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The three
Gilis Island are a 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. The beaches are without a doubt better than
anywhere on Bali. The flip side of the coin is that as
they exist solely to cater for travelers, they're also
rather anonymous (you might as well be at anywhere) and,
aside from snorkeling and diving, there's little if
anything to do. Note that there are no ATMs on the
islands, so bring plenty of cash with you. From west to
east, the islands are: |
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* Gili Trawangan, or "Gili
T" is by far the most developed with plenty of
backpacker options and one swanky resort. There are no
dogs on the island but according to one local, there are
more cats here than people. The local population is
around 800. There is no police on the island and all
problems are usually settled by the local "council".
* 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.
Strictly speaking, the name "Gili Islands" is rather
redundant as gili simply means "small island" in Sasak,
but the name has stuck and is universally used and
understood in Lombok. |
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Alternatively, the Gilis
can be visited on a day trip from Senggigi, in which
case you'll get your own boat and crew to take you
around. The trip across take 1,5 hours each way and is
quite scenic, if a little bumpy when the waves are high.
Note: Normally the sea is calmest in the morning and all
transport stops running in the afternoon, well before
dark.
In a rare display of foresight, all forms of motorized
transport are banned from the islands: your only choice
is horse-drawn carts, known as cidomo, which are used
even to shuttle around diving gear. However, as the
islands are only a few km in diameter, it's entirely
possible to just walk instead.
There are no sights as such on the islands themselves,
but the excellent snorkeling and diving all around is a
major draw. Sea turtles are also common, especially
around Turtle Point just north of Gili Meno.
There are regular party nights on Gili Trawangan - the
various bars take it in turn to host the late night gig
(up to 4.00am), to ensure that everyone gets together in
one place rather than being spread around. Ask around
for where the party is going on on any given night.
Small but annoying jellyfish are common in the waters
around the Gilis, so wearing a full-length wetsuit or
surf skin in the water is advisable.
Tap water is not potable. Bottled water is widely
available and some cafes will fill up bottles for a
nominal charge,
Mobile phone towers ensure you're never out of touch,
and there are several Internet cafes on Trawangan for
feeding your Internet addiction. Printing is possible in
a few internet café's and you can even hook up your
laptop in some. |
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North Gilis Tour |
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1. TOUR CODE : AL -
SNORKELING 03 / Gili Air Tour (private A/C car & boat) |
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After Breakfast in the
hotel, start tour to visit Lendang bajur “Traditional
market " where you can by fruits for the monkey, then
Traveling though the lush mountainous interior of three
island , you take the Pusuk pass , some of 403 meters
above sea level. Wild monkeys play by road side on the
way to Bangsal Harbor from where the boat takes you to
Gili Air.
After arrive at Gili Air “Coral island ", you may have
swimming and snorkeling, at 3 o'clock return from Gili
for your hotel. |
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| 2. TOUR CODE : AL -
SNORKELING 04 / G Trawangan & Meno |
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After your morning
Breakfast, first you go north by boat from Senggigi
harbor to Gili Trawangan, take around 1,5 hrs. a
beautiful island for leisure with wonderful marine life.
Here you find clear shallow water where you can snorkel
over colorful coral reef and see hundred varieties of
tropical fish in their natural habitat.
And then enjoy huge coral reef area in Gili Meno where
you can find as well Turtle and blue coral on your next
stop. Tranquil Island for leisure and sun bathing on
flat white sandy beach. |
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Tour included:
- Private transportation ( land and sea )
- Crews ( Guide assistant, Boat captain, helper )
- Snorkeling equipment ( Mask, snorkel, life jacket )
- harbor clearing, insurance
- soft Drink
Tour excluded:
- All meals and any alcohol
- Laundry
- Personal expenses |
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Descriptive
day to day tour itinerary, price, flight schedule,
hotel/accommodation, weather condition etc, Please do
not hesitate to contact us |
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Gili Hotel Information ( Star hotel,
Boutiques and Bungalows ) |
Gili Trawangan - Meno kayaking |
Gili Nangggu Kayaking Trips |
Gili Nanggu Snorkeling Tour |
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