South Lombok – Belongas Bay: Gili Sarang

South Lombok – Belongas Bay: Soekarno's Point

South Lombok – Belongas Bay: The Cathedral

South Lombok – Belongas Bay: The Crack

South Lombok – Belongas Bay: The Magnet

Gili Air: Frogfish Point

Gili Air: Hanns Reef

Gili Air: Segara

Gili Meno: Bounty Pier

Gili Meno: Turtle Heaven

Gili Meno: Meno Wall

Gili Trawangan: Bounty Wreck

Gili Trawangan: Deep Turbo

Gili Trawangan: Halik

Gili Trawangan: Hans Reef

Gili Trawangan: Shark Point

North Lombok: Gili Trawangan Slopes

North Lombok: Medana Bay

Sekotong: Elves Reef

Sekotong: Gili Layar

Sekotong: Gili Nanggu

Sekotong: Japanese Wreck

Lombok's culinary scene is defined by its authentic Sasak cuisine, which features bold, spicy flavors and generous use of local chilies and aromatic spices. The Gili Islands have developed a cosmopolitan dining culture to match their international diving crowd, with beachfront restaurants serving everything from fresh grilled seafood to Italian and Mexican fare. On mainland Lombok, do not miss the chance to try Ayam Taliwang, the island's signature spicy grilled chicken, and Plecing Kangkung, a refreshing water spinach salad with a fiery chili dressing. The nightly seafood markets in Senggigi and the Gili Islands offer some of the freshest and most affordable lobster, snapper, and mahi-mahi you will find anywhere in Indonesia.

Gili Trawangan Resort

PinkCoco Gili Air

Novotel Lombok Resort & Villas

Kila Senggigi Beach Hotel

Lombok and the Gili Islands represent a stunning alternative to Bali's crowded dive scene, offering pristine reefs, dramatic volcanic landscapes, and encounters with large pelagic species in a more relaxed and uncrowded setting. The three Gili Islands – Trawangan, Meno, and Air – sit in the Lombok Strait and benefit from powerful tidal flows that nourish vibrant coral gardens and attract reef sharks, turtles, and seasonal manta rays. Below the surface, divers discover a mosaic of healthy hard and soft corals, schooling fish, and fascinating macro critters on the black volcanic sand slopes. South Lombok's Belongas Bay is a world-renowned destination for experienced divers, featuring deep pinnacles hammered by currents where hammerhead sharks, oceanic whitetips, and the occasional thresher shark patrol the blue. The Sekotong peninsula in the southwest offers untouched reefs and secret dive sites accessible to few, while the north coast provides calm conditions ideal for training and exploration. Combined with Lombok's dramatic Mount Rinjani volcano, pristine waterfalls, and authentic Sasak culture, this region delivers an all-encompassing adventure that goes far beyond its underwater treasures.

Lombok & Gili Islands

Lombok International Airport (LOP) receives domestic flights from Bali, Jakarta, and Surabaya, as well as some international connections. From Bali, fast boats to the Gili Islands depart from Padang Bai and Amed, taking 30 minutes to 2 hours depending on the departure point and sea conditions. The public ferry from Padang Bai to Lembar in Lombok takes approximately 4 to 5 hours and operates around the clock. For those based in Bali, the Gili Islands are easily accessible as a day-trip or extended stay destination, with multiple fast boat companies providing reliable daily service throughout the year.

Liveaboard Diving in Lombok & Gili Islands