Sea kayaking the secret Gilis of south-west Lombok
Small groups, real expedition kayaks and a string of islands almost nobody paddles. From a three-hour Discover Sea Kayaking session to the three-day Journey South Lombok, led by guides who grew up on this coast.
The archipelago most visitors never see
Everyone knows the three Gilis off the north-west corner. Almost nobody knows the twenty-odd islands scattered across Sekotong Bay in the south-west.
Gili Nanggu, Gili Sudak, Gili Kedis, Gili Layar, Gili Asahan — sheltered turquoise water, empty white-sand beaches, live coral straight off the shore, and fishing villages that still run on outrigger jukungs. On a good day you will not see another kayak.
We paddle genuine expedition sea kayaks with rudders, bulkheads and dry storage — not sit-on-top rentals. That is what gives us the range to island-hop properly.
Islands within a day’s paddle
Trip packages, from SUP to a three-day journey
Guide to paddler ratio
Best season, dry and settled
Pick your trip
Every trip runs with a qualified local guide and all paddling and safety kit supplied. Beginners are genuinely welcome — most of our guests have never sat in a sea kayak before.
Discover Sea Kayaking
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A three-hour first taste of sea kayaking on protected water, morning or sunset. No experience needed.
One Day Sekotong
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A full day above and below the water around the Sekotong islands. Longer time, longer distance, still suitable for beginners.
One Day Gilis
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Paddle and snorkel the northern Gilis for a day — an eco-friendly way to explore the islands, suitable for beginners.
Journey South Lombok
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The only multi-day kayak adventure on the island, guided by a local sea kayak leader along the south coast. Beginner-friendly.
SUP Kuta Bay
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A stand-up paddle session in the heart of Mandalika, morning or sunset. Perfect for beginners.
Custom Trip
An itinerary built around what you want. Combine trips and areas to suit your group, at your own pace.
Local knowledge, proper kit, small groups
Guides from this coast
Our guides grew up in Sekotong and Lembar. They read this water daily and know which channel works on which tide.
Expedition sea kayaks
Rudders, sealed bulkheads, dry hatches. Plus PFDs, spray decks, VHF and a safety boat on the longer routes.
Four paddlers per guide
Never a convoy. Small enough to land where we like and change the plan when the wind does.
Light on the place
We carry out what we carry in, buy lunch from village warungs, and run a beach clean on every overnight trip.
Recent trips
Ready to paddle?
Tell us when you are in Lombok and how much paddling you fancy. We will come back with a route, a date and a price.