Lombok possesses a wealth of characteristics that are favourable for the development of tourism such as the island’s distinctive culture, which is a blend of the main Sasak culture alongside Balinese, Javanese and other cultures. Additionally, the beautiful natural landscapes and settings, especially its long stretches of pristine beaches and the famous Mount Rinjani, have tremendous potential to be developed for special-interest tourism activities, such as diving, fishing, surfing rafting, rockclimbing and caving.