Gili Islands, comprising the three islands of Gili Air, Gili Meno and Gili Trawangan, occupies higher positition in the travel ladder of Indonesia. Offering lovely sandy beaches, refreshing waters, marvelous coral reefs and colorful wish, the travel to Gili Islands in Indonesia makes for highly satisfying island vacations. In the trio of Bali, Lombok and Gili Island, the latter have the best snorkeling and diving sites.
Best Time to Visit
Gili islands are busy catering to the tourists from May through August and December to January.
Remote Island Experience
Gili Islands in Indonesia are tailor-made for the tourists who wish seclusive remote island experience. Gili Islands are in neighborhood of the tourist hub of Bali and yet far. All Gili Islands have several small resorts, most of which are huts specially made for the tourists.
The Trio
Gili Trawangan or Gili T is the most happening of the three islands. Plenty of backpacker options are available on the island. Gili Air is the closest to the mainland and has most of the local population. Gili Meno is the smallest and quietest.
Diving & Snorkeling
Diving and snorkeling are popular activities during travel to Gili Islands in Indonesia. Several operators at Lombok provide the equipments and facilities for these activities on Gili Island travel too. Some popular snorkeling areas are located at northeast Gili Trawangan. At Gili Meno, the diving and snorkeling areas lie in the east. At Gili Air, the snorkeling spots are near the jetty.
Dive sites at Gili Trawangan are Coral Fan Garden, Manta Point, Shark Point, Trawangan Slope, Basket Coral and Sting Ray Reef.
Dive sites at Gili Meno are Meno Reef, Meno Wall, Alex Reef and Meno Slope.
Dive sites at Gili Air are Frogfish Point, Airwall, Airslope, Malang Reef and Takat Sirah.
Getting Around
A local ordinance prohibits automobiles and motorized traffic on Gili island. Bicycles and horse-drawn carriage called cidomo.are used for getting around in the islands. To travel between the Gili islands, boats are used.
Gili Islands, comprising the three islands of Gili Air, Gili Meno and Gili Trawangan, occupies higher positition in the travel ladder of Indonesia. Offering lovely sandy beaches, refreshing waters, marvelous coral reefs and colorful wish, the travel to Gili Islands in Indonesia makes for highly satisfying island vacations. In the trio of Bali, Lombok and Gili Island, the latter have the best snorkeling and diving sites. 