GETTING HERE
Getting to Scar Reef Resort
Scar Reef Resort is remote, but easier to reach than you think — and always worth the journey.
✅ Option 1: Via Sumbawa Besar Airport (SWQ)
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Direct flight from Bali (DPS) to Sumbawa Besar (SWQ) — daily departure around 10:00 AM, arrival 11:00 AM
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Private car transfer to Scar Reef Resort (±2.5 hours)
This is the simplest and most time-efficient route — you can be surfing by mid-afternoon.
✈️ Option 2: Via Lombok Airport + Private Fast Boat
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Fly to Lombok International Airport (LOP)
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Private taxi to Tanjung or Telong Elong Harbour (±1 hour)
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Private fast boat directly to Scar Reef Resort (±40 minutes, weather dependent)
You’ll arrive right on the beach — steps from your bungalow.
🛥️ Option 3: Plane + Public Ferry
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Fly to Lombok International Airport (LOP)
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Taxi to Kayangan Harbour (±2 hours)
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Public ferry to Pototano Harbour in Sumbawa (±1.5 hours)
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Taxi to Scar Reef Resort (±1 hour)
Need help planning? We’ll gladly arrange the full journey for you — just ask.
WHAT TO PACK
GENERAL
- Laptop or tablet
- Cash
- Books
- Sunglasses
- Camera
- Comb or brush
- Passport
- Visa (if necessary)
- Electric adapter 230V
- Energy snacks
- Flash drives
- Allergy medication
- Moisturiser
- Bug spray
- Nail clippers
- Sandals
- Shaving kit
- Beach towels
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste
- Conditioner
- Your favorite shower gel
SURF TRIP
- Surfboards & board bag
- Boardshorts
- Bikinis and/or surfsuits
- Fins and fin key
- Leashes
- Reef booties
- Surf hat
- Reef friendly sunblock and zinc
- Snorkeling gear
- Wax and wax comb
- Ding repair kit
WHAT YOU DON’T NEED TO BRING
- Soap
- Linen
- Food
- Beverages
- Alcohol
- Yoga mats