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Lombok & the Gili Islands
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Lombok & the Gili Islands

3 days / 2 nights — Gili Trawangan, Mataram, Kuta Mandalika and waterfalls

Lombok is Bali's quieter neighbour: the car-free turquoise Gili Islands, Sasak craft villages, the ocean-side Mandalika racing circuit and waterfalls at the foot of Mount Rinjani. Three days combining beach, culture and nature, with a fastboat transfer from Bali and back.

Duration
3 days / 2 nights
Route
Bali · Gili Trawangan · Mataram · Kuta Mandalika
Transport
Bali–Gili fastboat, private car on Lombok
Best time
May–September

Day by day

  1. Day 1
    Gili Trawangan & Mataram

    Departure from Bali by fastboat to Gili Trawangan. Lunch by the beach, time for snorkelling and a wander around the car-free island — bicycles and cidomo carts only. In the afternoon cross to Lombok and drive south to Mataram to visit the Islamic Centre of Lombok. Welcome dinner.

    Stay: Hotel in Mataram
    Meals: Lunch, dinner
  2. Day 2
    Sasak culture & racing experience

    Check out and head south: the Banyumulek pottery village, Sukarara for traditional songket weaving, and the traditional Sasak village of Ende. Lunch in the Kuta Mandalika area and the thrill of the Mandalika International Circuit. Gala dinner in the evening.

    Stay: Hotel in the Kuta Mandalika area
    Meals: Breakfast, lunch, gala dinner
  3. Day 3
    Waterfall adventure & return

    Check out and drive north to Benang Kelambu waterfall below Rinjani — a short trek and a swim in the cascades. Farewell lunch with traditional Sasak cuisine, then back to Bali by fastboat.

    Meals: Breakfast, lunch

Price

  • Tailor-made — quoted once dates and party size are confirmed
  • Basis: 2 nights in single or double occupancy, transport and guide

Built on the BBTF Lombok–Sumbawa famtrip route and easily extended — with Sumbawa, a Rinjani trek or extra nights on Gili Air and Gili Meno.

Included

  • Land transport and fastboat Bali – Gili Trawangan – Lombok and return
  • 2 nights accommodation with breakfast
  • Sightseeing as per the programme with a local guide
  • Lunches and dinners listed in the programme
  • Visits to Banyumulek, Sukarara and Sasak Ende villages
  • Access to the Mandalika International Circuit
  • Entrance to Benang Kelambu waterfall

Not included

  • International and domestic flights
  • Insurance and visa
  • Drinks and meals not listed
  • Snorkelling gear and optional activities
  • Tips and personal expenses