Located near Bali, the three islands of Gili Air, Gili Meno and Gili Trawangan are Lombok’s most popular tourist destination. The islands are very relaxed and laid-back, with countless little beachside cafes playing reggae and serving up banana pancakes, and no cars or motorbikes to disturb the peace, Gili Islands is great escapades.
sunset at gili trawangan beach always romantic, ladies…this my friend photos, mr. insan, he’s single and will love to guide you to Gili’s island, hehehe im serious
Visitors from all over the world are attracted to the simple pleasures of sun, snorkeling, diving, beautiful beaches, and socializing. The beaches are without a doubt better than anywhere on Bali or Lombok.
Gili’s Island, from top
the beach…
nighly beach party…reggae music, beer and ladies 
cidomo
Gili Trawangan is the largest island, there is no police on the island and all problems are usually settled by the local “council”. Gili Trawangan is the party island of the three Gilis Island. Just kick back and enjoy the sun, nightly beach parties and sea. The main stripe is full of accommodations, restaurants, and dive shops. If you are seeking a quieter place to stay there are bungalows in the village and towards the north. This Island is also known as “Party Island”, where mostly young European find themselves “Lost In Paradise”. With spectacular sunrises over Lombok’s Mount Rinjani volcano and breathtaking sunsets that illuminate Bali’s towering Mount Agung volcano, together with warm hospitality of the Gili Trawangan residents, it’s not surprising that most visitors end up staying longer than originally plan.
Gili Meno, the smallest and quietest, low-key with some simple places to stay.
Gili Air, closest to the mainland and with the largest local population.
Travel Tips
- Theres no ATM at Gili Island, so bring plenty of cash with you
- Acitivity at Gili : beach party, snorkelling (rent snorkell Rp.30.000 /all day), diving, surfing, sun bathing, exploring the island by walk, bike (rent a bike Rp.20.000-150.000) or cidomo (cost Rp.30.000-50.000).
- Hotel price from Rp.50.000-Rp.600.000.
- Try glass boat tour, enjoy the Gili’s amazing under water life.
From Bali
- From Kuta Bali to Padang Bay, you can use bus, rent a car or simply using travel. Cost is Rp.20.000-Rp.100.000 / one way.
- From Padang Bay, use boat /ferry boat to Lembar, cost is Rp.35.000 /one way.
- From Lembar, use public transport to Bangsal, cost is Rp.20.000 / one way
- From Bangsal, you can use boat to Gili Trawangan. The two option, by public boat (Rp.10.000 per person /one way ) or chartered boat (Rp.180.000 /one way, max 20 person)
If you want use travel service, there is lot of Bali-Gili services using fast boat. The cost is vary from Rp.550.000 to Ro.1.000.000 one way.
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August 1st, 2008 at 2:19 am
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August 1st, 2008 at 6:30 pm
nice beach party
right combination : reggae, beach, beer and girls
August 2nd, 2008 at 6:06 pm
Like very much the Gili Island!
August 2nd, 2008 at 8:59 pm
wow, that will definitely be added to my list of places to visit, by hook or by crook. nice post, by the way!
August 14th, 2008 at 12:14 am
Thank you for your post it is valuable information for me
August 30th, 2008 at 12:38 am
some said that Lombok island is more great than Bali. Seeing your photos here, i think they are right…
December 25th, 2008 at 2:16 am
the awesome place, gili island.
you must visit this paradise island..
December 26th, 2008 at 11:28 pm
What’s surfing like at gili meno though? me and my bf planning on going to lombok next July/aug we both beginners/intermediate what part is best to go and cheapest?
December 26th, 2008 at 11:47 pm
Hallo carys
thanks for comment
i will try to update article to answer your question
i hope its done in this week