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🌿 Backpacking in Lombok: Travel Buddy with an Indonesian

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The experience

I’m a tourism student in Lombok looking for a travel companion to explore the islands together. You’ll stay with me as we visit rice terraces, forests, rivers, and beaches, join in outdoor activities, and enjoy local traditions. It’s an immersive journey for anyone who loves nature, culture, and shared adventures.

What you offer

20 hours of help per week

Content Writer: Write, edit and publish inspiring content.

Photography: Take, edit and provide amazing photos.

Video Making: Create, edit and publish digital videos.

Social Media: Maintain and update social media channels.

Additional fee required

Amount: US$ 45 Per day

Fee pays for: Benefits for travelers, Materials for volunteer activities, and Donation to project

Description: A $45 donation helps cover the cost of accommodation and three daily meals.

What you get

2 days off per week

Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.

Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely

Requirements

Intermediate English or Intermediate French

Between 18 and 30 years old

Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)

Be from outside Indonesia

Travel insurance

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

I’m an Indonesian tourism student in Lombok, and I’m looking for a travel buddy to explore the islands with me. As my travel buddy, you’ll stay with me and join me in discovering rice terraces, forests, rivers, and beaches while participating in nature-based activities. You will also help create videos and develop volunteer programs for Indopackers.

You’ll experience shared cultural immersion—observing local traditions, trying Lombok crafts, and visiting local markets and temples. This is a hands-on and flexible program where we learn and explore together, exchanging ideas and perspectives while enjoying Lombok’s natural beauty and rich local culture, all while supporting Indopackers through content creation and volunteer program development.

This program is ideal for backpackers who enjoy nature, culture, and shared exploration, and who want to gain experience in content creation and volunteer work while discovering the islands with someone who is exploring them too.

Activities & Shift

Note: This itinerary is flexible and may change depending on weather and local conditions.

Day 1: Arrival & Orientation
Upon arrival, participants will be welcomed, and the Indopackers team will provide an explanation about the program.

Day 2: Sade Village, Mandalika Beach, Merese Hill
Participants will go on a cultural tour to explore local traditions, visit traditional Sasak houses, enjoy Mandalika Beach with its unique white sand, and watch the sunset from Merese Hill.

Day 3–6: Sekotong, West Lombok
Participants will move to Sekotong to collaborate with the Indopackers team in developing volunteer programs/packages and creating social media content, including programs focused on diving and mangrove conservation.

Day 7: TWA Kerandangan
Participants will continue creating content and developing volunteer programs/packages, including activities related to birdwatching.

Day 8–10: Central Lombok (Agung House), East Lombok
Participants will conduct evaluations and occasional visits while creating content or enhancing programs at existing sites in Central Lombok, such as Desa Wisata Hijau Bilebante and At-Tamimy, as well as in East Lombok.

Day 11–13: Aik Berik Village
Participants will move to Desa Wisata Aik Berik to visit the site and create content about the programs/packages already developed there. They will also have time to relax, be creative, and update existing programs/packages.

Day 14: Departure
Participants will be escorted to the airport or port, marking the conclusion of the Travel Buddy program.

Rules

1. Respect local traditions, religions, and ceremonial spaces.
2. Actively engage in daily activities and exploration.
3. Be punctual and maintain a positive, open-minded attitude.
4. Dress modestly when visiting cultural sites, temples, or ceremonies.
5. Avoid drugs and alcohol throughout the program.
6. Treat fellow participants with friendliness and respect while staying together.
7. Be flexible and open to spontaneous adventures during the journey.