natural pool at the Bat Cave

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SMALL DANGAR ISLAND - SUMBAWA

This pretty tiny island is located in the northeast city of Sumbawa Besar, Sumbawa regency, or eastern side of the island of Moyo. Dangar Island surrounded by clusters of clean white sand, and most of the land in the form of savanna. In the North side of this small island is pretty good snorkeling spot. 

Beautiful scenery of Mount Tambora and along the North side of Sumbawa Island can be seen clearly from this island, including the spectacular beauty of Sunrise and Sunset. Dangar Island, is a small island located in the region of Saleh bay, the island is usually as the resting place of the fishermen who return from the sea. Amid this island there is a little mosque built by the fishermen as a place of worship. 

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UNIQUENESS AND BEAUTY OF MOUNT MANTAR AND THE VILLAGE OF MANTAR

Village Mantar is an isolated village located on top of Mount Mantar which has an altitude of 650 meters above sea level, the village has a unique history, and there is some form of historical relic’s antiquities. In addition to well-known because of its unique traditions and history, this village is also famous for its unique culture and natural beauty. In almost every side of this mountain you will be able to see the beautiful natural scenery with different background, such as when the sun rises and the sun sets. 

To get to the village of Mantar takes patience, as you will pass through the winding and steep climbs, there are two paths that can be taken, namely through the village of Tapir and the village of Klanir – Seteluk Sub- district, West Sumbawa regency. If you take the route from the village of Tapir only takes approximately 35 minutes. And if you take the route from the village of Klanir it will take approximately 50 minutes. Whichever route you take, you will pass through stunning natural scenery. And vehicles headed to the village are the type of 4WD vehicles.

Another uniqueness is what you get in this village is the story of 7 albino people, not just the story.. But you will also be able to see the evidence, i.e. 7 Albino people of all ages. Mantar villagers believe that the Albino in their village will always in amount to 7 people, no less and no more. This story originated from an agreement between the German and the Javanese as the boat they were traveling in overturned and stranded in the Northwest part of mount Mantar, the venue was renamed BANGKA BELA, or ship that split. More stories about 7 Albino are what you hear directly from community leaders of Mantar when you visit the village.

2 twin fruit jars that comes from China is another uniqueness that you can see, the urn is from the time of Ancient China. Until now the famous jars with a wide variety of stories filled with mystical things. Due to the uniqueness and the jars fame, and the local people of Mantar realized that there are some evil efforts of various parties to pick it up, then the villagers of Mantar protect the ancient jars in a small building measuring 1x1 meters in front of the front page Mosque Mantar. 

To see the natural beauty of the village of Mantar, you can do a round trip to the surrounding of the villages, on foot or riding horses. The best time to get a spectacular sight is afternoon before the sun sets and morning before the sun rises. From the western side of the mountain of Mantar you can see the beauty of natural scenery with background of Alas Strait and Lombok Island, Mount Rinjani and small islands as beautiful as the island of Belang, Kenawa Island, Mano Island, Kalong Island, Panjang Island and the island of Paseran.

And at the eastern side of Mount Mantar the awesome Sunrise will be a magnificent sight, because at that time you will feel like being above the clouds. 

 

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