Lombok rises Mount Rinjani's 3,726m crater above the Gili Islands' three small reef-fringed cays, with Kuta Lombok's southern surf beaches, and Bayan's traditional Sasak villages preserving Wetu Telu culture.
Highlights
Gili Trawangan
Kuta Lombok
Senggigi
Rinjani Access
When to Visit
May-Oct
Dry season with Rinjani trek open, Gili Trawangan and Gili Air at high season, and Kuta Lombok's southern surf at peak.
Jul-Aug
Peak season with the Gilis packed with backpackers, Senggigi resort scene at full operation, and Rinjani treks fully booked through the trekking permits system.
Nov-Apr
Wet season with afternoon storms, Rinjani trek closed January-March for safety, and Gili boat transfers occasionally suspended in rough seas.
Mar-Apr
Bau Nyale festival in February-March pulls Sasak crowds to the southern coast for the annual sea-worm gathering with traditional ceremonies and Bau Nyale celebrations.
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