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i am going to indonesia – esp. lombok, bali, jakarta… need help on travel plans?
Hi I am going to Indonesia this sept for three weeks. Me and my friend are planning to go to Lombok, Bali and Jakarta.
Our hotels for Bali and Jakarta and flights are all set. Hard Rock hotel in Bali and Pan Pacific in Jakarta.. But nothing yet for Lombok…
My friend likes to go by plane from Jakarta to Bali and ferry boat from Bali to Lombok.. I like to check on cruise ships or passenger ships from Jakarta to Bali…
Thus i need suggestions for this and how long does it takes to travel by sea if we do it and the places that it will pass by if there are any… I tried Pelni but their site is outdated and the phones are either not functioning or not answered..
I also need suggestions for places to go and activities to do…
Thanks a lot…
boats from bali
Slow boats from Padang Bai on Bali leave about every hour for the four- to five-hour trip to Lembar (Rp 25,000). The slow ferries are a bit rusty and dusty, with minimal restroom facilities, and are used mostly by locals, with few tourists on board. Access to the passenger deck is usually from the vehicle deck via steep and narrow stairs, so maneuvering heavy luggage is a challenge. Would-be porters wait by the docks, and will happily carry your stuff for Rp 10,000 per item. Sometimes they insist on doing so even when you don’t ask. They can be a bit intimidating, and sometimes try to overcharge. Lots of Kuta travel agents offer end-to-end transport, including a van ride from your bali hotel to Padang Bai, the ferry ticket, and a ride from the dock on Lombok to your ultimate destination, for Rp 130,000 and up depending on where you are going in Lombok.
Fast ferries run from Benoa on Bali to Lembar on Lombok twice daily in season, one daily in the off season. The trip takes just 2 hours but costs US$25/30 depending on class. Perama Tour also runs daily cruises from Padang Bai directly to Senggigi for Rp120,000.
places to go
Tanjung Aan, a beautiful area near the Kuta beach. The sand is very unique that it looks like pepper. Come early as the beach guards will be there by then. Otherwise you may get bugged by lots of hawkers (mainly children) trying to sell everything.
See the local handicraft and weaving process in Desa (village) Sukarare. The price should be cheaper than in Sengigi shops.
Narmada Park (Taman Narmada). Located 10 km east of Mataram, this park was the relaxation place for king during feodalism time. This park has a Hindu temple and swimming pool. Also it has a fountain which called “Youth Fountain” which is believed to give long life to a person that drink water from the fountain. Entry fee for this park is cheap. It will cost around Rp 5000.
activities to do
Traditional massage. There will be a lot of women offering the massage service. For more professional service, ask the hotel staffs.
Snorkeling. There are several good sites between the Gili islands. If lucky, you can spot and swim with turtles.
hotels in lombok
Nusa Bunga, Klui, Central Lombok, tel: +62 0370 693035 fax: +62 370 693036 web: www.nusabunga.com . Very friendly staff and superb photo gallery on the website. As described in Lonely Planet: “A well-run place, is one of the better ones. It has a splendid, idyllic beachfront position, a pool and thatched bungalows in a pretty garden”. The hotel is located 4 kilometers north of Senggigi. Rates:US$35-45/night including generous breakfast.
Novotel Lombok, Mandalika resort Pantai Putri Nyale Pujut, Central Lombok, tel. +62-370-653333, Fax +62-370-653555, email: hotel@novotel-lombok.com. Might be a good choice If travelling with children, as the resort was apparently built with children’s needs in mind – with interesting swimming pool design, good playing and sport areas for kids. The resort is located approx. 1h drive from Mataram. Rates: US$66-77/night.
Qunci Villa, Mangsit Beach, Tel. +62-370-693800, Fax +62-370-693802, email: stay@quncivillas.com. A small resort where the staffs know and greet you by your first name. A nice medium size swimming pool which looks as if it is part of the sea. The room does not have TV, in order to ‘detach’ the guests from the outside world. The restaurant serve very good food at reasonable price, and dinner can be enjoyed directly on the beach. Rates: US$70-90.
The Oberoi Lombok, Medana Beach, Tanjung West Lombok, Tel. +62-370-638444, Fax +62-370-632496, email: gm@theoberoi-lombok.com, [1]. The most expensive hotel in Lombok. An ideal hideaway due to its ’secluded’ area. Rates: US$270-952/night (discounts available).
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