June is Dry Season — Best for Rinjani trekking and the Gili islands.

Lombok

Lombok

Rinjani's shadow, secret surf, and Sasak soul

Trekking to the summit of Mount RinjaniIsland hopping the Gili IslandsSurfing the breaks at Kuta Lombok

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6D itineraryLombok in 6 days — Gilis, mainland, and southern surf

Top places to visit in Lombok

Senggigi

Lombok longest established beach town. Sunset cliffs, low key resorts, and an easy launching pad for the Gili Islands.

Kuta Lombok

The south coast surf hub. Tanjung Aan, Mawi, and Selong Belanak beaches, plus the annual Bau Nyale sea worm festival.

Gili Trawangan

The largest of the three Gilis. Turtle rich snorkeling, no motorized vehicles, and a lively beachfront strip.

Gili Air

The middle Gili. Quieter than Trawangan, livelier than Meno, with the closest view of Mount Rinjani at sunrise.

Gili Meno

The smallest, quietest Gili. Honeymoon grade silence, a salt lake interior, and the underwater Nest sculpture.

Festivals happening soon

Cultural events overlapping the next 60 days in Lombok.

  • season

    Dry Season

    Best for Rinjani trekking and the Gili islands.

    1 May – 31 Oct
  • festival

    Senggigi Beach Festival

    Tourism event.

    15 Jul

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Mount Rinjani Trekking

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Getting to Lombok

From the major hubs.

  • From jakarta · flight

    ~2.5 hours direct · 5-10 daily

    Rp 800k – Rp 1.8M

  • From bali · flight

    ~30 minutes direct · 10-15 daily

    Rp 400k – Rp 900k

  • From kuala lumpur · flight

    ~3.5 hours direct · 3-5 weekly

    Rp 1.5M – Rp 3.0M

Practical Information

Visa
Visa-free or visa-on-arrival for 90+ nationalities (USD 35, 30 days, extendable once)
Currency
Indonesian Rupiah (IDR). ATMs in Mataram, Senggigi, Kuta Lombok; Gili Trawangan has limited card-accepting venues.
Power Plug
Type C/F, 220V/50Hz
SIM / Data
Telkomsel at LOP airport. Coverage strong on the main island; Gili islands depend on signal from Lombok mainland.
Local Transport
Lombok International (LOP) flights; Bali fast boats to the Gili Islands (1.5 hrs). Public bus and ride-hail Grab on the main island. Cidomo (horse cart) on the Gilis — motor vehicles are banned.
Language
Bahasa Indonesia + Sasak local language
Tipping
Not expected; tip trek porters on Rinjani and Gili dive crews
Emergency Numbers
Police 110 · Ambulance 118 · Tourist police 1500-771

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Panduan Trekking Gunung Rinjani 2026

Rinjani (3.726 mdpl) gunung tertinggi kedua di pulau Lombok. Trek-nya menantang tapi viewnya legendary — danau kawah Segara Anak di tengah kaldera.

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Rinjani 100 Trail Run 2026: Hasil, Rute, dan Cara Daftar

Kami berangkat dari basecamp Rinjani jam 4:15 pagi — headlamp membelah kabut alpine, puncak masih nggak kelihatan di atas. Di sekeliling kami, 200+ pelari di Rinjani 100 Trail Run 2026 melakukan hal yang sama, tiap kategori start staggered: pelari loop 36K pushing paling keras di kegelapan pre-dawn

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7 Hari di Lombok 2026 — Rute Klasik

7 Days in Lombok — Classic Route

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Pertama Kali ke Lombok 2026 — Info Praktis

Mau ke Lombok tapi belum pernah? Ini yang perlu kamu tau sebelum berangkat.

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10 Hal Terbaik di Lombok 2026

"Lagi planning trip ke Lombok?" Ini 10 hal yang beneran bakal aku lakuin — dan kenapa masing-masing layak ada di pulau ini, di luar perbandingan sama Bali.

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Sehari di Senggigi, Lombok 2026

Kami meninggalkan guesthouse di Mataram jam 5:45 pagi — udara masih sejuk, jalan pesisir kosong kecuali ojek pagi dan beberapa truk pengiriman menuju utara. Senggigi 45 menit drive dari bandara, tapi kami mengatur keberangkatan untuk menangkap pantainya sebelum panas dan kapal pesiar berlabuh di lep

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Things to know before you visit Lombok

When is the best time to visit Lombok?

May through September is the dry season with clear skies for trekking and calm seas for island hopping.

How long should I plan to stay in Lombok?

5-7 days ideal — 2 days Gili Islands (Air or Trawangan), 1-2 days Senggigi or Mataram base, 2-3 days Rinjani trek (multi-day) or Kuta Lombok surf base.

How do I get to Lombok?

Fly to Lombok International Airport (LOP) from Bali, Jakarta, or Kuala Lumpur. Fast boats run daily from Bali to the Gili Islands.

What are the must-do experiences in Lombok?

Three signature experiences in Lombok:

• Trekking to the summit of Mount Rinjani

• Island hopping the Gili Islands

• Surfing the breaks at Kuta Lombok

Where should I stay in Lombok?

Gili Trawangan for nightlife, Gili Air for chill, Gili Meno for honeymoon quiet; Senggigi for resort comfort; Kuta Lombok for surf hostels and boutique villas. Range: Gili hostel Rp 200K, private villa Rp 3M+ per night.

What food and dishes are worth trying in Lombok?

Sasak signature: ayam taliwang (chili-glazed grilled chicken), plecing kangkung (chili water spinach), sate rembiga (sweet-spicy beef satay), nasi puyung. The Taliwang chicken warungs around Mataram are the originals.

What should I prepare before traveling to Lombok?

Before traveling to Lombok: Visa-free or visa-on-arrival for 90+ nationalities (USD 35, 30 days, extendable once). Currency: Indonesian Rupiah (IDR). ATMs in Mataram, Senggigi, Kuta Lombok; Gili Trawangan has limited card-accepting venues. Plug: Type C/F, 220V/50Hz. SIM: Telkomsel at LOP airport. Coverage strong on the main island; Gili islands depend on signal from Lombok mainland.. Tipping: Not expected; tip trek porters on Rinjani and Gili dive crews. Emergency: Police 110 · Ambulance 118 · Tourist police 1500-771

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