The Ultimate Guide: 2 Weeks in Lombok Itinerary

The Ultimate Guide: 2 Weeks in Lombok Itinerary

Are you visiting Lombok Island for the first time and looking for the perfect Lombok Itinerary?

We’ve put together a 14-day Lombok Travel Itinerary that includes popular attractions, best beach destinations, and some hidden gems.

Our Lombok Travel Guide includes the best places to visit, how to get there, where to stay, and the best things to do in Lombok.

You’ll also find all the useful tips and information you need to plan your 2-week Lombok Itinerary.

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Where is Lombok?

Lombok is an island located in West Nusa Tenggara province, Indonesia.

Best Time to Visit Lombok

Indonesia has two seasons: a dry season and a rainy season.

Lombok is a popular destination all year round! But the best time to visit Lombok is during the dry season, from May to October.

August is the driest month! The weather is sunny and dry during these months, perfect for swimming, hiking, and exploring Lombok Island.

Lombok has a tropical climate with high humidity, and the average temperature is 28°C all year round.

It’s good to know that during the rainy season (from November to April) or when the sea conditions are bad, the boat schedules can change and be delayed a lot!

The busiest time to visit Lombok is between July and August. We did this Lombok Itinerary in May.

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In high season, we strongly recommend booking accommodation, ferry tickets, and tours in advance!

Keep reading → Things to Do in Lombok

How to Get to Lombok

Most people come to Lombok from the Gili Islands or Bali and start their Lombok Itinerary.

Getting to Lombok may seem difficult, but depending on your time and budget, there are several ways to get there.

There are three ways to get from Bali to Lombok: by fast boat (1.5-3 hours), slow ferry (5-7 hours), and plane (40 minutes).

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Use Skyscanner to find cheap flights to Lombok, Indonesia.

The fast ferry or plane is the most comfortable and quickest way to get from Bali to Lombok.

We have a detailed post on how to get to Lombok with all the information you need.

The Ultimate Lombok Itinerary for 2 Weeks

Day 1: Arrive at Gili Air, Lombok

Welcome to Lombok! Gili Air is the best place to start your Lombok and Gili Islands Itinerary.

The Gili Islands consist of three small islands (Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno, and Gili Air) located off the northwest coast of Lombok, Indonesia.

How to Get to Gili Air from Bali

The Gili Islands are the perfect escape from Bali for snorkeling and scuba diving enthusiasts.

You can get to the Gili Islands from Bali by public ferry, speed boat, and helicopter, or fly into Lombok and travel by boat from there.

The fast boat is the most comfortable and quickest way to get from Bali to Gili Air!

Fast boat tickets usually cost between 330,000 IDR and 750,000 IDR (about 22 USD and 50 USD) per person.

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You can easily buy boat tickets at any port, but we recommend booking online with 12Go!

From Bali, ferries depart to Gili Air from Sanur, Padang Bai, Serangan, and Amed harbors.

The fast ferry ride from Bali to the Gili Islands usually takes around 2-6 hours, depending on the port, stops, waiting times, and sea conditions.

Read the full post → How to Get from Bali to the Gili Islands

Day 2-3: Visit the Gili Islands

Good morning! It’s time to continue your Lombok Itinerary!

Visiting the Gili Islands is one of the best things to do in Lombok, so don’t miss it. Its tropical white sandy, palm tree-covered beaches and crystal clear turquoise waters are the perfect places for beach lovers.

We recommend you explore Gili Air on your second day, and then the next day, take a day trip or snorkel tour to Gili Meno and Gili Trawangan. Book your snorkeling tour with GetYourGuide.

Good to know
The Gili Islands are car-free, and as there are no cars, you can only get around on foot or by bicycle, electric scooter, and horse-drawn carriages.

Which is the Best Gili Island?

• Gili Trawangan: Gili Trawangan is the most popular and largest of the three islands. “Gili T” is known as the party island. Most accommodations and restaurants are there.
• Gili Meno: Gili Meno is the smallest and quietest island, perfect for a romantic holiday. Most people take a day trip to the underwater statues of Gili Meno.
• Gili Air: Gili Air is a mix of the two islands, with a relaxed atmosphere, beaches, fantastic accommodations, and great bars. It was our favorite Gili Island!

In our opinion, each Gili island is unique and well worth a visit! It only depends on your preferences which island is ideal for you.

Keep reading → Best Things to Do in Gili Air

Where to Stay in Gili Air

Although it’s a small island, accommodation options are available for all budgets. You can choose from cheap hostels to mid-range hotels and luxury villas.

Best hotels in Gili Air, Lombok

• Luxury: Villa Tokay Luxury Private Villas
• Mid-Range: PinkCoco Hotel
• Budget: Captain Coconuts

Day 4: Travel to Senggigi

Are you ready for one of the highlights of your Lombok Itinerary? Senggigi is a coastal town which is a popular beach destination in Indonesia with beautiful untouched sandy beaches, palm trees, and crystal clear turquoise waters.

Depending on when you arrive in Senggigi, you can choose to start exploring or relax at one of the beach resorts.

How to Get to Senggigi from the Gili Islands

From the Gili Islands, boats run regularly to Lombok.

The journey takes approximately 1 hour from Gili Trawangan to Bangsal Port, and boat tickets start from 10 USD per person.

We traveled by boat from Gili Air to Senggigi, and the journey took 20 minutes to Bangsal Harbour. The boat ticket starts from 6 USD per person, which includes hotel shuttle service in Senggigi.

The distance between Senggigi and Bangsal Port is 35 minutes.

You can easily buy boat tickets at any port, but we recommend booking online with 12Go!

Good to know
The boats don’t usually leave at the exact departure time, as they leave when they are full, so you should arrive at least 30 minutes before departure!

Recommended post → Senggigi Guide

Day 5-6: Explore Senggigi

You can spend 2 relaxing days in Senggigi on your Lombok Itinerary.

One of the best things to do in Senggigi is to rent a scooter and discover the coastline and beaches on your own. This is the best way to find hidden gems, the best restaurants, or meet the locals.

As there are many beautiful photo spots along the way, allow more time to get from one place to another!

In Senggigi, two beaches you should not miss: Nipah Beach and Pandanan Beach. Trust us, you will not be disappointed by their beauty.

Good to know
We started our Lombok Island Itinerary in Senggigi, so we rented a motorbike there.

Where to Stay in Senggigi

There are many luxury hotels and beach resorts in Senggigi, but accommodation options are available for all budgets.

Best hotels in Senggigi, Lombok

• Luxury: Katamaran Hotel & Resort
• Mid-Range: Holiday Resort Lombok or Sheraton Senggigi Beach Resort
• Budget: Puri Saron Senggigi Hotel

Day 7: Travel to Senaru and Visit Two Waterfalls

Good morning! It’s time to continue your Lombok Itinerary. Check out from your accommodation, have breakfast, and travel by scooter or private transfer to Senaru.

The distance between Senggigi and Senaru is 2 hours, depending on traffic.

Senaru is famous for its beautiful hiking trails, stunning waterfalls, and lush rice terraces. It is a small village and is the gateway to Mount Rinjani for hikers.

As the journey time from Senggigi to Senaru is short, after arrival, you can visit the Senaru traditional village and explore some of the most beautiful waterfalls in Lombok.

Book your waterfall tour with GetYourGuide.

Tiu Kelep & Sendang Gile Waterfall

Tiu Kelep is one of the most famous waterfalls in Indonesia, so don’t miss it on your Lombok Itinerary.

Once you arrive at the waterfall, buy your entrance ticket and start your hike on the marked trail. You can walk down (10-15 minutes) the concrete steps from the entrance to the Sendang Gile Waterfall.

From Sendang Gile Waterfall, head back towards the entrance and turn left at the sign for Tiu Kelep Waterfall.

From Sendang Gile Waterfall, it takes about 40-50 minutes to reach Tiu Kelep Waterfall. We recommend booking your epic waterfall tour here.

Read the full post → Sendang Gile & Tiu Kelep Waterfall

Day 8: Mount Rinjani Tour

Are you looking for an unforgettable adventure on your Lombok itinerary? Mount Rinjani is the most popular and challenging hike in Lombok.

At 3726 meters, Mount Rinjani is the second-highest peak in Indonesia, where you can do an epic crater rim hike.

Depending on your time, fitness level, and budget, you can choose a 1-night or multi-day Mount Rinjani tour.

The most popular option if you’re short on time is a 2-day, 1-night trek, but if you want to get the most out of your experience, we recommend booking a 3-day, 2-night hike.

The tour price includes meals and drinks, a trekking guide, a porter, and camping equipment. We recommend booking your trek online through GetYourGuide.

The pick-up time is usually in the early morning. You can start your epic trek after paying the entrance fee and registering.

Mount Rinjani National Park entrance fee is 150,000 IDR (10 USD) /day/person.

On this day you will spend the night on the mountain.

Good to know
We do not recommend the difficult hike to Mount Rinjani if you are not in good physical condition!

Recommended post → Senaru Guide

Where to Stay in Senaru

Senaru is a small village in Lombok with few accommodation and activities available.

If you plan to take the Mount Rinjani trek and visit Tiu Kelep Waterfall, Senaru is the best base.

Best hotels in Senaru, Lombok

• Mid-Range: Rinjani Lodge or Rinjani Lighthouse
• Budget: Ila Homestay

Day 9: Travel to Sembalun & Pergasingan Hill Hike

We hope you enjoyed your Mount Rinjani tour and are ready for the next adventure on your Lombok Itinerary. In the morning, leave Mount Rinjani, have breakfast, and travel by motorbike or private transfer to Sembalun.

The distance between Senaru and Sembalun is 40-50 minutes by motorbike. 

Bukit Selong Rice Field Viewpoint

You can easily visit the Bukit Selong viewpoint before your Pergasingan Hill hike.

The entrance fee to Bukit Selong Rice Field Viewpoint is 10,000 IDR (0,65 USD) per person and 5,000 IDR (0,35 USD) for parking.

From the Bukit Selong parking lot, it’s only a 20-minute hike to the beautiful viewpoint, so don’t miss it.

See also → Best Places to Visit in Lombok

Pergasingan Hill Hike – Hidden Gem on your Lombok Itinerary

After the Bukit Selong Rice Field Viewpoint, hike up Pergasingan Hill. The peak of Pergasingan Hill is 1750 meters above sea level, so you have to climb about 600 meters altitude.

The entrance fee to Pergasingan Hill is 25,000 IDR (1,65 USD) per person. Pergasingan Hill is a popular hiking and camping spot, so it’s worth spending a night there.

You can camp on your own, but if you don’t have camping equipment, the best way is to book a tour on Viator.

If you choose the camping option, the tour price includes full board meals, water, and camping equipment (tent, sleeping bags, sleeping mat).

Good to know
We stayed in Senaru, and from there, we took a day trip to Sembalun.

Recommended post → How to Hike Pergasingan Hill

Where to Stay in Sembalun

Sembalun is a small village in Lombok and is not very popular with tourists since most people prefer Kuta or Senggigi.

If you want to make the most of your hike, you can camp at the top of the Pergasingan Hill!

You can spend 1-2 days in Sembalun, these are our recommendations.

Best hotels in Sembalun, Lombok

• Mid-Range: Bukit Tiga Lima Boutique Hotel
• Budget: Radiya Guest House or Sembalun Kita Cottage

Day 10: Kuta – Popular Destination on your Lombok Itinerary

Kuta is the most visited tourist spot in Lombok, as it’s only a 25-minute drive from Lombok Airport.

Check out from your accommodation or hike down from Pergasingan Hill, have breakfast, and travel by scooter or private transfer to Kuta Lombok.

The journey from Sembalun to Kuta takes 2.5-3 hours.

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Finish your this day in Kuta with a perfect sunset experience at Merese Hill.

Recommended post → Things to Do in Kuta

Day 11-12: Discover Kuta

Kuta is a popular beach destination with beautiful white sandy beaches, crystal clear turquoise waters, and many surf spots, so you can’t miss it on your Lombok Itinerary.

Wondering what to do in Kuta?

Visit the best beaches in Kuta, go surfing, enjoy the sunset at Bukit Merese, see the Bat Cave, and take a day trip to the Pink Beach.

Best surf spots in Kuta Lombok

Pantai Tanjung Aan is a spacious beach with crystal clear waters and untouched sand. You can easily spend a relaxing day here swimming, surfing, and lounging on the sunbeds.

Selong Belanak Beach is a perfect place for relaxing, swimming, and for beginner surfers. You can rent surfboards, take surf lessons, and eat delicious local food in the warungs.

Pantai Mawi is one of the best surfing beaches in Kuta, recommended for intermediate and advanced surfers. You can get to Mawi Beach in approximately 45-60 minutes. If you turn off the main road, the road conditions will be bad (the path is unpaved and very bumpy.)

We’ve put together a list of the most beautiful beaches in Lombok.

Day 13: Visit Benang Stokel & Benang Kelambu Waterfall

Are you looking for one of the best waterfalls in your Lombok Itinerary?

Benang Kelambu was our favorite waterfall in Indonesia. A magnificent wall of vines with cascades is one of the most beautiful scenery we have seen in Lombok.

The best way to visit Benang Stokel and Benang Kelambu Waterfall is to join a day trip from Kuta. It takes about 1.5 hours to drive from Kuta to the waterfalls.

Book your waterfall tour through Viator.

Alternatively, you can get there by renting a motorbike or hiring a driver.

Once you arrive, buy your entrance ticket and visit the waterfalls. You can get to Benang Kelambu Waterfall by hiking or taking a local motorbike taxi.

Read the full post → Benang Kelambu Waterfall Guide

Where to Stay in Kuta

There are some luxury hotels and beach resorts in Kuta, and these are our accommodation recommendations.

Best hotels in Kuta, Lombok

• Luxury: Pullman Lombok Merujani Mandalika Beach Resort
• Mid-Range: Novotel Lombok Resort & Villas
• Budget: JM Hotel

Day 14: Leave Lombok

We hope you enjoyed your visit to Lombok! But it’s time to leave the island and fly home or continue your Indonesia trip to Java.

The easiest way to get from Kuta Lombok to Bali is to take a short domestic flight. Bali is just a 40-minute flight from Lombok.

The journey from Kuta to Lombok International Airport takes about 25 minutes.

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You can easily modify our Lombok Itinerary to extend or reduce the days. Most people take a 5-day Lombok Itinerary on their first visit.

Lombok Itinerary Guide: FAQ

Is Lombok Worth Visiting?

Absolutely! It was one of our favorite places in Indonesia.

We loved exploring the island because it’s much calmer and less crowded than Bali.

Use iVisa to check if you need a tourist visa for Indonesia and apply for an e-visa online.

Is Lombok Safe?

Yes, Lombok is generally safe. However, always keep an eye on your valuables and beware of pickpockets!

Always stay hydrated, use sunscreen, and have travel insurance!

Currents and waves around Lombok can be strong and unpredictable, so be careful when swimming or snorkeling!

If you rent a motorbike, drive carefully, always wear a helmet and avoid driving at night!

Are you looking for affordable travel insurance for your upcoming holiday or for digital nomads? We always choose SafetyWing for our travels.

How to Get Around Lombok

Getting around Lombok is easy. Unlike Nusa Penida, Lombok has good paved roads!

The best way to get around on your 2-week Lombok Itinerary is to rent a scooter or hire a private driver.

We rented a motorbike and explored Lombok at our own pace. Scooter rental starts from 65,000 IDR (4,35 USD) per day, but we don’t recommend paying more than 75,000 IDR (5 USD).

Buy an eSIM and data package for Indonesia.

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If you rent a scooter for several days, ask for a discount!

How many Days do you Need in Lombok?

Most people choose a 5-day Lombok Itinerary for their first visit.

We think 14 days is more comfortable for exploring Lombok Island, but you can do this route in 10 days!

Is Lombok Cheaper than Bali?

In fact, the prices are very similar to Bali! Prices are even higher during the peak season (from July to August), so avoid these months if you want to save money!

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Save money, avoid ATM transaction fees when going abroad, and pay in local currency with a Wise Card.

Lombok and Gili Islands Itinerary Map

We hope our two weeks Lombok Itinerary will help you plan your next trip to Indonesia. If you have any questions or thoughts, let us know in the comments below.

Hotels – Booking.com
Car Rentals – Discover Cars
Flights – Skyscanner
Travel Insurance – SafetyWing
Tours & Attractions – GetYourGuide
Bus/Ferry/Transfer – 12Go

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