Lombok Holidays

It's not just a mountain, it's the beating heart of Lombok. Rising to 3,726 metres, Mount Rinjani is Indonesia's second-highest volcano and the island's number-one attraction - a sacred peak that locals and visitors alike come to climb. The classic trek takes two to three days up to the crater rim, where the turquoise lake of Segara Anak shimmers far below and a smaller cone still steams at its centre. It's a serious undertaking, so you'll want to add a few days and go with a licensed guide. Not a hiker? The waterfalls and villages on Rinjani's lower slopes give you a taste of its magic without the summit. The mountain usually closes in the wettest months, so talk to us about timing - we'll make sure your trip lines up.

Three specks of white sand fringed with coral, and not a single car or motorbike between them. Gili Trawangan is the best known, with its buzzy beach bars and dive schools; Gili Meno is the quiet one couples fall for; and Gili Air sits happily in the middle. Days here are gloriously simple - snorkel with turtles straight off the beach, cycle the sandy lanes, clip-clop around by cidomo pony cart, and watch the sun drop behind Bali's distant volcano. The reefs are some of the best in Indonesia for spotting turtles and reef sharks, whether you dive or just float with a mask. It's not just an island, it's the switch-off you've been promising yourself for years.

Two islands, two completely different sides of Indonesia, and one unforgettable holiday. Pairing Lombok with Bali lets you experience the best of both: Lombok's quieter beaches, traditional villages and natural beauty alongside Bali's famous temples, vibrant nightlife and cultural treasures. Spend your days snorkelling around the Gili Islands, chasing waterfalls or exploring the slopes of Mount Rinjani before crossing to Bali for sunset beach clubs, rice terraces and bustling markets. Regular ferries and short flights make travelling between the islands simple, allowing you to combine relaxation, adventure and culture in a single trip. It's not just two destinations, it's the perfect way to experience Indonesia in all its variety.

Forget Bali's crowded Kuta - this is a wilder, emptier namesake. Lombok's south coast is a string of show-stopping bays where the sand squeaks underfoot and the surf rolls in clean. Tanjung Aan is famous for its two crescents of pepper-fine sand; Selong Belanak is a gentle arc loved by beginner surfers and families; and Mawun hides in a horseshoe cove all of its own. Between them you'll find beach warungs serving fresh grilled fish, buffalo wandering the shallows, and sunsets that empty your camera roll. It's the base most first-time visitors choose - and once you've seen it, you'll understand why. Our experts know which beach suits which mood.

On Rinjani's green northern slopes, near the village of Senaru, two of Lombok's loveliest waterfalls tumble out of the rainforest. Sendang Gile is the easy one - a short walk down stone steps to a wide, roaring curtain of water. Press on a little further, crossing streams and scrambling over rocks, and you reach Tiu Kelep, a taller fall that locals say will make you a year younger each time you swim beneath it. It's cool, green and a world away from the beaches - the perfect half-day when you want to trade sand for jungle. Bring footwear you don't mind getting wet.

Lombok's southeast corner mixes the brand-new with the barely-touched. Mandalika is the island's rising star - a resort zone built around the Pertamina Mandalika International Circuit, which has hosted MotoGP since 2022 and still features on the 2026 race calendar. If you time your trip with the racing, we can build a sports break around it. Further east lies one of Lombok's quirkier treasures: Pink Beach, or Pantai Tangsi, where crushed red coral tints the sand a soft blush against impossibly blue water. It's a bumpy ride to reach and all the more rewarding for it - a snorkel, a picnic and a beach quite unlike any other. Ask us about a boat trip.