Make Fresh Coconut Oil in Lombok

Make Fresh Coconut Oil in Tetebatu, Lombok – A Full-Day Cultural Experience

Discover the Essence of Tetebatu Through Coconut Oil Making

Welcome to Tetebatu, the serene highland village nestled on the southern slopes of Mount Rinjani in East Lombok. Famous for its rice terraces, traditional Sasak culture, and warm hospitality, Tetebatu offers immersive experiences that connect travelers with local life. One such rare and authentic experience is learning how to make fresh coconut oil using age-old Sasak techniques passed down for generations.

At Lombok Heritage by tetebatutour.com, we believe that true travel is not just about sightseeing – it’s about doing, feeling, and understanding. That’s why we invite you to join our “Make Fresh Coconut Oil in Tetebatu” full-day tour – a cultural adventure that smells as good as it feels.

Why Join This Tour?

• 🌴 Hands-on Experience – Participate in every step of the coconut oil-making process, from cracking coconuts to slow-fire cooking.

• 🧕 Cultural Immersion – Connect with local women who preserve the art of traditional coconut oil production.

• 🍛 Savor Local Flavors – Enjoy a homemade Sasak-style lunch, with dishes flavored by the coconut oil you helped make.

• 🌾 Scenic Village Life – Wander through Tetebatu’s lush landscapes of rice paddies, coconut groves, and bamboo huts.

• 🎁 Eco-conscious Souvenir – Take home a bottle of freshly made coconut oil – your very own creation!

Full-Day Itinerary: Coconut Oil Making & Village Life in Tetebatu

🕘 08:30 AM – Hotel Pickup & Welcome to Tetebatu

Your day begins with a warm Lombok Heritage welcome. We'll pick you up from your hotel (available from Mataram, Kuta Lombok, or Senggigi) and drive through scenic countryside roads to Tetebatu Cultural Village.

Upon arrival, you’ll be greeted with fresh young coconut water and a quick orientation about the village, its history, and the significance of coconut oil in Sasak tradition – from cooking and medicine to spiritual rituals.

🥥 09:30 AM – Coconut Harvest & Preparation

Time to get to work – the traditional way.

We’ll take you to a local coconut grove where villagers will demonstrate how coconuts are harvested using long bamboo poles or by climbing trees (you can try it too – if you're brave!).

Once harvested, the fun begins:

• Crack the coconuts with a machete.

• Grate the white flesh using a traditional tool called serutan kelapa.

• Squeeze the grated coconut with water to extract fresh coconut milk.

This stage is hands-on and incredibly satisfying. You’ll feel like part of the family, surrounded by laughter, curious chickens, and kids running around the yard.

🔥 11:30 AM – Slow Cooking & Storytelling

Next, the extracted coconut milk is transferred to a large wok and cooked slowly over a wood-fire stove.

Here’s where time slows down, and you begin to understand the patience and passion behind this everyday product. As the oil begins to separate and the aroma fills the air, your hosts will share:

• Stories of Sasak women and their role in village life

• Traditional uses of coconut oil (including natural beauty treatments and healing remedies)

• Cultural beliefs related to the coconut tree, often called the “tree of life.”

This is more than cooking – it’s intimate cultural storytelling.

🍛 01:00 PM – Traditional Lunch Featuring Your Coconut Oil

As the oil finishes its slow transformation, lunch is served. You'll be treated to a home-cooked meal prepared by the village women using local produce and, of course, coconut oil made on-site.

Menu may include:

• Ayam Taliwang (spicy grilled chicken)

• Pelecing Kangkung (water spinach with chili sauce)

• Nasi Putih (local rice from Tetebatu terraces)

• Urap (mixed vegetables with grated coconut)

Vegetarian and vegan options are available upon request.

🧴 02:00 PM – Bottling Your Own Coconut Oil

Once the cooking is complete and the oil has cooled, it’s time to bottle your very own fresh coconut oil.

Each participant will get:

• A glass bottle of the freshly made oil (100 ml)

• A personalized label to mark the date and your name

• A traditional woven pouch made by Tetebatu artisans

You’ll never look at a store-bought coconut oil bottle the same way again.

🚶 02:30 PM – Leisure Walk Through Tetebatu Village

With your senses full and your heart content, we’ll take a relaxing guided village walk. Explore Tetebatu's charming surroundings:

• Rice terraces stretching towards the horizon

• Bamboo forests where black monkeys play

• Lumbung padi (Sasak rice barns) with unique architecture

• Friendly greetings from local children and elders

This walk allows you to digest your meal, breathe in fresh mountain air, and reflect on the meaningful experience.

☕ 04:00 PM – Coffee & Coconut Snacks

Before heading back, enjoy a final treat of traditional coconut-based snacks (like klepon or serabi) and a cup of Tetebatu’s organic robusta coffee.

This is your moment to sit back, relax, and chat with your hosts. Many of our guests form lasting friendships with the villagers they meet here.

🚐 05:00 PM – Farewell & Drop-off

Say goodbye to Tetebatu – or see you again (we hope!) – and let us take you back to your accommodation. Most guests leave feeling not just fulfilled, but transformed by the richness of Sasak culture and the joy of slow, meaningful travel.

What’s Included in the Tour?

✅ Round-trip hotel transfer
✅ English-speaking local guide
✅ Hands-on coconut oil making workshop
✅ Traditional Sasak lunch
✅ Village walk & local snacks
✅ A souvenir bottle of your own coconut oil
✅ Support to the local women’s cooperative

Who Is This Tour For?

This tour is ideal for:

• Cultural travelers who want more than just sightseeing

• Families with children looking for educational fun

• Eco-conscious visitors seeking sustainable experiences

• Solo travelers eager to connect with locals

• Couples who want a romantic, meaningful day together

Important Information

• Duration: Full day (approx. 08:30 AM – 05:00 PM)

• Group size: Small groups (2–10 people)

• Language: English, Indonesian, Sasak

• Level: Easy, family-friendly

• What to bring: Hat, sunscreen, reusable water bottle, camera, and a curious heart!

How This Tour Supports the Community

Every booking directly benefits the local women’s group that runs the workshop. By joining this tour, you are:

• Preserving traditional knowledge

• Supporting local livelihoods

• Reducing dependence on mass tourism

• Promoting eco-friendly tourism in Lombok

We believe in tourism that gives back, and your experience will contribute to keeping this beautiful culture alive.

Book Now: Make Fresh Coconut Oil in Tetebatu

Are you ready to roll up your sleeves and dive into a truly authentic Lombok experience?

👉 Book your “Make Fresh Coconut Oil in Tetebatu” tour today through below and become part of something meaningful, delicious, and unforgettable.

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“I’ve traveled across Southeast Asia for years, but this coconut oil workshop in Tetebatu was the most genuine and heartwarming experience I’ve ever had. Highly recommended!” – Clara J., Germany

• 🌿 Tetebatu Herbal Walk – Discover local medicinal plants and their uses

• 🎨 Sasak Weaving Workshop – Learn the art of tenun ikat

• 🏕️ Overnight Homestay – Stay with a local family and enjoy evening bonfire stories

Travel is not just about seeing the world – it’s about touching lives and letting yourself be touched in return. Our Coconut Oil Making Tour in Tetebatu offers a day of laughter, learning, and connection that goes beyond the typical tourist path.

When you return home, every time you open that bottle of coconut oil, you’ll remember the smiles, the stories, and the soul of Tetebatu.

Join us at Lombok Heritage – and let the journey change you.