3 Days in Gili Islands & Lombok

Marcos visits Lombok Island. He takes base in Mataram and ventures to the Gili Islands and Sasak Village in Sade (near Kuta Beach).

Lombok was the 4th stop on our #TripofWonders tour, the first leg of my 1-month Indonesia adventure. I've always had a curious eye on this place ever since I first heard about it. In fact, I had already planned to visit on another trip back to the Indonesia.

We flew to Lombok via Bali after exploring Yogyakarta. Lombok was quite a big island, so we didn't get to see everything. I was however stunned by the rich culture of the Sasak people & beautiful island views at the Gilis despite our short visit. Lombok is definitely a worthy detour if ever you first yourself in Bali.

Highlights

  • Highlights: Sasak Village, Mataram, Gili Islands

    Highlights: Sasak Village, Mataram, Gili Islands

Route Map

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Trip Itinerary

Day 1

DestinationsYogyakarta, Bali & Lombok, Kuta & Mataram.

Activities

Yogyakarta to Bali flight on Garuda Indonesia

Bali to Lombok flight on Garuda Indonesia

Eat at El Bazar Kuta Restaurant

Sasak Village Sade

Eat at RM Taliwang Raya

Rest at Golden Tulip Hotel Mataram

Day 2

DestinationsLombok, Gili Islands & Mataram.

Activities

Breakfast at Golden Tulip Hotel Mataram

Mataram to Gili Trawangan shuttle & ferry

Gili Islands snorkeling tour

Eat at Hotel Vila Ombak

Gili Trawangan to Mataram ferry & shuttle

Eat at Golden Tulip Hotel Mataram

Rest at Golden Tulip Hotel Mataram

Day 3

DestinationsLombok & Bali.

Activities

Breakfast at Golden Tulip Hotel Mataram

Lombok to Bali flight on Garuda Indonesia

This trip is part of Marcos' 2016 Detours, 1 Month in Indonesia & 2 Weeks Indonesia #TripofWonders 2016 travel series.

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This trip is part of Marcos’ 2 Weeks Indonesia #TripofWonders 2016, 1 Month in Indonesia & 2016 Detours series.

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