Indonesia · GILI ISLANDS TRIPS
Three islands, no cars, and a turtle population that turns up in waist-deep water. The 15 below cover the day boats from Bali and Lombok, the snorkelling loops and the crossings, priced and clear about how choppy the run can get.
Learn Indonesian cooking on Gili Trawangan with small-group guidance, local recipes, a full meal, and vegan-friendly options for $33.
“Io ed i miei amici abbiamo partecipato alla lezione di cucina di 2 ore e mezza. Sono volate e ci siamo divertiti tantissimo. Consiglio a tutti di vivere questa esperienza. Molto importante luogo pulitissimo”
Review of Lombok’s private Gili snorkeling trip, with turtles, coral, underwater statues, GoPro photos, island stops, price, and practical tips.
“Fantastic experience - saw amazing fish and lots of turtles, it was an unbelievable day. Lovely to stop at Gili T for lunch and relax too.”
Review of Gili Trawangan’s private snorkeling tour, with underwater statues, coral, turtles, lunch on Gili Meno, price and practical tips.
“Absolute best time!! Our guides were turtle magnets and helped us find so many and their photos and videos were so incredible. Definitely worth renting the gopro you won’t regret it!!”
Review of Lombok’s private Gili Islands day trip, with snorkeling, turtles, underwater statues, lunch, transport, costs, and practical tips.
“Decent trip. Did not see any turtles which was a shame and could have had a bit more help/advise on snorkeling as not done before. That said great day.”
Cook Indonesian classics on Gili Air, from klepon to chicken curry, in a friendly small-group class with lunch or dinner included.
“My boyfriend and I absolutely loved this class! Our teacher, Oka, spoke great English and was a pleasure to talk with. He gave clear instructions and showed us step by step all the dishes and gave lots of background information. The food we Read more”
BlueWater Express review from Serangan to Gili Trawangan, Gili Air, or Bangsal, with shuttle transfers, onboard restroom, insurance, and practical tips.
“Staff very helpful. The boat left on time and was very fast back to Bali. We were given water and a cold towel at the end of the journey, which was greatly appreciated.”
Review of Lombok to Gili Islands private speedboat transfers, with timing, price, route details, practical tips, and booking advice.
“Great service and smooth trip! I highly recommend the car and boat for convenience, as it might be hard to locate the specific boat otherwise.”
Review of the Gili Islands Utopia catamaran cruise with snorkeling, dinner, GoPro photos, paddle boards, and sunset views.
“They did a great job with everything. Boat was fun, snorkeling spots were full of fish, and food was great.”
Review of the $24 BlueWater Express fast boat from Gili Trawangan to Serangan, Bali, including timing, comfort, value, and practical tips.
“Petrol smell during 3hours inside the boat gave headache. Then check in guy told to someone grab doesn’t operate in the harbour which is fake then guy tried to sell their own transport much more expensive. I booked a grab in advance, once arrived a taxi mafia just iRead more”
Nusa Penida and Gili Trawangan in three days, with beaches, turtles, coral reefs, fast boats, private guides, and two nights included.
“Nusa has breath taking views and beaches, our driver was super helpful and took fantastic pictures.We did tons of snorkelling at Gili island, our guide Andy Was amazing. We got to swim alongside with some turtles. The hotels were loveRead more”
Review of Gili Hai’s 4-hour BBQ cruise from Gili Trawangan, with turtle snorkeling, underwater statues, lunch, gear, and practical booking tips.
“This tour was the highlight of our vacations. The staff is very friendly, the boat is nice and the tour is max for 6/7 people. Our guide helped us take great pics with our GoPro. The places we stopped were excellent. We swam with turtles! It was a great day. The bbq was delicious as well. Highly recommended. Great value for the price.”
Review of the $20 Gili Trawangan snorkeling tour to Gili Meno and Gili Air, with turtles, statues, coral, lunch, tips, and honest drawbacks.
“Excellent experience! A little disorganised at first - we didn’t know who to look for at the meeting point to start with (you need to check in at ‘lucky day’ diving counter). Once we got going the day was brilliant. We saw loads of turtles, colourfuRead more”
Review of BlueWater Express from Padang Bai to Gili Trawangan, Gili Air, and Bangsal, with comfort, safety, price, and practical tips.
“Blue Water Express is undoubtedly the most expensive ferry company, but it doesn't overbook, doesn't destroy luggage, and offers travelers places to wait for departures without having to endure hours of sunbathing. The boat may stop for an engine check, but then it Read more”
Review of Gili Trawangan’s $15.28 group snorkeling tour, with turtles, statues, Gili Meno time, GoPro photos, and practical tips.
“This tour was not the right one for me. It was well organised and guides were nice but it was more like a hunt for the pictures, they disturbed one turtle just to get a picture.”
Explore four Gili Islands snorkeling sites from Gili Air, with turtles, coral, underwater statues, a glass-bottom boat, and GoPro photos.
“Everything perfect! Very kind and good guides, they took many photos and videos of each of us. Seen so many amazing turtles, fish and corals!Auto-translated”
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