Gili Islands
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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.
01 / Attractions
Must-see attractions
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…
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…
Gili Trawangan
A landmark useful for directions near the cross-island road (Jl Villa Kelapa).
02 / 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.
Read articleBest 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.
Read articleBest 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.
Read articleThings to Know
Everything you need to know including what to pack and things to avoid for a safe trip to the Gili Islands.
Read articleTransportation
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.
Read articleMoney 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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