Lombok Travel Guide: Beaches, Waterfalls and the Gili Islands in 2026
Lombok is Bali’s quieter, more authentic neighbor.
The Gili Islands
Gili Trawangan — Party island, no cars, great snorkeling. Gili Meno — Quiet, romantic. Gili Air — Perfect balance.
Best Beaches
Selong Belanak (perfect crescent, beginner surf), Tanjung Aan (two-tone sand), Mawun Beach (horseshoe bay).
Mount Rinjani
At 3,726 meters, Indonesia’s second-highest volcano. A 2-3 day trek to the crater lake and hot springs.