Bale Nara Lombok

28/05/2026

What if tourism could restore nature, empower communities, and create meaningful human connection beyond borders? 🌍🌊

We are grateful to host the 2nd Batch of .epictrips in Lombok, welcoming 17 impact travelers led by Miss Earth 2024 from Australia.

Throughout the journey, participants explored Lombok while directly supporting our community-led coral reef restoration initiative across the Gilis Islands through DSD sessions, coral assembling, coral planting, and scuba diving activities. 🪸🤿

Beyond the ocean, they also:
🏝 Explored Mount Tunak by open vehicle
🥁 Experienced Presean at Ende Sasak Village
💧 Visited Benang Kelambu Waterfall, part of the UNESCO Global Geopark
🏍 Rode scooters inside the Pertamina Mandalika International Circuit, the only international circuit among Indonesia’s 17,000 islands

During their free time, participants joined our stingless beekeeping initiative at Bagek Kembar Mangrove Ecotourism, part of the Ecological Mangrove Restoration program supported by . 🌱🐝

Together, they also planted mangroves as a symbol of carbon compensation and the lasting growth of this initiative.

Most importantly, all profits from this program will support Bale Nara Lombok’s startup accelerator initiative, currently helping develop , a backpacker impact-travel business led by .

Because traveling is not only about the places you visit, but also about the people you experience it with. The friendships created, the memories shared, and the impact left behind are what truly make a journey meaningful.

This program is proof that tourism does not have to be destructive. It can also be constructive. 🌏💙

Thank you .epictrips

17/04/2026

🌊 SURF WITH ME | LOMBOK PRIME WAVE ADVENTURE

Check out our newest volunteer program, Surf With Me | Lombok Prime Wave Adventure, a unique surf and skill-exchange experience designed for ocean lovers seeking waves, culture, and authentic island living, all while helping us curate our Adrenaline Tour program for 2027.

Lives by the sea, surf daily, and grow together in one of Indonesia’s most exciting surf destinations. 🏝️

Your journey includes:
🏄 Daily surf sessions across Lombok’s prime waves
🤝 Skill-sharing with surfers from around the world
🌊 Beginner to pro surf spot exploration
🏝️ Authentic island lifestyle & beach community living

Beyond surfing, experience Lombok deeper:
💦 Waterfall adventures & coastal exploration
📸 Photo sessions of your surf journey
🍽️ Cultural exchange with local communities

This is not just a surf trip.
This is surfing with purpose.

✨ What you’ll get:
🏡 Private room by the beach
🍽️ Three meals daily
🏄 Free surfboard & surf lessons
💧 Complimentary waterfall tours

Only 18 hours per week.
The rest is yours to explore Lombok’s waves. 🌊

Limited spots available for 2026.

Are you ready to ride Lombok’s prime waves?

Apply now. Link in bio.

12/04/2026

🐦 Bird Cataloging Internship 2026

Your Gap Year, Your Wildlife Impact 🌿

Join in Aik Berik Waterfall Village at the foothills of Mount Rinjani and contribute to documenting bird species in one of Lombok’s most biodiverse landscapes.

This internship is designed for gap year students and university students interested in wildlife documentation, conservation, and field research. Work alongside local communities while gaining firsthand experience in bird cataloging and biodiversity monitoring.

✨ Bird species documentation
🌿 Forest & waterfall exploration
📸 Wildlife observation & photography
🤝 Community-based conservation
📜 Internship certificate included

📍 Aik Berik, Lombok
⏳ Minimum stay: 1 month
📅 2026 Intake Available

Turn your passion for nature into real conservation impact.

📲 Scan the QR code in the picture to download the full program



11/04/2026

🌱 Turn Research Into Real Impact

Join Bale Nara Lombok Community Development & Socioeconomic Research Internship in Bagek Kembar Mangrove Ecotourism, Lombok and gain firsthand experience working directly with local communities.

This internship offers a unique opportunity to learn how community-based tourism, livelihoods, and conservation are connected, while contributing to real socioeconomic mapping that supports sustainable development.

✨ Beginner-friendly
🌍 Work directly with local communities
📊 Hands-on field research experience
🌱 Mangrove ecotourism & sustainability
📜 Internship certificate included

Whether you're a gap year student or university student, this is your chance to learn beyond the classroom and create meaningful impact.
📍 Lombok, Indonesia
⏳ Minimum stay: 1 month

📲 Scan the QR code in the picture to download the full program

10/04/2026

🌍 ONE ISLAND EXTREME ADRENALINE TOUR ⚡

This Summer 2026, launches One Island Extreme Adrenaline Tour, a super premium journey designed for those seeking adventure across land, sea, and air.

Start your journey in North Lombok, diving into the crystal waters of Gili Trawangan & Gili Air, a perfect escape from Bali’s busy scene. 🌊

Continue to Central Lombok, where adrenaline awaits:
🪂 Paragliding over stunning coastlines
🏄 Surfing at premium spots in Kuta Lombok
🏍️ Riding inside the Mandalika International MotoGP Circuit

Then challenge yourself in Mount Rinjani, hiking via Aik Berik Waterfall Village to reach the Second Summit, offering breathtaking views overlooking Segara Anak Lake without going to the First Summit. ⛰️

End your journey in West Lombok, restoring coral reefs with local communities across four hidden islands: Gili Nanggu, Gili Rengit, Gili Goleng, and Gili Kedis. 🐠

This is not an ordinary tour.
This is adventure with purpose.

Limited launch. Only 3 batches starting June 2026.

Are you ready for the challenge?

Contact us for reservation.

Call now to connect with business.

07/04/2026

🌊 Take a Gap Year That Makes Waves

Looking for something more meaningful than just traveling?

Join our Community-Led Coral Reef Restoration Internship in Gilis Lombok and gain firsthand experience working alongside local communities to restore coral reefs and protect marine life.

✨ No experience required
🌱 Beginner-friendly
🤿 Hands-on coral restoration
🌏 Cultural immersion with local communities
📜 Internship certificate included

This is more than an internship, it's a gap year with purpose. Learn, explore, and create real impact for our oceans.

📍 Gilis Lombok, Indonesia
⏳ Minimum stay: 1 month

📲 Scan the QR code in the picture to download the full program.

Ready to turn your gap year into an ocean adventure? 🌊

30/03/2026

🌊 When Doing Nothing Is the Most Radical Solution

Coral reef tourism is growing rapidly across tropical destinations. Many conservation programs now include coral planting activities, often promoted as solutions to reef degradation. But are these efforts always effective?

Our research highlights the risks of bluewashing, conservation activities designed more for visibility than ecological impact. Coral planting can sometimes overlook genetic diversity, persistent stressors, and long-term monitoring, leading to low survival rates and limited ecosystem recovery.

The story of Maya Bay in Thailand offers a powerful lesson. After closing the area and removing tourism pressure, corals recovered naturally, reef sharks returned, and biodiversity improved. This shows that sometimes, the most effective restoration strategy is simply allowing nature to regenerate.

What does this mean for Lombok, especially the Gilis?

With tourism increasing in Gilis and surrounding islands, reefs face growing pressure. Science-based restoration, temporary resting periods, and long-term monitoring may offer more sustainable solutions than short-term coral planting alone.

Sustainable tourism is not anti-tourism.
It is about ensuring tourism has a future. 🌱

📄 Want to learn more?
Scan the QR code in the last slide to read the full research

29/03/2026

🌿 Is This Conservation, or Just Greenwashing?

Mangrove ecotourism is often promoted as a sustainable solution for coastal conservation. However, not all restoration efforts deliver meaningful ecological outcomes. Many large-scale planting initiatives prioritize visibility, short-term targets, and tourism branding, while overlooking critical ecological factors such as hydrology, species suitability, and long-term monitoring.

Scientific research shows that poorly planned mangrove planting can lead to low survival rates, reduced biodiversity, and even ecosystem degradation. When conservation becomes performative, it risks turning sustainability into greenwashing rather than genuine environmental protection.

Our study highlights Ecological Mangrove Restoration (EMR) as a more effective alternative. By restoring natural tidal flows and allowing mangroves to regenerate naturally, EMR supports biodiversity, strengthens coastal resilience, and ensures long-term sustainability.

Sustainable mangrove ecotourism must move beyond planting numbers and focus on science-based restoration, community participation, and long-term ecological outcomes.

📄 Want to learn more?
Scan the QR code in the last slide to read the full research.

19/03/2026

🌏 Muslim Impact Travelers: Teaching Language in Waterfall Village 🇮🇩

A heartfelt appreciation to our inspiring impact traveler, Cécile Atanazio from France 🇫🇷, who spent 20 meaningful days living with a local host family in our waterfall village.
tobealion joined our program with genuine dedication, teaching both English and French to local guides, women scooter riders, and children in public schools, while building daily connections with the community through simple, meaningful interactions.

As our very first participant in the Muslim Impact Traveler program in this village, she showed remarkable passion and commitment. Even while observing fasting during the holy month of Ramadan, she continued to teach and engage wholeheartedly with everyone around her.

Beyond her teaching activities, she embraced the beauty and culture of Lombok, visiting Tanjung Aan, Sade Village, the Islamic Center, Masjid Adat Bayan (Bayan Traditional Mosque), a sea turtle conservation site in North Lombok, and of course, exploring the many waterfalls in the village.

Before her departure, as part of her religious devotion, she distributed Zakat Fitrah through our local representatives, supporting 58 orphaned children across five hamlets: Gunung Jae, Pemotoh Barat, Pemotoh Tengah, Tambing Kekek, and Pemotoh Timuk.

At , we are truly honored to host impact travelers like her, those who sincerely connect with our culture and community. 💚

May all your good deeds be accepted by Allah SWT, and may you be blessed with continued peace and prosperity in the future.

Hope to see you again someday, somewhere. 🌏

13/03/2026

🌱 Humanitarian Act: Educational Support for Underprivileged Kids 🇮🇩

A heartfelt appreciation to our amazing impact traveler Lou Saelens from France 🇫🇷, who spent three meaningful weeks with us at Bagek Kembar Mangrove Ecotourism Site, West Lombok.

joined our program, a simple yet powerful initiative dedicated to supporting orphaned children at the .jalanpulang Nature School in the mangrove area. Instead of a strict itinerary, the program focuses on becoming a speaking partner, learning languages together through playing, singing, storytelling, and everyday interactions.

Through these joyful moments, she helped the children build confidence in speaking English while becoming more familiar with international visitors, an important step in breaking barriers often faced by kids in rural communities.

Beyond the classroom, she fully embraced village life. She connected warmly with the local community, explored Gili Nanggu, experienced the vibrant Bau Nyale Festival in Kuta Lombok, admired the stunning views of Bukit Merese, and even helped us curate future community programs during a visit to Aik Berik Waterfall Village.

At , we welcome our impact travelers with sincere hearts, and say goodbye to them not as guests, but as part of our family. 💚

Thank you for sharing your time, kindness, and spirit with our community. The laughter and confidence you inspired in the children will stay with us for a long time.

Hope to see you again someday, somewhere. 🌏