12 Best Things to Do in Lombok, Indonesia, Kuta, Indonesia (B)

Lombok, Indonesia is sometimes described as Bali’s beautiful Sister, or Bali’s quieter cousin, either way, Lombok is a place you should add to your Indonesian itinerary. Quieter than Bali, Lombok is easily reached and has much to offer anyone looking for a more off-the-beaten-track destination. Trekking Mount Rinjani (Indonesia’s second biggest Volcano), chasing waterfalls at Tiu Kelep and Sindang Gila, visiting Pink Beach or learning to surf in Kuta, oh yes there are plenty of things to do in Lombok. Let Feet Do Travel take you on a journey from North Lombok to South Lombok, where we will show you cool and traditional things to do. You will then see for yourself why Lombok should be added to your travel list and Indonesian itinerary. These are the 12 best things to do in Lombok (but there are many more!).

I’m going to start with one of the most famous activities on Lombok – trekking Mount Rinjani. This isn’t a trip you can do in one day, the 3,726 metre summit involves a gruelling three day hike, often of more than 12 hours per day, and includes camping overnight on Indonesia’s second highest volcano. This trek is only available between April and January due to the weather conditions. January – April is rainy season and the route is too muddy and dangerous. Yes it’s tough, but it will be one of the most rewarding adventures from your Indonesian trip. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).