Kuta And South Coast Lombok Indonesia Tourism Information

With the International Lombok Airport (BIL or LOP), Kuta Lombok distance are not as the issue anymore, take about 15 minutes drive from Lombok International airport. Kuta and surrounding beaches have gainned an International reputation for some of the best surfing destinations in Southeast Asia. It is there that the the gentle waters surrounding Lombok meet the currents from the Indian ocean, forming great swells and surf breaks. Kuta attract thousands of visitors every year for the great surf location such Seger, Gerupuk, Tanjung'an and beach near by.

It's easy to hire boards or surf guide in Kuta, for experienced surfers this area are recommended for more convenience to access the more challenging surf breaks in Kuta Area.

For beginner surfer or want to learn to surf it's easy, please contact Adventure Lombok Tour or email us, Adventure Lombok provide experienced local surf instructor with foam board and fiber board.

Kuta Lombok now have a night life such the Gecko Bar and Restaurant, located in the heart of Kuta Lombok a good place to hang out and having meals. Kuta has a certain reputation among surfers as there are good surfing conditions on the reef and further west of Kuta.

The south coast it self provides plenty of opportunities for exploring beaches and coastal scenery of such a breathtaking beauty. Hire a car or motor bike is an option to explorer both west and East kuta to visiting beautiful mainly desserted beaches.

Kuta it self is a small, relatively unattractive town of hotels and homestays and backpackers hostel that cater mainly to the thousands of seurfers from around the globe who are drawn to the area every year to surf left and right hander breaks out in the bay.

Places To stay in Kuta and South Coast Lombok
Kuta has variety of accommodations range from four star Hotels to budget home stay. But not much option for luxurious accommodation. We recommended to book your Hotel as far as advance especially on High season ( July - August and December 15 - January 15) as the room are limmited and overbook base on last year occupation statistik. The following are accommodations option to stay in Kuta Lombok.

Novotel Hotel Tastura Hotel Hotel Kuta Indah Matahari Inn

How to Get To Kuta Lombok
There is a few alternatives to get to Kuta Lombok Indonesia
Coming from Lembar Harbor, you can go straight to Kuta Lombok by Shuttle Bus or Taxi available on call for 24 hours. If you are coming by Plane, there are few options since our Lombok International Airprot (BIL) operated, you can ask for Airport Taxi services, Travel agent shuttle, or by comfortable public Bus from Lombok International Airport to Kuta.

Kuta Lombok Dinning and Entertainment
There is a good variety of Hotels and Restaurants for all budgets in Kuta to make stay enjoyable, including the up market Novotel Lombok resort with its stunning beach front location and traditional Sasak architecture. Most of the Restaurants line up on the main road of kuta, and offer various food from traditional Lombok to international taste. The only one vegetarian restaurant in Kuta Lombok are Astari offering fresh food and amazing views from their restaurants, it's recommended place for lunch or catch up with friends.

The south coast itself provides plenty of opportunities for exploring beaches and coastal scenery of such breathtaking beauty its hard to describe. Around 4 kilo meters east Kuta is Tanjung A'an, with white sand beaches and good wave for surfers. Further East is Gerupuk, well known as top surf location and situated on peninsula of land that just out into the ocean, with stunning views of the sea, and the surrounding islands bays.

To the West of Kuta are series of beautiful beaches and bays hidden behind headlands and rolling hills, providing peaceful and secluded spots for picnics and swimming. Mawun beach around 30 minutes drive to the West and is a picturesque bay with a nice white sand beach and calm waves, perfect for swimming and behind the hill are good wave for surfers. Mawi just west has a good right and left hand barrels for surfing when the swell going off.

further West are Selong Belanak, Serangan beach and many more scenic bays and beaches, largely deserted, although the road deteriorates rapidly and going can be rough at times. Be sure to use an experienced local guide with good vehicle.

Telekomunication and Internet service
The are bunch option for telecomunication on this area, most of the accommodations, cafes and restaurants has WIFI. For telephone call, there are a Wartel (warung telekomunikasi) open till late located near Segara Anak home stay. For handphone XL operator are better work on the area.

Recommended Surf Shop
Kimen Surf Shop, Everything from legroopes, deckgrip, fins, booties, wax, surf hat, rash vest, fin plug, fin keys, board covers and travel protectors to reef cut medicine, sunscreen, zinc, lip balm, dink repair, surf book, etc.

What to Do & See in Kuta Lombok
• Swimming off the beach is safe.
• Canoe hire is available at Novotel Hotel
• Surfing
• Surf Boards Rental ( Senggigi - Adventure Lombok shop - Mangsit Beach - Mr. Ipin, Kimen surf shop)
• Wind Surfing
• Snorkeling
• Sunset
• Learn To Surf with adventure Lombok Surf School

Lombok Day Trips / Day tours ------------------------------ Lombok island has so much to see, do, discover, explorer, and experience! If you do not have the time to tour all around the island and beyond, why not take a Day trips / tours and visit some highlights of this unique island? Mt. Rinjani Climbing and Trekking ------------------------------- Lombok island is dominated by the mount Rinjani! Mt. Rinjani [3726m] is a stratovolcano, the highest mountain on the island of Lombok and the second highest in Indonesia. Climbing to Rinjani will give you an awesome experience. Lombok Holiday Tour Packages ------------------------------- We have designed a wide variety of tour packages in order to suit your preferences. Whether you want to immerse your self into a cultural tribe, sunbathe on some untouched beaches or experience the wonderful underwater world, we have something for you!

Learn To Surf On Lombok ---------------------------------- Lombok has long been a world class surfing destination for experienced surfers. The southern coastline offers a range of awesome reef breaks that lure surfers from all over the world, yet Lombok also offers plenty of waves that are just right for out right beginners. We provides experienced local surf instructors with a great knowledge of local conditions.

Indonesia Vocano Climbing ------------------------------------ Satisfy your craving for outdoor adventure with a trip into some of Indonesia's rugged and untamed nature. From trekking in the jungle and seeing orangutans play in the wild to climbing volcanic peaks of Bromo or climbing the massive explosion in the world of Krakatau, there is no end to the amount of outdoor adventures you can have in Indonesia.

Mt Bromo and Semeru Climbing -------------------------------------- The Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park covers some 800 square kilometers in the centre of East Java. It is the largest volcanic region in the province and there stands Mt. Semeru, which rises 3676 meters above sea level. At its northern end is the spectacular Tengger Caldera, Java's largest, with its 10 km barren desert-like sea of sand.