Our Lombok holidays & tours
How do you pick where to go in the world’s largest archipelago? Well, it’s surprisingly easy when there are islands like Lombok. Let Bali absorb the crowds, Lombok, an hour and a half away by a fast boat, has large, beautiful beaches and a scattering of snorkelling and diving havens in the form of the Gili Islands. A volcano in the middle – Mount Rinjani – keeps it topographically interesting, too. Our Lombok holidays get you closer to the communities who live here, by frequenting warung (local cafes), family-run restaurants serving Lombok-cuisine, and learning traditional weaving, and discovering the island’s unique Islamic sect, Wetu Telu. Let Lombok knock your socks off.
Indonesia highlights holidays
Experience the diversity of the Indonesian islands
From
£4290
17 days
ex flights
Java and Lombok 11 day tour
Explore culture, natural wonders & beaches of Java & Lombok
From
£1990
11 days
ex flights
Lombok & Bali holiday
True island holiday perfection, rest, relax and unwind
From
£675 to £825
8 days
ex flights
Singapore and Lombok holiday
Sultry Singapore and a relaxing week on the beach.
From
£3575
13 days
inc UK flights
Indonesia small group tour
The best of Bali, Lombok & Komodo in 15 or 19 days.
From
£1549
19 days
ex flights
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LOMBOK MAP & HIGHLIGHTS
One of the easiest ways of getting from Bali to Lombok, other than by plane, is an organised fast boat from Padangbai to Lembar, which will deposit you on Lombok's west coast, approx 20km south of the largest city, Mataram, and about a two-hour bus ride from Tetebatu, just south of Mount Rinjani, in central Lombok. Lombok's international airport, Praya, is about an hour's drive south of Tetebatu and roughly two hours' drive southeast of Labuhan Pandan, on Lombok's northeast coast. Trips by small boat to the Gili Islands – Gili Air being the closest to Lombok – depart from Bangsal Harbour on Lombok's northwest coast, and take around 30 minutes.
Gili Islands
1. Gili Islands
Just off the northwest coast of Lombok lie the three Gili Islands: Trawangan, Meno and Air. Each represent a different side to life off the mainland with the largest island, Gili Trawandgan, more developed and livelier; the smallest island, Gili Meno, quieter and untouched with few crowds; and the closest to Lombok, Gili Air, a blend of both with coral reefs and turtles off the east coast.
Labuhan Pandan
2. Labuhan Pandan
Lombok’s east coast is rarely visited and far from developed. Take guided walks through rice paddies and farmers’ fields – still ploughed by water buffalos – and visits to clove and coffee plantations, as a perfect precursor to remote beachside bungalows from where to seek solitude in Labuhan Pandan. Snorkelling trips to the coral reef, just offshore, offer balance between beach time and hammocks.
Mount Rinjani
3. Mount Rinjani
Thanks to a shroud of cloud, Indonesia’s second highest peak is rarely glimpsed from lowland fields so trekking up the sacred slopes is the only way to unlock Mount Rinjani’s treasure trove of waterfalls, rainforests and bubbling hot pools. Dominating Lombok both in form and spirituality, Rinjani is far more than a ‘because it’s there’ option, it’s a cultural pilgrimage into a world of gods and monsters.
Senaru
4. Senaru
Often considered to be the gateway to Mount Rinjani, the smallish village of Senaru is worth a visit in its own right and provides a great base for those wishing to walk to Tiue Kelep waterfall, in some wondrous scenery, rather than climb into the clouds. A guided tour of nearby villages lets you learn more about Sasak culture as well as supporting an initiative to get more local women into tourism.
Senggigi
5. Senggigi
Although sections of Senggigi’s 10km coastline have succumbed to slightly sleazy, there are plenty of opportunities to watch the sun set over Bali from an out-of-the-way guesthouse or from the local Hindu temple, Pura Batu Bolong, rather than settling for a night of neon. A bit more like Bali, but not quite as bawdy, Senggigi has some great undeveloped beaches; just avoid the central district.
Tetebatu
6. Tetebatu
Just south of Mount Rinjani National Park, Tetebatu is an artisan hill retreat surrounded by smaller villages, like Pringgasel and Masbagik, which are well known for their traditional handicrafts, such as pottery and weaving, and locally grown tofu and soya beans. Visits to local markets and tucking into a Sasak feast are definitely recommended alongside experiencing an authentic slice of rural life on Lombok.
Our Lombok holidays reviews
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12Lombok holidays reviews
Kenneth Penman26 Jul 2025
Getting off the beaten track to visit a coffee plantation in the mountains and helping to prepare coffee cherries for roasting with no other tourists was a real pleasure.read more
Elizabeth Gillam11 Jul 2025
My holiday was one of the best I have had and I would have no hesitation in recommending this operator to anyone looking to explore this part of the world.read more
Mary Morgan-Stanhope25 Jun 2025
Loved it all, especially Menjangen staying in the national park immersed in nature yet still living in luxury. Wonderful, inspiring, win win.read more
