Lombok Island - Perfect Getaway - Untouched Beauty And Uncrowded Beaches
Mataram's Gili Islands and Senggigi Beach are well known for their diving activities, while Lombok's beaches are great for snorkeling and surfing on the water. A diving experience in Lombok is much more enjoyable than a diving experience in Bali. It has beautiful beaches and is not crowded. Romantic atmosphere - Lombok is beautiful and blessed with endless stretches of white sandy beaches. The pristine beauty and secluded location of these beaches make them very romantic.
Best time to visit: May-To-Sep
Things to do: Scuba Diving, Snorkeling, Trek To See Waterfalls, Air Kalak Hot Springs
HOW TO REACH LOMBOK ISLAND
- Flight - Getting to Lombok could get tricky, since it is an Island, but there is nothing to worry about. There are direct flights flying on daily basis to Bali, Denpasar and Lombok, Mataram. The Airlines that fly to and from Lombok International Airport(LOP) in Tanah Awu- Garuda, Lion Air, Silk Air and Trans Nusa.
- Ferry - Travelling from Bali to Lombok is much easier than directly trying to reach Lombok. There are public ferries that float from Bali to Lombok on daily basis, it takes around 4-5 hours to reach but the journey is worth the while. Or you can check out other ferry ports to reach from other destinations in Indonesia.
HOW TO GET AROUND
- Blemo - A minibus that only runs in daytime and will take minimal charges from you to drop you off at the famous tourist spots.
- Ojek - A Motorcycle Transport that only runs around nightfall, it is well-trusted by the locals for daily commute around night. It doesn't have a running meter, so bargaining is not possible, the rates are fixed.
- Cidomo - It is actually a nickname for Cikar-Dokar-Motor, a cart that has enough horse power to carry around 4 persons. It can be found near the Senggigi Beaches and Gilis.
Traditional Food
Ares
Sate Bulayak
Ayam Taliwang
Plecing Kangkung
Rembiga Satay