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After Bali, many people began infatuated with Lombok and Sumbawa. Both are a haven for those who hunt to satisfy the desires of sea waves surfing. Senggigi, Kuta, Gili Terawangan able to enchant the tourists to come and go back to Lombok. While no less interesting, Sumbawa has Maluk and Kanawa.

For those who have never been to Lombok and Sumbawa, transport and accommodation into the affairs of the headache. The thing is, all would want to get to travel with the least amount of money as well as efficient in terms of time. One calculation, it could be a lot of flying without a lot of money tourist attraction visited.

There are a variety of transportation to Lombok and Sumbawa, there overland by bus and air routes to the plane. Both Lombok and Sumbawa final destination, the first step, you have to travel from home to the city of Lombok before the end to the other regions.

Some people think that the bus is more effective and efficient. But it did not. If you take a bus from Jakarta for example, can cost about Rp 400,000 and latency could be two days! Not very effective. If coming from the cities that were located far from Lombok, preferably using a plane.

The cost of the plane from Jakarta to Lombok is approximately Rp 700,000 with only 1.5 hours travel time. You will land on Lombok International Airport in Central Lombok regency newly inaugurated in October 2011. From here, you just decide whether or Lombok be the ultimate goal is to continue to Sumbawa.


If still continued to Sumbawa, the trip must be taken by land and sea by using a bus, travel or car rental. If you choose the bus, you live up to Damri of Mataram Lombok Airport at a cost of Rp 15,000 and then up the route Damri Mataram - Sumbawa at a cost of Rp 65,000.

Meanwhile, when using the travel, you will pay a fee of Rp 70,000 from Mataram to Sumbawa. For car rental, the fee is Rp 250,000 per day. Travel time of Mataram, Sumbawa good use bus, travel and car is about 3-4 hours. You should also use the ferry crossing the Strait Alas, the sea which separates the island of Lombok and Sumbawa Island.

Arrive at their destination, turn to look for lodging. In Lombok, the most diverse lodging options around Senggigi beach. The cost varies. For jasmine hotel, there is only Rp 50,000 a night while the five-star hotels from USD 200,000 depending on the type and location of the selected room.

In Sumbawa, there are several hotels around Maluk Beach. Choosing a hotel right near the beach because most travelers just off Sumbawa marine tourism. Costs of accommodation in the region ranging from Rp 100,000. For a better hotel facilities, costs around Rp 250,000 per night.

About local transport, Lombok is quite advanced. Already there are four taxi companies to choose from. Lombok traveling even easier. Meanwhile, in Sumbawa, transportation is still a bit difficult. Car hire is the best alternative. Can also use the bike.

Whenever possible, plan for all tourist destinations to target, so do not waste time. In Lombok, you who are interested in surfing or diving to get to Senggigi, Kuta or Gili Trawangan. If you want to see life Sasak tribe, came to the village of Sade which is not far from Lombok International Airport. While in Sumbawa to the beach Maluk, Jelengah, Benete Kanawa and territories. Happy traveling!(kompas)