Craft All-Natural Lombok Soaps

Craft All-Natural Lombok Soaps in Tetebatu: A Full-Day Cultural Workshop Experience with Lombok Heritage

Reconnect with Nature, Craft with Heart

Imagine a place where the air smells like lemongrass, coconuts fall freely from the trees, and time seems to slow down. Welcome to Tetebatu, a serene village nestled at the foot of Mount Rinjani in East Lombok. Known for its stunning rice terraces and cultural authenticity, Tetebatu offers more than just breathtaking views—it’s a living classroom of tradition and sustainability.

At Lombok Heritage, we invite you to join a full-day immersive tour: Craft All-Natural Lombok Soaps in Tetebatu, where you’ll discover the secrets of herbal remedies and organic soap-making passed down through generations.

This isn’t just a tour. It’s a journey into the heart of local wisdom, where you’ll create, learn, and connect with the essence of Lombok.

Why This Tour is Special

• 🌿 Authentic Village Experience

• 🧼 Hands-on Organic Soap Workshop

• 🧖‍♀️ Explore Traditional Herbal Ingredients

• 🐃 Meet Local Farmers & Cattle Herders

• 🌾 Enjoy a Farm-to-Table Lunch with Village Family

• 🧳 Eco-Friendly, Ethical, and Enriching

Full-Day Itinerary: Craft All-Natural Lombok Soaps in Tetebatu

📍 Location: Tetebatu Cultural Village, Lombok Timur, Indonesia

Duration: ~7-8 Hours | Start Time: 9:00 AM | Best Season: Dry Season (April–October)

🕘 9:00 AM – Welcome Ceremony and Village Introduction

Your day begins with a traditional Sasak greeting at a charming bamboo house in Tetebatu Cultural Village. You’ll be welcomed with local herbal tea and seasonal fruits grown right on the property.

A local guide from Lombok Heritage will provide an introduction to the soap-making tradition in Tetebatu, including how the Sasak community has long used plant-based solutions for cleansing, healing, and ritual.

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🌿 9:30 AM – Herbal Garden Walk and Ingredient Foraging

Accompanied by an herbalist, you’ll walk through the organic village garden, foraging ingredients for your soap base. Expect to find:

• Lemongrass (Sereh) – for its antibacterial properties

• Coconut Oil (Minyak Kelapa) – cold-pressed in the village

• Aloe Vera – for soothing skin

• Rosella flowers, turmeric, and moringa – natural colorants and antioxidants

Learn how locals harvest, dry, and store herbs, and discover the sustainable permaculture practices that make this experience truly eco-conscious.

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🧼 10:30 AM – All-Natural Soap-Making Workshop

Now comes the highlight of your day. In a cozy, open-air bamboo studio, your soap-making masterclass begins.

What You’ll Learn:

• How to prepare lye safely using traditional techniques

• Blending oils, herbs, and natural scents

• Molding your own artisan soap bars

• Eco-packaging your soaps using banana leaves or recycled paper

You’ll craft 2-3 bars of personalized herbal soap using ingredients you picked yourself. These make great souvenirs or sustainable gifts!

🧴 You get to name your soap, design a custom label, and take your creations home.

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🍽 12:30 PM – Farm-to-Table Lunch with Local Family

Take a break with a traditional Lombok lunch, served on banana leaves and prepared by a local family. Dishes may include:

• Ayam Taliwang (spicy grilled chicken)

• Urap Sayur (steamed veggies with grated coconut)

• Sambal Beberuk (spicy eggplant salad)

• Fresh rice from the nearby terraces

The family will share stories about how food and herbal knowledge are interwoven, especially in the rituals of birth, marriage, and wellness.

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🐃 2:00 PM – Village Tour and Craft Collaborations

After lunch, take a short walking tour of Tetebatu village to meet fellow artisans, including:

• Coconut oil crafters

• Palm sugar makers

• Bamboo weavers

• Traditional medicine vendors

You’ll see how each product contributes to Tetebatu’s slow-living economy, and learn how communities collaborate to maintain self-sufficiency.

If time permits, you'll also visit a nearby buffalo farm, witnessing how buffalo are still used in traditional plowing methods.

🎁 3:30 PM – Soap Presentation Ceremony & Certification

Before you leave, we’ll hold a presentation session, where guests share the name and design of their soaps. Each participant receives a “Lombok Heritage Artisan Certificate”, acknowledging their commitment to sustainable learning and cultural preservation.

You’ll also receive a digital copy of your soap recipe, so you can continue your craft at home.

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🚌 4:00 PM – End of Tour & Transfer Back

After a warm goodbye and a group photo, you'll return to your accommodation or continue your Lombok Heritage journey with optional add-ons like:

• Tetebatu Waterfall Trek

• Sasak Culinary Class

• Traditional Gendang Beleq Performance

What’s Included

✅ Herbalist-led soap workshop
✅ All materials and tools for soap-making
✅ Village herbal walk
✅ Organic lunch with local family
✅ Local guide and translator
✅ Souvenir soaps (2–3 bars)
✅ Artisan certificate
✅ Insurance & community donation

What to Bring

• Comfortable clothing

• Camera/phone

• Eco-friendly water bottle

• Notebook (for recipes and notes)

• Curiosity and creativity!

Who This Tour Is For

This tour is perfect for:

• Eco-conscious travelers

• DIY and handmade product lovers

• Cultural experience seekers

• Families with older children

• Group retreats and creative workshops

Pricing & Booking

Price per person: IDR 750,000 (~USD 48)
Group discounts: Available for 4+ people
Private Tours: Yes, upon request

🔗 Book now at :

👉 Reserve Your Spot: tetebatutour.com

📞 WhatsApp: Mr. Ibrahim

📞 WhatsApp: Mr. Ukenk

Why Book With Lombok Heritage?

At Lombok Heritage, we believe tourism should enrich both the traveler and the local community. By joining this workshop, you directly support local artisans, farmers, and the preservation of Sasak culture.

Our programs are designed with care, respect, and authenticity. You won’t find generic tours here—only genuine cultural experiences rooted in Lombok’s living heritage.

Bring a Piece of Tetebatu Home With You

When you wash your hands with the soap you made in Tetebatu, it won’t just be about cleanliness. It will be a reminder—a fragrance-filled memory—of the people you met, the herbs you gathered, and the traditions you touched.

Join us, and let the art of natural soap-making in Tetebatu become part of your story.