Lombok, Indonesia: travel guide
West Nusa Tenggara's main island — known for the Gili Islands, turquoise waters, pristine beaches, Mount Rinjani treks, and a more laid-back vibe than neighbouring Bali.
- Country
- Indonesia
- Currency
- IDR
- Time zone
- Asia/Makassar
- Nearest airport
- LOP
Top places to visit in Lombok
Gili Trawangan
Beach · 4.7 rating · about 8 h
The largest and liveliest of the three Gili Islands — a car-free paradise island off northwest Lombok with powdery white sand, technicolour coral reefs, and a sunset strip of beach bars. Famous for sea-turtle snorkelling spots at Turtle…
Mount Rinjani (Gunung Rinjani)
Nature · 4.9 rating · about 72 h · entry IDR 150,000
Indonesia's second-highest volcano at 3,726m, a UNESCO Global Geopark. The multi-day trek to the crater rim reveals Segara Anak — a vast volcanic lake with hot springs and a new cone rising from the water. Considered among Asia's finest…
Pantai Kuta Lombok (Mandalika Beach)
Beach · 4.6 rating · about 3 h
Kuta Lombok is a sweeping crescent of pink-tinged sand backed by rolling hills — completely different character from its Bali namesake. The Mandalika Special Economic Zone now brings world-class surfing spots, the MotoGP Pertamina…
Tanjung Aan Beach
Beach · 4.7 rating · about 2.5 h · entry IDR 5,000
A dramatic twin-bay beach near Kuta Lombok with pepper-speck black sand on one side and fine white sand on the other, connected by a promontory with viewpoints. The turquoise water is calm enough for swimming but large enough for surf when…
Gili Air
Beach · 4.6 rating · about 6 h
The smallest inhabited Gili island with the most authentically local feel — a blissful hybrid of snorkelling, beach yoga, and seafood warungs. Snorkelling off the east side of the island reveals a cleaning station where sea turtles…
Senggigi Beach
Beach · 4.3 rating · about 2.5 h
Lombok's long-established tourist strip along the Lombok Strait, backed by hills and fronted by a chain of black-sand coves. Offers a gentler alternative to Bali's south coast — fewer crowds, better sunsets behind the Bali volcano…
Pura Lingsar (Hindu-Muslim Temple Complex)
Temple · 4.5 rating · about 1.3 h · entry IDR 25,000
A unique 1714 syncretist temple complex where Hindu Balinese and Wetu Telu (local Lombok Muslim-Hindu hybrid) worshippers pray side by side in adjacent courtyards. The sacred eel pond (Kemaliq) is fed holy rice as offerings. A profound…
Gili Meno
Beach · about 4 h
The quietest of the three Gili islands, known for its turtle sanctuary, salt lake, and laid-back pace with no motorized vehicles.
Sade Traditional Sasak Village
Cultural · about 1.5 h
A living Sasak village near Rembitan with bamboo-and-thatch bale houses on cow-dung-polished floors, known for songket weaving demonstrations.
Tangsi Beach (Pink Beach, Lombok)
Beach · about 3 h
A pink-sand beach on the remote Tanjung Ringgit peninsula in southeast Lombok, reachable by 4x4 or by fishing boat from Tanjung Luar port.
Things to do
- Gili Islands Snorkelling & Turtle Tour Water Sports · 4 h · from IDR 350,000 per person
- Mount Rinjani 2-Day Summit Trek Hiking · 48 h · from IDR 1,500,000 per person
- Sade & Sengkol Sasak Village Cultural Tour Activity · 4 h · from IDR 350,000 per person
- Pink Beach (Tangsi) Boat Day Trip Activity · 6 h · from IDR 450,000 per person
- Sekotong Bay Snorkeling & Island Hopping Activity · 5 h · from IDR 400,000 per person
Day trips and tours
- Gili Islands Triple Hop + Snorkel 9 h · from IDR 500,000
- South Lombok Beaches: Kuta + Tanjung Aan + Selong 9 h · from IDR 400,000
Where to stay in Lombok
- Beach Area about IDR 2,500 per night
Island with beach resorts and water sports
Hotels
- Jeeva Klui Resort 4-star · IDR 1,500,000 to IDR 4,000,000 per night
- Native Gili Air 3-star · IDR 700,000 to IDR 2,000,000 per night
- Sudamala Resort Senggigi 4.5-star
- Holiday Resort Lombok 4-star
- Aruna Senggigi Resort & Convention 4-star
- Dewi Sri Guesthouse 2-star · IDR 160,000 to IDR 350,000 per night
Where to eat
- Ashtari Restaurant Indonesian, International, Cocktails · about IDR 130,000 per person
- Jali Restaurant Gili T Seafood, Indonesian · about IDR 150,000 per person
- Lombok Deli Sasak, Indonesian · about IDR 40,000 per person
- Warung Turtle Kuta Lombok Indonesian, Sasak, Seafood · about IDR 45,000 per person
- Milk Espresso Cafe, International · about IDR 120,000 per person
- Kenza Cafe, Healthy · about IDR 120,000 per person
- Da Nonna Italian · about IDR 120,000 per person
- Al Dente Italian · about IDR 45,000 per person
Getting around
- Car Rental Self main way to get around
Seeded from the curated primary_local_modes array; per-city parameters not yet researched.
- Scooter Rental main way to get around
Seeded from the curated primary_local_modes array; per-city parameters not yet researched.
- Walking
Every city has walking. 2.5 km ceiling is a placeholder default, not a researched per-city figure -- Singapore is sheltered and air-conditioned, Bangkok often has no pavement.
Safety and scams to avoid
Scooter rental damage claim
Senggigi Beach scooter rentals · Mataram city touts · Kuta Lombok surf-shop damage claims
Pre-existing damage is invoiced when you return the scooter — often Rp 2–5M.
How to avoid it: Video the scooter on pickup. Rent only via your hotel.