Bukit Selong Sunrise Viewpoint On Lombok

Located on the island of Lombok in Indonesia, Bukit Selong is a stunning viewpoint that offers a breathtaking view of the sunrise over the island’s picturesque landscape. This hidden gem is not as well-known as other tourist destinations in Indonesia, but it’s quickly gaining popularity among travelers seeking a peaceful and serene escape.

BUKIT SELONG SUNRISE VIEWPOINT

Bukit Selong Sunrise Viewpoint is situated on the edge of a cliff overlooking the lush green hills, rice fields, and majestic Mount Rinjani in the distance. It’s the perfect place to witness the stunning beauty of nature and experience the tranquility that comes with it. In this blog post, I’ll explore everything you need to know about visiting Bukit Selong Sunrise Viewpoint in Lombok.

HOW TO GET TO BUKIT SELONG VIEWPOINT

To reach Bukit Selong Sunrise Viewpoint in Lombok, you will first need to travel to the town of Sembalun, which is about 2.5 hours from Lombok International Airport. From there, you can either hire a private driver or take public transportation to reach the viewpoint. If you choose to take public transportation, you can take a local bus or minivan from Sembalun to the village of Selong Belanak. From there, you can hire a motorbike taxi (locally known as ojek) to take you to Bukit Selong Sunrise Viewpoint.

The road to the viewpoint is quite steep and bumpy, so it’s recommended to hire an experienced driver. Once you reach the top, you will need to pay a small entrance fee before starting the short hike to the viewpoint. It’s advisable to start the hike early in the morning to witness the stunning sunrise over the hills and mountains. Below, you will find the exact pin location of the viewpoint.

MY EXPERIENCE AT BUKIT SELONG SUNRISE VIEWPOINT

The Lombok rice fields were awesome! Bukit Selong consisted of a variety of different colored crops to create a contrasting patchwork quilt, covering the entire valley. The sun had not yet risen and mist and clouds made sure it wasn’t a bright morning.

There is a flat viewpoint, which is still really nice and gives you a great view of the whole valley but there is also a higher viewpoint. We climbed up the hill, still with heavy legs from trekking up Rinjani and sat under the wooden star while it began to rain. Huddled beneath the star we were laughing about the strange things we do like getting up at three in the morning to watch grey clouds block a sunrise in the run, huddled under a wooden star built for photos of a farm. Life.

The wooden star seems to have been constructed just for epic photos and it was pretty corny but still fun to hang out on. A lot of tourists began to come after sunrise so I’m glad we went really early even though we never even saw the sun.

Behind the wooden star was a walkway to a tree platform overlooking the town and another valley of farm fields. It was a little less pretty but a great view nonetheless. We sat out on the platform listening to morning prayers ringing out from the various mosques.

There was a fee for Bukit Selong rice fields but we arrived early so didn’t pay it until he requested the $1 as we exited.

ALTERNATE VIEWPOINT: PERGASINGAN HILL

If you want an even better view of the Sembalun area this is for you. It will involve a bit of hiking but Pergasingan Hill is the ridge you see from Bukit Selong, on the other side of the valley.

Pergasingan Hill is an epic viewpoint at the top of a steep 1-hour trail north of Lombok. Locally known as Bukit Pergasingan, the trail is suitable for most hikers and offers some of the best views in all Lombok! It is best done for sunrise or sunset and you can even camp at the top with the help of a trekking guide.

I hope you enjoyed this guide to Bukit Selong sunrise viewpoint on Lombok.