Lombok highlights: A quieter alternative to Bali

Visitors to Bali often crave a more remote, undeveloped place after the hectic tourist scene in Kuta. Some people take a day trip to Kintamani, or better still, an overnight trip to East Bali. If you really want to get away from the tourist scene and step into an environment that is extremely mellow you might consider Lombok. Situated across the Lombok Strait to the east can be reached in just 30 minutes with a flight from Bali. An alternative route would be to take the ferry from Padangbai in East Bali, which takes 4-6 hours. Plane tickets can be purchased from any of the small travel agents in the Kuta area and ferry tickets can be bought at the terminal. You can take your motorbike from Bali across with you on the ferry, which is great if you are on surfari.

Here are some of the highlights of Lombok.

A coastal strip of hotels ranging from budget to boutique. There is some nightlife and good food can be had.

Undoubtedly the main reason tourists come to Lombok. The 3 white-sand islands range from very quiet to somewhat developed. A great place to relax and there are dive operators set up especially on Gili Trawangan. The Gili Islands are accessed by small local ferries from the port of Bangsal (30-45 minutes.

The massive volcano located in the north of the island. A 3 day trek will get you to the top, with some lovely villages on the south slope including Tetebatu and Sapit.

Sparsely populated coast with wonderful empty white sand beaches.

Located in the NE corner of Lombok it offers lovely picturesque villages and view of surrounding volcanoes.

Located on the SW tip of Lombok, this point-break has been rated by Tracks magazine as the best wave in the world.

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