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Day Trips · West Nusa Tenggara, West Nusa Tenggara

Sumbawa Day Trip: Kenawa Island & West Sumbawa (from Lombok)

  • DistanceFerry to Poto Tano then 15 min boat to Kenawa
  • Travel time3 hours ferry from Lembar (Lombok) to Poto Tano
  • TransportFerry from Lembar harbour Lombok to Poto Tano Sumbawa; local boat to Kenawa Island

An adventurous day trip crossing to Sumbawa by ferry then taking a local fishing boat to the uninhabited Kenawa Island with its dramatic hill and turquoise lagoon. A true off-the-beaten-path day that very few Lombok tourists attempt — deeply rewarding for the effort.

Practical information for Sumbawa Day Trip: Kenawa Island & West Sumbawa (from Lombok)
Distance Ferry to Poto Tano then 15 min boat to Kenawa
Travel time 3 hours ferry from Lembar (Lombok) to Poto Tano
Getting there Ferry from Lembar harbour Lombok to Poto Tano Sumbawa; local boat to Kenawa Island
Cost $15–25 per person including ferry and local boat; very budget-friendly

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Highlights

  • Kenawa Island dramatic hilltop
  • Turquoise lagoon snorkeling
  • Sea turtles in seagrass beds
  • Sumbawa ferry crossing experience