About this Destination
Lombok is Bali's quieter, less-discovered neighbour — an island of extraordinary natural beauty that receives a fraction of the visitors despite offering comparable beaches, a more authentic local culture, and one of Indonesia's most iconic natural wonders. At the island's heart rises Gunung Rinjani (3,726m), Indonesia's second-highest volcano and a challenging but rewarding multi-day trek.
Lombok's southern peninsula holds some of the most spectacular and pristine beaches in all of Southeast Asia — Kuta Lombok, Mawun Bay, and Selong Belanak among them — while the Gili Islands off the northwest coast are globally celebrated for their turquoise waters, white sand, and world-class snorkelling.
Highlights
Gunung Rinjani: Indonesia's second-highest active volcano South Lombok's pristine, largely uncrowded beaches The Gili Islands: turquoise water and vibrant coral reefs
Gunung Rinjani: Indonesia's second-highest active volcano
South Lombok's pristine, largely uncrowded beaches
The Gili Islands: turquoise water and vibrant coral reefs
Traditional Sasak culture and hand-weaving villages
Surf breaks at Kuta Lombok and the legendary Desert Point
Far less crowded than Bali with comparable natural beauty