Lombok is Bali's quieter neighbor, with Mount Rinjani trekking, Kuta Lombok's surf, Tetebatu rice terraces and the car-free Gili Islands for snorkeling with turtles. May to September is the dry season.
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Best: April, May, June, July, August, September, October
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Avoid Poor OK Good Excellent Peak
How long to stay
4–7 days is the sweet spot.
Flight time
About 24h from the US East Coast, 16h from Europe, 6.5h from South Asia.
Good to know
- Fast boats connect Bali, Lombok and the Gilis; book ahead.
- Gili Trawangan is the lively one, Meno is quiet, Air is in-between.
- Rinjani treks require registered guides.
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