Mt Rinjani and spectacular marine life to discover while you are vacationing in Indonesia; the island of Lombok in West Nusa Tenggara has no shortage of attractions both in and out of the water. It's no wonder that Lombok is one of the most popular destinations in West Nusa Tenggara.
The Adventurous Trek
Challenge yourself with a track up steep volcanic peaks. Hire a bike and cycle through lush evergreen rice paddies. Whichever way you choose to spend your time, you won't be disappointed with the spectacular natural beauty on offer here.
Lombok Island is separated by the Lombok strait from Bali Island in the west and by Alas strait in the east from Sumbawa Island.
The Sasak people are the dominant ethnic group living in this island, which also consists of 5 regions: North Lombok, Central Lombok, East Lombok, West Lombok and Mataram city, the capital of West Nusa Tenggara.
North Lombok is where you can embark on the great hike to Mount Rinjani and linger until the sunset at Gili's beautiful beaches.
Mount Rinjani is one of the highest volcanoes in Indonesia, with its summit rising to 3,726 meters above sea level. The Segara Anak Crater Lake is located on top of the volcano and is one of the scenic views you should stop by and marvel at!
Explore the Waters
Among more than 20 Gilis - the local name that means "small island" in Sasak language - three stands out to be the hot spot destination: Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno and Gili Air.
Gili Trawangan or Gili T is where travellers flock to enjoy a laid back atmosphere during the day and enjoy moonlit parties all night by the beach. You can also enjoy a great scuba dive and circle the island on a bicycle to catch the most incredible sunset!
Gili Meno is defined by the long stretch of pearly white beaches that will give you a secluded feel. Famous for honeymooners destinations, the island provides accommodation ranging from unique bungalows to luxurious resorts overlooking amazing panoramas.
Gili Air is a cheerful mix of the two vibes, where you can still enjoy parties in hip hangouts or succumb to a peaceful nook and just enjoy the ocean breeze. Families love to travel to Gili Air to explore the island on the horse-drawn cart or just swimming in the low tides before sundown.
Central Lombok is where the lovely beaches are situated. Kuta Beach, Tanjung A'an, and Mawun Beach are just a few on the list. Don't miss out on to brush up your wave riding skills in the splendid Selong Belanak Beach, or make way to Merese Hill and enjoy the view.
Blend in with the Locals
Here you can also visit the traditional villages and join the locals of Sasak tribe to experience their daily lives in the weaving village of Sade and Rambutan. You may learn a thing or two from the wonderful women with meticulous weaving skills that produce fine quality textiles.
You can get across the sea to Sumbawa Island from the harbours in East Lombok. If you love exploring something new, you might find the black sand beach of Obel to be captivating!
In West Lombok, you can linger in Senggigi Beach and discover the wildlife at the Monkey Forest in Pusuk Village, right at the border between North and West Lombok. Just be careful with your belongings and keep them out of the monkey's reach.
Mataram is the centre for government and industry. It consists of the old town district of Ampenan, Cakranegara as the commercial district and Mataram city as office district.
Make time to visit the West Nusa Tenggara Museum, Mayura Garden and Narmada Park to find more stories about the island.
For the adventurous spirit, you can explore more of its south coast like the famous Tangsi ' Pink' Beach further south-east, with pretty corals making the shore looked blushed. Trek the path to find the amazing Senaru Waterfalls and Yarn Nets Waterfalls for a soothing sight.
Get There
By Air
There are daily flights between Denpasar, Bali and the capital of Lombok, Mataram. Lombok International Airport (LOP) in Tanah Awu, Central Lombok District is located about 30 km or an hour drive south of Mataram. Airlines which fly to Lombok are Garuda, Lion Air, Silk Air and Trans Nusa. If you require a shuttle car once in Lombok, feel free to chat us in Lombok Savanna Tour. We provide all kinds of land transfers at a minimum cost.
By Ferry
The public ferry travels between Padangbai (Bali) and Sheets (Lombok) multiple times a day. The trip takes around 4-5 hours. Motorbikes and cars can be taken on the ferry. If you are prone to sea-sickness, be warned that the trip can be rough. Ferries travel between Labuhan Lombok and Poto Tano on Sumbawa multiple times a day. The trip takes one and a half hours. Lombok Savanna team can help you to organize this. Chat with us.
By Fast Boat
Blue Water Safari Express is one of the fast boat companies that will take you from Bali to mainland Lombok. There are 2 convenient departure points from Bali: Attack (just near the Benoa Harbor) and Padang Bai Harbor. You can also check for more options and information around transport or accommodation on this scenic island. Lombok Savanna team will be more than happy to assist you to book the fast boat tickets, just need to mention your point to be picked up by the boat company.
Get Around
In mainland Lombok, you can get around with Lombok Savanna Tours that will organize your trips to many attractive tourist attractions. It's about villages life, culture, heritage, nature, beaches and many more enchanting attractions you could do during the exciting trips.
Lombok Savanna Tour is more than happy to organize all the trips mentioned above. Are you travelling on a low budget? No worries, we can make a tailor-made trip for you which is sufficient for your budget.
Feel free to contact us for further information. Looking forward to welcoming you onboard!
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