Yearly state-of-Lombok reports covering the major moving pieces of island travel — visa rules, Mount Rinjani trekking status, Gili Islands recovery, Mandalika circuit progress, and the broader operational picture for travellers planning the year ahead.
Gili Islands 2026 update: 8 years after the 2018 earthquake, dive tourism back to ~80% pre-quake, infrastructure restored, eco initiatives, and prices.
Lombok 2026 visa and entry rules: visa-on-arrival USD 35, e-VOA, 60-day extensions, Bali Levy exemption for direct arrivals, B211A tourist visa.
Mandalika 2026 update: MotoGP race calendar, Pertamina circuit operations, hotel buildout progress, surrounding development, and travel impact.
Mount Rinjani 2026 trekking update: park gate fees IDR 150k weekday/250k weekend, certified guide rules, summit closure window, and trail conditions.
The honest 2026 state-of-Lombok-travel report: visa-on-arrival changes, direct flight network, infrastructure progress, prices vs 2025, and what to expect.