2024 Muncan Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in October)
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🇮🇩 Lombok 3 days Solo
🔖 day 1
🔗SASAK TOUR + MANDALIKA
📌- Visit to Desa Tenun Sukarara (free photo use sasak traditional clothes)
📌Visit to Kampung suku Sasak SADE
📌Visit to Kuta Mandalika Beach
🍴Lunch at Local Restaurant
📌Visit to Mandalika International Sirkuit
📌Visit to Bukit Seger
📌Next stop to Pantai Tanjung Aaan
📌Visit to Bukti Merese (sunset point)
🍴Dinner at Ayam Taliwang Restaurant
🔖 day 2
🔗TOUR GILI TRAWANGAN
🍴Breakfast at Hotel
🚢Transfer to Harbour for transfer to Gilitrawangan by Fastboat (sharing with others guest)
🍴Lunch at Local Restaurant
🏊Free Program at Gilitrawangan: Swimming, Snorkeling, Glass Bottom Boat, Cycling or Cidomo with own expense
🚢Back to Lombok by Fastboat (sharing with others guest)
📂📂Photo stop at Bukit Malaka & Villa Hantu📂📂
🍴Dinner at Local restaurant with Seafood Menu
🔖 day 3
🏊SNORKELING TRIP GILI NANGGU
🍴Breakfast at hotel
🚢Transfer to Gili Nanggu by Boat
🏊Snorkeling at Gili Nanggu include Snorkeling equipment
🍴Lunch at Gili Tangkong with Seafood Menu
📌Visit to Gili Kedis
📌Back to Lombok by Boat🚢🚢🚢
🍴🍮Dinner at local restaurant with menu Sate Rembiga
🔖 day 4
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✈️🧳 transfer to hotel
Lombok Island: Snorkeling Adventures, Culinary Delights, and the Legend of Mandalika
Lombok Island is full of hidden gems, and one of the most unforgettable experiences we had was starting from Tawun Harbour and heading to some less-known, picturesque Gili islands, perfect for snorkeling. The clear waters and vibrant coral reefs made it a snorkeling paradise, with colorful marine life all around. After exploring the underwater beauty, we enjoyed a delightful lunch at Gili Sudak, where the fresh fish and seafood were absolutely delicious—a meal to remember!
Kuta, Lombok is also a must-visit with its relaxed atmosphere, stunning beaches, and a mix of adventure and tranquility. It’s a paradise for surfers and kitesurfers, with spots like Selong Belanak and Tanjung Aan offering perfect conditions for catching waves or wind. Nearby Mandalika holds the legend of Princess Mandalika, who sacrificed herself by leaping into the sea to protect her people. Her spirit is celebrated every year during the Bau Nyale festival, where locals believe the sea worms that wash ashore are her reincarnation.
Whether you’re surfing, kitesurfing, beach-hopping, or simply enjoying the laid-back vibe, Lombok offers the perfect escape.
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Indonesia is not just Bali?! Big mistake! Lombok Island offers better value for money!
⛰【Travel Tips】
📍Detailed address: Lombok Island
🚗Transportation strategy: You can fly directly by plane✈️, or take a speedboat🚤 from Bali to Lombok Island
🌟Highlights: Compared to Lombok Island, Bali is too commercialized and pollution is increasingly serious. For a clear and uncrowded island, Lombok Island is highly recommended.
📌Small Tips: Transportation on Lombok Island is not very convenient, it is best to rent a car with a driver, 450 RMB for a full 12-hour day
Lombok Island is sparsely populated and every photo is picture-perfect!
It's no longer a secret, this niche island is just too perfect for lying flat
🌴A trip to Lombok Island, one article is enough!||If you're still hesitating about whether to come to Lombok Island, or just finished climbing a volcano🌋 and are looking for a peaceful island to relax on, then Lombok Island is definitely your best choice! This charming yet niche island is worth spending three or four days to savor its unique beauty! Without further ado, let's get to the good stuff!🙌
Lombok Island is really huge😲, almost comparable to Bali on the map!
This place is simply a paradise for water sports enthusiasts😎! Diving, surfing, paragliding, you name it, there are also spectacular waterfalls and mysterious volcanoes🌋! Today, let me tell you how to enjoy Lombok Island!
1️⃣Accommodation choices🏠
If you have plenty of time and want to experience Lombok Island in depth, then Senggigi is definitely a great place🤩. It's close to various attractions, and the good hotels are basically concentrated here, where you can enjoy five-star treatment for just five or six hundred, which is incredibly cost-effective😏!
If you just want to enjoy the tranquility and leisure of the island, then go straight to the Gili Islands😉! If you like surfing, then go to Kuta Lombok🏄♂️!
2️⃣Tourist attractions🎉
The two waterfalls on Lombok Island each have their own charm🎊, one in the south and one in the north. Compared to the shock of the waterfalls, the experience of trekking and wading to the waterfalls is even more unforgettable😻!
The beaches near Kuta are more beautiful than the next😍! The sunset at Tanjung Aan Beach is simply amazing🌇! Selong Belanak Beach attracts beginners from all over the world with its beautiful scenery and clean waters for surfing🏄♀️! Mawun Beach made me feel the true blue sea and sky🌊, and there are many cliff restaurants here, each with its unique view😍!
Senggigi Beach is also fantastic🤗! There are so many sunset viewing spots here, with coconut groves and the ultimate beach complementing each other😚! The coastal mountain road is winding, with a view in every bay, it is recommended to tour by motorcycle, so you can take in all the beautiful scenery🚲!
The Gili Islands are also worth a visit😆! Gili Trawangan is the main hub, bustling and brilliant at night🎇! During the day, everyone is diving and surfing🏊♂️! The water here is crystal clear, like a glass sea, with turtles swimming around you🐢! Gili Air and Gili Meno are mainly for diving holidays, and the islands are quieter🤫. Compared to the Gili Islands near Senggigi, the Gili Islands in the south of Lombok Island are also second to none in diving and surfing😎!
Mount Rinjani🌋 is not to be missed! It stands at 3,685 meters and is the second highest volcano in Indonesia⛰️. The normal itinerary is four days and three nights, and it has even been featured on the cover of Lonely Planet😏! The crater lake seen after reaching the summit is like the best reward for all the hardships along the way, with a sky full of stars, as if you are in the Milky Way🌌!
3️⃣How to get to Lombok Island🛫
Lombok International Airport currently only has direct flights from Singapore and Kuala Lumpur, all others require a transfer within Indonesia😟. From Bali, you can take a boat from Padang Bai, with fast boat tickets costing 125 RMB and slow boat 25 RMB💰!
4️⃣Island cuisine😋
Lombok Island has many restaurants that are both cheap and high-end🍴! They all have ratings on Google, but everyone's taste is different😉, the most important thing is that durians are super cheap😜!
5️⃣Precautions⚠️
Be sure to bring several UnionPay cards with enough cash or with a chip💳, because there are basically no Chinese people and no one speaks Chinese😔. If possible, be sure to rent a car🚗, the coastal roads here are mountainous, be sure to pay attention to safety🚧!
Unveiling the Alluring East Lombok: A Paradise to Explore!
😍🌴 Are you ready to be mesmerized by the beauty of Lombok Timur? Prepare to embark on a journey of a lifetime! 🏞️🌿📸 With its pristine beaches, crystal-clear waters, and breathtaking landscapes, East Lombok is a true gem waiting to be discovered. 😍🌴✨ Let your senses indulge in the wonders of this paradise! 🌊🌴📸 As we strive towards the development of tourism in NTB, we hope that everything planned will be smooth and successful, bringing pride to Indonesia. 🇮🇩✨🌍 Capture the essence of this enchanting destination with stunning drone footage by @kepusek. 🚁📸🌴 From the captivating Gili Kondo, Gili Petagan, Gili Bidara, to the picturesque Gilikapal, East Lombok has it all! 🌅🏝️📸 Immerse yourself in the pristine beauty of the beaches, explore the vibrant marine life, and embrace the wonders of nature. 🌊🐠🌴✨ Unleash your wanderlust and embark on an unforgettable journey through East Lombok! 🌴🌊🏖️cr:zilmizola & Contact us for removal
Unleashing the Adventure in Lombok: Discover Gili Bidara!
🔥🌴 Are you ready for an unforgettable experience on the stunning island of Lombok? Let's dive into the wonders of Gili Bidara in East Lombok! 🏝️🌊📸 Located in the heart of Lombok, Gili Bidara is a hidden paradise waiting to be explored. 🌴✨🐠 Immerse yourself in the crystal-clear waters, vibrant marine life, and pristine beaches that will leave you in awe. 🏖️🌊🐚 Get your #zizoonvacation spirit on and embark on an adventure like no other! 🔥🌴📸 Feel the adrenaline rush as you snorkel through the colorful coral reefs, or simply relax on the white sandy beaches. 🐠🏝️🌊 Capture the captivating beauty of Gili Bidara and create memories that will last a lifetime. 📸🌴🌊 Let the spirit of Indonesia ignite your wanderlust and let's go on an epic adventure in Lombok! 🔥🔥🌴 #LombokUnleashed #GiliBidaraExploration #IndonesiaParadise 🌴🔥✨cr:zilmizola & Contact us for removal
Unveiling the Majestic Anak Dara Hill: A Hidden Gem in Lombok!
🌴✨ Have you heard of Anak Dara Hill in Sembalun, Lombok? It's one of my favorite spots on the island! 🤍🌴 This enchanting hill offers breathtaking panoramic views that will leave you in awe. 🌄🏞️📸 Get ready to embark on an adventure like no other! 🎒🌿🌄 Located in the heart of Lombok, Anak Dara Hill is a must-visit destination for nature enthusiasts and adventure seekers. With its lush greenery and serene atmosphere, it's the perfect place to unwind and connect with nature. 🌿🌄✨ Don't forget to bring your camera to capture the stunning vistas and create everlasting memories. 📸🌿🏞️ Whether you're hiking to the top or simply enjoying a peaceful moment surrounded by nature, Anak Dara Hill will captivate your senses. 🌺🌴📸 So, pack your bags, grab your @consinaofficial gear, and get ready to experience the magic of Anak Dara Hill in Lombok! 🎒🌿🏞️cr:zilmizola & Contact us for removal
Holiday Guide for the Inhabitants of Lombok Island
Lombok Island is an island next to Bali, the island is more primitive, and there are fewer tourists than Bali. You can fly over from Bali, or you can take a boat. The fast boat takes about 2 hours and costs about 200 RMB, and the plane costs about 450-500 RMB, and it takes 40 minutes.
I flew over from Jakarta, took Lion Air of Indonesia, and the flight time was two hours for a ticket price of over 300 RMB. In Lombok, tourists usually choose to stay at the better-conditioned Senggigi Beach. It takes about an hour and a half to get there by taxi from the airport, and the cost is about 250K-300K, which is about 130-140 RMB.
Senggigi Beach is a bustling area of Lombok Island, with many hotels, restaurants, and SPA travel agencies. The hotel I booked was Sheraton Senggigi Beach Resort. The hotel is a bit old, but the service is very online, and the room has been upgraded to a top-floor suite. The two-night tax-inclusive package I booked was only 1,000 RMB, including airport pick-up. The main reason for booking this package was the airport pick-up, which cost 150 RMB. The hotel has its own private beach, the waves are very calm, and it is very safe to play in the water. The price of the hotel's SPA is very touching, a 90-minute SPA facing the sea, the marked price is only 300 RMB, but the hotel gave a 50% discount, which is 150 RMB for 90 minutes, it is hard to imagine this is the price of a five-star hotel SPA. The hotel's food and beverage prices are also very affordable, a main course is also around 50 RMB.
Staying at the hotel on Senggigi Beach is good, but the seawater and beach are a bit inferior. To see better seas, you must go out to sea, to the Gili Islands in the northwest. The Gili Islands consist of three islands, A Island, T Island, and M Island, usually going to T Island, which is more mature and larger.
From Lombok Island to T Island of the Gili Islands, the full name of T Island is Trawangan, the route is actually very short, but you have to take a taxi from Senggigi to Bangsal Pier, and then take a boat. There are many touts here, you don't need to pay attention to them at all, just buy the local slow boat, 25K Indonesian Rupiah, and you'll be there in about 20 minutes, remember to wear slippers because you will get your feet wet.
T Island is very commercialized, there are many good accommodations, and they are cheap, you can find very good hotels for prices between 300-500. On T Island, I stayed at Scallywags Resort, which is right on the beach and sea, and has a great sea view breakfast, priced at just over 300 per night. In fact, T Island is really healing, although small, but the sea, beach, and sunset are very beautiful, if you have enough time, you can stay on the island for 3 nights, perfectly relieving all stress and worries.
In fact, in addition to the perfect beach and sea, the main event on Lombok Island is the 4-day and 3-night Rinjani Volcano trekking tour. The volcano is stunning and magnificent, but it is closed before April due to the rainy season, so this trip did not happen, next time I will choose to go to Lombok Island again in the non-rainy season.
Indonesia Mandalika | Between land and sea, gentle embrace
Along the south coast of the beautiful Lombok Island, there is a long and wide beautiful white sandy beach, facing the sparkling Indian Ocean and backed by lush green hills. This is Mandalika.
It has various water parks, luxury hotels, and resorts;
It has lively bars and nightclubs with flashing lights;
It has the thrilling official MotoGP race track;
It is a secret base for surfing and diving enthusiasts;
It is still a melting pot for tourists from all over the world, where colorful cultures seamlessly blend and are passed down from generation to generation.
Mandalika, every corner of it is interpreting the beauty of "paradise".
Step into the top ten beaches of Mandalika and let the arms between the sea and land embrace you gently!
1. Kuta Beach
Don't misunderstand, this is not Kuta Beach in Bali, they just have the same name. This is Kuta Beach on Lombok Island. The beach has sparkling white sand, rippling waves, and colorful coral reefs in the sea, which will definitely capture your heart. Here, there are various water activities to choose from, such as snorkeling, surfing, and sunbathing, all of which will make you enjoy yourself!
2. Mandalika Beach
A hidden beach, with clear sea water and soft white sand lying quietly here. There is a secluded tranquility here, unknown to the world, and as long as you come, it is like enjoying a small private beach. In addition to the blue sea and sky, there are also green mountains and rivers here. Looking up at the sea birds flying, occasionally some boats pass by in the distance. It is as comfortable as being forgotten by the world's complexity and brevity!
3. Mawi Beach, Maldives
Located on the west side of Kuta Beach, it takes about 45 minutes by boat to reach. The bay is surrounded by mountains and white sand, and the waves are popular among surfers, especially intermediate to experienced ones who can encounter thrilling high waves here.
4. Mawun Beach
It is also a small and beautiful beach with few people. What's more interesting is that the shape of the beach is like a horseshoe, with different water depths and wave intensities. The water is relatively calm and shallow at the foot of the mountains on both sides of the beach. In the center, the water is quite deep and the waves are quite strong. You can also climb the small hills near the beach and enjoy the beautiful panoramic view of the bay from the top.
5. Semeti Beach
The little-known Semeti Beach can also become your exclusive private beach. Here, various coral reefs are like small mountains and huge crystals. While enjoying the natural beauty and beach scenery, you can also go fishing and admire the scenery on the sea. Of course, snorkeling and surfing are also enough to make your beach holiday perfect and enjoyable.
6. Selong Belanak Beach at Slope Bay
Deeply loved by tourists, especially during the months of June to August, it is a great place to relax and unwind. Interestingly, the shops and stalls around the beach are all very traditional with bamboo and thatched roofs. Dip your feet in the sea, grab a coconut and enjoy a refreshing drink, it's comfortable and carefree.
7. Serenting Beach, peaceful and tranquil.
The beach lives up to its name, with a sense of tranquility. It is a hidden treasure, with a wide coastline stretching into the distance. The gradually changing blue sea seems to take away all worries. This is a paradise for surfers and a popular destination for family trips, where anyone can enjoy comfort. The mountains by the beach are also quite unique, and no matter from which angle you look at them, they are all beautiful in their own way.
8. Seger Beach
Relatively speaking, Seger Beach is one of the most popular beaches in the Mandalika tourist area, especially renowned among surfers from all over the world. Standing at the top of the waves and admiring the natural beauty, one can fully understand the meaning of freedom!
9. Tanjung Aan Beach
The birthplace of the legendary Princess Mandarica. The white sand of Tanjung Aan Beach has a unique texture formed by coral fossils around the coast. The waves at Tanjung Aan Beach are calm and the water is shallow, making it perfect for snorkeling and swimming. In the evening, there is a stunning sunset here that you cannot miss.
10. Tanjung Bongo Beach
It's also a hidden gem. To get here, you have to trek through Merese Hill. But don't worry, the mountain isn't very steep and is relatively easy to conquer. The beach is far from the hustle and bustle of the city, and after paying a certain fee, you can even ride a motorcycle or drive there.
Beach,
Treasures nurtured by land and sea,
It is the ribbon bestowed upon humanity by the Earth,
It is soft and gentle,
Almost no one can resist the beauty of the beach.
Mandalika,
A travel destination with rich beaches,
Its beauty, waiting for you to experience in person!
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