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Traveling to Lombok

Traveling to Lombok

Your insider guide to Lombok, Indonesia — beaches, Rinjani, the Gilis, food and travel news

  • Adventure & Activities Lombok’s best adventures — world-class surfing at Gerupuk and Desert Point, trekking Mount Rinjani, diving and snorkeling the Gili Islands, and chasing waterfalls in the island’s lush north.
    • Diving & SnorkelingUnderwater Lombok — turtle reefs off the Gilis, dive courses, snorkeling day trips and the secret spots locals love.
    • SurfingLombok surf guides — Gerupuk, Selong Belanak, Desert Point and beyond, with tips for every level from first wave to world-class barrels.
    • TrekkingTrekking in Lombok — Mount Rinjani routes, permits and packing lists, plus gentler hill walks and rice-field hikes.
    • WaterfallsChasing waterfalls in Lombok — Tiu Kelep, Sendang Gile, Benang Kelambu and hidden cascades in the island’s green north.
  • Destinations Area-by-area guides to Lombok, Indonesia — from the surf beaches of Kuta and Mandalika in the south to the Gili Islands, Senggigi’s sunset coast, Mount Rinjani’s highlands and the untouched east and north of the island.
    • East & North LombokThe quiet side of Lombok — pink beaches, the secret Gilis of the southeast, Sembalun’s foothills and the untouched north coast.
    • Gili IslandsGili Trawangan, Gili Air and Gili Meno — car-free islands, turtle-filled reefs and the best island-hopping in Indonesia.
    • Mount Rinjani & SembalunIndonesia’s second-highest volcano and the highland villages around it — trekking routes, permits, crater lake views and cool mountain air.
    • Senggigi & West CoastSenggigi, Mangsit and Lombok’s sunset coast — classic beach resorts, calm bays and the gateway to the Gili Islands.
    • South Lombok (Kuta & Mandalika)Kuta Lombok, the Mandalika circuit area, Tanjung Aan, Selong Belanak and the south coast — Lombok’s surf and beach heartland.
  • Food & Culture A taste of authentic Lombok — fiery Sasak cuisine like ayam taliwang and plecing kangkung, traditional villages, weaving, ceremonies and the living culture that makes this island unlike anywhere else in Indonesia.
    • Local Life & TraditionsSasak villages, ikat weaving, traditional ceremonies and everyday island life — the culture behind the beaches.
    • Sasak CuisineLombok’s food scene — ayam taliwang, plecing kangkung, sate rembiga, night markets and where to eat like a local.
  • NewsThe latest Lombok travel news, festivals, sporting events and tourism updates — from MotoGP Mandalika and the Bau Nyale festival to new flight routes, park regulations and everything happening across the island right now.
  • Tips & EssentialsEverything you need to know before you go — visas, safety, packing lists, the best time to visit Lombok, money matters, connectivity and cultural etiquette for a smooth island trip.
  • Travel Guides Practical Lombok travel planning guides — ready-made itineraries, transport explained, where to stay for every budget, and honest cost breakdowns so you can plan your Lombok trip with confidence.
    • Budget & CostsWhat Lombok really costs — daily budgets, price guides and money-saving tips for backpackers, couples and families.
    • Getting There & AroundFlights to Lombok, fast boats from Bali, airport transfers, scooter rental and how to get around the island without stress.
    • ItinerariesReady-made Lombok itineraries — from 3-day tasters to two-week island deep-dives, with day-by-day plans you can actually follow.
    • Where to StayThe best areas and accommodation in Lombok for every travel style — beachfront resorts, surf camps, homestays and family-friendly escapes.
  • Events Calendar

What is on

Lombok Events Calendar

Races, festivals, ceremonies and sporting weekends across the island - with dates, venues and everything you need to plan around them.

Upcoming Past

September 2026 2 events

18 Sep 3 days Sport Tentative Mandalika Racing Series – Round 4 18-20 September 2026 Pertamina Mandalika International Circuit, Central Lombok
20 Sep 8 days Festival Tentative Nature Fest Tetebatu 20-27 September 2026 Tetebatu, East Lombok

October 2026 4 events

9 Oct 3 days Sport MotoGP Mandalika 2026 – Pertamina Grand Prix of Indonesia 9-11 October 2026 Pertamina Mandalika International Circuit, Central Lombok
9 Oct 3 days Festival Tentative Lombok Sumbawa Fair 9-11 October 2026 Mandalika Circuit area, Central Lombok
17 Oct Sport Tentative Race to Selo Aquathlon 17 October 2026 Selong Belanak Beach, South Lombok
17 Oct 2 days Sport Tentative Merumatta Half Marathon 17-18 October 2026 Senggigi Beach, West Lombok

November 2026 1 event

6 Nov 3 days Sport Tentative Mandalika Racing Series – Final Round 6-8 November 2026 Pertamina Mandalika International Circuit, Central Lombok

December 2026 2 events

17 Dec Culture & Tradition Tentative Parade Budaya Lombok Sumbawa 17 December 2026 Mataram, West Lombok
27 Dec Sport Tentative Mandalika Last Sunday Run 27 December 2026 The Mandalika, Central Lombok

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Traveling to Lombok

Traveling to Lombok

Your insider guide to Lombok, Indonesia — beaches, Rinjani, the Gilis, food and travel news

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