How many days · Lombok · Indonesia
How many days do you need in Lombok?
A straight answer, then what each trip length really gets you.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Suryanata budi, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
8 days is the sweet spot for Lombok, and 4 days is the minimum to see the main sights. Four days allows two nights on the Gilis and two on the south coast. A week or more lets you add the Rinjani trek (two to four days on its own), the waterfalls of Senaru and Tetebatu, and island-hopping in the south-west around Sekotong.
Key facts
- Ideal
- 8 days
- Minimum
- 4 days
- Day trips available
- 5
- Daylight
- 11.6 h (Jun) to 12.6 h (Jan)
What each trip length gets you
| Trip | Pace | What you can see |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day | Rushed | Gili Trawangan, Mount Rinjani trek, Gili Meno and the Nest and Gili Air |
| 2 days | Rushed | Gili Air, Sendang Gile and Tiu Kelep waterfalls and Tanjung Aan |
| 3 days | Rushed | Bukit Merese, Selong Belanak and Mawun Beach |
| 5 days | Good | The highlights plus a day trip to Gili Nanggu, Sudak and Kedis |
| 7 days | Good | A slow trip with day trips such as Gili Nanggu, Sudak and Kedis and Pink Beach (Pantai Tangsi) |
How long the top sights take
The 12 best-known sights in Lombok add up to roughly 23–30 hours of visiting time — about 3–4 days at seven sightseeing hours a day, before travel between them and meals. The biggest time commitments are Gili Meno and the Nest (Half a day to 2 days), Tanjung Aan (Half a day) and Selong Belanak (Half a day).
| Sight | Time needed | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Gili Trawangan | 1–3 days | Gili Trawangan |
| Mount Rinjani trek | 2–4 days | Senaru |
| Gili Meno and the Nest | Half a day to 2 days | Gili Meno |
| Gili Air | 1–3 days | Gili Air |
| Sendang Gile and Tiu Kelep waterfalls | 2–3 hours | Senaru |
| Tanjung Aan | Half a day | Kuta and Mandalika |
| Bukit Merese | 1–2 hours | Kuta and Mandalika |
| Selong Belanak | Half a day | Selong Belanak |
| Mawun Beach | Half a day | Kuta and Mandalika |
| Sade village | 1 hour | Central Lombok |
| Pura Batu Bolong | 45 minutes | Senggigi |
| Taman Mayura and Pura Meru | 1.5 hours | Mataram |
By type of trip
| Trip | Days | Why |
|---|---|---|
| First visit | 8 days | The main sights at a comfortable pace |
| Short break / repeat visit | 4 days | Focus on Gili Trawangan and Mount Rinjani trek |
| With children | 9 days | Slower days and time for Gili Air |
| With day trips | 10 days | Add Gili Nanggu, Sudak and Kedis and Pink Beach (Pantai Tangsi) |
Daylight changes the maths
Sightseeing days are much shorter in June (about 11.6 hours of daylight) than in January (about 12.6 hours). Daylight varies little through the year, so plan by weather instead.
Ready-made itineraries
Combining Lombok with other destinations
| Destination | Distance | Suggested stay |
|---|---|---|
| Ubud | About 117 km | 4 days |
| Bali | About 127 km | 10 days |
| Yogyakarta | About 662 km | 4 days |
Questions travellers ask
+Is 4 days enough in Lombok?
It covers the main sights at a brisk pace; 8 days is more comfortable. Four days allows two nights on the Gilis and two on the south coast. A week or more lets you add the Rinjani trek (two to four days on its own), the waterfalls of Senaru and Tetebatu, and island-hopping in the south-west around Sekotong.
+Is a week too long in Lombok?
No — a week leaves time for day trips such as Gili Nanggu, Sudak and Kedis and Pink Beach (Pantai Tangsi).