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Sasak Villages & Crafts — Thatched hamlets at Sade and Ende, the weavers of Sukarara and the potters of Banyumulek — Lombok’s living Sasak culture.
The south & east

Getting to the Sasak villages

The villages lie on or near the main roads of central and southern Lombok and are easy to combine with an airport transfer or a day in Kuta.

Sade and Ende are on the main road between the airport and Kuta, so many visitors stop on the way. Sukarara is a short detour west of Praya. Banyumulek is just south of Mataram, on the road from Lembar harbour.

Routes at a glance

FromRouteTimeCost
KutaNorth on the main road to Sade and EndeAbout 20–30 minutesScooter or driver
Lombok airport (LOP)South towards KutaAbout 15–20 minutes to SadeAdd as a stop on your transfer
MataramSouth to Banyumulek, then south-east to Sukarara20 minutes / 45 minutesPrivate car
SenggigiSouth through MataramAbout 1–1.5 hoursPrivate car or tour
Lembar harbourNorth to BanyumulekAbout 30 minutesPrivate car

Getting around the Sasak villages

The villages are compact and walkable. Between them you need a car, scooter or tour.

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Compare the best-rated tours, tickets and experiences in the Sasak villages. Most can be cancelled free of charge up to 24 hours before.

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