Lombok

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Introduction

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Lombok is an Indonesian island in the province of West Nusa Tenggara, part of the Lesser Sunda Islands. It is separated from Bali by the Alas Strait.

Geography

Lombok's highest point is the Rinjani, at 3,726 metres above sea level.

Cities

• Mataram - the capital

Sights and Activities

• The Gili Islands - a popular place for beaches, snorkelling, diving and just hang around

Events and Festivals

Weather

Getting There

By Plane

Selaparang Airport (AMI) is the main airport on Lombok, near Mataram.
Several airlines fly to Lombok from Jakarta, Surabaya, Bali, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur.

By Car

By Bus

By Boat

There's a car and passenger ferry between Bali (Padangbai) and Lombok (Lembar), crossing takes about 4 hours.
There are now also some direct services from Bali as well, all of them either via Lombok, or continuing to Lombok after the Gili Islands:

• Blue Water Express travels from Benoa to Bangsal on Lombok, continuing to Gili Trawangan, taking about 2 hours
• Gili Cat travels to Gili Trawangan from Padang Ai (1,5 hours).
• Island Getaway travels there from Serangan (2 hours)
• Perama Express to Trawangan from Padang Ai, continuing to Senggigi.

Getting Around

By Plane

By Train

By Car

By Bus

By Boat

To get to the Gili Islands you can travel there from Senggigi or Bangsal. It is 15 minutes to Air, 30 to Meno and 45 to Trawangan.

Eat

Drink

Sleep