Gili Islands
Situated on the northwest coast of Lombok, the three islands, called Gili Air,
Gili Meno and Gili Trawangan form an archipelago known as Gili Islands, which is
one of the most popular destinations in Indonesia.
These three picturesque tropical islands offer its visitors fantastic, white
sandy beaches, crystal clear water, amazing coral reefs, brightly colored fish
and a renowned party scene from sunset to sunrise. Visitors from all over the
world, who wanted to spend their holiday in a quite mood, Gili Islands are the
ideal place for them.
There are no cars, motorcycles, and hawkers to disturb the tranquility, though a
wide range of rooms, bungalows and villas are there, which are suitable for all
budgets. The islands are known as tropical paradise for its lazy rustic charms.
Lombok received a large number of visitors throughout the year, some of them
came to the Gili Islands on day trips, and then the visitors started to stay for
longer periods in local homes. Gradually the islands have become very popular
especially for visitors to Bali and Lombok.
However, the Gili Air and Gili Meno maintained their unspoilt nature, but Gili
Trawangan has become more touristy and pricy and the local government is willing
to promote upmarket tourist development. The best time to visit at Gili Islands
is from May through August and the island is busiest in this time, the
off-season from January to April offers the visitors a better opportunity to
enjoy the scenic beauty and calmness of the islands with accommodation prices at
their lowest level.
The visitors who love adventure, for them Gili Islands provide many activities
and to participate in these activities you can make your holiday more enjoyable
and unforgettable. You can rent snorkeling equipment, join a diving course, rent
a kayak, go fishing, or take a glass bottom boat and enjoy the splendid coral
reefs and fishes. Gili Islands are easily accessible direct from Bali with the
new Fast Boat service, ran by Blue Water Safaris, or by plane and local boat
from Lombok.
The BlueWater FastBoat service is the most popular way of getting to and from
the Gili Islands, which includes air-con hotel transfers in Bali and frequent
sightings of dolphins on the way. If you wish to get around the islands, then
the only mode of transport is Cidomos, horse drawn carriages, you can hired
Bicycles as well.
Popular attractions in Gili Islands:
| Gili Islands Popular Attractions | |
|---|---|
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• Gili Trawangan |
• Sunset Point |
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