WHERE?
Kuta Lombok
WHEN?
24 MAY 2025
HOW LONG?
18 DAYS
TRIP FORMAT?
FLEXIBLE TRIP
Discover the serene beauty of Kuta Lombok, Indonesia, where you can enjoy a Bali-like landscape without the crowds. Relax on pristine beaches, catch waves on a surfboard, and explore the island's natural wonders. Embark on a thrilling three-day climb up an active volcano for mesmerizing sunrises. Savor the delicious and diverse local cuisine, from fresh seafood to traditional Indonesian dishes. This trip offers the perfect mix of beach relaxation, surfing adventures, unforgettable volcanic treks, and culinary delights.
WHAT TO EXPECT?
#ISLAND
#BEACH
#HIKING
#SURFING
#SOCIAL
HOW FLEXIBLE TRIPS WORK?
SAFAROTO flexible trips provide you with the benefits of choice and the freedom of solo travel enabling you to set your own trip schedule and make decisions based on your budget. You also get the benefits of being part of a group of like minded people who you can join on a regular basis for meals and activities – which are coordinated by an experienced traveler who is familiar with that destination based on the input and the preferences of the group.
Stay as long or as little
as your would like
Reserve your own
transportation & accommodations
Opt in or opt out of any
group activity or meal
Each person is responsible
for their own expenses.
HOW MUCH DO I NEED TO BUDGET FOR THIS TRIP?
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CONFIRMED TRIP ATTENDEES:
Oto 🇺🇸🇲🇦
Diana 🇧🇷
David 🇺🇸
Stacey 🇦🇺
Bethany 🇺🇸
TIPS & ADVICE TO HELP YOU PLAN THIS TRIP:
Here are some important facts and details to help you prepare for this trip:
- 📍The town: Indonesian small town in the South coast of Lombok Island known for its laid back atmosphere and is a rapidly growing tourist destination especially amongst surfers.
- 🕑 Time zone: UTC+7h | When it is 6pm in Kuta Lombok, it is 10pm in Sydney, 11am in London and 6am in NYC
- 🗣️ Language: Sasak is the primary language, Bahasa Indonesian is also widely spoken. English is spoken mainly in the tourist area.
- ☀️ Climate/weather: Expect hot and humid weather with temperature around 30°C (86°F) during the day with moderate rainfall
- 🌅 Sunset/sunrise: ~6:10am-6:10pm | ~12h of daylight per day
- ⛰ Landscape: fairly flat in the south part of the island with white sand beaches, hills and cliffs.
- 💱 Currency: 1 USD = 16,200idr (Indonesian Rupiah)
- 🔌: Electrical outlet: Type C with 2 round pins (Euro type)
- 💰 Tipping culture: a small tip is appreciated. Higher end restaurants may include a 5-10% service charge.
- 📱Getting a local sim card: Can get one at kiosks at the airport or local shops. Telkomsel has the best coverage but XL Axiata or Indosat tend to have better pricing. Expect to be ~$1/GB and all you need is your passport.
- ⛑️ Safety: Kuta Lombok is considered safe for tourist
- 🚰 Food safety & drinking water: avoid drinking tap water
Citizens of several countries can enter Indonesia for tourism purposes without a visa for up to 30 days including the U.S., Canada, most European Union countries, Australia.
Lombok has an airport that is located 16km/25mn drive from Kuta. It has international flights to other SE Asian countries for $50-100 each way and to Australia for $100-$150 each way.
Flights to Bali are about $50 each way, so you may also consider flying there and catching a quick flight or a ferry ride between the 2 islands as the Bali airport (DPS) typically offers better flight options for Europe ($300-$400 each way) and North America ($500-$600 each way).
The best option is to use the Grab app and get a car to Kuta which is 16km/25mn away for $5-$10 by car or $2-$3 by motorcycle.
Kuta Lombok is fairly compact and one can easily walk to most places or use the Grab app for rides to places that are further away for a few dollars.
The best option is to typically rent a scooter for about $5-$10/day.
Kuta Lombok has a lot of options to choose from but here are some recommended options for you:
| 📸 | Accommodations | Weekly price | Why? |
|---|---|---|---|
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Botchan Hostel | $52/week | Dorm bed, in town, social hostel, nice pool, on site yoga |
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Nadil Homestay | $53/week | Simple room, 20mn walk to town/beach |
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The Jumbo Homestay | $159/week | In town, good reviews |
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Cewin Homestay | $160/week | In town |
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The Luxe Villas | $170/week | 10mn away | Nature |
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Matahari Inn Kuta Lombok | $215/week | In center | 5mn walk to beach |
Kuta Lombok has a lot of restaurant options offering local food or a variety of international cuisines. There are also plenty of options for vegans and vegetarians.
Make sure to stop by some of the local Warungs for some local dishes full of spice and flavors such as Ayam Taliwang (grillled chicken), Plecing Kangkung (water spinash with grilled meat) or Sate Rembiga (Skewered beef).
Here are some good options for you to choose from:
| 📸 | Restaurant | Meal Cost | Cuisine | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Rocco Warung | $2/p | Indonesian | local vibes |
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Cantina Mexicana | $6/p | Mexican | |
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Elamu Lombok | $10/p | Greek | nice setting |
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KRNK Restaurant | $10/p | Burgers/Pizza | |
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Kenza Cafe | $10/p | Cafe | |
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Terra | $5/p | Vegan | |
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Milky Wave | $15/p | Japanese fusion | nice setting |
There is a lot to do on the island of Lombok and around Kuta, here are some suggestions:
| 📸 | Activity | Cost | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
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Go surfing | $5-$25 |
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Spend time on the beach | Free |
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Rent a scooter | $5-$10/d |
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Explore the island (by scooter) | Varies |
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Take a cooking class | $25/p | Ani’s Cooking Class: ~$20-$25/p| +6287731966676 |
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Take a yoga class | $8/class |
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Go to the gym | $2-$6/d |
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Get a massage | ~$14/h |
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Go rafting | $72/p | |
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Go diving | ~$120 |
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Hike Mount Rinjani | ~$300 |
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The island is fairly lay back but Lombok has a few venues and bars for a night out for some dancing or to listen to some live music such as Surfers bar or Soirée Music Bar.
You can expect some descent internet speeds to do work while in Kuta with speeds between 5-20MBps.
There are many good spots to work from for ~$12/day such as South Lombok Cowork, The Spot as well as good coffee shops such as The Well.