No, I'm not talking about the Kuta beach in Bali but it's the another one. It has same name with the most famous beach in Bali but it's not located in Bali. It's located in Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara.
FROM BANDARA INTERNATIONAL LOMBOK :
Lombok International Airport
(BIL). Kuta is approximately 20-30 minutes from the new airport. A journey by metered taxi should be anticipated to cost around Rp 40.000-Rp 45.000.
FROM BALI :
There are many shuttle bus companies which have scheduled transport from Bali. Expect to pay around Rp 150.000/person (one way) from main Bali departure centers such as Kuta or Ubud.
The price will include the ferry and connecting shuttles. The popular Perama bus company will charge only an additional Rp 10,000 per surfboard. The one-way trip by bus and ferry usually requires more than 12 hr of travel to reach Kuta. It is a slow, but inexpensive and comfortable way to travel if that fits your style.
BY SHUTTLE :
Tourist shuttle tickets can be booked at the Perama office from 7AM–10PM, opposite the
wartel (telephone office) or the one attached to Segare Anak Bungalow. They have daily departures to destinations on Lombok and Bali. Transport to
Lembar, the port for connecting ferries to
Padangbai in Bali, costs Rp 125,000 per person. To travel further north, prices to
Senggigi and the
Gili Islands should be Rp 100,000 and Rp 150,000 respectively.
Get around
In the village of Kuta, all local facilities are within a reasonable walking distance. For local transport in and around Kuta you can use a ojek (motorbike with rider).
BY BEMO
An extensive, but complex public transport system runs throughout all of Lombok. The standard mode of public transportation is the bemo, a small, covered pick-up truck with narrow benches. The bemo is designed to transport local people; tourists may find them confusing and difficult to use. Public transport is not recommended for the uninitiated traveller, especially if traveling with luggage or surfboards and unable to speak Bahasa Indonesia. To reach almost any destination, expect numerous stops en route, bemo changes, and sometimes very crowded conditions. True backpackers wishing to save money by conquering the bemo system should carefully get advice about the route in advance and write down the name of the destination to show the driver. Traveling on a bemo is certainly one way to experience local culture.
Public bemo's are located at the junction and also on the beach road.
BY CAR
Many visitors consider the most efficient way to get around is by renting a local driver and a comfortable car. They are readily available at most hotels to transport you around the island at the rate of Rp 350,000 and upward per day.
BY MOTORCYCLE :
Many visitors consider the most efficient way to get around is by renting a local driver and a comfortable car. They are readily available at most hotels to transport you around the island at the rate of Rp 350,000 and upward per day.
If you wish to explore the South Lombok area surrounding Kuta, the preferred way by many is to do so by motorcycle. Motorcycles can be rented at rates of about Rp 50,000 per day, without petrol. Insist the bike be in as new condition, then carefully inspect and make note of the bike for scratches and any other damage. Ensure the bike is in proper mechanical condition including the lights, brakes and tyres. Ask for a surfboard rack if desired as some rental operators have them available. Never give your passport or drivers licence as security to rent the bike and ensure the current STNK – Surat Tanda Nomor Kendaraan (Certificate of Registration) is with the motorbike.
Be Advised: there are some young Indonesians renting scooters from a shop in front of Anda Guesthouse and Sekar Kuning guesthouse. They ran the typical "you damaged my bike now pay for it" scam (Apr 2013). Be diligent in taking photos of a bike before renting it. This can avoid a lot of trouble.
BY BOAT :
Local boatman may be available to take you for an outing but be careful to negotiate the price and details to common agreement before boarding or determining a final price. Do not automatically expect the boat to have adaquate or possibly any safety equipment at all. Ensure you check such equipment for yourself prior to agreeing to the charter. Some traditional perahu boat operators cannot swim so do not expect them to be able to save you should difficulties arise. Also ensure that the price includes fuel and where you will be travelling and for how long a time. Ensure you will return to shore well before dusk. Do not expect the boat operator to be able to communicate with you fluently in English or even Bahasa Indonesian.
