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Selamat datang di Lombok

Have you ever seen old postcards or photos of salty-haired dudes on pristine and empty beaches holding a Bintang while checking the surf? You were probably looking at pictures of Bali from the 90s which are far from the reality now, however, good thing is that you can still experience the ‘Bali 30 years ago’ just a short 30 minute flight away in the island of Lombok, translated from local Sasak language as 'spicy', and boy it is. Our journey begins in Mataram, a bustling city full of arabic influences, where we indulge ourselves in street food and visit the beautiful mosque with 360 degree views of the entire city. From there we set off north-west in the search of some of the best Ikan bakar (grilled fish) cooked over coconut shell fire in local beach shacks and enjoy a sunset coconut overlooking Mt Agung and Mt Batur all the way back in Bali. We also have our first surfing opportunity here, if the swell is good, and it always is!

Surfing, Gillis and the magic of Rinjani

As we surf along the north-west, we find ourselves taking a local boat to the ‘Gillis' (small island in local Sasak language). Rent a bicycle to circumnavigate the island, go snorkel with turtles at the east-northern point of Gili T or take a 3-island tour that visits all three of the Gilis in a day and dive down to take a photo with underwater statues. If you’re a fan of Reggae music, Gili Air is where you want to be. When we’ve had enough of the beach life, we continue along the loop road to Senaru, home of the largest waterfall in Lombok, where we stop for the night to recharge before the start of our trek to the top of Rinjani we take the next morning. Powered by a banana pancake we trek through the rainforest, sleep on the crater rim and waking up at 2am the next day, we reach the summit rewarded by the most beautiful sunrise at 3.726m above sea level. To unwind, Tetebatu provides a jungle oasis, that is home to the rare black monkeys and fireflies, so kick your feet up and relax.

Lombok’s jurassic coast

To extend your trip, travel down to the south coast of Lombok with rugged coast lines that resemble scenes from Jurassic Park and take a boat to some of the best ocean breaks in Indonesia all for the cost of one takeaway meal. The pristine white beaches alternate with diverse cliffs and hills standing tall from the sea presenting an opportunity to admire the beaches from high above. Rent a scooter and explore the windy roads copying the diverse coast line, the further away from the bustling surf town of Kuta the better, as you find yourself burying your feet into the sand without another soul in sight.

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