Want to enjoy a nature trip with sandy white beaches and forest green hills, but feel like Bali is too crowded for you? You might want to try Lombok! Lombok Island is another popular tourist destination for international travelers besides Bali, as it boasts the same beautiful scenery and a relaxing vibe. If you’re one for water sports activities too, then Lombok will suit your taste. Here are the 20 best things to do in Lombok.
- Top Things to do in Lombok, Indonesia
- Pink Beach
- Pusuk Sembalun Tourism Park at Rinjani Mountain
- Senaru Crater Rim at Rinjani Mountain
- Merese Hills
- Tanjung Aan Beach
- Kuta Mandalika Beach
- Gili Trawangan
- Gili Meno
- Gili Nanggu
- Gili Sudak
- Gili Kedis
- Sesaot Tourism Park
- Tiu Kelep Waterfall
- Senaru Coffee Garden
- Pergasingan Hill
- Tanjung Ringgit
- Pura Batu Bolong
- Narmada Park
- Ampenan Old City
- Penujak Village
Top Things to do in Lombok, Indonesia
Pink Beach
One of the most well-known beaches in Lombok with unique pink sand is none other than Pink Beach. The underwater surroundings are crystal clear, with beautiful corals and tropical fish. This beach is a popular spot for swimming and snorkeling because of its calm waves. The diving tools are also available for rental on-site. For locals, tourists, and foreign student groups, the entrance charge is IDR 10,000 (USD 0.65) per person, IDR 50,000 (USD 3.25) per person, and IDR 25,000 (USD 1.62) per person.
Pusuk Sembalun Tourism Park at Rinjani Mountain
View the grandness of Mount Rinjani from Pusuk Sembalun Tourism Park. At the height of 1,250 meters above sea level, visitors can bask peacefully in breathtaking mountain views. While hiking to the top, you can also observe the vastness of the forest, hills, rice fields, and strawberry plantations. Be careful of the wind and steep route, so bring a guide with you or travel in groups. There is a pavilion up top where you can relax and enjoy the view better.
Senaru Crater Rim at Rinjani Mountain
Another high-recommended spot on Rinjani’s summit is the Senaru Crater Rim. The two most stunning sights that make the arduous hike worthwhile are the sunset view and the smoke rising from Mount Baru Jari. The depth of this crater is 2,641 meters. Usually, climbers spend the night camping out to take in the stunning starry sky, so make sure to bring your camping equipment for a night to remember!
Merese Hills
Merese Hill, which encircles Tanjung Aan Beach, is situated on Kuta Lombok Street in Kuta Pujut, Central Lombok Regency. Visitors can take in the spectacular view of the ocean below and the sky above, as well as evening sunset sights. The hills also offer many Instagrammable photo spots to take with your family and friends!
Tanjung Aan Beach
Tanjung Aan Beach has a beautiful coastline that overlooks the Indian Ocean and is encircled by Merese Hill. The area is also relatively clean and free from housing and other tourist destinations, making it truly ‘untouchable’ heaven. Visitors must pay IDR 5,000 (USD 0.32) parking fees for motorbikes and IDR 10,000 (USD 0.65) for cars to access this beach. The Lombok Airport is also not that far from the beach. Travel time via automobile or motorcycle for visitors is about 30 minutes.
Kuta Mandalika Beach
For those who enjoy water sports like surfing, snorkeling, and diving, Kuta Mandalika Beach is your ideal spot. Kuta Mandalika Beach is conveniently located near the airport in Pujut Village, Central Lombok, and can be reached there in under 30 minutes by vehicle or motorcycle. They provide a rental location for tools, food vendors, ATMs, and housing. There is no entrance ticket, only a vehicle parking fee of IDR 5,000 (USD 0.32) for motorcycles and IDR 10,000 (USD 0.65) for cars.
Gili Trawangan
Gili is a group of numerous smaller islands around Lombok Island. Since Gili Trawangan is one of Lombok’s most well-known Gili islands, you’ve probably heard about this before. Scuba diving, snorkeling, kayaking, and surfing are among the preferred tourist activities in Trawangan. Also, since motor vehicles are not permitted on Gili Trawangan, most people get around on motorcycles and cidomos, a traditional horse-drawn carriage type.
Gili Meno
From Mataram City, it takes about 45 minutes to get to Gili Meno via land. Aside from the beach, you must definitely visit the bird park, which houses a collection of Indonesia’s rare bird species. There aren’t nearly as many motorized vehicles as in Gili Trawangan. Only bicycles and horse-drawn carriages are available. Visit the Bird Park at the Bird Park Homestay if you want to see those lovely birds directly and take pictures!
Gili Nanggu
Next, enjoy the charming underwater experience at Gili Nanggu with its stunning coral reefs and vibrant tiny fish. The sparkling water and sandy white beaches make this island ideal for diving and snorkeling. You can reach the island by boat from the ferry port in Tawun Village in West Sekotang, Sekotang District, West Lombok. Up to 10 individuals can charter a boat for about IDR 300,000,000 ($19.5 USD), including trips to Gili Sudak and Gili Kedis.
Gili Sudak
Visitors can snorkel on this tiny island to enjoy the stunning underwater environment. After exhausting water sports activities, you can enjoy good local seafood dishes at the many restaurants near the beach. This small island is frequently called a romantic island for its lovely sunrise and sunset panorama. Up to 10 individuals can charter a boat for about IDR 300,000,000 ($19.5 USD), including trips to Gili Nanggu and Gili Kedis.
Gili Kedis
Gili Kedis is the last of these Gili islands. Because the island is smaller than the others, it is not as crowded with tourists and restaurants. This island is referred to by locals as Gili Kedis, which translates to “Island of the Sparrows.” The island is so tiny that it only takes ten minutes to stroll around. Visitors can charter a boat from Tawun Harbor for around IDR 300,000 (USD 19.5 USD). Also, you can find boats from Gili Nanggu and Gili Sudak to go to this island.
Sesaot Tourism Park
Looking for a calming place to rest during your holiday? Look no further than the beautiful forest and crystal-clear rivers in Sesaot Tourism Park. There are numerous gazebos where you can relax and take in the scenery, making this the ideal location for a picnic with the family. Other facilities include a pagoda, prayer area, waterfall slides, and photo spots near the riverbed. The entrance price for visitors is IDR 5,000 (USD 0.32).
Tiu Kelep Waterfall
At the base of Mount Rinjani, you can find an exotic waterfall called Tiu Kelep Waterfall. It is situated in Senaru Village, Bayan District, North Lombok Regency, not far from the Sendang Gile Waterfall. This location provides a captivating sight of the blue water and nature’s noise. If you’re lucky, you can catch a reflection of the rainbow in the water. Each visitor is required to pay an entrance fee of IDR 10,000 (USD 0.65).
Senaru Coffee Garden
Senaru Coffee Garden is a great place to view the Sendang Gile and Tiu Kelep. The garden is in the Senaru Village at the North Lombok Regency. There is a shop called ‘Coffee Plantation’ which sells delicious coffee milk, ginger milk, and ginger milk coffee, as well as snacks, all wonderful companions while enjoying the fantastic natural scenery. Visitors only need to pay a parking fee of IDR 5,000 (USD 0.32).
Pergasingan Hill
Pergasingan Hill is a tall hill beside Mount Rinjani, in Sembalun Lawang Village, Sembalun District, East Lombok Regency. This hill, which rises to a height of 1,670 meters above sea level, presents a stunning sweeping overview of the rice fields and views of Mount Rinjani, which towers majestically in the distance. There are downhill areas and paragliding spots at Bukit Pergasingan. Extreme sports enthusiasts can try them out and put their adrenaline to the test. Each person must pay an entrance fee of IDR 10,000 (USD 0.65).
Tanjung Ringgit
Tanjung Ringgit is popular for its coral hills and karst rocks. It is located on Jalan Lingkok Siwaq, Sekaroh, Jerowaru, East Lombok Regency. The Tanjung Ringgit area is an eco-region that also houses historical sites like cannons and caves from Japan. Visitors can make camp and watch the stunning sunrise. Entrance and camping are free of charge.
Pura Batu Bolong
The capital city Mataram presents not only nature tourist attractions but also several interesting religious destinations. Located in the same area as Senggigi Beach, you can find the uniqueness of a temple located on the beach. This temple is built on a rock with a large hole in the middle, so it is called a batu bolong (holed stone). The best time to visit Batu Bolong Temple is in the afternoon when the sun sets on the western horizon, leaving a calming view of the temple accompanied by the waves and the scent of flowers typical of Hindu religious ceremonies. The entrance ticket is IDR 24,000 (USD 1.25).
Narmada Park
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The word narmada means spring or source of life. This park is closely related to Hinduism beliefs and rituals. At the top of the park, there is a temple with a terraced design, commonly called punden terraces. The main attraction of this park is the Bale Pertirtaan, spring-flowing water from Mount Rinjani. It’s located on the Narmada Highway, and visitors only pay IDR 5,000 (USD 0.65) for entry.
Ampenan Old City
The old city neighborhood in Mataram is located on the Yos Sudarso road, precisely in the Ampenan area, with historical and ancient buildings dating back to the Dutch era. To maintain its original shape, many residents didn’t renovate the buildings, but they did some repainting to add a fresh color that made it the perfect photo spot. If you like historical tourism, do drop by for a visit!
Penujak Village
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Besides being famous for its natural attractions, the city of Mataram is also famous for its locally-made handicrafts. There is one village that has been named the oldest pottery-producing village on the island of Lombok: the Penujak Village. The pottery produced here has its own cultural and philosophical values. In the past, ancestors often used jugs for cooking and at birth and death ceremonies. In Penujak Village, visitors can see firsthand the process of making pottery from clay to a jug decorated with various unique motifs.
These are the top 20 best things you can do and visit while in Lombok, Indonesia! Let us know which ones you liked the best.
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