Luxury Travel Guide: Lombok

Accommodation

$120-400 per night

Upscale beach resorts, luxury villas, boutique hotels with premium amenities and ocean views

Food & Dining

$40-100 per day

Resort restaurants, fine dining establishments, premium seafood, international cuisine, room service

Transportation

$30-80 per day

Private drivers, car rentals, helicopter transfers, premium boat charters, airport transfers

Activities

$80-250 per day

Private yacht charters, luxury spa treatments, exclusive cultural tours, premium diving experiences, helicopter tours

Eat at local warungs instead of tourist restaurants for typically 60-80% savings on meals

Use public bemos and buses instead of private taxis for 70-90% transportation cost reduction

Stay in less touristy areas like central Mataram rather than beachfront locations for 40-60% accommodation savings

Book snorkeling and diving trips directly with local operators rather than through hotels for 30-50% savings

Visit traditional markets for souvenirs instead of resort shops for typically 50-70% lower prices

Travel during shoulder season months for 20-40% discounts on accommodation and tours

Share group tours and transportation with other travelers to split costs by 50-75%

Staying only in popular beach areas like Senggigi, which typically costs 100-200% more than inland alternatives

Taking taxis everywhere instead of learning the public transport system, increasing daily transport costs by 300-500%

Booking all activities through hotels or resorts, which usually adds 40-80% markup compared to direct booking

Eating exclusively at tourist-oriented restaurants, typically doubling food costs compared to local establishments

Not negotiating prices for longer stays, missing out on 15-30% potential discounts for weekly bookings