Lombok
Surf beaches, Rinjani and empty southern bays
Crossing
Padangbai → Bangsal / Teluk Nare, 2 – 2.5 hours
Best time to visit
April – October
Lombok rewards travellers who leave the beach clubs behind: Mount Rinjani treks, the surf of Kuta Lombok and the Sekotong archipelago in the south-west.
Highlights
Mount RinjaniKuta Lombok surfTanjung AanSendang Gile waterfallsSekotong islands
Good to know
- Rinjani treks need 2–3 days and a permit through a licensed operator.
- Rent a car for the south coast; distances are longer than they look.
- Fast boats to Bangsal can be cancelled in rough seas — keep a buffer day.