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  1. crosskeyscottage avatar

    Re: Fast Boats Bali to Lombok

    by crosskeyscottage 29 May 2012

    OPPS, SORRY TYPO! DON'T LISTEN TO THEM - the ticket office will be open and there will be a cheap public ferry shortly! Good Luck…

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    RE: Fast Boats Bali to Lombok

    by crosskeyscottage 29 May 2012

    Depending on where you are going in Lombok, consider flights. They can often be cheaper than the fast boats. If you are going to the…

  3. emma33 avatar

    RE: Bali & Lombok without beaches

    by emma33 29 May 2012

    In Bali, I was also going to suggest the Sideman area, or Tirtagganga (lovely hiking, budget accommodation, and a water palace), or Munduk…

  4. crosskeyscottage avatar

    Re: Bali & Lombok without beaches

    by crosskeyscottage 29 May 2012

    If you go to Bali, take a few days out in the Sidemen Valley in East Bali. It is the old Bali where traditions and the culture are still…

  5. scouser avatar

    Bali & Lombok without beaches

    by scouser 29 May 2012

    I'm attending a conference in Bali & adding some holiday on to my trip. I have been poring over the LP guide & my original plan was to…

  6. GaryD avatar

    RE: Prices in Indonesia

    by GaryD 29 May 2012

    Cheapness should not be the sole criteria to choose a destination. IMHO the cheapest to the most expensive is: Sumatra Java Lombok …

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    RE: 25 days in Indonesia: which islands?

    by GaryD 29 May 2012

    I was in Flores in March this year. The Australian and Swiss governments were promoting a walk near Labuan Bajo, You can return to Lombok…

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    RE: Accomodation in Lombok (kuta)

    by Marit15 29 May 2012

    I hope this posting is still in time for you: The Spot Bungalows fit your requirements to quite a large extend. It's 175.000 rps per night…

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    Re: Thinking of living in Kuta, Lombok. What's the internet like there?

    by Marit15 29 May 2012

    There's a fast internetconnection at Cafe7 (next to the Spot Bungalows). You can even Skype there. But if you want to use internet exte…

  10. Scuba_albany avatar

    RE: How do people make money abroad?

    by Scuba_albany 29 May 2012

    I do not understand why people factor in living on charity and living "as cheaply as possible" when talking about travelling. Being poor…

  11. jssmckinley avatar

    RE: Fast Boats Bali to Lombok

    by jssmckinley 28 May 2012

    Gili have been my usual rental agency for my boat rides and seem reliable enough without any mishap yet doing business with them. …

  12. GaryD avatar

    RE: Fast Boats Bali to Lombok

    by GaryD 28 May 2012

    Another option is the Perama Fast Boat for Rp 400,000. See: http://www.peramatour.com/Daily-Bali-Lombok-Fast-Boat.html

  13. Mimpimanislombok avatar

    RE: Fast Boats Bali to Lombok

    by Mimpimanislombok 28 May 2012

    Where in Lombok are you heading? If you are going to Gilis the Fast Boats are a good option. On the other hand if you are heading down…

  14. fendiyeah avatar

    Re: Fast Boats Bali to Lombok

    by fendiyeah 27 May 2012

    Suranadi Express fast boat could be an option.

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    Re: Is Trawangan a too full on party Island to take kids to?

    by fendiyeah 27 May 2012

    I've been to Gili Trawangan about five times. But I never know how the night life there, because I never spent the night there. The parties…

  16. CndnNewbie avatar

    RE: Fast Boats Bali to Lombok

    by CndnNewbie 26 May 2012

    Hi, I heard that Amed Sea Express does transfers from Lombok to Bali, but it goes to Amed I think. Not sure if they go anywhere else in…

  17. jkkintoronto avatar

    RE: Fast Boats Bali to Lombok

    by jkkintoronto 26 May 2012

    I went from Lombok to Bali a year ago and the schedule meant nothing - nothing - to the company. When they had enough passengers (which…

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    attention - please do not book by "Rinjani Trekking Club"

    by corrado69 26 May 2012

    Hi ATTENTION, VERY BAD, dubious vendor "RINJANI TREKKING CLUB, SINGGIGI", Lombok, Indonesia We were in Trekkings in the whole world,…

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    RE: Trekking in Lombok, Sumbawa or Flores. Recommendations In August?

    by badboys 26 May 2012

    I appreciate beauty in all forms, but more interested in the exotic ones that are not easy to be seen & may disappear in future we recommend…

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    RE: Flights from Denpasser to Lombok

    by badboys 26 May 2012

    I appreciate beauty in all forms, but more interested in the exotic ones that are not easy to be seen & may disappear in future we recommend…

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    RE: Accomodation in Lombok (kuta)

    by badboys 26 May 2012

    I appreciate beauty in all forms, but more interested in the exotic ones that are not easy to be seen & may disappear in future we recommend…

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    Re: Fast Boats Bali to Lombok

    by terrastra 26 May 2012

    Hi, I did the reverse route 10 days ago and had a bit of hard time finding recent accurate information. After some quick "market research…

  23. farflung avatar

    RE: Fast Boats Bali to Lombok

    by farflung 26 May 2012

    I don't think there's much to consider other than the size of the boat and the price. If you're staying in Padang Bai then you can buy…

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    RE: Fast Boats Bali to Lombok

    by jrejre 26 May 2012

    We're staying in Padang Bai though so thought it would be easier to leave from there...

  25. farflung avatar

    RE: Fast Boats Bali to Lombok

    by farflung 26 May 2012

    Many of the fast boats leave from Benoa, more convenient if you're in south Bali. A larger boat should be a bit more comfortable. …

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