A Lombok seaplane package bundles the roughly 24-minute Bali-to-Lombok charter (or a Banyuwangi routing near 45 minutes) with resort nights, private cars, Rinjani trekking permits or a phinisi rendezvous, priced as one itemised JHG quotation built on the operator’s published Rp 33,345,456 charter rate plus partner services at cost — never a flat guessed number.
That published rate, captured from the operator’s route pages on 18 September 2026, covers a full Cessna Grand Caravan 208B EX amphibian, up to 8 guests, from South Bali (Ngurah Rai) to Lombok International Airport (LOP) in about 24 minutes, crossing the Lombok Strait with Mount Rinjani in view. Airport fees and taxes apply separately, so a full 8-guest charter has a cost confirmed only on a written quotation before any package add-ons — with the per-guest cost varying depending on the final quotation. A Banyuwangi-to-Lombok leg (about 45 minutes) and Mandalika, Senggigi or Rinjani scenic add-ons are quote-only; the operator has not published a fixed tariff for them, so a package price is always built line by line, not guessed.
Flights operate under Indonesian partner AOC PT Wisarada Sapanta Utama (AOC 135-067, or an alternate carrier advised at quotation), approved by the Ministry of Transport and DGCA. Availability is confirmed by the operator, not guaranteed at inquiry stage — weather, water-landing clearance and aircraft rotation all factor in.
How Are Packages Priced Honestly?
Every JHG package quotation is itemised, not bundled into a single mystery number. We start from the operator’s published charter rate, add the airport fee and tax lines exactly as billed, then price each land or marine component (resort nights, private car, trek permit, boat rendezvous) at the rate our partner actually charges. Nothing is marked up into a vague “package fee,” and nothing implies a Mandalika water landing exists today — as of September 2026 the operator’s Lombok product lands at LOP, about 16 to 17 km (20 to 30 minutes by road via the Mandalika Bypass) from the Mandalika Special Economic Zone. Regional reports (Inside Lombok, Detik, Antara) describe a proposed seaplane hub at Bendungan Batujai, Central Lombok, linked to LOP with a cited significant investment figure — that remains a reported plan, not an operating site, and no JHG quotation prices a landing there.
Rinjani flights in any package are scenic overflights only. No seaplane lands inside Taman Nasional Gunung Rinjani; Kompas and Tribun have reported local opposition to seaplane, glamping and cable-car proposals inside the Rinjani Geopark, so a “Rinjani fly” line item always means an aerial pass, paired separately with a ground trekking permit if the guest wants to hike.
Package Archetypes and Starting Basis
| Package | Core flight | What’s added | Priced from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honeymoon — Senggigi or south coast | Bali-Lombok charter, ~24 min | Beach resort nights, private car Senggigi (1–2 hrs from LOP) or Kuta cluster, romantic transfer | Charter rate + resort rate card |
| MotoGP Mandalika weekend | Bali-Lombok charter, ~24 min | Airport-to-circuit car (20–30 min), hotel block during race dates, return charter | Charter rate + peak-season hotel quote |
| Surf week | Bali-Lombok charter, ~24 min | Transfers to Gerupuk or Ekas within the Kuta cluster, board transport, multi-night stay | Charter rate + surf-camp partner rate |
| Rinjani trek + fly | Bali-Lombok charter or scenic overflight | Trekking permit, licensed guide, basecamp transfer to Senaru or Sembalun | Charter/scenic rate + trek-operator permit fee |
| Family, 8-seat charter | Full-aircraft charter, ~24 min | Private car for up to 8, family resort block, no per-seat sale — charter is whole-aircraft only | Full charter Rp 33,345,456 + fees/tax |
| Multi-island Bali–Lombok–Banyuwangi | Bali-Lombok ~24 min plus Banyuwangi leg ~45 min | Ground and marine transfers, optional phinisi rendezvous | Sum of both charter legs, quoted separately |
Inclusions and Exclusions
| Item | Typically included | Typically excluded |
|---|---|---|
| Seaplane charter | Aircraft per operator’s published route rate | Per-seat sale — the operator charters the whole aircraft, not individual seats |
| Airport fees | Billed exactly as invoiced (Rp 17,550,240 for the Bali-Lombok leg, up to 8 guests) | — |
| Charter tax | Billed exactly as invoiced (Rp 6,142,584 for the Bali-Lombok leg) | — |
| Ground transfers | Private car to Kuta cluster, Senggigi, Gerupuk or Ekas | Fuel surcharges on last-minute reroutes |
| Resort nights | Partner-rate room block for package dates | Meals beyond what the resort’s own package states |
| Rinjani trek permit | Licensed guide and TNGR permit fee when a trek is requested | Any claim of a seaplane landing near or inside the park |
| Bali tourism levy | Not included — IDR 150,000 payable by each visitor on arrival in Bali | — |
| Visa costs | Not included — e-VOA/VOA is IDR 500,000 for 30 days (extendable once to 60), current as of 17 September 2026 | — |
What Should Be Booked Early?
Three constraints push package planning ahead of the trip. First, the aircraft seats up to 8 and the operator does not sell single seats — a family or group package needs the whole charter confirmed, so lock dates as soon as the group size is set. Second, MotoGP Mandalika weekends and peak Lombok surf season (roughly May to October swell windows) compress hotel and charter availability at the same time, so a package built around race or swell dates should be quoted at least four to six weeks out. Third, Rinjani trek permits are issued per guide and per date; a same-week request risks no permit slot even if the flight is available. None of this guarantees a booking — the operator confirms the aircraft, and TNGR confirms the permit — but early inquiry is the only way to hold a realistic date.
Can Packages Include Yachts?
Yes. JHG’s boat and yacht network can pair a Lombok seaplane leg with a phinisi charter or day-boat rendezvous — useful for a multi-island Bali–Lombok–Banyuwangi itinerary, or for guests continuing toward the Gili islands or south Lombok bays by water after landing at LOP. The seaplane and the vessel are booked and confirmed as two separate operators; JHG coordinates the handoff timing and ground transfer between them, and prices each leg from its own operator’s rate card rather than folding them into one undisclosed number.
How Booking Works
- Send your dates, party size and interests via WhatsApp — race weekend, honeymoon, trek, or multi-island — so the quote starts from the right archetype.
- JHG requests the charter quote from the seaplane operator (whole-aircraft, up to 8 guests) and confirms fee and tax lines.
- Partner rates are added line by line — resort, car, trek permit or boat — each shown separately, never bundled into one hidden markup.
- You review the itemised quotation before any deposit is paid; nothing is booked without your confirmation.
- JHG confirms the aircraft, resort and ground/marine partners, then sends the final itinerary and contact details for each provider.
JHG (Juara Holding Group, est. 2015, Bali and Labuan Bajo) is an independent charter broker and travel concierge. It holds no Air Operator Certificate, operates no aircraft, and is not an official partner, agent or affiliate of Santai Seaplane, Seaplane Asia, or any other operator — it arranges quotations, itineraries and logistics with licensed, vetted partners. For a national view of how seaplane travel works across Indonesia, see indonesiaseaplane.com; for a dedicated booking-desk experience, see bookseaplane.com.
Build my package: message JHG on WhatsApp at 6281139414563 or email bd@juaraholding.com with your travel dates, party size and interests (honeymoon, race weekend, trek, or multi-island). You’ll receive an itemised quotation, not a flat guess.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I book just one or two seats on a Lombok seaplane package instead of the whole aircraft?
No. The operator charters the entire Cessna Grand Caravan 208B EX, up to 8 guests, rather than selling individual seats. A package for 2 guests still prices the full aircraft (Rp 33,345,456 plus fees and tax for the Bali-Lombok leg as of September 2026), so smaller groups often pair the flight with a shared-cost itinerary or split the charter with other travelers.
Does a Lombok seaplane package include a water landing at Mandalika?
No confirmed source documents an operational water landing at Mandalika as of September 2026. The published Lombok charter lands at Lombok International Airport (LOP), then a private car covers the 20 to 30 minute drive to the Mandalika Special Economic Zone. Any package claiming a direct Mandalika splashdown should be treated as unverified.
How far in advance should I book a Lombok seaplane package for MotoGP weekend at Mandalika?
Four to six weeks minimum. Race weekends compress both charter aircraft availability and Kuta-cluster hotel rooms at the same time, and the aircraft’s 8-guest cap means groups need the whole charter confirmed early rather than assuming last-minute seats will open up.
What is not included in the quoted seaplane package price?
The Bali tourism levy (IDR 150,000, paid on arrival in Bali), Indonesian visa costs (e-VOA or VOA at IDR 500,000 for 30 days), meals beyond what a resort package states, and any last-minute rerouting fees. Airport fees and charter tax for the flight itself are billed separately from the base charter rate and shown as their own line.
Can a Lombok seaplane package combine with a Rinjani trek?
Yes, as two coordinated but separately confirmed bookings: a scenic overflight or point-to-point charter, plus a licensed guide and TNGR trekking permit arranged through a ground partner. No seaplane lands inside Taman Nasional Gunung Rinjani; the flight component is an aerial pass over the volcano and lake, not a landing near the trailhead.