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Sasak Culture in Lombok: Sade Village, Sacred Weaving and the Festival of the Sea Worms
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Lombok Waterfalls Guide: Sendang Gile & Tiu Kelep, Done Right (2026)
Snorkeling & Diving the Gili Islands: Turtles, Statues and Where to Get Wet (2026)
Surfing in Lombok: Every Spot Worth Paddling For, by Skill Level (2026)
What a Lombok Trip Really Costs in 2026: Honest Daily Budgets
The Perfect 7-Day Lombok Itinerary: Two Bases, Zero Rush (2026)
Pink Beach Lombok (Tangsi): A Guide to the Island’s Beautiful, Empty East
Senggigi & Mangsit: The Complete Guide to Lombok’s Sunset Coast (2026)
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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.
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Getting There & Around

How to Get from Bali to Lombok in 2026: Fast Boat, Ferry or Flight?

Jul 29, 2026
Getting There & Around News & Events

Lombok Just Got Closer: Lion Air Now Flies Direct from Kuala Lumpur

Jul 27, 2026
News & Events

Lombok Travel News, July 2026: Beachside Golf, a Greener Airport and Water for the Dry Season

Jul 27, 2026
Destinations News & Events

Is Lombok the New Bali? Why Everyone’s Talking About Indonesia’s ‘Other’ Island in 2026

Jul 27, 2026
News & Events South Lombok (Kuta & Mandalika)

MotoGP Mandalika 2026: Dates, What to Expect and Why You Should Book Now

Jul 27, 2026
Mount Rinjani & Sembalun News & Events Trekking

Climbing Mount Rinjani in 2026? Read the New Permit Rules Before You Book

Jul 27, 2026
News & Events South Lombok (Kuta & Mandalika)

9,000 Runners, Zero Empty Rooms: The Pocari Sweat Run Just Showed Mandalika’s Future

Jul 27, 2026
South Lombok (Kuta & Mandalika)

Kuta Lombok in 2026: Beaches, Surf and the Complete South Coast Guide

Jul 29, 2026
News & Events South Lombok (Kuta & Mandalika)

MotoGP Mandalika 2026: Dates, What to Expect and Why You Should Book Now

Jul 27, 2026
News & Events South Lombok (Kuta & Mandalika)

9,000 Runners, Zero Empty Rooms: The Pocari Sweat Run Just Showed Mandalika’s Future

Jul 27, 2026
South Lombok (Kuta & Mandalika)

Kuta Lombok in 2026: Beaches, Surf and the Complete South Coast Guide

Jul 29, 2026

Tanjung Aan's twin bays, beginner waves at Selong Belanak, sunsets from Merese Hill — the complete guide to Kuta Lombok…

Gili Islands

Gili Trawangan, Gili Air or Gili Meno? How to Pick Your Island in 2026

Jul 29, 2026

Three tiny car-free islands, three completely different holidays. An honest guide to Gili Trawangan, Gili Air and Gili Meno —…

Where to Stay

Where to Stay in Lombok: An Honest Area-by-Area Guide for 2026

Jul 29, 2026

Kuta, Senggigi, the Gilis or the Rinjani foothills? An honest guide to Lombok's five main areas — who each one…

Getting There & Around

How to Get from Bali to Lombok in 2026: Fast Boat, Ferry or Flight?

Jul 29, 2026

Fast boat, public ferry or 30-minute flight? Every way to cross from Bali to Lombok in 2026, with real prices,…

News & Events

Lombok Travel News, July 2026: Beachside Golf, a Greener Airport and Water for the Dry Season

Jul 27, 2026

July 2026 in Lombok: the Lombok Open tees off at Sire Beach, the airport gets EV charging, and the Meninting…

Destinations News & Events

Is Lombok the New Bali? Why Everyone’s Talking About Indonesia’s ‘Other’ Island in 2026

Jul 27, 2026

Travel media keeps calling Lombok 'the new Bali'. New flights, the Mandalika boom and crowd-weary travellers are fueling the hype…

News & Events South Lombok (Kuta & Mandalika)

MotoGP Mandalika 2026: Dates, What to Expect and Why You Should Book Now

Jul 27, 2026

The Pertamina Grand Prix of Indonesia returns to the Mandalika circuit on 9–11 October 2026. Here's your early guide to…

Mount Rinjani & Sembalun News & Events Trekking

Climbing Mount Rinjani in 2026? Read the New Permit Rules Before You Book

Jul 27, 2026

Mount Rinjani now caps trekkers at 400 per day, requires e-Rinjani permits and — since March 2026 — mandatory trekking…

News & Events South Lombok (Kuta & Mandalika)

9,000 Runners, Zero Empty Rooms: The Pocari Sweat Run Just Showed Mandalika’s Future

Jul 27, 2026

Hotels across Mandalika hit 100% occupancy for the Pocari Sweat Run Lombok on 11–12 July 2026, as 9,000 runners descended…

Getting There & Around News & Events

Lombok Just Got Closer: Lion Air Now Flies Direct from Kuala Lumpur

Jul 27, 2026

Lion Air launched daily direct flights between Kuala Lumpur and Lombok on 1 July 2026, connecting the island to 40+…

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Tips & Essentials

Tips & Essentials
Best Time to Visit Lombok: The Month-by-Month Truth (2026)
Jul 29 , 2026
Traveling to Lombok

Traveling to Lombok

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

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