Lombok

Traditional massage

Local sasak women offer massage services within the main tourism areas and especially on the beaches in senggigi and mangsit. these massages are strictly traditional and therapeutic in nature and are often delivered at the beachside on a primitive platform set up for the service or on a more substantial beruga possibly inside the grounds of a hotel. therapeutic and remedial massage is practised across the island for a wide range of ills and traditional sasak practitioners are in great demand by people from all walks of life in lombok.

Snorkelling

There are several good sites between the gili islands. if lucky, you can spot and swim with turtles.

Surfing

The area around kuta is a surfer's paradise.

Scuba Diving

There are several accredited dive centres in lombok and they provide a wide range of services and packages.

Trekking

There are several good treks around the island, including multi-day hikes up mount rinjani a 3726 m volcano. there are several short treks to see water falls and other island attractions. there are many reputable suppliers of rinjani climbing packages and services. adequate forward planning is essential for rinjani climbs. rinjani last erupted in may 2010 and the last major eruption was in 1994.

Fishing Charters

Charters either with professionally organised boats or for the intrepid more informal arrangements with local perahu operators on the beaches of lombok are available for day trips or longer but be cautious that the boats are carrying suitable safety gear and other equipment required for the trip and your personal requirements. local people are often lost at sea after falling into the water from their perahu whilst fishing.

Biking Tours

Guided biking tours are available to experience lombok from a bicycle seat.