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Beautiful sea of Gili Meno, Indonesia.

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Overview

Floating in a turquoise sea and fringed by white sand and coconut palms, the Gilis are a vision of paradise. And they're booming like nowhere else in Indonesia – speedboats zip visitors directly from Bali and hip new hotels are rising like autumnal mushrooms.

Attractions

Must-see attractions

  • Mosque

    Mosque

    Gili Trawangan

    The largest of the three mosques on Gili T had some lavish details that showed the wealth that tourism had brought to the island before it was badly…

  • Lookout

    Lookout

    Gili Trawangan

    See the spectacular sights from the only hill in the Gilis. During the August 2018 Lombok earthquake, more than a thousand tourists and locals slept atop…

  • Lighthouse

    Lighthouse

    Gili Trawangan

    A landmark useful for directions near the cross-island road (Jl Villa Kelapa).

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Planning Tools

Expert guidance to help you plan your trip

Best Things to Do

They may be very peaceful and small in size, but the Gili Islands pack a punch in terms of things to do. Here are the islands' best experiences.

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Best Places to Visit

Whether you're heading over for diving, beach-hopping or taking in a sunset view - here are the top places to go while you're in the Gili Islands.

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Best Time to Visit

From encountering local holidays to avoiding the busiest months, read on for a summary of the best months to visit Gili Islands.

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Things to Know

Everything you need to know including what to pack and things to avoid for a safe trip to the Gili Islands.

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Transportation

While you won't find any cars on the Gili Islands, there are transport options on and between them – here's our guide to getting around.

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Money and Costs

You can get a lot of bang for your buck on these three tiny islands off the west coast of Lombok – if you know where to look.

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