How to get to Lombok?

Lombok is also a very famous scenic spot. This scenic spot has a large number of friends who travel every year. Now Bian Xiao will tell you some information about this scenic spot. You can learn more about it and then go to play.

About visas and entry

Lombok is as visa-free as Bali. When entering the country, you only need to prepare your passport, return ticket, travel itinerary and accommodation reservation. You can stay in Indonesia for 30 days. The following are the visa-free airport ports currently open in Indonesia.

When I saw the Raiders before, many people said that the customs asked for bribes. I was very worried before I went, and I specially prepared some dollars, but I found that all my worries were unnecessary. The staff at the airport are very friendly. You submitted all the materials you needed, and you quickly passed the seal. No embarrassing behavior. When I picked up my luggage, I didn't have to pay. We also met Oolong at the airport, because our flight was transferred from Kuala Lumpur to Lombok, but

How to get to Lombok?

1, plane

Lombok has its own airport (LOP. There are no direct flights to Phlombok in China, and you need to transfer from Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta or Bali. It takes only 25 minutes to fly from Bali to Lombok and there are many flights.

At present, the main airlines that open Lombok routes are AirAsia, Garuda Indonesia, lion air and Saint Ann.

2. speedboat

Many shipping companies have speedboats from Bali to Lombok and Geely, and the fixed time for going back and forth between several islands is different. The fare is about 250 RMB, and the time is about 2.5 hours. The price of these speedboats basically covers the transfer fee from the fixed area hotel in Bali to the pier. The return trip from Lombok can also be sent from Bali pier to fixed area hotels in Bali.

Step 3 ferry

From Padambai, Bali, you can take a ferry (5-6 hours to Lombard Pier in Lombok, and the one-way fare is about 40,000 rupiah.

However, ferries and speedboats are greatly affected by the weather. The wave height in the strait between Bali and Lombok can reach five meters. If the wave height does not meet the navigation conditions, the ferry and speedboat companies will cancel the navigation on that day.

traffic

1, take a taxi

There are not many places to take a taxi in Lombok, and there are even fewer cars. It is suitable for short-distance taxi calling in San Gigi area, and Uber or grab can do it.

2, chartered car

If you want to spend a day in Lombok, the most recommended thing is to charter a car. The chartered car in Lombok is very cheap, including the driver and fuel costs of about 400 RMB, which can be used for 10 hour. The driver is a local driver, very enthusiastic, good driving skills, can speak English, communication is not a problem.

3. athletic

Motorcycle rental places can be seen everywhere in Lombok, and the price is not expensive. It is about 40 RMB a day, excluding the gas fee, and it can be used 24 hours a day. It's nice to go for a ride on a motorcycle.

4. speedboat

You need a speedboat from Lombok to Geely Island. It's best to book in advance, or you can buy that kind of combined transportation, and send it directly from the airport to Geely Island or from the hotel to Geely Island.

stay

There are many good hotels in Lombok, mainly in the area of St. Gigi, and the prices are not expensive. You can buy it on Ctrip. According to my experience, Ctrip is the cheapest. This article mainly introduces my personal evaluation of four hotels in Lombok and Bali for your reference.

Sheraton Lombok Hotel 1

The off-season price is around 500 yuan, with good scenery and accommodation environment and high cost performance. Because it has been in business for several years, the facilities are relatively not so new, but they are still very clean. Every car entering the hotel has to undergo a security check. There is a quiet beach next to the hotel swimming pool. There are no noisy banana boats and other sea games, and no one comes and goes. Occasionally you can see someone fishing. I think this is the real festival.

2. Katamaran Resort

It didn't take long to open, it was beautiful, and there were also single-family houses to choose from. The best thing about the hotel is the transparent glass swimming pool. Many people like to take pictures here. There are swings and loungers on the beach, and you can stay in a hotel. However, the beach in Katamaran is black. Because of the volcano, it doesn't impress the beauty of the hotel at all.

3. OmbakSunset Hotel on Gillit Island

I chose to stay in this hotel because someone took photos of the swing online, so I strongly demand to stay here. It's just a pity that there is no sunset in these two days and the weather is not very good. I live in an old place. There is still some distance from the wharf of Geely T Island. I had to take a carriage, but luckily it was clean here, too.

4. Banyan Tree Bali

Banyan Tree is really expensive, so I have to buy it here. However, I really experienced a luxury hotel. They are all small independent houses. There are two swimming pools, a dining room, a living room and a bathroom. One is very, very big, and the bedroom is the swimming pool. I hope my home can be decorated like this, so I won't go out.

Seasonal climate

The weather in Lombok belongs to tropical climate, which is mainly divided into dry season and rainy season. The dry season in Lombok is from mid-March to the end of 65438+February every year, which is the best season for tourism in Lombok, because sometimes it rains, but the showers will soon stop. The rainy season in Lombok is from mid-June+February to March of the following year. There will be more rain during this period, and there will be no dry season in the sea.

Phone card/phone card

Telephone card wireless network, XL can be bought at Lombok airport, and simPadi's card. These two cards have 4G coverage in St Gigi area of Lombok and Geely T island in Mataran, and the network speed is OK. There are some other internet companies, but some are not very stable. We recommend these two companies. They are sold in the lobby of the airport. It's more than twice as expensive to buy it at Geely T Island as at the airport. Most airport cards are mobile cards, so it is not cheap to make domestic calls. It is recommended that WeChat phones do not make international calls directly. Indonesia's calling card charges are separated from the network. Even if your mobile phone has no phone bill, you can still use the internet. Phone cards can also be purchased in Taobao in advance, and charging conversion plugs can also be given away.

Language problem

Locals rarely speak Chinese, but most people can speak English, so it is enough to communicate in English. If the communication is really unclear, use Google translation, which is very easy to use.

security issue

The locals are very enthusiastic, and sometimes they will greet you with a smile and say "hello" with a blunt accent when they meet on the road. There is no Chinese exclusion. But when you are not at home, don't wander around at night. It doesn't matter where you go. Especially girls.

Indonesian rupee exchange

In Indonesia, the official currency is Rupee Indonesia, so only Rupee Indonesia is the common currency, and RMB cannot be used here. Dollars can be paid directly in some hidden shops, but there will be a high exchange rate difference.

In Lombok, the most common ATM that supports UnionPay withdrawals is the ATM of Mandiri Bank. This is the sign of San Gigiri airport island. As long as it belongs to this bank, you can withdraw cash directly with UnionPay. If there is no logo on the ATM, you can also withdraw cash directly. The exchange rate of all ATMs is the same. There is no problem that the exchange rate of the airport is much lower than that of the urban area.

There is also a way to directly exchange cash for Indonesian rupiah in Lombok. There are many money changers in the San Gigi area. If you want to change money, you can change it directly there, but you must pay attention to different money changers, and the exchange rate is different. If you want to find the best exchange shop, please ask the local people or a tour guide who is familiar with the local situation. You'd better exchange dollars for Indonesian rupiah. On the issue of how much Indonesian rupiah to exchange, in the tourist areas of St Gigi or Geely T Island, each person can eat about 60 yuan RMB per meal, which can be exchanged according to his own actual situation.

Tip problem

Lombok belongs to Indonesia, and like other Southeast Asian countries, it is also a tipping country. The general tipping standard is similar to that of other Southeast Asian countries. Bellman, hotel cleaning room is 654.38+million Indonesian rupees (equivalent to about RMB 5 yuan), airport pick-up service is 65.438+00 to 20,000, tour guide drivers are 50,000 each, and boatmen who take you snorkeling are 50,000. Others vary from person to person. Tipping is a sign that you recognize the service staff. If you think his service is very good, remember to give some thanks ~ But the taboo of tipping is not to give coins or 2000 Indonesian rupees (equivalent to RMB 1 yuan), which is a sign of disrespect to people. If you really don't have any change, you can give it to the service staff. It is best not to give change or coins to the service staff. Tour guides and porters can also pay 50,000 yuan each for hiking in Mount Linjani.

electric outlet

Indonesia is a German standard power socket. Remember to bring your own adapter. It is suggested that Taobao buy one before going out and then bring a patch panel, which will be much more convenient. European standard round hole jack is used locally. In fact, many local hotels are equipped with the same 220V jack as in China, and no adapter is needed. However, it is not excluded that some hotels and hostels are also equipped with European standard round holes, and it is recommended to bring several adapters.

Lombok activity

1. linjani volcano

Lingani volcano in Lombok is an active volcano with a peak of 3,726 meters, making it one of the top ten active volcanic islands in the world. The last time it smoked was in September 2065 in 438+06, and it was also in March 2065 in 438+06. It was not a large-scale eruption. He is also one of the top ten hiking routes recommended by LonelyPlanet. The characteristic of Lingani volcano is that the crater is not its highest peak. The highest peak is on the other side of the crater. After reaching the peak, you can overlook the crater and see the plumes of smoke from the crater. Moreover, there is a big lake near the crater. According to local people, Lombok is the kingdom of Mataran in the past history. At that time, the most admired time was to carry gold from Mataran to the foot of the volcano, and then throw it into the lake and replace it with stones from the volcano and move it down from the mountain to worship. Now there is a temple called Linsa in the north of Mataran, the capital of Lombok, which contains all kinds of mountain gods, water gods, fire gods and stones from Lingani volcano.

Climbing an active volcano is still very challenging for ordinary people, so when you decide to climb this active volcano, please be fully prepared. Generally speaking, it takes 3 days and 2 nights to reach the top of the volcano. If you are a professional trekker, there is also a 2-day route 1 night to reach the peak, but it will be very hard.

As for the mountaineering time, April to 65438+February is the opening time of Lingani volcano every year, especially May to 65438+ 10 is the best season, because there was not much rain in the dry season in the southern hemisphere at that time, and there was no pollution here in Lombok, so we could see far away. If you are lucky, you can see the three islands of Geely on the summit without too many clouds. 1- March is the closing time of Lombok every year. Climbing the mountain during the closing of the mountain is irresponsible for your life, because a notice will be posted here in Lingani Volcano during the closing of the mountain, and you can only be responsible for any safety problems during the closing of the mountain, so remember not to climb the mountain secretly with local irregular small companies during the closing season, in case of safety problems, no one will pay for your behavior.

As for the price, there is a very cheap large team, 12 people, a service-oriented mountaineering company, and private porters to help carry all personal equipment. Different services have different prices. It is recommended to recommend a small team mountaineering company, because a guide can't take care of everyone, and a small team guide can take care of everyone better.

There are three common hiking routes of Lingani volcano: 2 days 1 night, 3 days and 2 nights, 4 days and 3 nights. Recommend a 3-day and 2-night trip with moderate intensity.

2. Mountaineering equipment

1. Mountaineering bag with backpack system (change clothes and some necessary items, having backpack system will make the waist much more comfortable.

2. a pair of trekking poles (you can also have one, which will definitely be used as a leg when climbing down the mountain.

3. a pair of comfortable hiking shoes (in fact, it is no problem to wear comfortable sports shoes.

4. A pair of knee pads (especially when going downhill on a steep slope, it also hurts the knee. Take it to protect the knee.

5. sun hat (the ultraviolet intensity on the mountain is relatively high.

sunscreen cream

7. Swimsuit (There are volcanic hot springs in Xiahuoshan Lake, so it's super cool to take a warm bath in a swimsuit.

8. Quick-drying towel (although you don't have much chance to wash your face for a few days after climbing the mountain, you can use it to wipe your sweat and use it after soaking in hot springs)

9. Slippers (it is convenient to live in a tent at night, but try to bring something light. Cutting equipment is the key.

10. Quick-drying T-shirt

1 1. Headlight or flashlight

12. mouthwash

13. Wet tissue (very necessary, it can be kept clean without water.

14. socks (two pairs are enough.

15. Grab down pants, down jackets and ultra-light down jackets (it will be very cold at the top of the mountain, and it will be as cold at night. Pulled down trousers can be used as pajamas or warm clothes.

16. Toilet paper

17. mask (you can use it on the road with a lot of volcanic ash.

18. drugs (band-aid, anti-inflammatory, cold medicine, antipyretic, etc. ) You don't need to bring them together. Take some medicine boxes just in case.

19. mobile phone (charging treasure and charging cable, there will be a signal on the mountain, which can be used to send a circle of friends or report peace.

20. Food (bring some beef jerky, snickers and the like. If you can't climb, come and increase your energy.

2 1. Passport and cash (it is best to prepare tips for tour guides and workers in advance.

The picture of the volcano is put in the travel notes at the back, so this part will not be put. The volcano was booked on wechat in advance. I remember that it was less than two thousand for two people, because his family's charter tickets were all booked together and gave us a discount on the basis of the total price.

3. Diving+textual research

Lombok, also known as diving holy land, is rich in underwater ocean currents. The average underwater visibility is15m, the water temperature is maintained at 28-30 degrees Celsius, and there is current in most dive sites. Diving is especially common around the Geely Islands. There are 17 diving spots around the Geely Islands, most of which are suitable for divers of all levels. There is an excellent place to watch large marine life in the north of GiliTrawangan. The flat sand bottom gradually becomes a deep valley parallel to the shore. This is probably the most popular diving spot in the Geely Islands, because you can see all kinds of marine life here in one place, and you can see reef sharks surrounded by canyons, as well as cuttlefish, stingrays, parrot fish, shallow turtles and so on. In a gently sloping coral reef south of GiliTrawangan, there are all kinds of hard corals and soft corals, as well as shel fish and large corals scattered among them. There are few things here now, and it is a good diving spot, close to reef sharks, stingrays, cuttlefish, octopus and manta rays.

You can also take a diving certificate in Lombok, but coach China doesn't need to make an appointment in advance. Teaching is a formal PADI teaching. Originally, I planned to go to Lombok to take the diving certificate this time. Finally, I chose to experience diving for physical reasons. The diving research in Lombok is relatively more expensive than Semporna, but cheaper than Saipan and other places. I finally got my diving certificate in Semporna. I have never rented a camera to experience diving, but unfortunately there are no photos. Underwater clarity is very high, you can see many animals, but you don't know them. I can buy a fish book next time, so it will be much more interesting to see the fish I know in the water.

surfing

The beaches suitable for surfing in Lombok are kuta beach and Selong Beach. San Gigi used to take more than an hour by car, so it was more cost-effective to charter a car. There are surfing instructors on the beach, and you can rent surfboards. The price is not high. It seems that my male ticket coach and surfboard spent more than 200 hours. But surfing is tiring, but after several attempts, he can still stand up on the surfboard for a while. He had a good time, haha.

5. Sasak people

This village is the home of Welissa Gonzaga, the indigenous people of Lombok. People from various countries and nationalities live in Lombok. In Sasak village, architecture and tribal living habits have maintained their traditional characteristics and have not been fundamentally changed by external influences. You can stroll through the quaint buildings, see the living habits of the villagers and feel the order and atmosphere of the tribe.

6. Pink Beach

Pink beach is located in the southeast of Lombok, the farthest point of Geely Island, which makes the styles of the two places completely different.

The first thing to say is that the sand on the pink beach is not pink. The sand on the pink beach is composed of red sand and white sand, which is scattered all over the floor under the strong sunlight and looks pale pink to the naked eye. Especially when the sun is about to set, the light is projected on the beach, which is romantic and beautiful pink, which is one of the reasons that attract many people to come here, hence the name pink beach. The seaside is good for shooting sunsets. If you want to take wedding photos on the beach, it is also a romantic and unique enjoyment to have this rare beauty. Pink beach is not only a beautiful beach, but also a good place for snorkeling. Taking pictures on the cliffs of the powder beach is also more delicious.

Pink beach actually belongs to Lombok, but the direct road to pink beach is very poor, and it can only be reached by motorcycle. So go to the pier first, and then take a boat to the pink beach, which is very beautiful and needs to cross the whole Lombok obliquely. From the pier to the powder beach, you will take photos through sandbars and sea poles. Because it takes a long time to go to the pink beach, it is best to arrange a day on the pink beach. In addition, the pink beach is not necessarily pink every day, and it has something to do with the light. Be prepared for this.

7. Three islands of Geely

Lombok is famous for its earliest and most comprehensive tourism development. It is located in the three islands of Geely in the west of Lombok. Their three names are Gelett Wangen, Gili Meno and Gili Il Gili Il. The charter pier from Lombok to Geely Island is called teluknara, and then it takes about 15 minutes to get there by charter speedboat. There are many charter companies, so you'd better make an appointment in advance. Let's go to Gong * * * pier. The name of Gong * * Wharf is Bansard. Gong * * boats are usually local wooden boats, carrying 45 people. Generally, the ticket includes about 30 thousand tax, and it takes about 50 minutes from the dock to Geely T Island. The charter price is not high, about 200 yuan, six or seven people must be able to sit down.

Next, I will introduce these three islands in detail:

GiliTrawangan is the abbreviation of Geely T, which is one of the three islands with the earliest development and the most bars, restaurants and entertainment facilities. There are two docks on Geely T Island, both in the east of Geely T Island, one for wooden boats and the other for ships travelling to and from Bali. Locals call this a harbor, and there is also a chartering dock, which mainly stops speedboats between the three islands of Lombok and Geely. Locals call this a jetty. The two docks are not far apart, about 5 minutes' walk. There are many bars near the pier, that is, to the east of Geely T Island, and there are also many live performances, which are very lively at night. There are many shops for snorkeling and deep diving, and the prices are similar, so it is more convenient to book in advance. To the west of Gili T Island is Bali. If the weather is good, you can see the Agung volcano in Bali. The west is much quieter than the east, and the hotel design is much better. OmbakSunset, a five-star sunset hotel, is the best sunset viewing place in the whole island and where I live.

The main means of transportation on Geely T Island are horse-drawn carriages and bicycles. Just arrived in Geely T Island, if you have more luggage, you can take a carriage to the hotel. You'd better rent a bike when you usually live in Geely T Island. Generally, it only costs about 50 thousand a day, which is much more convenient and much cheaper. It takes only 1 more hours to cycle around the island, and a section of beach road needs to be pushed by itself. There is also an ATM on Geely T Island, and you can withdraw cash directly from UnionPay. Money changers are not recommended to exchange money here because the exchange rate is very poor. You can see the picture below. Area A is the dock area, and area C is the most lively, with many bars and barbecue stalls. The location of the Sunset Hotel where I stayed is about 55 marked on the map.

The distance between Geely Meno and Geely T Island is about 500 meters. The two islands are very close. M Island in Geely is not as crowded as T Island, and it is relatively quiet. There are many 4-star hotels, which are more suitable for couples' honeymoon. There is also a small lake on the island, next to the sea. Of course, you can watch the sunset or something, but there are only two male * * * boats from Lombok to Geely M Island every day, and they usually go to Geely. There is an underwater statue snorkeling spot near M Island, and many people will go snorkeling in one day.

There are some similarities between Giler and Gilimono Island. There are fewer people on the island than on t island. There are many diving shops on an island, and the accommodation is cheaper. In April 2008, Ombach Group opened a new hotel on Geely A Island. The hotel swimming pool is 5 meters deep and is specially used for diving teaching. You can experience it when you have a chance. The same means of transportation on Geely A Island are bicycles and carriages. If you live here, it will be much more convenient to rent a bicycle. There is a famous diving spot called Fish Park nearby, which is also a place where many snorkeling day trips will go.

South Li Ji is made up of many small islands. Usually, tourists in Lombok will definitely have a trip here to stare blankly at the sea, play in water or snorkel, and some islands are well known, while others are still waiting to be discovered. Among them, Geely Sudak, Gilica Dis and Geely Nangu belong to the latter, because there are few tourists and there is a secret island with the concept of uninhabited island, and the atmosphere is naturally primitive and simple. Geely Sudak, Gilica Dis, Geely Nangu and Gilliard are located in the southwest of Lombok.

The waves near GiliSudak, GiliKedis and GiliNanggu are very gentle, unlike the waves in the North Island, which are more suitable for playing on the shore. And Gilica Dis is a particularly lovely mini island, about 10 minutes, small enough to walk around it. You must open your eyes to find it on the map. There are many wooden houses on the seaside in ancient Jilin, where you can completely relax the scenery. About snorkeling, the fish here are very docile. You can bring them bread and experience the pleasure of fish grabbing food from them.

The four East Geely islands, named Geely Kondo, Geely kapal, gilliland Pu and Geely Bidarra respectively, are located in the northeast of Lombok, facing the Lingani volcano in Lombok and backed by Songbaowa Island. The sea water is clearer than Geely T/M/A Island, but the distance is much longer. From St. Gigi to the four islands of East Gigi, you need to cross the whole Lombok. It takes 2 hours, 45 minutes to 3 hours to drive from St. Gigi to the four islands of East Gigi.