Welcome to West Nusa Tenggara

West Nusa Tenggara

 

Known as Nusa Tenggara Barat or NTB is part of the island chain originally called the Lesser Sunda Islands and refers to the islands directly to the east of Bali. Located slightly south of the equator. NTB is composed of two main island : Lombok and Sumbawa, as well as hundreds of smaller islands and coral atolls in the surrounding waters. The NTB region offers a fascinating variety of landscapes, places of interest and various activities for the tourist. Tropical islands and coastlines lined with pristine beaches, fabulous waters for swimming, sunbathing, sailing, surfing and underwater activities await travelers to the area.

Lombok

 

Has a chain of volcanic mountains in the north, providing majestic scenery and lush agricultural lands on its slopes. The highest peak, Mt Rinjani, towers 3.726m above sea level. The surrounding countryside and its internationally recognized as a world-class destination for trekking and mountain climbing. Around the slopes of Rinjani are forests and agricultural areas, sprinkled with waterfall and surrounded by stunning scenery. In other parts of the island, terraced rice, natural jungle and age-old forest thrive in the rice volcanic soil.

Small Islands

Known locally as “gili” surround Lombok and provide endless opportunities for diving,  snorkeling, and fishing in the calm, clear water. The most famous of these, the “gili islands” are three small island in the northwest coast, which attract thousands of tourists annually to their idyllic shores. Equally beautiful islands lie off the southwest, south and northeast coasts and undeveloped, but are delightful for day-trips and underwater tours.

To the east of  Lombok

Sumbawa is an exciting destination with several mountain ranges, volcanic ridges, inspiring landscapes and ancient craters. Mt. Tambora, which dominates the north of the island, is credited with the most destructive eruption in recorded history and provides an insight into the power of volcanic activity and its own awesome appeal.

Lombok and Sumbawa offer that many thing to all types of travelers, whether they are looking for peace and relaxation in beautiful surroundings; or excitement and adventure in some of the most dramatic settings in Indonesia. These are islands that appeal to those with a sense of adventure, a natural curiosity about anther cultures, and appreciation for true natural beauty.

Getting to
Lombok

BALI TO LOMBOK BY AIR 

• – Merpati Airlines flies direct between Bali and Lombok (0370 621111)
• – Trigana air operates three flights between Bali and Lombok daily (0370 6162433)
• – Trans Nusa Air flies between Lombok and Bali every day (0370 6162433)

INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS

Selaparang Airport in Lombok currently handles international arrivals and has full Visa on arrival

• facilities, with efficient and fast Visa processing.
• – Silk Air (a subsidiary of Singapore Airlines) flies direct between Lombok and Singapore, three times per
• week (0370 628255)
• – Merpati Airlines flights every day between Lombok and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (via Surabaya)
• (0370 621111. www.merpati.co.id)

DOMESTIC  FLIGHTS

European connections are easy via Jakarta in Java. Direct flights from Jakarta to Lombok are available every day and are usually timed to connect with European flights, Lombok is easily accessible from Jakarta, Bali, Jogjakarta and Surabaya and is an

• important connection for travel to the eastern islands, in particular Sumbawa, Komodo and Flores.
• – Garuda Indonesia (www.garuda-indonesia.com)
• – Lion Air (www.lionair.co.id)
• – Merpati Airlines (www.merpati.co.id)
• – Trigana Air (www.trigana-air.com)
• – Trans Nusa Air (www.transnusa.com)
• – Batavia Air (www.batavia-air.co.id)

BALI TO LOMBOK BY SEA

Padang Bai Harbour

provides the most efficient link between mainland Bali and Lombok. With the completion of the new Sunrise By pass, Padang bai now can be reached from Sanur in less than an hour, it is a similar travel time is between Ubud and Padang Bai. Add approximately 30 minutes if traveling from Kuta or Nusa Dua. If moving between Padang Bai and North East Bali, Candidasa is minutes away, amend approximately one hour and Tulamben ninety minutes.

Lembar Harbour (Lombok)

is approx. 1 hour south of Senggigi, Lombok. Arrange your own transfers and buy tickets direct from the harbours, or use a reputable tour company to provide a throughout services. 

Public Ferries depart every two hours for the sea voyage between Padang Bai Harbour (Bali) and lembar Harbour (Lombok). The crossing between the islands takes approx. 4 to 5 hours.

FAST BOAT
Gili Cat, an Australian-built small fast ferry, departs from Padang Bai harbour on Bali at 09.00 am every day and travels to Gili Trawangan (Lombok), before making the return trip to Bali, departing Gili Trawangan at ‘’.30 am. Lombok mainland pick-up and departures are daily from Teluk Kodek, (just next to Teluk Nare), arriving at Teluk Kodek at 10.30 am and laving at 12.15 pm. Their service also includes free transfers between Padang Bai, Ubud, Kuta and Sanur on Bali.

Blue Water Express is operated by Blue Water Safaris, providing transfers
between Bali and Gili Trawangan. BWS operates two boat, with 25 and 15
passenger capacities, departing from Benoa harbour in Bali every day at 08.00
am and from Gili trawangan at 11.00 am. Fares included air-conditioned hotel
transfers in Bali.

Come joint us :
LOMBOK TRIPLE DIVISION tours

We provides Triple Division :

• Tours and Travel division
• Car Rental Division

• Lombok Trekking Division

TREKKING INFORMATION

LOMBOK RINJANI TREKKING INFORMATION

Welcome to Lombok Rinjani Mountain Trekking Information Center Adventure Club and Agent, We provide all information about program packages, guide, climbing and trek to rinjani mountain lombok island volcano Indonesia Asia, and service with safe, fun, exception, and help you to finding unforgettable experience in your life time at the excellent nature of adventure to rinjani mountain lombok island volcano Indonesia Asia.

RINJANI NATIONAL PARK

The park covers an area of 41,330 ha on the northern part of Lombok. Named after Indonesia’s second highest volcanic peak outside of West Papua, the peak of Gunung Rinjani (3,726m) dominates the landscape. Within the crater is the spectacular Segara Anak lake and the still-active volcano Gunung Baru (2,363m). It is surrounded by a further 66,000 ha of Protection Forest and covers the three administrative district of West, East and Central Lombok. The park ecosystem is in the transitional zone between Asia and Australia (Wallace zone). Average rainfall is about 3,000 mm annually. Gunung Rinjani is rich in a variety of flora, fauna and vegetation types. On the south western side of the mountain is the most eastern extent of primary rainforest in Nusa Tenggara. This gives way to monsoon forest and drier climate in the east, and savannah in the north east. Notable flora includes the everlasting edelweiss flower (Anopheles viscid), tiger orchid (Vanda sp.), alang-alang grass (Imperata cylindrical), cemara trees (Casuarinas trifoliate and Casuarinas occidental).Mt. Rinjani, one of the over 40 National Parks throughout Indonesia, was established in 1997. It is valued and protected for its spiritual as well as natural values, and is worshipped by thousands of Balinese as well as Sasak pilgrims. Hot springs near the crater lake are sought after for their healing powers. Over 20 villages surround Rinjani and there are many routes up the mountain, but the main access is from Senaru in the north and Sembalun Lawang to the east. The challenging three-day Rinjani Trek route from Senaru to the crater rim (Plawangan), down to the stunning crater lake then on to Sembalun Lawang, is considered one of the best treks in South East Asia. Those heading for the summit usually prefer to start in Sembalun Lawang.

The village of Senaru is the main gateway to Gunung Rinjani National Park, the most popular start point for the three day Rinjani Trek up Indonesia’s second highest volcanic peak (3,726m). For the people of Lombok, Sasak and Balinese alike, the volcano is revered as a sacred place and the abode of gods. Within the spectacular crater, the Segara Anak Lake is the destination of many pilgrims who place offerings in the water and bathe away disease in the nearby hot springs. Developed with New Zealand Government assistance since 1999, the Rinjani Trek Centre embodies under one roof (satu atap) the unique partnership of the National Park, tourism industry and local communities that has been forged to manage and protect the Rinjani mountain environment.

The Rinjani mountain is the second highest peak active volcano in Indonesia and absolutely a challenging mountain walk and you must be prepared with good equipment, warm and windproof clothing if you want to make adventure trekking to the summit of rinjani mountain 3726 m. Trekking to Rinjani mountain lombok Indonesia can attract severe storms, lightening and strong winds. When the weather is settled, the sun is intense and the nights frosty. Parts of the trail are steep and slippery.

Beware of bad weather and risks of exposure to the wet and cold (hypothermia). If caught in an electrical storm, take shelter and avoid prominent ridges. Beware of snakes, and stinging insects and plants. Leeches can be a nuisance in the wet season.

Geography

Elevation        : 3,726 metres (12,224 feet)

Location         : Lombok, Indonesia

Prominence    : 3,726 m

Coordinates   : 8°25’S, 116°28’E

Type               : Stratovolcano (active)

Eruption         : 2004

Erupted History
The June 1994 eruption. At 02:00 pm, on June 3rd, 1994, Barujari come began erupting by sending an ash plume 500 m high. On June 8th, press report described emission of “smoldering lava” and “thick smoke”, as well as ash fall in nearby villages from an ash cloud rising 1,500 m above the summit. Between 3rd and 10th of June, up to 172 explosions could be heard each day from the Sembalun Lawang volcano observatory (15 km NE). During this period, seismic data indicated a dramatic increase in the number of explosions per day, from 68 to 18,720. Eruptions were continuous at least through 19th of June, with maximum ash plume heights of 2,000 m on 9th to 11th.The ash plume generally drifted SE, depositing up to 30 mm of ash on the island. Strombolian eruptions ejected pyroclastic material > 2m in size as high as 600 m above the vent; this material fell in a restricted proximal area around the cone and in the lake. Lava flows began on 8th of June and partially covered previous lava flows from Rombongan (in 1944) and Barujari (in 1966).

A series of aircraft warnings based on pilot reports and weather satellite images indicated much larger plumes than suggested by the ground observations. First an eruption at about 12:00 on June 7th produced a long plume that caused a large number of aviation warnings. The plume, located on satellite imagery, extended 120 km S of Rinjani and was beginning to disperse by 15:30. A pilot report at 16:45 indicated a “smoke” plume to 13,500 m altitude moving ESE, but by 23:45 the plume was in distinguish- able on satellite imagery. The imagery showed a plume around 06:33 on the 8th of June, which extended at least 83 km SE of the volcano. Aircraft were advised to avoid this area to an altitude of 10,500 m. above sea level.

REQUIREMENTTo do Rinjani mountain trek. its important that you you be of at least above fitness and should be able to carry your own load of personal day pack through the trekking. You better be prepare for Rinjani terk.

 

Here you day pack personal :

– Torch or Flashlight
– 1pair champ shoes/trek shoes are good
– Toiletries
– Sun block/lotion, hat/cap, sun glasses
– Spray for muscle/balm
– Insect repellent
– Camera, Handy cam (Manual or Digital)
– Small towel
– 2/3 paces of T-Shirts
– Long trek pants/wind proof
– Windproof Jacket
– 2 pcs of shorts
– Trek stick/lekki (optional)
– Sandals (optional)
– Swimming Suite (optional)
– Binocular (optional)
– Extra trail snack (we supply fruits, menu)
– Fishing Gear (optional)
– Garbage Plastic can (optional)

Note :
prepare your day pack not more that weight limit.

Before trekking you should prepare Day pack, as personal Day Pack :

– Torch or Flashlight
– 1pair champ shoes/trek shoes are good
– Toiletries
– Sun block/lotion, hat/cap, sun glasses
– Spray for muscle/balm

– Insect repellent
– Camera, Handy cam (Manual or Digital)
– Small towel
– 2/3 paces of T-Shirts
– Long trek pants/wind proof
– Windproof Jacket
– 2 paces of shorts
– Trek stick/like (optional)
– Sandals (optional)
– Swimming Suite (optional)
– Binocular (optional)
– Extra trail snack (we supply fruits, menu)
– Fishing Gear (optional)
– Garbage Plastic can (optional)Note :
prepare your day pack not more that weight limit.

OUR TREK EQUIPMENT & FACILITIESIn order to give our clients total satisfaction, we committed to serve you with best available trek and camping equipment.

Following are list of the major trek and camping equipment that included in each trek program you book through Rinjani Trekking Agent

For list of items you should prepare, please see personal daypack for more info.

Waterproof Camping Tents

For camping tents, we use Coleman® waterproof tents, with Weatherize Technology designed to keep you cool and comfortable in temperate environments. What makes a good tent? For starters, one that can protect you from the elements, a tent with a proven weather protection system to help keep you dry.

 

Comfort smart™ Airbed

Instead of using a thin mattress, we provide Comfort smart Airbed, conforms to your body’s shape and sleeping position providing consistent head-to-toe support, for a softer feel as well as keeps you up off the ground. This double size airbed inflates to approx 75″ x 55″ x 9,5″. Comfort smart™ designed to be more like your bed at home, providing a better night’s sleep, helping you fall asleep faster and wake up in the morning more refreshed.

Features:

1.Fast and simple inflation and deflation
2.Coil construction provides more strength, firmness and comfort than beam construction.
3.Wider side gussets add comfort and stability
4.Rayon flocked top provides a slip-free surface
5.Advanced Double Lock Valve™ locks in air two ways

Portable™ Toilet & Toilet Tent

This portable easy-to-move toilet is one of your benefit to book your trek through Rinjani Trekking Agent. Designed to meet the standard western-style toilet keeps you feel comfortable anywhere, in any kind of environment. To complete this feature, we cover it with toilet tent which we ordered specially to ensure your privacy. This portable toilet is also easy to flush.

Portable Toilet Features:

1. Freshwater tank capacity-3.2 gal.
2. Easy to clean, easy to carry
3. Durable high density polyethylene construction with secure clamps and latches
4. Legally acceptable for use in vessels not having permanently installed heads as determined by U.S. Coast Guard regulations
5. Heavy duty, corrosion resistant side latches lock tanks together
6. Double sealed drain valve protects against leakage and odors

Electric Lantern, Tent Lights, Etc

Our electric water resistant lantern will complete your tour. We also equipped our guest’s tents with Tent Light, operates on 4 AA cell batteries last up to 12 hours with on-off switch. To communicate in isolated area, we also provide walkie talkie 2 ways radio (up to 5 miles range). We use Coleman sleeping bags to protect you from the cold weather in high altitude atmosphere.

 

Cooking Equipment

All food served fresh and well cooked. Processed onsite with clean cooking equipment and use no wood for fire to preserve the nature. We use portable outdoor gas stove. Our well trained porters and guide will feed you with variety of meals during the trek programmed.

Food & Beverages

We serve you with three meals a day (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) with additional snack break, biscuits & cookies, fresh fruits and minimum of 2 – 3 large bottled water feeding per day per person. Coffee, Tea, Hot Chocolate are also included. Please refer to our Trek Menu Sampler for more information.

 

Drinking Water

Water is essential. Minimum of 3 bottles of bottled water provided for each guest per day, ensuring you stay fit during and after the trek. We provide safe drinking bottled water.

 

Guide & Porters

We hire only professional mountain guide and porters from the nearest villages in the area of Rinjani National Park who has pass the guiding and handling test and hold a valid guide license. Rinjani Trekking Agent is keen to develop the Eco Tourism Concept, giving as much as benefit to the local community to improve their standard of living. 5% from the net income is donated to support education for the poor children in isolated villages.

Sembalun
Led by Local Guides, this half-day walk explore a Village and Country Side in an ancient Caldera. Located in the foothills of the Spectacular Volcano Mt. Rinjani at 3726 m. It is the second highest Volcano in Indonesia and the sacred mountain of the Sasak People Sembalun Lawang is a gateway to Gunung Rinjani Nasional Park. Most of the communities are farmers who are a mixture of the indigenous people and new comers from other areas of Lombok.

Our walk starts in the fields where the community’s system of farming can b seen. We follow the terraces of the fields and stop for while to talk to the farmers. The walk than leads to the hill where you can gain a beautiful view of Rice Field of the Valley. Further you can enjoy amazing views of Tropical Forest, Neighboring Villages and the Sea. Descending from the hill you will see Bamboo Gardens and a long the way you will also see Coffee Trees. Formerly Sembalun was known as Coffee producer and the community changed to garlic growing because it helped increase their income especially during the garlic boom around 1992.

Along the way your guide will explain what farmers are planting such as Garlic, Onion, Carrot, Potatoes, etc. Next is the Traditional Village, Desa Beleq, which was the original village of Sembalun Lawang. The buildings are replicas of those that stood many years ago. The Village always consisted of seven houses and never more than that so that the following generations had to move away to live. Your guide will explain the architecture and other interesting things that are found inside the houses.

Make sure you bring your camera – the views are simply spectacular! On a clear day you may even catch a glimpse of Sumbawa Island over the Tropical Ocean and the West the lofty Summit of Mt. Rinjani. This natural and cultural diversity makes the walk and unforgettable part of your Lombok experience.

 

Senaru
This Easy Half-Day Walk explores the foothills of spectacular Rinjani volcano in Lombok’s northern district of Bayan. Starting near the border of Gunung Rinjani National Park, your route follow old pathways amongst shady bamboo groves and village gardens before entering a wide, open landscape of rice terraces and palms. Following a winding irrigation channel you reach the lush rainforest of the famous Sendang Gila Waterfall Reserve.

Along the way, discover tropical plants as your guide explains how the local people make practical use of them. You came across the cheeky long tailed monkeys and, with a bit of luck, may even spot the rare ebony leaf monkey. Passing small hamlets where age-old traditions are practiced, you will gain insight into the colorful village life of the Sasak. There is always something interesting happening here as you meet local people and admire traditional houses along the way.

Make sure you bring your camera-the views are simply spectacular! On a clear day you may even catch glimpse of Bali’s famous Gunung Agung volcano rising high above the blue waters of the Lombok Strait. Each turn of the track offers new vistas as finally Rinjani-the sacred mountain of the Sasak people-emerges majestically above rice terraces and rainforest. This natural and cultural diversity makes the Panorama Walk an unforgettable Lombok experience.

What you should to Know ?

The Rinjani trek is a challenging mountain walk and you must be prepared with good equipment, warm and windproof clothing. Rinjani can attract severe storms, lightening and strong winds. When the weather is settled, the sun is intense and the nights frosty. Parts of the trail are steep and slippery. Beware of bad weather and risks of exposure to the wet and cold (hypothermia). If caught in an electrical storm, take shelter and avoid prominent ridges. Beware of stinging insects and plants. Leeches can be a nuisance in the wet season.

Volcanic Hazards:
Although Mt.Rinjani has not erupted in recorded history, Mt.Baru (2,351m) in the crater lake is an active volcano. It last erupted dramatically in 1994. Check the notice boards for recent hazards, and take advice from park staff and guides.Spring Water:
Fresh water springs are a feature of the trek and determine campsites. Your guide know where these are. During the drier months (July – September) some springs completely disappear. Park staff and guides constantly monitor these water sources to determine their abundance.

Park Fees:
Fees are paid at the Rinjani Trek Center at Rp. 60,000/person/entry. They contribute to the protection, maintenance and management of the national park, rinjani trek route, village attractions and visitor facilities.

Guides and Porters:
We hire only professional mountain guide and porters from the nearest villages in the area of Rinjani National Park who has pass the guiding and handling test and hold a valid guide license. Lombok Network is keen to develop the Eco Tourism Concept, giving as much as benefit to the local community to improve their standard of living. 5% from the net income is donated to support education for the poor children in isolated villages.

About Our Trek Team
Our trek team is fully operated by a team of young, energetic people who are fanatical about keeping intact, while sharing the natural and cultural environments of the places we visit.

Our Philosophy
We deal largely in ecotourism & adventure travel, but for us adventures are not just the rugged kind. An adventure can take many forms and need involve little that is overly strenuous – to us every trip is a voyage of discovery and hence an adventure. The guiding philosophy behind each is that the trip be environmentally friendly and sustainable. This means impacting as little as possible on the peoples and places we visit, always respecting the distinctiveness and special qualities of each.

To sum up, we try:
– To learn from nature & other cultures
– To minimize impact on the natural & cultural environments
– To return something to the local community
– To facilitate self-determination for native peoples
– To promote sustainable tourism
– To have fun

The way we do it must be environmentally-friendly as well as economically and physically efficient. This means we trek, cook, camp and shows you more of the things with care and attentions. We use mechanized transport when we have to cover long distances in limited time; even so, we use local modes of transportation as far as possible to maximize exposure to the local lifestyles and to get close to the people. As a consequence, during the tours there is a lot of opportunity to learn about and from the indigenous peoples.

You are advised to ensure that your guide is carrying a radio handset or mobile phone. Our trek programme equipped with two ways radio communication. In a group of minimum 6, we also provide a dinning tents, emergency lamp, trek leader, rangers or Save And Rescue (SAR) team if necessary.

Telephone Communication:
Cell phone (GSM) covers most area of Rinjani National Park. Most guide carry their own mobile phone. Not all cellular operators can be used. Pro XL is recommended.

WHAT YOU MIGHT SEE IN RINJANI NATIONAL PARK

Over 20 villages surround Mt. Rinjani and there are many routes up the mountain, but the main access is from Senaru in the north and Sembalun Lawang to the east.Gunung Rinjani national park lies within the major transition zone (Wallace) where the flora and fauna of south East Asia makes a dramatic transition into that which is typical of Australia. The park has a rich variety of plants and animals, although they can be hard to spot due to the terrain and rainforest cover.

Sometimes seen early in the morning is the morning is the rare black Ebony leaf monkey, know locally as lutung. The long tailed gray macaque of kera is common in Lombok and order males are seen on the crater rim. Rusa deer are forest dwellers and are occasionally seen a long the Rinjani trek train.

The smaller barking deer or kijang has an alarm call with a distinct dog – like bark. Look for the disturbed ground where the wild pig or babi hutan has been foraging. Also found in the forest is the leopard cat or bodok alas, palm civet or ujat and porcupine or landak.

A variety of colorful birds live in the forest of the park. Perhaps the best – know icon of the park is the crested cockatoo that is not found any further west of Lombok. Many of the forest-dwelling animals, insects, birds, civets, and monkeys owe their survival to the wild fig tree or beringin as a provider of food and shelter.

The pine-like casuarinas species, Cemara, are a feature of the grassy higher slopes. Orchids or anggrek are also a feature of the grassland areas, as is edelweiss or bunga abadi growing above the tree line, it is a beautiful icon of the park and one of the park and one of our best-know sub-alvine plants.

The following stories are a selection taken from a booklet for village guides containing a collection of traditional stories that have been related for generations by the people of Dusun Senaru.

 

Bunut Ngengkang

The first place to rest, located where the paths from Senaru and Semokan meet. Here is a Banyan tree with a wide space on the lower part, which looks like a person standing up with legs apart. That is why it is called Bunut Ngengkang. Andongan Tambing is one of the forrest entry gates and the First Camp on the Rinjani Trek. At this point the trekkers are warned to be careful of the steep slopes.

Half Way Point (Pos II Campsite)
At the second resting place (Camp II) is a stone which is called Batu Penyesalan. This marks the place where the trekkers feels a conflict about whether to continue or to turn back because we still have as far to go to our destination as we have already walked.

Usually it takes about two hours to walk here from Bunut Ngengkang.

 

Caves
One of the three famous caves (Goa Susu, Goa Payung, dan Goa Manik), Susu Cave is a good place for self reflection and is often used as a place to meditate. The people with unclean and envious mind will have difficulty entering Susu cave which has a narrow entrance, but people with noble and pure mind will easily enter the cave.
Inside the cave water drips from the tip of a stone which looks like a nipple, so people say the water in Goa Susu tastes different. Inside Goa Susu is hot and there is a lot of smoke which looks like cooking steam so people call this Mengukus (hot house) and sometimes people call it Rontgen (X-Ray).

Healing Hot Springs
Aiq Kalak means hot water and it is used to cure various deseases. One of the hot springs is named Pangkereman Jembangan which is meant a place for dipping. The water which spurts out of the spring is very hot. Weapons such as keris, swords, big knives, and lances are dipped in the spring to test their magic power. If the weapon become sticky it means that the weapon is bad and has no magical power. However if the weapon remain unchanged it means that the weapon has supernatural power and the power and the strength will be increased.
People also use the hot spring to make medicine from coconut cream. After dipping a bottle of coconut cream in the hot spring if the liquid becomes clear oily it can be used as medicinal oil. Then the medicinal oil is used for good things and is called Siu Satus Tunggal or in Bayan language Siu Satunggal which means that it can be used to cure a thousand kinds of desease.

Segara Anak Crater Lake
Segara Anak Lake is so wide it appears like the sea with its blue water. The name Segara Anak means child of the sea.

Segara Anak Lake holds various mysteries and invisible power.
People feel content to stay a long time in this place because of the large community of mysterious spirits which live arround the lake. The local people believe that if the lake looks wide when seen at a distance it is a sign they will live to an old age; or if the lake seems narrow it is a sign of a short age. So in order not to be pessimistic, people quickly purify

These guidelines help minimize the impact of your visit on the natural environment and also on other visitors. Help to keep the park unspoiled for future visitors.Remove rubbish :

Litters is unattractive, harmful to wildlife, and can increase. Plan your trip to minimize rubbish by not taking bottles and cans. Rinjani has a “pack it in –pack it out” policy, so be sure to carry out of the pack whatever you carry in.Keep to the track :

By keeping to the trail, you avoid trampling undergrowth and risking getting lost in the forest.Camp with care :

When camping, camping, leave no trace of your visit.Keep streams an lake clean :

Wash well away from the water source by talking water in a container. Soap and detergent are harmful to the creatures that live in the streams alike, drain used water into the ground.Bury toilet waste :

In areas without toilet facilities, bury your toilet waste in a shallow hole well away from waterways, tracts, campsites and shelter. Take care with fires. Portable fuel stoves are less harmful to the environment and are more efficient than fires. If you must use a fire, keep it small and make sure that the fire is out before leaving by dousing it with water and checking the ashes.Respect cultural and natural heritage :

Help protect the spiritual and historical significance of Mt. Rinjani by respecting our local culture. Conserve wildlife and plants of the National Park by not removing anything.Consider other visitors :

Walk quietly trough the forest so that you do not disturb the wildlife that you and others have come to see.Enjoy your visit :

Enjoy your visit and before leaving the area take one last look – will the next visitor know that you have been here?

Hindus story and Sasak Muslim 1(one) day Trip

Welcome to

Perjalanan tour kali ini akan menyita waktu max. 10 jam, kita awali dengan mengunjungi :

Taman/Pura Naramada, yang letaknya sekitar 15 km dari kota mataram, ditempat ini anda akan diajak melihat dari dekat, bagaimana kehidupan pada masa kerajaan Hindu Bali Anak Agung Karang Asam, dapat dilihat dari tatanan taman dan kolam yang ada di dalam lokasi tersebut yang menggambarkan miniatur gunung Rinjani dengan bangunan Pura tepat di atas puncak taman, ini melambangkan sebagai Puncak Gunung Rinjani.

Di dalam taman ini juga, anda dapat melihat atau sekaligus menikmati kesejukan air dari sumber mata airnya, yang masyarakat sekeliling masih mempercayai mithos sebagai Air Awet Muda. Selanjutnya kita akan mengunjungi,

Pura Suranadi, yang letaknya sekitar 10 km dari taman Narmada dan masih lokasi kabupaten Lombok Barat, ditempat ini anda dijaak melihat  bagaimana masyarakat Bali yang ada di-Lombok dalam kehidupannya sehari-hari, di tempat ini juga oleh masyarakat  masih mempercayai mithos ikan LELE Putih (Moa) yang bisa membawa keberuntungan jika kita dapat melihat mereka keluar dari lubang sarangnya (mau mencoba keberuntungan?) selanjutnya perjalanan diteruskan untuk megunjungi,

Pantai Kuta Lombok, sekitar 30 km dari kota Mataram dengan melewati kota Praya daerah kabupaten Lombok Tengah, di pantai ini, anda akan disuguhkan pemandangan pantai dengan pesisir pantai yang luas membentang dan sekaligus anda menikmati santap makan siang dilokal restaurant, selanjutnya perjalanan diteruskan untuk mengunjungi,

Pantai Tanjung A’an,  sekitar 5 km dari pantai Kuta dengan melewati Hotel NOVOTEL Lombok, dipantai ini anda bisa menikmati keindahan pesisir pantainya dengan keadaan pasir putihnya yang menyerupai merica dan sangat berbeda dengan keberadaan pasir pantai yang ada di daerah lain, selanjutnya perjalanan balik ke-Hotel dengan mengunjungi,

Desa Sade/Rambitan, di desa ini anda akan melihat dari dekat bagaimana kehidupan sehari-hari masyarakat SASAK Lombok, yang merupakan penduduk asli Pulau Lombok, dengan tampilan bangunan Rumah Adat suku Sasak dan keunikan bahan material bangunannya. Dari sini sekitar 10 km menuju Hotel, kita akan mampir di,

Desa Sukarara untuk menyaksikan keterampilan tangan para wanita-wanita suku Sasak dalam membuat bahan kain tenun/kain sarung khas Lombok yang dikerjakan masih secara Traditional, andapun bisa mencobanya dan membeli beberapa helai untuk oleh-oleh atau cendera mata, selanjutnya perjalanan diteruskan sekitar 20 km menuju Hotel, kita mampir sebentar di

Toko Oleh-oleh Makanan Khas Lombok – NTB, disini anda dapat mencoba dan membeli aneka penganan khas Lombok seperti aneka dodol rumput laut, aneka dodol buah, Telur Asin, Dendeng Rusa, Dendeng Ikan dan minuman stamina seperti Madu Sumbawa, Susu Kuda Liar, minyak urut, (add request : Toko Mutiara Lombok) dilanjutkan menuju Hotel Senggigi Area.

Perjalanan untuk Hindus Story and Sasak Muslim selesai.

Harga per-orang = Negotiation

Harga termasuk :

– Mobil + Sopir + bbm

– 1 x makan siang

– Pemandu Wisata

– Entrance fee (object-object wisata)

– Mineral water

Flight Schedule

By Garuda Indonesia Airways

Departure from Mataram ( AMI ) – Surabaya  ( SUB ) – Jakarta ( CGK )
Flight No	Destination	ETD	ETA	Day of Service	Aircraft	Via
GA 421	JAKARTA	16:10	18:10	Daily	B-734	JOGYAKARTA
GA 423	SURABAYA	13:10	13:00	Mon, Tue, Wed	B-733	Direct
ARRIVAL TO MATARAM
Flight No	From	ETA		Day of Service	Aircraft	Via
GA 420	JAKARTA	12:30		Daily	B-734	JOGYAKARTA
GA 422	SURABAYA	15:30		Daily	B-734	Direct

Departure from Mataram ( AMI ) – Surabaya  ( SUB ) – Jakarta ( JKT )
Flight No	Destination	ETD	ETA	Day of Service	Aircraft	Via
JT 649	AMI – SBY	06:10AM	06:00	Daily	MD-82	Direct
JT 641	AMI – SBY	13:00PM	12:50	Daily	MD-82	Direct
Arrival from Surabaya – Jakarta to Mataram
Flight No	From	ETA		Day of Service	Aircraft	Via
JT 648	SBY – AMI	22:25PM		Daily	MD-82	Direct
JT 640	SBY – AMI	12:30PM		Daily	MD-82	Direct

Merpati Indonesia AIrways

Flight No	Destination	ETD	Day of Service	Via
MZ 830	SURABAYA	12.20	Daily	Direct
MZ 830	KUALA LUMPUR	12.20	Daily	SURABAYA
MZ.830/611	BANDUNG / BDO	12.20	Daily	Sub
MZ.830.521	PALANGKARAYA / PKY	12.20	Daily	Sub
MZ.830/ 782/ 800	MAKASAR / UPG	12.20	Daily	Sub
MZ.830814	MANOKWARI / MKW	12.20	Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun	Sub
MZ830/ 800/ 782	TIMIKA / TIM	12.20	Daily	Sub
MZ.830/ 800/ 782	MERAUKE / MKQ	12.20	Daily	Sub
MZ.830/ 782/ 744	JAYAPURA / DJJ	12.20	Daily	Sub
MZ.830/ 800/ 782	BIAK / BIK	12.20	Daily	Sub
MZ.830/ 782/ 814	SORONG / SDQ	12.20	Daily	Sub
MZ.830/765/204	BDR.LAMPUNG/TKG	12.20	Wed, Fri, Sun	Sub
MZ.6605/641	JAKARTA / CKG	12.20	Daily	DPS
MZ.6601/610/9612	DARWIN / DRW	08.00	Tues, Sat	DPS
MZ.6610/610	KUPANG / KOE	08.00	Daily	DPS
MZ.6603/06	MAUMERE / MOF	10.00	Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun	DPS
MZ.8801/601/6910	LABUAN BAJO / LBJ	08.00	Mon, Thust, Sat	DPS
MZ.6601/610/6910	ALOR	08.00	Wed, Fri	DPS

Silk Airways

Departure from Mataram ( AMI ) – Singapore
Flight No	Destination	ETD	ETA	Day of Service	Aircraft	Via
MI 125	AMI – SIN	18:50PM		Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun	A-300	Direct
Arrival from Surabaya – Jakarta to Mataram
Flight No	From	ETA		Day of Service	Aircraft	Via
MI 126	SIN – AMI	18:10		Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun	A-300	Direct

Garuda Citylink

Departure from Mataram ( AMI ) to Surabaya ( SUB ) – Jakarta ( CGK )
Flight No	Destination	ETD	ETA	Day of Service	Aircraft	Via
GA 041	AMI – SUB	06:30	06:25	Daily	B737-300/145	Direct
Departure from Mataram ( AMI ) to Surabaya ( SUB ) – Jakarta ( CGK )
Flight No	Destination	ETD	ETA	Day of Service	Aircraft	Via
GA 040	SUB – AMI	17:40	15:40	Daily	B737-300/145	Direct

Wings Airways

Departure from Mataram ( AMI ) to Surabaya ( SUB ) – Jakarta ( CGK )
Flight No	Destination	ETD	ETA	Day of Service	Aircraft	Via
GA 041	AMI – SUB	06:30	06:25	Daily	B737-300/145	Direct
GA 040	SUB – AMI	17:40	15:40	Daily	B737-300/145	Direct

Gt Air

Departure from Mataram ( AMI ) to Surabaya ( SUB ) – Jakarta ( CGK )
Flight No	Destination	ETD	ETA	Day of Service	Aircraft	Via
CO2	AMI – DPS	09:00	09:30	Daily	F 27	Direct
CO6	AMI – DPS	17:00	17:30	Daily	F 27	Direct
Arrival from Denpasar ( DPS ) to Mataram ( AMI )
Flight No	Destination	ETD	ETA	Day of Service	Aircraft	Via
CO1	DPS – AMI	08:30	08:00	Daily	F 27	Direct
CO5	DPS – AMI	16:30	16:00	Daily	F 27	Direct

Lombok Fishing Trips

Fishing for those who like the challenge of fishing, we invite you stay on board for days. Trolling and bottom fishing,Lombok tuor Information fishing packages provides trip on full meals basis, stay in the boat cabin, transport to and from the boat base. With the rich fishing knowledge and technique,lombok Tour information can guide anglers whether amateurs or enthusiasts the unique and innovative way of fishing. You will feel a safe and comfortable place to fish throughout the trips. Undoubtedly you will fell the thrill, joy and excitement of fishing. Just prepare your self, and go. Fishing trip of at least one day available.

Fishing operate fishing trips all over three Gili island (Trawangan,Meno and Air Island)

To so many spots of fishing scattered in our Island and blue and black marlin is, the trophy among fisherman. Our fishing package is not only for the beginner, but also for those professionals.

Trawangan, Meno and Air Island are the favorite fishing sites near west corner of Lombok Island. In this location we can bring you to some of spots of traditional fishing and show you some of traditional technique of dealing with the local whoppers.

Fishing the boats have an English speaking mates and captain to assist you with any need that you may have through out your trip. We invite you to come and fish some of the marine wonders of the aboard on both local class fishing boats and the traditional boats Island.
Please contact us for detailed information, location, itineraries and price of our fishing trips.

Fishing sport Area bellow :

Optional Route of Fishing Tour
1. Destination : Senggigi to Gili Island ( Trolling, deep fishing )

Start from Senggigi beach at 09.00 o’clock in the morning
Duration : 6 hours

Including :
– Fishing gear – Cool box – Outrigger Boat
– Soft drink – English & German speaking Fishing Leader

2. Destination : Malimbu Area ( deep fishing )

Start from senggigi at 09.00 o’clock in the morning by car to Malimbu area
Duration : 5 hours

Including :
– Fishing gear – Car Transport – Outrigger Boat
– Cool box – Soft drink
– English & German speaking Fishing Leader

3. Destination : Sekotong Area & Gili Nanggu (Trolling, deep fishing)

Start from Senggigi at 08.00 o’clock in the morning by car to Sekotong Area
Duration : 8 hours

Including :
– Fishing gear – Car Transport
– Outrigger Boat – Cool box – Soft drink
– English & German speaking Fishing Leader

4. Destination : Pandanan Beach (Casting Fishing, BBQ on the beach, with sunset view)

Start from Senggigi at 15.00 o’clock in the afternoon by car to Pandanan Beach
Duration : 5 hours

Including :
– Fishing gear – Car Transport – Outrigger Boat
– Cool box – Soft drink and Cold Beer – BBQ
– English & German speaking Fishing Leader

5. Destination : Nipah Beach (Night Fishing, Casting or Deep Fishing)

Start from Senggigi at 17.30 in the afternoon by car to Nipah Beach.
Duration : 5 hours

Including :
– Fishing gear – Car Transport – Cool Box
– Tea or Coffee – English & German speaking Fishing Leader

LOMBOK EXOTIC ROUND TRIP-4 Days / 3 night

DAY I – Itinerary
AIRPORT – MAYURA PARK – GETAP – BANYUMULEK – SUKARARA – TETE BATU

After picking you up on airport, the program starts by visiting Mayure temple, summer palace in former time of Lombok Kingdom.

Then, we will see blacksmith village Getap, where people make various traditional household tools.
The next point is pottery handicraft centre made of clay in Banyumulek. Therefore, we will see how Lombok traditional handweaving, Tenun Ikat is made in Sukarara.

The last point is to Tete Batu where you can enjoy beautiful village surrounded by rice field and tobacco field as well as various plants.

 

 

DAY II
TETE BATU – LOYOK – SAPIT – SEMBALUN – BAYAN – SENARU

After having your breakfast, we continue the program to see Loyok village where people make boxes amd other things from bamboo. Then you will wnjoy the wonderful panorama of Sapit in the slope Rinjani up to a nice cool Sembalun village with various plants and vegetables. From eastern mosque at Bayan. Then, go to

Senaru and enjoy your time in the great Sendang Gila waterfall as well as do soft trekking around the place.

DAY III
SENARU – SEGENTER – – GILI AIR
In the morning, after breakfast, we will go to Segenter, a remote in traditional Kampong of Lombok.

Next, we will go to Tanjung traditional market to see people do their traditional trade.

Then, we will pass the Lombok strait into a small beautiful island, Gili Air.
There you can enjoy your time with white sandy beach and nice clear water.

DAY IV
GILI AIR – PUSUK PASS – AIRPORT
In our way to airport, we will go up a hill surrounded by forest with a lot of monkeys, you can enjoy feeding the monkey and seeing the view down to the valley and some part of Gili. The next is to airport as the program is over.

Including the cost
– Accommodation Twin bed or double bed + breakfast Every morning
– Lunch Everyday at Local restaurants.
– Experience licensed guide
– Transportation mini bus or large Bus for The Groups
– Private Boat to gili island
– Entrance fee (every object)

Excluding the cost
– Tip for local guide and tour leader
– Additional meal / Dinner
– Visa and passport
– Flight ticket On Request

COUNTRY SIDE TOURS

A wide range of main points of interest in lombok from the well paved roads to the of beaten track, from the mountains resort to the fantastic beaches, to the main city to the barren plateau, all in one…as only time permits.

Malimbu Cliff
The best cliff to view the sunset in the western coastline of lombok (Subject to weather conditions).

 

 

Pusuk Reserved Forest
This is one of the densiest tropical reserve rain forest in Lombok. It has a fantastic ocean view and there is friendly monkeys playing on the roadside, it’s defienity worth a stop.

Lendang Bajur
A typical small sasak market where you can find a lot of local vegetables, herbs, spices, rice, fish, fruit and local artifacts.

 

Country Museum
An overall look of local historical artifacts from the ancient to the present of West nusa tenggara province is exhibited and preserved in this museum. (subject to museum hours).

Mayura
The royal floating palace ( bale kambang) of the former balinese kingdom, was built in 1744. it is located in cakranegara, close to the pura meru temple built in 1720.

Sweta Market
The biggest market on Lombok, where you can buy delicious fresh fruit, vegetables, herbs, spices, rice, fish, local artifacts and colorful indonesia sarongs.

Narmada
The summer palace of the former balinese King anak Agung gede Ngurah from karangasem bali, built in 1727. the name Narmaa Was derived from the name of a holy river india. It also meants ‘tear” or “unknown water”. Nar-mada was built built in 1727

Lingsar
Pura Lingsar was built in 1714. it is the oldest and holiest temple in lombok, owned by both Hindus Moslem waktu telu.

Take a relaxing tour around lombok, which will give a fascinating insight into the islands’s rich culture and way of life. A visit to villages which are well known for producing attractive bamboo furniture. The journey continues to the village of karang bayan and nyiur baya, Which makes unusual artifacts from “Mountain Weed”. On the way, you will see the preserved forest at suranadi, located deep in the interior of the island

Tour Includes:
– Transportations by our private coach
– All entrance fees for all sightseeing
– Qualified English- Germany- France- Holland- Italy- Japan speaking guide.
– Lunch at Local Restaurant for taken full day trip
– Private local tour Guide for all sites.

Tour Excludes:
– Any expenses of personal nature (Tips, beverage, laundry. Etc)
– Tipping For Tour guide and Driver

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Geography & Climate The island of Lombok is located east of Bali. Tourism is not quite as developed yet as Bali and it is that reason which makes Lombok the perfect getaway. Escape to picturesque mountainside landscapes to white sand beaches of the Gili Islands. A place to relax and unwind from the daily life back home. Lombok also has the third largest volcano in all of Indonesia, Mount Rinjani, which extends 3726 meters high with a crater l … Read More

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Travel Tips and useful Information

A. INFORMATION

A1. CUSTOM REGULATIONS

You must have at least 6 (six) months validity of passport to enter Indonesia.

Visa On Arrival (VOA) can be obtain at Mataram Airport.

According to customs regulations, one adult is allowed to bring into Indonesia a maximum of one liter of alcoholic beverages, 200 cigarettes, 50 cigars or 1000 grams of tobacco, and reasonable amount of perfume.

Photographic, video and filming equipment radios, typewriters, and cars are admitted provide they are recorded in your passport on entry and taken out of the country on departure.

Narcotic, firearm and ammunition, TV set, and Chinese medicine are strictly prohibited.

Fresh fruit, plants and animals must be passed by Quarantine Office.

A2. TRAVELING ALL OVER LOMBOK
Visitor can explore the tiny island by using various kind of transportation such as: Chartered/Car Hire, Taxi, Bus, Bemo/Angkot (local’s public transportation) and Motorcycle.

Taxis operated from all major hotels and airport with rate varying according to destination. Taxi companies in Lombok are Lombok Taxi (627000), Lendang Express (634444) and Airport Taxi. Taxis are metered and charged accordingly to distances.

Public Transportation or known locally as “Bemo”, a non-AC minivan (in yellow colour) are available in major town i.e: Mataram, Ampenan and Cakranegara, founded in every corner of the island with quite inexpensive price. They take and drop off local passenger and often load over capacity, without travel insurance coverage. For those who prefer to travel more privately, car-hire option or charter or motorbike rental may be the choice. The prices, however, do not always included insurance. And they vary depending upon the type of vehicle and the duration of hiring. Petrol pomp and service stations are available at every large town. In emergency there are always road side kiosks fuels out of drums at a bit dearer price.

If you rent a car (self drive), you may find the rental fare are much more expensive than in Bali because of limited car available on Lombok. While driving yourself, please take out most care since the traffic rules may be some what different from those observed in your country. Indonesian and any other Asian Countries uses “right side steering system”

An international drivers license is required, but one can apply for temporary permit in Lombok and go for test driver in tourist driving license office in Jalan Langko Mataram Lombok.

It is compulsory to wear a crash helmet while you ere on the road on a motorbike. Helmets are available at motorbike hire outlets. Small horse drawn carts called Cidomo serve as convenient transportation during off hours and off the beaten track.

RAMADHAN (FASTING) BREAK
Most tourist facilities in Lombok (Gili Islands & Senggigi) remain open during Ramadhan. Local Restaurants might close in residential area in Mataram or Cakranegara to respect the majority of Moesleem Fasting. Tourist are suggested to eat and drinks in hotel’s or resort’s area.

B. TRAVEL TIPS

 

1.	Peel the fruit before eating; avoid raw vegetables except at reputable restaurants. Ice in restaurants is safe.
2.	Drink always from bottled water and eat well done cooking food, unless when eating at recommended restaurants/cafes or hotel’s outlet.
3.	Street or beach vendors are often pushing too hard on selling and most visitors feel inconvenient. Never try to look at any of their item/s even they might be interesting to you, even this could be fun for those who want to learn about bargaining tactic. For most visitors this is hassling.
4.	Protect yourself from the intense equatorial sun. Use sun block and hat.
5.	Sexually transmitted diseases are increasing in Indonesia. Local sex workers have multiple partners from all over the world. Act responsibly and use condoms, available over the counter at pharmacies.
6.	Due to the limited number of flights to Lombok, during the peak season we highly recommend you to make flight booking far in advanced. Don’t forget to ask your local tour operator to re-confirm your ticket minimum 24 hours in advanced to ensure yourself to get seats.
DURING YOUR TRIP TO GILI ISLANDS
1.	Do not let the local porters carry your bags for whatever reason. This guys are usually try to be gentle or act like a boatman crew. They often charge an expensive and unreasonable amount. If you have to pay, a regular porter cost is about Rp. 1000-2000/bag.
2.	Do not buy any mosquitoes coil from some kids at the harbor, as they are trying to sell things at the highest they can. There are lots of shops on the Islands selling those stuffs with better prices.
3.	Do not try to look at the things that they offers, and do not make any promises to say “maybe later”. Those guys can recognize your face and ask for the promises.
4.	When you returned from the Islands, many kids brings water to wash your foot. At first you may feel convenient, but at the end they ask some money. Give them some school needs i.e: pens, or writing book. It’s better not to let them do anything to you.
5.	Carry small changes to pay public buses or taxi. Call the taxi operator: 627000 (lombok taxi) if you need to be picked up. If you have to go by private car, try to fix the price first rather than argue at the end of the journey.
6.	Stonefish are found on the coral reefs where they are camouflaged and almost invisible. They are poisonous if stepped on.
7.	Also, be aware of strong currents while swimming or snorkeling. It is best to ask the advice of a dive master before swimming alone.
8.	Jelly Fish is almost invisible on the water. It looks like a crystal/plastic, but very dangerous. Some kind of jelly fish is making your skin itchy, and some are poisoning.
9.	Use a high protection of Sun Cream. The weather can be very hot on the afternoon.
10.	Do not leave any valuable belongings unattended at the beach while swimming or snorkeling. Ask for a deposit box at the hotel where you stay.

 

General of Lombok Island

Geography & Climate
The island of Lombok is located east of Bali. Tourism is not quite as developed yet as Bali and it is that reason which makes Lombok the perfect getaway. Escape to picturesque mountainside landscapes to white sand beaches of the Gili Islands. A place to relax and unwind from the daily life back home.

Lombok also has the third largest volcano in all of Indonesia, Mount Rinjani, which extends 3726 meters high with a crater lake called Segara Anak.

The main season here are wet season which starts from November to May and dry season start from May-October. The best time to come is in the month of May when the weather is just perfect with bright daylight and green scenery.

People & Religion
The local inhabitants of Lombok are called Sasaks. They speak Indonesian as well as their local Sasak language. The other main ethnicity?s include Balinese, Chinese, Arabian, and Javanese. Lombok has three main districts with three capital cities: Mataram in the west, Praya in central and Selong in east Lombok. The majority of commerce is in the capital city of Mataram in west Lombok. The majority of the population on Lombok are Muslims. Every Friday around 12.30 noon, Muslims go to the mosques just like Christians go to church on Sunday. Therefore, on that day most businesses and government offices are closed half day and then re-open again after praying (not including Senggigi).

If you are planning on traveling around the island and visiting small villages it is more respectable to wear slacks or knee length shorts, a shirt with sleeves or a sarong. If you happened to be here during Ramadhan, which is the Muslim month of fasting from sunrise to sunset, please do not to eat, drink or smoke out in the open public during this month long fast. Even though the people don?t seem bothered in the common tourist areas like, Senggigi and the Gili islands, it is better to respect the people and not eat or smoke openly.

Wetu Telu
Wetu telu is an unique religion that blends Islam – Animism and is only found in north Lombok. It roots stem from the village of Bayan in the north.

The people who practice this still consider themselves Muslims but they have their own rituals in addition to the normal Muslim ones. One such ceremony is Nyiu, that takes place 1000 days after someone dies. The relatives of the deceased offer material things like clothing, toothbrushes, food, dishes, mattresses, etc. so the deceased will be pleased in heaven.

Money & Local Currencies

When changing money there are many money changers in Lombok. The best rates are usually in Senggigi. Money changers prefer new, clean large bills and will accept smaller denominations at a lower rate. If you have traveler’s checks the rate will be less than bank notes.

A suggestion when changing money. If you plan on making small purchases be sure to carry small denominations with you because many sellers do not have change. The Rupiah come in denominations of 100.000, 50.000, 20.000, 10.000, 5.000, 1.000, 500, 200, and 100.

Vehicle Rentals:
Dont miss Lombok’s beautiful scenery. If you choose to rent a car or motorcycles and drive yourself, you must have an International Driving License.

Renting a car is a good alternative to get around Lombok, either self driving or with driver so you can relax and enjoy the view. (Tip driver pocket money for meals if you stop for lunch or dinner).

If you are pleased with service, tip ( Rp. 20,000 minimum). If you collide with anything, or it collides with you, you are responsible for all cost.

Motorcycles are a convenient and inexpensive way to get arround the Island, but Tourists are frequently injured in motorbike accident. If you rent a bike, drive slowly and very defensively. Helmets are required by law but those provided by rental agencies offer little protection.

Business Hours
Indonesian work in the morning to avoid the heat of the day. If you need to visit a government office, arrive between 08 AM and 11:30 AM. This also apply to banks and private businesses. Government offices close early on Fridays and Saturdays. Generally offices are open 07:30AM – 3 PM Monday – Thursday, 07:00AM – noon on friday, banks are closed on Saturday and Sunday.

Cell Phone
Cellular phone in Indonesia is GSM. If you have brought your cellular handphone, you can purchase prepaid calling cards to make outgoing calls at lower cost than calling on your home SIM. Shops which sell thesencards are prolific. Major service providers are: Telkomsel, Satelindo and XL Ritel. Look for signs and banners with those markings.

Health and Medical Info
Most hotels have on call doctors. For what it is known by Australian as “Bali Belly”, Lomotil and Imodium eliminate Symptoms, but not infections. A fever along with the symptoms requires doctor prescribed antibiotics. Drink as much as liquid as possible. For discomfort, diarrhea, and cramping, drink strong, hot tea; avoid fruits and spicy food. Drink only bottled water or boiled water (air putih).

Peel the fruit before eating; avoid raw vegetables except at reputable restaurants. Ice in restaurants is safe. Protect yourself from the intense equatorial sun. Use sun block and hat. Sexually transmitted diseases are increasing in Indonesia. Local sex workers have multiple partners from all over the world. Act responsibly and use condoms, available over the counter at pharmacies.

VISAS, EMBASSIES & CONSULATES IN INDONESIA
Based on new regulation effective February 1st, 2004, all visitors to Indonesia automatically get a 30 day tourist visa as long as your passport is valid for six months from the time you enter.

You also need to show proof of onward ticket upon arrival. Many people who want to stay longer go on “visa runs” to Singapore. There are direct flights from Lombok to Singapore on Silk Air.

No	Country	Address	Phone
1.	Australia, Canada & New Zealand	Jalan Hayam Wuruk 88B Denpasar Bali	TEL +62 361 241118 FAX +62 361 221195
2.	United Kingdom	Jl. Mertasari 2, Sanur, Denpasar 80227 Bali	TEL +62 361 270601 FAX +62 361 270570
3.	Italy	Lotus Enterprises Building Bypass Ngurah Rai, Jimbaran	TEL +62 361 701005
4.	Czech Republic	Jl. Pengembak 17, Sanur, Denpasar Bali	TEL +62 361 286465 FAX +62 361 286408
5.	France	Smiling Tour Bypass Ngurah Rai 88X, Sanur	TEL +62 361 288224
6.	Norway & Denmark	Mimpi Resorts Jimbaran Bali	TEL +62 361 701070
7.	Japan	Jl.Raya Puputan 1, Denpasar Bali	TEL +62 361 234800 FAX +62 361 231308
8.	Mexico	PT Puri Astina Putra Jl.H.M.Yamin 1A, Denpasar	TEL +62 361 223552
9.	Netherlands	KCB Travel Jl. Raya Kuta 127, Kuta Bali	TEL +62 361 751517 FAX +62 361 752777
10.	Sweden & Finland	Jl. Segara Ayu, (Segara Village Hotel) Kuta Bali	TEL +62 361 288407 FAX +62 361 287242
11.	Switzerland & Austria	Swiss Restaurant Jl. Werkudaya Legian	TEL +62 361 751735 FAX +62 361 754457
12.	United States of America	Jl. Hayam Wuruk 188, Denpasar Bali	TEL +62 361

 

THINGS TO TAKE BACK HOME

Wanting to take back something from Lombok? Lombok has great woven textiles like songkets and ikats that can be used as a sarong, wall hanging, table cloth and more. The design woven is special to each weaver and it is passed down through the generations before. There is a traditional hand weaving village in Puyung, central Lombok. You can even try on a traditional Sasak costume.

Banyumulek (West Lombok), Penujak (Central Lombok) and Masbagik (East Lombok) are famous villages in Lombok for making pottery. Lombok pottery has gained popularity and is shipped throughout the world. There is a wide range of selections and it can custom made to your liking. We hope to develop the economy of the area by directly meet them with serious buyer from all over the world.

There are many traditional handicrafts you could take back as a souvenir i.e; wooden masks, baskets made out of ketak grass, wooden boxes designed with bits of shells, or other things made from bamboo or rattan.

Terms and Conditions

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS AS YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ, AGREED AND ACCEPTED ALL OF THESE ITEMS AS BELOW:

Deposit and Final Payment
Your booking confirmation will be accepted not later than 30 days prior to departure date by transfer to our bank account with deposit of 50% from the cost of the package fare and the balance is full payment the latest of 7 days before departure date.

Remittance to be sent to the account of:

Payments Details:
I We believe that simply is best that why we always want to make our payment procedures, as easy as we can do to our customers. You can make payments in Rupiah, For the reservation or advance booking, you can wire deposit in our company bank account as follow:

BCA (Bank Central Asia) BANK ACCOUNT

Bank:
PT Bank Central Asia

KCP Ampenan

Bank Account No:
2320 264 513

Name:
Arian Zamhur

Note:
Please fax or email us remittance transfer form after payment has been made (To: Arie Ryan, Fax No: +62-370-621161)
(e-mail: ribal_ririe@yahoo.com – riri.e@hotmail.com)

Cancellation Fee
– If the cancellation is made within 21 days prior to departure date, the cancellation fee will be 25% of the cost of the package fare.
– If the cancellation is made within 15 days prior to departure date, the cancellation fee will be 45% of the cost of package fare.
– If the cancellation is made within 5 days prior to departure date, the cancellation fee will be 85 % of the cost of package fare.

Our Responsibility
We will always do our best effort to ensure your tour arrangements are running well and satisfying. However, the locations of adventure trip may be in remote areas or in the wilderness. The events may occur in these places are less predictable and sometimes unexpected being the norm. Despite painstaking planning, such events cannot be taken for granted and there will be some elements of risk-taking as we are dealing with the mighty nature and other elements. Some places are not having the same quality of facility, healthy and safety services that may dictate us to be accustomed for limited of communications. The road travel may be uncomfortable and sometimes unreliable. This means that the itineraries planned should be seen as statement of intention, rather than contractual obligation. Accident, illness, unfavorable climate, disaster, transport difficulties, political instability, flight cancel and delay or other Force Majeure might cause the itineraries are amended or canceled. Nevertheless, we will do everything within our control to minimize the effects of the enforced changes. We do need your understanding if our staffs or local guides make some alterations which are necessary with or without consulting to clients due to above cases.

We will accept liability for only to the extent of any loss or damage sustained by you as a result of our negligence. However, we do not accept any liability in contract or in a tort (actionable wrong) for any injury, damage, loss, delay, additional expense or inconvenience caused directly or indirectly by the Force Majeure or other events which are beyond of our control and which are not preventable by reasonable diligence on our part (including but not limited to war, civil disturbance, inclement weather, riots, fire, floods, government regulations, labor or industrial disputes, Act of God, etc). We will assist you in rescheduling of flights and organizing suitable accommodation, transportation, meals, etc. But all costs will be borne by customers if the circumstances occur.

Voucher / Exchange ORDER
Please issue one voucher for all service required, clearly explaining service to be provided and itinerary should be forwarded with the vouchers and only these detailed service will be provided.

Copies of both voucher and itinerary must be received before arrival of client. Please address your voucher / exchange order to Lombok Triple Division Travel

LIABILITY
although no effort will be spared to provide the requested service Lombok Triple division Travel acts only agent for transportation company

Hotels, car operation and other contractors will therefore have to disclaim responsibility for any lost damage, accident or other change of schedule caused or irregularities arising from circumstances beyond their control.

Lombok Hotels / Lombok Triple Division Travel also reserves the right to change the itinerary with or without notice if in the best interest of all concerned.

Exchange Rates
All in this tariff rate quoted are in U.S. $ dollar and the local currencies of the countries concerned unless otherwise stated.

Tax
Airport taxes are not included in our quotation.

VALIDITY
This tariff is valid for the calendar of the year or effective: March 2010 – April 2010  Transfer rates include: meeting and greeting, assistance with arrival and departure procedures at Airport, Sea port, port and Station Hotel. Porterage less during transfer operation at Airport, Sea port, hotel and transportation by air conditioned of travel reservation.

HOTEL
Hotel accommodation is in based on sharing in air conditioned, twin bed room, with private bath or shower unless otherwise indicated, single room supplement are indicated.
Lombok Hotels / Lombok Triple Division Travel has special volume discount group rates at many hotels in the region. All rates Nett Lombok Triple Division Travel Service

TRANSPORTATION
The best transportation is available Lombok Hotels utilizes coaches and owned by its operating companies and associations.

Standard of service
Lombok Hotels / Lombok Triple Division Travel guarantees to provide the high standard of service with in the limitation of the destination involved.

Whole sales facilities
Office space and facilities are available in Lombok Triple Division Travel Service operating office for tour coordinators of volume group movement. Rental charge will be related to be volume of business generated for Lombok Triple Division Travel. Hospitality uniformed staff desks with attractively maybe arrange principle at hotel group for regular arrival and for dispensing information comes out of optimal sightseeing tour and making meal rearrangement. Facsimile, telephone facilities are available in principle areas to tour leaders. All charge will be debited back to the company concerned.

Refunds
No refund will be made for any unused services included of the tours.

Travel Documents
All visitors to Indonesia must be in possession of a valid passport (+6 months valid) and having proof of onward passage (return ticket). A visa is required for tourists visiting Indonesia from many countries. The visa can be obtained at your point of entry airport (check Indonesia Embassy website for a complete list). Airport visas can be up to 1 month and are non-extendable. Please consult your Embassy for help in acquiring the proper visa before entering Indonesia.

Travel Insurance
You are strongly recommended to purchase your own travel insurance for trip cancellations, hospitalization, medical evacuation, loss of baggage, etc. So please consult with reliable travel insurance companies.
All the staffs of Lombok Hotels / Lombok Triple Division Travel Service Company will work hard and find the greatest solution to overcome any problem which may occur during the tour, but you should be aware that some things could be beyond of our control.

In order to avoid any misunderstanding that might be happened between us, during or after the tour. Please read carefully all above information and let us know if you have questions related to the entire tours. We will answer for all of your questions and inquiries with our hearts.