Travellers Guides in Lombok - Hello Traveler, this one island has the natural attractions that are not less beautiful with Bali.Gili Trawangan Island, Senggigi Beach and Gili Nanggu are several locations that became a favorite of the traveler today. Lombok island has a natural charm that is very interesting to visit. For you who will plan frugal holidays to Lombok, here's some information that can help you.
Set your departure time with cheap flights from the city of departure. Here are direct flights from several cities :
a. From Singapore
Direct flight from Singapore to Lombok 3 times per week, on Sunday, Monday and Friday, direct flight operated by Silk Air, Garuda Indonesia and Singapore Airlines flight time 2 hours 45 minutes. As for the transit flight can use the lion air / water batik, which fly every day and there is usually a promo price of around 320SGD ( total price for return flights ).
Departure Arrival Airlines Number
SIN 07:40 LOP 10:35 Garuda Indonesia GA9940 ( Every Friday )
SIN 15:45 LOP 18:30 Garuda Indonesia GA9940 ( Every Monday )
SIN 15:45 LOP 18:30 Singapore Airlines SQ5220 ( Every Sunday and Monday )
SIN 15:45 LOP 18:30 Silkair MI128 ( Every Sunday and Monday )
Lion Air flights (Batik Air) transit in Jakarta and waited for about 2 h 35 mins to continue flight to Lombok island.
SIN 11:20 - CGK 12:05 Duration: 1h 45min ( ID7154 with Batik Air / lion )
CGK14:40 - LOP 17:35 Duration: 1h 55min ( ID 6658 with Batik Air / Lion)
b. From Kuala Lumpur
Direct flights from Malaysia to the lombok island is there every day with Air Asia, flight time 3 hours 10 minutes, if lucky we'll get a promo price for a return ticket around 400 MYR.
Depart : 08:35 (KUL) and Arrive : 11:45 (LOP)
Depart : 12:35 (KUL) and Arrive : 15:35 (LOP)
Depart : 15:35 ( KUL) and Arrive : 18:45 (LOP)
c. From Perth
Direct flight from Perth first take Jetstar from Perth to Ngurah Rai International Airport (Bali). Flight time about 3 hours 40 minutes and then take AirAsia, LionAir or Garuda Indonesia from Ngurah Rai International Airport (Bali) to Lombok International Airport, Flight time about 40 minutes.
The best time to visit Lombok depending on the whether, seasons and events. Lombok island has a two seasons - wet and dry. The dry season lasts from May to September. The rainy season lasts from October to April. Lombok favorite time to visit during the dry season. But the rainy season in Lombok is not too high, because usually during the rainy season in chili climate is hot, humid, sunny and beautiful. In Lombok during the rainy season could be drier than on the other islands. rain sometimes only a few times during the night. In the dry season in Lombok will be more tourists. In any goal that you will go, you will meet people in the street, at the beach, visiting other places. Peak Season is similar to Bali to Lombok - During the dry season (May to September) and around Christmas and New (December / January). This coincides with the summer holidays and year-end. Many tourists who visit this season. One thing to keep in mind when choosing your time to go on holiday, event or festival in Lombok. Some events may be of interest to you and some events may limit what you can do, like for the example hari raya Nyepi.
Some places in Lombok could be a recommendation to stay, but the region is still a favorite tourist Sengigi travelers to look for lodging in this area. In addition to the access would be closer if you want to cross over to Gili Trawangan, Gili Air and Gili Meno. Senggigi tourist spot offers crowd atmosphere. Peak season like June, July, December and January could be a consideration for you to book accommodation early. You should know also that the low season in Lombok calculated from January to June; September to December. Low season is a great time to look for accommodation and cheap hotel packages. In the high season in July, September, Chinese New Year and Easter Week, difficult to find accommodation at a low price usually that lodging is expensive, such as during peak seasons. The peak time in August, from late December to early January. streets become very congested.
Lombok is different with Bali, will be more comfortable if you can rent a car to get around Lombok. car rental in Lombok include driver, little more expensive than in Bali, but we'll get so much tourist information from driver or travel you can use some local services Tour Guide. While in Lombok, you can try some of these transport service providers.But if we vacation in Gili Trawangan we could rent bikes, because the island is not extensive so do not worry about getting lost.
Tourism is the mainstay of the island of Lombok beach is very beautiful and exotic. Starting from Kuta beach, Tanjung Aan, Mawun beaches, Pink Beach, Tanjung Ringgit, and lots more. The influence of the hot beach will makes you uncomfortable. Besides sunscreen, bring a hat for men or women, scarves and mineral water. If you want comfortable, you can buy "after sun" or moisturizing cream after sun exposure. Aloe vera is also effective to "absorb" our skin after a sunburn. These tips can be used for all including small children with no record allergic to aloe vera.
If comes in Lombok, don't forget to exchange our money in the currency of Indonesia is the rupiah. We must also prepare to save a lot more cash in your wallet because the ATMs are not too many in some places in Lombok.
Always bring map and always recorded or remember important phone numbers such as phone numbers family, hotel place to stay or motorcycle. This is to anticipate if we got lost we could call the hotel where we stay or place we rent a bike. They definitely will help us with friendly. So, we can go back to the hotel with safely.
We suggest you to choose accommodation around Senggigi or in Gili Trawangan. Mataram city was not too crowded before 08:00. Meanwhile, if you want to enjoy the atmosphere of the night, there are several cafes in Senggigi like Alberto, Banana Tree Cafe, kiosk Paradiso or in the Garden Restaurant. Gili Trawangan is also the place to experience the night life of Lombok. Of course you have to cross since the afternoon or evening and spend the night on the island. Usually midnight on this island there is a small party and musical entertainment until the morning.
