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Travel to Lombok Indonesia
Lombok Island
Indonesia less developed than Bali, Lombok has better beaches, a
bigger volcano and more varied landscapes. Tourism is still low key,
and many visitors are independent travellers drawn by the island's
intoxicating diving and snorkelling, hiking and surf spots, as well
as Lombok's intriguing endemic culture.
When to Go
Though travel in the wet
season is possible in most parts of Indonesia,
 it
can be a deterrent to some activities and travel on
mud-clogged roads in less
developed areas is difficult. In general, the best time
to visit is in the dry season between May and October.
In most cases,
experiencing an Indonesian festival is reason enough to
head to a destination. Some are so significant, however,
that they can generate difficult conditions for travellers. Tana Toraja's funeral season boosts
Rantepao's population, and hotel prices, substantially
during July and August.
In Java it's a good idea to avoid the final days of Idul Fitri, when public
transport is mayhem and some businesses close.
A tragic drop in tourist hordes means that Indonesia's
'high season' no longer presents the same kind of bother
it once did. Certainly, the December-January Christmas
holiday period and the school holidays still brings a
wave of migratory Australians, and Europeans head to
Bali, Java, Sumatra and Sulawesi in July and August. But
climatic impediments aside, pretty much any time is a
good time to head to Indonesia at the moment.
The main Indonesian holiday periods are the end of
Ramadan, when domestic tourists fill resorts to
overflowing and prices escalate; Christmas; and from
mid-June to mid-July, is when graduating high-school
students take off by the busload to various tourist
attractions, mainly in Java and Bali.
The Highlight activities
Gili island is the most visitors
visit for relax and under water activities, for the visitors
who like sun shine, party, don't miss the Gili island. Mt.
Rinjani Trekking is the adventure activities its set up for
visitor who like the adventure tour, don't be doubt to visit
Lombok Island Indonesia as we have lots thing to do to make
your holiday be come the best ever in the earth.
Holiday
Tips: Sustainable Tourism
John Daniels, editor of Bali's award-winning. offers some
practical suggestions making your island visit more
environmentally sustainable:
Include the environment on your itinerary! While in Bali's
see the endangered Bali Starling, dive local waters in
search of Mola-Mola and other marine species; take a
nature hike; raft down one of the Island's rivers; visit a
botanical garden; take a bike tour, visit a museum, go
kayaking, paddle a canoe or go sailing. Such activities
are loads of fun and also a lower environmental impact.
What's more, when you purchase "green travel products" you
help an important segment of the sustainable tourism
sector grow and prosper.
Think before you consume! Carry a refillable drinking
bottle; carry a cloth bag for your shopping purchases; buy
locally made products whenever possible; and beware of
wasteful packaging practices. When you leave Bali, don't
leave a pile of trash behind. Bio-degradable products and
packaging are definitely the sustainable way to travel.
Think before you buy! How "green" are your purchases? Deal
with hotels and tour operators who have an active
conservation program. Laundry reduction, water
conservation and energy conservation programs all add up
to make an important difference. Spend your money with
companies who share your concern for nature.
No go zones! Do not buy items made from coral, sea shells,
turtle shells and the dead remains of endangered species.
Never give money directly to children, but consider
instead a donation to one of Bali's outstanding
philanthropic organizations.
Conserve our precious fossil fuels and reduce your carbon
footprint! Join a seat-in-coach tour of Bali; private cars
burn more gas. Turn off your room air conditioner and
enjoy the sea breeze. Use rechargeable batteries, Bali's
landfills don't need your unused batteries. When possible
use the waste bin, not your toilet for disposal. Reduce
energy, water and detergent use by asking your hotel not
to change linen on a daily basis. Take a walk and enjoy
our tropical climate - after all, its one of the reasons
you came here. The best way to meet the Balinese is on
foot.
Gifts for Balinese friends? Give items of lasting value
and, when possible, purchase items produced by the local
community.
Eat more vegetables. While it may not be practical for you
to become "meatless"- it's worth remembering that 100
vegetarians can dine on the grains it takes to produce the
meat requirements of a single non¬ vegetarian.
Most importantly, be sure to have fun in Bali. You're
visiting one of the word's richest cultures. By visiting
the Island you're paying the Balinese a high compliment
and helping to sustain its number one industry.
"Take only digital pictures leave only footprints."
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