Tour Type	Total KM	Liter Needed	Cost (Pertamax)
South Lombok Beach Hopping	150 km	12.5 liter	Rp 156.250
(Kuta-Aan-Mawun-Selong-Merese)
Gili Day Trip	80 km	6.7 liter	Rp 83.750
(Mataram-Bangsal-Mataram, exclude boat)
Waterfall Tour	140 km	11.7 liter	Rp 146.250
(Mataram-Benang Stokel/Kelambu-Sade-Mataram)
North Lombok Adventure	180 km	15 liter	Rp 187.500
(Mataram-Senaru-Tiu Kelep-Mataram)
West Coast Sunset	60 km	5 liter	Rp 62.500
(Mataram-Senggigi-Malimbu-Pusuk-Mataram)

Important Notes:

• Ini adalah estimasi BBM only, belum termasuk parkir (Rp 5-10k per spot)
• Mountain routes (North Lombok) consumption bisa lebih tinggi 10-15%
• AC full blast increase consumption 5-10%
• Dengan driver package: BBM usually included untuk reasonable distance

Sample Calculation 3-Day Trip:

• Day 1: South Lombok (150 km) = Rp 156k
• Day 2: Gili Trip (80 km) = Rp 84k
• Day 3: Waterfall (140 km) = Rp 146k
• Total BBM: Rp 386.000 (~Rp 130k per day)

Bandingkan dengan sewa mobil dengan driver Rp 400k/hari yang already include BBM – selisih cuma Rp 14k per day tapi kamu dapat driver, nggak stress, dan lebih efficient routing!

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Grouping Destinasi by Area: Efficient Planning

Untuk maximize efficiency, group destinasi by geographic area. Jangan zigzag across island – waste time & BBM.

ZONE 1: West Coast (Senggigi Area)

Destinasi dalam cluster:

• Senggigi Beach
• Art Market Senggigi
• Malimbu Beach viewpoint
• Pusuk Monkey Forest
• Batu Bolong Temple

Efficient Route: Mataram → Senggigi (main beach, 20 menit) → Malimbu viewpoint (15 menit north) → Pusuk Monkey Forest (10 menit) → Batu Bolong (15 menit) → Back to Senggigi or Mataram

Total Distance: ~60 km round trip Total Time: 4-5 jam including stops Best For: Half-day tour, sunset viewing Timing: Afternoon start (2 PM) → Sunset di Senggigi

ZONE 2: South Lombok Beaches

Destinasi dalam cluster:

• Pantai Kuta (central)
• Tanjung Aan (10 km east, 15 menit)
• Pantai Seger (5 km, 10 menit)
• Pantai Mawun (12 km west, 20 menit)
• Selong Belanak (20 km west, 25 menit)
• Bukit Merese (8 km, 15 menit from Kuta)

Efficient Route A (East to West): Mataram → Tanjung Aan (1h 20m) → Kuta (15m) → Seger/Merese (15m) → Mawun (20m) → Selong Belanak (25m) → Return via same route

Total Distance: ~180 km round trip Total Time: 8-10 jam (full day) Best For: Beach lovers, surfing, sunset Timing: 7 AM start → explore all day → sunset Merese 5:30 PM

Total Distance: ~220 km Total Time: 10-12 jam (very full day!) Best For: Hardcore beach explorer, photo hunters Timing: 6 AM start, balik 7-8 PM

ZONE 3: Central Lombok (Culture & Nature)

Destinasi dalam cluster:

• Desa Sukarara (tenun village)
• Desa Sade (traditional village)
• Benang Stokel Waterfall
• Benang Kelambu Waterfall
• Rice terraces

Efficient Route: Mataram → Sukarara (50m) → Sade (15m) → Benang Stokel/Kelambu (35m) → Return

Total Distance: ~130 km round trip Total Time: 6-7 jam Best For: Culture enthusiasts, waterfall lovers Timing: 8 AM start (waterfall best pagi, avoid afternoon rain)

ZONE 4: North Lombok (Mountains)

Destinasi dalam cluster:

• Senaru Village
• Tiu Kelep Waterfall (trek 45 min from Senaru)
• Sendang Gile Waterfall
• Rinjani viewpoint
• Bayan traditional mosque

Efficient Route: Mataram → Senaru (2h 15m) → Tiu Kelep trek (2-3h) → Sendang Gile (30m) → Bayan mosque (20m) → Return

Total Distance: ~180 km round trip Total Time: 10-12 jam (FULL day) Best For: Adventure seekers, trekkers, photography Timing: 6 AM start mandatory (long distance + trek time)

Warning: North Lombok is commitment. Jangan combine dengan area lain same day – too exhausting.

ZONE 5: Gili Islands

3 Gilis accessible dari Bangsal:

• Gili Trawangan (party island)
• Gili Meno (quiet, romantic)
• Gili Air (balance)

Efficient Route: Mataram → Bangsal port (1h) → Boat to Gili pilihan (15-30m) → Island hopping optional → Return boat 4 PM → Mataram (1h)

Total Distance: 70 km (land only) Total Time: 8-10 jam Best For: Snorkeling, beach relaxing, party (Gili T) Timing: 8 AM departure untuk maximize island time

Pro Tip: Most people just visit 1 Gili per day trip. Island hopping 2-3 Gilis doable tapi rushed.

Sample Efficient Itineraries

Ini adalah proven itineraries yang efficient untuk berbagai durasi trip:

3 Days 2 Nights: Lombok Highlights

Day 1: Arrival + West Coast

• 10:00 – Landing Bandara, pickup
• 11:00 – Check-in hotel Senggigi
• 12:00 – Lunch di Senggigi
• 14:00 – Senggigi beach walk
• 16:00 – Malimbu viewpoint
• 17:00 – Pusuk Monkey Forest
• 18:00 – Sunset Senggigi
• Total driving: 40 km, 1 jam

Day 2: South Lombok Beach Hopping

• 07:00 – Depart Senggigi
• 08:30 – Tanjung Aan (swim, photo)
• 10:30 – Pantai Kuta (explore, lunch)
• 13:00 – Pantai Mawun (swim)
• 15:00 – Selong Belanak (surfing/relax)
• 17:00 – Bukit Merese (sunset)
• 19:00 – Back to Senggigi
• Total driving: 180 km, 4 jam

Day 3: Gili Day Trip + Departure

• 07:00 – Depart to Bangsal
• 08:30 – Boat to Gili Trawangan
• 09:00-15:00 – Gili explore (snorkel, lunch, beach)
• 15:30 – Boat back
• 16:30 – Drive to airport
• 18:00 – Flight departure
• Total driving: 90 km, 2 jam

Total KM 3 Days: ~310 km Total BBM Cost: ~Rp 325k (if self-drive)

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5 Days 4 Nights: Comprehensive Lombok

Day 1: Arrival + Senggigi (same as 3D2N)

Day 2: South Lombok Extended

• Add Pink Beach di pagi (extra early 6 AM start)
• Then Tanjung Aan, Kuta, Mawun, Selong, Merese
• Total: 220 km

Day 3: Central Lombok Culture & Nature

• Sukarara → Sade → Benang Stokel & Kelambu
• Total: 130 km

Day 4: Gili Islands

• Gili Trawangan atau Meno full day
• Total: 70 km (land)

Day 5: North Lombok Adventure

• Early start 6 AM
• Senaru → Tiu Kelep → Sendang Gile
• Afternoon: Airport drop
• Total: 180 km

Total KM 5 Days: ~600 km Total BBM Cost: ~Rp 625k

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7 Days 6 Nights: Ultimate Lombok Experience

Day 1-4: Same as 5D4N

Day 5: North Lombok (Senaru, waterfalls) – Stay overnight in Senaru Day 6: Rinjani Crater Rim day trek OR Pergasingan Hill sunrise → Return Senggigi Day 7: Leisure morning Senggigi → Shopping oleh-oleh → Airport

Total KM 7 Days: ~750 km Allows for: More relaxed pace, additional hidden gems

Traffic Patterns & Best Departure Times

Knowing when to leave makes HUGE difference in travel time:

Peak Traffic Times (Avoid If Possible)

Mataram City:

• Morning: 7:00-9:00 AM (work commute)
• Afternoon: 4:00-6:00 PM (pulang kerja)
• Friday: 11:00 AM-1:00 PM (jum’at prayer rush)

  Tourist Areas:

• Weekend: 10:00 AM-12:00 PM (tour groups start

• Lebaran/Holiday: All day packed
• Gili Boats: 9:00-11:00 AM (peak departure)

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Optimal Departure Times by Destination

South Lombok Beaches:

• BEST: 7:00-7:30 AM (avoid Mataram traffic, arrive beach 8:30-9:00)
• OKAY: 1:00-2:00 PM (afternoon traffic light, reach for sunset)
• AVOID: 8:00-9:00 AM (stuck in Mataram), 4:00-5:00 PM (stuck returning)

Gili Trip:

• BEST: 7:30 AM (catch 9 AM boat, maximize island time)
• OKAY: 8:30 AM (10 AM boat, still decent)
• AVOID: 10 AM+ (waste half day, boat crowded)

North Lombok (Senaru):

• BEST: 6:00 AM (arrive 8:15, full day for trek & explore)
• OKAY: 7:00 AM (still workable tapi tight)
• AVOID: 8 AM+ (arrive almost lunch, rush everything, might nggak sempat trek)

Waterfall Central:

• BEST: 7:30-8:00 AM (arrive before heat, avoid afternoon rain)
• OKAY: 9:00 AM (still manageable)
• AVOID: After 10 AM (too hot, afternoon rain risk increases)

Sunset Spots (Bukit Merese, Senggigi):

• BEST: Arrive 4:30-5:00 PM (explore, find good spot, ready for 6:00 PM sunset)
• OKAY: Arrive 5:00-5:30 PM (straight to viewpoint)
• AVOID: Arrive after 5:45 PM (miss sunset, just see aftermath)

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Road Conditions & Driving Tips

Road Type Breakdown

– Type A – Highway Quality (80-90% of main routes):

• Mataram ↔ Bandara
• Mataram ↔ Senggigi
• Mataram ↔ Kuta (most sections)
• Characteristics: Paved, marked lanes, good lighting
• Driving: Easy, comfortable

– Type B – Good Provincial Road (60-70% of routes):

• Inter-beach roads (Kuta-Aan-Mawun)
• Mataram ↔ Waterfall areas
• Characteristics: Paved, sometimes narrow, moderate traffic
• Driving: Requires attention, doable for average driver

– Type C – Mountain/Remote Road (20-30% of routes):

• Mataram ↔ Senaru
• Senaru ↔ Sembalun
• Pergasingan access
• Characteristics: Winding, elevation changes, frequent hairpins
• Driving: Challenging, driver experience recommended

– Type D – Off-Road/Rough (10% of routes):

• Last 5-10 km Pink Beach
• Some waterfall parking to trailhead
• Remote spot access
• Characteristics: Unpaved, rocky, narrow, 4WD ideal
• Driving: Difficult, sedan possible dengan VERY careful driving

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Critical Driving Tips

1. Assume Animals on Road: Cows, goats, chickens, monkeys (especially Pusuk area) bisa tiba-tiba cross jalan. Always ready untuk sudden brake.

2. Night Driving = Risky: Banyak jalan nggak ada street lights. Local motorcycles sering nggak pakai lampu proper. Avoid night driving kalau bisa, especially mountain roads.

3. Rain = Delay Trip: Musim hujan (Nov-Maret), afternoon rain common. Jalan licin, visibility drop. Kalau hujan deras, better wait 30 menit than push through.

4. Honk Before Blind Curves: Mountain roads punya sharp blind turns. Local etiquette: honk sebelum masuk turn untuk warn oncoming traffic.

5. Fuel Up in Cities: SPBU jarang di rural areas. Always fuel up di Mataram or Kuta before heading to remote destinations. Don’t let tank go below 1/4.

6. GPS Sometimes Wrong: Google Maps occasionally routes through jalan kampung yang terlalu sempit. Kalau GPS suggest jalan yang looks sketchy, better ask local atau use main road even if longer.

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Shortcuts & Local Driver Tips

Ini adalah insider knowledge yang driver lokal tau tapi nggak ada di Google Maps:

Shortcut #1: Mataram to South Lombok via Kopang

Standard Route: Mataram → Praya → Kuta (lewat selatan) Shortcut: Mataram → Kopang → Sengkol → Kuta (lewat tengah) Saved Time: 10-15 menit Trade-off: Jalan sedikit lebih sempit tapi scenery bagus

Shortcut #2: Avoid Mataram City Center

Kalau dari Senggigi ke South/East, instead of masuk Mataram city: Bypass: Ampenan → Ring Road → Bypass South Saved Time: 15-20 menit during rush hour Benefit: Skip semua lampu merah & congestion

Shortcut #3: Alternative to Bangsal Port

Kalau mau Gili tapi avoid Bangsal crowd: Alternative: Teluk Nare atau Teluk Kodek port (private boat) Benefit: Less hassle, faster boarding, sometimes cheaper if negosiasi grup

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Local Driver Wisdom

“Jam karet” planning: Driver lokal always add 30% buffer ke Google Maps time. Example: Google says 1 jam, plan for 1 jam 20 menit. This accounts for:

• Unexpected traffic
• Road repairs
• Photo stops (always happen!)
• Bathroom breaks

Best lunch spots: Driver tau warung lokal yang enak & murah. Contoh:

• South Lombok: Warung Biah-Biah (near Kuta)
• Central: Warung di area Sade (authentic Sasak food)
• North: Warung di Senaru (view Rinjani sambil makan)

These spots nggak ada di TripAdvisor tapi favorit local & honestly better + cheaper!

Weather watching: Driver experienced bisa liat awan dan predict “30 menit lagi hujan, kita skip destinasi ini dulu”. Trust their judgment – they’ve been doing this daily.

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When to Use Driver vs Self-Drive untuk Routes

Berdasarkan route difficulty:

MODERATE – Driver Recommended:

• Mataram ↔ Bangsal (Gili port) – traffic bisa tricky
• Full South Lombok circuit – planning efficient route better dengan driver
• Cultural tour (multiple villages) – driver tau exactly where, parking, dan guide basic

Characteristics: Route bisa confusing, multiple stops coordination, local knowledge helpful

CHALLENGING – Driver Strongly Recommended:

• Mataram ↔ Senaru/North Lombok – long, winding mountain roads
• Pink Beach access – rough road last segment
• Any multi-zone day (crossing different areas) – complex routing
• Night return from remote areas – safety concern

Characteristics: Difficult navigation, challenging roads, atau safety concern

EASY – Self-Drive OK:

• Mataram ↔ Senggigi
• Mataram ↔ Kuta (South)
• Kuta ↔ Tanjung Aan ↔ Mawun (South beaches)
• Mataram ↔ Waterfall area (main road oke, parking to waterfall trailhead bisa jalan kaki)

Characteristics: Mostly paved, clear signage, moderate traffic, easy navigation

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CALCULATION:

Self-Drive 3 Days:

• Rental: Rp 300k x 3 = Rp 900k
• BBM: Rp 400k (calculated earlier)
• Parkir: Rp 100k
• Stress level: High (navigation, fatigue)
• Total: Rp 1.4 juta

With Driver 3 Days:

• All-in: Rp 400k x 3 = Rp 1.2 juta (BBM included!)
• Stress level: Zero
• Efficiency: +30% (driver tau shortcuts)
• Total: Rp 1.2 juta

Verdict: Dengan driver actually CHEAPER, less stress, more efficient routing, dan kamu bisa enjoy pemandangan instead of fokus ke jalan!

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GPS Coordinates for Key Destinations

Untuk yang self-drive atau mau extra certainty, ini GPS coordinates exact:

South Lombok:

• Pantai Kuta: -8.8912, 116.2811
• Tanjung Aan: -8.8935, 116.3181
• Bukit Merese: -8.8893, 116.2654
• Pantai Pink: -8.7925, 116.4644

Central:

• Benang Stokel: -8.5453, 116.4147
• Desa Sade: -8.7808, 116.2944

North:

• Tiu Kelep: -8.3408, 116.4056
• Senaru Village: -8.3158, 116.4075

West:

• Pusuk Monkey: -8.5069, 116.0842
• Malimbu: -8.4711, 116.0431

Gili:

• Bangsal Port: -8.3978, 116.1264

Plug these ke Google Maps atau Waze untuk navigation backup.

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Estimasi Total Trip Costs by Itinerary

Comprehensive cost breakdown untuk different trip lengths:

3D2N Budget Breakdown (Self-Drive)

Transport:

• Sewa mobil lepas kunci: Rp 900k (Rp 300k x 3 hari)
• BBM: Rp 400k
• Parkir total: Rp 100k
• Subtotal: Rp 1.4 juta

Transport with Driver:

• All-in package: Rp 1.2 juta (Rp 400k x 3)
• Subtotal: Rp 1.2 juta
• Save: Rp 200k + zero stress!

5D4N Budget (With Driver Recommended)

Transport:

• Sewa + driver: Rp 2 juta (Rp 400k x 5)
• Boat Gili: Rp 150k
• Subtotal: Rp 2.15 juta

Total km: ~600 km BBM included: Yes (dalam package) Per person (4 pax): Rp 537k untuk transport

7D6N Budget (With Driver)

Transport:

• Sewa + driver: Rp 2.8 juta (Rp 400k x 7)
• Boat Gili: Rp 150k
• Extra activities: Rp 300k
• Subtotal: Rp 3.25 juta

Per person (4 pax): Rp 812k untuk transport (week-long comprehensive trip!)

Common Routing Mistakes to Avoid

Ini adalah kesalahan yang sering dilakukan first-timers:

Mistake #1: Zigzag Planning

Bad Example:

• Day 1: South Lombok beaches
• Day 2: North Lombok waterfall
• Day 3: Back to South for Pink Beach

Why bad: Waste 4+ jam just driving back and forth across island.

Better:

• Day 1: Complete all South (including Pink Beach)
• Day 2: Gili atau West coast
• Day 3: North Lombok OR Central culture

Principle: Finish satu area completely before move ke area lain.

Mistake #2: Underestimate Distance/Time

Bad Example: “Google bilang Mataram-Senaru 1.5 jam, kita bisa berangkat 10 AM dan sampai 11:30 untuk lunch, terus trek 2 jam, balik 3 PM.”

Reality:

• Actual drive: 2h 15m
• Arrive: 12:15 PM
• Lunch: 1 PM
• Trek: 3-4 jam (Tiu Kelep nggak bisa rush!)
• Done: 5 PM
• Drive back: 2h 15m
• Arrive Mataram: 7:15 PM (gelap, lelah, bahaya)

Better: Start 6 AM, buffer semua timing, atau stay overnight Senaru.

Mistake #3: Sunset Chase Without Time Management

Bad Example: Siang main di Gili sampai 3 PM, baru ingat mau sunset di Bukit Merese (2 jam drive from Bangsal + different direction!).

Reality: Nggak akan sempat. Bukit Merese from Bangsal = 1.5 jam minimum, traffic bisa 2 jam. Sunset 6 PM. You’ll miss it.

Better: Plan sunset location by proximity to where you’ll be sore. Kalau di Gili area, sunset di Senggigi (closer). Kalau di South, Merese perfect.

Mistake #4: Lunch “Wherever” Mentality

Bad Example: Nggak plan lunch spot, akhirnya jam 1 PM udah laper tapi stuck di jalan antara destinasi, no warung in sight, anak-anak cranky.

Reality: Some routes (especially mountain) punya limited food options. Bisa stuck 1-2 jam before find decent warung.

Better: Ask driver atau research “lunch spot between A and B”. Or bawa snacks backup.

Mistake #5: One Size Fits All Timing

Bad Example: Every destinasi dialokasikan 1 jam. Pink Beach = 1 jam, Desa Sade = 1 jam, Tiu Kelep = 1 jam.

Reality: Some spots need 30 menit (quick photo), some need 3 jam (full experience). Tiu Kelep trek alone 2 jam, plus drive = 4-5 jam total commitment!

Better: Research each destinasi: “berapa lama typical visitor spend here?” Allocate accordingly.

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Tools & Apps untuk Planning Route

Essential Apps:

1. Google Maps (Download Offline Map!)

• Before trip: Download “Lombok” offline map
• Why: Spotty signal di remote areas, offline map still shows route
• How: Search “Lombok” → Menu → Download offline map

2. Waze (Traffic Alternative)

• Better than Google Maps untuk real-time traffic
• Local Lombok users active, update road conditions
• Cons: Requires internet (unlike offline Google Maps)

3. Maps.me (Backup Offline)

• Fully offline maps & navigation
• Detailed trails (good untuk waterfall access)
• Cons: Route sometimes outdated

4. WhatsApp (Communication)

• Most rental & driver communicate via WA
• Share location in real-time dengan driver atau family
• Photo sharing untuk ask directions

Useful Planning Websites:

• rome2rio.com – Multi-modal transport options
• Lombok tourism Facebook groups – Ask recent visitors about road conditions

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Kesimpulan: Plan Smart, Travel Happy

• Rute terbaik jalan-jalan Lombok adalah yang balance efficiency dengan enjoyment. Key takeaways:
• Group by zone – Finish satu area before move ke lain
• Start early – 7-8 AM departures avoid traffic & heat
• Buffer time – Add 30% to Google Maps estimates
• Know your limits – North Lombok is full day commitment, don’t combine dengan area lain
• Trust local knowledge – Driver tau shortcuts & real conditions

Sample PERFECT 5-Day Route:

• Day 1: Arrival + West (Senggigi, Pusuk)
• Day 2: South complete (Kuta-Aan-Mawun-Selong-Merese)
• Day 3: Gili day trip
• Day 4: Central culture & waterfalls
• Day 5: Leisure Senggigi + departure

Total: ~500 km, ~Rp 500k BBM if self-drive OR Rp 2 juta all-in with driver (RECOMMENDED!)

Want stress-free, efficient routing? Book sewa mobil dengan driver sekarang – driver experienced yang tau ALL shortcuts, best timing, dan optimal routes. Kamu tinggal duduk, enjoy pemandangan, dan maximize experience tanpa worry navigasi atau BBM!

Your perfect Lombok adventure starts with perfect planning. Use this guide, save hours of time, and create unforgettable memories! 🗺️🚗🏝️