In Reply to: Lombok posted by rasya on Friday, 12. March 2010 at 14:50 Bali Time:
If you are staying in Bali first,the fast boats from Benoa to the Gilis and Lombok take around 2.5 hours and costs $75 USpp each way.
More expensive than flying but "Blue water safari,s" now have an afternoon speedboat that also stops at Lembongan island on the way!
(nice little overnight side trip!Lembongan is nice if you have never been)
We are in our very late 40,s but dont mind a bit of travel so we are going to do the coach/boat to the Gili,s with "Perama tours" via pedang Bai which takes about 8 hours,then the fast boat back to Bali!
If you have never seen Bali or Lombok from the sea then its a worth while experience!
I have flown into Bali many times but the scenery while coming into Bali and Lombok from the sea is absolutely spectacular!
It changed my views of Bali back to an exotic overseas trip rather than a cheap holiday!