Villa Ananda - About Lombok

Gili Trawangan, Behind Budha Dive - Lombok | Ph: +62 370 635138 | Fax: +62 370 635139 | Email: anandagilit@hotmail.com

The island of Lombok is almost the same size as Bali, but is not crowded or over-developed. For many, this is the charm of Lombok... a peaceful island with swaying palm trees, deserted beaches, lush green jungles, towering mountains and friendly people.

Popular activities include diving and snorkelling in the clear, unpolluted waters around Lombok and the Gili Islands, climbing the world-famous volcano, Mt Rinjani, and trekking through the forests and jungles of the Rinjani National Park. Long stretches of deserted beaches wait to be discovered, including world-class surfing off the south coast near Kuta and at Bangko-Bangko on the southwest coast. Towering waterfalls, tropical pools and stunning mountains make for enjoyable sightseeing tours around Lombok. In the villages, life goes on as it has for generations, with authentic handicrafts, fascinating customs and cultures to be discovered!

Just off the northwest coast, the Gili Islands are three small islands surrounded by clear sparkling seas and colourful coral reefs. The most famous of these is Gili Trawangan - the largest of the Gilis, located less than 10 minutes by speedboat from mainland Lombok.

Gili T (as it is known) combines the best of a tropical island lifestyle with the facilities and services to make your holiday complete. There is good snorkelling and diving off the coast, perfect white sand beaches for swimming and sun bathing, a fantastic selection of restaurants and bars for dining and socialising, and a lively nightlife scene at night.

Villa Ananda is located just inland, less than 5 minutes walk from the beachfront, providing a peaceful haven away from the bars and crowds on the beachfront but keeping you in easy reach of all the action! Two pushbikes are provided free of charge, allowing you easy access to all the nightlife and beaches in just minutes. Inside the private walls of your villa, relax in the peace of the island... away from the parties and noise.

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BALI TO LOMBOK BY AIR
It's easy to get to Lombok from Bali - flight time is only 25 minutes. Buy tickets direct from the airline counters at the domestic airports, or contact local travel agents, in both Bali and Lombok.
Garuda Airlines now offers fast transfers on board a comfortable 737 jet with 92 economy seats and 16 business class seats. The flights operate every evening to facilitate international arrivals and departures. Call Centre: 080 418 07807. Airport: 0370 646846. www.garuda-indonesia.com
Merpati Airlines flies direct between Bali and Lombok every day. Lombok, ph: 0370 621111, Airport: 0370 633637. Bali, ph: 0361 235358. www.merpati.co.id
Trans Nusa Air operates three flights between Bali and Lombok daily. Lombok, ph: 0370 6162428, 616433. Bali, ph: 0361 760218. www.transnusa.com

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. Lombok, ph: 0370 62825 / 628254 / 628 256. www.silkair.com
Merpati Airlines has flights every day between Lombok and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (via Surabaya). Lombok, ph: 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, Jogyakarta and Surabaya and is an important connection for travel to the eastern islands, in particular Sumbawa, Komodo and Flores.
Garuda Indonesia has direct flights between Lombok and Jakarta three times every day. Call Centre: 080 418 07807. Airport: 0370 646846. www.garuda-indonesia.com
Lion Air has daily flights between Lombok, Jakarta and Surabaya. Ph: 0370 663444 / 642180. www.lionair.co.id
Merpati Airlines has flights available between Lombok, Bali, Jakarta, Surabaya, Bandung, Sumbawa, Flores, Kupang and many other Indonesian destinations. Lombok, ph: 0370 621111. www.merpati.co.id
Trans Nusa Air flies between Lombok and Sumbawa every two days, and Bima every day. Lombok, ph: 0370 616428, 616433. www.transnusa.co.id
Batavia Air has flights between Lombok, Surabaya and Jakarta every day. Lombok, ph: 0370 648998. www.batavia-air.co.id

BALI TO LOMBOK BY SEA
Padang Bai Harbour (Bali) provides the sea link between mainland Bali and Lombok. 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 through service. Public Ferries depart every two hours for the sea voyage between Padangbai Harbour (Bali) and Lembar Harbour (Lombok). The crossing between the islands takes approx. 4 to 5 hours.
Perama Tours offer a complete transfer package, which includes pick up from destinations throughout Bali and Lombok, bus transfer to the local harbour, ferry ticket and transfer from the harbour to your destination, on either island. www.peramatour.com

FAST BOATS
Gili Cat, a small fast ferry, departs from Padangbai Harbour, Bali at 9.00 am every day to Gili Trawangan and Lombok, before returning to Bali, departing Gili Trawangan at 11.30 am. Lombok (Teluk Kodek) arrival: 10.30am; departure: 12.15pm. Price includes free transfers between Padangbai, Ubud, Kuta and Sanur on Bali. Ph: (0361) 271680. www.gilicat.com
Island Getaway is a comfortable fast boat departing from Benoa Harbour Bali (10 mins from Kuta) daily at 8am. The crossing takes around 2 hours. Island Getaway is the only boat that operates direct to Gili Trawangan, Gili Air and Teluk Kodek on Lombok. Departs Gili Air 11am; Gili T 11.30am and Lombok 11.45am. Fares include free water, fruit juice and fresh fruit, plus free transport to your hotel or villa. Ph Bali: (0361) 762604; Gili T: (0370) 6871004 www.island-getaway.com
Blue Water Express is operated by Blue Water Safaris, providing transfers between Bali and Gili Trawangan. BWS operates two boats, with 25 and 15 passenger capacities, departing from Benoa Harbour in Bali every day at 8 am and from Gili Trawangan at 11 am. Fares include air conditioned hotel transfers in Bali. Ph: (0361) 723 479. www.bwsbali.com

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