Lombok

What? 

the island of Lombok! Known and recognized for its dreamy beaches, fire-breathing volcanoes, smiling inhabitants and breathtaking landscapes, Lombok is definitely must-see.

Where?

Lombok, island, Nusa Tenggara Barat province, Indonesia. It is one of the small Sunda Islands, located east of Bali by the Lombok Strait and west of Sumbawa by the Alas Strait. To the north is the Java Sea, to the south the Indian Ocean.

How?

There are three ways to get from Bali to Lombok: by air (40 minutes), by fast boat (1.5 to 3 hours) and by slow boat (4 to 8 hours). Depending on where you are travelling to Lombok, you can choose the most appropriate means of transport. Most visitors stay in Senggigi or Kuta Lombok.

When?

The best time to visit Lombok is between July and August.

These months are considered dry in Lombok and there is no rainfall. Lombok is a tropical island, so the weather is virtually the same all year round. The high season in Lombok is from May to October, and it is very crowded.

How much?

the slow ferry from Bali to Lombok

The fare is IDR 148,000 ($10) for motorbikes and IDR 285,000 ($19) for any vehicle over 500cc (e.g., a car). In Bali, you have a choice of two ferry ports to Lombok: Padang Bai and Serangan Port.

About the fast boat:

The cheapest fare from Bali to Lombok is $26.75. The average fare from Bali to Lombok by speedboat is USD 34.39. This is a one-way ticket from Bali to Lombok. In general, if you book a round trip, the ticket price will be lower.

For air travel:

it costs about 60 USD.