Activities

Despite its sleepy reputation, Lombok has plenty to do.

These include:

• Boat trips to the Gili Islands and even to Bali
• Hiking up Mount Rinjani volcano
• Snorkeling with turtles and among beautiful coral
• Miles of sandy white beaches to enjoy and stroll on
• Local markets with colourful bustle
• Temples and mosques
• Golf
• Walks to waterfalls and beautiful rice paddies
• World class surfing

We are convinced that you will find the island as charming as we do. With friendly, laid back people, there could not be a better place to have a relaxing family holiday.

Boat Trips

The villa faces three tiny islands known as the Gilis. There are a handful of bars and restaurants as well as the odd night club over there and they remain a backpackers’ haven.

The Gilis ship in fresh water daily from the Lombok mainland to fill its pools. (Fresh water is in short supply on the island.)

The little islands retain their rugged feel, with horse and carriage, known as cidomos, the only mode of public transport, Our staff can help to organise boat trips and diving expeditions to the Gilis which is fun for the whole family.

Please ask our friendly staff to make arrangements for you

Golf

The Lombok Kosaido Country Club, designed by former British Open champion Peter Thomson of Australia, is less than a mile away.

The course is an 18 hole championship course with views over the sea. The course offers a healthy challenge to enthusiastic golfers and is kept in excellent condition.

Green fees are internationally competitive.

Hiking

Climbing Mount Rinjani is a highlight for many Lombok visitors. Our staff can help to arrange for a guided hike. A one-night trek, including guide, food, and camping on the volcano's crater rim, costs about $150.

The two-day trek to the 12,224-foot-high summit of Rinjani is the perfect way to crown a visit to Lombok. Starting off under the jungle canopy at its base, travellers are likely to see wild pigs and black-leaf monkeys along the way, before arriving for the night at the rim of the mountain's lake-filled volcanic crater.

The steep push for the summit begins before daybreak the next morning. As dawn approaches, the circular contours of Lombok become visible below.

And to the West, across the Lombok Strait, a faint outline of Bali's Mount Agung becomes visible through the morning mist.

Snorkeling & Beach

The beauty of Lombok is not only on land but in its crystal waters too. With more than 265 types fish in the surrounding area and colorful coral in protected inlets, the water will provide you with a snorkelers' paradise.

The Gili Islands, only a few minutes away from Sepoi Sepoi by boat, have some of the best snorkeling and diving waters in the area.

Our friendly staff will be able to direct you to the best spots.

Local Attractions

Nearby there are traditional Sasak villages, waterfalls and temples to explore. You can walk or drive though the locality and see the coconut plantations and tapioca fields.

The villagers are very welcoming and life moves at a very relaxed pace in Lombok.

Horse carts, known as "cidomo" can be rented from the local village. Early morning visits to the market also provide a fascinating insight into the daily life of the region.

Yoga

Sepoi Sepoi is equipped with yoga mats to help bring out the inner yogi in you. The villa has several ideal spots for calm meditation and exercise. Choose from the frangipani filled courtyard, to a private balcony or perhaps on the beach in the setting sun. A world away from the bustle of city life.

A Singapore-based yoga instructor is also hosting luxury yoga retreats at Sepoi Sepoi during 2009.

To find out more, visit Kate Porter Yoga by clicking here.