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Seaplanes to the Gilis? What We Actually Know About Lombok’s Seaplane Plan
Istoria Festival Brings Three Days of Music and Wellness to Lombok
Lombok Wants Gulf Travelers, and It Is Pitching Quality Over Crowds
Booking a Room for a Big Lombok Event? What MotoGP Week Taught Us
Lombok Events Calendar for October to December 2026: What Is Confirmed and What Is Not
MotoGP Mandalika Broke Its Attendance Record: 157,875 Fans, Full Hotels and a Question About 2027
Rinjani Trail Closure Update: Senaru Has Reopened, Torean Is Still Closed
Lombok Hotels Before MotoGP: Mandalika Is Nearly Full, Mataram Isn’t, and Prices Are Holding (For Now)
Festival Senggigi Just Got a New Name: Meet the Senggigi Sunset Show
Senggigi Hotels Are Cutting Back on Water Ahead of a Longer Dry Season
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
Getting There & Around News & Events

Seaplanes to the Gilis? What We Actually Know About Lombok’s Seaplane Plan

Oct 17, 2026
Getting There & Around News & Events

Australia Now Has a Direct Flight to Lombok — Here’s the Darwin Route

Aug 3, 2026
Getting There & Around News & Events

Seaplanes to the Gilis? What We Actually Know About Lombok’s Seaplane Plan

Oct 17, 2026
News & Events Senggigi & West Coast

Istoria Festival Brings Three Days of Music and Wellness to Lombok

Oct 16, 2026
News & Events

Lombok Wants Gulf Travelers, and It Is Pitching Quality Over Crowds

Oct 16, 2026
News & Events Where to Stay

Booking a Room for a Big Lombok Event? What MotoGP Week Taught Us

Oct 13, 2026
News & Events Travel Guides

Lombok Events Calendar for October to December 2026: What Is Confirmed and What Is Not

Oct 12, 2026
News & Events South Lombok (Kuta & Mandalika)

MotoGP Mandalika Broke Its Attendance Record: 157,875 Fans, Full Hotels and a Question About 2027

Oct 12, 2026
News & Events South Lombok (Kuta & Mandalika) Where to Stay

Lombok Hotels Before MotoGP: Mandalika Is Nearly Full, Mataram Isn’t, and Prices Are Holding (For Now)

Sep 23, 2026
News & Events South Lombok (Kuta & Mandalika)

Inside the MotoGP Mandalika Security Coordination Meeting

Aug 31, 2026
News & Events South Lombok (Kuta & Mandalika)

MotoGP Mandalika Entertainment Lineup: Judika, Tipe-X and More Confirmed

Aug 31, 2026
Gili Islands News & Events

Gili Trawangan Ran Out of Water for About a Week. Here Is the Full Story

Sep 12, 2026

The Gili Trawangan water crisis hit at the worst possible moment. Around midnight on Thursday,...

News & Events South Lombok (Kuta & Mandalika)

Inside the MotoGP Mandalika Security Coordination Meeting

Aug 31, 2026

MotoGP Mandalika security agencies have finalized a coordination plan for rider, VIP, and logistics arrivals,...

News & Events South Lombok (Kuta & Mandalika)

MotoGP Mandalika Entertainment Lineup: Judika, Tipe-X and More Confirmed

Aug 31, 2026

The MotoGP Mandalika entertainment lineup is now confirmed, with Judika, Tipe-X, Juicy Luicy, and Happy...

News & Events South Lombok (Kuta & Mandalika)

MotoGP Mandalika Volunteers Are Surging Past Every Previous Year’s Numbers

Aug 31, 2026

MotoGP Mandalika volunteers have already topped 2,500 sign-ups since applications opened on August 24, and...

East & North Lombok Local Life & Traditions News & Events

Mulud Adat Bayan 2026 Just Joined Indonesia’s National Tourism Calendar

Aug 31, 2026

Mulud Adat Bayan 2026 wrapped up this week in North Lombok, and for the first...

News & Events Senggigi & West Coast

Festival Senggigi 2026 Just Launched, and It’s Running for Three Months

Aug 26, 2026

Festival Senggigi 2026, "The Soul of Lombok," launched 22 August with a three-month programme of weekend cultural performances on the…

Local Life & Traditions News & Events South Lombok (Kuta & Mandalika)

Princess Mandalika’s Legend Just Got a Celebrity-Studded Stage Show

Aug 26, 2026

The Princess Mandalika legend was staged live at The Mandalika's UMKM Bazaar on 22 August 2026, with a surprise appearance…

News & Events South Lombok (Kuta & Mandalika)

Central Lombok Is Watching Hotel Prices Ahead of MotoGP — Here’s the Plan

Aug 26, 2026

A new MotoGP Mandalika accommodation task force will monitor hotel and transport pricing ahead of October's Grand Prix. Here is…

News & Events South Lombok (Kuta & Mandalika)

The Mandalika Festival of Speed Is Back This Week — Here’s What It Actually Is

Aug 10, 2026

The Mandalika Festival of Speed returns 14-16 August 2026 for its third round of the year. Here is what this…

News & Events South Lombok (Kuta & Mandalika)

MotoGP Mandalika Tickets Are Already 42% Sold, and the Island Is Racing to Keep Up

Aug 10, 2026

MotoGP Mandalika tickets are 42% sold two months out, with event prep at 75% complete. Here is what the ticket…

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Tips & Essentials

Tips & Essentials
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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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